Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has weighed in on the ideal portfolio allocation debate, revealing that his Bitcoin (BTC) holdings fall below 10%. His comments come as ETH rises more than 3%, reigniting discussions on optimal cryptocurrency portfolio allocation. The debate was sparked by crypto analyst Udi Wertheimer, who stated that serious crypto investors should … Read more
Grayscale Investments announced the launch of its Grayscale Dogecoin Trust on Friday, offering institutional and accredited investors exposure to the meme-inspired cryptocurrency. The move comes as Dogecoin’s market capitalization hits $50 billion, with its price tripling over the past year, according to CoinGecko data. The token’s rally aligns with crypto-friendly policies under the Trump administration, … Read more
The father of the world’s richest man hopes to raise $200 million from a crypto project dubbed “Musk It” to fund a think tank. ‘Musk It’ Memecoin Endorsed By Elon Musk’s Father Elon Musk’s father Errol Musk has endorsed ‘Musk It,’ a Solana memecoin that Errol hopes to profit from to the tune of $200 … Read more
A UK gang kidnapped and hurt a crypto investor many times, forcing him to send around £100,000 ($124,152) before police saved him. The gang used violence and threats before they were caught and sent to prison on January 30, 2024. Crypto crimes are increasing, with over $1.1 billion stolen in 2023, including the kidnapping of … Read more
“I think the regulatory body of El Salvador and the regulatory body of the United States will talk a lot,” Michele Crivelli said.
The Shiba Inu coin burn rate witnessed a sharp increase of 280% within 24 hours, resulting in the permanent removal of 12.5 million SHIB tokens from circulation. Data from Shibburn shows that such a reduction in supply has raised prospects of a price pump for the meme-based cryptocurrency. Token burns happen when developers send supply … Read more
This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Crypto rideshare has died…again. Teleport — a decentralized rideshare startup — promised lower prices for riders, higher earnings for drivers and bountiful rewards for early adopters. But on Thursday, the project shut down, run aground trying to make the business work. Fellow … Read more
The stablecoin market cap reached a new record high above $200 billion. Is it a sign that Bitcoin and altcoins will rise higher?
Donald and Melania Trump’s entry into the crypto space with their meme tokens has sparked debate over regulatory strategy. Zach Burks, CEO and founder of Mintology, a blockchain service provider, believes that by branding their tokens as “memes” rather than “coins,” Trump appears to be positioning them outside the scope of securities laws, an approach … Read more
The cryptocurrency world is filled with exciting projects, but few have captured attention as quickly as JetBolt (JBOLT). Since its presale launch, JetBolt has sold over 300 million tokens, marking it as one of the best new emerging altcoins. Built on the Skale network, JetBolt introduces a unique blend of zero gas fees, SocialFi staking, … Read more