Pi Network has reached a record 10 million migrated pioneers, establishing itself as the largest mainnetless blockchain. The milestone marks significant progress in decentralized adoption, with plans to unleash its power on the open mainnet and Binance listing day. The core team assures no further delays for the Mainnet launch, despite Condition 3 (100 applications) …
In a latest development, Coinbase International Exchange confirmed that it will list perpetual futures for PENGU, Popcat, and Helium (HNT) starting at 9:30 am UTC on February 13, 2025. The move follows Coinbase’s broader efforts to enhance its digital asset derivatives offerings, which could increase liquidity and trading volume for these tokens. Listing these futures …
The Bank of England reduced interest rates for the third time since August, amid ongoing downturn in the crypto market, where leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have seen significant losses. The Bank announced a 25 basis point rate cut, lowering the base rate from 4.75% to 4.5%, in line with market expectations. The Bank of England …
Bhutan’s Royal Government transferred 751.31 BTC ($74.15M) to three new wallets in the past hour, likely an internal move. On January 17, 633 BTC was moved to two wallets. In mid-December, 402 BTC was reportedly sold OTC via QCP Capital. Currently, the government holds roughly 10.6K BTC in 23 wallets.
Russia has introduced new cryptocurrency mining regulations under Federal Law No. 259-FZ, requiring miners to report earnings by the 20th of each month and operate under approved entities. The Federal Tax Service (FNS) allows miners to declare earnings via personal accounts. Digital currencies are classified as property, subject to 13% tax on earnings up to …
Upbit is listing Berachain (BERA), Jito (JTO), and Scroll (SCR) on February 6, with deposits opening earlier. BERA trading starts at 22:00 KST on the Berachain network, supporting staking and transactions via a Proof of Liquidity model. JTO (Solana) and SCR (Scroll) trading begins at 18:00 KST, with Scroll functioning as a ZK-rollup Layer 2 …
Public Citizen, a U.S. nonprofit watchdog, has filed a formal complaint urging federal agencies to investigate Donald Trump over his alleged promotion of the Solana-based TRUMP token. The group claims Trump may have violated laws against gift solicitation, raising concerns over untraceable foreign payments. The complaint, submitted to the Department of Justice and Office of …
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange is set to reward its users with an exclusive airdrop of Berachain (BERA), marking the project’s debut on its HODLer Airdrops Page. Users who staked their BNB in Binance’s Simple Earn products between January 22 and January 26, 2025, will receive free BERA tokens. The excitement doesn’t stop there, …
Solana-based DEX aggregator Jupiter faced a major security breach as its X account was hacked, promoting a fake memecoin called $MEOW. The scam, which used the name of Jupiter’s co-founder, tricked traders into losing millions within minutes. Jupiter Mobile quickly alerted users, warning them not to click any links. However, the hacker continued posting about …
Ripple has announced that its RLUSD stablecoin is now available for trading on two crypto platforms, further expanding its presence. RLUSD stablecoin is now available on the Zero Hash and Revolut crypto exchange. The platform also highlighted that this integration will enable customers to use the stablecoin for transactions on both the XRP Ledger and …
Canadian firm Neptune Digital Assets has purchased 1 million Dogecoin for $258,000 as part of its strategy to expand its crypto holdings. The publicly traded company, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, has also acquired nearly $2 million in Bitcoin, bringing its total BTC holdings to 327 BTC, worth $32 million. The move aligns with …
The SEC is scaling back its crypto enforcement unit, reassigning 50 lawyers and staff following President Trump’s executive order to ease digital asset regulations. Analyst Eric Balchunas noted the shift, which could affect high-profile cases like the Ripple lawsuit. Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda formed a task force led by Hester Peirce to review digital …
According to Bloomberg, the crypto exchange operator Bullish Global is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) as early as this year. The company is working with Jefferies Financial Group to explore the listing, though details are still being discussed. Bullish had initially planned to go public in 2021 through a SPAC deal but later …
Crypto.com is gearing up for a major expansion in 2025, aiming to bridge traditional finance and crypto. The company plans to launch a Cronos (CRO) spot ETF, introduce its own stablecoin by Q3, and expand into stock, options, and ETF trading in Q1. Additionally, it will offer banking services, including multi-currency accounts and savings options. …
Jihan Wu’s Bitcoin mining firm, Bitdeer, has acquired 19 acres near Fox Creek, Alberta, for $21.7 million, securing a 101 MW site permit. The company plans to build a natural gas power plant and a 99 MW Bitcoin mining data center. The power plant’s construction will require an additional $90 million, while the data center …
Crypto researcher ZachXBT reports that Coinbase users have lost over $65 million to social engineering attacks in the past two months, with an estimated $300 million lost annually due to such attacks. ZachXBT noted that the actual losses could be even higher, as the figure doesn’t account for unreported cases. ZachXBT explained that scammers use …
Blockchain firm Neptune Digital Assets (NDA) announced it purchased 1 million Dogecoin (DOGE) tokens through a “strategic derivative purchase” on December 27. The Vancouver-based company, has seen a significant loss on its investment, as the price of the memecoin has fallen 27% to 27 cents since the purchase. While many companies have made buying bitcoin …
Travala, a crypto-friendly travel booking service, has integrated its extensive inventory of over 2.2 million properties across 230 countries into Trivago, a leading global hotel and accommodation search platform. The integration will allow millions of Trivago users to explore, compare and book properties from Travala, offering payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ether, BNB …
World Liberty Financial denies rumors that it has sold any WLFI tokens, clarifying that the decentralized finance (DeFi) project is not pursuing token swaps with other blockchain projects, despite acquiring their tokens recently. In a recent X post that WLF stated they are simply managing their crypto holdings as part of routine treasury operations, covering …
MicroStrategy, the fourth-largest holder of bitcoin, paused its buying streak last week, with Michael Saylor revealing on X that no new tokens were acquired, breaking its 12-week streak of bitcoin purchases last week. Notably, the company had been buying bitcoin on a weekly basis since Nov. 11, bringing its total holdings to 471,107 bitcoin. While …
In a latest development, David Sacks, President Trump’s White House A.I. and Crypto Czar, will host a press conference on February 4 at 2:30 PM ET to discuss digital assets. During the conference, they will outline how the Trump administration and Congress will collaborate to position America as a leader in the digital asset ecosystem. Under …
Coinbase (COIN) has officially joined the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) register, becoming the largest crypto exchange in the U.K. with regulatory approval. This milestone allows Coinbase to offer a broader range of crypto and fiat services, including trading, custody, and on/off ramps. After six months of preparation, Coinbase can now directly communicate with the FCA, …
China’s new tariff proposal aims to revive the 2020 “Phase 1” trade deal from Trump’s presidency, designed to end the tariff war. Key promises include halting yuan devaluation, boosting U.S. investments, and cutting fentanyl precursor exports. While China criticized new U.S. tariffs and the fentanyl issue, it remains open to talks to prevent further conflict …
Binance Pay has teamed up with xMoney, a top Web3 payment provider in Europe, to make cryptocurrency payments easier. This partnership allows over 20,000 businesses in xMoney’s network to accept crypto, opening up new opportunities for luxury goods, travel, gaming, and public services. With xMoney operating under MiCA regulations, Binance Pay’s global merchant network now …
Elon Musk has accused career Treasury officials of breaking the law every hour by approving payments that either are fraudulent or do not comply with the funding laws passed by Congress. Musk’s statement calls for immediate action to halt such practices. In response to a question from Twitter user Mario Nawfal about putting the Treasury …
Global markets plunged on Black Monday amid escalating trade tensions as U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China spurred a worldwide sell-off. Asian indices led the decline with Taiwan’s Taiex down 4.4%, Japan’s Topix falling 2.3%, and Korea’s Kospi dropping 2.4%. In the U.S., the Nasdaq fell 2.5% as NVIDIA shares plunged over 6.5% to …
The crypto market crashed today after U.S. President Trump announced new tariffs 25% on Canada and Mexico, and 10% on China. This caused a global economic shock. Stocks fell, and $341B was wiped out from the crypto market. The Mexican Peso and Canadian Dollar also dropped sharply. Bitcoin fell to $94,013, and Ethereum dropped to …
Dogecoin whales grabbed attention on Saturday, showing strong bullish sentiment despite market volatility. Recent on-chain data revealed they accumulated 560 million DOGE, hinting at a potential rally to $1. In a latest X post, crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlighted the development. Moreover, the launch of Grayscale’s DOGE-backed Trust has sparked a shift in investor sentiment, …
In a latest development, BounceBit has partnered with Hashnote Labs, creators of US Yield Coin (USYC), to connect CeDeFi with real-world assets (RWA). By integrating USYC, BounceBit is making yield opportunities more accessible and transparent for its users. The partnership centers on USYC, a tokenized version of Hashnote’s International Short Duration Yield Fund (SDYF). SDYF …
In a recent development, World Liberty Financial has made yet another purchase of Ethereum. After buying $47 million in Ethereum on Trump’s inauguration day, World Liberty Financial has now added another $10 million in two separate purchases. On January 31, the company spent 10 million USDT to acquire 2,972 Ethereum. The latest purchase has increased …