Markets
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, Bitwise, a leader in digital asset management, has released its bold predictions for 2025. From Bitcoin’s meteoric rise to emerging trends in blockchain innovation, the firm’s insights offer a comprehensive look at what could shape the next chapter of the crypto
DeFi
Step Finance, a Solana-focused DeFi platform, has taken a significant step toward bringing traditional equities onto the blockchain by acquiring Moose Capital, an early-stage startup specializing in tokenized stocks. Through this strategic move, Step Finance plans to offer users the ability to buy and sell shares of major companies like
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, is experiencing a historic surge, with $80 billion flowing into its market every month. This staggering figure, reported by CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, highlights Bitcoin’s growing adoption and its pivotal role in reshaping the global financial landscape. Remarkably, nearly half of Bitcoin’
Finance
Vancouver has taken a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrency into its municipal operations. In a groundbreaking decision, the city council passed a motion to explore the use of Bitcoin in city finances, marking the first steps to becoming a “Bitcoin-friendly” city. The move reflects Vancouver’s ambition to stay ahead
Opinion
Eric Trump addressed a packed Bitcoin conference in Abu Dhabi, delivering a message that electrified the room: his father, president-elect Donald Trump, plans to transform the United States into a global hub for cryptocurrency. As attendees clamored for selfies, Eric promised a crypto-friendly administration poised to reshape the industry. However,
Finance
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, is shifting his investment focus toward “hard money” assets like gold and Bitcoin while steering clear of debt-based investments. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week in the United Arab Emirates, Dalio highlighted the mounting global debt
DeFi
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has announced a partnership with Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, to boost the adoption and use of USDC on the platform. This collaboration aims to solidify USDC’s market presence while providing Binance users with expanded trading opportunities and
Finance
After a prolonged regulatory journey, Coincheck, one of Japan’s largest cryptocurrency trading platforms, officially debuted on Nasdaq this Wednesday. This milestone makes it the second crypto exchange to achieve a public listing in the United States, following in the footsteps of industry leader Coinbase. The move comes as Coincheck
Innovation
DWF Labs, a prominent crypto market maker and investor, has announced the launch of a $20 million fund aimed at accelerating the development of autonomous AI technologies. This initiative underscores the firm’s dedication to advancing the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain within the Web3 ecosystem. DWF Labs’ $20
Finance
Microsoft shareholders have voted against a proposal to allocate a portion of the company’s profits to Bitcoin investments, a move that was strongly opposed by the board of directors. The proposal, brought forward by a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, aimed to diversify the tech giant’s balance
Innovation
Just a few years ago, Bitcoin miners were at the forefront of energy demand, making headlines with their massive electricity consumption and raising concerns about the strain on power grids. But now, a new competitor has emerged, and it’s reshaping the landscape—artificial intelligence. The world’s largest tech
Markets
The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp downturn as the euphoria sparked by President-elect Donald Trump’s supportive stance toward digital assets began to wane. Bitcoin, which recently hit historic highs, faced significant sell-offs, leaving traders and analysts reassessing the sector's near-term prospects. On Monday, Bitcoin briefly dipped below