XRP supporter and pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton says he wants to help the incoming Trump Administration investigate “Operation Choke Point 2.0.” Deaton says on the social media platform X that he wouldn’t take a salary and just wants the opportunity to “uncover multiagency coordination and possible corruption” related to the government’s alleged efforts to de-bank …
Monthly archives: January 2025
Travala’s New Bitcoin Incentives Aim To Boost Crypto Adoption and Real-World Utility
January 7, 2025 – Singapore, Singapore Travala, the leading crypto-native travel booking service, has launched limited-time Bitcoin incentives to grow the number of crypto travelers and increase real-world on-chain activity across their network of more than 100 supported tokens. Following last year’s addition of Bitcoin rewards to the AVA Smart Program – Travala’s travel loyalty …
The 5 Best Cloud Mining Sites to Recommend in 2025
Cryptocurrency mining has expanded from being a tech specialty pastime to becoming part of mainstream investment portfolios. Since most people prefer cloud mining whether they are new to the field, this has led to a search for the best Bitcoin cloud mining services that are still popular in 2025. It saves users costs associated with …
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MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy yielded $14 billion in shareholder value in 2024
MicroStrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, said the firm purchased 258,320 BTC at a total cost of $22.07 billion, which equates to an average price of $85,450 per Bitcoin. The decision yielded remarkable returns for the company, resulting in a BTC annual yield of 74.3%. This enhanced shareholder value by $14.06 billion, translating to approximately $38.5 …
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Bitcoin sell-side liquidity hits lowest level since 2018 fueling BTC rally
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Solana considers lattice-based scalability and quantum threat solutions to outpace Ethereum
Solana developers are debating new technological upgrades to enhance the blockchain’s performance and security. These initiatives aim to address scalability challenges and bolster the network’s resilience against potential threats from quantum computing as it contests Ethereum’s dominance. Tackling scalability issues Firstly, Solana is exploring a proposal to implement a lattice-based system to address scalability challenges. This …
Western Union and MoneyGram app usage drops as stablecoin adoption surges
Traditional remittance giants like Western Union and MoneyGram are struggling to keep pace in an evolving financial ecosystem increasingly shaped by stablecoins. According to Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, downloads of remittance giants apps have dropped significantly, with Western Union seeing a 22% decline and MoneyGram experiencing a 27% reduction. Traditional …
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Hashkey Group Expands Crypto Services With VASP License
In line with its global expansion, Hashkey has received a VASP license for crypto trading services in Ireland. Hashkey to Legally Provide Crypto Services in Ireland Hashkey Group, the Asia-based cryptocurrency financial services company has received approval from the Central Bank of Ireland through its European division (Hashkey Europe) to register as a virtual asset …
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Crypto Market Meltdown: Bitcoin and Ethereum Freefall in Epic Tuesday Tumble
After cresting at an impressive $102,760 per coin, the preeminent cryptocurrency, bitcoin (BTC), has precipitously fallen beneath the $100,000 threshold, reaching a nadir of $97,124 per unit. Bitcoin Below $100K, Liquidations Liquidate Hopes Tuesday proved to be a tumultuous day within the realm of digital currencies, with the aggregate market capitalization plummeting by 4.67% to …
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Ripple Embraces Chainlink Standard to Propel RLUSD Integration in Defi
Ripple has embraced the Chainlink standard to furnish dependable onchain pricing data for its RLUSD stablecoin, to enhance its assimilation into decentralized finance (defi) applications. Ripple Partners with Chainlink to Bolster RLUSD in Defi The RLUSD stablecoin, engineered to hold a 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar, seeks to exhibit the advantages of Ripple‘s expertise …
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Enron Unveils First Nuclear Micro Reactor Amid Controversy Over LARP and Possible Token
Enron, the company involved in one of the largest frauds in U.S. corporate history, has announced a breakthrough project: The Enron Egg, touted by the company as “the first micro nuclear reactor.” Enron Announces Enron Egg Micro Nuclear Reactor, Token Might Still Under Wraps Enron, the former Texas-based energy company, has announced an allegedly revolutionary …
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Back in the Green With Significant Daily Inflows
On Monday, over $1 billion flowed into spot bitcoin and ether ETFs with Fidelity and Blackrock ETFs dominating the inflows. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Extend Strong Start to 2025 U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their strong start to the year with a combined inflow of $1.1 billion on Monday, Jan. 6. …
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Steve Hanke Blasts Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Concept: ‘The Stupidest Idea’
Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, has heavily criticized a possible strategic bitcoin reserve move in the U.S. Hanke stated that it is a stupid idea and would put “a drag” on the economy. Economist Steve Hanke Opposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Old-school economists have started criticizing the idea of allocating …
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Brad Garlinghouse Says ‘Trump Bull Market Is Real’ With 75% of Ripple Open Roles Now in the US
Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse thinks that President-elect Donald Trump is already making a positive impact in the US even before taking over the White House. Garlinghouse says on the social media platform X that the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in November is even more dramatic for Ripple due to the firm’s longstanding …
‘Hype Cycle’ To Last Another Four Months for This Altcoin Sector, According to Real Vision Analyst Jamie Coutts
Real Vision’s chief digital assets analyst Jamie Coutts says that a nascent but soaring crypto sector could continue its upward trend for a few more months. Coutts tells his 32,100 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks crypto artificial intelligence (AI) agents will continue to perform well in the coming months. Crypto …