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In return for a loan deal with the IMF, El Salvador had to give up some of its pro-bitcoin policies. It only made the Bitcoin law better.
RLUSD, a stablecoin by Ripple Labs, is pegged to the US dollar, ensuring a 1:1 value backed by cash or equivalents.
Bearish BTC price calls are back after the Federal Reserve sours the mood for Bitcoin and risk assets.
In this Hashing It Out episode, Tom Trowbridge of Fluence Labs explains how decentralized networks could outperform tech giants with blockchain tech.
German regulators demand compliance changes from World ID after a biometric data investigation.
The SEC’s new rules on digital asset promotions aim to “curb the menace” of social media influencers promoting unregulated crypto products.
Scandinavian countries disclose tax records and addresses of crypto hodlers, providing criminals with a list of potential targets.
Crypto hackers had a busy year in 2024, and cybersecurity experts warn that continued advances in artificial intelligence could bring new attack vectors in 2025.
The HRF announces their latest round of bitcoin grants, targeting key areas in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
Hut 8 has acquired 990 Bitcoin for $100 million, boosting its total BTC holdings to over $1 billion as institutional adoption of cryptocurrency accelerates.
Bitcoin’s price experienced a sharp pullback following the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut, but market experts like Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan remain optimistic about the asset’s long-term trajectory. On Dec. 18, the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate cut, scaling back its outlook for 2024 to two cuts instead of the previously expected four. […] The post Bitwise CIO downplays price ‘hiccup’ amid Bitcoin...
"Crypto derivative products are inherently risky and complex, so it is critical that retail clients are classified correctly,” an ASIC official said.
The platform has operated under restricted banking access since June 2023, when SEC civil claims triggered a suspension of dollar deposits.
The acquisition supports Chainalysis’ efforts to bolster trust across various blockchains by expanding beyond investigations into prevention.
Under the agreement, El Salvador will make Bitcoin acceptance voluntary for the private sector while restricting public sector involvement.
A recent survey shows reduced UX friction as traditional gaming expertise shapes blockchain, but mainstream credibility remains a challenge.
Bitcoin’s (BTC) ongoing bull market has marked a significant transition of wealth from long-term holders to new investors, according to a recent Glassnode report. The redistribution of wealth from seasoned holders to newcomers is a hallmark of maturing Bitcoin markets. Long-term holders have been realizing record profits, peaking at $2.1 billion per day, while new […] The post Bitcoin sees wealth shift from long-term...
The Fed's 25 basis point cut on Wednesday was expected, but analysts suggest concerns over prolonged high rates may be overblown for Bitcoin.
Bitwise Asset Management has introduced the Bitwise Solana Staking ETP (BSOL) on Deutsche Börse Xetra, providing institutional and retail investors with streamlined access to Solana’s (SOL) staking rewards. The new product is designed to deliver superior returns and transparency, strengthening Bitwise’s position in Europe’s crypto investment market. The BSOL ETP, which tracks the Compass Solana […] The post Bitwise...
Bitcoin price sold off, and the wider crypto market corrected following the Federal Reserve's hawkish 2025 outlook on inflation.
Deutsche Bank is building a layer-2 blockchain based on Ethereum to solve the regulatory hurdles financial institutions face using public blockchains, Bloomberg News reportedon Dec. 17. The platform, dubbed Project Dama 2, represents the German banking giant’s attempt to harness blockchain technology’s potential while minimizing risks associated with public ledgers, which can often inadvertently transact […] The post...
The DeFi protocol also launched an in-house perpetuals trading app.
A federal judge denied BiT Global’s request for a temporary restraining order, allowing Coinbase to delist WBTC, or Wrapped Bitcoin.
Lens will give users ownership of their data and a chance for monetization when the mainnet launches early next year.
A federal judge has given Eric Council Jr., who pleaded not guilty to compromising the SEC’s X account, permission to travel to North Carolina between Dec. 23 and 29.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a low of $100,300 following hawkish comments by Fed chair Jerome Powell during the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) Markets retreated lower despite the expected 25 basis point cut in the US interest rate, bringing the rate tothe 4.5% to 4.75% range. Bitcoin was trading at $100,740 as of press time, […] The post Bitcoin falls to $100,000 following hawkish FOMC despite 25bp rate cut appeared...
Bitcoin dropped after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank would cut interest rates at a slower pace in the new year.
Crypto founders have reported losing business accounts, with personal accounts also subject to debanking.
Crypto industry supporters called for lawmakers to block attempts to keep “anti-crypto” commissioner Caroline Crenshaw at the SEC.
Coinbase will likely be able to move forward with its intention to suspend wBTC trading on Dec. 19 following a challenge in federal court.
The ETF, which Grayscale spun off from its older Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, now holds around $4 billion in assets.
Bitcoin investors realized profits as BTC price hit new all-time highs throughout November. Now that the metric has reset, new highs could be in store.
A counter argument to the attitude that most people will never even consider self custody of their bitcoin.
Indian crypto exchange WazirX faces mounting challenges after the Delhi High Court ordered a fresh investigation into the platform on Dec. 18 — the same day Binance announced it would delist the exchange’s native token WRX. The probe, spurred by allegations of a prior hack and concerns over financial irregularities, signals intensifying scrutiny on the […] The post Delhi High Court orders new probe into WazirX amid...
OpenSea told Cointelegraph that the foundation in the Cayman Islands was a registered entity.