Project Dama 2 is part of Singapore's Project Guardian on blockchain asset tokenization. Deutsche Bank aims to launch the blockchain MVP in 2025, pending approval.

XRP is positioning for a potential rally as Ripples stablecoin fuels market optimism. Trumps pro-crypto vision and heightened whale activity further reinforce predictions of a breakout toward $6 despite recent price fluctuations.

The overton window has officially shifted and Bitcoin is going mainstream.

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are riding weekslong streaks of positive flows, with ETH fortunes rising ahead of the new U.S. admin.

Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, has recently warned that Bitcoin may experience a “vicious sell-off” when Donald Trump takes office. In a detailed blog post, Hayes expressed skepticism about Trump's ability to fulfill his ambitious promises regarding cryptocurrency, including making the U.S. “the crypto capital of the world” and establishing a Bitcoin reserve.

Crypto assets have picked up bullish momentum in the last 48 hours as macro sentiments flip green. Following Bitcoin's surge to a new all-time high, altcoins have traded upwards in the same time frame.

A Bloomberg report spotlights Deutsche Bank's approach to tackling regulatory hurdles associated with public blockchains, introducing the layer two (L2) pilot program, Project Dama 2.

The launch follows a successful testnet period where 50 projects were deployed and more than 24.72 million transactions were completed.

Crypto markets are bracing for turbulence as Donald Trumps inauguration draws closer. Arthur Hayes warns that high expectations for crypto policy shifts may lead to a sell-off before markets find stability later in 2025.

Will Solana and XRP face further delays despite growing interest in crypto ETFs?

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Bitcoin risks a 14% drop as technical indicators, including a rising wedge breakdown, Gravestone Doji, and elevated NUPL levels, point to growing sell pressure.

A notable divergence has recently formed between the Coinbase Premium Index and Bitcoin's price, as sighted by CryptoQuant. This divergence tilts toward the negative side despite the momentous rally in the price of Bitcoin.

Metaplanet expects ¥890M ($5.8M) in revenue for FY2024, marking a 240% increase from last year. Bitcoin put options generated ¥520M, becoming a key revenue source.

Bitflow, a decentralized exchange (DEX), and Pontis, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, have introduced the first-ever Bitcoin Runes Automated Market Maker (AMM) on Stacks, a Bitcoin (BTC) Layer-2 (L2) scaling solution, as reported to Finbold on Wednesday, December 18.

TL;DR SatLayer integrates with the Sui blockchain to expand Bitcoin's use in DeFi applications, allowing developers to secure dApps with Bitcoin's value and security. The collaboration strengthens the security of decentralized applications on Sui, a blockchain focused on fast transactions and scalability.

XRP price retreated on Wednesday as a sea of red spread across the cryptocurrency industry ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision. Ripple (XRP) dropped by over 5%, erasing most of the gains made on Tuesday after the RLUSD stablecoin launch.

The spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched by the world's largest asset manager earlier this year now holds a substantial trove of ETH, having recently surpassed one million tokens. According to data from BlackRock's website, the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) the fund now holds 1.

Bitcoin's upside momentum is holding firm, reaching a new all-time high and showcasing potential for more price growth towards critical resistance levels. While the recent move has triggered a wave of optimism about its future performance, pessimism still lingers among many individuals.

A popular market analyst known for his timely crypto calls is predicting Ethereum (ETH) will suddenly return to its all-time high. Pseudonymous trader Pentoshi tells his 834,500 followers on the social media platform X that Ethereum may surge more than 23% from its current value and start outperforming against Bitcoin (ETH/BTC).

Renowned investor and author of the personal finance book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,' Robert Kiyosaki, has been bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) for years.

QCP Capital has issued a cautious outlook for markets ahead of the Federal Reserve's final meeting of 2024, citing potential volatility amid decreasing liquidity and technical signals for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The firm also noted growing optimism for crypto in 2025, fueled in part by speculation surrounding Donald Trump's return to office and emerging Bitcoin-related policy proposals, such as a draft Executive Order for a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Ethereum (ETH) has recently crossed the $4,000 mark, drawing attention as it edges closer to a critical resistance level. This milestone comes as on-chain data suggests that ETH is in the “belief phase,” a crucial stage in market cycles where confidence grows among long-term holders.

Bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had a smashing day on Tuesday, gobbling up a collective total of $638.69 million in positive inflows. $639M Inflows Propel Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds U.S. crypto ETFs were on fire Tuesday with spot BTC ETFs hauling in $493.95 million and the ETH ETFs a bit further behind, capturing $144.

Germany's Deutsche Bank is set to address compliance hurdles associated with public blockchain technology through the development of a Layer 2 protocol. Announced as part of Project Dama 2, this initiative will integrate blockchain efficiency with regulatory requirements, bridging traditional financial services (TradFi) and decentralized technology.

The venture between BitGo and BiT Global provided a reminder of the distrust many BTC holders still have for centralized custody, according to a new report

In an exclusive interview with Yahoo Finance, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, shared his bullish outlook on Bitcoin, projecting significant price appreciation by the end of 2025. “We expect Bitcoin to be up above $200,000 by this time next year,” Hougan stated, attributing this forecast to three primary sources of demand: exchange-traded funds (ETFs), corporate investments, and governmental acquisitions.

Daniele Bernardi shares key insights into the future price of Bitcoin.

The Bitcoin market has pulled back again in the early hours of Wednesday, as the market continues to see a lot of buying pressure regardless. At this point in time, the market remains a “buy on the dips” scenario.

American blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc. triggered bullish market sentiment when it launched RLUSD stablecoin on global exchanges. While the price has seen no intense volatility, as previously hinted, its growth trends in 24 hours have not been particularly smooth.

In response to a question posed by a user on X, David Schwartz, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, recently addressed the XRP Ledger's scalability in terms of (TPS) transactions per second. X user Chad Steingraber had asked if it was true that the XRP Ledger "through optimization" could potentially scale up to 50,000 TPS.

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday met Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek to discuss topics related to the digital asset industry, including reportedly a strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve. What Happened: The meeting focused on crafting a clear regulatory framework for digital assets and bolstering the U.S.'s leadership in crypto innovation, Bloomberg reported, citing a a person familiar with the discussion.

The price of Bitcoin is plummeting, falling below its peak and leading to significant market liquidations. Bitcoin is currently trading at $105154 with a slight downward trend, retracing from its recent highs of about $106,000, according to the price chart provided.

Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at global asset management firm VanEck, suggested in a recent interview with Natalie Brunell that the U.S. government might establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in 2024.

Ohio State Representative Derek Merrin introduced a bill to establish a Bitcoin reserve in the state's treasury. Ohio becomes the third US state to do so after Texas and Pennsylvania.

Bitcoin (BTC) reached an all-time high for the second consecutive day, going past $108,000 and reaching a peak of $108,286. However, the cryptocurrency declined dramatically after reaching this level and is currently trading below $104,000, down almost 3% over the past 24 hours.

As XRP consolidates above the $2 support zone, whale transactions could provide the much-needed trigger to breach the $3 psychological resistance.

XRP price has recorded a dip of nearly 6% today amid gloomy trading noted in the broader crypto market. This recent dip has fueled discussions among investors over the potential reason behind the retreat.

The price action of XRP has been at the center of the crypto market discussion for over a month now, but it seems things are far from over for the popular cryptocurrency. For example, since the beginning of November, the price of XRP has gained over 460% in value and is now quoted at around $2.70.

Bloomberg analysts, including Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart, have speculated that Litecoin and Hedera are likely to see their ETFs approved before Solana and XRP.

One popular analyst suggests that the bull run could be over in Q1, 2025.

A well-known crypto analyst has identified a selection of altcoins poised for growth following Bitcoin's recent rally.

Is adding Bitcoin to U.S. reserves a sign of weakness or strength? Let me tell you why Nic Carter has it all wrong.

Amid the altcoin recovery run, Solana witnesses a boost in network and price trends. As bulls prepare for a breakout run to $250, the on-chain growth supports the bullish trend chances.

SatLayer's integration with Sui is aimed at providing developers with a new way of leveraging Bitcoin to secure decentralized applications.

The cryptocurrency market is preparing for an exciting period, with many anticipating Ripple (XRP) to reach the $10 mark in the near future. Although we are yet to reach milestone XRP, three altcoins are predicted to make good enormity, that potentially can expand 10x.

Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm known for its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, is on track to achieve its first operating profit in seven years.

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