Global CBDC development faces challenges after US ban
The US may have little use for CBDCs, but jurisdictions like the EU have good reasons to keep building wholesale CBDCs, even following Trump’s ban.
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AI agents in DeFi: How real-time data ensures market safety
AI agents automate DeFi trading and liquidity, but concerns about data accuracy and safety spark vital questions.
Solana stablecoin supply hits $10B ATH, TVL up 800% — Can SOL price reach $1K?
Can Solana hit four figures this year? Several market analysts believe that a $1,000 price target is possible this cycle, particularly under Trump’s administration.
BRC-2.0 Bitcoin Tokens Could Outshine Runes
Follow me on X for more Bitcoin Alphahttps://x.com/GuerillaV2 In a recent announcement, Best in Slot, the infrastructure company powering some of the most popular Bitcoin applications and wallets like Xverse and Liquidium…
Traders lose millions as memecoin downturn deepens
A trader who invested over $1 million in memecoins saw nearly 90% of their funds vanish in just two days as the hype-driven tokens plummeted.
Dust Worth Millions: Coinbase Executive Identifies Ross Ulbricht-Linked Wallets Containing 430 Bitcoin
Conor Grogan, Director of Product Strategy at Coinbase, has recently linked 430 bitcoin to the now-free former founder and operator of Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht. According to Grogan, these funds are scattered across dozens of wallets that were not…
Canada to monitor crypto transactions for drug money
Canada’s FINTRAC updates AML strategies, emphasizing cryptocurrency’s role in combating synthetic opioid-related money laundering.
SEC Rescinds SAB 121, Permitting Banks to Custody Bitcoin
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially rescinded Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121, a controversial rule that had long hindered banks from offering bitcoin and crypto custody services. This…
MicroStrategy may owe taxes on $19B unrealized Bitcoin gains: Report
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin portfolio has unrealized gains amounting to more than $19.3 billion.
Uniswap Aims For Recovery – Bulls Take A Stand At $12.3 Support
Uniswap is making a determined effort to bounce back, with bulls stepping up to defend the crucial $12.3 support level. This price point has become a pivotal battleground since it could pave the way for a potential recovery or signal further…
From Hype to Reality: BingX’s CPO Vivien Lin Talks $TRUMP, Memes, and Mainstream Crypto Adoption
What do a U.S. President, meme tokens, and cryptocurrency exchanges have in common? Together, they are driving the conversation around mainstream crypto adoption. Donald Trump launched his new meme token $TRUMP on January 18th, just 2 days before…
Cryptoquant CEO: China May Already Have Sold Its Bitcoin Stash
Ki Joung Yu, founder and CEO of Cryptoquant, stated that while most lists include China as one of the countries with the most bitcoin, the Chinese government may have already sold its BTC reserves back in 2019. Cryptoquant CEO: China Might Be out…
‘Bitcoin reserve or nothing’ — Ripple slammed for pushing multi-asset reserve
The Bitcoin community is unhappy with Ripple pushing the creation of a diversified crypto reserve, slamming the firm for “prioritizing their own interests.”
THORChain pauses Bitcoin, Ether lending amid insolvency risks
THORChain temporarily suspended lending and savers programs to prevent insolvency and safeguard liquidity providers.
Trump’s executive order excludes Fed, FDIC from crypto working group
The executive order will also exclude the US central bank from future stablecoin regulation, according to industry insiders.
Crypto 'confused' on Trump stockpile as Bitcoin price rejects at $106K
Bitcoin and crypto benefits on the back of US President Donald Trump's executive order are "100% not priced in."
Bitcoin NVT Golden Cross Hits 60-Day Low: Is This Bullish?
Vitalik outlines strategy for scaling Ethereum and strengthening ETH
Vitalik Buterin released a blog post outlining an Ethereum scaling roadmap, including layer-2 growth, blob scaling and ETH as a core ecosystem driver.
Is the scrapping of SAB 121 a poisoned chalice for Bitcoin?
Community members argued that encouraging banks to hold other people’s Bitcoin strays from the original vision of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
SEC Repeals SAB 121, Opening the Floodgates for Banks to Enter the Crypto Market
The SEC has repealed SAB 121, ending a saga involving a congressional bill and a presidential veto. This opens new possibilities for traditional financial institutions, that are now free to offer crypto services involving custody to their…
John McAfee AI token adds surprise chapter to his crypto story
Early crypto proponent John McAfee has posthumously announced an AI token project that first appeared to be a hack.
Trump-inspired memecoins gain traction on BNB Chain
Binance’s BNB Chain releases an easy memecoin creation guide as Trump-inspired tokens spark investor interest and legal debates.
B2BROKER’s B2TRADER Gets a Major Update with C-Book Routing, Flexible Markups, and Mobile Trading
PRESS RELEASE. B2BROKER has released a new version of its multi-asset and multi-market trading platform, B2TRADER. The latest release, B2TRADER 2.2, introduces significant improvements designed to optimise trading efficiency and give brokers…
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht thanks Trump for full pardon
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, freed by Donald Trump’s pardon after more than 11 years in prison, called the US president “a man of his word.”
Meme Coin Alert: Ivanka Trump Warns About Fake IVANKA Token
Ivanka Trump, President Trump’s daughter, has alerted the public about a fake meme coin being launched without her permission. Through social media channels, Trump stated that she had no links to this token and that she was evaluating taking…
Think Dogecoin Has Topped Out? Two Factors That Say ‘No Way’
In an analysis provided by crypto analyst Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA), Dogecoin (DOGE) emerges as an altcoin defying current market skepticism, with technical indicators suggesting a bullish continuation rather than a peak. Dogecoin Is Still Bullish…
Semler Scientific to raise $75M to fund Bitcoin buys as paper gains near $30M
Semler Scientific is planning to raise $75 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes, which will help fund further Bitcoin purchases.
Ether set for ‘potential tactical breakout’ after SEC kills SAB 121
A crypto analyst says ETH is signaling a potential “low-risk, high-reward opportunity” after the Securities and Exchange Commission killed a controversial accounting rule.
Trump’s Executive Order Rejects CBDCs, Considers Crypto Reserves, and Aims to Revamp Regulations
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at elevating America’s leadership in digital asset innovation and blockchain technology. Issued on Jan. 23, 2025, this directive outlines a vision to cultivate a responsible digital…
Ethereum marketing firm launch ‘perfect timing’ to make bull case to Wall St
The Ethereum Foundation-backed marketing firm Etherealize is looking to address the lack of institutional education on the blockchain.