Crypto Biz: Trump’s arrival marks a pivotal shift for digital assets
In typically Trump style, the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration was marked by excitement, concern and outright confusion from the crypto faithful.
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Andreessen Horowitz to close UK office to focus on US crypto efforts
The London building, opened in 2023 while UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was in office, will be shuttered in favor of focusing on the venture capital firm’s US operations.
OKG Research: Stablecoins Can Create up to $100 Billion in Demand for U.S. Debt
The direct demand created for U.S. debt by stablecoins could grow exponentially in 2025. Stablecoins Can Leverage U.S. Debt for Massive Growth An analysis by OKG Research predicts that stablecoins such as USDT and USDC will directly increase the…
Ripple seeks deadline for cross-appeal brief in SEC case
Ripple Labs has requested a due date for its cross-appeal brief in its ongoing legal battle against the US SEC.
African Regulators to Follow U.S. Lead on Crypto Regulations, Says Yellow Card CEO
Chris Maurice, CEO of Yellow Card, believes the emergence of a crypto-friendly government in the U.S. will prompt African regulators to establish rules for the sector. African Regulators Seen Following U.S. Lead The recent emergence of a…
Trump Daughter Ivanka Slams Fake Crypto Coin Exploiting Her Name
From Trump to Melania, we now have the Ivanka Trump coin. The crypto industry is going full-throttle on Trump mania, but at least one family member isn’t happy with the latest development, particularly the release of the $IVANKA coin. In a post on…
The Cynics and Idealists of Bitcoin
There is something to the stereotype of naive dreamers and idealists, or cold hard realists and cynics. Stereotypes don’t just come into being baselessly, there is a kernel of truth to them, otherwise they would not have spread virally as an idea…
MicroStrategy announces debt buyback amid potential tax on BTC gains
According to data from SaylorTracker, MicroStrategy shares are currently trading at a net asset value (NAV) of 1.86x.
TRUMP, DOGE, BONK ETF approvals likely, but Cathie Wood won’t invest: Finance Redefined
ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood said she won’t buy the Trump token due to its lack of utility, as she remains focused on Bitcoin, Ether and Solana.
Matrixport: Chinese New Year Can Spur 20% Increase in Bitcoin Price
Increased user interest in bitcoin during the Chinese New Year celebration could spark another significant price increase for BTC, based on historical data. Chinese New Year Could Result in a New High for Bitcoin Bitcoin has seen a considerable…
Dear President Trump: Bitcoin Reserve, Not Shitcoin Reserve
Yesterday, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) entitled “Strengthening American Leadership In Digital Financial Technology.”The document outlines the ways in which the U.S. government will embrace “digital assets” and support the rights
SAB 122 Is A Bigger Bitcoin Price Catalyst Than The US BTC Reserve
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Thursday, January 23, the rescission of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121, a directive that had imposed stringent accounting requirements on crypto custody for US banks and…
Ethereum Could Skyrocket as Lightchain AI Nears Testnet Launch
PRESS RELEASE. Ethereum has long been a dominant force in the blockchain space. But with the upcoming testnet launch of Lightchain AI—a revolutionary blockchain platform integrating artificial intelligence—Ethereum’s potential to surge to new…
ECB member doubles down on digital euro after Trump’s crypto EO: Report
Piero Cipollone reportedly said Donald Trump’s executive order affecting stablecoins could potentially influence people considering abandoning big banks.
Trump’s Digital Assets Executive Order May Not Last — Senator Lummis is Doing it Right
Follow Anastasia on X. Last night, President Trump signed the “Digital Assets” executive order (EO), and let’s just say Bitcoiners are feeling... sour. Initially, rumors swirled that this might be the long anticipated Strategic Bitcoin Reserve…
World Chain Adopts Chainlink CCIP for Cross-Chain Operations
World Chain has adopted Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to enhance blockchain interconnectivity, representing a pivotal step forward in the evolution of decentralized systems. Chainlink Integration Expand to World Chain…
Crypto czar David Sacks likens Trump’s memecoin to a ‘baseball card’
President Trump’s controversial memecoin took the crypto world by storm, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.
Price analysis 1/24: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, LINK, AVAX, XLM
Bitcoin is holding firm above $100,000, indicating that every minor dip is being purchased in anticipation of new all-time highs.
Investor Sentiment on Bitcoin Mining Stocks: Institutions Bet Big on CORZ, WULF, IREN and HUT
Gain insights into investor sentiment on Bitcoin mining stocks through institutional ownership trends. Institutions favored hybrid miners with major HPC/AI deals: $CORZ, $WULF, $IREN, and $HUT recorded the largest increases in institutional…
XRP Long Term Potential Remains Extremely Bullish Possibility Of Price At $20
The XRP price is in the spotlight again, as a crypto analyst has shared his short—to long-term prediction for the third-largest altcoin. While the asset has experienced a series of bullish events that have driven its price to its current level, the…
Tokenized bond market may 30x by 2030 — fintech exec
According to data from RWA.xyz, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) currently have a market capitalization of over $16.6 billion.
Top Analyst Predicts AI Crypto “Supercycle” as MIND of Pepe Presale Nears $3.5M
AI is shaking up the crypto market, and one top analyst thinks some bigger moves are coming. The analyst has even suggested an AI “supercycle” is imminent. Meanwhile, MIND of Pepe (MIND), a new project that mixes AI and memes, is grabbing attention…
ZachXBT rug pull drama reveals extent of unpaid detective work
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT faced a flurry of rug pull accusations after withdrawing liquidity from a memecoin, raising questions about the unrecognized value of his contributions.
UTXO Acquires Hong Kong-Listed Company to Lead Strategic Investments in Bitcoin and Web3
UTXO Management’s acquisition of HK Asia Holdings Limited aims to position the company as a force in Hong Kong’s dynamic financial ecosystem. UTXO Management Completes Strategic Expansion Into Hong Kong UTXO Management, in partnership with…
The 4 Best Presales to Buy as Morgan Stanley Sets to Expand its Crypto Market Presence
Donald Trump winning the elections has ushered in an unprecedented amount of bullish sentiment in the crypto market. With tons of crypto-friendly regulatory changes expected in the coming weeks, Morgan Stanley is among the first banks to openly…
Bitcoin to $150K in 2025, Analyst Says. Will Wall Street Pepe Ride the 100x Wave?
James Check, a Glassdote analyst, has predicted that Bitcoin ($BTC) could cross the $150K mark in 2025. This prediction is inspired by the token’s 2016-2017 cycle when Bitcoin moved from the range of $800-1600 to $19,783. If BTC follows the same…
Bitcoin Enthusiasm Peaks At $100K, Yet Expert Eyes A $95K Dip
The consistent retail demand for Bitcoin at the $100,000 mark, which indicates high investor confidence, has recently drawn notice. However, because short-term holders are driving the present accumulating trend, market watchers are warning of a…
As the British embrace crypto, businesses must catch up to hold ground
Cryptocurrency goes mainstream in the UK. British businesses must introduce crypto solutions.
Bitcoin bull market at risk? 7 indicators warn of BTC price 'cycle top'
Bitcoin onchain indicators are already cautioning over possible distribution of coins by investors despite sky-high BTC price targets.
Trump’s executive order a ’game-changer’ for institutional crypto adoption
Institutional cryptocurrency payments could become more popular thanks to Trump’s incoming crypto task force and CBDC ban.