Former President Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House is expected to trigger a significant surge in Bitcoin’s value, the Financial Times reported July 5, citing various analysts. According to the FT, the concept of a “Trump trade” is increasingly gaining traction among crypto traders due to the former President’s “perceived pro-crypto stance and […]
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Bundestag member Joana Cotar strongly criticized the German government’s recent decision to sell a substantial portion of its Bitcoin holdings. The German government recently moved over $195 million worth of Bitcoin to various crypto exchanges, including Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp. The move has contributed to increased market volatility, with Bitcoin prices experiencing notable fluctuations. Critics […]
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Swiss crypto firm Taurus Managing Director Bashir Kazour said traditional financial institutions in the UAE, like banks, are eager to launch digital asset services. Kazour made the statement amid the firm’s new partnership with Zand, the UAE’s first digital bank, to offer digital asset services. Zand to leverage Taurus solutions Through the partnership, Zand will […]
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Coinbase Derivatives plans to launch margined futures contracts for Avalanche (AVAX), Chainlink (LINK), Polkadot (DOT), Stellar (XLM), and Shiba Inu (SHIB). On June 28, the service published an announcement and submitted filings to the CFTC to list each contract under a self-certification model. It intends to launch the products on July 15. Coinbase Derivatives said […]
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The Worldcoin Foundation announced a $70,000 grant to Wormhole to support WorldID verification on the Solana blockchain. In a June 27 statement, Worldcoin said the ID integration effort will “equip the Solana ecosystem with a much-needed tool” for proving humanness. The grant awards 25,000 WLD to Wormhole. Wormhole described the grant in greater detail, stating […]
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Ava Labs, the developer behind the Avalanche blockchain network, is working on introducing web3 technologies to enhance intellectual property management in the rapidly growing K-pop market. Justin Kim, who leads Ava Labs’ operations in South Korea, discussed the company’s strategic moves to bring blockchain solutions to the forefront of the entertainment sector in an interview […]
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The digital asset market has begun transitioning from early adoption to mass adoption. A sea change in industry leadership, product development and fiduciary commitment swept crypto in 2023 and early into 2024.
Interoperability between blockchain networks. Restaking. EVMs. Some major trends giving digital assets markets a lift in the new cycle, Santiago Velasco, Senior Trader, Nonco.
In his keynote at BTC Prague, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor articulated a vision of Bitcoin as the world’s first perfect money, a profound innovation with the potential to reshape economic and political systems globally. Drawing parallels to historic scientific revolutions, Saylor positioned Bitcoin as a disruptive economic force, ushering in a new era of financial […]
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XYO co-founder Markus Levin argues that DePINs can make AI more trustworthy, empower users and businesses alike, and usher in blockchain mass adoption.
Billionaire investor Bill Miller IV, Chairman and CIO of Miller Value Partners, reiterated his unwavering belief in Bitcoin in a June 11 blog post titled “Why I’m Still Betting on Bitcoin.” Despite Bitcoin’s significant gains against fiat currencies, Miller argued that the flagship crypto remains vastly “undervalued” and predicts a major shift in global capital […]
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Mainstream adoption of digital assets has been steadily increasing, driven by significant regulatory advancements and rising institutional interest, according to Canaccord Genuity research. According to Canaccord’s research report, the mainstream adoption of digital assets is anticipated to continue driving growth in the sector, with Galaxy Digital well-positioned to capitalize on these evolving trends. Slow and […]
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VanEck believes Ethereum (ETH) will be worth roughly $22,000 by 2030, the asset manager said in a comprehensive analysis published on June 5. The forecast, developed by the firm’s Digital Assets Research team, led by Matthew Sigel, highlights Ethereum’s strong growth potential within both traditional and cryptocurrency-focused portfolios. VanEck’s analysis attributes the optimistic price target […]
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Fidelity Investments believes that a modest Bitcoin (BTC) allocation could benefit investors regardless of their specific perspectives on the digital asset, CNBC reported. The asset manager’s head of digital asset strategies, Matt Horne, made the statement on June 5 during the 2024 Vision conference. Horne said that investors and advisors are diligently developing their crypto […]
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Stephen Richardson’s view aligns with Bloomberg’s ETF analysts, who expect the spot Ether ETFs to capture 10-20% of the flows that Bitcoin ETFs did at launch.
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign has reportedly initiated a significant outreach to the crypto industry, according to a new report from The Block. Marking a notable shift from his previous stance, this engagement, which reportedly began approximately two weeks ago, involves seeking guidance from key figures in the crypto sector on community and policy matters. […]
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Blockchain analytical platform Nansen said Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, is an Ethereum whale after identifying a wallet purportedly belonging to the financial institution. In a May 30 social media post, Nansen claimed DBS holds approximately 173,753 ETH, valued at $648 million, in the wallet address “0x9e927c02c9eadae63f5efb0dd818943c7262fb8e.” It added that the bank had made over $200 […]
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Deutsche Bank AG has announced its strategic push into blockchain technology as a potential remedy for the margin compression challenges facing the financial services industry, Bloomberg News reported on May 29. The German banking giant is participating in Singapore’s Project Guardian, an initiative led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, which aims to harness the […]
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DLC.Link CEO Aki Balogh tells The Agenda how DeFi on Bitcoin will unlock BTC’s potential for collateral, yield farming and more.
Ripple has highlighted the 2024 US election as a crucial juncture for the crypto industry, according to a May 29 statement. In response, the company has donated $25 million to Fairshake, a federal super PAC that backs pro-crypto and pro-innovation candidates. This contribution raises Ripple’s total donation to the committee to $50 million. Notably, Fairshake […]
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Marathon Digital Holdings has partnered with Kenya to monetize underutilized energy. Marathon chairman and CEO Fred Thiel signed the agreement with Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H, on May 24. Thiel said the deal will involve Kenya and Marathon “jointly developing technology projects.” Thiel described a partial focus on digital assets, stating that […]
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Many crypto projects have integrated AI as part of their everyday routine since the introduction of LLMs last year.
Franklin Templeton has tokenized a $380 million treasuries fund on the Polygon and Stellar blockchains to enable peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers without intermediaries. The company has launched the Franklin OnChain United States Government Money Fund (FOBXX), offering shares as BENJI tokens. Each token represents a share of the FOBXX and is tradable on the public Polygon […]
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The Polkadot (DOT) community has chosen IndyCar racer Conor Daly as their brand ambassador for the prestigious Indianapolis 500. The deal marks the first time in sports history that a major athlete’s sponsorship was decided through a blockchain-based community vote, showcasing a transformative approach to engaging with sports and technology. Conor Daly, a prominent figure […]
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Bitcoin and crypto are no longer seen as a fleeting “fad” among consumers — the majority now consider them an integral part of the financial system, Reuters reported on April 8, citing a Deutsche Bank survey. The survey gathered responses from 3,600 individuals and revealed a slow yet noticeable shift in consumer attitudes towards bitcoin […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest rally was driven by “huge accumulation” as investor appetite remains high despite five days of trading in the red over the past week, according to CryptoQuant research. Just three days ago, Bitcoin was trading at roughly $65,500 as markets closed on Friday. However, a sustained rally over the weekend took prices to […]
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VanEck believes that Ethereum‘s Layer-2 protocols will hit a collective $1 trillion market capitalization by 2030, according to a new research report published on April 3. The prediction was revealed in a detailed analysis led by VanEck senior investment analyst Patrick Bush and head of digital research Matthew Sigel. VanEck’s forecast of a $1 trillion […]
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Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz shared an optimistic outlook for the future of crypto, specifically Bitcoin, in light of recent ETF approvals and the prevailing economic conditions. Novogratz said during the company’s latest earnings that spot Bitcoin ETFs will continue to attract “boomer wealth” that will drive adoption to unprecedented levels. He said: “With the […]
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BlackRock believes that Bitcoin (BTC) will become an integral part of the financial system over the coming decade as it increasingly melds with the best parts of the traditional financial system. The asset manager’s Head of Digital Assets, Robert Mitchnick, made the statement during Reflexivity Research’s Bitcoin Investor Day on March 22. FOX Business reporter […]
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The government of Estonia has enacted a bill that introduces stringent legal requirements for digital assets service providers, local media reported on March 21. The legislation — approved on March 20 — is part of the country’s efforts to regulate the crypto industry and enhance its reliability. Regulatory supervision on the horizon Estonia has been […]
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