“We are not bulled up enough about Ethereum,” said former UBS bond trader and Etherealize founder Vivek Raman on Jan. 29. It has been more than a week since Donald Trump’s inauguration, and the “entire Ethereum ecosystem has been reborn,” he added, referring to the recent leadership shakeup at the Ethereum Foundation. Ethereum now has … Read more
The tables have turned for former U.S. Senator and crypto critic Bob Menendez, who once called Bitcoin the “ideal choice for criminals,” as he was sentenced to prison over ‘bribery charges’ on Wednesday. NJ Democrat Bob Menendez Jailed Over Corruption Charges Former Democrat Senator from New Jersey, Bob Menendez, has been sentenced to 11 years … Read more
Key highlights: NEXT BASKET is developing a blockchain-powered e-commerce platform that removes intermediaries to lower costs and improve security. The NEBA Token, launched at $0.04 in a private sale and $0.20 in a public sale, fuels the platform’s loyalty and rewards system. With projected sales of $30 million, NEXT BASKET is investing in global expansion, … Read more
Illinois and Indiana are leading the charge in the U.S. as they propose bills to establish strategic Bitcoin reserves, showcasing the growing acceptance of cryptocurrency as a financial asset. Both states are harnessing Bitcoin to not only hedge against economic uncertainty but also to drive innovation in government services through blockchain technology. As Illinois State … Read more
Takumi Niwa, a 30-year-old Japanese table tennis star and 2021 Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, was arrested on suspicion of illegal online gambling using crypto. Japan’s Olympic Star Involved in Crypto-Driven Online Gambling According to the Chiba Prefecture Police, the Olympic medalist was transferred to the prosecutor’s office on the 29th after he admitted the relevant … Read more
The Fed is expected to announce its rate cut decision later this Wednesday. As of now, market odds are 99.5% that the Fed will not cut today, so there should be no surprises. All major cryptocurrencies are trading in the red after the Fed’s big decision, with Bitcoin dipping by 0.8%. Solana (SOL) and XRP … Read more
The legislation reportedly rolls back a previous mandate that businesses accept Bitcoin for payments.
Adoption can’t happen without practical cross-border cooperation, which will support the growth of digital assets while managing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Gold price extends its consolidative price move in the weekly trading range. The Fed’s hawkish pause acts as a headwind for the non-yielding commodity. Sliding US bond yields keep the USD bulls on the defensive and lend support. Gold price (XAU/USD) ticks higher during the Asian session on Thursday, though it lacks follow-through and remains … Read more
Gemini CEO Tyler Winklevoss said the exchange won’t hire from MIT due to the university rehiring Gary Gensler, a boycott that one commentator called “overkill.”