Nearly two years after securing a Digital Asset Service Providers (DASP) license in El Salvador, Bitfinex has moved its derivatives business to the crypto-friendly Central American country, the crypto derivatives giant announced today (Wednesday). Previously, it offered crypto derivatives from its base in the Seychelles. From the Seychelles to El Salvador “Going forward, the Derivatives […]

Cryptocurrency is a digital payment system that operates without the need for banks to verify transactions. It uses a peer-to-peer network, allowing …

TL;DR Ripple collaborates with Chainlink to integrate price feeds into its RLUSD stablecoin, improving its adoption in the DeFi market. RLUSD operates on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum, maintaining a 1:1 parity with the dollar and complying with business regulatory standards. Chainlink provides high-quality price data and resistance to manipulation. Ripple has announced a collaboration […]

After weeks of fluctuating performance, Bitcoin is once again in the spotlight as on-chain data highlights critical trends emerging from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The latest insight reveals that there has been an interesting move in Binance’s Netflow Simple Moving Average (SMA14), a key indicator often associated with shifts in Bitcoin’s short-term price […]

Blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain says one savvy crypto trader is looking at $17.64 million in profits from four artificial intelligence (AI) related digital assets. According to Lookonchain, one anonymous trader raked in multi-million dollar profits on each of the following digital assets that are on the Solana (SOL) network: Goatseus Maximus (GOAT), ai16z (AI16z), Fartcoin […]

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Arthur Hayes returns with an essay packed with bold opinions, humor, and keen observations. Earlier, Hayes suggested the Trump administration’s Web3 policies might disappoint the crypto crowd. In his latest post, “Sasa”, Hayes anticipates a market surge in early 2025 fueled by increased US dollar liquidity. He points to the Reserve Repo Facility and Treasury […]

The U.S. could accumulate up to 400,000 bitcoins in 2025, a move Devere Group predicts could trigger a massive bull run and reshape global markets. Bitcoin Bull Run of Epic Size Incoming? How US Accumulation Could Spark It Nigel Green, CEO of Devere Group, an independent financial advisory firm, is forecasting that the U.S. could […]

Arthur Hayes has predicted when the cryptocurrency market will peak

Follow Frank on X. Last month at the New York Times DealBook Summit, political analyst and media personality Van Jones admitted that the Democrats made a fatal mistake in not only largely disregarding the crypto voter but in acting against them during the last election cycle and more broadly during President Biden’s time in office. […]

A Texas federal court judge ordered Frank Richard Ahlgren III and any associates to hand over any crypto public and private keys, accounts and access codes.

Cryptocurrencies have gone from being a niche experiment to a global phenomenon. They’re not just about digital money anymore; they’re transforming industries like finance, gaming, and even real estate. With blockchain technology evolving at a breakneck pace, the question isn’t whether you should invest in crypto but which ones deserve your attention. This year, one […]

Here are the top 3 cryptocurrency coin recommendations that may flourish and thrive once the Musk-Trump duo assumes new administrative roles.

A closely followed analyst believes the meme token Floki (FLOKI) is gearing up for rallies en route to fresh all-time highs (ATHs). Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 306,200 followers on the social media platform X that FLOKI appears to have completed an ABC correction on the daily chart. Bluntz uses the Elliott Wave theory, which […]

TL;DR Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, predicts that Bitcoin’s current bull cycle could be the longest in its history, driven by new liquidity sources.  Influencer Lark Davis and other analysts share an optimistic view but also warn of the risks of falling into the supercycle trap. DaanCrypto highlights that Bitcoin’s price discovery process has […]

Singapore, Singapore, January 8th, 2025, Chainwire Cactus Custody, a leader in the Web3 sector, has released its 2024 annual performance. The company achieved significant growth and innovation by focusing intensely on security and compliance. Performance Highlights 177 New Institutional Clients: Expanded customer base $4 Billion AUC: Increased assets under custody 56 Blockchains Supported: Broader digital […]

Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $100,000 zone. BTC is correcting gains and might struggle to stay above the $96,000 support zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline from the $102,500 resistance zone. The price is trading below $100,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend […]

Vitalik Buterin sold over US$1M worth of at least 28 meme coins, donating the proceeds to his charity, Kanro, which focuses on pandemic prevention. Several tokens saw significant price drops, such as a 50% decline in DINU. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold a hefty amount of at least 28 different meme coins on Monday, generating […]

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reports a surge in US-based operations, with 75% of new roles now US-based and accelerated deal-making following Trump’s re-election. The anticipated appointment of pro-crypto figures like Paul Atkins to key positions signals a potential shift in regulatory approach, particularly regarding the SEC’s stance on XRP. XRP’s value has responded strongly to […]

The departing CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam is sounding the alarm on the lack of comprehensive regulation of cryptocurrencies in the U.S. Regulatory Gap The outgoing chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, has lamented what he termed the insufficient regulation of cryptocurrencies in the United States. Behnam argued that the U.S. needs […]

Will Bitcoin be able to replace traditional banks?

Follow Nikolaus On 𝕏 Here For Daily Posts This week, I stumbled across one of the coolest posts I’ve seen in a while – Jason Marquez, who says he is “just a Truck Driver that loves listening to Michael Saylor on YouTube,” revealed he has profited massively from listening to the advice of the MicroStrategy […]

Judge Katherine Failla granted Coinbase’s request for an interlocutory appeal, citing different courts’ interpretations of what constituted a security under the SEC’s purview.

Backpack Exchange, a crypto trading platform founded by former FTX and Alameda Research employees, is acquiring FTX EU for $32 million. According to a new announcement from the European-based crypto exchange and wallet Backpack, the exchange has bought out the European arm of FTX. “Backpack has acquired FTX EU and its MiFID (Markets in Financial […]

With 2025 expected to be a major bull market, many investors are weighing investment options. As the industry grows with more opportunities, investors and traders investigate the top cryptocurrencies to buy in 2025. Despite the prospects of Kaspa (KAS) and TRON (TRX), investors are excited about 1FUEL’s presale as it continues to gain traction. A […]

Bitcoin’s recent surge past the $100,000 mark is no small feat, considering 18 months ago many pundits thought the industry was dying or would fade into obscurity. Despite Bitcoin hitting $108,000 in December before falling to under $95,000, one need only look at its price on January 1, 2024 ($42,500) to see just how far […]

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a sharp decline, with over $205 million liquidated in the past hour.

In a new essay published on Monday, Arthur Hayes—renowned digital asset investor and former CEO of BitMEX—contends that the crypto market is poised to rally strongly in the first quarter of 2025 before topping out sometime in “mid to late March.” Hayes’s latest essay, titled “Sasa,” delves deep into several macroeconomic variables, including US Federal […]

TL;DR Bitcoin’s price dropped by nearly $5,000 in minutes, losing its $100,000 level, and is currently trading just above $98,000, with a loss of around 4.3%. The drop affected many altcoins, with Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Chainlink experiencing significant losses, some up to 10%. Over 130,000 leveraged positions were liquidated, totaling $390 million in liquidations, […]

Key Points of the News: Illuvium has formed a partnership with Virtuals Protocol to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its Web3 games. The collaboration will enable the creation of autonomous NPCs powered by the G.A.M.E Framework, improving interactivity and personalization of the gaming experience. This innovation will be implemented in other Illuvium games, taking AI […]

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says there will come a time this year when he will start moving capital out of the risk curve into select altcoins. In a new essay, Hayes says that the digital asset industry may experience a “letdown” by incoming President Trump if he ultimately isn’t as pro-crypto as he campaigned, sending […]

Garanti BBVA Kripto, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Garanti BBVA, has announced a partnership with Luxembourg-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp to provide crypto trading services to its customers. Turkish Bank Subsidiary Collaborates With Bitstamp This collaboration represents the first liquidity provider partnership for Garanti BBVA Kripto since its establishment in May 2023. The agreement designates Bitstamp as […]