Kraken restores staking services in US after 2-year hiatus
Kraken was one of the many crypto firms targeted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under former Chair Gary Gensler’s leadership.
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BTC vs. XRP: Experts Warn of Concentration Risks in US Bitcoin-Only Reserve
Experts warn that a bitcoin-only reserve poses concentration risks and exposes the U.S. to potential volatility. Two experts urge the U.S. administration to diversify its crypto stockpile to build a resilient digital reserve and reduce systemic…
SBF’s parents seek pardon from President Trump: Report
SBF’s parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, are reportedly exploring the possibility of putting their son’s case before President Trump for clemency.
Bitcoin futures metric adds $1.2B after FOMC, but retail investor spending is down 50% — Why?
Bitcoin trades above $100,000, but investors’ “unit bias” and the rise of spot BTC ETFs have drastically decreased retail investors’ presence in the market.
Apollo launches tokenized private credit fund
Supported by Securitize, it tokenizes an existing Apollo fund and operates across multiple networks.
Bitcoin Outflows Signal Bullish Strength As Demand Remains High At $100K – What This Means
Bitcoin (BTC) has seen an impressive 8% surge since Monday, solidifying $100K as a strong support level. After weeks of volatility and uncertainty, BTC has now reclaimed key levels and is pushing toward an all-time high (ATH) retest. Investors and…
Crypto firms double down on influencing US elections via PACs in 2026
A spokesperson for Fairshake said the PAC was “keeping [its] foot on the gas” after its success in the 2024 US elections.
Danny Ryan’s return? Ethereum wallets say yes
Wallets holding $159 million in ETH have informally voted Danny Ryan, an Ethereum researcher, to be the next leader of the Ethereum Foundation.
Interest in Bitcoin-backed loans returns: Will TradFi join this time?
The Bitcoin-backed loans market is expected to grow fivefold in the coming years. Cointelegraph explores the nuts and bolts of the niche industry.
Ross Ulbricht Wallet Woes: Accidental Transaction Tanks Pumpfun Coin By $12M
Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the notorious Silk Road marketplace, recently made headlines again—not for his controversial past or his pardon by former President Donald Trump, but for a staggering $12 million loss incurred while trading a memecoin…
Bitcoin ETFs Gain $92 Million While Ethereum ETFs Experience $4.82 Million Outflow
The market momentum for bitcoin ETFs continued after a sluggish start to the week, with Wednesday’s inflow hitting $92 million. Bitcoin ETFs Attract $92 Million in Fresh Inflows On Wednesday, Jan. 29, bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs)…
Ethereum Price Forms Falling Wedge Pattern On 1-Day Chart That Suggests 20% Rally Is Coming
Ethereum’s price action is showing signs of an impending breakout as it moves back and forth within a falling wedge pattern on the daily candlestick time frame chart. According to an analysis first posted on the TradingView platform, this formation…
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund grows indirect BTC exposure by 153%
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, has positions in MicroStrategy, Square, Tesla, MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms and Coinbase.
Bitcoin mining hashrate set to slow down — Here’s why
After a tough 2024 for the Bitcoin mining industry, mining companies might finally get some relief as competition might slowly cool down.
Here’s why DeepSeek crashed your Bitcoin and crypto
DeepSeek may have “nothing to do” with crypto, but its sudden entrance on the scene affected crypto prices.
XRP's 50% rally outperforms crypto market in January — Is $4 the next stop?
XRP decoupled from the crypto market after positive regulatory developments for Ripple Labs reinforced investors' bullish conviction in the altcoin.
Will Trump’s Executive Order Break Bitcoin’s Four-Year Market Cycle?
The Bitcoin market has long been defined by its seemingly immutable four-year cycle, a pattern of three years of surging prices followed by a sharp correction. However, a seismic shift in policy from Washington, led by former President Donald…
How Bitcoin Empowers Women
I was recently having a conversation with a friend in Kenya who described how difficult it was for women in that country to stand in local elections due to the complexity of setting up a bank account. The first challenge is to obtain identification…
Must-See Crypto Charts: Analyst Reveals What You Can’t Afford To Miss
In a market breakdown shared on X, independent trader and Zero Complexity Trading founder Koroush Khaneghah points to a handful of critical crypto charts that he believes could dictate the next major market move. Khaneghah, who has invested in over…
Bitcoin DeFi project Elastos closes $20M investment round
At more than $100,000 per coin, Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a financial asset that can unlock new wealth opportunities for holders.
ECB president ‘confident’ Bitcoin will not enter central bank reserves
Christine Lagarde seemed to dismiss concerns that Czechia’s central bank would adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
Grayscale Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF as Mining Industry Poised for Massive Growth
Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF, offering investors exposure to bitcoin mining firms, as the industry continues to expand. Grayscale Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF for Crypto-Focused Investors Crypto asset…
5 New Crypto to Explode as Trump Starts New Crypto Venture with Charles Schwab
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has announced a new crypto venture, Truth.Fi, in partnership with Charles Schwab, a giant of the financial services industry. The venture, which is being called ‘a natural expansion of the Truth…
Czech National Bank To Assess Bitcoin as Part of Reserve Strategy
The Bank Board of the Czech National Bank (CNB) has approved a proposal to evaluate investing in new asset classes, including Bitcoin, as part of its international reserve management strategy. The decision came during a meeting today where the…
Hashing It Out: Blockchain, AI and the future of wearable technology
The latest episode of HIO looks at how blockchain and AI transform wearable technology with Cudis CEO Edison Chen, who explains how Web3 gives users control over their health data.
Bitcoin Market Cycle Reflects Structural Similarities to 2015–2018, Says Glassnode
Solana Restested A Key Level And Now Faces Resistance – Breakout Next?
Solana (SOL) has been navigating extreme volatility as the broader market shifted from bearish to bullish within hours yesterday. After experiencing a sharp 25% decline from its all-time high (ATH) in less than two weeks, SOL tested a crucial…
9 curious things about DeepSeek R1: AI Eye
Curious facts about DeepSeek: It’s not AI’s ‘Sputnik Moment,’ it has erotic dreams about censorship, you can run it at home for $6K. AI Eye.
BTC price taps $106K as US GDP miss boosts Bitcoin bull case
Bitcoin continues to flirt with a breakout toward all-time highs as macro tailwinds strengthen.
Grayscale Investments Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF
Grayscale Investments LLC has officially launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), providing investors with a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry. This ETF is designed for those who want to invest in Bitcoin…