Bitcoin’s price movement ‘looks very manufactured’ — Samson Mow
“It seems like it’s some sort of price suppression,” said Mow during a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong.
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Understanding perpetual strike preferred stocks: Strategy’s latest offering explained
Strategy’s latest capital-raising method, perpetual strike preferred stock, is designed to fund Bitcoin buys with priority dividends, conversion options and controlled dilution.
Regulators to blame for LIBRA memecoin scandal — Coin Bureau founder
Some in the crypto community are outraged about the lack of legal clarity around memecoins like Libra, which collapsed soon after endorsement by Argentine President Javier Milei.
FTX’s $1.2B Repayments: Key to Crypto Industry Recovery and Presales like Best Wallet Token?
The FTX saga has entered yet another chapter since the exchange collapsed nearly three years ago. The company has begun repaying an estimated $1.2B to its first wave of former FTX users. The news could have a significant impact not only on the…
Think XRP Is ‘Crashing’? Analyst Says You Deserve A Slap!
XRP has recently witnessed a notable decline, slipping by 5% over the past week. The altcoin dropped below key levels of $2.40 and $2.45, raising concerns among investors. However, a market analyst believes this price shift is not a sign of a crash…
Steam Kicks out Pirate Game for Stealing Crypto Wallets
Valve has removed a game titled Piratefi from its online store Steam after it was discovered to be embedded with malware. Security researchers, including Marius Genheimer from SECUINFRA Falcon Team, revealed to Techcrunch that the malware was…
Wintermute to open New York office, eyes OTC and derivatives growth
Wintermute plans US expansion with a new New York office, betting on pro-crypto policies under the Trump administration, CEO Evgeny Gaevoy says.
Bitcoin bull market can survive $77K BTC price dip in 2025 — Analyst
Bitcoin should not reenter a bear market in 2025, even with a 30% BTC price drop, says CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju.
Bitcoin Meets Fiscal Reality: Fidelity’s Timmer Predicts What’s Next
In a note published on Tuesday, Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, discusses how a shifting economic landscape could influence markets, central bank policy, and the trajectory of both Bitcoin and gold. With the…
Russian Power Company Reports $14 Million Loss Due to Illegal Crypto Mining
Russian power company Rosseti suffered over $14 million in losses in 2024 due to illegal crypto-mining operations, which have led to network congestion, equipment damage, and criminal investigations. Unauthorized Crypto Mining Results in Heavy…
Libra’s Hayden Davis Says He Sent Money to Javier Milei’s Sister
Reporting from Coindesk has revealed that Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures, one of the entities behind the embattled memecoin Libra, allegedly boasted about sending money to Karina Milei, Argentinian President Javier Milei’s sister, months…
Vivek Ramaswamy: Post-’Easy Money’ Economy to Drive Corporate Bitcoin Adoption
As global markets grapple with tighter monetary policies, entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy predicts a structural shift in corporate finance strategies, with bitcoin poised to become a staple of institutional treasuries…
Ethereum To Move Sideways For 2-3 Months? Analyst Says Longer ETH Consolidation Is Needed
Ethereum (ETH) has failed to break from a key level, retracing 4% as most of the market bleeds. Some analysts believe that ETH’s next leg up won’t come in a few months, as the second-largest cryptocurrency could move sideways until May. Ethereum To…
Hong Kong remains an ‘open and vibrant market’ for crypto, says financial secretary
Hong Kong financial secretary Paul Chan Mo-po says an exciting upcoming development is the intersection of AI and blockchain, which he said would create more use cases.
Crypto firms need to go public to ‘address Wall Street’ — BitGo CEO
BitGo boss Mike Belsche has hinted at a potential public offering for his crypto custody firm, and says going public would help to “deliver trust in digital assets.”
Bitcoin vs. the Dollar: Why Trust Matters More Than You Think
US Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as Trump’s commerce secretary
The US Senate confirmed former Cantor Fitzgerald CEO and crypto advocate Howard Lutnik as President Donald Trump’s commerce secretary.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Stuck In Limbo—What’s Holding Back The Recovery?
Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.270 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might face hurdles near $0.2550. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.270 and $0.260 levels. The price is trading below the…
Polygon Q4 Digest: Agglayer Testnet Launch Drives 30% Spike In POL Market Cap
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Polygon (formerly MATIC) experienced a significant mixed performance in key metrics, primarily driven by the testnet launch of its interoperability protocol, Agglayer. This new initiative aims to facilitate…
Okx Goes All In on Europe After Securing MiCA License for 28 Countries
Okx has secured a MiCA license, unlocking crypto services for 400 million people across 28 European countries with free euro transactions, local payments, and 300+ trading pairs. Okx Expands Crypto Services Across Europe with MiCA License Crypto…
XRP Price Loses Steam—Can It Overcome These Challenges?
XRP price is down from the $2.85 resistance zone. The price is showing a few bearish signs and must clear $2.650 to start a fresh increase. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.70 level. The price is now trading below $2.650 and the…
Crypto custodian BitGo launches OTC trading amid rumored late 2025 IPO
OTC infrastructure firm Finery Markets says OTC trading volume skyrocketed last year, driven by Donald Trump’s election win and demand for spot crypto ETFs.
Coinbase execs hit with stockholder suit claiming they downplayed bankruptcy risks
Coinbase shareholder Wenduo Guo has sued the crypto exchange and its top executives for allegedly violating securities laws.
Is Ethereum Quietly Building Momentum for a Rally? Analysts Weigh In
Ethereum’s recent price performance indicates a departure from the negative trends that are seen in the broader cryptocurrency market. While assets such as Bitcoin have faced downward pressure, Ethereum managed a slight positive move yesterday…
Hungary’s Economy Rises as US-Russia Talks Fuel Market Optimism
Hungary’s economy is rebounding as potential peace talks between Russia and the U.S. fuel market optimism, with leaders stressing the financial benefits of diplomatic progress. Hungary’s Economy Gains as Peace Talks Show Promise Diplomatic…
Ethereum Price Eyes Key Breakout—Will Momentum Lead to a Surge?
Ethereum price is showing positive signs above the $2,620 zone. ETH is outshining Bitcoin and might start another increase in the near term. Ethereum is still showing positive signs above the $2,600 zone. The price is trading above $2,650 and the…
Libra co-creator bragged about paying Javier Milei’s sister for token post: Report
Argentine media reports that Hayden Davis, a figure linked to the Libra token, boasted about paying Javier Milei’s sister for the president to share details of the memecoin.
Bitcoin Price Remains Under Pressure—Can It Break Free?
Bitcoin price started another decline below the $96,200 zone. BTC is retesting the $95,000 support zone and might struggle to recover losses. Bitcoin started a fresh decline from the $97,500 zone. The price is trading below $96,200 and the 100…
Ethereum Exchange Balances Drop To 9-Year Low – Time For A Major Price Move?
According to recent data from CryptoQuant, Ethereum (ETH) reserves on centralized cryptocurrency exchanges have dropped to a nine-year low. Experts suggest that this dwindling ETH supply could indicate an impending ‘supply shock,’ potentially…