Stablecoin creator Circle has recently applied for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), following a successful $1.7 billion windfall from its stablecoin reserves. Circle, known for issuing the USDC stablecoin, has filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to have its shares listed on the New York Stock
As President Trump gears up to unveil his latest tariff measures post-market close on Wednesday, the anticipation of the "Liberation Day" tariff announcement has injected optimism into the market. Bitcoin leads the charge with a 2% surge, while other major cryptocurrencies are also posting significant gains. Reports suggest
In a surprising turn of events, Ethereum has reclaimed its top spot as the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) chain in March, surpassing Solana for the first time since September. This shift occurred during a bearish market phase, especially affecting the memecoin sector. The change in leadership saw Ethereum outperforming Solana,
23andMe: A New Chapter in Data Ownership The recent bankruptcy of genetic data company 23andMe has sparked discussions about data sovereignty and the potential benefits blockchains could offer in protecting public data. Phil Mataras, CEO of AR.IO, a decentralized cloud network, highlights how the Sei Foundation's potential
In response to the growing maturity of the crypto market, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recently withdrawn two crypto-related staff advisories. This move is part of the agency's effort to ensure that crypto derivative products are regulated in a manner consistent with other types
A pioneering AI-empowered blockchain project, known as Ambient, is making waves in the crypto world with its ambitious goal of potentially replacing Bitcoin. Co-founded by Travis Good, it has secured a substantial $7.2 million in seed funding from major players like a16z, Delphi Digital, and Amber Group. Ambient sets
As economies around the globe navigate the evolving financial landscape, the importance of strategic crypto reserves for emerging nations comes into focus. Consider nations like India, Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa, Nigeria, Thailand, and Vietnam; collectively representing a significant portion of the world's population and economic output. These countries
Metaplanet, a Japanese hotel company, has recently made headlines by issuing a $13 million zero-coupon bond to expand its bitcoin holdings. This move has allowed them to secure a 15.5% weighting in a crypto-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), becoming the largest holding within the BetaShares ETF with assets under management
The realm of decentralized commerce is on the brink of a transformative shift, driven by the fusion of AI technology and cryptocurrency, as highlighted by Justin Banon, the visionary mind behind Boson and Fermion Protocols. In the quest for "perfect markets," economists have long envisioned an environment where
The Ether-Bitcoin ratio has hit a five-year low at 0.02193 as traders opt for less risky assets, according to Van Straten. This marks the first time Ether has lagged behind Bitcoin since the previous year's reward halving. This year alone, Ether has dropped by 39% compared to
Elon Musk, a prominent advocate for Dogecoin, has made it clear that the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) has no plans to integrate the cryptocurrency into its operations. Despite initial speculation following Dogecoin's introduction in August, which led to a significant surge in
Japan is considering changing the classification of cryptocurrencies from a "means of settlement" to financial products according to a report by Nikkei. The aim is to prevent insider trading in the cryptocurrency market. The country's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is spearheading this move as part of