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Cryptoquant CEO Predicts the Rise of ‘Dark Stablecoins’
12.5.2025
Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, states that due to upcoming regulations, dark stablecoins—an alternative not under government control—will rise as people use them for large international transfers and other use cases that may invite scrutiny. Cryptoquant CEO Predicts Rise of ‘Dark...
How high can Bitcoin price go?
9.5.2025
Key takeaways:Bitcoin was up 4.3% on May 9, after breaking $100,000 for the first time since February.BTC price gains trigger $800 million in short liquidations, the largest since 2021.A bull flag on the weekly chart suggests a $182,200 target, with analysts predicting Bitcoin’s price...
Germany seizes $38M in crypto from Bybit hack-linked eXch exchange
9.5.2025
German law enforcement seized 34 million euros ($38 million) in cryptocurrency from eXch, a cryptocurrency platform allegedly used to launder funds stolen after Bybit’s record-breaking $1.4 billion hack.The seizure, announced on May 9 by Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA)...
Bitcoin miner Hive taps Paraguay for low-cost energy partnership
7.5.2025
Several crypto-focused organizations — including Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies — are eyeing a US return, primarily driven by uncertain geopolitical tensions. Still, BTC miner Hive Digital Technologies is doubling down on the untapped potential of the Latin American (LATAM) market.In...
Inter Milan fan token soars after Champions League win over Barcelona FC
7.5.2025
Key takeaways:Inter Milan Fan Token jumped 10.5% after beating Barcelona, showing a direct price correlation with match outcomes.PSG and AFC fan tokens signal breakout patterns ahead of the Champions League semifinal.Crypto betting odds favor PSG over Inter Milan, influencing fan token trading...
Ethereum’s ‘Pectra’ network upgrade goes live: What to expect
7.5.2025
Ethereum — the network that unleashed smart contracts on the world — moves on to the next chapter with today’s Pectra upgrade, but what does it mean?Pectra went live on the Ethereum mainnet at the start of epoch 364032, May 7, 2025, at about 10:00 am UTC. The three main...
Tether launches on Kaia, brings USD₮ to LINE’s 196M user ecosystem
7.5.2025
Tether has deployed its flagship stablecoin, USD₮, on the Kaia blockchain as part of a broader collaboration with Line Next, the Web3 arm of Line, Japan’s popular messaging platform with over 196 million monthly active users.The integration means USD₮ (USDT) will now be supported...
US Congress Seeks to End the Penny by Introducing the Common Cents Act
2.5.2025
The ‘Common Cents’ Act, which has bipartisan support, seeks to end the production of the $0.01 coin, commonly known as the cent, as its production and distribution costs exceed its face value. Representatives Lisa McClain and Robert Garcia, along with Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten...
SEC Ditches PayPal's PYUSD Probe, Removing Key Regulatory Hurdle for Its Stablecoin
1.5.2025
The SEC subpoenaed PayPal in late 2023 over its dollar-backed stablecoin
MetaMask to launch self-custody crypto card with Mastercard
29.4.2025
Wallet provider MetaMask is launching a crypto payments card that will allow users to spend self-custodied funds, offering crypto holders additional ways to use their tokens.The new card is backed by Mastercard and is being developed in partnership with CompoSecure and Baanx, according to...
Against All Odds, Argentina Keeps Beating the Dollar
22.4.2025
Argentina celebrated the continued decrease in the dollar-peso exchange rate, even predicting that it might fall below the flotation bands established by the central bank. This would trigger a purchase intervention from the bank to weaken the peso. Argentina Keeps Winning the Battle Against...
Latam Insights Encore: Argentina’s Libertarian Lion’s Future Depends on His Greenback Gambit
22.4.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the Argentine government and President Javier Milei are fully committing to the system designed to control the rise of the dollar following...
Bitcoin Soars as USD Continues to Plummet
21.4.2025
The cryptocurrency’s price saw a steady appreciation throughout the Easter weekend, topping $88K on Monday, while the dollar fell to a three-year low. BTC Is Soaring While the Dollar’s Freefall Continues President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs and his threats to fire Federal Reserve Chairman...
Gold-backed vs USD-backed stablecoins: Key differences
21.4.2025
What are gold-backed stablecoins, and how do they work? Gold-backed stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to physical gold reserves and designed to maintain a stable value. The concept of gold-backed digital currencies dates back to the early days...
Gold-backed vs USD-backed stablecoins: Key differences
21.4.2025
What are gold-backed stablecoins, and how do they work? Gold-backed stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to physical gold reserves and designed to maintain a stable value. The concept of gold-backed digital currencies dates back to the early days...
Circle, BitGo about to apply for bank charters, others may follow: WSJ
21.4.2025
Major cryptocurrency firms, including stablecoin issuer Circle and crypto custodian BitGo, are reportedly considering applying for bank charters or licenses.According to an April 21 Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter, Circle, BitGo and others are considering applying...
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bagged 6,556 Bitcoin for $555.8M last week
21.4.2025
Michael Saylor’s Strategy, one of the world’s largest publicly listed corporate Bitcoin holders, added another major purchase to its growing portfolio as the cryptocurrency trades near $85,000.Strategy acquired 6,556 Bitcoin for $555.8 million from April 14–20, at an average price...
Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches FX Perpetual Futures, Offers 24/7 Trading in Forex Majors
18.4.2025
The first contracts, EUR/USD and GBP/USD, are now live on Kraken Pro
Synthetix’s sUSD stablecoin continues fall after depeg, tapping $0.68
18.4.2025
The Synthetix protocol’s native stablecoin, Synthetix USD (SUSD), has slipped further away from its US dollar peg, reaching new all-time lows under $0.70. However, the firm reiterates that this isn’t the first time the asset has been under significant stress, and several risk...
Dollar Reined in After First Currency Control Free Week in Argentina
17.4.2025
The price of the U.S. dollar weakened during the first week after lifting the currency controls in Argentina, with the peso gaining ground and stabilizing at an exchange rate of 1,160 pesos per dollar. The rate, which is closer to the stronger side of the established fluctuation band, has spurred...