Author Alexander Stefanov

Grayscale Pushes to Add Staking to Ethereum ETFs in Talks with SEC

Grayscale is pushing to break new ground in the crypto ETF space, recently meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Cryptocurrency Task Force to discuss an expansion of its Ethereum offerings.

29.04.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Teams Up with Founders Factory to Support UK Crypto and AI Startups

Coinbase is stepping deeper into the worlds of blockchain and AI with a new 16-week startup accelerator, created in collaboration with Founders Factory, Animoca Brands, and Fabric Ventures.

29.04.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether’s XAUT Confirms Gold Reserves as Demand Surges Amid Global Uncertainty

Tether’s tokenized gold product, XAUT, has officially confirmed its reserves, revealing backing of over 246,500 ounces of gold — more than 7.7 tons.

29.04.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Melania Token Team Offloads Millions Using Stealthy Strategy

The team behind the Official Melania Meme token (MELANIA) appears to be quietly offloading their holdings, raising questions about what might come next.

29.04.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Rally Gains Steam as Analyst Points to $103K Milestone

Bitcoin started the week strong, climbing past $94,000 and nearing the $95,000 mark, just as the market braces for important U.S. economic data.

29.04.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Changpeng Zhao’s “Buy the Dip” Comment Fuels Hopes of Crypto Rebound

Former Binance chief Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, recently stirred speculation across the crypto community with a simple, joking tweet: “Hope you bought the dip,” followed by a laughing emoji.

28.04.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Price Climbs, Public Curiosity Fades

Bitcoin’s price might be soaring, but public curiosity isn’t keeping up. According to Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley, despite Bitcoin reaching around $90,000, interest in the cryptocurrency — as measured by Google search trends — has stayed surprisingly low.

28.04.2025 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SHIB Approaches Critical Breakout Point After Prolonged Quiet Phase

After weeks of quiet trading, Shiba Inu (SHIB) may be approaching a major breakout, according to a fresh analysis from CryptoELlTES on X.

28.04.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Low Bitcoin Miner Activity Sparks Debate on Future Price Moves

Bitcoin miner activity has hit a notable low point, according to the latest analysis from crypto research firm Alphractal.

28.04.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

New Proposal Could Supercharge Ethereum’s Transaction Capacity

Ethereum could see a dramatic boost in capacity if a newly proposed plan by researcher Dankrad Feist moves forward.

28.04.2025 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robert Kiyosaki Faces Disappointment After Bitcoin Poll Falls Flat

Robert Kiyosaki, well-known for Rich Dad Poor Dad and his vocal support for Bitcoin, recently faced an unexpected lack of engagement from his X followers.

28.04.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Exchange Bitget Seeks Damages After VOXEL Trading Glitch

Bitget is taking legal action after uncovering a coordinated exploit that cost the exchange over $20 million.

28.04.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings with $1.42 Billion Purchase

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has expanded its Bitcoin portfolio by acquiring an additional 15,355 BTC for about $1.42 billion at an average price of $92,737 per Bitcoin.

28.04.2025 15:19 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Investors Sue Nike Following Sudden Shutdown of RTFKT NFT Platform

Nike is facing a new legal battle after a group of NFT and crypto asset buyers accused the company of leaving them with major financial losses.

28.04.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

JUST Token Gains Momentum Following Bold Forecast from Justin Sun

Excitement is building around the JUST (JST) token after Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, suggested it could skyrocket by 100 times.

28.04.2025 14:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Expands Trading Options with New Bots for Two Altcoins

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has expanded its services by rolling out new trading bots for FET and RENDER tokens.

28.04.2025 13:37 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Strategy and Metaplanet See Record Bitcoin Gains Amid Market Surge

Strategy and Metaplanet’s bold Bitcoin strategy is paying off handsomely in 2025, with both companies sitting on major gains thanks to BTC’s surge.

28.04.2025 12:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

El Salvador Defies Expectations, Continues Bitcoin Accumulation

While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) publicly claims that El Salvador has stopped accumulating Bitcoin as part of its loan agreement, blockchain evidence paints a different picture.

28.04.2025 10:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Wall Street Gears Up for XRP: ProShares and CME Lead the Charge

ProShares is set to debut three new XRP-linked ETFs on April 30, offering traders multiple ways to bet on the token’s price movements.

28.04.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

No IPO Plans for Ripple in 2025, Confirms Company Leadership

Ripple has officially put IPO rumors to rest, confirming it has no intention of going public in 2025.

28.04.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Top Bank CEOs Cash Out Millions in Stock Sales in 2025

Top executives at two of America’s biggest banks are continuing to cash out large portions of their personal stock holdings.

27.04.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Switzerland’s Central Bank Dismisses Bitcoin’s Role in National Reserves

Switzerland’s central bank remains firmly opposed to adding Bitcoin to its reserves, despite growing pressure from crypto advocates.

27.04.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

DeFi Protocol Loopscale Hit by Exploit, Pauses Key Functions

Loopscale, a decentralized finance platform built on Solana, was forced to pause its lending operations after a major security breach led to losses of around $5.8 million.

27.04.2025 17:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Federal Reserve Flags Growing Risks to U.S. Economy in New Stability Report

The Federal Reserve’s newest Financial Stability Report paints a more anxious picture of the U.S. economy, highlighting rising global trade tensions, growing policy uncertainty, and worries over the nation’s debt levels as key threats to financial stability.

27.04.2025 16:11 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Best Week Since 2024 Amid Market Recovery

Bitcoin investment products just recorded one of their strongest weeks in recent memory, as spot BTC ETFs based in the U.S. attracted over $3 billion in new inflows.

27.04.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Altcoins Face Uncertainty as Bitcoin Shows Signs of Strength

Crypto analytics firm Alphractal has released new insights into the altcoin market, highlighting RAY as the token with the highest long-to-short ratio among major altcoins.

27.04.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Analysts Predict Big Move for Dogecoin If Key Levels Break

The dream of Dogecoin reaching $1 is alive and well among its community, even though the coin remains stuck under $0.20.

27.04.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Payment Giant Stripe Prepares Stablecoin Launch Amid Crypto Expansion

Stripe is officially making its move into the stablecoin space, signaling a new chapter for the global payment giant.

27.04.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Major Outflows Hit Trump-Linked Memecoin Ahead of Private Event

Donald Trump’s memecoin project has seen a noticeable shift in activity following his announcement of exclusive rewards for major tokenholders, including a private dinner and a possible White House tour.

26.04.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Is Real Estate the Next Big Thing on Blockchain?

The next decade could see an explosion in the value of real estate assets moved onto blockchain platforms, with new research forecasting that tokenized property could surpass $4 trillion by 2035.

26.04.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Semler Scientific Boosts Bitcoin Treasury Following $10M Acquisition

Semler Scientific has quietly built up a sizable Bitcoin position, acquiring 111 BTC between mid-February and late April for a total of $10 million.

26.04.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Solana Poised to Eclipse Ethereum in Next Bull Run, Analyst Predicts

Momentum is building around Solana (SOL), with some market watchers suggesting it could soon surpass Ethereum (ETH) in performance if the crypto market heats up again.

26.04.2025 15:08 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple to Unlock 1 Billion XRP as Price Struggles to Keep Momentum

Ripple Labs is preparing for another large-scale XRP release, set to occur on May 1, when 1 billion tokens—currently valued at around $2.1 billion—will be unlocked from escrow.

23.04.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Bitcoin?

Bitcoin’s recent dip below $100,000 might feel discouraging, especially after soaring to $109,000 earlier this year.

23.04.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Gave Millions to Trump Before SEC Softened Its Stance

Ripple Labs quietly emerged as one of the largest financial backers of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, contributing nearly $5 million just months before federal regulators began softening their stance toward the company.

23.04.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Europe Divided Over Crypto Threat as Trump Policies Raise Concerns

European financial authorities are currently divided over how much of a threat Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly stance poses to the Eurozone.

23.04.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bithumb Splits Business as It Eyes Late 2025 IPO

Amid rising regulatory pressure and political uncertainty in South Korea’s crypto sector, Bithumb is restructuring its business in a strategic move ahead of a planned IPO.

23.04.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Institutions Surpass Satoshi Nakamoto in Bitcoin Holdings

Bitcoin’s ownership landscape has shifted, with two institutions—BlackRock and MicroStrategy—now jointly holding more BTC than Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

23.04.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Telegram’s Durov Warns of Rising Threat to Privacy as Europe Eyes Encryption Backdoors

A recent push by French lawmakers to weaken encryption in messaging apps has drawn sharp criticism from Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, who warns that such efforts are a direct assault on personal privacy in the digital age.

22.04.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Real-World Asset Craze Sends Polygon NFT Sales to the Top

Polygon has climbed to the forefront of the NFT market, taking the lead in weekly sales volume and surpassing Ethereum for the first time in months.

22.04.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Hits $89,000 as Market Chaos Sparks Crypto Surge

Bitcoin (BTC) managed to surge past the price mark of $89,000, as investors flock to the cryptocurrency amidst traditional market turbulence and increasing political uncertainties.

22.04.2025 16:14 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back With Largest Inflows in Nearly Three Months

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. saw a major resurgence on April 21, marking their strongest day for net inflows in nearly three months.

22.04.2025 16:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

ARK Invest Makes Bold Move into Solana with Staked ETF Bet

ARK Invest has quietly deepened its exposure to Solana by adding a staked SOL investment to two of its tech-focused ETFs, signaling growing confidence in the blockchain’s long-term potential.

22.04.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Altcoin ETFs Flood SEC as Bitcoin Maintains Unshakable Market Dominance

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warming up to the idea of expanding the crypto ETF landscape beyond Bitcoin, with 72 crypto-related ETF proposals now awaiting review.

22.04.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Giants Move Toward U.S. Banking Licenses in Bid for Legitimacy

Some of the biggest names in crypto are now looking to secure a place inside the U.S. financial system.

22.04.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

XRP Futures Go Live on Coinbase, Opening Doors to Institutional Investors

Coinbase has officially rolled out CFTC-regulated futures contracts tied to XRP, marking a significant step forward for institutional adoption of the Ripple-associated token.

22.04.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether’s $1B Mint Spurs Speculation as Bitcoin Bounces Back After Powell–Trump Clash

A fresh wave of speculation has hit the crypto market following a hefty stablecoin issuance by Tether, which quietly minted $1 billion worth of USDT on the Tron network earlier today.

21.04.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Expands USDC Offerings With New Pairs and Automated Trading Tools

Binance is adding more firepower to its Spot trading platform, announcing fresh USDC trading pairs and expanded support for auto-trading features set to go live on April 22.

21.04.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Japan’s Metaplanet Ramps Up BTC Strategy, Targets 21,000 Coins

Tokyo-based Metaplanet has continued its aggressive Bitcoin strategy, now holding over $400 million in BTC following its latest acquisition.

21.04.2025 16:27 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Briefly Breaks $87K Barrier as Investors Return

Bitcoin has staged a strong comeback, briefly pushing beyond $87,000 for the first time in weeks as liquidity conditions improve globally and institutional players show signs of renewed appetite, even while concerns around U.S. trade tensions keep broader markets on edge.

21.04.2025 14:35 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin (BTC) Defies Turmoil One Year After Halving

Bitcoin has marked one year since its latest halving event, and long-term holders have reason to celebrate.

21.04.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Advocates Slam BIS Over ‘Isolation Strategy’ for Digital Finance

A sharp divide is emerging between global banking authorities and crypto industry leaders over the future of digital finance.

21.04.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

China’s Push for Yuan in BRICS Trade Faces Global Resistance

Since 2022, China has been actively promoting the yuan as a go-to currency for trade among BRICS nations, capitalizing on geopolitical rifts—particularly after Western sanctions hit Russia.

21.04.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

XRP Faces Pressure as Network Growth Slows and Bearish Patterns Form

The XRP network is flashing early warning signs, with a steep drop in newly created wallet addresses raising concerns about fading interest.

21.04.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Recession Odds Jump on Polymarket Following Tariff Moves

Market anxiety is surging after President Trump’s latest move to impose sweeping tariffs, with crypto-based prediction platforms now signaling a growing belief that a U.S. recession is on the horizon.

20.04.2025 20:02 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump’s Threat to Fire Fed Chair Raises Alarms Over Market Stability and Crypto Impact

Anthony Pompliano has voiced strong opposition to Donald Trump’s recent push to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning that such a move could damage the credibility of the U.S. financial system.

20.04.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Solana’s Q1 Performance Hints at a Major Shift in Blockchain Dominance

Solana kicked off 2025 with an impressive revenue milestone, pulling in $369.5 million in just the first quarter—half of what it earned over the entire previous year.

20.04.2025 14:55 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Pi Coin Sees Price Boost as Network Unveils Long-Awaited Token Strategy

Pi Coin has seen a noticeable price uptick following the long-anticipated release of its tokenomics blueprint and migration plan.

20.04.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tensions Rise as Global Financial Body Pushes for Tighter Crypto Oversight

A new report by the Bank for International Settlements has reignited the clash between traditional financial authorities and the crypto world.

20.04.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov