Ripple CEO optimistic about bipartisan crypto regulation progress in Washington

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is optimistic about the progress of crypto regulations in the United States after engaging with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. In a Feb. 13 post on X, Garlinghouse shared that he met with several policymakers in Washington, D.C., including Senators Tim Scott and Chuck Schumer and Representatives French Hill, Ritchie Torres, and … Read more

Former Near Protocol employee’s sexy livestream moment sparks speculation as NEAR surges 6%

A former Near Protocol employee had an awkward moment on a public call when he accidentally shared his screen, revealing some NSFW images—and it just so happened to line up with a little price bump for the NEAR token. Andrew Krynin, ex-business development manager, was on a livestream with Near contributor Cameron Dennis when two … Read more

What’s next for Coinbase share price as bitcoin and cryptocurrency rises lead to improved earnings?

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Bitcoin Shows Modest Gains on Valentine’s Day Despite Inflation and Declining Trading Volume

Strong fourth quarter results from Coinbase helped buoy bitcoin amid worries about inflation from disappointing CPI data earlier in the week. BTC Shows Slight Uptick Despite Worries of Inflation and a Slump in Trading Volume Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $96,767.00 on Valentine’s Day, marking a 0.97% increase over the past 24 hours. Despite this … Read more

GameStop Crypto Reserve Could Spur Bullrun Like 2021: Gaming Is Secret Bull Run Catalyst

GameStop, the video game retailer that made its name during the 2021 meme stock craze initiated by Roaring Kitty and his crypto sentiment, is considering investing in Bitcoin. This news sent GameStop’s stock (GME) soaring by 18% yesterday and sparked discussions about its influence on Bull Run in the crypto market. The gaming industry as … Read more