Kevin O’Leary: 'I Want More Regulation, And I Want It Now' O’Leary predicted that a market structure bill will open the floodgates for institutional investors into crypto: “ ... a trillion dollars will come in ...” * Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures, called for more regulation in
Jim Chanos is Buying Bitcoin and Shorting Strategy Investor Jim Chanos says Strategy overvalued and is backing bitcoin directly in a long-short strategy * Jim Chanos is long bitcoin and short Strategy, betting on the valuation gaps. * Strategy trades at a premium due to its leveraged bitcoin holdings, he argued. * Chanos
Banks Exploring Stablecoin Amid Fears of Losing Market Share, BitGo Executive Says BitGo’s stablecoin-as-a-service has drawn significant interest from U.S. and international banks, Ben Reynolds said. * Interest among institutions to issue their own stablecoins is growing—not to innovate, but to avoid being outpaced by crypto-native competitors, BitGo&
Ether is edging closer to the $2,700 mark while Dogecoin has surged by 9%, adding to the overall positive vibe in the cryptocurrency market. The total crypto market capitalization experienced a minor dip, yet optimism and investments continue to flow in, especially with altcoins showing bullish movements. Both Ether
Cantor Equity Partners Reveals Acquisition of $458 Million in Bitcoin A recent disclosure by Cantor Equity Partners unveils their acquisition of $458 million worth of Bitcoin. The transaction, executed through Tether, took place at an average price of $95,320 per BTC. According to blockchain data, the tokens were transferred
DeFi Savings Protocol Sky Records $5 Million Loss in Q1 Due to Surging USDS Interest Payments In a surprising turn of events, the DeFi savings protocol Sky faced a $5 million loss in the first quarter, a significant decline from the substantial $31 million profit recorded in the previous quarter.
Donald Trump Jr. has adamantly dismissed the rumors of a memecoin associated with Truth Social, branding such claims as false and the work of scammers. World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance project connected to the Trump family, echoed this by confirming that there are no plans for a new cryptocurrency
Coinbase Stock Surges 8% Following S&P 500 Inclusion Announcement In a significant move, Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, saw its stock value rise by more than 8% after trading hours on Monday. The surge came in response to the news that Coinbase's shares are scheduled to
Leemon Baird's Vision for Hedera's Technological Innovation and the Future of AI At Consensus 2025, Leemon Baird, the co-founder of Hedera, shared his insights on the groundbreaking advancements in technology that he believes will dwarf even the impact of the Industrial Revolution. In an interview with
South Koreans are showing a strong interest in XRP and dogecoin (DOGE), signaling a resurgence of risk-taking behavior among speculative traders. The surge in trading these alternative cryptocurrencies is attributed to the improving sentiment around the U.S.-China trade situation and anticipation of potential interest rate cuts. Retail traders
Bitcoin's decentralized finance (DeFi) security is on the rise thanks to Rootstock's increase in hashrate share. Rootstock, an established layer-2 project, is playing a significant role in making DeFi on Bitcoin more secure and cost-effective, according to a recent report by Messari. Rootstock now boasts 81%
Bitcoin's decentralized finance sector is experiencing enhanced security and efficiency with Rootstock boosting its share of the hashrate. According to a recent Messari report, Rootstock is pivotal in making DeFi on Bitcoin more robust and cost-effective. Rootstock now benefits from being backed by a significant 81% of Bitcoin&
Over the weekend, Bitcoin surged close to $105,000 propelled by a wave of positive global developments. President Trump expressed optimism following trade discussions with China, leading to a surge in cryptocurrency prices during the early evening hours in the U.S. The upbeat market sentiment was influenced by various
Lido Finance Presents New Governance Model Empowering stETH Holders in Decision-Making In light of Ethereum's recent surge fueled by the Pectra upgrade, Lido Finance has put forth an innovative governance model to grant staked ether (stETH) holders a voice in pivotal protocol choices. The Lido Improvement Proposal (LIP)
Lido Finance Unveils Innovative Governance Model Empowering stETH Holders in Protocol Decision-Making Amidst a 30% surge in ETH prices following the Pectra upgrade, shining a spotlight on Ethereum-native protocols, Lido Finance has introduced a groundbreaking dual governance system. This system would grant staked ether (stETH) holders the authority to veto
Senator Elizabeth Warren is pushing for restrictions on big corporations like Meta from issuing stablecoins while also questioning Binance's discussions with the Treasury Department. Warren specifically called out Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg in her request to include provisions in the Senate's stablecoin bill that
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As Meta Considers Tokens, Senator Warren Pushes to Block Big Tech Stablecoins Senator Elizabeth Warren advocates for restrictions on stablecoins, specifically targeting large corporations like Meta, formerly known as Facebook, and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg. She raises concerns about their involvement in issuing these digital currencies. The senator also questions
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With just one week to go, Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings (MARA) saw a surge in its stock price despite missing earnings expectations for the first quarter. The company's strategic emphasis on reducing costs has gained positive feedback from analysts. MARA Holdings is actively working towards decreasing power expenditures
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With just a week to go! Tick-tock... 10 57 02 Florida Pharma Firm Will Use XRP for Real-Time Payments in $50M Financing Deal “We believe that there are certain advantages to integrating XRP and its related infrastructure into its healthcare ecosystem,” the firm said in the release. * A Florida pharmaceutical
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With just one week left, Ripple and the SEC are awaiting approval from a New York judge for their $50 million settlement agreement. Previously, District Judge Analisa Torres had imposed a $125 million fine on Ripple. The new deal entails Ripple receiving most of that money back. The recent development
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Just 7 Days Left! The market saw Dogecoin and Cardano's ADA taking the lead in gains amidst Bitcoin traders keeping a close watch on the upcoming Fed meeting. Expectations are high for a 100 basis-point cut in 2025, with the easing likely to kick off post-July. Bitcoin nearly
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Time is ticking! A recent announcement from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has set a significant precedent, allowing national banks to engage in purchasing and selling cryptocurrency assets on behalf of their customers. Moreover, these banks are now permitted to delegate crypto custody and trading
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Time is running out! 1 week left! The clock is ticking for Coinbase as Wall Street analysts foresee a bumpy ride ahead for the crypto exchange giant. A gloomy outlook prevails as retail trading activity wanes, potentially leading to disappointing earnings results. Experts from Barclays, JPMorgan, Compass Point, and Oppenheimer
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With just one week left, the cryptocurrency market witnessed Bitcoin hitting $97,000 and then retracting to $96,500 amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan. These escalating geopolitical conflicts have investors on edge as they navigate through the volatile landscape. The situation was further complicated by a U.S.
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Time is running out! With only one week left, Senator Richard Blumenthal has set his sights on investigating former President Trump's involvement in cryptocurrency businesses. The senator, a key figure in the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, penned letters to executives linked to Trump's enterprises seeking
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1 week to go! The advent of Stabledollars marks the third revolutionary phase in the evolution of the U.S. dollar, powered by blockchain technology. In a thought-provoking perspective shared by John deVadoss, embracing this innovation strategically is paramount for unlocking the vast potential it offers. Historically, the dollar'
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With only a week to go, Figment is intensifying its search for potential acquisitions in the crypto space, eyeing deals worth up to $200 million. The company is specifically interested in players within the Solana and Cosmos networks, aiming at regional entities. This move aligns with the current favorable U.
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Just 1 Week Left! Senate Democrats, led by Senator Ruben Gallego, are hesitating to support crucial stablecoin legislation due to concerns over President Donald Trump's personal gain from his cryptocurrency connections. Gallego and eight other Democrats have expressed reservations about advancing the proposed stablecoin bill without addressing specific
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Reflections on Those MSTR Bitcoin ‘Earnings’ The 'Strategy Model' is good for BTC. But what about the rest of crypto? CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr has questions. Contemplating MSTR Bitcoin 'Profits' Andy Baehr from CoinDesk Indices is pondering the impact of MicroStrategy's (MSTR) latest earnings
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Donald Trump Denies Claims of Profiting From TRUMP Token The TRUMP token is up 20% over the last month, according to market data * President Trump denies profiting from the $TRUMP memecoin, despite reports of significant earnings from associated wallets. * The TRUMP token, linked to entities managing Trump's NFT
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Bitcoin Traders’ Favorite Lottery Ticket for the First Half of the Year — The $300K BTC Call "There are always folks that want the hyperinflation hedge," one observer said, explaining the solid open interest build up in the $300K call option expiring on June 26. * The $300K call option