Trump names ex-PayPal COO David Sacks as ‘AI and crypto czar’
Donald Trump has appointed PayPal’s former chief operating officer David Sacks, now known for co-hosting the “All In” podcast, as his top AI and crypto adviser.
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Circle says USDC is first stablecoin to meet Canada’s new listing rules
Non-compliant stablecoins listed on Canadian-registered crypto platforms will be required to be delisted by Dec. 31, 2024.
Financial Times issues ’apology’ to Bitcoiners after 13 years of criticism
The apology was wrapped in a “sorry, not sorry” tone as FT Alphaville’s city editor said the firm still stands by “every single one of those posts.”
Bitcoin dips to $93K wiping out $303M longs within minutes
On Dec. 5, Bitcoin retreated further from the psychologically crucial $100,000 level, briefly dipping below $93,000 and triggering a significant amount of long position liquidations.
‘China’s MicroStrategy’ Meitu sells all its Bitcoin and Ethereum: Asia Express
Asia’s MicroStrategy Meitu has sold all of its 940 Bitcoin and 31K ETH while Sth. Korea looks to legalize corporate crypto buys. Asia Express
Crypto industry execs approve of Trump’s pick to lead SEC
Executives from Bitwise, Ripple, and Coinbase voiced their support for former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to lead the agency after Gary Gensler’s departure.
Worksport stock jumps 9% after adding BTC, XRP to treasury strategy
Worksport plans to dedicate up to 10% of its surplus operational cash to purchase Bitcoin and XRP.
SEC defends amended suit against Binance, CZ over securities claims
In the latest round of the SEC suit against Binance, Binance.US and CZ, the agency has largely repeated itself in a form more acceptable to the court.
Anchorage Digital to support liquid Ether staking
It is the first US bank to facilitate liquid Ether staking, and it is focusing on institutions.
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin buys clock $17B profit
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin treasury is worth more than $40 billion after BTC surpassed $100,000 per coin.
Bitcoin futures premium hits 8-month high — Will the BTC rally continue?
Bitcoin futures trade with a 20% annualized premium, levels not seen since March. Will the BTC rally continue?
Can popup cities revitalize Ethereum’s innovation?
Innovation hubs can advance Ethereum’s ecosystem, cultivating community-driven development and addressing the challenges of transitioning to sustainable blockchain projects.
Attention economy has fueled memecoins — Hashed co-founder
Hashed co-founder Ryan Sungho Kim spoke to Cointelegraph at India Blockchain Week about the effect of the attention economy on memecoins.
Layer N ditches Ethereum, says new L1 will support Typescript, Rust, C
N1 is purported to process 100,000 transactions per second, placing it among the fastest blockchains.
Aptos to accelerate innovation with new tech, investment in India
Aptos wants to address the scalability limitations of other blockchains, co-founder and chief technology officer Avery Ching said at India Blockchain Week 2024.
Who’s really getting rich from the crypto bull run?
While the crypto frenzy captivates speculators with dizzying highs and lows, the real winners are those giving investors a way to speculate.
4 new BTC price targets see Bitcoin over $124K by New Year
Bitcoin is due to end 2024 even higher than its current levels, consensus says — with BTC price targets toward $150,000 in play.
How high can Bitcoin price go?
Bitcoin‘s surge past $100,000 just a month after Trump’s reelection has fueled bold predictions, with analysts eyeing $150,000–$250,000 next.
P2P.org expands staking services with TON integration
P2P.org will offer staking for TON holders with no caps for pools, allowing users to start with just one coin.
‘Normie degens’ go all in on sports fan crypto tokens for the rewards
A growing community of sports fan crypto token holders are spending hours daily unlocking rewards and experiences no matter what the price.
NFTs are not dead, they’re evolving: Hashing It Out podcast
NFTs may have died down, but RARI Foundation’s Jana Bertram is bullish on their evolution, according to her analysis of the industry in the latest episode of the Hashing It Out podcast.
Bitcoin at $100K: How the media’s perception has shifted since 2009
Mainstream media has attacked everything from Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, to Bitcoin’s volatility and high-energy consumption.
South Korea’s FSC denies decision on corporate crypto account roadmap
The financial watchdog said discussions are ongoing, despite local reports claiming otherwise.
Token burning, explained
Explore the impact of token burning and how this process influences cryptocurrency scarcity, its value and the project’s long-term growt
New Chainalysis CEO expects greater clarity on stablecoins in 2025
The company’s former chief strategy officer, Jonathan Levin, assumed the role of CEO and offered his thoughts to Cointelegraph on the future of the industry.
88% of crypto holders feel they missed out on major gains — Kraken survey
The survey highlighted that 63% of holders acknowledged emotional decisions negatively affected their digital asset portfolio
BTC price can surge 43% before 'bubble' as Bitcoin market cap hits $2T
Bitcoin has plenty of room left to run, even as BTC price action enters six-figure territory, CryptoQuant said.
Bitcoin ‘still in early innings’ at $100K — ARK’s Cathie Wood
Bitcoin became a $2 trillion asset in less than 16 years, while companies like Apple and Amazon took 42 and 29 years, respectively, to reach that value.
No blockchain can be a ‘lonely island’ — Emurgo exec
Emurgo’s global head of business development, Amarpreet Singh, told Cointelegraph that all roads lead to interoperability.
RIP altseason? XRP price tumbles 13% despite Bitcoin’s $100K surge
XRP was down today, wiping out most of the gains made in December against Bitcoin, despite BTC's price hitting $100,000.