SEC acting chair onboards ex-Coin Center director to crypto task force
Former Coin Center policy director Landon Zinda has left the crypto advocacy group to join the SEC as a senior adviser.
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‘Solana Breakdown Fails’ – Holding $205 Is Crucial To Trigger a Push Higher
Solana experienced extreme volatility on Sunday and Monday as the market reacted to fears of a U.S. trade war. The uncertainty sent the entire crypto space into a sharp sell-off, with SOL dropping over 25% from its Saturday highs. However…
Will Trump’s trade war bring an early end to the Bitcoin bull market?
Bitcoin’s sell-off might not be over yet, but does data point to the potential end of the BTC bull market?
Arkham Intelligence Data Unmasks Satoshi’s $108 Billion Bitcoin Vault
On Tuesday, blockchain analytics entity Arkham Intelligence unveiled its discovery of $108 billion in BTC held within the recognized bitcoin wallets linked to Satoshi Nakamoto. By leveraging advanced forensic tools and the renowned Patoshi Pattern…
SEC is evaluating ‘retroactive relief’ for past coin offerings
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said on Feb. 4 that the agency is reconsidering whether certain types of crypto assets are securities.
Ethereum Make-Or-Break Moment: This Key Level Determines Path To Reach $7,000
Despite Ethereum (ETH) recently losing the critical $3,000 threshold due to broader cryptocurrency market corrections influenced by escalating regulatory tensions between the US and China, optimism for the leading altcoin persists. As of now…
XRP bearish divergence raises chance of $2 retest — Here’s what bulls must do
XRP price faces a double bearish divergence which could trigger a 25% correction.
FTX’s Bahamas arm to repay first creditor group starting on Feb. 18
A distribution notice from FTX Digital Markets showed that the initial group of claimants could expect the value of their funds to be returned plus interest.
Sol Strategies Expands SOL Holdings With 40,300 SOL Acquisition
Sol Strategies has strengthened its validator operations and SOL holdings, acquiring an additional 40,300 SOL worth $9.93 million. Expansion of SOL Holdings and Validator Operations Remain Key for Sol Strategies Sol Strategies Inc., a publicly…
Trump Meme Coin Faces Criticism, But Cathie Wood Sees A Bold Future
After receiving a considerable backlash in the market recently, US President Donald Trump’s meme coin found an unlikely ally: Ark Investment’s CEO Cathie Wood. In an interview with Bloomberg, Cathie Wood boldly claimed that launching Trump’s meme…
Trump, tariffs and the 2025 bull market: Insights from Altcoin Daily interview
Altcoin Daily’s Austin Arnold discusses how global events and Trump’s influence are shaping the crypto bull market.
Zachxbt: North Korea Botches 46,300 XRP Transfer, Leaving Funds Stranded in Blockchain Limbo
As chronicled by blockchain forensic expert Zachxbt in a recent investigative report, operatives linked to North Korea attempted to transfer 46,300 XRP to a digital asset platform but committed a critical misstep by omitting a mandatory destination…
Who is Andean Medjedovic, the alleged $48M KyberSwap hacker?
Canadian national Andean Medjedovic has been accused of committing the $48-million exploit on DeFi protocol KyberSwap.
Bitcoin Price Crash To $91,000 Termed Major ‘Bear Trap’ As Optimism Returns To The Market
Crypto analyst Merlijn has described the Bitcoin price crash to $91,000 as a major bear trap as optimism returns to the market. The flagship crypto had dropped to this level following a wave of weekend sell-offs but has since recovered above the…
R3 Sustainability, Chintai launch $795M tokenized ESG fund
The fund is part of the growing RWA tokenization sector, which refers to financial and other tangible assets minted on the immutable blockchain ledger.
Crypto.com plans to file Cronos ETF, launch stablecoin in 2025
The cryptocurrency exchange recently secured a MiCA license, allowing it to provide services throughout the European Economic Area.
US lawmakers will propose crypto regulation by Nov — Anthony Scaramucci
The former White House communications director reportedly suggested that members of Congress running for reelection ”don’t want to be opposed by the crypto industry.”
Senator Hagerty Introduces GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins
Republican Senator Bill Hagerty introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation in U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on Tuesday, a bill aimed at creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United States. The legislation is part…
After The Bitcoin Crash: Will It Rise Or Drop Again? 5 Key Indicators
In the aftermath of yesterday’s Bitcoin crash, market participants are closely examining whether the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization can rebound or if it faces the prospect of another decline. In a post shared on X today, February…
MIND of Pepe Presale Hits $5M Milestone – Next Big AI Agent Crypto?
While most big-name AI tokens have posted losses in the past week, one new project is still gaining momentum. MIND of Pepe (MIND), which combines an AI agent with meme coin fun, just passed the $5 million mark in its presale. Early investors are…
Dormant Wallets Stir: 89 Legacy Addresses Move $348M in Bitcoin in January
Ethereum game Moonray to launch on Xbox and PS5: Web3 Gamer
Can Ethereum game Moonray repeat the success of Off The Grid when it launches on Xbox and Playstation later this year? Web3 Gamer.
Bitcoin Price On The Brink: Failure To Hold This Level May Trigger Crash To $74,000
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing renewed selling pressure as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China lead to fresh tariffs on both sides. The largest cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $91,000 on…
The first wave of tokenization was a missed opportunity – the next one needn’t be
Tokenization offers a blueprint for commodity markets, as it solves genuine problems.
Ether must hold $2.7K to avoid deeper correction, analysts say
Leveraged long liquidations would surpass $1 billion if Ether’s price falls below $2,650.
XRP Market Update: XRP Records Massive 12% Surge—Is More Upside Coming?
XRP is trading at $2.614 to $2.645 per coin over the last sixty minutes with a market capitalization of $152 billion, a 24-hour trade volume of $16.82 billion, an intraday price range between $2.25 and $2.78, and a gain of over 12% against the U.S…
WazirX urges creditors to approve restructuring plan or face delays
WazirX warns creditors that repayments could be delayed until 2030 if they reject its restructuring plan, which was recently approved by the High Court of Singapore.
Dogecoin Price Knocks Off Second Major Correction, When Will The Recovery To $1 Resume?
Dogecoin is beginning to regain momentum after a sharp drop in the early hours of January 3, a move that liquidated many traders who had been betting on continued upside. This decline wasn’t just another pullback, as it marked the most significant…
Bitcoin risks correction below $90K on US-China trade war concerns
Trade war concerns and traditional market volatility threaten a short-term BTC correction below $90,000, analysts told Cointelegraph.
Trump Barks, China Bites Back—Imposing Tariffs, Anti-Dumping Probes, and Export Limits
While reports indicate that Canada and Mexico may be spared the tariffs instituted by the Trump administration, China was not included in those analyses. China was hit with a 10% tariff on imports beginning this week, which applies to all goods…