The departing CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam is sounding the alarm on the lack of comprehensive regulation of cryptocurrencies in the U.S.
Regulatory Gap
The outgoing chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, has lamented what he termed the insufficient regulation of cryptocurrencies in the United States. Behnam argued that the U.S. needs “comprehensive, strong…
Microstrategy’s bold bitcoin strategy added $14 billion in shareholder value in 2024, with BTC holdings soaring to 447,470 as corporate adoption accelerates.
Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Empire Surges – $22B in BTC for 2024
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of software…
Ripple’s Survey Signals Massive Blockchain Payment Adoption Across Middle East and Africa
January 8, 2025
Crypto is transforming finance across the Middle East and Africa, with payments, digital assets, and cross-border transactions leading the charge, Ripple’s survey reveals.
Ripple Reveals How Blockchain Will Dominate Finance Across the Middle East and Africa
Ripple’s…
According to an operations and production update from MARA Holdings, a publicly traded bitcoin mining company, the firm has extended 7,377 BTC in loans to third parties to achieve a modest yield.
‘Significant Interest’ — MARA Holdings Explains Bitcoin Lending Program
MARA Holdings (Nasdaq: MARA), a prominent bitcoin miner, has disclosed updates on its BTC production and mining operations…
Dogecoin Dives Into Treasury Strategy: Spirit Blockchain Capital Targets Yield on DOGE Holdings
January 6, 2025
This week, Spirit Blockchain Capital unveiled a strategic plan to earn returns on its holdings of dogecoin (DOGE). The firm acquired Dogecoin Portfolio Holdings Corp. last November, aiming to offer exposure to DOGE and committing to digital asset adoption.
Spirit…
Lido’s Stronghold Slips: 160,000 ETH Exits as Binance’s Liquid Staking Platform Gains Traction
January 6, 2025
In October 2024, the volume of ethereum locked into liquid staking platforms surpassed the 14 million ether threshold. However, as of 2025, the total ETH held in these protocols has fallen below the levels recorded at the end of November. As of Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025…
As reported by The Information, E-Trade, the online trading arm of Morgan Stanley—an asset management titan handling $1.2 trillion—is contemplating a leap into cryptocurrency services. The buzz surrounding more lenient crypto regulations during the Trump administration may have sparked E-Trade’s interest in this potential venture.
Morgan Stanley’s E-Trade Reportedly Poised to Dive Into the…
Michael Saylor’s bitcoin poll shows 77.7% of investors plan to boost their bitcoin holdings in 2025, signaling strong confidence in the cryptocurrency’s long-term potential.
Saylor’s Poll Reflects Bitcoin Bullishness Among Investors
Michael Saylor, the executive…
Binance has secured its 21st regulatory approval with Brazil’s central bank, bolstering its growing dominance and expanding its footprint in Latin America’s booming crypto market.
Binance Expands Regulatory Dominance With Brazil Approval
Crypto exchange Binance announced…
XRP Market Update: Bears Target $2.10 Breakdown in Volatile Trading
December 30, 2024
XRP is dancing at $2.16, with a market value of $123 billion and a 24-hour trading hustle of $2.21 billion, bouncing between $2.15 and $2.20 as technical indicators send mixed vibes on where the price is headed next.
XRP
The daily chart shows XRP in a holding pattern, steadying itself after a wild dip from its Dec. peak of $2.909. It’s sandwiched between a support at $2.1 and resistance at $2.5…
