The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its new Deputy Chief Executive, a role created to reflect the organization’s expanding responsibilities, including the integration of the Payment Systems Regulator and the regulation of stablecoin and crypto firms. Since joining the FCA in June 2021, Pritchard has led the supervision, policy, and […]
Bitcoin Magazine Economic Bitcoin Nodes: Why You Need To Use Your Node For It To Matter What is an economic node? To understand that, you need to first conceptually understand how a user interacts with the Bitcoin network in the first place. Bitcoin is a database, and a network to facilitate the updating and synchronization […]
Key Takeaways: U.S. Congressman William Timmons is demanding the SEC release internal documents revealing its shifting stance on Ethereum’s legal status. The letter cites confusion caused by the SEC’s inconsistent classification of ETH, especially between 2018 and 2024. Critical unreleased records include memos and emails tied to the “ETH 2.0” investigation, now at the center […]
An analyst known for making timely Bitcoin calls believes that BTC is poised to witness steep rallies in the coming months. In a new video, trader Kevin Svenson tells his 83,200 YouTube followers that Bitcoin appears to be in the final stages of a parabolic trend that began in 2023. According to Svenson, Bitcoin could […]
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF has become the fastest-growing ETF ever, surpassing US$70 billion in assets under management since launching in early 2024. IBIT captured over half of the recent US$817.4 million net inflows across all US Bitcoin ETFs in just two trading days. The fund’s dominance stems from BlackRock’s unmatched distribution network, institutional acceptance, and reputation […]
Guggenheim launches tokenised commercial paper on XRPL via Zeconomy. DCP backed by US Treasuries and rated Prime-1 by Moody’s. XRPL offers low-cost, real-time settlement and 24/7 access for institutions. Guggenheim Treasury Services has expanded its digital fixed-income offerings with the launch of its Digital Commercial Paper (DCP) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This is the […]
Bitcoin (BTC) is showing incredible staying power above $100,000
Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish, backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, according to a report by the Financial Times. The filing came after the IPO success of eToro and Circle. Another Crypto IPO Around the Corner The report cited “two people familiar with the situation” […]
A unit of blockchain software company Block.one, Bullish had attempted to go public through a special purpose acquisition company deal in 2021 but …
Bitcoin’s (BTC) rise above $109,000 provided momentum to the stagnant cryptocurrency market. This upward movement was a welcome respite following last week’s Trump-Musk public spat that briefly dragged the top crypto asset close to $100,000. A market expert believes that the current rally “may have more room to run.” Bullish Trend Remains Intact Bitcoin has […]
The AI agent sector regained strength this week as the markets gained momentum and investor sentiment became bullish. In just the past 72 hours, the total market capitalization of AI agents rose 2.09% and hit $9.64 billion, according to the latest update from @virtuals_io. This rebound signals a potential turnaround for the sector, which had […]
Bitcoin has returned to an upward trajectory, with the asset posting a 1.7% gain in the last 24 hours to reach $109,505. This marks a 4% increase in the past week, placing the cryptocurrency less than 2% below its all-time high of $111,000 set last month. The move follows a period of subdued market activity, […]
ETF analysts say the Securities and Exchange Commission could approve Solana, Ether staking and crypto index ETFs as soon as next month.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund has passed the $70 billion mark faster than any other ETF in history by a long shot, according to analysts. Bloomberg ETF specialist Eric Balchunas says in a post on the social media platform X that IBIT has surpassed the $70 billion mark five times faster than the gold-based […]
What happens when one altcoin builds cross-chain bridges while others chase short-term price spikes? Solana is drawing renewed attention after bouncing back from $150 and touching intraday highs of $161.8, supported by an impressive 97% volume surge. At the same time, Kaspa is holding the crypto crowd in suspense with over 70% of its supply […]
Binance’s FIU was crucial in a global operation led by U.S. and Taiwanese authorities, dismantling the $100M Incognito Market darknet drug platform. Binance’s Intelligence Unit Key to International Darknet Drug Bust Binance’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) played a crucial role in “Operation RapTor,” a global law enforcement initiative led by U.S. and Taiwanese authorities, which […]
Bitcoin Magazine Bitwise Debuts First Ever GameStop Covered Call ETF Today, Bitwise Asset Management announced the launch of the Bitwise GME Option Income Strategy ETF (IGME), the first-ever covered call ETF centered around GameStop (GME). The fund arrives at a moment where GameStop recently made headlines for its $500 million Bitcoin treasury strategy. GameStop is […]
Key Takeaways: Binance Wallet launches its 22nd Token Generation Event (TGE) featuring Meet48 (IDOL) via PancakeSwap. Users must redeem Binance Alpha Points to participate during a 2-hour subscription window on June 11. A separate 192 million IDOL token reward pool will fuel upcoming campaigns following the launch. A major TGE is coming to Binance Wallet […]
Jim Chanos has lambasted Bitcoin advocate Saylor for promoting financial gibberish
Consumer advocates applauded a move by the Colorado state legislature to place guardrails on so-called cryptocurrency ATMs.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins condemned the Gensler-era crackdown on crypto as overreaching and harmful to innovation, especially around staking and self-custody. He argued that staking regulation needs explicit congressional approval and defended self-custody as a core American right that should not be obstructed by the SEC. Atkins also proposed a new pro-innovation framework to protect […]
Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE), the digital asset arm of French banking giant Societe Generale, is set to launch a new USD-pegged stablecoin – USD CoinVertible (USDCV) – on both the Ethereum and Solana blockchains. The stablecoin is expected to begin trading in early July. SG-FORGE’s USD CoinVertible The development marks the firm’s latest push to merge […]
The chief US equity strategist at one of the largest financial institutions in the world says the stock market is set to rally further. In a new interview with CNBC, Goldman Sachs executive David Kostin says “hard data” may soon override some of the “soft data” that has caused uncertainty in markets. “Well, the equity […]
A widely followed crypto strategist thinks that a correction in one safe-haven asset will likely trigger risk-on behavior that could benefit altcoins. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe tells his 791,800 followers on the social media platform X that he’s keeping a close watch on gold’s price action, noting that the precious metal’s chart is the […]
According to crypto entrepreneur Edoardo Farina, most individual XRP holders could find themselves shut out as inflation and tight budgets squeeze their options. He argues that owning more than 10,000 XRP – which costs about $23,100 at a price of $2.31 per token – has become a barrier for anyone living paycheck to paycheck. Rich […]
Bitcoin Core dev Gloria Zhao says the data limit for OP_RETURN will be raised in October, infuriating several Bitcoin users who prefer images, text and audio to stay off the blockchain.
The meme coin and micro-cap token mania keeps rolling through Solana-based venues like Pump Fun and PumpSwap. But there’s a slight problem: most of the trading volume is coming from bots. To be a little more precise, 93 of the top 100 wallets by trading volume on Pump Fun are trading for bots. The actual […]
Bitwise’s CEO makes a bold prediction: bitcoin holders will stop selling once the crypto hits the $130K-$150K range, potentially sparking unprecedented price surges. Bitwise’s CEO Declares: No One is Going to Sell Their Bitcoin Above This Price Level Bitwise Asset Management CEO Hunter Horsley shared his expectation on social media platform X on June 10 […]
Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor: The Bear Market Is Not Coming Back And Bitcoin Is Going To $1 Million Today, the Executive Chairman and CEO of Strategy Michael Saylor commented on the company’s aggressive Bitcoin-based strategy in a recent interview at Bloomberg, emphasizing that Bitcoin is not going to zero, it is going to $1 million. […]
Key Takeaways: $530 million in crypto allegedly laundered through U.S. banks by Russian national using Tether (USDT). Defendant used U.S.-based crypto companies to bypass sanctions and fund Russian entities, including nuclear suppliers. 22 federal charges filed, including bank fraud, sanctions evasion, and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. A Russian-born entrepreneur has been arrested in New […]
This week in crypto, three names are standing out for very different reasons: Unstaked (UNSD), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Pi Network (PI). Pi is showing signs of deeper losses amid growing concerns, DOGE is flashing a potential reversal, and Unstaked has secured over $9.4 million in its presale, gaining strong investor interest in the next phase […]
Shiba Inu tokens leaving exchanges coincides with a 76% rise in trading volume