Author Alexander Stefanov

Nasdaq-Listed Logistics Firm to Back Trump-Themed Token With $20M Fund

In an unexpected twist in the corporate crypto space, a Nasdaq-listed logistics firm is turning heads with its latest digital asset play—not by backing Bitcoin or Ethereum, but by investing heavily in a politically themed token.

03.05.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Nears $100K as Fewer Holders Sit in the Red

Bitcoin briefly climbed past $90,000 on April 22, driven largely by a surge in retail activity, but has since struggled to sustain momentum above the $97,000 mark.

03.05.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Mango Markets Hacker Sentenced for Separate Criminal Charges

Avraham Eisenberg, known for orchestrating the 2022 Mango Markets exploit, has been handed a 52-month prison sentence—but not for his crypto-related activities.

03.05.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Goldman Sachs Eyes Tokenized Future as Crypto Demand Grows

Goldman Sachs is preparing to scale up its involvement in digital assets, signaling a major shift in how traditional banking views crypto.

03.05.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

DeFi Development Corp Raises $24M to Deepen Solana Investment

DeFi Development Corp.—recently rebranded from Janover—has raised $24 million through a private equity deal aimed at expanding its Solana (SOL) strategy and supporting broader business initiatives.

03.05.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

French Firm Reinvents Itself as Europe’s First Bitcoin Treasury

A little-known French tech firm is turning heads across Europe’s crypto space.

03.05.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bold Dogecoin Predictions From 21Shares After ETF Filing

Once dismissed as a meme with no future, Dogecoin is being re-evaluated by serious players in the investment world.

02.05.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Failed Cryptos Flood the Market as Speculation and Fear Take Over

The crypto graveyard is growing fast. According to CoinGecko, more than half of all digital tokens launched since 2021 have already vanished—roughly 3.7 million failed projects, or 52.7% of listings on GeckoTerminal.

02.05.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

As USDT Supply Grows, Tether Funnels Billions Into AI and Energy

Tether kicked off 2025 with a massive financial showing, revealing over $1 billion in profit for the first quarter and deepening its footprint in U.S. government debt.

02.05.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Strategy Bets Bigger on Bitcoin Despite Heavy Q1 Losses

Strategy, the rebranded version of MicroStrategy, is pushing forward with its Bitcoin accumulation campaign despite disappointing financial results for the first quarter.

02.05.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Announces Its Latest Airdrop Project With Upcoming Listing

Binance has announced that StakeStone (STO) will be the seventeenth project featured in its ongoing HODLer Airdrop program, continuing its initiative to reward long-term participants in the Binance ecosystem.

02.05.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Dogecoin Signals Bullish Reversal With Fresh Buying and Rising Hype

Dogecoin is starting to flash signs of a potential breakout, as a mix of whale accumulation, rising online chatter, and promising technical patterns hint at a bullish reversal.

02.05.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SUI Gains Institutional Backing With 21Shares ETF Bid

SUI is gaining traction in the markets following a bold move by 21Shares, which has filed to launch a U.S.-based ETF tied to the Layer-1 blockchain.

02.05.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Swiss CBDC Pilot Sparks Global Interest in Tokenized Finance

Switzerland’s recent experiment with central bank digital currency (CBDC) tokenization is being hailed as a potential blueprint for global adoption.

02.05.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Kraken Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives Platform in Britain

Kraken is ramping up its derivatives business in the UK with the full launch of its regulated crypto trading platform for professional users.

02.05.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ethereum Risks Major Drop Against Bitcoin if Key Level Fails, Analyst Warns

Ethereum could be in trouble if it fails to hold a crucial price level against Bitcoin, according to a popular market commentator.

02.05.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ethereum Devs Tackle Cross-Chain Confusion With New Address Standards

Sending crypto across multiple blockchains can still feel like navigating a maze — especially when it’s unclear which network an address belongs to.

02.05.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Galaxy Digital Targets May Nasdaq Debut Pending Shareholder Approval

Galaxy Digital is preparing to enter the U.S. public markets, aiming for a Nasdaq listing under the ticker “GLXY” as early as May 16.

02.05.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Rolls Out Eye-Scanning Tech Across the U.S.

In a move blending sci-fi and crypto, Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project is bringing its iris-scanning tech to the U.S. on a massive scale.

02.05.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Metaplanet Launches U.S. Arm in Florida to Expand Bitcoin Strategy

Metaplanet, the Tokyo-based firm making headlines for its aggressive Bitcoin strategy, is setting its sights on the U.S. by launching a new subsidiary in Florida.

02.05.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Quick Flip Nets Trader Six-Figure Profit From Memecoin Bet

Wild gains in the crypto market have been few and far between in 2025, with volatility cooling off after President Trump’s return and recent political developments like Liberation Day.

02.05.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ethena Taps TON to Deliver Stablecoin Access to Millions on Telegram

Ethena Labs is extending the reach of its synthetic dollar, USDe, through a new alliance with the TON blockchain—bringing the digital asset to Telegram’s vast user network.

01.05.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple’s Attempt to Acquire Circle Rejected as IPO Takes Priority

Ripple reportedly attempted a bold takeover of Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin—but the deal never made it to the finish line.

01.05.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

North Carolina Moves to Add Bitcoin to Public Fund Strategy

North Carolina is making waves in the digital finance world with two new legislative efforts aimed at pulling Bitcoin into the state’s investment strategy.

01.05.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Builds Momentum as Bulls Eye Breakout Beyond $98K

After weeks of quiet trading, Bitcoin is showing renewed strength, stirring hopes of a run toward the elusive $100K mark.

01.05.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Wall Street Giant Moves Closer to Offering Direct Crypto Trading

Morgan Stanley is gearing up to enter the retail crypto space by integrating digital asset trading into its E*Trade platform, with a launch targeted for next year.

01.05.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Poised to Smash $100K as Historic May Rally Kicks In

Bitcoin has gained momentum over the past week, rising over 6% to hover just below the $95,000 mark.

01.05.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Canary Capital Seeks Approval for First Spot SEI ETF With Staking Feature

Canary Capital has submitted paperwork to the U.S. SEC aiming to launch what may become the first spot ETF focused on Sei (SEI), a cryptocurrency tied to the Sei blockchain.

01.05.2025 16:01 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Gold Rally Loses Steam as Technical Signals Point to Pullback

Gold may be running out of steam after its recent climb past $3,000, with technical indicators flashing signs of exhaustion.

01.05.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle Targets Africa’s $5B Payment Problem with Stablecoin Push

In a move to reshape how money moves across Africa, Circle is teaming up with Onafriq to introduce USDC as a low-cost, digital alternative for cross-border payments.

01.05.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Deep Crash but Sees Bitcoin as Key to Future Wealth

While Bitcoin hovers just below $95,000, riding the wave of market optimism, financial educator Robert Kiyosaki is urging caution.

01.05.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cardano Surges Past Ethereum in Developer Activity

After years of being dismissed as inactive, Cardano is now leading the pack in core developer contributions, outpacing Ethereum and shaking off its long-standing “ghost chain” label.

01.05.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tron Dominates Stablecoin Activity as $2 Billion Floods In and Fees Surge

Stablecoins are flooding the Tron network, with massive inflows pushing the blockchain ahead in both usage and fees, according to data from Lookonchain and Nansen.

01.05.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Neobank Launches In-App Crypto Trading Across Europe

Bunq, one of Europe’s leading digital banks, has launched in-app crypto trading in partnership with Kraken, allowing users to buy and sell over 300 digital assets directly from their banking app.

01.05.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin to Hit $1M by 2028? Arthur Hayes Thinks So

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has sparked a fresh wave of excitement in the crypto world with a bold forecast: Bitcoin could soar to $1 million by 2028. Speaking at the TOKEN2049 conference in Dubai, Hayes linked his projection to the potential return of aggressive monetary easing by the U.S.—suggesting that a flood of dollar […]

01.05.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Drops Probe Into PayPal’s Stablecoin, Clearing Path for Crypto Expansion

Regulatory clouds have cleared for PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, as the SEC has officially ended its investigation without pursuing any enforcement.

01.05.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Senate Sets May Vote on Stablecoin Regulation Amid Industry Pressure

A long-anticipated bill aimed at regulating stablecoins is reportedly headed for a full Senate vote this May, according to Politico.

30.04.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Is the Future, Not Banks, Says Eric Trump

Eric Trump has voiced strong support for cryptocurrency, criticizing traditional banking for falling behind the times.

30.04.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Adds Five Tokens to VIP Loan, Market Reaction Mixed

Binance has rolled out new borrowing options for a fresh batch of altcoins, introducing Hyperlane, SIGN, Initia, KERNEL, and WalletConnect to its VIP Loan platform.

30.04.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Stalls Dogecoin and XRP ETFs as Wave of Crypto Fund Applications Grows

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is dragging its feet once again—this time on two ETF proposals tied to Dogecoin and XRP.

30.04.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. Court Shuts Down Treasury’s Attempt to Reblacklist Tornado Cash

A federal court in Texas has blocked the U.S. Treasury from ever reimposing sanctions on the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash, putting an end to a long-running legal saga.

30.04.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Amazon Stock Rises Despite Tariff Controversy Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Amazon briefly sparked political controversy after exploring the idea of showing shoppers how tariffs are impacting product prices—a move that quickly drew fire from President Trump’s team.

30.04.2025 16:57 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S Economy: Surprise GDP Drop Sparks Recession Fears as Inflation Stays Hot

The U.S. economy stumbled at the start of 2025, logging a 0.3% annualized decline in GDP—marking a sharp contrast to late 2024’s growth.

30.04.2025 16:49 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BRICS: China Accelerates Yuan Adoption to Undermine Dollar in Global Trade

China is accelerating its push to make the yuan a dominant player in international trade, using global tensions and U.S.-led tariffs as a springboard to challenge the dollar’s longstanding dominance.

30.04.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

UK Unveils Crypto Regulation Plan to Foster Innovation and Combat Fraud

The UK government has unveiled a fresh set of proposed regulations for digital assets, aiming to balance technological advancement with stronger protections against financial misconduct.

30.04.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

XRP Quietly Builds Momentum as Tether’s Market Cap Comes Into View

In a market dominated by Bitcoin headlines and Ethereum upgrades, XRP is scripting a quieter — but potentially historic — comeback.

30.04.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Is It Time for Elon Musk to Bring Back Bitcoin Payments?

Bitcoin mining is now more sustainable than ever, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

30.04.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

1inch Expands to Solana, Sets Sights on Crosschain DeFi Growth

Decentralized trading aggregator 1inch has expanded onto Solana, offering faster and cheaper swaps across more than a million tokens.

30.04.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $120K Soon as U.S. Investors Shift Capital

Bitcoin could soon break above $120,000, according to Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick.

30.04.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin’s Role as a Safe-Haven Asset Grows, Says NYDIG

Bitcoin may be carving out a new identity as a reliable store of value during periods of financial turbulence, according to the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG).

30.04.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto and Wall Street Collide: $8.2 Billion in Deals Reshape 2025

The landscape for crypto acquisitions and listings is exploding in 2025, and billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya believes it’s no accident.

30.04.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Emerges Stronger as Investors Brace for Turbulent 2025

Bitcoin’s reputation as a shield against economic and political turmoil is gaining traction, according to a new report by QCP Capital.

30.04.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Mastercard Pushes Deeper Into Crypto With New Stablecoin Payment Solutions

Mastercard is making a major move to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital currencies.

29.04.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle Doubles Down on Global Expansion With Abu Dhabi License

Circle, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDC, is expanding its global footprint after securing a key regulatory license in the United Arab Emirates.

29.04.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

21Shares Files for Dogecoin Spot ETF

In a fresh move highlighting crypto’s rising momentum in traditional finance, 21Shares has set its sights on launching a Dogecoin-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.

29.04.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BlackRock Buys Nearly $1 Billion in Bitcoin

Institutional hunger for Bitcoin is accelerating — and BlackRock is leading the charge.

29.04.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

No XRP ETF Yet: Bloomberg Confirms No Official Launch Date for ProShares

Reports of ProShares’ XRP futures ETFs launching on April 30 have turned out to be premature.

29.04.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

This AI-Focused Altcoin Skyrockets 161% Amid Explosive Adoption

Virtual Protocol, a project focused on decentralized AI agents, is capturing attention as activity across its ecosystem explodes and its native token, VIRTUAL, stages a massive price rally.

29.04.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Institutional Demand Fuels Bitcoin Optimism as $210K Target Looms

Despite a rocky year for global markets, Presto’s head of research, Peter Chung, remains unfazed about Bitcoin’s long-term potential.

29.04.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov