TL;DR Tether has responded to JPMorgan analysts, who suggested the company might have to sell Bitcoin to comply with new US stablecoin regulations. JPMorgan analysts based their comments on the GENIUS Act and STABLE Act bills, which propose strict reserve requirements for stablecoin issuers. Tether defended its position, highlighting its financial strength and willingness to […]

Taurus has launched Taurus-Capital, an enterprise-grade custody and tokenisation platform on Solana. The integration with Solana was driven by rising demand for the tokenisation of RWAs.  Taurus previously raised US$65 million in a Series B round led by Credit Suisse, with Deutsche Bank and others participating. Taurus, a Deutsche Bank-backed digital asset infrastructure, has launched […]

The U.S. may lift sanctions on Russia if Ukraine negotiations progress, an expert says, as the Trump administration commits to immediate diplomatic talks amid shifting global economic alliances. Potential US Sanctions Relief on Russia Amid Ukraine Negotiations The United States may ease sanctions on Russia if diplomatic efforts over Ukraine make substantial progress, according to […]

Some assets on market see substantial recovery potential

Bitcoin has faced persistent challenges in recent weeks, struggling to maintain a stable upward momentum. After recently slipping below $100,000, the cryptocurrency now hovers around the $95,000 mark, causing uncertainty among investors. Despite these setbacks, some analysts see signs that the market’s bull cycle may still have room to run. CryptoQuant contributor MAC_D recently examined […]

Gamestop is exploring whether to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet, according to a new report. The video game retailer, which became a viral sensation among retail traders in 2021, is considering whether to buy BTC and other unnamed altcoins, reports CNBC. Gamestop (GME) shares are up about 5.5% in the last week – rising […]

The widely followed trader and analyst Michaël van de Poppe is highlighting one crypto project in the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem whose token he believes could go up by triple-digit percentage points. Van de Poppe tells his 773,600 followers on the social media platform X that blockchain oracle Chainlink (LINK) appears bullish against Bitcoin (BTC) and […]

Excitement is building around the RCO Finance token presale, and early investors are seizing the chance to participate before the token’s expected surge. Projections anticipate a potential rally of up to 18,000%, and many investors are eager to participate in the biggest token presale in 2025. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to join RCO […]

Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin investment firm, is set to be included in the MSCI Japan Index on February 28, a move expected to drive significant investment inflows. This development comes as the company’s stock continues to flourish in the Asian market, making it the fastest-growing equity in the country. Implications of the Milestone Simon Gerovich, […]

Coinbase is in discussions with Indian regulators as it considers reentering the market after halting operations in 2023. The US-based cryptocurrency exchange has engaged with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to explore regulatory compliance, according to Cointelegraph. Coinbase Legal Officer Joins USIBC Board The development follows Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, joining the US-India […]

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Ethereum devs have agreed to deploy future hard forks in quicker succession as part of a broader move to accelerate Ethereum’s roadmap.

Robinhood’s crypto trading division reportedly saw an eight-fold leap in revenue generated from digital asset transactions in the final quarter of last year. According to a new Robinhood investment report, the trading app giant saw a 200% year-over-year increase in transaction-based revenues, largely due to crypto. “Total net revenues increased 115% year-over-year to $1.01 billion. […]

Recently unsealed court records indicate that a family was kidnapped by a group of six individuals in Chicago last November. Kidnappers asked for a $15 million ransom in cryptocurrency before releasing the family near a dry cleaning business. Kidnappers Demand $15 Million Crypto Ransom for Release of Family in Chicago As crypto gains relevance, more […]

JPMorgan has some Bitcoin exposure due to acting as an authorized participant for several Bitcoin ETFs

Avalanche (AVAX) has faced relentless selling pressure since mid-December, with its price plummeting over 60% and erasing all the gains from its impressive November 2024 rally. This sharp decline has left investors on edge, fueling fear and uncertainty as Avalanche mirrors the bearish trends seen across the broader crypto market. Doubts about AVAX’s potential to […]

Today, Figment, the leading independent staking infrastructure provider with over $15B in staked assets, announced it is joining the Blockchain Association, the leading trade association for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. Joining forces with the country’s preeminent exchanges, venture capital firms, infrastructure, and service providers emphasizes Figment’s continued leadership role in shaping regulation that […]

The BNB Chain has announced major enhancements in its 2025 roadmap, including sub-second block times, gasless transactions, AI-driven smart wallets, and a goal of processing 100M transactions per day. Following the announcement, Binance Coin (BNB) surged 8.1%, surpassing Solana (SOL) in market capitalisation to become the fifth-largest cryptocurrency. BNB Chain has announced a major upgrade […]

The crypto bull market of late 2024 propelled Coinbase to a strong fourth quarter, with revenue reaching $2.27 billion. The company also experienced a solid growth in transaction volumes, boosted in part by renewed optimism in the regulatory landscape following Donald Trump’s election victory. According to the company’s report, Coinbase’s Q4 revenue climbed 88% quarter-over-quarter, […]

As several altcoins posted major gains amid this week recovery, TON remained calm and continued to consolidate on the daily scale. It is weak and appears to be gathering momentum for the next major move. During the last leg down, TON recorded a huge loss but managed to stay above the $2.9 level. This was […]

Robinhood Markets saw its revenue more than double in the fourth quarter of 2024. This was fueled by a surge in cryptocurrency trading owing to the favorable US presidential election. The company reported $1.01 billion in revenue, which surpassed analysts’ projections of $940.8 million. Robinhood Doubles Revenue in Q4 2024 Crypto trading played a significant […]

We’re thrilled to announce supports for new USDC margin pairs for Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), Chainlink (LINK) and Polkadot (DOT) —Taking our total to over 200 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro! Margin trading is now available for the below pairs:  Pair base Pair name Available Leverage […]

State police said they have recovered $180000 worth of cryptocurrency that a Willimantic resident had lost to an international investment fraud …

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, revealed his dog’s name in an X post, sparking a wave of memecoins named after the canine.

A new crypto project, BTC Bull Token (BTCBULL), believes Bitcoin is positioned to grow well beyond $100,000 and is preparing to reward those holding its token with BTC airdrops as the leading cryptocurrency grows.  With the broader market cap fluctuating between $3.1 and $3.2 trillion over the past week, Bitcoin (BTC) hasn’t exceeded the $100,000 […]

A stablecoin firm backed by veteran investor Peter Thiel is raking in tens of millions of dollars worth of funds during a recent fundraising event. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Plasma – a company designing a Bitcoin (BTC)-based blockchain specifically tailored for stablecoins – says it has raised $24 million […]

A decentralized money-lending protocol built on the Ethereum (ETH) scaling solution Starknet is taking action to recover the funds stolen from its platform. In a post on the social media platform X, zkLend issued a bounty offer to the hacker who siphoned more than $9 million worth of assets in a security breach this week. […]

As large companies increase their engagement in the cryptocurrency sector, the Cardano ecology is changing dramatically. According to recent data, wallets holding over a million ADA have been rapidly growing since November 2023, amassing an additional 1.41 billion ADA tokens. This significant accumulation, which accounts for 2.35% of Cardano’s total supply, conveys a clear statement […]

A state-aligned cyber collective from North Korea has compromised Github repositories and NPM modules with stealthy malicious code to pilfer digital currencies, per a Securityscorecard STRIKE Team analysis. Security Researchers Warn of Rising Open-Source Malware Attacks Linked to Lazarus Group As detailed by a Computing.co.uk report, the Lazarus Group injected harmful Javascript into Github projects […]

The SEC’s cryptocurrency enforcement efforts appear to be over, according to former official John Reed Stark

Two Estonian nationals pleaded guilty to running a large-scale cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. The scheme defrauded hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, including in the United States. The defendants agreed to forfeit more than $400 million in assets obtained through the fraud, the DOJ reported. HashFlare Founders Admit to Crypto Fraud Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, […]

The US department said it had intervened after identifying victims of romance and “pig butchering” scams involving crypto.