Trump expands crypto footprint, gives memecoin utility for merch purchases
President Trump is further integrating crypto into his business empire, allowing holders of his official memecoin TRUMP to purchase merchandise.
President Trump is further integrating crypto into his business empire, allowing holders of his official memecoin TRUMP to purchase merchandise.
The crypto market in 2025 is evolving rapidly. Bitcoin recently surged past $109,000 before correcting to $100,500, demonstrating the ongoing volatility in the sector. Ethereum staking inflows reached a record $2.2 billion, reflecting strong institutional interest, while Bitcoin ETFs have now surpassed gold ETFs in total assets under management. Meanwhile, the rise and fall of … Read more
Solaxy ($SOLX) shows red hot demand in its token presale, where it has raised over $15 million to build the world’s first Solana layer 2 blockchain. However, Solaxy has the added advantage of its token also launching on the Ethereum network. By bridging the gap between Solana and Etheruem, $SOLX has strategic exposure to crypto’s … Read more
In just 10 days, Litecoin has seen a rise of 122,000 new holder wallets, driven by its fast transaction speeds and strong security, reflecting growing confidence. This aligns with the growing anticipation of an LTC ETF approval and the rising number of LTC ETF filings, both of which could greatly enhance the cryptocurrency’s value. Litecoin … Read more
Follow Aaron on Nostr or X. The news got buried in part due to Trump’s inauguration and subsequent rumblings of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), but developer b10c recently published research showing that F2Pool — a mining pool representing ~11% of hash power on the Bitcoin network — is censoring OFAC-sanctioned transactions… again. In case you … Read more
Robinhood, the financial services and trading platform, appears poised to broaden its horizons by venturing into bitcoin futures and multi-asset derivatives markets. This strategic maneuver positions the company to challenge entrenched industry stalwarts such as Charles Schwab while diversifying its product ecosystem. Robinhood to Take on Wall Street Titans With Bold Futures Trading Move In … Read more
CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, has announced plans to introduce options on its Bitcoin Friday futures starting February 24, pending regulatory approval. These new contracts will be the first cryptocurrency options from CME Group to be financially settled, with expirations available each business day, Monday through Friday. Financially-settled options, also known as cash-settled … Read more
Economic provocateur and Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki isn’t pulling punches. Predicting a historic market meltdown in February 2025, he’s urging caution on traditional investments. At the same time, he’s bullish on Bitcoin, branding it a “real asset” with massive growth potential. Robert Kiyosaki: ‘Bitcoin will boom, boom, boom’ Robert Kiyosaki has doubled down on … Read more
The Canadian Dollar lost 0.25% against the Greenback on Wednesday. The Bank of Canada cut interest rates by another 25 bps, to 3%. The BoC also announced the end of its quantitative tightening program. The Canadian Dollar shed one-quarter of one percent against the Greenback on Wednesday, falling back after the Bank of Canada (BoC) … Read more
The French government has opened judicial proceedings against Binance due to suspected money laundering and tax deception activities. Authorities are probing allegations that criminals used Binance to carry out drug smuggling operations along with various financial offenses. The ongoing judicial investigation indicates possible criminal indictments against the world’s biggest cryptocurrency trading platform. Binance Faces Scrutiny … Read more