Intesa Sanpaolo’s CEO shifted from calling digital assets a bubble in 2017 to purchasing 11 Bitcoin in 2025, though emphasising it’s primarily to serve sophisticated clients’ needs. Malaysia’s Prime Minister signals a significant policy shift toward crypto adoption, driven by digital transformation demands and the need to keep pace with technological changes. Thailand demonstrates openness […]

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong unveiled a streamlined licensing approach for virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), marking another significant shift in the region’s cryptocurrency regulatory landscape in recent months. Hong Kong Streamlines Crypto Trading Platform Licensing Process The new framework eliminates the previous two-phase assessment system in favor of a single, […]

(WSPA) – Financial experts in the Upstate are putting people on high alert about cryptocurrency scams. This comes after the FBI reported $5.6 billion …

Nubank, the largest Latam neobank, has announced the expansion of its USDC rewards program to all customers. This expansion follows a phased rollout announced in May, which opened access to dollar-based stablecoins in Brazil. Nubank Opens Access to USDC Rewards Program Nubank, one of the biggest companies in Latin America and the largest neobank in […]

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We’re thrilled to announce that DRV is now available for funding and trading on Kraken! Funding and trading DRV funding and trading is live as of 12:00 AM UTC today, January 15, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit.’ Make sure to […]

Matt Hougan thinks the burgeoning trend of corporate Bitcoin (BTC) purchases is only beginning. In a new analysis, the chief investment officer of the crypto asset management firm Bitwise predicts that hundreds of companies will add BTC to their corporate treasuries in the next 12–18 months, which he thinks will cause the Bitcoin market to […]

RWAs are set to transform finance, with stablecoins, tokenized products and regulatory shifts in the US paving the way for 2025 growth.

TL;DR Ripple’s XRP has surged over 6% in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of $2.89, outperforming the wider cryptocurrency market. Key drivers include a JPMorgan report suggesting a spot ETF for XRP, anticipated pro-crypto policy shifts under President-elect Donald Trump, and significant whale activity. Positive developments in Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC […]

Have you been keeping an eye on the crypto market’s most promising projects this January 2025? The landscape is evolving rapidly, and several standout cryptocurrencies are carving their path toward long-term growth and innovation. Ripple continues to lead in securing regulatory clarity, positioning itself as a top contender for the future of cross-border payments. Binance, […]

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Bitwise, has issued a bold prediction: hundreds of companies will buy Bitcoin as a treasury asset over the next 12 to 18 months. The shift, which Hougan describes as an “overlooked megatrend,” has the potential to significantly influence Bitcoin’s market trajectory. MicroStrategy: The Torchbearer of Corporate Bitcoin Adoption […]

According to CryptoQuant’s latest weekly report, Bitcoin (BTC) could target a price range between $145,000 and $249,000 in 2025. The report cites rising institutional capital inflows and favorable crypto regulations as key drivers of Bitcoin’s potential price appreciation. Bitcoin To Benefit From Increasing Institutional Flows Following a flash crash to $89,256 earlier this week, Bitcoin […]

The Malaysian government is considering a cryptocurrency policy, and its Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has discussed this with leaders in Abu Dhabi and Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao, as reported by the New Straits Times. Prime Minister Kicks Off Discussions Addressing the local media at the end of his three-day visit to Abu Dhabi, […]

The Stellar (XLM) cryptocurrency is climbing, surging 9% today and 15% in the past week. The coin now sits in 12th place by the market cap.

Blockchain data analysis firm Chainalysis has acquired Alterya, a fraud detection solution powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The AI solution has worked with top crypto and fintech firms like Coinbase, Binance and Block and monitors more than $8 billion worth of fiat and crypto transactions a month, according to a new press release from Chainalysis. […]

SEC chair warns most crypto tokens lack compliance and face uncertain futures, while bitcoin, compared to gold, stands as a speculative but enduring asset. SEC Chief: Bitcoin Sets the Standard While Crypto Tokens Face Tougher Laws Outgoing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler defended his regulatory stance on cryptocurrency in an interview […]

Michael Saylor will continue buying Bitcoin, as he reveals how much he believes digital gold is worth

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Scam Sniffer initially raised the alarm about Telegram malware scams in December last year but says bad actors have since evolved tactics to snare new victims.

Follow Nikolaus On 𝕏 Here For Daily Posts Earlier this morning, the U.S. government announced via a court document that stolen bitcoin from the Bitfinex hack in 2016 should be returned to the exchange in-kind. This bitcoin, as seen publicly on the blockchain via Arkham Intelligence, totals 94,643 BTC currently worth $9.4 billion at the […]

Solana started a decent increase above the $188 resistance. SOL price is back above $200 and might struggle to continue higher above $205. SOL price started a fresh increase above the $185 and $188 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $195 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a […]

Financial services titan Franklin Templeton is predicting artificial intelligence (AI) agents and the cryptocurrency ecosystem will continue to merge through ongoing innovation. The asset management firm says the development of AI agents, which are capable of performing tasks autonomously, is showing a high potential for crypto uses. “In recent months, Al agents have gained significant […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is delaying its decision on asset management firm Bitwise’s proposed crypto index exchange-traded fund (ETF) to March of this year. In a post on the social media platform X, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart says the regulatory agency is pushing back its decision on whether to let Bitwise […]

Silver Spring, United States, Maryland, January 15th, 2025, Chainwire BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a leader in blockchain infrastructure and technology, today announced the deployment of its Scaled Validator Implementation Plan, aimed at enhancing revenue generation and operational efficiency within its blockchain operations. Over the past five months, BTCS has conducted an […]

TL;DR Crypto hedge funds achieved an average return of 40% in 2024, according to the VisionTrack Composite Index, highlighting the sector’s resilience. Bitcoin outperformed all assets with a spectacular growth of 120%, reaching a historic milestone by surpassing $100,000 for the first time. Most of the hedge fund gains occurred in the last quarter of […]

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With bullish forecasts and predictions from experts and a favorable legal climate, XRP is poised for new heights. Will the crypto darling live up to the hype? XRP: Analysts Predictions for a Historic Bull Run XRP, Ripple’s popular digital asset, has the crypto world buzzing again. A series of bullish predictions from analysts, combined with […]

It was reported that after the Trump Administration takes office, the SEC plans to overhaul cryptocurrency policies. · The SEC announced that it plans …

Matt Hougan provided the rationale for his prediction in a weekly memo published on Monday. Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are an Overlooked Megatrend Software firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) saw revenues dip by 10% in 2024, yet it was one of the best performing stocks in the Nasdaq 100, according to Barchart.com. The reason its stock shot […]

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We’re thrilled to announce that CoW Protocol and TokenFi are now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading Cow Protocol and TokenFi trading will be live as of 15:00 PM UTC today, January 15, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit.’ […]

2024 saw nearly $41 billion worth of illicit crypto volume, but that could climb to around $51 billion as more criminal-tied addresses are found, Chainalysis says.