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Onchain data reveals how a group of alleged insiders raked in profits after selling $10.2 million worth of the Venice token immediately after it launched. Venice Insiders Accused of Dumping Over $10M Worth of Tokens Amir Ormu, an onchain analyst with crypto marketing firm Castle Labs revealed that insiders at crypto artificial intelligence (AI) startup […]

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force unveiled 10 priorities, including asset classification, jurisdiction, token offerings, registration, broker-dealers, custody, lending, staking, ETPs, and global coordination. SEC’s Crypto Task Force: Key Priorities and Regulatory Roadmap U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has outlined the priorities of the recently formed Crypto Task Force, presenting a structured […]

The cryptocurrency sphere displayed modest equilibrium midweek, its total valuation clinging to $3.2 trillion—a fractional percentage point uplift from the prior day’s start. Crypto Markets Hold Steady at $3.2T as TRUMP Meme Coin Defies Bearish Tide Barely 38% of digital assets flirted with optimism, as the TRUMP meme coin, crowned the day’s champion, vaulted over […]

XRP currently trades at $2.43 to $2.46 over the last sixty minutes, down 6.4% over the past day, with a market capitalization of $142 billion, a global trade volume of $7.93 billion, and a 24-hour intraday range of $2.44 to $2.70, reflecting persistent bearish pressure in the market. XRP XRP’s 1-hour chart reveals a challenge […]

Bitcoin currently trades at $97,821 to $98,313 over the last hour, boasting a $1.96 trillion market valuation and $54.21 billion in daily activity, oscillating between $96,147 and $100,760 today. It lingers 9.2% shy of its historic peak, a threshold tantalizingly close yet just out of immediate reach. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s daily price action paints a tempestuous […]

Ether and bitcoin ETFs enjoyed significant inflows on Tuesday, Feb. 4, as market momentum continues to pick up after a volatile start to the week. Investors Pile on Ether ETFs As Total Net Assets Cross $10 Billion Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) crossed $10 billion in total net assets after attracting $308 million in inflows on […]

Iran supports a unified BRICS currency if all members agree, signaling a shift toward economic cooperation as the bloc explores alternatives to reliance on the U.S. dollar. Iran Supports Unified BRICS Currency Amid Global Tensions Iran has expressed willingness to support the creation of a unified BRICS currency, provided that all member nations reach a […]

The company’s bitcoin holdings have exceeded its market cap following the purchase of an additional $2 million worth of bitcoin. Genius Group Hits 38% of Intended Target for Bitcoin Holdings With Recent Acquisition Genius Group Limited has announced the increase of its bitcoin holdings to 440 BTC, investing a total of $42 million at an […]

The Trump administration and key congressional leaders are advancing a bipartisan initiative to establish regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency and digital assets in the United States. Regulatory Clarity for Crypto: Congress and White House Align on Strategy David Sacks, President Trump’s cryptocurrency czar, joined Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John […]

Travala has integrated its hotel listings with Trivago, allowing users of the global accommodation search platform to book stays using cryptocurrency. Travala Expands Reach Through Integration With Trivago The collaboration merges Travala’s catalog of more than 2.2 million accommodations into Trivago’s interface. Travelers opting for a Travala-affiliated lodging via Trivago will seamlessly transition to Travala’s […]

As chronicled by blockchain forensic expert Zachxbt in a recent investigative report, operatives linked to North Korea attempted to transfer 46,300 XRP to a digital asset platform but committed a critical misstep by omitting a mandatory destination identifier. Blockchain Expert Zachxbt Exposes North Korea’s Costly XRP Mishap This oversight—akin to mailing a letter without a […]

In January 2025, bitcoin exhibited modest volatility yet clung steadfastly above the $100,000 threshold through much of the month’s closing weeks. Within this period, dormant holdings totaling 3,422.29 BTC—equivalent to $348.11 million at prevailing valuations—stirred into motion after years of inactivity. 3,422 Bitcoin From 2011–2017 Wallets Reallocated To start 2025, a multitude of long-dormant bitcoin […]

The ETF trading week began with a slight shift in investor sentiment, as capital moved away from bitcoin ETFs and favored ether ETFs. Bitcoin ETFs Lose $235 Million While Ether ETFs Attract $83.5 Million On Monday, Feb. 3, the U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading action saw investors leaning more toward ether ETFs than bitcoin […]

The alleged change, which would require SEC attorneys to obtain the approval of the commission as a whole, is part of the institution’s new directives aimed at increasing the efficiency of its probes and actions. SEC Allegedly Changing Modus Operandi: Formal Probes Would Need Prior Approval The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is changing […]

India is reassessing its cryptocurrency regulations as global policies evolve, with officials revisiting a discussion paper that could reshape the country’s approach to digital assets. India May Soften Crypto Stance as US Embraces Bitcoin India is reexamining its stance on cryptocurrency regulations as international perspectives on digital assets shift, Reuters reported Sunday, citing Economic Affairs […]

Elon Musk says the U.S. tax code is torturing Americans, demanding an urgent reset while slamming wasteful government spending and pushing for massive federal budget cuts. Elon Musk Slams US Tax Code as Torture Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk is pushing for a complete revamp of the U.S. tax structure, arguing that existing policies […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly amassed $802 million in digital assets since launching the TRUMP memecoin. Trump Team Holds Billions in Memecoins U.S. President Donald Trump has amassed digital assets valued at $802 million since launching the TRUMP memecoin over two weeks ago, according to Conor Grogan, a director at Coinbase. More than half […]

On Monday, Michael Saylor, founder of Microstrategy, disclosed that the enterprise refrained from divesting Class A common shares and abstained from expanding its bitcoin reserves. Saylor: No MSTR Share Selling, No Bitcoin Buying as Market Trembles Following a multi-week acquisition spree of bitcoin (BTC), Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) entered a strategic hiatus this week, halting its […]

Contrasting ETF fortunes, bitcoin ETFs experienced a weekly inflow of $560 million, while ether ETFs saw outflows of $45 million. Growing Investor Preference for Bitcoin ETFs Reflected in Reduced Capital Inflows for Ether ETFs Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced mixed fortunes in the last trading week of Jan. 2025. According to Sosovalue‘s weekly […]

A creative industry expert asserts that artificial intelligence tools have broadened the horizons of what’s possible in the art industry and amplified human creativity. The AI Threat Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have “broadened” the horizons of what’s possible in the art industry and should not be seen as a threat to human creativity, Roman Cyganov, […]

Robert Kiyosaki warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger a crash in bitcoin, gold, and silver—an opportunity, he says, to buy assets at bargain prices. Robert Kiyosaki Reacts to Trump’s Tariffs: Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver Could Crash Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has weighed in on the possible market effects of President Donald Trump’s newly […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, El Salvador de-risks its economy from bitcoin, Coinbase launches in Argentina, and Hive Digital expands its operations in Paraguay. El Salvador Complies With IMF Requirements: Bitcoin Legal Tender Status Withdrawn […]

Since Donald Trump was sworn in, debate has intensified over replacing income tax with tariffs—a tactic free market purists contend is simply another form of economic interference—prompting this editorial to explain why tariffs are considered unworkable and to explore alternative funding methods for a minarchist-style government dedicated to protecting citizens. Examining the Economic Case for […]

January has proven to be a captivating period for many crypto assets, with bitcoin (BTC) managing a 2.3% rise against the U.S. dollar since the onset of 2025. However, several other digital currencies recorded quadruple and triple-digit gains, while numerous coins experienced losses ranging from 55% to nearly 80% over the past month. Crypto’s 2025 […]

Armstrong predicts Bitcoin surge, XRP traders brace for action, Blackrock-backed treasuries arrive on XRP Ledger, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts Bitcoin will soar into the millions, citing increasing institutional adoption and regulatory clarity. Meanwhile, XRP remains strong with steady price action around $3.13 and positive […]

Solaxy’s (SOLX) presale just smashed through $17 million, and it’s got everyone talking. With its proactive approach to tackling Solana’s congestion issues, this project isn’t just pulling in serious investment – it’s being touted as potentially transformative for the blockchain space in 2025. Will SOLX live up to all the early hype? Solaxy Presale Surges […]

Bitcoin’s four-year cycle could be shattered as Wall Street floods in, with trillions poised to flow after a game-changing executive order cements crypto’s mainstream dominance. Full Mainstreaming of Crypto Could Break Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle—Trillions Await Matt Hougan, the chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, released an analysis on Jan. 28 exploring the potential impact […]

For years, crypto struggled to gain meaningful traction in U.S. politics. Trump’s second presidential campaign changed this, and days before he was sworn in his Trump-branded memecoin cemented the fact that crypto is now politically and financially important to the President of the United States. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week […]

XRP currently hovers at $2.979 to $2.992 over the last hour, accompanied by a daily transaction volume of $3.45 billion and a market valuation of $172 billion. Its intraday fluctuations spanned $2.96 to $3.08, reflecting a 12% dip from its historic zenith and a 2.6% decline in the past 24 hours. XRP XRP’s one-hour price […]

According to the latest statistics, following the first week of January, the number of unconfirmed transactions in the mempool has plummeted from slightly more than 200,000 to the current 7,723—a low not seen since 2022. Bitcoin Blockchain Activity Dips—Mempool at Lowest Level Since 2022 Transfer activity on the Bitcoin blockchain has diminished markedly since Nov. […]

The 2024 state of crypto report by Gemini examines the factors driving crypto adoption for the youngest generation of investors. Gen Z Are Driving Crypto Adoption A recent survey by Gemini reveals that Gen Z is leading global crypto adoption. Over 51% of respondents aged 18-29 report having owned or currently own cryptocurrency. This rate […]

Crypto exchange Kraken said it will delist five stablecoins, including USDT, for users in the European Economic Area. Describing the move as a difficult decision, Kraken said the changes ultimately ensure its compliance and ability to provide an exceptional trading experience to European clients long term. The exchange said it will halt all spot trading […]

Hungary is threatening to block EU sanctions against Russia, citing €19 billion in losses and accusing Brussels of failing to uphold energy security commitments, Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned. EU’s Russia Sanctions at Risk—Hungary Says Economic Damage Is Too High Hungary is prepared to block any further extension of European Union sanctions against Russia if […]

Tether announced that USDT will be integrated into the Bitcoin ecosystem, including both its base layer and the Lightning Network. Bitcoin’s ‘Unmatched’ Decentralization Stablecoin issuer Tether announced Jan. 30 that USDT will be integrated into the Bitcoin ecosystem, including both its base layer and the Lightning Network. The company said the integration combines Bitcoin’s “unmatched” […]

The father of the world’s richest man hopes to raise $200 million from a crypto project dubbed “Musk It” to fund a think tank. ‘Musk It’ Memecoin Endorsed By Elon Musk’s Father Elon Musk’s father Errol Musk has endorsed ‘Musk It,’ a Solana memecoin that Errol hopes to profit from to the tune of $200 […]

Cipher Mining Inc. announced a $50 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) from Softbank Group Corp., positioning the technology-focused investor as a key stakeholder in the company. Softbank Becomes Key Investor in Cipher Mining Cipher Mining’s (Nasdaq: CIFR) transaction involves Softbank purchasing approximately 10.4 million shares of Cipher’s common stock, with the funds directed […]

The cryptocurrency market appears primed for an extended rally as stablecoin liquidity reaches unprecedented levels, fueled by the rapid expansion of tether (USDT) and Circle’s USDC, according to an end-of-the-month analysis from blockchain analytics firm Cryptoquant. Cryptoquant Report Examines Stablecoin Growth and Market Implications Cryptoquant analysts disclosed that the total market capitalization of USD-pegged stablecoins […]