Bitcoin price drops 1.5% on Fed rate cut gloom as $88K remains in play
Bitcoin ends a run of 14 consecutive green candles as markets price out the odds of further interest rate cuts in 2025.
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US Bitcoin ETFs first anniversary: A surge far above expectations
Many executives and analysts predicted the success of US spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, but the funds surpassed expectations.
Web3 creator platform ‘Oh’ raises $4.5M for AI-based digital influencers
Some of Oh’s AI agents are already generating over $10,000 in monthly revenue, the platform’s CEO told Cointelegraph.
Sen. Ted Cruz: Fighting regulatory overreach, championing Bitcoin
In an interview with Cointelegraph, US Senator Ted Cruz discusses Bitcoin’s role in driving small business growth, its potential as a hedge against inflation, and why Texas is becoming a top crypto hub.
Bybit exchange suspends services in India due to regulatory pressure
Bybit will continue honoring user withdrawal requests despite temporarily halting other services.
How validator compromises threaten DeFi security
Validators are the backbone of PoS blockchains, but centralization and compromises can threaten their integrity, security and user trust
Offchain transaction validation could prevent 99% of crypto hacks, scams
A blockchain security solution by Cyvers could prevent 99% of crypto hacks and scams, addressing vulnerabilities like phishing and CEX exploits that cost $2.3 billion in 2024, the company said.
Stablecoin issuer ‘Usual’ faces sell-off after redemption update
Usual’s USD0++ staked stablecoin introduces dual exit mechanisms, prompting market volatility and significant community debate.
Arbitrum DAO gains unanimous support for BoLD protocol upgrade
The BoLD upgrade enables anyone to participate in securing the network, removing centralized validator restrictions.
Russia seizes $10M in Bitcoin from ex-official in bribery case
The Bitcoin seized from former ICRF employee Marat Tambiev will be turned into Russian state revenue.
Philippine banks collaborate to launch PHPX stablecoin on Hedera
Philippine banks are collaborating to launch the PHPX stablecoin for real-time remittances, leveraging Hedera’s DLT network and cross-border payment solutions.
US and Canada Bitcoin ETFs: Biggest buyer vs worst loser
Canadian spot Bitcoin ETF investors have been flocking to more liquid US alternatives, triggering the largest crypto ETF outflows in Canada’s history.
Indian crypto exchange WazirX charts recovery path after $235M cyberattack
WazirX has implemented a Singapore-backed restructuring plan to recover from the $235 million cyberattack in July 2024.
Bitcoin speculators panic sell at $92K in 'good time for accumulation'
Bitcoin short-term holders are potentially giving the market a classic "buy the dip" signal, new research from CryptoQuant says.
Fed officials lean ‘neutral’ on policy but expect clarity once Trump begins
US Federal Reserve officials are adopting a “neutral” policy stance, pointing to strong economic performance and awaiting more clarity on Donald Trump’s policies.
Pro-crypto CFTC boss, subcommittee rumored as Trump inauguration nears
New reports suggest the US Senate Banking Committee is looking to create its first crypto subcommittee, while Trump is reportedly eyeing a pro-crypto CFTC commissioner to take the agency’s helm.
Crypto sentiment index drops to October levels as Bitcoin dips under $92K
The market sentiment index score hasn’t been in the "Neutral" zone since Oct. 14, when Bitcoin was trading at around $63,000.
Crypto headed for ‘Banana Singularity’ where everything goes up: Analyst
Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal says the next phase will be an altcoin season “when everything goes up," followed by a bigger consolidation.
CleanSpark becomes fourth Bitcoin miner to hold 10,000 BTC
CleanSpark joins MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms and Hut 8 Mining Corp as a major listed Bitcoin mining firm with 10,000 Bitcoin or more on its balance sheet.
56% of advisers more likely to invest in crypto after Trump win: Bitwise survey
More than half of wealth advisers in the United States surveyed by Bitwise say they’re more open to investing in cryptocurrency after Trump won the US election in November.
Block could be the first firm with a BTC strategy in the S&P 500: VanEck
While firms like Tesla are already in the S&P 500, VanEck’s Matthew Sigel says Block Inc. could be the first company in the index with an “explicit strategy” for accumulating Bitcoin.
UK order clarifies crypto staking is not a collective investment scheme
The UK Treasury has amended finance laws to clarify that crypto staking isn’t a collective investment scheme, which a lawyer says is “heavily regulated.”
Thai police seize nearly 1,000 Bitcoin miners in raid: Report
The registered crypto trading firm allegedly stole “hundreds of millions of baht” from electricity providers, coming out to at least $2.88 million.
XRP price preps for 'powerful move' above $2.90 as sentiment metrics signal optimism
XRP’s market structure suggests that the altcoin is gearing up for a run to new all-time highs.
Trump’s Bitcoin policy lashed in China, deepfake scammers busted: Asia Express
China banker says Trump’s Bitcoin plan contradicts his US dollar dreams as Hong Kong busts deepfake AI pig butcher scammers. Asia Express.
Polymarket users bet Biden more likely to pardon SBF than Ross Ulbricht
The former FTX CEO is currently serving a 25-year sentence awaiting appeal, while the Silk Road founder was sentenced to life in prison in 2015.
Bitcoin’s Trump trade dented by rising yields and strong US dollar
Bitcoin’s ability to hold $100,000 is being suppressed by rising treasury yields and a strengthening dollar. Is the “Trump trade” ending?
Is the Bitcoin bull run ending? Analyst says metrics don’t point to a ‘market peak’ yet
Bitcoin's recent price woes near $92,000 are short-term, and one analyst says traders should ignore the market noise.
Cypherpunk Nick Szabo joins Samson Mow’s Jan3 as chief scientist
“We are very proud of the addition of Nick to the Jan3 team as we ramp up efforts to accelerate the global adoption of Bitcoin,” wrote Mow.
Wisconsin lawmaker to chair US House digital assets subcommittee
French Hill has stepped back as leader of the digital assets, fintech and AI subcommittee to become chair of the full House committee in the 119th Congress.