Paxos launches USD-backed USDG stablecoin with DBS Bank
Paxos launches USDG, a Singapore-compliant stablecoin, partnering with DBS Bank for US dollar reserves in line with Singapore’s MAS framework.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Search, autonomous AI ‘big theme’ of 2025
OpenAI launched a new search feature allowing its ChatGPT chatbot to scan the web and answer queries, with executives hinting that autonomy is the big theme of 2025.
Ethereum Futures Show Signs of Optimism: Will Positive Funding Rates Drive a Breakout?
Ethereum recent performance in the futures market is generating optimism among traders and analysts, according to insights shared by CryptoQuant analyst ‘ShayanBTC.’ As the second-largest crypto by market capitalization, Ethereum has garnered…
Bitcoin speculators send $4B to exchanges as BTC price loses $70K
Bitcoin short-term holders panic and send coins to exchanges at a loss as a BTC price U-turn gathers momentum.
Kenyan Securities Exchange Joins Hedera to Bolster Tokenization Ambitions
DeFi to Have ‘Walled Garden’ Moment as Internet of Money Matures: dYdX’s D’Haussy
The CEO of the dYdX Foundation sees parallels between the internet of the 1990s and where Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is today.
Bitcoin Price Drop Leads to $250M Bullish Liquidations; Crypto Sentiment Indicator Signals Top
A tracker for market sentiment reached “extreme greed” levels on Thursday, which has historically preceded market corrections.
SEC Goes After Another Crypto Firm, Slaps Immutable With Wells Notice
Web3 gaming firm Immutable has been issued a Wells notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said in a statement on Friday.
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis 'Would Not Be Shocked' to See State’s $800M Crypto Portfolio Grow Under a Trump Presidency: CNBC
Patronis hit out at crypto skeptics during a CNBC interview on Thursday, saying that those not paying attention to crypto were making a “mistake” and suggesting that Miami could become the “crypto capital of the world”.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Reaches 2% Of Total BTC Supply Amid Record Inflows
On Wednesday, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, achieved a significant milestone in the Bitcoin ETF market, recording the largest inflows since the inception of these investment funds in January. Bitcoin ETF Demand Soars Ahead Of US…
Google Fuels Nigeria’s AI Ambitions With Million Dollar Grant
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) in Nigeria has announced a $1.7 million (NGN2.8 billion) Google grant to promote artificial intelligence (AI) talent development. This will support the…
'Uptober' sees 11% Bitcoin price spike as traders ponder ‘nuclear’ rally
Bitcoin traders are feeling bullish about a potential “nuclear” rally amid rumors of over-the-counter exchanges “running short of Bitcoin.”
Apple’s AI-enhanced iPhones help tech giant’s earnings beat expectations
Apple’s latest AI-infused iPhones beat analysts' sales expectations for the quarter, pushing the tech player’s earnings past Wall Street estimates.
Solana (SOL) Slides to Support: Bulls Ready to Defend?
Solana trimmed gains and traded below the $175 support zone. SOL price is now approaching the $165 support and might bounce back in the near term. SOL price started a fresh decline after it struggled near the $185 zone against the US Dollar. The…
Spacecoin XYZ unveils plans for first-ever blockchain network in outer space
Spacecoin XYZ has unveiled its plan to launch a decentralized physical infrastructure network in outer space, which it believes will be the foundation for off-world data centers and the space economy.
Justin Sun Wants More TradFi on Tron, Dogs Over Cats for Memecoins
CoinDesk had 20 minutes in person with the Tron founder on the sidelines of Chainlink's Smartcon at Hong Kong Fintech Week. We covered a lot.
Mt. Gox makes $35M BTC transfer to unmarked addresses
About 500 BTC was moved from a Mt. Gox-associated address, but it is unclear if this was related to repayments.
Latest ‘Satoshi’ reveal turns into a debacle: Meet Stephen Mollah
Stephen Mollah is the latest to claim he invented Bitcoin, and a London event to show proof of the claim reportedly fell short.
TRON Reclaims Its Crown With 43% Dominance In Altcoin Transactions
The TRON network has been making a notable impact across altcoin ecosystems, regaining its position as the leading blockchain for transaction volume among major altcoin chains. According to a CryptoQuant analyst known as ‘Maartuun,’ TRON has shown…
XRP Price Stands Firm Amid Bitcoin’s Dip: A Sign of Strength?
XRP price is holding the $0.5020 support zone. The price is beating Bitcoin and might aim for a move above the $0.5250 resistance. XRP price is eyeing more gains above the $0.5250 zone. The price is now trading below $0.5200 and the 100-hourly…
India Reclaims 102 Tonnes of Gold From Bank of England as Global Risks Rise
The Reserve Bank of India has repatriated 102 tonnes of gold from the UK, bolstering domestic reserves as global instability fuels demand for secure assets. 102 Tonnes of Gold Returned: RBI Shifts Assets From Bank of England India’s central…
CleanSpark targets 400MW Bitcoin mining capacity after acquiring GRIID
CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford said it was a strategic move for the firm to increase its mining capacity in Tennessee.
Coinbase sees largest single-day decline in 2 years amid stock market wipeout
Coinbase’s share price experienced its largest daily drop in over two years amid a broader stock market decline, yet traders remain bullish on the firm’s earnings prospects for 2025.
Ethereum Price Tumbles: Will It Find a Way Back Up?
Ethereum price started a fresh decline from the $2,720 resistance. ETH is back below $2,550 and might struggle to start a fresh increase in the short term. Ethereum started a fresh decline from the $2,720 resistance zone. The price is trading below…
Bitcoin Set To Gain If Trump Wins, JPMorgan Cites ‘Debasement Trade’ As Key Factor
According to JPMorgan analysts, a win for the Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump could further fuel Bitcoin (BTC) price momentum. Retail Investors Turn To Bitcoin For ‘Debasement Trade’ In a recent client note, analysts at JPMorgan…
A 36-Digit Debt: Google’s Penalty in Russia Climbs Beyond Imagination
Google faces a spiraling fine from Russia, surpassing two undecillion rubles and doubling weekly, with potential service blocks looming as tensions escalate. Google and the Unending Fine: How a 36-Digit Debt May Be Just the Start Tech giant Google…
Bitcoin Price Takes a Sharp Dip: Is This Just a Correction?
Bitcoin price is correcting gains from the $73,500 zone. BTC is back below the $70,000 level and showing a few bearish signs. Bitcoin started a fresh decline from the $73,500 zone. The price is trading below $71,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving…
Coinbase Unveils $25M For Political Donations As Stocks Suffer Worst Day In Over Two Years
In a strategic move to increase its influence in the political landscape, US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has committed an additional $25 million to Fairshake, a political action committee (PAC), as it prepares to support pro-crypto…
Bitfarms inks another 10,000 Bitcoin miner hosting agreement with Stronghold
The Bitcoin data center firm is deploying an additional 10,000 miners to Stronghold’s Scrubgrass site.