Trump win drives Bitcoin to $76K, PlanB sets $500K target
Bitcoin broke through $76,000 following Trump’s election victory, with PlanB’s stock-to-flow model forecasting a $500,000 BTC price within four years.
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Norway supports MiCA, considers CBDC for financial stability
Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway.
Bitcoin pundits wary after 'spoof city' sours BTC price gains at $77K
Bitcoin is "acting weird," one commentator argues as BTC price gains fail to capitalize on incremental new all-time highs.
Crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog founder receives 12.5-year prison sentence
Bitfog founder Roman Sterlingov has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison and forced to “pay a forfeiture money judgment” of around $395.5 million.
BlackRock's spot Ether ETF clocks $60.3M inflows, the highest in 94 days
The significant daily inflow into BlackRock’s spot Ether ETF comes as Ether's price has seen its biggest weekly gains since May 2024.
Crypto community reacts to reports of Wall St. lawyer up for SEC chair role
The latest rumored candidate under Donald Trump's upcoming administration to potentially replace SEC chair Gary Gensler has sparked a mixed reaction from the crypto community.
Crypto Biz: US elections crown Polymarket
This week’s Crypto Biz features Polymarket, BlackRock’s IBIT hitting $1B volume, Meta’s Llama joining the US military, Bitcoin miners posting production records in October and VanEck listing PYTH ETN.
Binance Labs ventures into DeSci with BIO Protocol investment
The decentralized science DAO supports healthcare efforts that might otherwise not attract sufficient funding and gives stakeholders a say in their management.
Canadian police praise Tether for 'swift' recovery of stolen funds
The stablecoin firm previously came under fire from Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis for allegedly facilitating illicit finance activities.
FTX tries to reclaim $11M from Crypto.com-controlled Alameda account
Alameda Research has filed complaints against crypto exchange KuCoin and Crypto.com to recover millions in locked funds as FTX prepares to repay users.
MicroStrategy shares up 20% in the week following Trump’s victory, rate cuts
MSTR has surged over 486% in the past 12 months, with the company planning to expand its Bitcoin holdings through a $42 billion purchase by 2027.
Ethereum enters ‘scarcity mode,’ paving the way for ETH rally to $6K — Analyst
Ether's price metrics have replicated 3 key bullish actions which resulted in a 120% rally in Q1 2024. Will it happen again?
SEC mulls approving Ethereum ETF options
They include options on Bitwise Ethereum ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Trust, and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, as well as “any trust that holds Ether,” the filing said.
Republicans won the Senate, but 2 crypto races are still up for grabs
Democrat Ruben Gallego was leading in a race for Arizona’s Senate race, while Republican Sam Brown trailed in Nevada.
Why Ethereum traders are closely watching ETH/BTC charts — Spoiler alert, it's bullish
After lagging Bitcoin for most of 2024, Ethereum appears to be in the early stages of a bullish trend reversal. Here’s why traders are closely watching the ETH/BTC pair.
North Korean hacker BlueNoroff targets crypto firms with new malware
According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion in funds since 2017.
Ether set for $3.2K breakout, Coinbase exec urges SEC reform: Finance Redefined
Trump’s presidential victory inspired a new wave of optimism, including predictions for an imminent Ether rally to $3,200 and hopes for a reform of the US SEC.
Price analysis 11/8: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, SHIB, AVAX
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high at $77,000, boosting buying in several altcoins, which have also broken above their respective resistance levels.
Singapore, France monetary authorities test quantum-proof security
The MAS and BDF experimented with post-quantum email security as a first step in securing payment networks.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF flips gold fund
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF now holds upward of $33 billion in assets, more than the asset manager’s gold fund.
Tether expands into oil trading with $45M transaction
Completed in October 2024, the deal facilitated the transport of 670,000 barrels of crude oil and marked Tether’s entry into the commodity trading market.
Lack of blockchain literacy feeds lawmaker apprehension — Lee Bratcher
According to the president of the Texas Blockchain Council, the recent election outcome brought much-needed relief for the industry.
Crypto-backed candidates notch more wins as House results trickle in
Either Republicans or Democrats could have control of the House of Representatives in 2025, but a majority of lawmakers favoring crypto policies will still be in Congress.
$9.3B stablecoin exchange inflows have traders bracing higher Bitcoin prices
Stablecoin inflows to exchanges spike and Bitcoin price hits a new all-time just below $77,000 as investors prepare for a new crypto era under Trump’s presidency.
Galaxy set for more gains after 25% rise on Trump win: Analyst
Donald Trump’s Nov. 5 win in the United States presidential election sets the stage for more institutional cryptocurrency adoption, according to a Benchmark research note.
Trump's presidency could bring SEC reform and pro-crypto regulations
A Trump administration may lead to a less restrictive SEC Chair and more transparent crypto regulations.
OpenAI dodges copyright lawsuit over use of news articles in AI training
A New York federal judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI over its use of news articles for training ChatGPT, but plaintiffs hint at a potential revised filing.
Bitcoin Google search spike after Trump victory signals retail investor interest
Trump’s election win sparked a surge in searches, indicating increased retail investor interest in the digital asset.
What is proof-of-history, and how does it work?
Learn how proof-of-history works and what advantages and challenges it brings to the Solana Blockchain.
Alchemy Pay expands US compliance with four new state licenses
Alchemy Pay’s new MTL licenses in Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon and Wyoming bring its total to eight US states.