Author Alexander Stefanov

Why Rising Energy Prices Could Supercharge Bitcoin, According to Expert

Macro strategist Luke Gromen believes that surging energy costs could set the stage for a dramatic rise in Bitcoin and gold, as inflationary pressure shakes confidence in traditional financial markets.

18.06.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Billionaire Investor Sees Dollar Crash If Key Support Breaks

Jeffrey Gundlach believes the greenback is tiptoeing along its final line of support. In a recent webcast, the DoubleLine Capital founder highlighted a chart that links the dollar index’s 2011 trough near 72 to its 2021 low around 89.

18.06.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

a16z Backs EigenCloud Launch With Fresh $70M Token Buy

Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm is going deeper into Ethereum restaking infrastructure, adding $70 million worth of EIGEN tokens to its portfolio to back EigenLayer’s new venture — EigenCloud, a platform aimed at making blockchain-grade verifiability accessible to mainstream developers.

18.06.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Arthur Hayes Sees a “Stablecoin Gold Rush” – and a Graveyard of Future Flops

Arthur Hayes believes investors are about to learn a painful lesson from the post-Circle euphoria.

18.06.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

GENIUS Act Clears Senate, Setting Stage for First U.S. Crypto Law

In a major turning point for digital asset legislation, the U.S. Senate has officially passed the GENIUS Act, a bill aimed at regulating stablecoins and laying the groundwork for broader crypto oversight.

18.06.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Nvidia Surges as Barclays Sees $200 Target on Blackwell Momentum

Nvidia’s impressive rebound continues to gather steam, with Barclays now forecasting a price target of $200, driven by accelerating demand for the company’s next-gen Blackwell chips.

18.06.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Blockchain Group Taps Markets for €7.2 Million to Fuel Fresh Bitcoin Buys

Paris-listed Blockchain Group has turned once again to equity markets to bulk up its crypto war chest, unveiling a €7.2 million share placement aimed squarely at purchasing additional Bitcoin.

18.06.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

ARK Invest Takes Early Profits After Circle’s Skyrocketing IPO

Circle’s first fortnight on the New York Stock Exchange turned into a quick trade for Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest.

18.06.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple’s Stablecoin Gains Global Reach Through Alchemy Pay Integration

The crypto landscape is seeing fresh collaboration as Ripple teams up with Alchemy Pay, expanding global access to its new stablecoin.

18.06.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Investigator Links New Altcoin Project to $30M Scam

Crypto investigator ZachXBT has raised serious concerns about WhiteRock (WHITE), an emerging altcoin project he claims may be a rebranded extension of the disgraced Zkasino scheme.

17.06.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Power Struggle: Strategy and BlackRock Now Control Over 1.3 Million BTC

A fierce contest is unfolding between two financial heavyweights—Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and BlackRock—as they battle for dominance over institutional Bitcoin holdings.

17.06.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Prepares for THORChain Upgrade, Temporarily Halts RUNE Transfers

Binance has confirmed it will facilitate the upcoming upgrade of the THORChain (RUNE) network, aiming to ensure a seamless transition for users during the blockchain’s scheduled improvements.

17.06.2025 16:55 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cardano Shows Signs of Recovery as Market Sentiment Turns Positive

Cardano is beginning to show fresh signs of strength, climbing just over 3% in the past day as the cryptocurrency market experiences a modest rebound.

17.06.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Mass Liquidations and Wallet Dumps Sink ZKJ

Polyhedra Network says a mix of coordinated liquidity pulls, aggressive market-maker selling, and cascading liquidations drove its ZKJ token from $1.92 to $0.29 in a single afternoon on 15 June.

17.06.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bank of America Compares Bitcoin to History’s Most Disruptive Inventions

Bitcoin belongs in the same league as the printing press and the Model T, according to a new research note from Bank of America.

17.06.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase and Set Gemini to Expand in EU Under MiCA Rules

Gemini and Coinbase are reportedly on the verge of securing operational licenses in the European Union, signaling a major step forward in their international growth plans.

17.06.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

JPMorgan Lays Groundwork for Tokenized Finance with New Blockchain Trademark

JPMorgan Chase has filed a new trademark application for “JPMD,” signaling its intent to expand deeper into blockchain-based financial services.

17.06.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Still on El Salvador’s Agenda Despite $1.4B IMF Agreement

El Salvador is still buying Bitcoin in spite of a $1.4 billion International Monetary Fund package that was meant to curb further government accumulation.

17.06.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. Senate Moves Closer to Passing Landmark Stablecoin Legislation

A pivotal vote in the U.S. Senate could soon reshape how stablecoins are regulated, as lawmakers prepare to decide the fate of the GENIUS Act—a bill that’s been in negotiation for weeks.

17.06.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Canada Green-Lights First XRP ETF, Beating the U.S. to Market

Purpose Investments has received the green light to launch Canada’s first spot XRP ETF, with trading set to begin on June 18.

17.06.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Postpones Decision on Franklin Templeton Ethereum ETF Staking Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has extended its review of Franklin Templeton’s proposed spot Ethereum ETF, which includes a staking component—adding to the growing list of delayed rulings on crypto-related funds.

17.06.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tron Sets Sights on Wall Street Through Reverse Merger

Justin Sun’s Tron network is preparing to enter U.S. public markets by merging with Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment, sidestepping a conventional IPO.

17.06.2025 7:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Metaplanet Surpasses Coinbase with 10,000 Bitcoin in Treasury

Metaplanet has become the world’s seventh-largest corporate owner of Bitcoin after adding another 1,112 coins to its treasury on Monday.

17.06.2025 6:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Saylor Urges U.S. to Stockpile Bitcoin Before the World Catches Up

Michael Saylor, co-founder of the company now called Strategy and one of Bitcoin’s most vocal champions, says the next great migration of wealth will happen on the Bitcoin network.

16.06.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Altcoin Market Poised for Turbulence as Key Support Levels Flash Signals

The altcoin market may be heading into a storm of activity, with technical patterns suggesting a potential shift in momentum.

16.06.2025 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Is Bitcoin Becoming the New Core Holding for Investors?

Bitcoin’s roller-coaster days may be fading, and that shift could push the world’s largest digital asset into more professional portfolios, according to Coatue Management founder Philippe Laffont.

16.06.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump’s Truth Social Files for Dual Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF

Truth Social, Donald Trump’s social-media platform, has quietly lodged paperwork for a fund that would hold both Bitcoin and Ethereum—marking the first time a Trump-linked business has ventured into the U.S. crypto-ETF arena.

16.06.2025 19:50 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Investor Loses $6.9M After in TikTok Crypto Scam

A late-night distress call has exposed a sizeable cryptocurrency heist, according to 23pds, chief security officer at blockchain-forensics firm SlowMist.

16.06.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Vietnam Charts a Clear Course for Digital Assets With New 2026 Law

Vietnam has passed a sweeping Digital Technology Industry Law that, for the first time, sets firm rules for cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets.

16.06.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bybit Steps Into DeFi With Solana-Based Platform

Bybit is venturing beyond centralized trading with the upcoming launch of its decentralized exchange, Byreal, built on the Solana blockchain.

16.06.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Corporate Bitcoin Buying Spree Adds 2,500 BTC in Five Days

Corporate interest in Bitcoin exploded between June 9 and 13, as public filings reveal more than 60 separate announcements tied to the cryptocurrency.

16.06.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Pi Token Squeezes Higher After Brief Collapse—Path to $10 Still Murky

Pi Network’s coin clawed back to about $0.61 after a flash crash took it below $0.50 and even briefly to $0.40, unsettling holders already frustrated by months of silence from the core team.

16.06.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Quantum Advances Put Bitcoin’s Security to the Test

Quantum computing is no longer just a theoretical threat to Bitcoin — it’s fast becoming a real one.

16.06.2025 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin’s Biggest Holders Could Trigger Next Major Crash, Analyst Warns

A well-known crypto analyst is sounding the alarm on a potential storm brewing for Bitcoin—one that could be fueled not by speculators, but by institutions themselves.

16.06.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Whale Accumulates Curve Tokens Amid Market Lull

Blockchain data suggests that quantitative investment firm Manifold has quietly accumulated a sizable amount of Curve Finance’s native token, CRV.

16.06.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BNB Chain Overtakes Solana as Top Blockchain for Memecoin Trading

Binance’s BNB Chain has emerged as the new leader in memecoin trading volume, dethroning Solana after a year-long reign.

16.06.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump’s 2024 Crypto Earnings Top $58 Million—DeFi Stake Drives Most of the Haul

Donald Trump earned over $58 million from crypto-related ventures in 2024, according to his latest financial disclosure report.

16.06.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Michael Saylor Signals Fresh BTC Buy as Strategy Rides Out Geopolitical Turbulence

Michael Saylor has hinted that MicroStrategy is about to top up its already-massive Bitcoin reserve, even as the Israel-Iran flare-up keeps global markets on edge.

16.06.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Shaquille O’Neal Agrees to $1.8M Settlement Over FTX Endorsement Lawsuit

Basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal has agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle a lawsuit tied to his promotion of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, according to new court filings.

15.06.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Pauses Below $110K as Analysts Eye Consolidation Phase

Bitcoin is facing strong headwinds just shy of its all-time high, with analysts at Swissblock warning that a breakout may be off the table—at least for now.

15.06.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Uphold Wants to Pay Yield on XRP – Here’s the Work-Around

Uphold is looking for a way to offer customers staking rewards on XRP, even though the token’s blockchain doesn’t support proof-of-stake.

15.06.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Billionaire Slams Meme Stock Hype and Sounds Alarm on U.S. Fiscal Health

Ray Dalio, the billionaire investor behind Bridgewater Associates, has taken aim at the growing obsession with meme stocks, warning that investors are falling for trends while ignoring the fundamentals.

15.06.2025 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tencent Denies Reports of Nexon Acquisition Talks

Chinese tech giant Tencent has officially pushed back against recent rumors suggesting it is preparing to acquire South Korean game developer Nexon.

15.06.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Dogecoin Stuck in a Holding Pattern – Can Bulls Force a Break Above $0.21?

Dogecoin has spent the past few months grinding sideways under $0.25, dipping 5 % over the last week and failing to reclaim February’s highs.

15.06.2025 16:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Whale Makes $3.5M Shorting Altcoins on Hyperliquid

An address beginning with 0xa31 has spent the week leaning hard against the alt-market on Hyperliquid.

15.06.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin’s Role Expands as Investors Look Beyond Gold and Treasuries

As concerns grow over government debt and global instability, Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a serious alternative to both gold and U.S. Treasuries.

15.06.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Anthony Pompliano’s Latest Venture Targets $750M to Fuel Bitcoin Strategy

Anthony Pompliano, a prominent Bitcoin advocate and co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital, is reportedly preparing to launch a new BTC-focused investment firm dubbed ProCapBTC.

15.06.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX Dumps Another $10M in Solana as Wind-Down Efforts Press On

The slow dismantling of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire continues, with defunct firms FTX and Alameda Research quietly shifting another $10.3 million in Solana (SOL) as part of their asset liquidation plan.

15.06.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cardano Moves Toward Ripple Asset Integration as Hoskinson Teases DeFi Expansion

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has hinted at a broader plan to bring Ripple-associated assets, including XRP and the RealUSD (RLUSD) stablecoin, into the Cardano ecosystem.

15.06.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Gold Glides Toward New Peaks as Middle-East Strife Lifts Safe-Haven Demand

Gold’s relentless climb in 2025 shows no sign of slowing. Spot prices burst above $3,400 this week—within striking distance of April’s record near $3,500—after renewed hostilities in the Middle East rattled global markets.

15.06.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Peter Schiff Sounds the Alarm on Saylor’s Bitcoin-Only Strategy

Economist Peter Schiff has revived his long-running feud with Bitcoin, warning that shareholders in Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, could come to rue the day they followed its “all-in” crypto play.

15.06.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Liquidity, Not Headlines, Keeps Bitcoin Pointed Higher, Says Raoul Pal

Bitcoin’s next big move will depend more on money creation than on missiles or media noise, according to macro strategist Raoul Pal.

15.06.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Approves Trump Media’s $2.3B Bitcoin Treasury Move

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social, has received SEC approval for a $2.3 billion capital raise aimed at building a corporate Bitcoin treasury.

15.06.2025 7:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Turns 79 With Billions in Crypto and a $45M Parade

Washington is gearing up for a grand $45 million military parade on June 14, 2025, marking two milestones: the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

14.06.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Solana ETF Push Gains Momentum After Flurry of S-1 Updates

A pack of heavyweight asset managers—including Franklin Templeton, Galaxy Digital, VanEck, Grayscale, and Fidelity—re-filed or amended S-1 registration statements on Friday for spot Solana exchange-traded funds.

14.06.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Whale Activity Signals Possible Turning Points for Key Altcoins, Says Santiment

A new analysis from Santiment suggests that large crypto investors—often referred to as “whales”—may be setting the stage for significant market moves across several altcoins.

14.06.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin on a Path to $1 Million as Wall Street Embraces Digital Gold – Mike Novogratz

Bitcoin’s ascent from fringe experiment to mainstream portfolio staple is accelerating, according to Galaxy Digital founder Mike Novogratz.

14.06.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitcoin Rewards Coming to Amex Users Through Coinbase Partnership

Coinbase is set to launch a Bitcoin rewards credit card in partnership with American Express, marking a new step in merging traditional finance with crypto incentives.

14.06.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

As Court Battles Intensify, Crypto Stands Behind Tornado Cash Devs

The fight over whether writing privacy-focused code is a crime is heating up on both sides of the Atlantic, and the crypto community is opening its wallet to defend two key Tornado Cash engineers.

14.06.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov