Markets
The bitcoin-gold ratio has fallen to a 12-week low of 34, reflecting a surge in gold’s safe-haven appeal amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. This shift comes as physical gold deliveries in the U.S. continue to rise, while bitcoin struggles to gain upward momentum. Declining Bitcoin-Gold Ratio
Regulation
In a notable shift in its strategy toward the cryptocurrency market, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reassigned Jorge Tenreiro, its top crypto litigator, along with another senior lawyer involved in developing controversial accounting guidance. The move, announced last week, comes as the agency pivots from aggressive
Finance
Bullish Global, a cryptocurrency exchange operator backed by prominent investors like billionaire Peter Thiel, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the matter. The company, known for its ties to blockchain software firm Block.one, is working with Jefferies Financial
DeFi
Goldfinch, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, is bridging the gap between traditional finance and the crypto world with the launch of its new "Prime" pool. This innovative offering provides on-chain exposure to private credit funds managed by industry giants like Apollo Global Management, Ares Management, and Golub Capital,
Blockchain
Since its launch in June 2019, Algorand has emerged as a promising platform in the blockchain space, offering a fresh approach to financial technology. Designed to improve upon existing systems like Ethereum, Algorand aims to enhance scalability, security, and transaction finality while providing a robust environment for decentralized applications. A
Cryptocurrency
Toronto-based crypto holding company Sol Strategies has significantly increased its Solana holdings with the recent purchase of additional SOL tokens, while also announcing the departure of its chief investment officer. Between January 19 and January 31, the company acquired 40,300 SOL for approximately $9.93 million, at an average
Regulation
In a recent joint press conference in Washington, DC, David Sacks—President Trump’s newly appointed crypto czar—detailed a broad pro-crypto agenda for the new administration. Sacks revealed that assessing the feasibility of including bitcoin as a reserve asset in a proposed U.S. sovereign wealth fund is among
Finance
Semler Scientific, a Nasdaq-listed healthcare technology company, has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing an additional 871 BTC for approximately $88.5 million. This latest acquisition brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 3,192 BTC, reflecting a growing trend of corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury
Finance
Coinbase, a leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, is escalating its efforts to address what it calls the "debanking" of the crypto industry. In a letter to top banking regulators, Coinbase is demanding clearer guidelines on how banks can engage with crypto firms, arguing that current practices are stifling
Blockchain
In a significant development for the Ethereum network, validators have reached a consensus to increase the block gas limit, a key parameter that determines the network's transaction processing capacity. This marks the first time the gas limit has been raised since Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake, signaling
Regulation
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is planning to significantly expand its team dedicated to cryptocurrency regulation, reflecting the region's ongoing efforts to establish itself as a major crypto hub. The proposed increase in staffing comes as part of the SFC's budget plan
Markets
Bitcoin's price dipped below the $100,000 mark on Tuesday, influenced by China's announcement of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, including coal, crude oil, and agricultural machinery. The move by China's finance ministry, which will see tariffs ranging from 10% to 15% starting