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Sygnum Bank Surpasses $40 Million in Strategic Funding Round
26.1.2024
Sygnum Bank has outperformed its funding expectations in a strategic growth round. The company’s focus now shifts to global expansion and further development of its regulated digital asset products. Sygnum Surges Past Funding Goals, Reaching $900 Million Valuation in Latest Round Digital...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Rises to $40,125 Amid Tesla’s $184M Holding and GBTC Stability
26.1.2024
In the realm of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s price prediction continues to draw attention as the digital currency experiences a modest increase, trading at $40,125, up by 0.30%. This surge aligns with significant developments in the crypto landscape. Notably, Tesla’s latest financial...
In the Future All Crypto Exchanges Will Become Decentralized – Justin Sun, Founder of Tron and Advisor to HTX
26.1.2024
In our latest podcast episode, we were delighted to host Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and advisor to HTX. Justin offered his valuable insights on a variety of topics. He began with discussing the implications of the US Bitcoin ETF approval on the crypto industry. The conversation then moved...
Polygon Nearly Matches Ethereum in Crypto User Acquisition in 2023
26.1.2024
Layer-2 scaling network Polygon (MATIC) came close to matching Ethereum (ETH) in terms of crypto user acquisition in 2023. According to blockchain analytics firm Flipside, Polygon acquired an impressive 15.24 million users during the year, falling just shy of Ethereum’s 15.4 million users....
Eco’s Beam Wallet Developer Acquires Join for Integrated Amazon and Shopify Purchases
26.1.2024
Eco Inc., the crypto payments company behind the self-custody wallet Beam, announced its acquisition of Join, a shopping app that allows users to purchase stablecoins at major merchants like Amazon and Shopify. 1/ BIG NEWS: we’ve acquired @join to enable shopping online with stablecoins. It’s time...
Crypto Lender Nexo Submits $3 Billion Damages Claim Against Bulgaria
26.1.2024
The cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo has submitted a $3 billion arbitration claim against the Republic of Bulgaria, following a raid on its office in 2023 and a subsequent probe by the Bulgarian Prosecutor General’s Office. Nexo alleges that these actions harmed its business prospects....
US SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale’s Spot ETH ETF Application
26.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed its decision on an application by crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments to convert its Ethereum trust product into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Thursday, as per a Reuters reported. A day before the US regulator had delayed...
South African Regulator Expects to Determine Fate of 50 Crypto License Applications in ‘Coming Weeks’
26.1.2024
The head of enforcement at South Africa’s financial industry watchdog said on Jan. 24 that he expects the organization to decide the fate of 50 crypto firms’ license applicants in the coming weeks. The watchdog stated that from the more than 100 entities that applied for a license, 20 have since...
Russian Crypto Miners Blamed for Siberia Power Outages
26.1.2024
Russian power providers say crypto miners are to blame for “mass” electricity outages during recent cold snaps. Per Interfax, Rosseti Siberia, the local branch of the state-run power provider Rosseti, “recorded an increase in the volume of illegal mining at the end of 2023 in a number of regions...
Former Bitmex Chief Expects Bitcoin to Bottom Out Between $30,000 and $35,000
26.1.2024
Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes has predicted that bitcoin will find a support level between $30,000 and $35,000. He contends that the ongoing bitcoin selloff is not due to outflows from Grayscale’s bitcoin trust (GBTC). “That argument is bogus,” he claimed, adding that...
Tesla Maintains Bitcoin Holdings — $184M in Digital Assets Shown on Balance Sheet
26.1.2024
Elon Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, has maintained its bitcoin holdings. The company’s balance sheet for Q4 2023 shows net digital assets of $184 million. Musk is convinced that in the long term, Tesla will be the most valuable company on earth. The billionaire recently disclosed...
Avalanche Announces Eligibility Criteria for Meme Coin Purchasing Program
25.1.2024
The Avalanche Foundation, a non-profit organization seeking to support the avalanche ecosystem, has announced the rules covering its already active meme coin purchasing program. The institution has defined the holder count, concentration, liquidity, liquidity providers, lifespan, and market...
Topps Navigates Web3 Hurdles: Shifts to Fortress Amid Regulatory Challenges in NFT Expansion
25.1.2024
This week the collectibles and candy company Topps communicated with its customers regarding its non-fungible token (NFT) initiatives. The company acknowledged encountering challenges with a payment service provider in January 2023, leading to a transition to a new provider, Fortress, in September....
Best Crypto to Buy Today on CoinGecko January 25 – Helium, IOTA, MANTA
25.1.2024
Helium (HNT) gained considerable attention from investors exploring the best crypto to buy today, surging 17.34% in price. The price increase was due to Helium’s recent expansion into Mexico through a new partnership, highlighting the potential for continued growth of its network. Other...
Ransomware and Darknet Markets Top List For Most Prominent Crypto Crimes
25.1.2024
A new report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis found that crypto related crimes decreased in 2023. While notable, findings also show that ransomware and darknet market activity involving cryptocurrency increased considerably. Eric Jardine, cybercrime research lead for Chainalysis, told...
Crypto Lender Abra to Return Assets to Texas Investors
25.1.2024
Following regulatory scrutiny, crypto lender Abra has agreed to a settlement. The settlement, which focuses on Abra’s alleged unregistered securities offerings, will see the company returning assets to Texan investors. Abra Agrees to Refund Texas Investors in Settlement Over Crypto Offerings...
Trending Crypto Presale eTukTuk Presale Passes $550,000 – Best Web3 Coin To Buy Now?
25.1.2024
eTukTuk’s crypto presale has reached over half a million dollars, supporting a transition to electric vehicles in developing countries. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. The alarming rise of greenhouse gas emissions is showing no signs of slowing down, fueling the ongoing climate crisis...
Swan Bitcoin Unveils Stealth Mining Operations, Eyes 8 EH/s Goal by 2024 Amid Industry Expansion
25.1.2024
The Los Angeles-based firm Swan Bitcoin recently revealed its covert bitcoin mining operations, initiated in the summer of 2023. The company shared on Thursday its anticipation of achieving 8 exahash per second (EH/s) by March 2024. Up to this point, Swan’s mining subsidiary has successfully...
Stablecoin TUSD Remains Below Intended $1 Peg as Avara’s GHO Surges to Near-Peg Heights
25.1.2024
Market analysis reveals ongoing stability challenges for the stablecoin trueusd in maintaining its targeted $1 peg. As of 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Jan. 25, 2024, the token’s trading value fluctuated between $0.979 and $0.981. Concurrently, the Aave-developed stablecoin GHO has seen...
3 Cryptos Under the Radar: Potential Breakout Stars in 2024’s Market
25.1.2024
Under-the-radar cryptos like Celestia, Manta, and Sponge V2 are positioned for major growth in 2024 due to their unique capabilities. Image by AMERO MEDIA, Adobe Stock. The cryptocurrency market has seen monumental growth over the past year, with the total market capitalization more than doubling...