El Salvador grants Bitget license for Bitcoin services
El Salvador has authorized Bitget to provide Bitcoin services in the country. The exchange is now seeking further approval to support more tokens.
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Stanford Blockchain Club Challenges DOJ’s Tornado Cash Case
The Stanford Blockchain Club, a prominent group at Stanford University, has voiced significant worries about the U.S. government’s legal pursuit of Tornado Cash developers, Roman Storm and Roman Semenov, using old-school federal money…
Bitcoin price all-time highs driven by spot volumes — Analyst says $115K is next
Bitcoin prints a new all-time high above $107,700, while several analysts call for much higher prices in the short term.
Ethereum May Retest $3,700 Before a Major Rally, Analyst Predicts
Ethereum relatively sluggish price performance compared to Bitcoin’s continuous rise appears to have captured the attention of crypto analysts. While Bitcoin has created a new peak above $106,000 earlier today, Ethereum’s price still sits…
Coinbase accused of market manipulation, Kraken Australia hit with $5M fine: Law Decoded
A lawsuit against Coinbase concerns allegations under the Sherman Act of attempted monopolization of the Wrapped Bitcoin market.
Will Bitcoin ETFs Surpass 1 Million BTC Before 2025?
As Bitcoin continues to mature, one of the most telling indicators of its longevity and integration into the broader financial ecosystem is the rapid growth of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These products—offering mainstream, regulated…
Ethena Labs Launches Stablecoin Backed by Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund
Kraken and BitGo will help distribute the first FTX payments in 2025
More than two years after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy, the first group of FTX claimants could see recovery payments distributed as early as January.
A Last Resort: Un'FE'd Covenants For Bitcoin
Jeremy Rubin released a proposal two weeks ago titled Un’FE’d Covenants (FE = Functional Encryption). Given the ongoing debate over covenant proposals for Bitcoin the last year or two, his proposal marks a new practical option. All covenant…
Softbank announces $100B investment in US AI infrastructure
The announcement came at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
XRP rally and RLUSD anticipation fuel activity on Xaman Wallet
Xaman’s spike in user activity reflects a renewed interest in the XRP Ledger ecosystem amid the ongoing XRP rally and anticipation of the RLUSD stablecoin launch.
FCA releases discussion paper on crypto market transparency, abuse
In the latest step in the long process of regulating crypto in the UK, the FCA is asking for feedback on two areas under its responsibility.
Price analysis 12/16: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, AVAX
Sustained demand from buyers has pushed Bitcoin to a new all-time high, opening the doors for a rally toward $113,000.
From Crypto Genius to Centi-Billionaire: Satoshi Nakamoto’s Wealth Soars
Time To Sell XRP? Price Completes Head And Shoulder Pattern, Suggesting Crash To $2.2 Is Imminent
Crypto analyst TradinSides has suggested that it might be time for investors to start closing their XRP long positions. This came as the analyst revealed a bearish pattern, which showed that the XRP price could witness a significant crash. XRP…
Aave DAO considers exiting Polygon after proposed bridge
Aave founder Marc Zeller has proposed new risk parameters on Polygon in response to plans to farm over $1 billion in stablecoin reserves.
BTC Mania: Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise Past $107,000
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s leading cryptocurrency, soared to an unprecedented all-time high of $107,140, driven by a confluence of factors reshaping global markets. Bitcoin Smashes Records: $107,140 and Counting This latest price milestone…
Bitcoin Breaks $106,000 as Investors Pour Funds into WEPE, STARS Presales
After hovering just below the $100,000 line throughout the second half of November and early December, Bitcoin managed to soar past the historical milestone on December 5th. Although its price has fluctuated since, the leading cryptocurrency…
Bitcoin Breaks ATH Pushing Back Into Price Discovery – BTC To $130K?
Bitcoin has shattered its all-time high, reaching $106,500 just a few hours ago, setting the stage for an even bigger move. After trading in a sideways range within an ascending triangle for weeks, the price finally broke through the crucial…
Ripple USD stablecoin set for trading debut tomorrow
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is set for its trading debut on Dec. 17 on platforms including Uphold, MoonPay, Archax and CoinMENA, the company said.
With BTC Firmly Above $100K, Forgotten Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Spring to Life
With bitcoin dancing well above the $100,000 mark since Dec. 11, occasionally dipping its toes below, a slew of long-sleeping bitcoin wallets have been springing back to life. Bitcoin’s $100K Plateau Brings Forgotten Fortunes Back Into…
Bitcoin price eyes 'round number' next as bulls run past $106K
Bitcoin markets diverge from altcoins to continue the quest for BTC price discovery.
NYDFS approves BitLicense for Anchorage Digital subsidiary
With the addition of Anchorage’s New York arm, the New York financial regulator has approved 34 companies since the BitLicense scheme launched in 2015.
13 Christmas gifts that Bitcoin and crypto degens will love
13 crypto gift ideas from SOL and ETH phones, to NFT picture frames and Sui gaming handhelds. Hint: You could also just buy them for yourself.
Canada’s finance minister resigns, citing ‘serious challenges’ from US
Chrystia Freeland said she would remain a member of Canada’s parliament but had resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet.
The 2024 Santa Claus rally is about to start
There’s potential for a 2024 Santa Claus rally across the crypto markets. Historical trends, market factors and this year’s bull run could lead to significant gains.
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Resistance at $106K Sparks Fierce Bull-Bear Battle
Bitcoin’s price held steady at a dazzling $105,080 on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, with a daily trading volume of $90.85 billion and a market cap hitting $2.05 trillion, while the leading crypto asset by market cap danced between $102,593 and…
XRP price chart 'bull flag' targets $15 despite consolidation phase
XRP’s latest pullback forms a classic bullish continuation structure, with a profit target above $15.
Ex-Hedge Fund Guru Bets Big On Dogecoin As ‘Core Crypto Bet’
Raoul Pal, the former hedge fund manager who retired at the age of 36 and now serves as the co-founder of Real Vision, a prominent financial media company, has given an update on his crypto portfolio. In a post on X today, December 16, Pal unveiled…
Semler Scientific Acquires Another 211 Bitcoin for $21.5 Million, Raises Holdings to 2,084 BTC
The addition of 211 bitcoin has seen Semler Scientific double its bitcoin balance in Q4 alone, raising its bitcoin yield to 92.8%. Semler Makes Another Addition to Growing BTC Balance Semler Scientific has announced another purchase of 211 bitcoin…