New SEC boss Paul Atkins will transform crypto… but not right away
Trump’s new pick for the next SEC Chair is a win for the crypto industry, but the desired changes may be slow to come into play.
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Why tech giants like Amazon may hesitate to adopt Bitcoin
Big Tech has a great flow of cash on hand. Currency devaluation makes them lose purchasing power. Is Bitcoin a treasury solution to fight against inflation? Amazon is the next to decide.
The Presidential Crypto Portfolio Expands—Trump’s Crypto Holdings Rise, Now Worth $13M
With less than 40 days until Donald Trump is sworn in as the U.S. President, recent data reveals he holds nearly $13 million in crypto assets. The First Crypto Commander-in-Chief Stepping into the presidency with a sizable crypto portfolio, Donald…
Solana To New ATH Before Christmas – Analyst Expects $300 Soon
Solana (SOL) has faced a 23% retrace after hitting new all-time highs at $264, testing the resilience of bullish momentum. Despite this pullback, SOL’s price structure remains strong, with the token holding firmly above a critical demand zone. This…
French Hill to chair House Financial Services Committee in 2025
Pro-crypto Arkansas Representative French Hill has taken leadership of the House committee crucial to molding crypto policy in Donald Trump’s administration.
Eigen Foundation commits 1% of EIGEN supply to ETH Protocol Guild
According to data from CoinMarketCap, there are approximately 210 million EIGEN tokens in circulation, with a total supply of 1.68 billion.
Vancouver City Council Passes Motion to Become ‘Bitcoin-Friendly City’
A policy that could allow the use of bitcoin in city financing has been enacted by the Vancouver City Council. Vancouver Votes to Get Ahead on Bitcoin Vancouver, the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada, has passed a policy that could result…
Mystery of crypto sleuth’s death, Japanese exchange lists on Nasdaq: Asia Express
Indian public firm and MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin blueprint, Japanese exchange’s SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing: Asia Express
Interest groups call on US Senate to confirm Caroline Crenshaw to SEC
A letter sent to the Senate signed by more than 40 organizations suggested that Donald Trump might not abide by tradition and nominate Democrats to the SEC at all.
Starboard Value takes stake in Riot Platforms, eyes AI shift
The activist investor is said to be pushing Riot to optimize the use of its facilities the same way many of its colleagues already have.
BlackRock says 1-2% a ‘reasonable’ Bitcoin portfolio allocation
The recommendation applies to investors who wish to hold Bitcoin, the asset manager said.
Former Grayscale Boss Joins Asset Tokenization Firm Securitize
Michael Sonnenshein former CEO of digital asset manager Grayscale Investments, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Securitize. Grayscale Executive Michael Sonnenshein Pivots to Asset Tokenization Ten-year Grayscale veteran Michael…
Chainlink And AAVE Surge After Trump’s Crypto Project Invests In Both
US President-elect Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLF) has made a substantial multi-million-dollar investment in Ethereum (ETH), Aave (AAVE), and Chainlink (LINK), leading to sharp price increases in AAVE and LINK. According to on-chain…
Emerging markets lead crypto adoption, according to Consenys survey
According to a survey from blockchain firm Consensys, half of the population of Nigeria, South Africa, Vietnam, the Philippines and India already own a crypto wallet.
Texas lawmaker proposes bill to establish strategic Bitcoin reserve
The draft legislation suggested that Texas residents could fund the Bitcoin reserve through voluntary donations.
Ethereum on Track for $5,000 as Network Activity Surges: Cryptoquant Report
Ethereum may be heading for a breakthrough above $5,000, with Cryptoquant analysts pointing to a mix of tightening supply, climbing demand, and lively network activity as driving factors. Will Ethereum Break $5K? Cryptoquant Highlights Key…
Is $4.5K the next stop for Ethereum? — Why ETH price is up today
ETH price quickly rebounded from its $3,500 low. What role are DApps’ activity and investor price estimates playing in the recovery?
Australia’s AMP fund invests $27M in Bitcoin: Report
Australia has a superannuation system requiring employers to allocate a portion of an employee’s earnings to a retirement account.
Dogecoin Price On Its Way To $1: Why A Retest Of $0.48 Is More Important Than Anything
The Dogecoin price journey toward the coveted $1 mark has been a topic of interest for crypto enthusiasts and traders alike. Reaching $1 would solidify Dogecoin into a new psychological threshold and into new all-time high prices. However, there…
Building a DEX? Don’t bother starting without a security plan
Developers must prioritize user protection in the DeFi landscape.
Ethena’s USDe beats DAI to become 3rd-largest stablecoin
The CeDeFi stablecoin has attracted billions of inflows due to double-digit staking yields.
Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market adds 20 crypto ETPs by Valour
The Spotlight Stock Market offers traditional investors a total of 45 exchange-traded products to choose from.
Vanished but Not Forgotten: Revisiting Satoshi’s Final Forum Post
Fourteen years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic mind behind Bitcoin, signed off with a final post on the Bitcointalk forum. In this farewell, Nakamoto emphasized the need for continued work on the network’s defenses against denial-of-service…
SMARDEX Attracts $4.5 Million in Public Seed Round for Revolutionary Synthetic US Dollar
PRESS RELEASE. Montreaux, Switzerland, December 12, 2024—SMARDEX, a decentralized finance platform funded by Swiss Web3 pioneer RA2 TECH, is announcing the launch of USDN after two years of intensive development and $12 million of…
Texas State Rep Files For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Follow Nikolaus On 𝕏 Here For Daily Posts Today, Texas State Representative Giovanni Capriglione officially filed for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill for the state of Texas during a 𝕏 spaces with Dennis Porter of Satoshi Action Fund, a…
Avalanche raises $250M ahead of Avalanche9000 launch
The locked-token sale saw participation from more than 40 companies.
Texas Representative Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act
On Thursday, Dec. 12, Texas Representative Giovanni Capriglione introduced a bill to establish a bitcoin reserve as a financial asset within the state treasury, marking a significant step toward incorporating cryptocurrency into public financial…
Shiba Inu Bulls Aim Higher As SHIB Sights $0.00002960 For A Fresh Rally
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is once again capturing attention as it approaches a pivotal price level, with the $0.00002960 resistance emerging as a defining hurdle for the bulls. After a period of steady gains, market participants are now focused on whether…
Bitcoin bulls ignore PPI shock as whales fuel BTC price run to $102K
Bitcoin whales are back in buy mode as BTC price strength continues despite a new stagflation jolt for the US Federal Reserve.
Grayscale launches Lido, Optimism investment funds
The new funds add to Grayscale’s expanding suite of single-asset crypto products.