Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, said its users collectively transferred $26 billion in peer-to-peer remittances between 2022 and 2024 — saving $1.75 billion in remittance fees, according to a Jan. 21 statement shared with CryptoSlate. Binance CEO Richard Teng revealed the milestone during the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting how Binance […]
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President Donald Trump closed his inaugural speech without even once mentioning Bitcoin (BTC) or crypto. Meanwhile, Punchbowl News reported that a document sent by Republicans outlining the White House’s new priorities also fails to mention digital assets and Bitcoin. The document does not reflect Trump’s views on the crypto industry, such as creating a Bitcoin reserve […]
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Rumble, a Tether-backed video-sharing platform, has made its first Bitcoin acquisition two months after adopting the top crypto as a strategic reserve asset. On Jan. 20, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski announced that the company had purchased Bitcoin on Friday, Jan. 17. According to him: “On Friday, Rumble made its first-ever purchase of Bitcoin. It won’t […]
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Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, and key executives from Marathon Digital, a prominent Bitcoin mining firm, have engaged with representatives of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The meeting, held during a reception hosted by Vice President JD Vance, signals potential movement in Bitcoin policy under the new administration. While details of the discussions remain private, […]
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi platform associated with Donald Trump, is seeing a sudden surge in demand for its token pre-sale. The project initially sought to raise $300 million during its token sale but scaled back its target to $30 million after facing fundraising challenges. However, on Jan. 20, WLFI confirmed that it successfully […]
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A wave of new projects and innovations is bringing increasing utility to the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. The 14th Amendment and the Debt Limit The debt limit is the amount of money the United States government can borrow to pay its existing legal obligations. These include Social Security and Medicare benefits, military salaries, interest on the national debt, tax […]
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Lawmakers in Wyoming and Massachusetts have recently introduced bills to authorize state investments in Bitcoin (BTC), bringing the total number of US states with such proposals to eight. In Wyoming, Representative Jacob Wasserburger introduced House Bill 201, titled “State Funds-Investment in Bitcoin,” proposing that the state allocate up to 3% of its public funds to […]
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Base, the Ethereum layer-2 network developed by Coinbase, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2025. The network seeks to secure $100 billion in on-chain assets, onboard 25,000 developers, and attract 25 million users by the end of the year. Additionally, Base is working toward processing 1 billion transactions by October 2025 as part of its […]
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Switzerland’s state-owned financial giant, PostFinance AG, has launched an Ethereum (ETH) staking service — allowing users to earn rewards while strengthening blockchain security. The initiative is part of the bank’s ongoing expansion into digital assets. The program, unveiled on Jan. 16, lets customers stake as little as 0.1 ETH, with a 12-week mandatory lock-up period […]
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Leading asset management firm VanEck has submitted an application for an Onchain Economy Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to a Jan. 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This proposed fund aims to provide exposure to the broader crypto ecosystem by investing in companies and instruments connected to digital assets. The fund outlines a strategy that […]
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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly exploring the inclusion of US-developed digital currencies like Ripple’s XRP and Solana in his proposed national crypto reserve, the New York Post reported on Jan. 16, citing insider sources. This move aligns with his campaign pledge to establish a Bitcoin reserve alongside other potential crypto-focused policies to strengthen the US […]
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A national government is reportedly exploring Bitcoin as an alternative to its foreign currency bonds. On Jan. 16, Hunter Horsley, the CEO of Bitwise, revealed this development, noting that his firm had supplied detailed information to the government about Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to Horsley, the government is examining the potential of reallocating part […]
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi initiative linked to US President-elect Donald Trump, has addressed concerns about recent Ethereum transactions worth $60 million. On Jan. 15, the project clarified that the movements are part of its routine treasury management, dispelling speculations of asset sales. It stated: “To be clear, we are not selling tokens—we are […]
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Thailand is ramping up its involvement in the crypto space with two contrasting regulatory moves. Media reports in the Asian nation have revealed that it is weighing the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while considering a ban on Polymarket. Bitcoin ETF The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering introducing spot Bitcoin […]
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Bitwise chief investment officer Matthew Hougan believes that companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) to their balance sheets are no longer an anomaly but a burgeoning megatrend that could transform the crypto market this year. In a recent memo to clients, Hougan highlighted that MicroStrategy has been making the headlines with its aggressive BTC accumulation strategy. The company […]
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USD Coin (USDC) surpassed $20 trillion in cumulative transaction volume in 2024, according to a report published by Circle. In November 2024 alone, USDC recorded $1 trillion in monthly transaction volume. The report highlighted USDC’s role as a digital representation of the US dollar integrated into various blockchains. Moreover, USDC circulation grew 78% year-over-year. The […]
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The TON Foundation, a blockchain initiative linked to Telegram, is gearing up for significant expansion into the United States, according to a Jan. 14 statement. The strategic shift follows its strong 2024 performance and aligns with a more favorable crypto outlook under President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. This move marks a pivotal moment for TON, […]
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Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank, has reportedly entered the Bitcoin market by acquiring €1 million worth of the leading digital asset. This translates to approximately 11 BTC, according to an internal email allegedly signed by Niccolo Bardoscia, the head of the bank’s digital asset trading and investment division. Although Intesa has yet to confirm the […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) adoption is outpacing the transformative technologies of the past, including the internet and mobile phones, according to a recent report by BlackRock. The document highlighted that since its launch in 2009, Bitcoin has quickly evolved from a niche innovation to a globally recognized asset. It attributed the evolution to demographic trends, economic shifts, and […]
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A recent report by Bitwise and VettaFi reveals that 56% of financial advisors are more likely to invest in crypto this year, with the 2024 US election results pivoting sentiment. The 2024 surge in crypto prices and increased regulatory clarity have sparked greater interest from clients and advisors alike. In 2024, 96% of advisors fielded […]
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North Dakota lawmakers introduced a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) on Jan. 7, encouraging the State Treasurer and the State Investment Board to include digital assets and precious metals in the state treasury’s portfolio to hedge against inflation. Six Representatives and two Senators sponsor the HCR3001, all Republican: Rep. Nathan Toman, Rep. Matthew Heilman, Rep. Jared […]
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CleanSpark, a leading Bitcoin mining firm, has surpassed 10,000 BTC in its corporate treasury, according to a Jan. 9 statement. The firm said it now holds 10,097 BTC, which were sourced entirely from its US-based mining operations. This represents a staggering 236% increase in its Bitcoin reserves compared to the previous year. The milestone also […]
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Critics call it heedless; supporters say it’s brilliant. Either way, Michael Saylor continues doubling down on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin and the wider crypto market may be entering a new era of widespread adoption, but investors are far from being “too late,” according to Fidelity Digital Assets’ 2025 Look Ahead report. The report, authored by Fidelity’s research team and led by Chris Kuiper, addresses a lingering question among investors: “Am I too late?” The […]
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China’s newly unveiled “National Data Infrastructure Construction Guidelines” place blockchain at the heart of the country’s strategy to enhance data security, transparency, and scalability as part of its broader digital transformation push. The guidelines, released by the National Development and Reform Commission and other agencies, highlight blockchain technology as a cornerstone for facilitating trusted data […]
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Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) has unveiled plans to include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB in its strategic reserve assets, according to a Jan. 8 statement. This decision marks a significant milestone as GMC becomes one of the first Special Administrative Regions (SARs) to incorporate digital assets into its reserves. GMC emphasized its preference for digital […]
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The Governor of the Czech National Bank (ČNB), Aleš Michl, said the central bank is considering allocating Bitcoin (BTC) to diversify its reserves during a Jan. 6 interview with CNN Prima News. Michl revealed this consideration by the ČNB while discussing the importance of diversifying the bank’s holdings among stocks, bonds, gold, and cash deposits. He […]
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Pierre Poilievre, a Bitcoin advocate and the leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, has become the frontrunner to become the country’s next Prime Minister based on Polymarket odds. Predictions on the decentralized platform show Poilievre has an 89% chance of victory, down slightly from an earlier 92%. His closest rivals — Chrystia Freeland and Jagmeet Singh […]
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The crypto market is set for continued growth in 2025, driven by accelerating institutional adoption, evolving regulatory frameworks, and expanding DeFi ecosystems, according to Binance Research’s latest Monthly Market Insights report. The Binance report highlighted that Bitcoin (BTC) dominance among global assets has increased, while the overall market is displaying strong fundamentals despite the sharp […]
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