Ethereum whales now control 43% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply

Legendary trader Peter Brandt says Bitcoin (BTC) may hit $150,000 this year while not ruling out a possible bearish scenario instead. Brandt tells his 773,500 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin may surge nearly 50% from its current value. However, he warns that based on Bayesian analysis, a statistical method that evaluates […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary does not think that the US needs to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC). During his nomination hearing on Thursday, Scott Bessent told the Senate Finance Committee that, unlike other countries, the US will not gain much from rolling out a digital dollar. “On CBDCs, I see […]

Trump’s incoming administration signals potential crypto-friendly changes at the SEC under proposed chair Paul Atkins, with multiple Spot crypto ETF applications awaiting review. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas suggests Litecoin’s ETF application will receive first approval in 2025, citing completed SEC requirements and its commodity-like characteristics. Despite Litecoin founder Charlie Lee’s concerns about institutional demand, supporters argue […]

The potential US Treasury Secretary under Donald Trump, Scott Bessent, has claimed there is ‘no reason’ for a USD central backed digital currency. Bessent argued the US economy was strong and diverse enough to not require a CBDC. Speaking at a Senate Finance Committee meeting, Bessent turned his attention to tax cuts – largely focussing […]

Follow Frank on X. I was recently a guest on the Mr. M podcast, where the host, Maurizio (Mr. M), and I discussed many of the realities of investing in bitcoin that often aren’t discussed with enough nuance. For context, Maurizio invited me onto the show because he wanted to discuss a Take I wrote […]

XRP currently trades at $3.25, with a commanding market capitalization of $186 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $18.96 billion. The intraday price range, spanning $3.19 to $3.40, showcases notable market activity within this bandwidth. XRP On the hourly chart, XRP reveals a transient consolidation phase, with prices fluctuating near the $3.20 level. Subdued […]

Germany granted one of its first MiCA license to Boerse Stuttgart Digital. The approval now positions the stock exchange’s digital unit as an important player in the European Union’s evolving crypto ecosystem. The license, issued by Germany’s financial regulator BaFin, enables Boerse Stuttgart Digital to expand its offerings across all 27 EU member states, Coindesk […]

The president-elect plans an executive order that could signal a new era of power for crypto, Bloomberg reports.

The XRP price has rallied to its all-time high (ATH) of $3.4, sparking bullish sentiment in the XRP community. This price surge is due to bullish fundamentals, including Donald Trump’s receptiveness to a crypto reserve that would include the coin.  Factors Behind The XRP Rally To Its ATH CoinMarketCap data shows that the XRP price […]

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the crypto industry enjoys unprecedented support in Washington — but could partisan bickering spoil its chances?

TL;DR SoSoValue will distribute 49 million SOSO tokens, representing 4.9% of its total supply, in its first airdrop season. The event will consist of three parts: Bybit’s Launchpool, a Proof of Work (PoW) program, and Proof of Stake (PoS) rewards.  The token launch will take place on Ethereum, with Bybit as the first exchange to […]

How long may growth of SHIB last?

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a bounce in the market. In a new video, Svenson tells his 82,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is primed to break out above a descending trendline after weeks of sideways price action. “I think we’re going to be getting something similar coming […]

Investors’ increased interest in token creation demonstrates their readiness to back what many consider to be the best new cryptocurrency. Toncoin, Solana, and 1Fuel are the most prominent options for 2025. Despite the fact that Solana and Toincoin have advanced their ecosystem in no small way, 1Fuel easily stands out as the best investment choice […]

XRP’s price action in 2025 is similar to the one that preceded a 2,500% price boom in early 2017 after the altcoin snapped its 8-year downtrend.

Sony has launched the mainnet of its Soneium blockchain network following several months in which the network ran only as a testnet. The launch was somewhat overshadowed by reports that Sony is already censoring content on the network, with several meme tokens reportedly blocked from trading over IP concerns. Vitalik Buterin has shared his thoughts, […]

TRM Labs highlighted that Tron experienced the largest decline in volumes linked to illicit activity during 2024, with a reduction of $6 billion, almost halving the numbers registered in 2023. It stated that this is in part thanks to the actions of the T3 Financial Crime Unit established in August. TRM Labs Report Shows Tron […]

The cryptocurrency market maker Wintermute revealed interesting growth numbers in over-the-counter (OTC) trading volumes during 2024, signaling an important shift in institutional cryptocurrency adoption that’s expected to accelerate through 2025. Wintermute OTC Volume Surges 313% as Institutional Demand Soars The firm’s latest analysis shows its OTC trading volumes surged 313% year-over-year, significantly outpacing the broader […]

US President-elect Donald Trump is planning to release an executive order elevating crypto as a policy priority and giving industry insiders a …

De bekende Solana meme coin, dogwifhat (WIF), is vandaag met zo’n 8% gestegen naar $1,85. Momenteel ligt hij onder een sterke resistance, maar als hij hier bovenuit weet te breken, kan de meme coin met nog eens 50% stijgen. Is WIF klaar voor een comeback of zal hij zijn downtrend voortzetten? De huidige crypto hype […]

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is predicting a triple-digit rally for XRP as he offers his insight on two other altcoins. Martinez tells his 113,700 followers on the social media platform X that XRP could skyrocket by 200% from the current level. Citing on-chain data, the trader says that the third-largest crypto asset by […]

Thankfully, large support zone is just below current price level

Victoria, Seychelles, January 16th, 2025, Chainwire Recently, despite the pressure due to the appeal of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, XRP has shown strength, with market sentiment reaching new highs. Multiple positive factors have driven XRP’s price to soar, and analysts are optimistic about its prospects, predicting a potential breakthrough of the $5 milestone. […]

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, January 17th, 2025, Chainwire Reppo Labs, a Crypto x AI company spun out of Protocol Labs Venture Studio in March 2024, has successfully raised $2.2 million in funding to develop critical infrastructure that enables permissionless collaboration on niche datasets between data owners/warehouses and AI developers and agents. Using Reppo as a […]

Trump’s term may witness the adoption of a US Bitcoin reserve. Is this the only way forward or a rather large nail in the dollar’s coffin?

This week saw Algo through a slight shift in the trend after a month correction. It looks strong on the day and seems set for a fresh rally. After rallying by over 6x in a month, Algo tried to end last year on a strong note but the bears stole the show following a major […]

An Ethereum (ETH)-competitor is printing gains after receiving support from the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume. In a new announcement, Binance says it will be adding support for Sonic (S), formerly known as Fantom (FTM), to many of its programs. “Binance is excited to announce that Sonic will be added to Binance Simple Earn, […]

Donald Trump is planning to release an executive order elevating crypto as a “national imperative or priority,” reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the plans on Jan. 17. The order, which may come shortly after his Jan. 20 inauguration or even on day one, is intended to guide government agencies to work with the crypto […]

Tom Emmer’s new appointment in Congress signals a push to foster an environment where digital asset innovation flourishes under pro-technology, American-led values. The Future of Digital Assets: A Powerful New Direction From Congress Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. The […]

Digital asset infrastructure provider BitGo has elevated Brett Reeves to Head of European Sales while maintaining his existing role as Head of Go Network. His over two decades of experience at leading investment banks in London’s City is expected to support the company’s expansion across the European continent. BitGo Expands European Leadership, Names Brett Reeves […]

Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence U.S. policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments …