Altcoins include all the other Internet currencies secured by cryptographic blockchains, in addition to Bitcoin, which is a seminal and first-in-class cryptocurrency. Their currency market exchange rates can vary with as much volatility as BTC and tend to track along with Bitcoin’s price. In fact, big rallies for BTC tend to lead to major bull...Read More
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has pledged nearly $300,000 to Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo, taking on the role of adoptive father to Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo who inspired the viral MOODENG meme coin. Buterin’s Christmas gift will go toward upgrading the zoo’s facilities and supporting its Wildlife Sponsorship program. Crypto Meets Conservation In a...Read More
Amid ongoing market uncertainty, Pepe (PEPE), the world’s third-largest crypto meme coin, is gaining significant attention from whales and traders. As of today, December 28, 2024, the overall cryptocurrency market appears to be struggling, including major assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and PEPE. PEPE Whale Purchased 1.42 Trillion Meme Coin Despite these struggles, whales and...Read More
The prominent crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer has proposed a new product called the Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, which aims to invest in publicly traded companies that adhere to a “Bitcoin standard,” holding at least 1,000 BTC in their corporate treasuries. The ETF will focus on firms with a market capitalization of at least $100...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, United States, December 27th, 2024] HPL Games, an innovative start-up at the forefront of gaming and blockchain technology, is working to reshape the future of mobile gaming. By bridging the gap between traditional gaming and Web3 innovation, HPL Games seeks to deliver immersive mobile experiences with the power of blockchain-backed...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, Cayman Islands, December 27th, 2024] As the cryptocurrency sector continues its evolution, SimpleSwap, a user-friendly cryptocurrency exchange platform, has shared its market insights for 2025. Analysts from SimpleSwap, Rick S. and Henry B., have provided an overview of anticipated trends that may shape the industry in the coming year. Tokenization...Read More
The ongoing political turmoil in South Korea has had a ripple effect on the country’s financial market. The South Korean won has dropped to its lowest value against the United States dollar since March 2009. This devaluation is reflected in the Bitcoin Kimchi Premium, a metric showing the gap between BTC’s price in South Korea...Read More
Bitget, a Seychelles-based crypto exchange, has unified its native cryptocurrencies, Bitget Token (BGB) and Bitget Wallet Token (BWB), into a single utility token, BGB. The move has led to an impressive 22% rise in Bitget Token’s price in the last 24 hours, pushing it to an all-time high (ATH) of $8.45. In addition, the company...Read More
The crypto markets are heading towards the end of the yearly trade that has been historically bullish, even in times of a bear market. Meanwhile, the current trend suggests the buyers have been facing extreme exhaustion at the moment, which suggests the yearly close may not be as bullish as expected. However, these three altcoins,...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – George town, Cayman Islands, December 27th, 2024] SimpleSwap has announced a partnership with the popular cold wallet Tangem in response to community demand for in-app cryptocurrency swaps. Due to this collaboration, SimpleSwap users can now exchange cryptocurrencies directly within the Tangem wallet, keeping their assets secure in a trusted environment. Swap Cryptocurrencies...Read More
KULR Technology Group has become the latest company to adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy, announcing the acquisition of 217.18 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $21 million. In a December 26 post shared on X, the firm revealed the purchase was made at an average price of $96,556.53 per BTC. KULR’s Bitcoin Treasury Strategy An accompanying press...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 27th, 2024] ChainGPT, a pioneer in blockchain AI solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with DePINed, the latest incubation from ChainGPT Labs. This collaboration aims to reward individuals for contributing their unused internet and computing resources, driving the next wave of AI advancement. DePINed: The AI...Read More
Strive Asset Management, led by billionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, has filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Bitcoin-linked convertible bonds. The proposed Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF is designed to offer exposure to bonds issued by corporations that use the proceeds to purchase Bitcoin...Read More
Blockchain gaming giant Animoca Brands revealed that co-founder and chair Yat Siu’s X account was hacked, promoting a fraudulent token on Solana’s Pump.fun platform. The attackers impersonated Animoca and falsely announced the launch of a token. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT attributed the hack to a phishing scam that has recently targeted over 15 crypto-focused X accounts,...Read More
Bitcoin investing isn’t what it used to be. You don’t just buy coins and hope they go up anymore. Strive Asset Manager, a firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, is pushing the boundaries with a new kind of fund. They’ve filed for a Bitcoin Bond ETF, which could let investors profit from companies that are big...Read More
SBI VC Trade, a crypto-focused subsidiary of Japan’s financial giant SBI Holdings, is set to inherit the accounts and assets of beleaguered crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin. The transfer will take place on March 8, 2025, marking the culmination of DMM Bitcoin’s liquidation process after a devastating $305 million hack in May 2024. Liquidation and Transfer...Read More
Bitcoin is becoming a critical asset in geopolitics, with several countries competing to build national reserves which will potentially reshape their financial sovereignty. While the global push for Bitcoin grows, skeptics are becoming advocates, Japan remains hesitant to join the trend. Japan Cautious About Bitcoin Reserves According to a report by local news outlet CoinJP,...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – New York City, United States, December 26th, 2024] Nest, the flagship staking protocol for real-world assets (RWAs) on Plume, announced its partnerships with M^0, Mountain Protocol, and Anemoy to power its Nest Treasuries Vault, an opportunity for professional firms to access long-term growth. Nest is redefining onchain yield through creation of varying vaults...Read More
Bitcoin saw a setback after the holidays, losing almost 4% in value over the past day. This latest dip briefly dragged its price under $95.2k on Thursday. In fact, following multiple corrections since mid-December, Bitcoin has nearly wiped out its monthly gain. However, data suggests there could be room for more upward movement. Declining Binance...Read More
The newly launched Pudgy Penguins cryptocurrency Pengu (PENGU) has flipped Bonk (BONK) to claim the crown as the largest meme coin in the Solana ecosystem, with a market cap of $2.65 billion. The shift is the culmination of a rally that kicked off on Christmas Eve when the token gained over 30% in 24 hours....Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – NICOSIA, Cyprus, December 26th, 2024]] BC.GAME has launched its latest slot game, Wukong, inspired by the highly popular AAA game Black Myth: Wukong. Released on December 24, this 6-reel, 5-row slot game invites players to join Wukong on his epic journey, with the chance to win up to 10,000 times their bet....Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, December 26th, 2024] Today, UTXO Stack officially released its whitepaper, The Decentralized Liquidity Staking Layer for Hybrid Lightning Network, along with its 2025 roadmap and newly redesigned website. The whitepaper elaborates on UTXO Stack’s role as the liquidity staking layer for the Lightning Network, integrating core components such as the...Read More
Bitcoin’s price actions took a turn for the better over the past few days, and the asset even came close to $100,000 yesterday evening as the crowd became highly bullish again. However, it was stopped there and pushed south by a few grand amid reports of a growing number of investors realizing profits. What Needs...Read More
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed on Wednesday that domestic firms are now utilizing Bitcoin and other digital assets for international payments, which is enabled by recent legislative adjustments designed to offset Western sanctions. It is important to note that these sanctions have posed challenges to Russia’s trade with significant partners such as China and...Read More
Canadian crypto firm Matador Technologies announced a major shift in its capital preservation strategy this week after its Board of Directors unanimously approved the addition of Bitcoin and USD-denominated assets to its corporate treasury. The goal behind this decision is to mitigate risks associated with the company’s reliance on Canadian dollar-denominated assets, which marks a...Read More
While major institutions worldwide are gradually embracing Bitcoin, recognizing its potential as a transformative asset and even integrating it into their corporate treasuries, the perception of the cryptocurrency remains far from universally positive. Amid this growing institutional adoption, the Bank of Italy has taken a notably critical stance. In its Economic and Financial Occasional Paper,...Read More
Thailand is considering a potential Bitcoin pilot project, proposed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to be tested in Phuket as a tourism-focused sandbox. The proposal has received support from the Binance Thailand CEO, who sees it as a positive step for the country’s competitiveness and ability to attract tech-savvy visitors. However, despite efforts from industry...Read More
The synergies between AI and crypto are very promising. In fact, the incoming Trump administration is combining the two sectors into one advisory office. President-elect is calling it the White House Crypto and AI Czar. Trump’s appointee for the office, former PayPal COO David Sacks, has close ties to payments and crypto. AI Could Transform...Read More
The cryptocurrency market has been on a rollercoaster, especially in the last couple of months, with Bitcoin rallying 128% year-on-year as of Christmas Day. However, despite the bullish trends, the impressive performance hasn’t translated into gains for publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies, with many of their stocks showing significant declines. Mining Stocks Falter Despite Market...Read More
As 2024 comes to an end, so does the timeline for several price predictions for bitcoin (BTC) from big names and companies in the crypto industry. While new reports are emerging with price forecasts and expectations for 2025, examining how well previous predictions performed is essential. Several experts and market analysts expected BTC to rally...Read More
