Author Alexander Stefanov

The cryptocurrency market stumbled into 2025 with a shaky start as Bitcoin briefly dropped below $90,000, its sharpest decline since the beginning of the year.

Blockchain analytics leader Chainalysis has made its first move into artificial intelligence by acquiring Alterya, a tech startup specializing in fraud detection through AI-driven solutions.

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee remains confident that Bitcoin will hit $250,000 by the end of 2025, even after the cryptocurrency recently dipped below $90,000 for the first time this year.

Semler Scientific, a healthcare technology firm, has expanded its Bitcoin reserves with the purchase of 237 BTC for $23 million, at an average price of just over $98,000 per coin.

Altcoins are taking center stage on Binance, with trading activity climbing from 50.8% in mid-2024 to 78% by January 2025.

In a striking example of the challenges faced by even the largest crypto investors, a Bitcoin whale recently endured a $13 million loss in just six days due to poorly timed decisions during a volatile market phase.

BlackRock has introduced its iShares Bitcoin ETF to Canadian investors, providing a simplified way to gain Bitcoin exposure without direct ownership.

A pastor from Washington state, Francier Obando Pinillo, has been indicted for allegedly defrauding over 1,500 people through a cryptocurrency scheme called Solano Fi.

As the new week starts, the cryptocurrency market continues to bleed with all tokens in CoinMarketCap’s top 100 are in the red.

Decentralized exchange Mango Markets is shutting down operations following an SEC settlement that required the destruction of its MNGO tokens and their delisting from exchanges.

A cryptocurrency firm co-founder has admitted to defrauding thousands of investors through false claims of high returns, raising over $9 million before his scheme unraveled.

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed new rules to enhance protections for cryptocurrency users, requiring providers to reimburse victims of fraud or theft.

The cryptocurrency market has seen significant fee-based revenue generation this week, with Tether emerging as the top performer.

The crypto market is as volatile as ever, with Bitcoin battling steep losses and hawkish moves by the Federal Reserve keeping investors on edge.

The potential sale of billions in Bitcoin by the U.S. government isn’t sparking concern among experts, according to Asset Reality CEO Aidan Larkin.

On January 11, Litecoin’s official social media account fell victim to a brief hacking incident, during which a scammer attempted to promote a fake Litecoin token on the Solana network.

A crypto investor recently turned a $458,000 gamble into an astonishing $4.9 million in just two weeks by trading Swarms, an AI-driven meme coin on Solana.

There is a lot of excitement among crypto investors with the start of the 2025 altcoin season, and it has started with a great flourish spearheaded by five altcoins, which include XRP, Dogecoin, Solana, Cardano, and Rexas Finance.

New Hampshire is exploring a groundbreaking approach to managing state reserves with a proposed bill that would allow the treasury to include Bitcoin and precious metals like gold and silver as part of its strategic reserves.

Kraken has started distributing funds to creditors of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, marking a crucial step in addressing the fallout from its 2022 collapse.

Last year, Ripple’s XRP saw a meteoric 5x rise, and Cardano delivered over 300% gains, leaving investors wondering which altcoin will take the lead next in 2025.

The cryptocurrency market struggled today as unexpected strength in U.S. employment data raised fears of prolonged high interest rates.

A new peso-backed stablecoin called PHPX is set to launch in the Philippines, developed with the aim of enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining cross-border payments.

Evan Cheng, the CEO of Mysten Labs and a former tech executive at companies like Apple and Meta, has voiced strong criticism of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), calling its design “fundamentally broken.” Cheng believes that the only viable solution for the EVM’s “tech debt” is to abandon it entirely and start fresh.

Grayscale, a prominent asset management firm, has recently made updates to its portfolio of altcoin funds.

Binance continues to be a dominant force in the cryptocurrency space, leading the way in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) outflows for the past year.

Fidelity’s latest analysis suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) could benefit from a potential inflation surge in 2025, particularly if the U.S. faces stagflation.

Coinbase is under investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which has issued a subpoena for customer data related to Polymarket, a prediction platform built on blockchain technology.

Hong Kong’s central bank has launched a new initiative to support banks in adopting distributed ledger technology (DLT).

Ripple Labs recently made headlines after transferring a massive 300 million XRP, valued at over $682 million, to an undisclosed wallet, raising questions about the company’s strategy.

Mark Cuban has boldly argued that Bitcoin, rather than gold, is the ideal asset to hold during economic uncertainty.

Ripple’s President, Monica Long, has expressed optimism regarding the approval of a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, predicting its approval could happen very soon.

After briefly recovering above $100,000, Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market as a whole took a nosedive and retraced significantly.

El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, has recently sparked interest in a potential Bitcoin buying opportunity, following the U.S. government’s sale of $6.7 billion in Bitcoin seized from the Silk Road.

The U.S. government has been granted the green light to sell off 69,370 Bitcoins, seized from the Silk Road marketplace, in a move that could have significant implications for the market.

South Korea is set to ease its restrictions on local institutional participation in cryptocurrency trading, as reported by Yonhap news agency on Wednesday, referencing the Financial Services Commission (FSC).

Crypto analyst Kevin Svenson is predicting that the most explosive phase for altcoins in this market cycle is yet to come.

The adoption of Bitcoin by corporations is gaining significant traction, with holdings in company treasuries more than doubling over the past year.

China’s economic challenges are mounting, with declining markets, a weakening currency, and falling bond yields creating uncertainty.

U.S. prosecutors have revealed that the collapse of Terraform Labs’ TerraUSD and Luna cryptocurrencies may have impacted over one million individuals and entities worldwide.

As we dive into 2025, the crypto market is already buzzing with excitement. Investors are eager to identify the best crypto to buy now before the next bull run takes off.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts that Bitcoin and the crypto market will experience a strong rally leading into Q1 2025, fueled by shifts in U.S. liquidity under the incoming Trump administration.

Backpack Exchange has made a bold move into the European crypto market by acquiring FTX EU, the European division of the collapsed FTX Exchange.

Bitcoin’s price has tumbled below the critical $98,000 mark, currently trading at $97,800, a 4.15% drop in the past 24 hours.

Renowned iinvestor Chamath Palihapitiya believes that stablecoins are set to become the standout financial innovation of the year, reshaping the way transactions are conducted globally.

As 2025 unfolds, analysts from Bernstein have shared bold predictions for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.

Bitcoin has surged past $100,000, a milestone not seen this year, as the cryptocurrency market gains momentum.

Chile is considering integrating Bitcoin into its economic framework through the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR).

JPMorgan analysts have identified a lasting shift in investor behavior, highlighting the growing reliance on gold and Bitcoin as hedges against the declining value of fiat currencies.

MARA Holdings, a leading Bitcoin miner, released its December 2024 update, showcasing a robust strategy to enhance shareholder value.

Ethena Labs, the team behind the initiative, plans to develop a savings and payment app that leverages the platform’s massive user base, positioning it as a key player in a $50 billion market opportunity for its synthetic dollar, USDe.

A cryptocurrency trader managed to turn a high-risk investment into a massive 75x profit by seizing an early opportunity in Hive AI (BUZZ).

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, recently shared plans to expand the ecosystem, with the Lace Wallet and Bitcoin-focused projects taking center stage.

The cryptocurrency industry is flourishing, attracting billions of dollars into its environment. Investors increasingly seek coins with strong foundations, modern technologies, and imaginative application scenarios.

Phantom, the popular cryptocurrency wallet, has dismissed speculation about a potential token launch following its recent social feature rollout.

In the lead-up to what most market experts believe will be a highly profitable 2025 crypto trading bull market, FXGuys (FXG) has become one of the highly promising investment opportunities in the PropFi (Proprietary Finance) sector.

Dogecoin had a breakthrough year in 2021, skyrocketing to new levels within record time, creating overnight tycoons, and cementing its place as the number 1 meme coin in crypto.

Galaxy Digital’s research division has shared a bold forecast for Dogecoin (DOGE), suggesting the popular memecoin could achieve a historic milestone in 2025.

The crypto market’s recovery has sparked a surge in meme tokens, with both classic and AI-driven projects hitting record highs.