3D illustration of Bitcoin cryptocurrency breaking into pieces. lder Americans shy away from cryptocurrencies as an investment vehicle for their …

Solana has experienced intense selling pressure, now trading at its lowest levels since November 2024 and erasing all the gains from the post-election rally. Once a leader in the altcoin market, Solana is now facing serious risks as the meme coin euphoria that fueled its rise has turned into a bloodbath, raising concerns about its […]

Banks in South Korea are reportedly rushing to partner with crypto firms as the country’s digital asset regulations become less restrictive. Last week, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission announced the country would launch a pilot program in the second half of 2025 enabling 3,500 corporate entities to buy crypto for investment and financial purposes. Corporate […]

The CoinDesk 20 Index is launching in Australia through Zerocap with a diverse portfolio allocation of 27.4% Bitcoin, 19.1% XRP and 16% Ethereum while excluding memecoins and other specialised tokens. The index, which has gained 456% over five years, provides institutional investors with broader market exposure through quarterly rebalancing. Despite its strategic diversification benefits, the […]

The SEC has acknowledged Bitwise’s ETF filing for review alongside Grayscale and 21Shares applications, with a 21-day public comment period before further decisions. The crypto ETF landscape is expanding rapidly following Bitcoin and Ethereum fund approvals in 2024, with numerous altcoin ETF applications pending including Litecoin, Solana and even Dogecoin. XRP’s price sits at US$2.53 […]

Follow Frank on X. The news of USDT (Tether) coming to Bitcoin and Lightning via Taproot Assets has been met with various reactions. Some believe it’s good for Bitcoin (most, actually, based on a small survey I conducted on X; yes, I know the sample size isn’t large enough for the results to be significant. I’M […]

The cryptocurrency market sector experienced a modest resurgence Wednesday, edging up 0.61% against the U.S. dollar to hover near $3.18 trillion. While bitcoin and ethereum inched upward at a leisurely pace, tokens such as fantom (FTM) and aptos (APT) sprinted ahead with double-digit appreciation. Key Assets Make Significant Strides and Follies Precisely seven to eight […]

We’re thrilled to announce that OM is now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading OM trading will be live as of 15:00 UTC today, Feb 19, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into […]

Zak Folkman, co-founder of Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial, discussed memecoin regulations and ICOs with Tron founder Justin Sun at Consensus Hong Kong.

Joining the latest dip in altcoins price, XRP lost momentum and looked weak on the day. It is now footing a new bearish move following a slight shift. A broad correction is imminent if the bulls fail to counter the move.  For the first time in three months, XRP forms a bearish pattern and looks […]

Prominent Bitcoiner Saylor doubles down on his company’s BTC commitment

Bitcoin is trading within a narrow range of $93,000 to $106,000, signaling potential for major price movement in the coming days. The waning market sentiment comes amid a report that Bitcoin millionaires have largely declined in Trump’s second term. Despite recent volatility, on-chain data suggests accumulation remains strong, indicating investor confidence. The broader crypto market […]

The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself. How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community's …

Paul Chan Mo-po, Hong Kong’s financial secretary, reaffirmed the city’s commitment to being a stable, open, and dynamic hub for digital assets. Hong Kong has been making significant investments in Web3 innovation and blockchain infrastructure, signalling a strong push toward becoming a global leader in the sector. The state-backed Cyberport Web3 Hub now hosts over […]

A crypto strategist known for making timely altcoin calls believes that the top meme token Dogecoin (DOGE) is gearing up for a breakout surge. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 316,700 followers on the social media platform X that DOGE appears to be carving a local bottom en route for a bullish reversal. The trader shares […]

TL;DR Coinbase has unveiled Proof of Reserves for cbBTC, showing each token is backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held by the exchange. The PoR data reveals Coinbase holds a total reserve of 26,525.15 BTC, with a corresponding cbBTC supply of 26,461.05 tokens across multiple networks. The move aims to address transparency concerns and rebuild trust, though […]

The DeFi platform MANTRA obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s dedicated regulator overseeing crypto operations.  The approval now allows the entity to serve as a Virtual Asset Exchange and provide Broker-Dealer and Management and Investment Services.  MANTRA’s Milestone According to a document shared with CryptoPotato, the VARA license reinforces MANTRA’s commitment […]

Key Takeaways: Hong Kong considers crypto derivatives and margin lending for professional investors. The city has granted nine digital asset trading licenses, with more on the way. New regulations for stablecoins are in development, solidifying Hong Kong’s virtual asset hub ambitions. Hong Kong presses ahead with numerous massive initiatives to secure its position as a […]

The five-pillar ASPIRe strategy aims to tackle liquidity fragmentation, regulatory arbitrage and market volatility while fostering blockchain innovation.

The cryptocurrency market has retreated from its post-Trump election surge with Bitcoin trading at US$95,139 while Solana faces steeper declines amid concerns over memecoin sentiment. The LIBRA scandal has intensified with allegations involving Argentine President Milei’s administration and developer Hayden Davis’s admission of market manipulation through sniping. FTX’s bankruptcy estate has begun its creditor repayment […]

In a recent social media post, former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan highlighted a potential shift in the tech landscape, suggesting that the era of traditional Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) may be coming to an end, while the crypto era could be just beginning. He pointed out that new regulatory policies […]

An analyst who accurately predicted the crypto meltdown three years ago warns that Bitcoin (BTC) is showing bearish signals, suggesting that the current consolidation may resolve to the downside. Pseudonymous analyst Dave the Wave tells his 148,300 followers on the social media platform X that he’s keeping an eye on Bitcoin’s moving average convergence divergence […]

A Chinese crypto investor burned $1.3 million in Ethereum (ETH) for mysterious reasons, according to the blockchain analytics firm Arkham. Someone calling themselves “Hu Lezhi” sent the ETH to a burn address and accused Xin Feng and Yuzhi Xu, executives at a Chinese quantitative hedge fund called WizardQuant, of using “brain-computer weapons to persecute all […]

Shiba Inu community continues its tenacious SHIB burn crusade

Market turbulence hits Solana and XRP as scandals and regulatory uncertainties shake investor confidence. Solana’s Descent: Political Scandals and Memecoin Mayhem Solana (SOL) has had a rough start to 2025, plunging more than 40% in just a month. The primary driver behind this decline? A perfect storm of political scandal, market sell-offs, and the lingering […]

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Ethereum has been closing between $2,650 and $2,750 for the past week, creating uncertainty in the short term. The price action remains indecisive as bulls struggle to reclaim the $2,800 level, a key supply zone that could determine Ethereum’s next move. While the long-term outlook remains uncertain, Ethereum is trading at crucial demand levels, facing […]

The market for meme-coins PEPE has had especially notable whale accumulation lately, accompanied by some mixed signals from the broader market, which raised some eyebrows. Cutoshi’s presale, on the other hand, seems to be catching the attention of many investors seeking more substantial utilities in deflationary meme coins as it attempts to come up with […]

TL;DR Core Foundation launches IstBTC token, enabling institutions to earn yield on their Bitcoin holdings without altering existing custody arrangements.  The token will allow staked BTC to be used as collateral in DeFi applications, boosting liquidity in the ecosystem. With Maple’s issuance of a liquid staking token, Bitcoin network security and miner income are expected […]

TL;DR Litecoin’s recent surge has analysts eyeing key resistance levels, with predictions that a breakout above $135 could spark a strong upward move. Growing anticipation of a spot LTC ETF, with approval odds at over 80% by 2025, is adding to bullish sentiment and could be driving the increased interest in the asset. How High […]

Key Takeaways: Europe’s MiCA regulation sets a new standard for crypto expertise with mandatory staff qualifications. ESMA’s proposed guidelines ensure informed advice, bolstering investor protection in the crypto space. By setting minimum competency standards, MiCA aims to instill greater trust in the volatile digital asset market. The European crypto landscape is undergoing a transformation as […]

Wintermute plans US expansion with a new New York office, betting on pro-crypto policies under the Trump administration, CEO Evgeny Gaevoy says.