Brazilian Authorities Suspend Sam Altman’s World Rewards
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), Brazil’s data watchdog, has barred World, Sam Altman’s digital ID project, from offering rewards...
Bitcoin
MicroStrategy to redeem $1.05B in convertible notes amid concerns over Bitcoin tax rules
Key Takeaways MicroStrategy plans to redeem $1.05 billion in convertible notes due to potential tax implications from the CAMT. The...
EU to Answer Trump’s Stablecoin Push With Digital Euro
The EU must approve a digital euro to counteract the White House’s push for stablecoins. ECB board member Piero Cipollone...
Report: Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency Eyes Blockchain Adoption
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he leads, are reportedly exploring the use of blockchain technology...
Recent Dogecoin (DOGE) Developments, Bitcoin (BTC) Volatility, and More: Bits Recap Jan 24
TL;DR Dogecoin’s (DOGE) price remains volatile as anticipation builds around potential ETF approvals from firms like Bitwise and Osprey Funds....
NFTs Endure One of Their Weakest Years Since 2020 in Trading and Sales
The non-fungible token (NFT) market appears to have lost out on significant gains in the past year despite a broader...
US Lawmakers Back Trump’s Bold Crypto Orders for US Leadership
Key lawmakers back President Trump’s bold move on digital assets, signaling a seismic shift in U.S. financial policy and innovation...
Bitget becomes second-largest crypto exchange ecosystem by userbase
Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company has released its 2024 transparency report highlighting one of the most successful...
BlackRock IBIT Bitcoin ETF Set for Potential In-Kind Upgrade
Nasdaq has submitted a proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enable in-kind creation and redemption for...
Brazilian Oil Giant Petrobras Starts Looking Into Bitcoin Mining
Petrobras is interested in bitcoin mining as a complementary activity. Marcelo Curi, a blockchain and crypto architect at Petrobras, has...
What happened in crypto this week
We’ve had another busy week in the crypto market: Bitcoin hits $109,000, Trump and Melania launch memecoins, Elon Musk’s DOGE...
Solana Outshines Ethereum, Achieving Over 5 Billion DEX Transactions in the Last 3 Months
Solana’s increasing popularity has seen the blockchain outpace Ethereum with over 5 billion dex transactions and 344 million active addresses...
Ripple Execs Hint at Game-Changing Crypto Policies After DC Events
Ripple executives express bullish optimism on cryptocurrency’s growing influence in U.S. policy, hailing Washington’s excitement for blockchain’s transformative potential and...
a16z cuts UK crypto plans as it shifts focus to Trump-era US opportunities
Key Takeaways Andreessen Horowitz is scaling back UK crypto operations to refocus on US opportunities. Bitcoin prices have surged post-election...
Matrixport: Chinese New Year Can Spur 20% Increase in Bitcoin Price
Increased user interest in bitcoin during the Chinese New Year celebration could spark another significant price increase for BTC, based...
CME Group clarifies no official decision made on XRP, Solana futures contracts
Key Takeaways CME Group has not made any official decisions regarding XRP or Solana futures contracts. A test page indicating...
Public Miners Surpass 35% of Bitcoin’s Total Hash Rate: MARA, CLSK and IREN Exceed 2024 Expansion Targets
The total reported hash rate of public miners reached 318.09 EH/s at the end of 2024, accounting for over 35%...
SEC Repeals SAB 121, Opening the Floodgates for Banks to Enter the Crypto Market
The SEC has repealed SAB 121, ending a saga involving a congressional bill and a presidential veto. This opens new...
Bitcoin and XRP Prices Steady as iDEGEN fires on all cylinders
This week has been interesting for crypto enthusiasts with Trump’s presidency being at the center of the developments. The hype...
Openai Announces $500 Billion Stargate Project
Openai has announced the Stargate Project, a $500 billion endeavor focused on building the infrastructure to facilitate the development of...
Better Markets Urges Appeals Court to Back SEC in Ripple Case
Non-profit firm Better Markets has thrown its weight behind the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing an amicus...
Learn About Wrapped and Pegged Tokens
Have you ever heard of wrapped or pegged tokens and wondered, “What in the world does that even mean?” Don’t...
