El Salvador and IMF Advance Talks on Bitcoin Risk Mitigation and Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported progress in negotiations with El Salvador on policies to strengthen public finances, boost bank reserves, improve governance, and address bitcoin risks. Although many BTC risks haven’t materialized for El Salvador, the IMF stated that both parties agree on the need for enhanced transparency and measures to ensure fiscal […]
Ripple and DIFC Partner to Drive Blockchain and Crypto Adoption in UAE
Ripple has unveiled its plan to partner with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub to promote blockchain and crypto adoption in the UAE. The collaboration seeks to encourage innovation among early-stage companies and large institutions. Ripple has dedicated one billion XRP to provide financial, technical, and business support to developers on the XRP […]
Michael Saylor Continues to Expand His $1 Billion Personal Bitcoin Holdings
Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has revealed that he continues to add to his personal bitcoin holdings, which total at least 17,732 BTC. He disclosed this amount four years ago and has not sold any since, continuing to buy more. Saylor views bitcoin as an ideal investment for individuals, families, corporations, and countries. Meanwhile, Microstrategy […]
Binance CEO: Recent Market Declines Are Not a Long-Term Negative Trend
Binance CEO Richard Teng has addressed the recent declines in cryptocurrency and equity prices, attributing them to macroeconomic factors and advising against viewing them as long-term negative trends. He highlighted potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical volatility as key influences, urging individuals to stay informed and proactive. Richard Teng Discusses Market Declines, Advises Caution […]
Arthur Hayes Predicts Your Crypto Will Rise With Trump or Harris — Bitcoin to Go ‘Very, Very High’
Bitmex cofounder and former CEO Arthur Hayes has predicted cryptocurrency prices will rise under both the Donald Trump and Kamala Harris administrations due to increased money printing. He added that bitcoin’s price could soar to “hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe $1 million.” Arthur Hayes Predicts Aggressive Financial Measures and Soaring Crypto Prices Arthur Hayes, […]
Bitcoin Premium Climbs to 6% in South Korea Amid Market Turbulence
On Wednesday, at approximately 4:11 p.m. EDT, bitcoin’s value against the U.S. dollar stood at $54,709 per unit, reflecting a 3.41% decrease over the preceding 24 hours. Concurrently, in South Korea, the price of bitcoin was $57,027 per coin, representing a 4.23% premium. According to data from cryptoquant.com, the South Korean premium has seen an […]
Ripple Hails Victory as Judge Cuts SEC’s Penalty Request by 94% in Final Judgment of XRP Case
District Judge Analisa Torres has cut the penalty requested by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the case against Ripple Labs over XRP by 94%. The court partially granted the SEC’s motion for remedies against Ripple, imposing a $125 million civil penalty. “This is a victory for Ripple, the industry, and the rule […]
Economist Jim Rickards Highlights Gold’s Opportunity During Market Meltdowns
Jim Rickards, a U.S. economist and best-selling author of the book “Currency Wars,” has detailed the opportunity that gold presents during pronounced stock market drops. Rickards, who has predicted a tremendous rise in gold prices in the next two years, stated that strong hands expect gold to reach a bottom and jump in “with both […]
Ethena Labs Expands USDE to Solana, Reveals Gradual SOL Integration
On Wednesday, Ethena Labs, the team responsible for the yield-bearing stablecoin project USDE, revealed its expansion to the Solana blockchain. This move brings USDE to the distributed ledger, with SOL now also being used as part of the stablecoin’s reserve backing. USDE Stablecoin Project Extends to Solana, Includes SOL Backing Despite witnessing redemptions totaling around […]
Donald Trump Jr. Teases ‘Huge’ Crypto News—Says Defi ‘Is the Future’
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest child of the former 45th president, took to social media on Wednesday to declare that decentralized finance (defi) represents the future of the financial world. “We’re about to shake up the crypto world with something HUGE,” Trump Jr. announced on X, emphasizing, “Decentralized finance is the future—don’t get left behind.” […]
