Andreessen Horowitz’s blockchain arm, A16z Crypto, has criticized the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department over their new DeFi rules. In a Dec. 30 post on X, Michele Korver, the head of regulation at A16z, announced its support for the legal challenge led by the Blockchain Association, DeFi Education Fund, and Texas …
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Bybit shut down in Malaysia over unlicensed operations
Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has directed crypto exchange Bybit and its CEO Ben Zhou to cease all operations within the country. In a recent press statement, the financial regulator explained that the order stems from Bybit’s failure to secure the authorization to operate as a digital asset exchange (DAX) under local regulations. Regulatory crackdown The …
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Hong Kong lawmaker advocates including Bitcoin in national reserves
Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Jie has urged the city-state’s government to consider integrating Bitcoin into its fiscal reserves, a local media outlet reported. The report showed that Wu proposed that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) explore the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in its fiscal reserves and leverage foreign exchange funds to acquire and hold …
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Bitgo CEO Highlights Shift Toward Bitcoin Among Companies
Mike Belshe, CEO of Bitgo, a cryptocurrency services provider, has highlighted the growing interest among companies in adopting bitcoin as part of their reserve portfolios. Belshe remarked that the shift to a more favorable administration and the existence of ETFs have driven this change. Bitgo CEO Remarks on Change of Stance Regarding Bitcoin in the …
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Bitcoin Market Cap to Reach 20% of Gold’s: Galaxy Research
Galaxy Research predicts a bullish year for Bitcoin in 2025, projecting prices to surpass $150,000 and potentially reach $185,000 in Q4. Bitcoin Market Cap to Reach 20% of Gold’s Galaxy Research, an arm of the digital asset management firm Galaxy, projects bitcoin (BTC) to surpass $150,000 in the first half of 2025 and may even …
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Latam Insights: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Christmas Buying Spree, Argentina’s Tether Freeze
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador continues buying bitcoin despite IMF’s requirements, the Argentine justice system orders freezing USDT for the first time, and a Brazilian congresswoman warns about the dangers …
Galaxy Research Unveils H1 and Q4 2025 Price Targets for Bitcoin, Sees Ethereum Hitting New Highs Next Year
The research arm of Galaxy Digital is revealing its predictions for the two largest crypto assets in 2025. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Galaxy Research’s Alex Thorn says he sees Bitcoin (BTC) surging by nearly 100% from current levels before 2025 expires amid increasing adoption of the largest digital asset …
Russia’s Biggest Bank Joins Digital Ruble Push – New Era of Transactions Begins
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has joined the expanding digital ruble pilot, signaling stronger momentum as the country advances its central bank digital currency initiative. Russia Expands Digital Ruble Pilot with Key Banking Giants Sberbank, Tbank, and Tochka Bank have officially joined Russia’s digital ruble pilot program, the Central Bank of Russia has revealed through its …
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El Salvador Showcases Bitcoin Success in Key Meeting With Chinese Ambassador
El Salvador’s vice president highlighted bitcoin’s role in economic growth during a meeting with China’s ambassador, emphasizing Chinese cooperation in advancing digital infrastructure projects. El Salvador Spotlights Bitcoin Wealth in Discussions With Chinese Delegation El Salvador’s Vice President Félix Ulloa highlighted the country’s bitcoin success in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yanhui, the Office …
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From Election Excitement to Post-Election Doldrums: December on Polymarket
According to data, Polymarket experienced its busiest month ever in November, driven largely by the U.S. Presidential Election. However, December’s activity has cooled off, with trading volumes falling below not only November’s peak but also October’s numbers. Additionally, open interest has sharply declined, dropping from nearly $500 million to a current total of $117 million. …
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Analyst Says Crypto Investors Continue To Sleep on One Large-Cap Altcoin, Sees Bottom for Solana-Based Memecoin
A popular analyst says crypto market participants are overlooking a payments-focused altcoin that has been performing well over the past few months. The crypto strategist pseudonymously known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 236,400 followers on the social media platform X that he believes XRP will print record highs before the market cycle comes to a …
Bitcoin Price on the Brink: Could a Deeper Drop Be Ahead?
Bitcoin price failed to surpass $95,500 and declined again. BTC is back below $94,500 and might revisit the $91,200 support zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline from the $96,500 zone. The price is trading below $95,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $94,000 …
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El Salvador Bitcoin Buying Spree Continues, BTC Holdings Now At 6,000
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Since making Bitcoin a legal tender in 2021, the El Salvador government, led by President Nayib Bukele, has pursued a consistent strategy of accumulating Bitcoin. This Bitcoin accumulation strategy, which has largely paid off, has continued up until now. According to recent data, El Salvador has now crossed …
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Bitcoin As A Strategic Asset? CryptoQuant CEO Questions US’s Next Move
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Since President-elect Donald Trump raised the possibility of establishing a US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, many advocates have pushed for the creation of the crypto stockpile, saying that it would make the country as the leader in the global cryptocurrency landscape. However, not everyone in the crypto community is …
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XRP Price Prediction: Fibonacci And Elliott Wave Analysis Suggests $15 By May 2025
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Egrag Crypto, a well-known crypto analyst on the social media platform X, recently shared an optimistic price prediction for XRP. According to the analyst, technical analysis of the XRP price on the weekly timeframe suggests that XRP is on track to reach a price target of $15 by …