Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan is projecting that stablecoins assets under management (AUM) will exceed a valuation of $1 trillion within the next two years. He said this in reaction to Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of the Bridge stablecoin platform.
Analysts argue stablecoins provide investment opportunities via public companies, as a money market alternative and network value accrual.
The cryptocurrency industry is ramping up its political influence with a $160 million spending spree through various super PACs, aimed at bolstering pro-crypto candidates in the U.S. House and Senate. This bipartisan effort is expected to significantly increase the number of lawmakers in Congress who support the industry's goals, regardless of the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
Ever since meme coins experienced a period of domination in the cryptocurrency market during spring, 2024 has been seen as the year of these volatile, joke-based assets.
The company's infrastructure has handled over 10,000 on-chain transactions, even for big names within the crypto space. Some of its popular clients include Aave, ENS, MakerDAO, and Uniswap.
This means that current users of Pump.fun will receive free tokens just for being part of the community. The co-founder mentioned that this airdrop could be “a lot more lucrative than anyone else in the space”.
Crypto analyst Miles Deutscher, boasting 550,000 followers on X, has released a new video titled “My Plan To Make Millions In Crypto By March 2025! [Fool Proof Strategy].
Someday soon, somebody besides Gary Gensler will be calling the shots at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and most of the crypto industry will rejoice.More than any other figure in the U.S. government, this SEC chair played an unflinching antagonist to its aims. That no-holds-barred opposition is likely to cease, one way or another, in the coming year, when the securities agency gets a new boss.
BitMEX introduces SCRUSDT perpetual swaps for trading with up to 50x leverage, enhancing trading opportunities for SCR token enthusiasts.
Elon Musk shakes markets, flips narratives, and makes headlines. But if you think he's the savior of crypto, you've missed the memo.
The 16th Annual BRICS Summit, 2024, has kicked off in Kazan, Russia, today. In the summit hosted by Russia, several powerful world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, will participate.
Ex-CEO of Mine Digital could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty under section 408C of Queensland's Criminal Code 1899.
AI and blockchain will allow businesses to tackle the world's biggest problems while ensuring data and model privacy.
Neel Kashkari, President of the Minneapolis Fed, recently attracted a lot of criticism after suggesting that cryptocurrencies are mainly used for illegal activities.
The FCA has defended its rigorous crypto regulations, countering claims that its high standards stifle innovation and hinder the UK's global financial leadership.
The crypto gambling industry has surged from $50 million in 2019 to $250 million in 2024, showing strong potential for continued growth through 2028.
Regulators in India are considering banning cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether and are instead, promoting the use of the digital rupee. On Oct.
While the global community prepares to celebrate Halloween, Binance insists on fighting internet fraud in its products. According to the latest blog by Binance, from the beginning of 2024 till now, Binance was able to block more than $2.4 billion in potential fraud via its security measures.
Japan's Democratic Party for the People is trying to attract crypto-conscious voters with tax system reforms. But it's not alone.
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It was in 2014 that the European Union imposed economic sanctions against Russia for the first time; it came as a political reaction to Moscow's annexation of Crimea. When Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU intensified its sanctions in order to deter the country from launching more aggressive military actions.
Ripple CEO warns politicians that ignoring cryptocurrency risks losing voter support as crypto becomes a key issue in elections.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve (Fed), said that almost no crypto transactions occur unless they are for drugs or illegal purposes.
This particular phishing scam may draw curiosity, but it must be noted that it is merely a small part of a larger trend of cybercriminals targeting crypto users.
Pump.fun teases a new token launch and airdrop, sparking excitement in the crypto community. Pump.fun launched Pump Advanced, a new trading terminal aimed at competing with tools like Photon and Bull X.
French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has partnered with blockchain platform Matchain to revolutionize fan engagement and enhance data security through Web3 innovations.
Northern Data, a German data center company, is considering selling its crypto mining arm, Peak Mining Frankfurt, to focus on its growing AI business. This move comes as crypto miners continue to struggle with reduced Bitcoin rewards.
The market regained momentum in October, with market capitalization rising 13%, from $2 trillion to $2.3 trillion. Several data points indicate that retail investors are becoming more active in trading.
Mule scams are an emerging trend of digital scams whereby people are basically tricked into cashing out for criminals in what is commonly referred to as crypto money laundry frauds. Worms for these scams disguise themselves as highly publicized and seemingly legitimate jobs, business offers, positions at decentralized exchanges, and others.
Binance's falling market share could present a significant opportunity for smaller rivals like Bybit and OKX.
Binance's falling market share could present a significant opportunity for smaller rivals like Bybit and OKX.
An open letter to the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Government to express dissent.
People with gambling issues or those influenced due to Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) are at a higher risk of experiencing financial and emotional damage in the crypto market, according to a new study.
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao recently warned the crypto community about a wave of fake social media accounts targeting investors. The former CEO, also known as ‘CZ,' called out X's team, urging them to be more efficient with fake accounts.
Stripe acquires Bridge crypto for $1.1 billion, expanding stablecoin offerings and enhancing global digital payment solutions.
Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) network Scroll has experienced a significant drop in its total value locked (TVL). It shed $170 million since its peak on October 16, 2024.
Venture Capitalist Nic Carter criticizes Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari for his remarks on how crypto is “almost never” used outside of illicit activity, even though the data tells a different story. In an X post on Oct.
Check out which meme coin defied the ongoing market correction by witnessing notable gains.
DeFiance Capital CEO Arthur Cheong believes that one crypto sector is meeting the needs of a market much better than all other sectors.
Since the start of 2024, gold has been the commodity in investor focus thanks to the relentless rise that enabled the precious metal to hit multiple new all-time highs (ATH) and even outperform the benchmark S&P 500 index year-to-date (YTD).
He recently stated that “very few transactions are happening on crypto
Karpatkey, an onchain treasury management solutions provider for DAOs, has closed a $7 million funding round.
The cryptocurrency market capitalization collapsed by 2.2% this Tuesday, reaching $2.34 trillion, amid geopolitical tensions and electoral uncertainties in the United States. Bitcoin, the queen of cryptos, fell below $67,000, dragging the entire market into its downward spiral.
Nomura-backed crypto custodian Komainu makes its first acquisition amid Singapore expansion.
Transak, a fiat-to-crypto payment gateway, has reported a data breach affecting over 57,000 users due to a phishing attack on an employee's laptop.
A major fraud trial involving crypto and diamond investments has opened in France, bringing over 20 defendants to court on charges of defrauding 1,300 individuals and several top-tier football clubs. According to local media, the proceedings began on Oct.
The impact of blockchain on technology and society can not be overstated. Since entering the picture following the discovery of Bitcoin in 2009, the blockchain has influenced many industries, even as it's become a vital institutional technology itself.