Finance
MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm renowned for its aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy, is planning a new move to raise capital: a $2 billion offering of perpetual preferred stock. This innovative approach, revealed in a recent announcement, signals the company's continued commitment to expanding its massive Bitcoin holdings and
DeFi
Coinbase has unveiled a new service offering Bitcoin-backed onchain loans, utilizing the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Morpho. This initiative allows Coinbase users to borrow up to $100,000 in USDC stablecoin by using their Bitcoin holdings as collateral. The service operates on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, enhancing
Markets
XRP, the cryptocurrency closely associated with Ripple, soared to a six-year high on Wednesday, briefly surpassing the $3 mark. This surge, fueled by a broader crypto market rally and growing anticipation of favorable regulatory changes, has propelled XRP to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, trailing only Bitcoin and
Blockchain
Over 30% of Ethereum validators are now signaling their support for a significant increase in the network's block gas limit, a crucial parameter that determines how many transactions can be processed at once. This growing consensus, highlighted in data compiled by Ethereum Foundation researcher Toni Wahrstätter, points towards
Finance
Komainu, a digital asset custodian backed by Japanese financial giant Nomura, has secured a significant $75 million strategic investment from Blockstream, a leading Bitcoin infrastructure firm. The investment, funded directly in Bitcoin, will fuel Komainu's global expansion and accelerate the adoption of Blockstream's technologies, marking a
Markets
Bitcoin surged past the $100,000 milestone on Thursday, buoyed by encouraging U.S. inflation figures that have rekindled hopes for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The leading cryptocurrency reached $100,420, marking its most significant gain of the new year and reflecting a broader rally across
Security
Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to the value of traditional assets like the U.S. dollar, have overtaken Bitcoin as the most used cryptocurrency for illicit transactions, according to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The firm's 2025 Crypto Crime Report reveals that stablecoins accounted for a significant
Regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on Bitwise Asset Management's proposed "Bitwise 10 Crypto Index" exchange-traded fund (ETF), extending the review period to March 3, 2025. The regulator stated it needs more time to thoroughly evaluate the proposal, which seeks
Finance
Boerse Stuttgart, a major European stock exchange group, is experiencing a surge in revenue thanks to its growing cryptocurrency business. The German exchange reported that its crypto trading volumes tripled in 2024, with digital assets now accounting for a significant 25% of its total revenue. This success story highlights the
Regulation
Thailand is making waves in the cryptocurrency world, signaling a potential shift in its approach to digital assets. The country's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring the possibility of allowing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be listed on local exchanges, a move that could significantly expand
Opinion
Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset for individual investors. According to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matthew Hougan, it's rapidly becoming a must-have for corporate balance sheets, a trend poised to reshape the crypto market in the coming year. Recent changes in accounting rules, coupled with decreasing
Regulation
The U.S. government has filed a court document requesting the return of over 94,000 bitcoins stolen during the 2016 Bitfinex hack. The stolen cryptocurrency, valued at the time of the theft at approximately $71 million, is sought to be returned to the Bitfinex exchange by the convicted hackers,