Ramaswamy’s departure leaves Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as the sole leaders of the advisory body, which aims to overhaul federal spending under President Donald Trump’s administration. Ramaswamy’s Political Aspirations Ramaswamy announced his resignation in a post on X on January 20, expressing confidence in Musk’s ability to lead the department. “It was my … Read more
Bitget has released its 2024 transparency report highlighting one of the most successful years the company has experienced since its launch in 2018. Bitget has emerged as the second-largest exchange ecosystem by user base. Bitget’s user base grew by 400% in 2024, reaching over 100 million users by year-end. Trading volumes also surged, with daily … Read more
The CME’s staging website indicated that investors could soon access futures contracts for Solana and Ripple’s XRP. Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP) futures trading is set to debut on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange platform on Feb. 10, according to a supposed CME subdomain. Bloomberg exchange-traded fund analyst, Eric Balchunas, noted that the update appeared on … Read more
Online gambling has been revolutionized by cryptocurrencies that offer fast, anonymous, and decentralized payment solutions. While volatility is a concern for many Kiwi casino players the traditional cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, do not settle those nerves. Stablecoins – cryptocurrencies whose value does not fluctuate – have grown in popularity as a potential solution … Read more
The inauguration of Donald Trump as the next president of the United States passed off without the merest mention of Bitcoin or crypto. After a spectacular rally into the event, the Bitcoin price fell more than $7,000 from the new all-time high of $109,300, to end the day at $102,150. A Bitcoinless Inauguration day Trump’s … Read more
The recently concluded Jupuary airdrop has made headlines in the cryptocurrency community as it distributes 700 million JUP tokens to over 2 million eligible wallets on the Solana network. This airdrop is a strategic initiative aimed at rewarding the ecosystem’s most active participants, including token swappers, stakers, and governance contributors. “The pie is growing too … Read more
PRESS RELEASE. Following the success of its Devnet phase, LayerEdge proudly announces the launch of its Incentivized Testnet, marking a major milestone in the mission to build a Bitcoin-backed internet. The Testnet advances LayerEdge’s vision of extending Bitcoin’s unparalleled security guarantees through groundbreaking technology and a modular approach to trust-minimized verification. Devnet Highlights The Devnet … Read more
In a striking declaration at the Bloomberg Summit in Davos, BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink indicated that Bitcoin’s price could potentially reach a staggering $700,000, contingent upon widespread institutional adoption. This bold assertion underscores the growing interest from institutional investors, as discussions about Bitcoin allocations become increasingly prevalent among major funds. Fink remarked, “If everybody adopted … Read more
Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank, criticized crypto lobbyists at the World Economic Forum in Davos for pushing countries to add Bitcoin to their reserves. South Africa Central Bank Chief Questions Lobbyists’ Focus on Bitcoin The governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Lesetja Kganyago, has slammed crypto lobbyists calling on … Read more
Pound Sterling rises as Trump’s gradual tariff hikes prompt risk-on mood The Pound Sterling (GBP) ticks higher to near 1.2375 against the US Dollar (USD) in Wednesday’s North American session. The GBP/USD pair gains as the US Dollar struggles to hold its two-week low, with the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trading cautiously … Read more