Palo Alto-based crypto custody firm BitGo has launched a new stablecoin, USDS, that is set to go live in January 2025. The company says the stablecoin will be fully backed by U.S. dollars through a mix of short-term Treasury bills, overnight repos, and cash in a bid to ensure liquidity and minimize risk. New Approach...Read More
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has accused top crypto influencer Professor Crypto of using bots to manipulate his social media metrics. Following the allegations, the crypto influencer has deactivated his account without giving a response to the public. Fake Engagement Strategies In a post on X, the on-chain sleuth addressed the Youtuber, telling him to “lay off...Read More
Ethereum is facing some of its toughest challenges, with market sentiment turning negative. The cryptocurrency’s performance has lagged, its regulatory outlook remains uncertain, and competition from newer blockchains like Solana is intensifying. However, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Bitwise, believes its foundational strengths in key sectors like stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) make...Read More
Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of the investment firm SkyBridge Capital, has backed his prediction that bitcoin (BTC) will reach $100,000 before the end of the year with two potential drivers. In a Wednesday interview with Bloomberg, Scaramucci cited interest-rate cuts and more precise crypto regulation after the November election in the United States as crucial...Read More
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has reiterated his stance on the incoming interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, terming it a “bad idea.” In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk on the sidelines of the Token2049 event, Hayes echoed his concern that risk assets like cryptocurrencies could crash shortly after the Fed rate cut. Rate Cut...Read More
On Sept. 17, Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer wrote with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry to SEC Chair Gary Gensler requesting clarity on whether crypto airdrops are securities transactions. “Under Chairman Gensler’s tenure, the SEC has put its thumb on the scale and prevented Americans from shaping the next iteration of the internet,” he...Read More
Bitcoin has been trading sideways since March, and the third quarter, especially September, has traditionally been a bearish period. With the month and quarter approaching the end, analysts are turning bullish again, predicting a long-awaited breakout for BTC and crypto markets. On Sept. 18, analyst ‘RamenPanda’ observed that markets have spent six months going sideways,...Read More
Just one day after surviving a second assassination attempt, Donald Trump officially launched his long-anticipated cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial (WLF), through a live X Space event. However, the launch has gotten criticism from the crypto community for its lack of substantive information about the project. Community Backlash In a recent video posted on X,...Read More
Massachusetts Republican Senate candidate John Deaton has indicated his intention to hold the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accountable for its role in wiping out $15 billion from XRP retail investors. In a September 16 interview on the “Good Morning Crypto Show,” the lawyer made it clear that he’s ready to continue his battle...Read More
While bitcoin (BTC) faces local resistance levels, the crypto asset is experiencing a rally driven by aggressive spot market activity. According to a Bitfinex Alpha report, on-chain metrics suggest bitcoin’s momentum is currently bullish. This outlook is also reinforced by rising inflows into the United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling growing confidence among...Read More
Dogecoin’s price movements in the past month or so have been quite underwhelming as the asset struggles to break through the $0.10 resistance. However, that could soon change as the interest in its network has picked up while many analysts on X envision a rally in the making. Rising Number of Transactions The number of...Read More
In the aftermath of a July 2024 cyberattack that resulted in the loss of $235 million from WazirX users’ wallets, Binance has denied allegations that it bears any responsibility for the breach. In an official statement, it emphasized that it neither owns nor operates the Indian platform and urged the team to take full accountability...Read More
On Sept. 16, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor announced that the firm was planning its third debt offering this year, aiming to raise $700 million by issuing convertible senior notes. The figure is the aggregate principal amount, and there is an option for an additional $105 million in notes that mature in September 2028. Buying More...Read More
On Sept. 16, Bitcoin dominance hit 58%, according to Tradingview. This is the highest it has been since April 2021, following almost two years of steadily increasing. BTC dominance was below 40% in November 2022 following the collapse of FTX, which sent the asset tumbling to a low of $16,000 in the brutal bear market...Read More
An early Ethereum (ETH) investor who received 16,636 ETH in 2016 has sold a portion of their holdings, marking an extraordinary return on investment. According to on-chain data shared by EmberCN, the whale originally acquired the Ethereum for $5.23 per token, totaling $87,135. As of September 16, 2024, that same amount of ETH is worth...Read More
Bitcoin-skeptic Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and other Democratic senators sent a letter to the Federal Reserve on Monday calling for far more aggressive rate cuts than the market expects. “We write today to urge the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut the federal funds rate, currently at a two-decade-high of 5.3 percent, by 75 basis points (bps)...Read More
The number of Bitcoin addresses depositing into exchanges has dropped to 132,100. According to insights published on CryptoQuant by analyst CryptoOnchain, this is a figure last seen in 2016. Decreased Selling Pressure This metric, which tracks the number of addresses sending inflow transactions to exchanges, suggests a decrease in selling pressure as fewer investors are...Read More
Coinbase founder and CEO Brian Armstrong has denied speculations that the company has sold paper Bitcoin to BlackRock without maintaining a 1:1 backing. The allegations have caused debate in the crypto community, with some accusing Coinbase of lacking transparency in its Bitcoin reserves. Brian Armstrong Dispels the Rumors In a statement on X addressing crypto...Read More
Ethereum is at its weakest level against Bitcoin since early 2021 as the ETH/BTC ratio continues to break down. The ratio is a measure of the price of ETH in Bitcoin terms, not in US dollars. Despite falling 21% from its all-time high, Bitcoin has remained robust, whereas Ethereum remains down 53% from its peak...Read More
Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann’s climate tech startup Flowcarbon has reportedly started refunding investors after failing to launch its much-anticipated Goddess Nature Token (GNT). According to a Forbes report from earlier in the week, the company has struggled to realize its vision of tokenizing carbon credits. Project Raised $38M From Token Sales Flowcarbon initially raised $70 million...Read More
Singaporean authorities have launched an investigation into the sale of Worldcoin accounts and tokens, suspecting that such activities may breach the country’s Payment Services Act (PS Act) of 2019. The probe centers around seven individuals allegedly involved in the unauthorized sale of Worldcoin-related services, including third-party transactions of accounts and tokens. Unlicensed Worldcoin Account Sales...Read More
The crypto staking landscape is constantly evolving, with new and remarkable shifts coming to light every now and then. A feature that was once primarily attributed to networks with proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms like Ethereum, developers have now brought staking and restaking to the Bitcoin blockchain. A report by the non-custodial staking services provider P2P.org outlined...Read More
Trading app eToro recently reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC announced Thursday that eToro “agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle charges that it operated an unregistered broker and unregistered clearing agency in connection with its trading platform that facilitated buying and selling certain crypto assets as securities.” But...Read More
On Sept. 11, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) announced that it was “paving the way towards real-world solutions that will enable our members to access and transact with regulated digital assets and currencies.” The organization has a vision of enabling its members to transact with both traditional and emerging crypto assets on...Read More
The Solana network is experiencing an increased influx of users and a “break-through moment,” thanks to the introduction of liquid staking on the blockchain. A new report by the leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit, stated that Solana’s liquid staking model, especially the exchange-launched liquid-staked SOL, would mobilize masses and accelerate the onboarding of retail users in...Read More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its enforcement actions against the cryptocurrency sector in 2024, imposing nearly $4.7 billion in fines. This figure represents a 3,018% increase from the $150.3 million in fines issued in 2023. Record Breaking Settlement According to a report from Social Capital Markets, 2024’s figures are largely...Read More
Think stablecoins are just a vehicle for anonymous crypto trading? A new survey from Castle Island Ventures would suggest otherwise. In a report sponsored by Visa, the firm showed that crypto users in five developing countries – Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Turkey, and Brazil – are turning to stables largely as a means of payment and...Read More
Steven Lubka, head of private clients and family offices at Swan Bitcoin said in recent remarks to CNBC, “Do I think we’ll be in the six figures by 2025? Almost certainly. Do I think we’ll be in the six figures regardless of who wins? Almost certainly.” That may be assuring to fast-moving crypto markets that...Read More
The prominent cryptocurrency asset manager said on Thursday that it has launched a new Trust that will track the performance of Ripple’s native token (XRP). Given its history of converting other Trusts (BTC and ETH) into spot ETFs, the question arises about whether the new product will put Ripple on the fast track toward an...Read More
The U.S. government is quietly pressuring Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained in the country since February. Gambaryan has reportedly faced serious health issues while in custody, prompting calls for his release on humanitarian grounds. Humanitarian Concerns According to a New York Times report, two anonymous senior State Department officials revealed that...Read More
