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AI Project Adjusts Token Allocation Amid Market Manipulation Concerns

Swarms, a decentralized AI initiative, is set to modify its token distribution model, increasing the team’s allocation from 2% to 10% in response to concerns over market instability and manipulation.

02.02.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

India Targets Undisclosed Crypto Profits With Heavy Tax Penalties

India is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency taxation, introducing harsh penalties for undisclosed gains.

02.02.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Bitcoin and Gold Set to Soar as AI Triggers Banking Crisis and Deflation

Luke Gromen is predicting a major shift in the economic landscape, suggesting that Bitcoin and gold will be the top assets to hold for those looking to hedge against the potential economic fallout from the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

02.02.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Senators Criticize U.S. Mega Banks – Here is Why

Two U.S. senators have called out the country’s largest banks for failing to pass on the benefits of a high interest rate environment to their customers.

01.02.2025 22:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Kraken Announces Record-Breaking Revenue for 2024

Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, reported a substantial $1.5 billion in revenue for 2024, as revealed in their latest financial statement on January 31.

01.02.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Reports $13B Profit in 2024, Expands US Treasury Holdings

Tether recorded an unprecedented $13 billion in profits last year, fueled by the increasing demand for its USD-pegged stablecoin, USDT.

01.02.2025 16:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase’s 2025 Expansion Set to Ignite Crypto Market

Coinbase is preparing for a major overhaul in 2025, aiming to add up to 80 new cryptocurrencies in just the first half of the year. This move is expected to spark a surge in market activity, potentially driving prices to new heights.

01.02.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Sui Set for a Game-Changing Year as Rumours Hint at Massive Partnership

Adeniyi Abiodun, Chief Product Officer at Mysten Labs, has hinted at a major milestone for the crypto industry, revealing that a globally recognized consumer platform will enter the blockchain space through Sui this year.

31.01.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ross Ulbricht Wallets Lose Millions After Fatal Liquidity Mistake

A costly trading error has reportedly drained $12 million from crypto wallets linked to Ross Ulbricht, the recently pardoned founder of Silk Road.

31.01.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

MicroStrategy Ramps Up Bitcoin Reserves, Outpacing Capital Targets

MicroStrategy is rapidly surpassing its capital-raising goals as it continues expanding its Bitcoin holdings, according to Mizuho Securities.

31.01.2025 9:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Bankman-Fried’s Parents Push for Trump Pardon as Legal Options Dwindle

Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents, both Stanford law professors, have reportedly been seeking legal guidance on the possibility of securing a presidential pardon for their son from Donald Trump.

31.01.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Forbes Reveals the Most Trusted Crypto Exchanges of 2025

Forbes has released its annual ranking of the most reliable cryptocurrency exchanges, analyzing over 200 platforms based on security, compliance, and trading volume.

30.01.2025 17:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Market expert calls Nvidia Sell-Off an Overreaction, Sees Buying Opportunity

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee believes investors are overreacting to the recent market sell-off sparked by the emergence of DeepSeek, a low-cost AI model from China.

30.01.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

2025 Crypto Trends: Institutional Players, Stablecoins, and Layer 2 Adoption

The crypto market is entering 2025 with strong institutional inflows, rapid stablecoin expansion, and a shift toward Layer 2 (L2) networks.

30.01.2025 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Weighs Stricter Nvidia AI Chip Ban as China Finds Workarounds

The U.S. government is weighing stricter controls on Nvidia’s AI chip exports to China, with President Donald Trump reportedly considering a fresh round of restrictions in response to concerns over the impact of DeepSeek’s R1 model.

30.01.2025 9:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Trump Media Moves Into Bitcoin and Digital Asset Investments

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is expanding into financial services with the launch of Truth.Fi, a division focused on digital assets and investment strategies.

29.01.2025 21:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Binance Founder Returns to Crypto with $16M Investment in Blockchain Airdrop Platform

Just months after completing a four-month prison sentence for violating anti-money laundering laws, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is already making moves in the crypto industry.

29.01.2025 15:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Ai16z Rebrands to ElizaOS as Project Moves to Next Phase

An emerging AI agent development platform has rebranded from Ai16z to ElizaOS, distancing itself from any unintended associations with venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

29.01.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple’s RLUSD Expands as New Crypto Exchange Adds Support

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has been integrated into the Margex trading platform, allowing users to leverage it as collateral for crypto trading.

29.01.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Hong Kong Expands Crypto Market with New Exchange Licenses

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has kicked off 2025 by approving two more crypto trading platforms, continuing its efforts to regulate and grow the virtual asset sector.

29.01.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Paradigm Backs Tornado Cash Developer with $1.25M as Legal Battle Intensifies

Crypto venture firm Paradigm is backing Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, with a $1.25 million donation toward his legal defense.

29.01.2025 18:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Poland Expands Bitcoin ATM Network, Becoming a Major Crypto Hub

Bitcoin accessibility is growing in Poland, with the country adding 10 new crypto ATMs, bringing its total to 219.

29.01.2025 17:30 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Crypto.com Delists USDT and Nine Tokens in Europe Under MiCA Regulations

Crypto.com has become one of the first exchanges to remove Tether’s USDT and nine other cryptocurrencies from its European platform following the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation rollout.

29.01.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bernstein Sees Institutional Surge as Crypto Momentum Builds

Bernstein analysts report a growing belief among U.S. investors that crypto is making a return, with institutional interest rising despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

29.01.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

CFTC Engages Industry Leaders in Crypto and Market Oversight Talks

Caroline Pham, the newly appointed Acting Chair of the CFTC, is launching a series of public roundtables aimed at shaping market regulations, with a particular focus on cryptocurrency.

29.01.2025 14:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Gary Gensler Moves from Crypto Crackdown to AI Research at MIT

After years of shaping financial regulations, Gary Gensler is shifting his focus from crypto enforcement to artificial intelligence.

29.01.2025 13:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Senator Lummis Challenges SEC Overreach in Coinbase Legal Battle

Senator Cynthia Lummis has challenged the SEC’s lawsuit against Coinbase, arguing the agency is exceeding its authority by regulating crypto through enforcement rather than legislation.

29.01.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Crypto Expert Predicts Total Market Cap to Surge to $10 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market is showing remarkable resilience, with its total market cap surpassing previous highs and stabilizing after a significant correction.

29.01.2025 9:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Shiba Inu Creator Teases Historic Announcement Amid Market Recovery

Shytoshi Kusama, the mysterious figure behind Shiba Inu, has hinted at an upcoming announcement that he describes as the most significant in the project’s history.

28.01.2025 20:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Institutional Investors Pour $2 Billion into Crypto Funds Amid Growing Demand

Institutional investors have significantly increased their exposure to digital assets, with nearly $2 billion flowing into crypto funds last week.

28.01.2025 15:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple CEO Advocates for Diverse U.S. Digital Asset Reserve

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has challenged the notion that Bitcoin should dominate discussions of a potential U.S. digital asset reserve.

28.01.2025 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Bitfarms Sells Major Mining Facility for $85 Million

Bitfarms, a global Bitcoin mining company, is selling its 200-megawatt Yguazu facility in Paraguay to Hive Digital Technologies for $85 million.

28.01.2025 17:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

TON Unveils Ambitious 2025 Roadmap to Boost Ecosystem

The Open Network (TON), valued at $12 billion, has revealed its roadmap for the first half of 2025, focusing on enhancing its ecosystem and expanding its functionality.

28.01.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

New U.S. Treasury Secretary is Good News for Crypto

In a move set to reshape the U.S. Treasury’s direction, billionaire investor and cryptocurrency advocate Scott Bessent has been confirmed as the new Treasury Secretary.

28.01.2025 14:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Elon Musk Sparks Dogecoin Buzz with Playful Offer to Creator

Elon Musk has once again stirred excitement in the crypto world with a playful exchange involving Dogecoin creator Shibetoshi Nakamoto.

28.01.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

KuCoin Suspends Operations for Two Years After $300M Settlement

KuCoin has agreed to a $300 million settlement with U.S. authorities for operating without a license, marking a major shake-up for the exchange.

28.01.2025 12:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Japan’s Metaplanet Launches $745M Plan to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

Japanese firm Metaplanet, often referred to as Japan’s answer to MicroStrategy, has unveiled an ambitious plan to raise $745 million in its latest effort to bolster its Bitcoin holdings.

28.01.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Expands U.S. Presence with Key Licenses

Ripple has secured Money Transmitter Licenses in New York and Texas, expanding its U.S. presence as part of broader efforts under a more crypto-friendly regulatory landscape.

28.01.2025 11:31 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto.com and OKX Secure MiCA Licenses, Expanding Crypto Reach in Europe

Crypto exchanges are making significant strides under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, with OKX and Crypto.com becoming the latest platforms to secure full licensing.

28.01.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Token Creation Skyrockets, Forcing Coinbase to Adapt

The relentless wave of token creation in the crypto market is forcing Coinbase to rethink its approach to listing new assets, according to CEO Brian Armstrong.

28.01.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Roger Ver Appeals to Trump for Help in Avoiding Extradition

Roger Ver, a well-known early Bitcoin advocate, has reached out to former President Donald Trump via Twitter, asking for assistance in preventing his potential extradition from Spain to the United States.

27.01.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Russia’s Largest Power Grid Operator Eyes Crypto Mining to Boost Revenue

Russia’s largest power grid operator, Rosseti, is exploring ways to tap into the cryptocurrency mining sector by leveraging its underutilized energy resources.

27.01.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Worldcoin’s World Network Banned in Brazil Over Privacy Violations

Brazil’s data protection agency, the ANPD, has taken decisive steps to halt the operations of World Network, previously known as Worldcoin, within the country.

27.01.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Expert Forecasts $1 Trillion Market for Tokenized Real-World Assets

A well-known crypto analyst is predicting massive growth for a relatively new sector in the cryptocurrency space.

27.01.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Traditional Financial Giants Set to Flood Crypto Market, Says Coinbase CEO

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has shared his insights on the increasing interest in cryptocurrency from traditional financial institutions.

27.01.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Trump’s Executive Order to Propel US Ahead in Global Crypto Market – Here is Why

David Sacks, the newly appointed crypto czar under President Donald Trump, has expressed confidence that the U.S. will quickly close the gap in the global digital asset race.

26.01.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Wall Street Giants Hit with $60 Million Fine

Two prominent financial giants, Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch, are facing a combined $60 million penalty from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations of mishandling their cash sweep programs, which may have harmed their advisory clients.

26.01.2025 16:58 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Will Trump’s Crypto Policies Lead to Tax Relief for Crypto Investors?

The prospect of U.S.-based crypto projects enjoying zero capital gains tax has stirred conversation, especially following President Trump’s efforts to make digital assets a national priority.

26.01.2025 12:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Chain Responds to Justin Sun’s Accusations with Potential Lawsuit

A new dispute has emerged in the cryptocurrency world as Chain considers taking legal action against Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, over accusations of market manipulation.

25.01.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Identified as Biggest Obstacle to Bitcoin-Only Strategic Reserve

A new debate has emerged in the crypto world following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, which addresses the creation of a “digital asset strategic reserve.”

25.01.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ross Ulbricht Reunites with Family as Support Pours In

Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, once sentenced to life without parole, is now a free man after receiving a full pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump.

24.01.2025 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

WazirX Secures Court Approval to Repay Users After $235M Hack

Indian crypto exchange WazirX has secured approval from the Singapore High Court to move forward with its restructuring plan, aimed at compensating users affected by a $235 million cyberattack in July 2024.

24.01.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

SEC Turns Pro-Crypto Under Hester Peirce’s Leadership

The SEC, long viewed as an obstacle to crypto innovation, is shifting its stance under the leadership of Hester Peirce, now heading the newly formed Crypto Task Force.

24.01.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. IPO Market Poised for Revival with Crypto at the Forefront

The U.S. IPO market is set for a significant revival in 2025, with cryptocurrency firms taking center stage.

24.01.2025 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile

In a move that underscores the growing importance of digital assets in global finance, U.S. President Donald Trump has allegedly signed an executive order to create a national digital asset stockpile.

23.01.2025 22:36 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Donald Trump Bans CBDC Development in the U.S.

President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders aimed at establishing the country as a global leader in cryptocurrency innovation while prohibiting the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

23.01.2025 23:08 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Aims to Make U.S. the Global Hub for AI and Cryptocurrency

U.S. President Donald Trump made a high-profile virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, unveiling an ambitious plan to reshape America’s global standing.

23.01.2025 18:49 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Senator Cynthia Lummis to Lead Push for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

In a significant development for the U.S. cryptocurrency sector, Senator Cynthia Lummis has been appointed chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets.

23.01.2025 18:16 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Morgan Stanley Signals Big Plans for Cryptocurrency Expansion

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick has signaled the bank’s interest in expanding its involvement in cryptocurrencies, provided regulatory conditions allow.

23.01.2025 17:20 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Coinbase Seeks Court Ruling to Clarify Crypto Trading Regulations

Coinbase has taken its legal battle with the SEC to the U.S. Court of Appeals, seeking a clear ruling on whether cryptocurrency trades in secondary markets qualify as securities.

23.01.2025 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov