Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, have revolutionized the global financial system, introducing decentralized technologies that …

A popular crypto trader thinks current market dynamics suggest Bitcoin (BTC) is still primed to surge toward higher prices. The pseudonymous analyst known as Credible Crypto tells his 460,300 followers on the social media platform X that the ongoing altcoin capitulation is not characteristic of a market top. “Market tops tend to occur in an […]

A Chinese court found BKEX’s crypto contract trading functioned as illegal gambling, sentencing employees to prison for facilitating unauthorized betting.

Ethereum’s market dynamics are changing as the supply on exchanges reaches unprecedented lows. This, in combination with healthy on-chain metrics, seems to be setting Ethereum up for a potential long-term price appreciation. Historically, the supply of ETH on spot exchanges peaked during the 2018 bull run and again reached new highs during the DeFi boom […]

Bitso, the Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a stablecoin startup accelerator program. ‘The Push’ will support five stablecoin projects based in or planning to establish themselves in Latam, providing each with $250K to capitalize on the growing popularity of stablecoins in the region. Bitso to Support Stablecoin Innovation in Latam With ‘The Push’ With the […]

Cryptocurrencies have typically observed a four-year cycle, characterised by notable periods of recession and growth. The demise of TerraUSD and FTX marked the end of the previous bull market, while Grayscale’s success over the SEC laid the groundwork for the next upward trend. Matt Hougan, Bitwise CIO, suggests that Trump’s presidency could disrupt this established […]

Arthur Hayes, former CEO of crypto exchange BitMEX, said he expects a mini financial crisis to trigger a 30% correction in the price of Bitcoin before the price recovers to US$250,000 later this year. Hayes said the crisis will be triggered by a collapse in the US 10-year treasury market, before the Fed steps in […]

“I do think it would be helpful if there were a greater regulatory apparatus around crypto,” the US central bank chair said at the Federal Open Market Committee press conference on Jan. 29. He added that it is something Congress and the Fed have been “working on quite a lot.” “We’ve actually spent a lot of […]

Bitcoin is now trading above the $105,000 level

CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, has announced plans to introduce options on its Bitcoin Friday futures starting February 24, pending regulatory approval. These new contracts will be the first cryptocurrency options from CME Group to be financially settled, with expirations available each business day, Monday through Friday. Financially-settled options, also known as cash-settled […]

In a new investor note published on January 29, 2025, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, questioned whether the historical four-year market cycle of Bitcoin could finally be coming to an end. His reasoning is rooted in seismic shifts in US policy toward crypto, highlighted by a recent executive order from President Trump aimed […]

Top US-based crypto exchange platform Coinbase has appointed President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager to its global advisory council. In a new company blog post, Coinbase says it’s adding four new political and economic leaders to its global advisory council, one of them being Chris LaCivita, a campaign strategist for Trump during his successful 2024 […]

The head of the Czech National Bank is reportedly proposing to invest 5% of the country’s reserves in Bitcoin (BTC). In a new interview with The Financial Times, Aleš Michl says he plans to propose a Bitcoin reserve strategy at the bank’s seven-member board meeting on Thursday, which could make it the first Western central bank […]

With the evolution of blockchain technology and digital assets, cryptocurrencies are challenging the traditional financial system. But why is …

TL;DR Trump Media launches the fintech platform Truth.Fi, focused on cryptocurrencies and customized ETFs, to expand its presence in the financial sector.  The company will invest up to $250 million with Charles Schwab to manage personalized accounts and funds, diversifying its assets. Truth.Fi aims to expand the Truth Social movement, promoting the creation of “American […]

TL;DR Brad Garlinghouse discussed with Trump the possible inclusion of Ripple (XRP) in the U.S. strategic reserve. Despite the announcement, XRP dropped 3.4% in the last 24 hours, with a 40% decline in trading volume. The market has yet to react to these discussions, waiting for concrete actions instead of statements. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of […]

The legislation reportedly rolls back a previous mandate that businesses accept Bitcoin for payments.

President Donald Trump’s media and technology group (TMTG) is announcing a partnership with financial services giant Charles Schwab to further venture into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). In a new press release, TMTG – the firm behind social media platform Truth Social and the video streaming service Truth+ – says it’s collaborating with Charles […]

The Ethereum price has been declining on the charts and remains stuck in the $3,400 range, pushing whales to move towards alternatives with more significant potential. The Ethereum price has shown price instability and low returns, leaving investors questioning its potential. Meanwhile, WallitIQ (WLTQ) is breaking through with unstoppable momentum as investors and whales rush […]

According to Forbes’ research of retail crypto traders, asset safety remained the most critical feature that exchange users want. Crypto Users Have Crossed the 500 Million Mark Globally Forbes has released its third annual “Best Crypto Exchange” ranking, evaluating over 200 firms based on security, trading volume, fees, and regulatory compliance. Topping the list is […]

Ripple CTO David Schwartz breaks down quantum threat to XRP and Bitcoin

Follow Aaron on Nostr or X. The news got buried in part due to Trump’s inauguration and subsequent rumblings of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), but developer b10c recently published research showing that F2Pool — a mining pool representing ~11% of hash power on the Bitcoin network — is censoring OFAC-sanctioned transactions… again. In case you […]

XRP price started a strong increase above the $2.950 zone. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $3.15 zone. XRP price started a downside correction from the $3.220 zone. The price is now trading above $3.020 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish flag pattern […]

TL;DR Several online retailers and Travala have supposedly started accepting Trump’s meme coin, expanding its use beyond speculation. TRUMP surged past $70 but has since dropped 64% to around $26, with critics like Balaji Srinivasan and Mark Cuban questioning its legitimacy. TRUMP Receives Further Support Donald Trump made huge waves in the crypto world by […]

A wave of unauthorized cryptocurrency tokens exploiting the name of Chinese AI sensation DeepSeek has emerged on multiple blockchain networks, with one fraudulent token briefly reaching a market capitalization of $48 million despite explicit warnings from the company. This is happening as DeepSeek has triggered significant panic on Wall Street, dragging cryptocurrencies down as well. […]

Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is among a group of new consultants from politics and finance joining a leading cryptocurrency advocate …

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said crypto wouldn’t “fully overcome” a four-year cycle but said market pullbacks would be “shorter and shallower” than before.

The newly rebranded layer-1 blockchain Sonic (S) is being called the “golden standard” of layer-2s (L2s) by Andre Cronje, the project’s co-founder. Cronje claims on the social media platform X that Sonic, formerly known as Fantom, is the “only actual decentralized stage 3 L2.” “No fee extraction, all submits 100% to ETH, no ‘centralized value […]

TL;DR Cardano activates the Plomin hard fork, granting ADA holders voting power on important decisions within the network. The update met the requirements for stake pool participation and the Interim Constitutional Committee. ADA fell by more than 3.4% in the last 24 hours, as the market continues to evaluate the impact of the update. Cardano […]

TL;DR Phantom Wallet has integrated support for the Sui blockchain, allowing its 15 million users to manage SUI directly from the app. The update facilitates the sending and receiving of SUI, swapping native tokens, and accessing decentralized applications (dApps) such as Suilend and Navi. The integration of Sui with Phantom responds to the growth of […]

According to crypto analyst Titan of Crypto, Ethereum (ETH) could be on the verge of a “major move upward” this year as it continues to form higher lows on the weekly chart. However, breaking through the persistent $4,000 resistance level remains a key hurdle for the cryptocurrency, before it goes on to create new highs. […]

Ripple’s XRP is at a pivotal moment, with recent SEC actions and a pro-crypto administration shaping a more supportive regulatory environment. Meanwhile, PlutoChain is drawing whale interest with its innovative use of AI and smart contracts to enhance Bitcoin. With millions of tokens already sold in its presale, the project is rapidly gaining traction. As […]