Ardoino remarked that he envisions a financial reset that would bring fiat currencies to their knees, rendering USDT useless. In this dire situation, bitcoin will become the only alternative to avoid devaluation and hyperinflation. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Heralds the Eventual Death of USDT Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has come out as a bitcoin maximalist, […]
As part of a risk assessment exercise conducted during its January meeting, the ECB stated that the recent developments in the deregulation of financial markets in the U.S., including crypto, might increase the risks of a future financial crisis. ECB Warns That Crypto Deregulation Might Cause a New Financial Crisis Crypto and bitcoin are now […]
The IMF, which informally approved the deal last year, states that this program aims to boost El Salvador’s finances and growth prospects. However, the Bukele administration must “confine” its bitcoin activities and purchases in return. Done Deal: IMF Greenlights $1.4 Billion Credit, Limits Salvadoran Bitcoin Purchases The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finally greenlighted a […]
Block states that this is a solution to a multibillion-dollar problem waiting to happen. Owners of Bitkey, the company’s hardware wallet, will be able to link a partner address where the funds will be deposited six months after the owner’s death. Block Rolls out Bitcoin Inheritance Feature for Bitkey Users Block, the Bitcoin company co-founded […]
A Chinese national was murdered in a luxury hotel in Jeju City, South Korea, while trading cryptocurrency. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder case. The killer also stole nearly $59,000 from the victim. Chinese National Murdered While Trading Cryptocurrency in Korea Wrench attacks are rising in the cryptocurrency space. Local reports […]
Ripple has announced upcoming features for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) aimed at enhancing institutional decentralized finance (DeFi). Key developments include expanded compliance functions, a new lending protocol that integrates with Ripple Payments and decentralized exchanges, and the introduction of Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs) for tokenized assets. Additionally, the XRPL will see the launch of a permissioned […]
In a report detailing the outcome of the first phase of drex, the national CBDC pilot, the Central Bank of Brazil acknowledged that none of the anonymity and privacy solutions tested met the project’s needs. Central Bank of Brazil Still in Search of Privacy Solution for CBDC The pilot of the Brazilian central bank digital […]
Dekabank, a prominent German investment bank, has reportedly launched cryptocurrency trading and custody services for institutional clients after nearly two years of development. This move comes after receiving regulatory approval for a crypto custody license from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and operating under the supervision of the European Central Bank (ECB). Board member […]
Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM operator has announced the acquisition of an additional 11.1 BTC as part of its ongoing treasury strategy, initially revealed in June 2024. This latest purchase follows the company’s recent acquisition of 51 bitcoin earlier this month, elevating its total treasury holdings to 82.6 BTC. CEO Brandon Mintz […]
This is a paid promotional article. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence before participating in any related transactions. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu continue to slide, leaving meme coin investors wondering when this current downturn will end. Both coins have struggled to gain traction in early 2025. Meanwhile, one crypto expert is watching […]
The largest cryptocurrency slid as low as $86,873 in after-hours trading, the lowest bitcoin has fallen in three months. BTC Sees Sharp Decline as Trading Volume Surges 178% in Market Sell-Off Bitcoin (BTC) plunged below $87,000 in afterhours trading but has since recovered slightly and is currently trading at $88,297, reflecting a 7.67% decrease from […]
El Salvador has resumed its bitcoin purchase schedule, buying 7 BTC after a one-week hiatus, which raised concerns among bitcoiners. The reason for the pause in the bitcoin acquisition schedule remains unknown. President Bukele Re-Ignites the Faith: El Salvador Buys Bitcoin Again El Salvador has resumed its bitcoin purchases after a week of hiatus, according […]
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how Tether is expanding both its foothold and its business to pivot from a model that is on the verge of a dramatic expansion to a Latam-focused general crypto company. Latam […]
A recent study reveals significant cryptocurrency adoption and optimism in Australia, with nearly a third of Australians having owned crypto and a majority believing in its future acceptance. Close to 60% of Users Report Profits Nearly a third (32.5%) of Australians have now owned cryptocurrency, while 42.9% “believe crypto will be widely accepted in the […]
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Singapore-based Bgin Blockchain Limited has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO) expected to raise up to $50 million. The company plans to offer approximately 59.54 million Class A ordinary shares and 15.69 million Class B ordinary shares, seeking to list its Class A shares on Nasdaq under […]
Bullionstar, a premier gold dealer based in Singapore, warned about the high demand for large gold ingots and reported tightness in the supply. The firm stated that this behavior is not normal. Gold Demand Rises, ‘Tightness’ in Large Gold Bars’ Market The demand for gold has kept growing in world markets, and now even institutional […]
HK Asia Holdings Limited has announced a further investment in bitcoin, purchasing approximately 7.88 BTC for around $761,000 on February 20, 2025. This decision follows a previous investment disclosed on February 16, 2025, and brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to approximately 8.88 BTC, with an average cost of about $97,000 per unit. The number […]
Speculation over Fort Knox’s gold reserves grows as decades without full audits fuel doubts about the vault’s contents. On Polymarket, bettors now price a 21% likelihood the gold doesn’t exist, mirroring lingering public distrust despite official claims of security. Is America’s Iconic Gold Secure? 21% of Polymarket Bettors Say No Decades of conjecture have swirled […]
On Saturday, our newsdesk revealed that Kanye West, also known as Ye, was preparing to launch a meme coin. Now there is speculation that West sold his X account to a member of the Doginals crew. Ye’s YZY Coin Controversy Yesterday, Bitcoin.com News detailed Ye’s reported YZY meme coin launch and examined an X spaces […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil approves the first XRP ETF, Tether presents an offer to acquire a majority stake in Adecoagro, and President Milei denies wrongdoing regarding Libra’s endorsement. Brazil Leapfrogs by US Greenlighting […]
According to David Eastman, Yougov’s managing director for Latin America, this shows the advance of crypto in Brazil and should serve as a wake-up call for banks. Yougov Poll Shows Some Users Would Substitute Banks With Crypto A recent survey conducted by Yougov, an international online research data firm, has given insights into the advancement […]
Bitcoin is trading at $96,688 with a market capitalization of $1.91 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $44.88 billion, moving within an intraday range of $94,805 to $99,262 as technical indicators suggest consolidation with a bearish bias. Bitcoin The daily chart reflects a continued downtrend, with bitcoin forming lower highs and lows after peaking […]
XRP presently hovers at $2.58 per token, boasting a $149 billion market valuation and $4.66 billion in daily trading activity. Over the past 24 hours, its value has oscillated between $2.52 and $2.69, lingering 24.1% beneath its historic peak as market participants navigate a phase of technical ambivalence and sideways momentum. XRP XRP’s hourly chart […]
A survey of FTX creditors reveals a strong inclination to reinvest their repayments in cryptocurrencies, with solana (SOL) being the most popular choice. FTX Creditors’ Love Affair With Solana A new survey found that 79% of FTX creditors plan to reinvest their repayments into cryptocurrencies, with 29% of the reimbursed funds allocated for this purpose. […]
The guilty plea is the latest development in one of crypto’s most scandalous fraud schemes that left an $8 billion project bankrupt. Former Executive of Defunct Crypto Firm Safemoon Enters Guilty Plea Thomas “Papa” Smith used to be the chief technology officer at Safemoon, an $8 billion decentralized finance (DeFi) project that went bankrupt in […]
The potential savings of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), helmed by Elon Musk, could be used to purchase bitcoin, setting the basis for establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve in the U.S. Proposal: DOGE Savings Should Be Used to Purchase Bitcoin The utilization of the potential savings derived from the activities of the Department of […]
The bitcoin mining ban imposed by Russian authorities has helped reduce the load on the Siberian power grid, thereby avoiding potential power rationing and restrictions necessary to preserve the region’s outdated energy infrastructure. Ministry of Energy: Russian Bitcoin Mining Ban Already Positive For Siberia While controversial at first, the ban on bitcoin mining that the […]
Adam Back, a prominent cypherpunk mentioned in the Bitcoin whitepaper, remarked that while there has been some market consolidation due to profit-taking by certain investors, demand is clearly outpacing production, with ETFs and institutions like Strategy leading the way. Legendary Cypherpunk Turns Analyst: Back Claims Bitcoin Is Entering a New Bull Market Phase While bitcoin […]
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According to Kaspersky, the campaign started last December, targeting users who are downloading torrents of popular games with a silent install of XMRig, a monero mining program. Crypto Malware Targets Gamers: Monero Mining Payload Delivered via Popular Game Torrents Hackers are now targeting gamers, which have capable computers, with crypto-mining malware. According to Kaspersky, the […]
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, has forecasted that bitcoin will soar to $200,000 this year, with a potential U.S. reserve for the cryptocurrency also on the horizon. In an interview with Saxo Bank, Scaramucci emphasized that for bitcoin to solidify its status as an asset class, it would need to reach a market cap […]
The deal, which would give Tether ownership of 51% of Adecoagro, would involve a disbursement of $385 million. Tether is already invested in Adecoagro, which operates in Argentina and Brazil. Tether Bids to Acquire Majority Stake in Adecoagro Tether, one of the largest companies in the cryptocurrency industry, is looking to farm more than treasury […]
This is a paid promotional article. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence before participating in any related transactions. BitcoinOS (BOS) unveiled its highly anticipated Grail testnet bridge app on Monday, which they call the “holy grail” technology that will kickstart a new era of innovation and investment opportunities on Bitcoin. With the […]
In a recent social media post, former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan highlighted a potential shift in the tech landscape, suggesting that the era of traditional Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) may be coming to an end, while the crypto era could be just beginning. He pointed out that new regulatory policies […]
The sentiment towards Solana on social media has shifted to a negative one. Many analysts and traders are rejecting the chain as a meme coin casino after the Libra incident involving the token shared by Argentine President Javier Milei. Social Sentiment Toward Solana Leans Negative After Libra’s Incident Solana, one of the chains with the […]
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 designed to trick gamers into installing an info-stealer known as Vidar, which can extract sensitive data such as […]
Tether, the largest stablecoin company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Guinea on February 17, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and economic growth through blockchain technology. This strategic partnership will focus on education, innovation, and sustainable technology practices, facilitating the transfer of international knowledge to Guinea […]
Argentine President Javier Milei denied any wrongdoing regarding his involvement in Libra, a cryptocurrency he shared on social media, the price of which tanked hours later. Milei stated that he didn’t endorse Libra and compared this investment to going to the casino. Milei Refers to Investing in Libra as Going to the Casino Argentine President […]
US President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly pressured Romanian authorities to lift travel restrictions on controversial influencer and memecoin promoter Andrew Tate, along with his brother Tristan, who face serious allegations in Romania. Currently under judicial control, the Tates can travel within Romania under specific legal conditions, while both brothers deny any wrongdoing. The Financial […]
Between Feb. 10 and 14, bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $581.23 million, while ether ETFs saw a net outflow of $26.3 million. This trend reflects cautious investor sentiment amid market volatility. Market Volatility Sparks Significant Outflows From Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had a negative trading week between […]
During an online exchange involving news outlet Zerohedge and D.O.G.E. head Elon Musk, Rand Paul explained that Fort Knox’s gold reserves weren’t audited yearly. Paul proposed to help Musk conduct this audit and verify that the purported $425 billion worth of gold is still held there. A Golden Opportunity: Senator Rand Paul Proposes to Audit […]
The Bubblemaps team has unraveled the onchain trail linking the people behind Libra, the token endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei, with MELANIA, another well-known meme token. Libra Comes Under Scrutiny: Bubblemaps Reveals the MELANIA Links The Libra scandal has given rise to a series of allegations about the responsibility of each party for the […]
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According to a newly published report by Blockspace, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is said to have been impounding bitcoin application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining machines. Sources Claim U.S. Customs Seized ASIC Bitcoin Miners Under FCC Orders The disclosure of the seized bitcoin miners emerges at a time when trade war tensions between the […]
Coinbase is a banking giant, calls increase to audit the Federal Reserve, XRP bulls fight to hold $2.40, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Coinbase is quietly reinventing itself as a banking giant with $420 billion in assets, poised to rival traditional banks and brokerages. At the same time, a growing […]
Plan B, a bitcoin analyst who is famous for his stock-to-flow (S2F) price prediction model, has announced that he sold his tokens, pivoting to bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Predicting a negative backlash from the community, he stated: “Yes I know, not your keys not your coins. But it is just easier for me to manage […]
Javier Milei endorsed a token called Libra, which was allegedly intended to support local enterprises, without doing due diligence. This set in motion a chain of events that could even result in the impeachment of the leader, as thousands of investors lost money in the project. How Milei Endorsed Failed Meme Coin Libra Without Due […]
Bitcoin ETFs closed the last day of trading for the week on a positive note with a net inflow of $70.62 million after a string of outflows all week. Green Day for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Love was in the air for bitcoin and ether ETFs on Friday, Feb. 14, with both ETFs registering a […]
The staking ecosystem is growing rapidly, with rising institutional interest and potential regulatory oversight. Everstake, a blockchain validator, secures over 80 cryptocurrencies and supports some of the industry’s leading networks. In an exclusive interview, Sergey Vasylchuk, Everstake CEO discussed the platform’s origins, the challenges of staking, regulatory developments, and the role of governance in blockchain […]
