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Gemini Expands into France Following VASP Registration, Eyeing EU Crypto Growth

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has officially launched in France after receiving registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP).

20.11.2024 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Binance Alerts Users About Fake Tokens and Announces New Trading Features

Binance has issued a warning to its users following the rise of fraudulent tokens falsely linked to the exchange on social media.

20.11.2024 9:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Ripple vs. SEC: Could a Settlement or Reduced Fine Be Coming Soon?

The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the SEC may be nearing a turning point, with experts suggesting the possibility of a settlement or a reduced fine.

20.11.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Options Debut Today on Nasdaq

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) will begin options trading on Nasdaq starting Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for the $43 billion product.

19.11.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Lido DAO Members Could Face Legal Consequences After Court Ruling

A U.S. federal judge ruled on November 18 that members of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) could be held liable for the actions of other members under state partnership laws.

19.11.2024 21:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Will Nvidia’s AI Challenges Overshadow Its Upcoming Earnings?

Nvidia is set to release its Q3 earnings report on November 20, drawing significant attention from investors amidst concerns over overheating issues with its AI chips.

19.11.2024 20:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Binance Expands Spot Trading with New Pairs and Trading Bot Features

Binance has expanded its services once again, enhancing the trading experience for its users by adding new trading pairs and rolling out advanced Trading Bot features on its Spot platform.

19.11.2024 17:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Judge Denies Kraken’s Appeal, SEC Lawsuit Moves Forward

A federal judge recently denied Kraken’s request to appeal a ruling that allows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit to move forward, emphasizing that an appeal would only delay the process.

19.11.2024 16:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Coinbase CEO to Meet with Donald Trump as 2024 Administration Plans Take Shape

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, is reportedly set to meet with Donald Trump as part of the president-elect’s ongoing process of selecting key figures for his administration.

19.11.2024 15:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Binance Clears the Air on New Token Amid Comparisons to Terra’s Collapse

Binance has addressed concerns regarding its upcoming “BFUSD” token, clarifying that it is neither a stablecoin nor a product that has been launched yet.

19.11.2024 14:05 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump Media in Talks to Acquire Bakkt, Sending Stock Soaring

Shares of Bakkt soared on Monday following reports that Donald Trump’s media company is in advanced discussions to acquire the cryptocurrency exchange.

19.11.2024 13:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Ethereum Custody Services Spark Controversy and Regulatory Concerns

The SEC’s recent approval of spot Ethereum ETFs, following Bitcoin, marks a key decision that ETH is not a security.

19.11.2024 11:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

MicroStrategy’s Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Bet: Is a Forced Sale Inevitable?

BitMEX Research warns that MicroStrategy’s strategy of issuing bonds to fund Bitcoin purchases carries significant risks.

19.11.2024 10:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Goldman Sachs Bets Big on Crypto with New Blockchain Spin-Off

Goldman Sachs is preparing to spin off its cryptocurrency platform into a separate entity focused on blockchain-based financial products, Bloomberg reported.

19.11.2024 8:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Can Nvidia Maintain Its Dominance Amid Trade War Fears and AI Demand Surge?

Nvidia’s dominance in the tech sector is undeniable, with its stock surging thanks to the booming AI industry.

18.11.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

How Has Nvidia Performed Compared to Bitcoin in the Last 5 Years?

Bitcoin has been one of the top investments these past years with substantial gains, but what can we say about the top tech company Nvidia?

18.11.2024 15:15 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

What’s Next for Ripple’s IPO Plans After SEC Legal Battle?

Ripple’s potential for an IPO is once again in the spotlight as SBI Holdings’ CEO Yoshitaka Kitao calls on the company to prepare for a public listing once its legal battle with the SEC concludes.

18.11.2024 11:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Coinbase CEO Advocates for U.S. Government Efficiency with DOGE Department

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed his support for the recently established United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

17.11.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

NFT Sales Soar to $181M as Crypto Market Gains Momentum

NFT sales have seen a remarkable surge, with weekly volumes hitting $181 million, thanks to renewed bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market.

17.11.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Shiba Inu Team Issues Warning on Rising Crypto Scams

A prominent figure within the Shiba Inu (SHIB) community, identified as “Lucie” on Platform X, has alerted followers about an alarming rise in scams targeting investors.

17.11.2024 18:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Cardano Skyrockets 130% in Less Than Two Weeks – What Could be Behind the Surge?

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, recently highlighted the critical impact of the Cardano community on the network’s evolution.

17.11.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. Banks Warn of Debit Card Breaches, Issuing Replacements for Affected Customers

Several U.S. banks are investigating potential security breaches involving debit card data, prompting some to automatically issue replacement cards to affected customers.

17.11.2024 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Elon Musk’s Legal Battle Over Dogecoin Price Manipulation Ends

A prominent legal battle involving Elon Musk and allegations of Dogecoin (DOGE) price manipulation has officially come to an end.

16.11.2024 16:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Elon Musk Challenges OpenAI Over AI Market Control

Elon Musk has ramped up his legal battle against OpenAI and Microsoft by filing an amended lawsuit on November 14, accusing the tech giants of monopolistic practices in the generative AI market.

16.11.2024 14:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Changpeng Zhao Urges Caution as Bitcoin Trades Around Record Highs

Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, took to social media to share an urgent message with his nine million followers, reflecting on Bitcoin’s recent surge in price and offering a word of caution.

16.11.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

SEC Chair Gensler Set to Step Down as Trump Eyes Crypto-Friendly Leadership

Reports suggest SEC Chair Gary Gensler may step down after Thanksgiving, leaving the position by early January ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.

15.11.2024 23:05 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Tether Launches New Platform to Drive Asset Tokenization for Institutions and Governments

Tether has launched Hadron, a new platform designed to support institutions, corporations, fund managers, and governments in tokenizing a wide range of assets, including stocks, bonds, stablecoins, and loyalty points.

16.11.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Former CFTC Chair Rejects SEC and Treasury Roles Amid Crypto Regulation Debate

Christopher Giancarlo, the former chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), dismissed rumors suggesting he was being considered for the role of SEC Chair or any position related to crypto within the U.S. Treasury Department.

15.11.2024 21:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Ripple CEO Predicts U.S. Will Become Crypto Capital Amid Gensler Speculation

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, recently shared his predictions about the future of cryptocurrency in the U.S. during his participation at Cantor’s annual Crypto Conference.

15.11.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Upbit Faces Major Scrutiny Over KYC Violations, Potential Fines Loom

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has uncovered up to 600,000 suspected violations of Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations at Upbit, the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

15.11.2024 15:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Bitwise to Transform Crypto Index Fund into ETP on NYSE Arca

Bitwise Asset Management has revealed that the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) is set to transition into an exchange-traded product (ETP) after NYSE Arca filed for the listing.

15.11.2024 12:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

European Stocks Face Worst Underperformance in 30 Years Amid Economic Strain

European stocks are experiencing their worst underperformance relative to the S&P 500 in nearly 30 years, with the U.S. index up over 25% while the Stoxx 600 has gained only 5%.

15.11.2024 10:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Multiple U.S. States Sue SEC, Accusing Gensler of Crypto Overreach

Eighteen U.S. states, spearheaded by Republican attorneys general, are taking legal action against the Securities and Exchange Commission, with SEC Chair Gary Gensler as their primary target.

15.11.2024 9:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Did Gary Gensler Hint at Leaving the SEC in His Latest Statement?

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler spoke at the Practising Law Institute’s annual securities regulation conference, offering an overview of his tenure since April 2021.

14.11.2024 22:14 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Three Arrows Capital Seeks $1.53B from FTX Amid Asset Disputes and Ongoing Lawsuits

The liquidators of the collapsed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) are seeking to increase their claim against FTX from $120 million to $1.53 billion.

14.11.2024 16:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

MoonPay Unveils New Payment Solution to Bridge Fiat and DeFi

MoonPay has introduced MoonPay Balance, a new payment solution designed to enable users to store and spend fiat balances while also providing a seamless entry point into decentralized finance (DeFi).

14.11.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht Hopes Trump Will Fulfill Pledge to Free Him from Prison

Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the infamous Silk Road marketplace, who is serving a life sentence in federal prison, recently shared his first public message since the 2024 U.S. election.

14.11.2024 10:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Deutsche Telekom Joins NEAR Blockchain to Enhance Decentralization and Network Security

Deutsche Telekom has made a significant step in the decentralized tech space by partnering with Meta Pool as part of the Enterprise Node Operator (ENO) program.

14.11.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Cardano Foundation Reports Almost $480 Million in Assets and Key Investments for 2023

In its 2023 Financial Insights Report, the Cardano Foundation, a nonprofit focused on promoting the Cardano ecosystem, revealed that it held assets totaling nearly $478 million by the end of the year.

13.11.2024 22:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Coincheck Set to Become First Japanese Crypto Exchange Listed on Nasdaq

Coincheck, a Tokyo-based crypto exchange under Monex Group, is set to become the first Japanese exchange listed on the Nasdaq, potentially by December 10.

13.11.2024 21:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FDIC Report Reveals Higher Crypto Use Among Underbanked Households in 2023

In 2023, cryptocurrency usage was more prevalent among U.S. households with limited access to traditional banking, according to a report by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

13.11.2024 18:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Charles Hoskinson Praises Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Amid Price Rallies for ADA and XRP

Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson recently shared that he had a discussion with Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse, offering praise for Garlinghouse’s leadership.

13.11.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Bet Faces Potential Risk Amid Recession Concerns

MicroStrategy has continued to increase its Bitcoin holdings, recently purchasing an additional 27,200 BTC for approximately $2.03 billion, bringing its total to 279,420 BTC.

13.11.2024 15:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

MARA Holdings Struggles with Q3 Loss but Grows Bitcoin Holdings

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc. (formerly Marathon Digital) saw its shares drop by 9.1% in after-hours trading after reporting third-quarter earnings that fell short of revenue expectations.

13.11.2024 14:30 1 min. read

D.O.G.E: Donald Trump Taps Musk and Ramaswamy to Lead New Government Efficiency Initiative

On Tuesday, an unexpected announcement sent Dogecoin prices soaring, turning a popular meme-driven narrative into a real-life initiative.

13.11.2024 12:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Rise and Fall to Be Adapted into Film

Sam Bankman-Fried’s story is being adapted for the big screen, despite his looming 25-year prison sentence.

13.11.2024 17:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Blockchain Project Partners with Google Cloud to Strengthen Web3 Innovation

ZetaChain recently revealed a partnership with Google Cloud, aiming to advance Web3 development and drive the widespread adoption of universal applications, as outlined in a blog post.

13.11.2024 17:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Coinbase Unveils New Index to Track Major Cryptos for Global Investors

Coinbase has launched a new index, the Coinbase 50 Index (COIN50), to help investors track the performance of over 50 digital assets listed on its exchange.

13.11.2024 10:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Robinhood CEO Predicts Bitcoin Boom Under Trump’s Pro-Crypto Administration

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev recently shared his views on Bitcoin’s surge to around $90,000 and the influence of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on this rally.

13.11.2024 11:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Former Alameda Co-CEO Surrenders Assets in FTX Settlement

Sam Trabucco, former co-CEO of Alameda Research, has agreed to relinquish assets including two San Francisco apartments valued at $8.7 million and a 53-foot yacht in a settlement with FTX.

12.11.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Trump’s Return Could Signal End of U.S. Dollar, Warns Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes, a leading figure in the crypto space, predicts that Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House could mark the end of the U.S. dollar and push the country toward a “command economy.”

12.11.2024 19:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Tether Unveils New Tool to Empower Developers and AI Integration

Tether, the leading issuer of stablecoins, has unveiled a new open-source wallet development kit (WDK), aimed at helping businesses and developers integrate non-custodial wallets into their platforms.

12.11.2024 17:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Tesla’s Bitcoin Holdings Surpass $1 Billion Again Amid Crypto Rally

Tesla’s early investment in Bitcoin has turned out to be a profitable move, with the automaker’s cryptocurrency holdings now exceeding $1 billion.

12.11.2024 14:00 1 min. read

Coinbase Stock Rockets Over $300 Amid Renewed Optimism for Crypto Industry

Coinbase shares soared over 20% on November 11, breaking the $300 mark for the first time since 2021.

12.11.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Labs Backs Platform to Enhance Blockchain with Off-Chain Computation for dApps

Binance Labs, the investment branch of Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has made a key investment in Brevis, a platform focused on zk-coprocessors.

12.11.2024 10:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Crypto User Loses $25 Million Due to Simple Wallet Mistake

A cryptocurrency user recently made a costly mistake, losing $25 million by accidentally sending Renzo restaked ether tokens to the wrong address.

12.11.2024 9:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Alameda Research Sues Blockchain Developer to Recover $90M in FTX Assets

Alameda Research, the trading arm linked to the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, has taken legal action against Waves founder Aleksandr Ivanov and his associated companies, aiming to recover at least $90 million.

12.11.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitget Wallet and Foresight Ventures Launch $20 Million Fund to Boost Telegram Mini Apps

Bitget Wallet, a non-custodial crypto wallet by the Bitget exchange, is pushing forward with its mission to accelerate crypto adoption, particularly within Telegram’s ecosystem.

11.11.2024 22:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Industry Leaders Demand SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s Resignation

On November 8, the ongoing battle between Ripple and the SEC took a dramatic turn.

11.11.2024 19:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Justin Sun Cashes In on Ethereum Surge, Offloading $60 Million

Ethereum’s recent price surge to around $3,200 has sparked significant activity among major investors, including Tron founder Justin Sun, who recently sold a portion of his holdings.

11.11.2024 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov