Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has invested $775 million into Rumble, an alternative video-sharing platform. Known for its commitment to free speech, Rumble offers uncensored content, making it an attractive ally for Tether. The investment highlights Tether’s dedication to fostering financial and societal independence. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino expressed ... Read more
The intersection of cryptocurrency and politics has reached an all-time high, considering that the leading blockchain firm Ripple has pledged $5 million worth of XRP to the Trump-Vance inaugural committee. According to a statement by FOX Business, this organization is responsible for funding a series of festivities marking Donald Trump’s ... Read more
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a landmark step in approving Bitcoin and Ether index exchange-traded funds (ETF) made available by the asset managers Hashdex and Franklin Templeton. It marks a new chapter in the integration of cryptocurrency with traditional financial markets. In a notice issued ... Read more
Marathon Digital Holdings and Hut 8 Mining Corp have made significant Bitcoin acquisitions amid the recent market correction. On December 19, the companies announced a combined purchase of over 16,000 BTC, valued at $1.6 billion. These acquisitions underscore the growing institutional interest in the flagship cryptocurrency. Marathon Leads With Massive ... Read more
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office recently disclosed a significant boost to the nation’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking a monumental step in global cryptocurrency adoption. According to the announcement, over a million dollars worth of BTC following a purchase of 11 Bitcoins valued at $1.07 million earlier today. Despite facing scrutiny over ... Read more
El Salvador, the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender, will reform its unpopular cryptocurrency experiment as part of a deal on a $1.4 billion loan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In what has been one of the most major policy reversals, the Central American nation has agreed to ... Read more
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has come out to boldly predict that by 2025, Ethereum will outshine Solana, adding that this change in place will be because of the groundbreaking changes taking place in its layer-2 networks. Its reputation is fast changing as ETH fixes these problems and becomes a strong ... Read more
Michael Saylor, a major proponent of Bitcoin, recently addressed the BTC community via the X platform, shedding light on a contentious issue. A BlackRock video shared by Saylor highlighted a striking disclaimer questioning Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap, sparking debate within the crypto community. While the video emphasized Bitcoin’s fixed ... Read more
A parody X account Richard E. Ptardio, a former trader, has donated nearly $1 million worth of memecoins to charity after an unexpected surge in their value. On December 17, Ptardio received 700 million PTARDIO tokens, created through the Solana token creator Pump.fun. Initially worth $53,250, these tokens skyrocketed by ... Read more
The cryptocurrency market may witness a transformative shift in 2025 with a “new wave” of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as analysts expect regulatory improvements under the incoming Trump administration. Bloomberg Intelligence experts forecast that ETFs of the Bitcoin-Ethereum combination will lead the charge in this transformation, followed closely by Litecoin ... Read more
