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Litecoin ETF Inches Closer to Potential Approval Following Regulatory Filings
Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 and an amended S-1 form on Wednesday on behalf of Canary Capital seeking approval from the SEC to launch the...
Here’s why OKB price spiked 20% today
OKB token surged more than 20% to hit highs of $61.29 on Jan. 17. The altcoin, native to the OKX exchange, rose as the community...
Low-Cost Energy Meets High Hashrates: Bitfufu Eyes Major Oklahoma Mining Stake
Bitfufu has entered into a letter of intent to acquire a controlling interest in a 51-megawatt (MW) bitcoin mining facility based...
Winna.com Brings Transparency to Crypto Gambling with Provably Fair Games
Winna.com, a fast-growing crypto casino, is transforming the online gambling landscape with its innovative approach to fairness and...
Crypto.com Pledges $1 Million to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts
The donation will aid current relief efforts by Los Angeles firefighters while equipping them for potential future emergencies. $1...
Online gambling market to hit $161B in 5 years, new data reveals
Online gambling is projected to hit $161B by 2030. The growth is expected to be driven by tech, the easing of regulations, and the...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Higher Lows Signal a Bullish Breakout Beyond $108K
At press time, bitcoin’s market capitalization is $2.03 trillion, and its current price is cruising along at $102,536 to...
Trump to make crypto a priority with executive order
President-elect Donald Trump could sign the executive order on January 20 when he’s sworn in The order may also create a crypto...
People’s Bank of China Highlights Digital Yuan and Blockchain in 2025 Strategy
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has highlighted the utilization of the digital yuan, China’s central bank digital...
MEXC Platform Token MX: Key Achievements and Highlights of 2024
MEXC, the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform, is pleased to reflect on the key highlights of its MX token in...
Users Circumvent Sony’s Soneium Controversial Block on Meme Coins
Soneium, Sony’s Ethereum Layer 2 platform, attempted to block meme coins as part of its official policy to curb unauthorized...
NEXT BASKET Announces NEBA Token, Powering its Web3 E-commerce Ecosystem
NEXT BASKET Announces NEBA Token, Powering its Web3 E-commerce Ecosystem - CoinJournal NEXT BASKET is a software platform for...
Phantom Achieves $3 Billion Valuation Following $150 Million Funding Round
Phantom, a Solana-focused cryptocurrency wallet with over 15 million monthly users, has reached a $3 billion valuation after...
US Lawmaker’s New Role Could Skyrocket America’s Digital Assets Sector
Tom Emmer’s new appointment in Congress signals a push to foster an environment where digital asset innovation flourishes under...
Malaysia’s PM Discusses Crypto With Binance’s CZ — Shaping Policies to Stay Competitive
Malaysia’s prime minister, after discussions with Binance’s CZ, is urging swift action on blockchain regulations and...
Authorities Target First Crypto Pump-and-Dump Under New South Korean Law
South Korea has cracked down on a pump-and-dump scheme, accusing a suspect of rapid price manipulation under the country’s new...
Coinbase Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans With Rewards and Flexible Repayment Options
Coinbase now lets users borrow up to $100,000 in USDC without selling bitcoin, offering flexible repayment, tax advantages, and...
Namibia Flips the Script: Central Bank Grants Provisional Approval to Crypto Firms
On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa...
Tether Introduces USDT0 to Enhance Blockchain Interoperability
Tether has unveiled USDT0, a refined iteration of its stablecoin, crafted to foster greater interoperability and enable effortless...
Altcoin Season Looms as Bitcoin Dominance Declines, Says QCP Capital
Global markets jumped higher after a softer-than-anticipated Consumer Price Index report, with QCP Capital spotlighting noteworthy...
US Treasury secretary nominee sees “no reason” for CBDC
Scott Bessent believes a CBDC is only for countries that have no other investment alternatives He adds that many countries are only...
Bitcoin Bound for $175,000: Fundstrat Exec Forecasts Unprecedented Climb
In a recent conversation with Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, Sean Farrell, it was posited that bitcoin could...
Donald Trump’s team considering XRP, Solana, and USDC strategic reserves
Trump’s team eyes XRP, Solana, and USDC reserves as part of the “America-first” policy. The move aims to boost US crypto...
Thailand SEC Explores Bitcoin ETF Listing
The local listing of bitcoin ETFs is being weighed by the Thailand SEC which would make them accessible to both individuals and...
Nasdaq files 19b-4 form for ‘Canary Litecoin ETF’ SEC approval
Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form for the proposed Canary Litecoin ETF. The SEC recently asked Canary Capital to amend the S-1 form of...
‘Next Stop, $1 Trillion’: Uniswap Celebrates $500B in L2 Volume
On Thursday, the decentralized exchange (dex) and automated market maker (AMM) Uniswap revealed that transaction volumes on the...
Switzerland’s PostFinance AG bank introduces Ethereum staking
PostFinance AG launches Ethereum staking, expanding its crypto service offerings. The move aligns with rising global crypto...
Upbit Under Fire: South Korean Regulator Orders Halt on New Users
The South Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has ordered Upbit to temporarily halt services for new users after finding...
Coinbase introduces USD Coin (USDC) loans using Bitcoin as collateral
Coinbase has introduced USDC loans with Bitcoin as collateral. The loans are available for US customers. The loans have no fixed...
XRP Nears Historic Highs: Over 23% of Supply Held by Just 11 Exchanges
As XRP reaches new price milestones in 2025, drawing closer to its historic peak, a considerable share of the digital asset resides...
eToro files for IPO in the US: report
Crypto-friendly trading platform eToro files for US IPO. eToro is eyeing the IPO at a valuation of $5 billion. eToro, a...
XRP Market Update: Price Rockets to $3.30, Closing in on 2018 All-Time High
XRP’s price is cruising around $3.26 to $3.30 over the last hour, reflecting an 18% gain over the past 24 hours. During this...
WEEX 2024 Annual Report: Over 5 Million Users, Daily Trading Volume Exceeds $5 Billion, Team Expands to 500+
In 2024, WEEX concluded the year with exceptional achievements and impressive growth. Through a commitment to innovation, security,...
Bitcoin Fever Reaches Corporate Argentina: These Unicorns Already Hold BTC
While the trend of corporations warming up to holding bitcoin as a reserve asset is starting to grow in the U.S., three unicorns in...
iDEGEN presale nears end as Franklin Templeton notes role of AI agents in crypto
iDEGEN has shifted from a dynamic presale model to a more predictable pricing model. The iDEGEN presale is scheduled to end on...
Russian National Jailed for Funding Ukrainian Forces With Crypto
A Russian national was sentenced to seven years in prison for high treason involving cryptocurrency. The individual repeatedly...
US SEC set to revamp crypto policies under Trump leadership
Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda will hold the majority among the SEC-appointed commissioners The pair could freeze or...
SEC Chief: Bitcoin Clear but 15,000 Crypto Tokens Face Uncertain Fate
SEC chair warns most crypto tokens lack compliance and face uncertain futures, while bitcoin, compared to gold, stands as a...
Study: 52% of Americans Ditch Traditional Assets for Crypto, Sparking New Wave of Adoption
A new survey reveals that cryptocurrency has surged in popularity among Americans, with 68% now owning cryptocurrencies. Crypto Now...
Ripple Confident in Victory as SEC’s Crypto War Nears Its End
Ripple is confident in its legal position as SEC leadership faces criticism for enforcement-heavy policies, with a pro-crypto...
Kenyans HODL On: Crypto Use Soars Despite Central Bank Warnings, Study Finds
A new study found that typical Kenyan crypto users to be under 40. Kenyans not only trade cryptocurrencies but use them for...
Bitwise CIO Predicts ‘Megatrend’ of Companies Setting up Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries
Matt Hougan provided the rationale for his prediction in a weekly memo published on Monday. Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are an...
Ripple Ruling Challenged by SEC, Firm’s Legal Officer Dismisses Effort as ‘Noise’
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has escalated its legal battle with Ripple, filing an appeal to contest portions...
Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Could Hit $250,000 in 2025
Favorable crypto policies in the U.S. along with supportive monetary conditions have been identified as triggers for...
Market Frenzy: Bitcoin Hits $100,715 Amid Trump Policy Buzz
Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 threshold today, briefly reaching an intraday peak of $100,715 before easing back to $99,700 at press...
Chainalysis: Stablecoins Emerge as the Cornerstone of Illicit Crypto Activity in 2024
Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached significant levels in 2024, with $40.9 billion directed to wallets linked to criminal...
BitMEX hit with an additional penalty following its 2022 guilty plea
BitMEX fined $100M for AML violations following a guilty plea in 2022. The US court also ordered a two-year probation for the...
Bitcoin’s Correlation With Nasdaq 100 Hits Two-Year High Amid Inflation Concerns
Trading patterns in equity markets reveal that investors are bracing for increased volatility as the latest U.S. inflation report...
Oklahoma introduces strategic Bitcoin reserve act
Oklahoma joins Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire and North Dakota in having Bitcoin reserve proposals. State savings...
Report: Tether Sues Swan Bitcoin Amid Claims of Secret Meetings and Broken Agreements
A report reveals that Tether, the world’s leading stablecoin issuer, has reportedly initiated legal action against the...
Stellar Surges 14%, Hits $0.4795, Eyes $0.50 Breakout
Stellar’s XLM price surged 14% to $0.4795, with a market cap of $14.58 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $1.8 billion,...
Insiders Claim SEC May Ease Crypto Enforcement Under Trump Administration
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under President-elect Donald Trump appears poised for a strategic shift in its...
Court Orders $9 Billion Bitcoin Restitution in Bitfinex Hack Case
A federal court has determined that 94,643 bitcoin, seized following the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack, will be returned to the...
$99K and Counting: Bitcoin’s Meteoric Climb Mirrors Inflation Trends
On Jan. 15, bitcoin ascended to an intraday peak of $99,442 on Wednesday morning, following the release of the latest U.S....
XRP Inches Closer to Overtaking Ethereum—A New Crypto King in the Making?
On Wednesday, XRP climbed to an intraday peak of $2.895 and, as of press time, is trading at $2.87 per unit, reflecting an increase...
Bitcoin Outperformed Crypto Hedge Funds in 2024
Despite having a fantastic year in 2024, crypto hedge funds could not match bitcoin’s phenomenal returns. Crypto Hedge Funds...
Sony’s “Entertainment Network”, Soneum, Goes Live
Sony launched a layer 2 network on Ethereum to create an entertainment layer on top of a Web3 finance layer. The network is open to...
Inflated TVL Figures Could Pop a $30B Bitcoin Defi Ecosystem
Two startups are joining forces to introduce a solution to verify total value locked (TVL) claims by Bitcoin decentralized finance...
Moonpay Acquires Solana-Focused Crypto Payment Processor Helio
Moonpay, one of the largest crypto onramps, has recently acquired Helio, a Solana-focused payment processor. With the deal, Helio...
Dogecoin eyes the $0.40 resistance level as market rebounds
Key takeaways DOGE is up 5% in the last 24 hours and could surge to the $0.40 resistance level soon. iDEGEN’s presale approaches...
US, Japan, South Korea Unite to Target North Korea’s Crypto Crime Empire
The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have united to thwart North Korea’s crypto theft schemes, targeting billions in stolen funds...
Former Prime Minister Pushes Crypto to Boost Thailand’s Economy
Thailand’s former prime minister has urged cryptocurrency-friendly policies and a 20% tax on online gambling, projecting billions...
New UK Cybersecurity Proposals Aim to End Ransomware Payments in Public Sector
The UK government has unveiled groundbreaking proposals to combat ransomware attacks, focusing on safeguarding critical...
$1.1M Penalty Slammed on Mosaic Exchange in Crypto Fraud Scandal
A crypto firm has been fined $1.1 million for deceiving customers and misusing funds, as the CFTC highlights growing concerns about...
Dedollarization Advances: Russia and Myanmar Discuss National Currency Payment System
Efforts to trade using national currencies are intensifying, as nations aim to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and Western...
SEC Delays Decision on Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF Until March
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has deferred its decision on the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index exchange-traded fund...
BTguru partners with Chainlink to enhance tokenization in Turkey
BTguru and Chainlink have teamed up to promote asset tokenization in Turkey. The crypto platform will tap into Chainlink’s key...
Singapore Cracks Down: Polymarket Blocked Amidst Global Scrutiny of Unlicensed Gambling Platforms
Singapore’s gambling regulator blocked access to Polymarket, a predictions market, considering it online gambling under their...
TON Foundation plans US expansion
TON Foundation seeks US expansion amid growing crypto-friendly environment. In the crypto market, Telegram-related blockchain...
Rate Cuts Delayed, Crypto Cautious, QCP Capital Insights Highlight Key Risks
QCP Capital has observed a notable recalibration in global market expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy, marked by the...
Gate 2024 Annual Report: Trading Volume Exceeds $3.8 Trillion, Solidifying Top 4 Market Position
In 2024, Gate, one of the world’s leading digital asset trading platforms, experienced a year of rapid growth and deep innovation....
Report: Trump’s First-Day Executive Orders to Target Biden’s Crypto Policies
The incoming Trump administration appears poised to orchestrate a significant shift in U.S. cryptocurrency policy, signaling plans...
iDEGEN fires on all cylinders as Bitcoin, Ethereum struggle
Bulls remain in control of the broader cryptocurrency market as investors’ optimism remains pegged on crypto-friendly policy...
Genius Group to Expand Bitcoin Holdings With $33 Million Rights Issue
Genius Group intends to invest 100% of the proceeds from the $33 million rights issue into the acquisition of more bitcoin. Bitcoin...
Genius Group to raise $33m to buy more BTC
Genius Group has announced a $33 million rights offering. The company will use net proceeds from the sale to buy Bitcoin. Genius...
XRP Market Update: Intraday Highs of $2.60 Fuel Optimism for Continued Gains
XRP is trading at $2.576, up 4.9% in the last 24 hours, with a market cap of $148 billion, a 24-hour trading volume of $6.92...
Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, buys $1M Bitcoin
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank buys $1M in Bitcoin. The bank is the first Italian bank to invest in crypto. The move is a low-risk experiment...
Intesa Sanpaolo: Italy’s Largest Bank Makes History With Bitcoin Settlement
Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has etched its name in financial history as the first Italian institution to venture...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Is a Breakout Above $97K on the Horizon?
Bitcoin is trading at $96,156 with a market cap of $1.90 trillion, a 24-hour trade volume of $64 billion, and an intraday range of...
Rumble to Launch Offices in El Salvador and Initiate Local Hiring
Rumble, a video distribution and cloud services company, is preparing to start operations in El Salvador. Chris Pavlovski, CEO of...
US Judges Demand Explanation from SEC for its Refusal to Set Clear Crypto Rules
A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has demanded the SEC explain why it did not respond to...
Sony Announces Web3 Content Strategy Utilizing Soneium
Sony, the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant, has announced the launch of a comprehensive Web3 content strategy utilizing...
Bitcoin price drop caused by profit-taking and macroeconomic conditions
Bitcoin dropped to $89,900 on January 13, its lowest decline in two months James Toledano, COO at Unity Wallet, said one of the...
Tether Relocating to El Salvador After Receiving Stablecoin Issuer License
Tether, the company behind USDT, has announced its imminent relocation to El Salvador after receiving a stablecoin issuer license....
Crypto Ball: Inaugural Gala Signals a New Dawn for US Crypto Leadership
Crypto giants are rallying at the inaugural Crypto Ball, energized by President-elect Trump’s pro-crypto agenda and plans to...
Canadian Investors Gain Bitcoin Access With New Blackrock ETF
Ishares, a subsidiary of Blackrock Asset Management Canada Limited, has unveiled the Ishares Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada, presenting...
Crypto Industry Cheers as Court Rebukes SEC in Coinbase Case
A federal court has forced the SEC to explain its denial of Coinbase’s rulemaking petition, marking a pivotal moment in...
XRP Market Update: Bulls Dominate as $2.70 Becomes the Next Big Target
XRP, priced at $2.52 with a market cap of $145 billion and 24-hour trading volume of $9.35 billion, has shown a price range between...
SEC Chair’s Dire Crypto Warning: Thousands Are Doomed to Fail
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has warned of widespread crypto failures, labeling the industry as speculative, sentiment-driven, and...
Chainalysis Expands Anti-Fraud Efforts With Alterya Acquisition
Chainalysis, the blockchain analytics firm, has announced its acquisition of Alterya, a firm that harnesses artificial intelligence...