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Solana Mobile Processed Over $20 Million in Payments Using USDC With No Processing Fees

Solana Mobile, Solana Labs’ smartphone subsidiary, processed over $20 million in payments in alliance with Shopify and USDC, the second-largest dollar-pegged stablecoin. Anatoly Yakovenko, a co-founder of Solana Labs, explained that 51% of…

Bitcoin Soars Above $52K, Yet Public Interest Shows Decline, Google Trends Data Reveals

As bitcoin’s value surged to $52,545 this week, the fascination with it appears subdued, with Google Trends indicating a low level of interest. Currently, global metrics from the last 90 days reveal the search term “bitcoin”…

Deutsche Börse Group’s Crypto Subsidiary Granted Four Licenses by the German Regulator

A subsidiary of the German multinational company Deutsche Börse Group has been granted four licenses by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority or Bafin. The licensing of the subsidiary helps to distinguish its product offering “as…

Stablecoins Are the ‘Biggest Misnomers’ and ‘Oxymorons’ Says New Zealand Central Bank Governor

The New Zealand Central Bank governor, Adrian Orr, recently branded stablecoins “the biggest misnomers” and “oxymorons.” Orr also rejected the notion that cryptocurrencies could serve as a replacement or supplement to…

South Korea to Expel Crypto Exchanges Failing to Meet Its Stringent Conditions

Cryptocurrency exchanges that fail to meet South Korea’s stringent operating standards will be expelled from the crypto market, the country’s financial intelligence agency has said. The Financial Intelligence Unit said its annual work…

Fed Chair Powell Briefs Lawmakers on US Central Bank Digital Currency Progress

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has provided an update to Congress members regarding the Fed’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) work. “If we’re going to have a CBDC, Congress needs to authorize it,” he stressed…

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Outlines ‘Very Real Economic Difference’ Between Bitcoin and US Dollar

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has outlined a “very real economic difference” between crypto like bitcoin and fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar. “You have a whole central bank, and support…

Report: Genesis Global Cleared to Unload $1.3 Billion in GBTC Shares

Genesis Global Capital has received authorization to offload its stake in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), valued at approximately $1.3 billion. Genesis Global Permitted to Liquidate $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin Trust Shares According to…

Bitcoin Mining Company Phoenix Group Reports 50% Net Income Increase and 20% Sales Growth

After its oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO), Phoenix Group, a Dubai-based company specializing in bitcoin mining and blockchain infrastructure, has announced a significant 50% increase in net income. The firm further revealed a 20%…

Bitcoin Short Squeeze Wipes Out $89M as Price Surges to $52K; ETF Inflows Hit $4B

The price of bitcoin soared past the $52K milestone on Wednesday, reaching $52,056 per unit on Bitstamp at 10:05 a.m. Eastern Time. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise over the past day triggered a wave of liquidated leveraged positions, wiping out…

Crypto Fear and Greed Index Touches ‘Extreme Greed’ as Bitcoin Soars, Echoing 2021’s Highs

Bitcoin’s ascent beyond the $51,000 mark has propelled the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) into the “greed” territory, registering a notable 74 out of 100. Just a day earlier, the CFGI soared to an impressive peak of 79…

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC’s Bullish Momentum Signals Strong Market Confidence on Valentine’s Day

Bitcoin’s price trajectory on Feb. 14, 2024, showcases a robust bullish trend, with the cryptocurrency reaching a 24-hour high of $51,814. Amidst a consolidating market, the digital asset has seen significant growth, marking a 3% increase…

Sushi Partners With Layer N to Launch High-Speed Derivatives Exchange

Sushi, the multi-chain decentralized exchange (dex), plans to launch a new high-speed derivatives exchange called Susa using Layer N’s scaling technology, Sushi revealed on Tuesday. The partnership aims to rival centralized exchanges by…

Bitcoin Has Become World’s ‘Most Popular Investment Asset,’ Says Microstrategy Chairman

Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has explained why bitcoin has become “the world’s most popular investment asset.” He noted that following the rebalancing after the launch of spot bitcoin…

Skybridge Founder Says It’s Not Too Late to Buy Bitcoin — Foresees ‘Face-Ripping Rally Incoming’

Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci has explained that it is not too late to buy bitcoin. With bitcoin’s price surging past $50,000, he anticipates that many are wondering if they’ve missed the opportunity to buy the crypto…

Peter Schiff Warns of Bitcoin ‘Pump and Dump’ — Expects to See a ‘Massacre’

Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has warned that the current bitcoin price surge looks like “another classic pump-and-dump.” Noting the significant excitement around the new spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), he expressed…

Ripple Aims to Expand Regulatory Reach With Standard Custody Acquisition

In a strategic move to bolster its regulatory credentials, Ripple has announced its plan to acquire Standard Custody & Trust Company. This acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is set to enhance Ripple’s portfolio of digital asset…