Crypto trading volumes across centralized exchanges reached $18.83 trillion in 2024, according to a new CoinGecko report. The study examined the annual cumulative spot trading volume of the leading centralized crypto exchanges from January 2020 through December 2024, revealing shifts in market share and trading activity over the period. Per CoinGecko, Binance accounted for 39.0% …
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Donald Trump has reportedly selected Brian Quintenz, the current Head of Policy at a16z Crypto, to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terret reported on Feb. 12. If confirmed, Quintenz will replace acting Chair Caroline Pham. Who is Quintenz? Quintenz, who served as a CFTC commissioner from 2017 to 2021, …
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Bitcoin’s past cycles peaked in November or December, with peaks on Nov. 10, 2021, at $69,000; Dec. 17, 2017, at $19,891; and Nov. 29, 2013, at $1,242, according to analyst @apsk32, an engineer focused-on Bitcoin data visualization. The data indicates that if historical trends persist, the four-year cycle pattern may signal a peak in November …
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project with ties to Donald Trump’s family, has introduced a strategic token reserve called Macro Strategy. According to a Feb. 11 statement, the initiative is designed to strengthen its financial position while supporting leading digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. WLFI furthered that its move will serve as a …
Crypto custody platform Bitgo might be planning to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) by the second half of 2025, according to Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the matter. While the California-based company is already in discussions with potential advisors for the listing, it has yet to officially confirm any details regarding …
Auradine’s latest bitcoin miner, a U.S.-designed ASIC chip, is making waves in the mining hardware market after tests demonstrate an efficiency comparable to Bitmain’s leading miner. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. Auradine’s AT2880 Challenges Chinese …
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On Tuesday, February 11, gold prices hit an all-time high of $2,942.70 per ounce amid concerns over President Trump’s tariff announcement. Gold Holds Onto ‘Safe Haven’ Status On Feb. 11, gold prices surged to $2,942.70 per ounce, a new all-time high, amid concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement could trigger a global …
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WBTC unlocks Bitcoin’s liquidity for decentralized finance (defi). In this interview, Z Liu discusses its role and future. Despite many wrapped bitcoin products now available, with many more likely coming out in the years ahead, the OG wrapped bitcoin WBTC continues to dominate this growing category of digital assets. The Bitcoin.com News interview with Z …
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A crypto strategist who has earned the “Master Trader” rank on the digital asset exchange Bybit thinks Litecoin (LTC) is gearing up for a big burst to the upside. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 315,900 followers on the social media platform X that looks bullish against the US dollar and Bitcoin (BTC). According to the …
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Tether announced on Feb. 11 the Legacy Mesh, a system designed to connect USDT0 and existing USDT deployments across multiple blockchain networks. The integration spans TRON, Ton, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Ink, and Berachain, creating a unified framework for stablecoin interoperability. The Legacy Mesh provides connectivity for chains where USDT is already established, enabling the seamless movement …
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The report asserts that the dominant cryptocurrency is slowly shifting from being a store of value to being a medium of exchange once again. Bitcoin Adoption Expands: 650 Million People Now Have Access Satoshi created bitcoin (BTC) as “peer-to-peer digital cash,” but over time, the cryptocurrency has morphed into what many call “digital gold,” with …
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A Florida man must repay over $7.6 million after deceiving investors with a fake cryptocurrency, using their funds for luxury goods instead of promised assets. Cryptocurrency Fraudster Ordered to Repay Millions A federal court has ruled that Randall Crater of Heathrow, Florida, must pay more than $7.6 million in restitution for deceiving investors through a …
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KULR Technology has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a fresh $10 million investment, reinforcing its strategy to integrate cryptocurrency as a key treasury asset. KULR Doubles Down With $10M Bitcoin Buy KULR Technology Group Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) announced on Feb. 11 that it has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 610.3 BTC following an additional …
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Microstrategy’s bitcoin strategy has generated $1.8 billion in gains for shareholders this year, with holdings reaching 478,740 BTC—cementing its status as the ultimate bitcoin stock. Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy Yields $1.8B for MSTR Investors so far This Year Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), highlighted the company’s latest bitcoin gains in a Feb. …
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