Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again disrupted the cryptocurrency world with a simple alteration of his username on X (formerly Twitter). A memecoin known as HARRYBOLZ, named after the alias “Harry Bōlz,” skyrocketed by an astonishing 30,000%. The development has sparked a wave of speculation: is this a calculated move by […]
Nasdaq seeks approval to list CoinShares ETFs in XRP and Litecoin
Nasdaq has filed Forms 19b-4 with the SEC to list and trade two new CoinShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs): the CoinShares XRP ETF and the CoinShares Litecoin ETF. These products would provide investors with regulated exposure to XRP and Litecoin (LTC), two of the most established crypto assets in the market. CoinShares, one of the leading […]
US Aims to Regulate Stablecoins, Trump’s Crypto Czar Says
According to David Sacks, the crypto czar appointed by Donald Trump himself, the Trump administration intends to regulate and enable stablecoin innovation in America. Speaking on CNBC’s Closing Bell Over Time on Feb. 4, Sacks revealed that stablecoins are one of the main focuses for the administration, alongside goals for advancing Bitcoin adoption and blockchain […]
Utah Speeds Up the Process to Become the First U.S. State with a Bitcoin Reserve
In a historic move, Utah is preparing to become the first state in the U.S. to create a Bitcoin reserve. This initiative has gained support from Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, who emphasizes how Utah’s short legislative session enables faster action in the crypto sector. Rapid Legislative Action As Porter explains, Utah’s legislative […]
Poland Increases Its Presence in the Bitcoin ATM Market
Poland has climbed the global rankings for Bitcoin ATMs, overtaking El Salvador to become the fifth-largest country in the world for the number of these devices. As of January 27, Poland added 10 new Bitcoin ATMs, raising its total to 219. This marks significant progress, placing it behind only the United States, Canada, Australia, and […]
Trump Signed Several Dozen Executive Orders on His First Day, But None on Cryptocurrencies
America has a new leader. Yesterday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, becoming the first cryptocurrency-friendly president in the country’s history. During his campaign last year, Trump openly expressed his support for cryptocurrencies, making bold promises such as turning the U.S. into a global cryptocurrency hub and creating […]
How Donald Trump Will Shape Cryptocurrencies Going Forward
Donald Trump’s presidency promises to create ripples not only in U.S. politics but also within the cryptocurrency space. Betting platforms like Polymarket suggest that Trump’s actions may significantly impact the crypto world in unforeseen ways. Here’s an exploration of potential transformations. Trump’s Agenda: A Focus on Cryptocurrencies Since the start of his campaign, there has […]
Top Italian Bank Buys $1 Million Worth of Bitcoin: Report
Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank by assets under management and market capitalization, has taken a significant step into the cryptocurrency space with its first-ever Bitcoin purchase. The bank reportedly invested €1 million (approximately $1 million) in Bitcoin, according to an internal note cited by Bloomberg and other media outlets. “As of today, January 13, 2025, […]
Shiba Inu Launches “WHY Combinator”: Boosting Web3 Innovation and BONE Functionality
Shiba Inu lead developer Shytoshi Kusama has unveiled WHY Combinator, a decentralized initiative designed to foster innovation within the memecoin ecosystem while enhancing the utility of the ecosystem’s BONE token. Shiba Inu: “WHY Combinator” to Power Memecoins In a January 11 blog update, Kusama provided details about the WHY Combinator initiative and shared updates on […]
Governor of the Czech National Bank Considers Bitcoin a Forward-Looking Reserve
Central bank governor Aleš Michl recently stated that he is considering investing in Bitcoin as part of the bank’s diversification strategy. The governor of the Czech National Bank, Aleš Michl, suggested the possibility of including Bitcoin in the country’s foreign exchange reserves, highlighting growing governmental interest in cryptocurrency as a potential savings technology. In an […]