digital currency

Jim Cramer thinks the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price dip is not yet over. What Happened: The "Mad Money" host posted on social media: Unlikely that Bitcoin finds its footing — Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) January 22, 2024 In doing so, Cramer doubled down on his previous bearish...

Morgan Stanley is highlighting increasing interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in a recent report about the potential decline of the U.S. dollar's global dominance.  What Happened: The bank's report suggests a significant trend toward...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened the floor for public input regarding a Nasdaq proposal, which seeks to enable options trading on BlackRock's (NYSE: BLK) spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF. The public comment period, set to last for 21 days, was announced through a...

Like the first crypto-carrying moon lander, the first week of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds proved to be a bust. Two funds, BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) and ProShares, surpassed the $1 billion mark in assets under management, but the much-anticipated Bitcoin price surge remained...

Decentralized oracle network Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) is integrating Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) into its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). The goal is to facilitate the transfer of USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC) across multiple blockchains, unlocking new...

The legal representatives of Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have formally requested the dismissal of an action brought against them by the now-insolvent digital currency platform FTX (CRYPTO: FTT). The exchange's legal action aims to reclaim what it describes as illicitly transferred monies....

Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) plays a critical role in facilitating a "parallel banking system" utilized by organized crime groups. What Happened: According to the United Nations (UN), USDT has become a favored payment method for criminal activities, particularly in the illegal gambling sector in...

Circle Internet Financial, the entity responsible for the prominent stablecoin USDC (CRYPTO: USDC), announced its confidential filing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. This move aligns with the company's ambition to transition into a publicly traded entity, Reuters...

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), the star performer among altcoins in 2023, may see a significant dip shortly, according to prominent analysts. Some are eyeing a dip into the $70s as a potential long-term entry point. Pentoshi, a household name among crypto analysts, doubts whether Solana will drift to his...

A whirlwind of speculation and conflicting information surrounded the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF this week, ultimately culminating in a muted market reaction that has analysts questioning the potential impact of this long-awaited regulatory milestone. The drama...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has surged past the $47,000 mark, a peak not seen since April 2022, fueled by expectations that U.S. regulators are on the brink of approving exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that directly invest in the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin made a high of $47,281 on Monday. ETF Applications...

About $1.2 million worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was recently transferred to the original Genesis wallet of crypto alias Satoshi Nakamoto. What Happened: As Jeremy Hogan, a partner at Hogan & Hogan, put it: "Someone just sent Satoshi's genesis wallet $1.2 mil. in BTC. Why?? The only...

Mercari, a leading Japanese e-commerce platform, and Próspera, a special economic zone in Roatan, Honduras, each announced meaningful Bitcoin integrations. Mercari announced it will start accepting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) payments in June 2024, a move facilitated through its...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is utilizing a recent victory in its case against Terraform Labs to bolster its ongoing legal battles with major cryptocurrency exchanges Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) In a legal document related to its lawsuit...

Major stablecoins experienced a temporary de-peg following the price drop in the cryptocurrency markets. The USDC/USDT trading pair, typically known for its stability, witnessed a dramatic de-peg on Binance, plunging to $0.76 and $0.8 at 20:00 and 20:15 UTC+8, respectively, before...