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Elixir, Securitize launch DeFi vaults for BlackRock’s BUIDL
Elixir and Securitize have partnered to unlock $1 billion in tokenized real-world assets (RWA) to DeFi. The platforms have launched...
Paxos to Acquire Membrane Finance in Strategic Move to Make USD-Backed Stablecoins MiCA Compliant
This strategic move is aimed at accelerating Paxos’ commitment to compliant financial products and success of its...
Coinbase will delist Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) next month
Coinbase will delist WBTC on December 19, 2024, due to unmet listing criteria. WBTC will be moved to limit-only mode, with...
Betting on Armageddon? Polymarket Users Wager on Nuclear Detonation in 2024
Following U.S. President Joe Biden’s approval for Kyiv to fire long-range missiles into Russian territory, Ukraine reportedly...
Bitfinex Securities launches first tokenized US Treasury bill in El Salvador
Bitfinex Securities is teaming up with NexBridge to bring a tokenized US Treasury bill to El Salvador. USTBL leverages Bitcoin’s...
Nexbridge Brings US Treasuries to Bitcoin Blockchain With USTBL Offering
Nexbridge, a digital asset issuer, has introduced USTBL—a regulated gateway for investors to tap into U.S. Treasury returns through...
Thumzup to add Bitcoin payments for gig economy workers
Thumzup will soon pay its gig workers via Bitcoin. The Nasdaq-listed media and marketing firm recently added BTC as a treasury...
Blackrock Exec Debunks Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s Not a Risk-on Asset’
Blackrock Inc.’s head of digital assets, Robert Mitchnick, recently shared his thoughts on bitcoin during a conversation with Yahoo...
Trump Media eyes Bakkt deal amid crypto expansion: report
Trump Media is looking to acquire Bakkt’s crypto trading business amid plans of expanding into the crypto market. Reports says...
World’s Popularity Soars in Argentina: Over 2.2 Million Registered Users
Argentina has become the country where World, the biometric ID project, is most popular, with over 2.2 million registered users...
Coinbase CEO States Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E. Is a ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ for Economic Freedom
Brian Armstrong, CEO of the U.S.-based crypto behemoth Coinbase, has favored the future efforts of the Department of Government...
President Trump’s Media Company Reportedly Targets Bold All-Share Takeover of Crypto Exchange
President Trump’s Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt, a cryptocurrency...
Satoshi Action Fund Open-Sources Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Model, Hints at Executive Order Implementation
Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, recently announced the open-sourcing of a document for enacting...
NYT: Trump reconsiders pro-crypto choices for Treasury Secretary, slows down his selection process
Trump is now considering Kevin Warsh and Marc Rowan for the US Treasury Secretary position Howard Lutnick is reportedly frustrating...
Planning Ahead: Cosmos Health Looks to Add Bitcoin and Ethereum to Its Treasury
Chicago-based Cosmos Health, a publicly traded, vertically integrated global healthcare company, is diving into the crypto space by...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Trump Reportedly Hold Private Discussion
According to “people familiar with the matter” who spilled the beans to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong...
Ransomware’s Mastermind Faces Justice: DOJ Targets Global Cybercrime Operation
A Russian ransomware kingpin extradited from South Korea to the U.S. faces charges for orchestrating the $16 million Phobos malware...
Goldman Sachs Unveils Plan for Independent Digital Asset Platform to Reshape Markets
Goldman Sachs is planning to spin off its digital assets platform into an independent company, aiming to enable large financial...
Analysts’ Bitcoin $200K Target Fuels Bullish Fire, Bears Brace for Impact
Bitcoin’s projected surge to $200,000 gains momentum as analysts cite pro-crypto policies, sovereign-led demand, and growing...
Michael Saylor’s Poll: Most Believe Bitcoin Will Hit $100K by New Year
Michael Saylor’s poll ignites excitement as 85.6% of voters predict bitcoin smashing $100K by year’s end, fueled by...
BC.GAME Celebrates Third Consecutive Win at the SiGMA Global Gaming Awards With 2024 Best Crypto Casino Title
PRESS RELEASE. November 18, 2024 – BC.GAME has been named “Best Crypto Casino” at the 2024 SiGMA Global Gaming Awards, marking its...
Microstrategy to Raise $1.75 Billion for More Bitcoin Purchases
Microstrategy Incorporated has unveiled a bold plan to raise $1.75 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes,...
Hedera Hashgraph, Catizen prices soar as traders eye Vantard
Cryptocurrencies were fairly mixed on Monday as Bitcoin remained stubbornly above the important support level at $90,000. Hedera...
TEAMZ Web3・AI Summit 2025: Bringing Global Leaders to Tokyo
PRESS RELEASE. TEAMZ is proud to announce that the TEAMZ Web3・AI Summit 2025 will take place on April 16-17, 2025, at the Toranomon...
BC.GAME Celebrates Third Consecutive Win at the SiGMA Global Gaming Awards with 2024 Best Crypto Casino
November 18, 2024 – BC.GAME has been named “Best Crypto Casino” at the 2024 SiGMA Global Gaming Awards, marking its third...
7 AI Chatbots Bet Big on Bitcoin: Price Predictions Heat Up After $90K Rally
On Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady above $90,000, riding high after its post-election rally in the U.S. With...
Gary Gensler Preparing to Exit SEC Chairman Role?
Gary Gensler’s recent speech at the Annual Institute on Securities Regulation event indicates that he may expect to be out of...
Coinshares: Digital Asset Market Hits Unprecedented $138 Billion in Managed Funds
Coinshares reported that digital asset inflows reached $2.2 billion last week, pushing year-to-date inflows to a record $33.5...
MicroStrategy buys another $4.6 billion of Bitcoin
MicroStrategy has added 51,780 Bitcoin (BTC) to its holdings. The company acquired the BTC for $4.6 billion, bringing total...
MARA Plans $700 Million Convertible Notes Offering to Fund Bitcoin Purchase
MARA Holdings, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining firm, has announced plans for a $700 million private offering of convertible...
Metaplanet to buy additional $11.7 million Bitcoin
Metaplanet to raise ¥1.75 billion (over $11.7) in bonds to buy Bitcoin (BTC). The publicly-listed Japanese company has also...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Candlestick Patterns and Volume Trends Hint at Bitcoin’s Next Move
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding firm at $90,466 to $90,738 over the last hour, taking a breather after its recent climb to the $93,483...
JUP price prediction: Analyst says it could mirror SOL
JUP price has retested a key resistance line after bouncing above $1. Crypto analyst Rekt Capital suggests holding above support...
Metaplanet Secures Over $11M in Bonds to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has announced the issuance of about $11.31 million (¥1.75 billion)...
Crypto Transactions Surge in Spain’s Real Estate Market
According to Enlace, a real estate tech company, the number of real estate transactions involving some form of cryptocurrency as...
First European Presidential Candidate Joins the Global Race for Bitcoin With Call for a National Strategic Reserve
In a bold move that echoes recent calls from the U.S. to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Sławomir Mentzen, a...
Financial ‘Indiana Jones’: The Massive Bitcoin Rally Has Not Even Started
Sean Brodrick, also known as the ‘Indiana Jones’ of natural resources, believes that even with the latest price...
Crypto price prediction: What next for Vantard as Bitcoin holds $90k?
Bitcoin rallied to an all-time high above $93,000 recently, creating a market abuzz for altcoins. Ripple’s XRP, which has spiked to...
AI Hysteria Ignores Africa’s Harsh Reality: Lack of Internet Access Remains the True Threat
While discussions about AI’s societal impact dominate globally, Africa’s limited internet access and other realities...
Dormant No More: 2012 Bitcoin Wallet Moves $35.7M, Linked to Last Month’s Whale Transfers
On Sunday, Nov. 17, at block height 870,770, a long-inactive bitcoin wallet—created on June 5, 2012—sprang to life,...
Ripple Urged to Prepare for IPO as SBI Sees XRP Driving Financial Innovation
Ripple’s potential initial public offering (IPO) is gaining traction as SBI supports the move, highlighting XRP’s...
Gensler’s Anticipated Exit Raises Questions: Who Will Lead the SEC Next?
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is expected to resign before completing his term, sparking debate over his successor and the potential...
Michael Saylor Targets $100K Bitcoin This Year — Says All Microstrategy Investors Want More BTC
Michael Saylor is planning a $100K bitcoin celebration, citing bullish momentum fueled by Wall Street support, regulatory optimism,...
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Bitcoin’s $1.5M Bull Case as Optimism Soars
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has doubled down on her $1.5 million “bull case” bitcoin forecast, citing factors such as...
Did Ripple’s CEO Meet Trump? Cryptic Remarks Fuel XRP’s Surge and Speculation
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s remarks amid XRP’s surge have fueled speculation of Trump talks, highlighting hopes...
Despite the Bull Run Prices, AI Cryptos Are Struggling at 18th in Sector Rankings
The latest market data shows artificial intelligence (AI)-focused coins haven’t quite joined the party, missing out on the...
Bybit Rallies to Support Flood-Stricken Communities in Spain: A Commitment to Recovery
Bybit has announced its commitment to assist communities affected by the catastrophic floods in Valencia and other regions of...
Bitcoin’s $90K Era: A Fleeting Moment or the Start of a New Chapter?
On Sunday, Nov. 17, bitcoin is holding steady above $90,000, a figure that it has flirted with multiple times since Nov. 12. The...
Bitcoin 2024: Ten Months in Review, Key Milestones, and Expert Predictions for Year-End
As of Nov. 11, 2024, bitcoin (BTC), the undisputed crypto heavyweight, has enjoyed a phenomenal year. Over the last ten months, it...
3 Challenges to Bitcoin’s Crown: Quantum Computing, Scaling, and Grid Reliance
While bitcoin (BTC) is often heralded as the toughest digital asset in existence, it still has room to grow and adapt to better...
RFK Jr. Calls Bitcoin ‘A Hedge for Middle Class Americans’ Amid Treasury Secretary Contest
On Saturday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the designated Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Trump transition team, took...
Latam Insights: Milei Advocates for Crypto Independence, Hive Updates on Paraguayan Mining Site
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this...
Crypto.com Expands Offerings With Acquisition in Australia
Crypto.com has announced its acquisition of Fintek Securities Pty Ltd., a brokerage firm with an Australian Financial Services...
Bitcoin Hits 90K, DOGE Moons on Trump News, Pepe Surges on CEX Listings — Week in Review
Bitcoin hits historic $90k, DOGE skyrockets as Elon Musk takes on Trump’s quest to slash regulations, and PEPE Surges 40% on...
XRP up 83% in a week to hit $1 as Vantard’s presale approaches $850k
Key takeaways XRP rallied by over 80% in a week to hit $1 amid a favorable regulatory shift. Vantard’s presale now stands at $838k...
President Trump Meets Milei: ‘Make Argentina Great Again’
Javier Milei, the libertarian President of Argentina, became the first international leader to meet with President-elect Donald...
Fintech Startup Raises $1.5M to Democratize Maritime Finance
Maritime fintech startup Shipfinex secured $1.5 million in seed funding to democratize maritime finance through blockchain-enabled...
Russian Energy Ministry Proposes Periodic Crypto Mining Restrictions in Certain Regions
The Russian Energy Ministry has officially proposed limiting crypto mining activities in certain special regions affected by energy...
DOJ’s Crypto Enforcement Cracks Down on $73M Laundering Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday that Daren Li, a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, has pleaded...
Rogue-Lite Adventure Meets Player-Driven Economy in Etherscape
Join Regina as she uncovers the allure of this dungeon-crawling sensation dominating charts just days after its release. Last...
A $9.7 Billion Boom in 14 Days—Stablecoin Market Eyes Historic Peak
Over the past 14 days since Nov. 2, an eye-popping $9.736 billion has flowed into the stablecoin economy, adding to the $555...
Renowned Investor Jim Rogers Warns ‘America First’ Policy Will Trigger ‘Biggest Recession Ever’
Jim Rogers warns Trump’s “America First” trade policies could ignite the “biggest recession ever,” fueled by...
Ripple CEO Predicts US Crypto Boom Amid XRP’s Explosive Growth
Ripple’s CEO predicts a seismic shift in U.S. cryptocurrency, citing potential reduced SEC oversight under Trump and surging...
Former SEC Official Calls for Gensler to Resign, End All Crypto Crackdowns
A former SEC enforcement chief has called for Chair Gary Gensler to resign and end crypto enforcement, citing Trump’s victory and...
Nigerian Crypto Industry Players Applaud Proposal to Jail Ponzi Operators
Nigeria’s proposed Investments and Securities Bill, which proposes jail terms for Ponzi scheme operators, has been welcomed...
Phantom Wallet Update Leaves Trader With a $1 Million Loss Lesson
A recent update of Phantom, the signature self-custody wallet for the Solana blockchain, logged a meme coin trader out of his...
Rise of the Machines: African Students Fear AI Will Steal Their Jobs
African university students are concerned about the impact of AI on job prospects, while experts argue for a balanced approach that...
Digital Collectibles Explode—Cryptopunks Soar 665% Amid $179M NFT Market Surge
With crypto markets buzzing this week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales followed a similar trajectory, climbing an impressive 90.74%...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Holds Above $90K Despite Consolidation
Bitcoin has been holding steady at $90,258 to $90,509 over the last hour and indicators suggest a continuation of positive...
Crypto ETFs Take a Hit: Fidelity and Grayscale Lead Losses
On Friday, after a tough Thursday of losses, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced another dip. Similarly, the...
Michael Saylor’s ‘No Second Best’ Holds Strong as BTC Outpaces Hypothetical ETH Investment
Based on blockchaincenter.net’s “there is no second best” index—drawing from Michael Saylor’s...
It’s Morning in America for Crypto
With a decisive electoral sweep of the presidency and Congress, Trump’s second term could mark a transformative era for bitcoin,...
Hong Kong Exposes Crypto Firms Misrepresenting as Licensed Banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a warning about the misuse of the term “bank” by overseas crypto firms operating...
Tourism Industry Veteran: Global Travel Lacks Standards, Blockchain the Missing Link
A travel industry veteran believes blockchain technology can unify the global travel industry, standardize communication protocols...
Russia’s Massive Leap: Digital Financial Market Eyes Trillion-Ruble Milestone
Russia’s issuance of digital financial assets could reach 10 trillion rubles (approximately $101.36 billion) by 2026, according to...
Norway’s CBDC Timeline Clouded by Expert Committee’s Bold Advice
A Norwegian expert committee advising lawmakers has recommended no immediate need to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC)....
Hive Announces Paraguayan Mining Site Construction Update, Hardware Revamp
Hive Mining, a data center and crypto mining company, gave an update on the construction of a Paraguayan bitcoin mega mining site...
JPMorgan CEO Excluded From Trump’s Visionary Administration
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced that JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, a vocal crypto critic, will not be invited to...
Prosecutors Ease Off: Crypto Crimes Lose Spotlight in Manhattan
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan will scale back its focus on cryptocurrency crimes after securing high-profile...
Breaking BRICS: Analyst Warns of Trump’s Bid to Weaken Global Alliance
Trump’s foreign policy will target BRICS as its main adversary, aiming to disrupt the coalition and counter the influence of China...
Trump Appoints Former SEC Chair to a Role That Could Influence Crypto Oversight
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to a key role, drawing attention to his crypto...
A Crypto Mixer’s Endgame: Helix Operator Sentenced With $400M Asset Forfeiture
The DOJ has sentenced the operator of Helix, a cryptocurrency mixer, to prison and ordered the forfeiture of over $400 million in...
Head of research at VanEck says Bitcoin bull run is just getting started
Matthew Sigel predicts Bitcoin’s bull run will continue for at least two more quarters. Institutional interest is growing, with...
Solidion Technology Allocates 60% of Its Cash to Buying Bitcoin
Solidion Technology follows other institutional investors such as Microstrategy by purchasing bitcoin with a plan for future...
XRP and ADA soar as Bitcoin eyes breakout above $90k
XRP and Cardano tokens are top gainers among top 10 coins by market cap in the past 24-hour gains. Bitcoin trades above $90,000 as...
FTX Targets Binance and CZ With $1.8 Billion Clawback
Crypto mogul Changpeng Zhao—notoriously known as “CZ”—may be out of prison, but he’s not out of...
FIU investing Upbit for what could be the largest KYC scandals in crypto history
South Korea’s FIU investigating Upbit for failing to verify 500,000–600,000 accounts properly. Upbit could face billions in fines...
Meme Coins Take 2024 by Storm: Sector Explodes With $93 Billion Growth
On Friday, the meme coin economy is down by 6.3% since yesterday with several of the top coins posting declines. Despite the drop,...
Investors withdraw appeal in Dogecoin lawsuit against Elon Musk
Plaintiffs have dropped their appeal in the Dogecoin lawsuit against Elon Musk. Judge Hellerstein in August ruled Musk’s public...
Holders Less Likely to Sell Low Cap Meme Coins Knowing Binance, Coinbase Listings Could Happen – Could PEPU, STARS List Next?
As Binance welcomes obscure, lower-market-cap meme coins, the opportunity for everyday retail traders to make life-changing money...