Dubai regulator says memecoins must adhere to regulations
Dubai’s crypto regulator said any virtual assets issued in the emirate must adhere to its regulations.
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TRUMP Coin Spikes 17% As Arthur Hayes Says It Could Outperform Bitcoin
The former BitMEX CEO, Arthur Hayes, is making a bold prediction for the TRUMP meme coin: it will outperform Bitcoin if market sentiment continues improving and politicians start leveraging meme cryptos. The TRUMP token was launched to coincide…
Crypto unicorn HashKey raises $30M from Chinese VC Gaorong Ventures
HashKey, a licensed crypto exchange in Hong Kong, secured a $30 million investment from China-based VC firm Gaorong Ventures at a $1.5 billion valuation.
XRP Price Analysis: Bulls Take Control as XRP Surges 12.5% – Is $3 Next?
Over the last 60 minutes, XRP currently fluctuates between $2.69 and $2.75, marking a 12.5% daily gain, with its valuation reaching $158 billion. Trading activity over 24 hours totals $6.58 billion, while intraday price swings span $2.42 to $2.77…
Analysts predict delayed altcoin season amid lack of retail traders
Some tokens saw price appreciation without increasing daily active wallets, indicating that altcoins are still in an early “speculative” phase of the cycle.
Hot Tokens That Can Soar to 100x as Crypto Market Bottoms Out
Amid falling crypto prices, seasoned crypto analyst, Jamie Coutts has words of reassurance for crypto supporters worldwide. And he’s backed them up with some compelling evidence. Coutts took to X to share various signals suggesting that the…
Fed Gov Discusses the Future of the Stablecoin Market; NY to Relax Its Crypto Regs. $BEST Presale to Benefit?
Polkadot (DOT) Defies Market Volatility, Holds Strong Above $4.8 Support Level
In a market often characterized by sharp swings and unpredictable trends, Polkadot (DOT) has emerged as a beacon of stability, defying broader volatility to hold above the critical $4.8 support level. While other altcoins experience uncertainty…
Bitcoin ETFs Face Fourth Consecutive Day of Outflows, Resulting in $157 Million Loss as Ether ETFs Attract $13 Million Inflow
BNB Chain flips Solana in daily fees, beats out all chains
In addition to beating Solana in daily fees for the first time since October 2024, BNB Chain is the first chain since Bitcoin to beat both Ethereum and Solana in daily fees.
Elizabeth Warren calls Elon Musk ’bank robber’ for dismantling CFPB
Elizabeth Warren accuses Musk and Trump of dismantling the CFPB to push financial control as layoffs hit the agency and the crypto regulation debate heats up.
Plasma Secures $20 Million to Launch Bitcoin-Based Blockchain for Zero-Fee Stablecoin Transactions
Plasma, a startup focused on developing a blockchain tailored for stablecoin transactions, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Framework Ventures, following an earlier $4 million seed round. The investment, which includes…
Bybit removed from France’s AMF blacklist, eyes MiCA license
Bybit was removed from France’s AMF blacklist and now seeks a MiCA license for the EU, while still facing regulatory challenges in India and Malaysia.
XRP Spikes 5% After SEC’s ETF Acknowledgment Sends ‘Enormous Message’
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged the receipt of Grayscale Investments’ 19b-4 filing to convert its XRP Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The agency’s confirmation—disclosed by Bloomberg ETF…
Solana bridges reach $10.1B all-time inbound volume
Solana bridge volumes surged from November 2024 to January 2025, with billions flowing into the network.
Coinbase Quietly Preparing for Re-Entry to India
Coinbase is in talks with several authorities in India, including the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), to reopen operations in the Indian market. The firm is seeking to compete with Binance, which resumed local operations last August. Coinbase in…
Bitcoin retail demand dips just 2% as analyst eyes BTC price breakout
Bitcoin retail investor demand remains healthy despite rangebound BTC price action leaving new all-time highs out of reach.
Crypto ‘sniper’ makes $28M on CZ-inspired Broccoli memecoin
The $28 million profit raised some insider trading allegations among the crypto community.
Near Protocol ex-manager livestreams nudes, apologizes to girlfriend
Ex-business development manager Andrew Krynin revealed a pair of nude images on a public call, prompting responses from the Near team.
Bitcoin Retail Volume Close To Growing Again: Bullish Sign?
On-chain data shows the demand for using Bitcoin is now neutral from retail investors and could be heading toward a reversal to the upside. Bitcoin Retail Volume No Longer Plummeting As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the…
Alexander Vinnik lands in Moscow after US-Russia prisoner swap
BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik was returned to Russia in a prisoner swap, exchanged for American teacher Marc Fogel.
What’s the status of Bitcoin in El Salvador after its IMF deal?
The vague language of El Salvador’s $1.4 billion deal with the IMF may imply that it might stop buying Bitcoin at some point, according to Samson Mow.
Massive Ethereum Whales Ape Into Lightchain AI Presale Token
Banks Run Out of Gold in China As Retail Investors Seek Cover From Macro Conditions
These banks have sold out of some gold products intended for retail investors in China, as the recent surge in gold prices has led investors to reconsider gold as a hedge against potential macroeconomic instability, including a potential trade war…
Bitcoin’s Bull Cycle: Analyst Says The Upside Isn’t Over Yet
Bitcoin has shown some resilience after weeks of consistent price declines, recording a slight upward move in the past day. However, the recovery has not been sufficient to reverse the prevailing bearish sentiment, with the cryptocurrency still…
Central African Republic President Stands by CAR Memecoin Despite Launch Controversy
President Faustin Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic officially launched the CAR memecoin on Feb. 9 via a video shared on his X account. Deepfake Claims Dismissed The President of the Central African Republic, Faustin Archange…
Bitcoin At Risk? Analyst Says Breaking This Price Level Could Spark Significant Volatility
Bitcoin (BTC) has faced heightened volatility in recent weeks, initially driven by Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs and later exacerbated by the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The inflation report sent BTC plummeting to as low as…
Blockchain games see 3x year-on-year rise in activity for January: DappRadar
DappRadar reported that there were 7 million daily unique active wallets in Web3 gaming last month, up 386% compared to January 2024.
Bitcoin’s chance of hitting $125K by June rises as traders bid on upside: Derive
Bitcoin remains stuck below $100,000, but Derive’s Dr. Sean Dawson says its chances of hitting $125,000 by late June have inched up to 44%.
Experts Bullish on BTC Decentralized Finance Growth, Predict Triple-Digit Rise in 2025
Enthusiasm for Bitcoin in decentralized finance remains strong despite the stagnation of total value locked (TVL) since the start of 2025. Some experts attribute BTCFi’s growth to factors such as institutional investors seeking yield and the…