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MANSA, a cross-border payments company, has secured $10 million in funding, with Tether leading the investment.
Jamie Coutts, a leading digital asset strategist at Real Vision, believes that the crypto market’s bullish momentum is far from reaching its peak.
Crypto adoption in the UAE surged in 2024, with app downloads seeing a dramatic rise, according to data from AppsFlyer.
Binance.US has reinstated USD deposits and withdrawals, marking a return to traditional banking services after an 18-month pause.
Binance CEO Richard Teng is hopeful that the crypto regulatory landscape in the U.S. will shift in a favorable direction with the new administration under President Donald Trump.
The collapse of Argentina’s Libra token has reignited debates over the need for stronger regulatory frameworks around memecoins.
Stablecoins, which are pegged to the US dollar, may become pivotal in reinforcing the dollar’s global dominance, according to recent insights from the Atlantic Council.
Tether has recently entered into a strategic agreement with Guinea to explore blockchain and peer-to-peer technology.
South Korea’s data protection watchdog has stepped in to suspend the download of DeepSeek’s chatbot app following privacy concerns.
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly targeting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expanding its efforts to tackle inefficiencies in federal agencies.
A mysterious figure, identifying as “Hu Lezhi” and claiming to be an ordinary programmer, has sparked intrigue after destroying over 600 ETH ($1.6 million) and donating 711.52 ETH ($1.9 million) to WikiLeaks.
Pi Network has issued a final reminder regarding the deadline for users to complete their Know Your Customer (KYC) verification and Mainnet migration, emphasizing that the grace period will conclude on February 28, 2025.
The stock market may be headed for turmoil as a historic divergence emerges between the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500.
The crypto market is currently dominated by Bitcoin, which controls over 60% of the space, while altcoins are struggling to keep up.
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning about the U.S. economy, suggesting that the country is heading toward a dangerous “debt death spiral” due to its growing fiscal deficits.
Argentine lawmakers have launched a movement to impeach President Javier Milei following a cryptocurrency-related controversy that led to the loss of millions of dollars from investors.
Several major U.S. banks are making significant strides into the cryptocurrency sector, taking advantage of more relaxed regulatory conditions under President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to conclude its aggressive approach to cryptocurrency enforcement, with a potential resolution on the horizon for its ongoing lawsuit against Coinbase.
Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, brought major attention to the LIBRA token, propelling it to the forefront of the cryptocurrency world.
Tether’s latest move into sports ownership has made waves as the company secured a minority stake in Juventus, one of Italy’s most prestigious football clubs.
Barclays has revealed a significant investment in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, acquiring over 2.4 million shares valued at approximately $131.2 million, according to its latest SEC filing.
Over the past few days, Bitcoin and altcoins have seen increased volatility, reacting sharply to economic data before quickly stabilizing.
Coinbase’s strong performance highlights the growing demand for its ecosystem beyond just trading, with staking, custody, and subscription services playing a larger role in revenue generation.
Binance has unveiled the addition of Pepe (PEPE) to its BNSOL Super Stake program, allowing users to earn extra PEPE rewards by holding or staking BNSOL.
OpenSea, once a leader in the NFT market, is taking bold steps to recover from a massive 98% drop in trading volume.
Jupiter Exchange is introducing a new approach to managing its native JUP token, shifting from traditional token burns to a long-term buyback and lock strategy.
Tether has responded forcefully to recent comments from JPMorgan analysts who suggested that new US stablecoin regulations could force the company to liquidate some of its Bitcoin holdings.
Israel is making strides in the crypto sector with its securities regulator approving six Bitcoin mutual funds, managed by firms like Migdal Capital Markets and Phoenix Investment.
Speculation is swirling around Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Binance’s co-founder and former CEO, potentially launching a meme coin inspired by his pet dog.
Mastercard has made considerable progress in integrating blockchain technology, announcing that it tokenized 30% of its transactions in 2025.
Binance Futures is enhancing its offerings with the introduction of the B3USDT Perpetual Contracts.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees a striking divide in the crypto market, where institutional investors are increasingly bullish while retail traders remain pessimistic.
Robinhood has once again exceeded market expectations, reporting a sharp rise in revenue for the fourth quarter.
Franklin Templeton has expanded its blockchain initiatives by launching its tokenized money market fund, FOBXX, on Solana.
The legal battle between Coinbase and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to take a pause, following a pattern seen in other high-profile crypto cases, including Binance’s.
Investor attention is locked on upcoming U.S. inflation data, which could shape Federal Reserve policy and ripple through financial markets, including crypto.
The head of CryptoQuant, a market intelligence firm, sees a major future role for crypto assets in politics.
Vitalik Buterin’s latest move to address concerns surrounding the Ethereum Foundation appears to be gaining traction, as fresh on-chain data reveals a significant influx of funds into the foundation’s multisig wallet.
Brazil’s central bank president, Gabriel Galipolo, recently spoke at a Bank for International Settlements event in Mexico City, highlighting the surge in cryptocurrency use within the country.
Santiment, a leading crypto analytics firm, has highlighted key discussions currently taking place on X (formerly Twitter) within the crypto community.
The growing appeal of real-world assets (RWAs) suggests a shift in investor sentiment as market participants seek stability and steady returns amid Bitcoin’s sluggish performance and broader economic concerns.
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Coinbase must face a lawsuit in New York, despite the company’s defense that it doesn’t qualify as a “statutory seller” under federal law.
Coinbase has recently surpassed $420 billion in assets, prompting CEO Brian Armstrong to draw comparisons between the major US cryptocurrency exchange and some of the largest financial institutions in the country.
Gemini is exploring the possibility of going public, with an IPO potentially happening later this year.
Soneium, Sony’s blockchain platform, has teamed up with Coop Records to launch its inaugural music NFT collection.
Utah is taking bold steps to incorporate digital assets into its financial landscape with the passing of HB 230, which allows up to 5% of public funds to be invested in qualifying digital assets.
After several months of imprisonment, Alexey Pertsev, a key developer behind Tornado Cash, is poised for release from custody on February 7, 2025.
Tether is pushing deeper into real estate by partnering with UAE-based platform Reelly Tech, enabling property purchases with its USDt stablecoin.
A recent survey by JPMorgan focusing on institutional traders revealed that over 70% of respondents have no intention to trade cryptocurrencies this year, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 78% in 2024.
Coinbase’s Conor Grogan has raised a fascinating theory about the possible identity and wealth of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Ondo Finance has launched a new initiative called Ondo Global Markets (Ondo GM), focusing on bringing US securities such as stocks, bonds, and ETFs onto the blockchain.
Bybit, the second-largest crypto exchange globally, has faced a fine from India’s financial watchdog over non-compliance with local regulations.
Elon Musk is diving deeper into his role within the new U.S. administration, working closely with Donald Trump, while considering blockchain technology for his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Crypto.com is gearing up for major developments in 2025, with plans to introduce its own stablecoin and submit a filing for a Cronos exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Aoifinn Devitt, a senior investment advisor at Moneta, has raised concerns about the widely-held belief that cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, can act as a safe haven during times of economic instability.
A former Google software engineer, Linwei (Leon) Ding, has been charged with economic espionage after allegedly stealing critical AI-related data, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
An on-chain investigator, operating under the pseudonym ZachXBT, has revealed alarming details about the scale of social engineering scams affecting Coinbase users.
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed plans for a substantial increase in the company’s capital expenditures, projecting a $75 billion investment in 2025, a 43% rise from last year’s $32.3 billion.
David Sacks, the newly appointed crypto and AI czar under President Trump, took to Capitol Hill today, declaring that the “Golden Age” for cryptocurrencies is on the horizon.
Bullish Global, the crypto exchange backed by Peter Thiel, is reportedly considering a U.S. stock market debut through an IPO.