Phantom, a Solana-focused cryptocurrency wallet with over 15 million monthly users, has reached a $3 billion valuation after raising $150 million in its Series C funding round. The round was co-led by Sequoia Capital and Paradigm, with the participation of A16crypto and Variant. Phantom aims to get mainstream with this fund influx, accelerating crypto adoption …
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Tom Emmer’s new appointment in Congress signals a push to foster an environment where digital asset innovation flourishes under pro-technology, American-led values. The Future of Digital Assets: A Powerful New Direction From Congress Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. The …
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Malaysia’s prime minister, after discussions with Binance’s CZ, is urging swift action on blockchain regulations and collaborations to modernize the nation’s financial systems. Malaysia Won’t Be Left Behind: PM Anwar Discusses Crypto and Blockchain With Binance’s CZ Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled his country’s intention to adopt a progressive stance on …
Legendary trader Peter Brandt says Bitcoin (BTC) may hit $150,000 this year while not ruling out a possible bearish scenario instead. Brandt tells his 773,500 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin may surge nearly 50% from its current value. However, he warns that based on Bayesian analysis, a statistical method that evaluates …
Blockchain developer Michael Lewellen has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice (DOJ), accusing the President Joe Biden administration of stifling innovation in the crypto sector through overly broad interpretations of federal money-transmission laws. Lewellen’s lawsuit centers on his work with Pharos, a non-custodial protocol that facilitates trustless and transparent crowdfunding campaigns. Pharos …
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Coinbase announced a partnership with money market Morpho on Jan. 16 to offer on-chain USD Coin (USDC) loans backed by Bitcoin (BTC), according to a Jan. 16 release. The service will allow Coinbase users to borrow USDC by pledging Bitcoin as collateral. Loans are processed through the layer-2 blockchain Base. The collateral is automatically converted …
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South Korea has cracked down on a pump-and-dump scheme, accusing a suspect of rapid price manipulation under the country’s new crypto regulatory framework. New Crypto Law in Action: Suspect Accused of Rapid Price Manipulation South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) announced on Thursday that they have reported an individual suspected …
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Coinbase now lets users borrow up to $100,000 in USDC without selling bitcoin, offering flexible repayment, tax advantages, and instant access to funds via its streamlined platform. Borrow USDC Without Selling Bitcoin: Coinbase Introduces New Loan Feature Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Thursday the introduction of bitcoin-backed loans, enabling customers to borrow stablecoin …
On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa Bitcoin Trade, to operate as virtual asset service providers. Provisional Authorization First Step in Two-Step Licensing Process The Namibian central bank announced on Jan. 13 that it had granted provisional authorization to two entities to operate …
Tether has unveiled USDT0, a refined iteration of its stablecoin, crafted to foster greater interoperability and enable effortless transactions across multiple blockchain ecosystems. USDT0 Aims to Streamline Transfers Across Blockchain Networks The stablecoin company, which issues USDT, the largest fiat-pegged by market capitalization, announced that USDT0 aims to expand its capabilities to new blockchain environments. …
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Global markets jumped higher after a softer-than-anticipated Consumer Price Index report, with QCP Capital spotlighting noteworthy advancements in both the cryptocurrency space and traditional equities. Market Analysis Says Ethereum and Altcoins Poised for Takeoff as Bitcoin Stabilizes QCP Capital reported that bitcoin climbed 4.13%, touching a peak of $100.8K before settling just shy of the …
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The integration of ElizaOS into Merlin Chain will allow the deployment of AI agents with the ability to facilitate cross-chain activities. Merlin Chain Partners With ElizaOS to Bring AI Agents to Bitcoin Merlin Chain, the bitcoin layer 2 network has announced a strategic integration with ElizaOS, an AI agent project. By working together, developers can …
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A closely followed crypto analyst says that one top-10 altcoin is forming one of the most bullish digital asset market structures around. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Ali Martinez tells his 108,000 followers on the social media platform X that payments altcoin XRP is forming a bull pennant pattern. A bull pennant pattern …
Bitcoin price is gaining pace above the $100,000 zone. BTC is rising and might accelerate higher if it clears the $102,000 zone. Bitcoin started a decent increase above the $100,000 zone. The price is trading above $100,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a short-term declining channel with resistance …
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Meet Samuel Edyme, Nickname – HIM-buktu. A web3 content writer, journalist, and aspiring trader, Edyme is as versatile as they come. With a knack for words and a nose for trends, he has penned pieces for numerous industry player, including AMBCrypto, Blockchain.News, and Blockchain Reporter, among others. Edyme’s foray into the crypto universe is nothing …
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