Finance
Riot Platforms has significantly increased its bitcoin reserves after deploying funds raised through a recent convertible senior notes offering. On Monday morning, the company announced the purchase of an additional 667 BTC at an average cost of $101,135 per coin. This latest move brings Riot’s total bitcoin holdings
Markets
Bitcoin has set another milestone, with the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio reaching a new all-time high (ATH) on December 16. This key metric, which measures the purchasing power of Bitcoin relative to gold, soared to an unprecedented 40 ounces of gold per Bitcoin. The surge comes as Bitcoin's price climbed
Blockchain
Solana’s meteoric rise in the blockchain world can largely be attributed to its ability to handle thousands of transactions per second (TPS) while maintaining low fees and robust security. A key driver behind these capabilities is parallel processing, a design principle that empowers Solana to handle heavy workloads without
Finance
MicroStrategy, a business intelligence firm widely known for its aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy, announced that it has acquired an additional 15,350 BTC at a total cost of around $1.5 billion. According to a recent 8-K filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the latest purchase—completed
DeFi
Ethena, a synthetic dollar specialist, has announced the launch of a new stablecoin called USDtb, backed largely by BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). The move positions USDtb as a distinct offering from Ethena’s existing synthetic stablecoin, USDe, and marks a shift toward a more traditional, fully
Finance
Bitcoin surged to a historic high of $106,493 on Monday, fueled by a wave of optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly agenda and the upcoming inclusion of MicroStrategy Inc. in the prestigious Nasdaq 100 Index. This rally extends Bitcoin’s remarkable momentum, pushing the digital asset to new
Cryptocurrency
Tokens like Fartcoin have surged to unprecedented heights, reflecting a renewed speculative frenzy in the cryptocurrency market. Despite lacking practical utility, Fartcoin's market capitalization recently soared past $800 million, rivaling established companies like Office Depot. Its volatile rise—from $620 million to a peak of $889 million before
Finance
Digital asset specialist COSIMO Ventures, which recently rebranded as COSIMO digital, has announced a $12 million strategic funding round to propel its expansion in the fast-growing blockchain and Web3 landscape. The investment, led by former Bridgewater executive Des Mac Intyre, will support efforts to engage key strategic partners and build
Innovation
Decentralized AI (dAI) represents a paradigm shift from traditional, centrally managed artificial intelligence solutions, distributing data, compute power, and decision-making across interconnected nodes. As the demand for data privacy, resilience, and inclusivity grows, dAI emerges as a promising avenue to create more equitable and transparent AI ecosystems. Understanding Decentralized AI
Finance
President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed his plans to establish a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve, a bold move that has electrified the cryptocurrency market. Following his election victory, Bitcoin’s price has surged past $100,000, driven by growing optimism around Trump’s pro-crypto policies and global geopolitical shifts that
Cryptocurrency
As 2025 approaches, it’s becoming ever clearer that Solana’s journey is far from over. While some may recall 2024 primarily as a “memecoin moment,” that narrative overlooks a deeper transformation underway. Behind the scenes, the Solana ecosystem has been quietly evolving, assembling an arsenal of tools and protocols
Security
Late Saturday night, the official X profile of Canadian music icon Drake appeared to fall into the hands of hackers, who used the platform’s reach to push a dubious Solana-based memecoin. The unauthorized posts touted a token supposedly named “Anita,” referencing a cartoon persona closely linked to Drake’s