ECB President Christine Lagarde was confident about the stance the EU central banks would take on adding bitcoin as a reserve asset. She stated that, due to several reasons, this would not happen. ECB President Christine Lagarde Confident That EU Central Banks Won’t Adopt Bitcoin The concept of a strategic bitcoin reserve, consisting of state […]
About 3 million citizens have registered their personal data on the Russian Unified Biometric System. Authorities state that the population is warming to the use of these technologies, as 80% of registrations occurred last year. Russian Unified Biometric System Gets Closer to 3 Million Users Registered The Russian state biometric data cache is getting larger. […]
A South African man accused of sending bitcoin to an Islamic State affiliate in Syria, is set to be released on bail after a court ruled he is not a flight risk. Accused Person Not a Flight Risk A South African man accused of sending bitcoin (BTC) worth just over $600 to an Islamic State […]
The social media star is said to have promoted an animal-themed Solana memecoin that went bust soon after it was launched. Mario Nawfal Allegedly Promoted Questionable CHILLA Memecoin When the owner of a social media platform, who also happens to be the world’s richest man, endorses someone, others pay attention. This is partly how 30-year-old […]
The EU’s MiCA regulations, which took effect for stablecoins, have led some exchanges to delist Tether’s USDT. However, some experts argue that the new rules will ultimately benefit both stablecoin issuers and users. USDT Delisting Could Lead to Market Disorder With Europe’s stablecoin regime under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations now in full effect, […]
Jailed FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) parents are reportedly seeking a pardon for their son from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump’s Pardon Wave Sparks Frenzy—Is SBF Next in Line? The parents of jailed FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) are reportedly working to have U.S. President Donald Trump pardon their son. According to a Bloomberg report, […]
Kraken has relaunched onchain staking for U.S. clients, offering 17 crypto assets through Kraken Pro. The move expands access amid evolving crypto rules. Kraken Relaunches Staking for US Traders—Here’s What’s Different This Time Kraken has introduced an onchain staking service for U.S. clients in 37 states and two territories through Kraken Pro. The company said […]
Bitcoin is poised for a sharp correction before surging to new highs in 2025, warns Arthur Hayes, citing tightening global liquidity and excessive market optimism. Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Crash Before 2025 Mega Rally Arthur Hayes, former CEO of crypto exchange Bitmex, has issued a stark warning about the near-term trajectory of bitcoin, predicting a […]
The Federal Reserve sees a future for crypto in banking, with Chair Jerome Powell saying banks can serve crypto customers—if they manage risks responsibly. Fed Chair Jerome Powell Breaks Silence on Crypto: What the Fed Thinks About Bitcoin Now Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a postmeeting press conference on Jan. 29 following the central […]
Jordan has approved an initiative to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets within a year. Jordan Securities Commission to Create Rules for Global Trading Platforms The Jordanian government has approved an initiative to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets within a year. This framework would align Jordan’s regulations with global standards […]