Category Archives: crypto

UK man looks to buy landfill site amid search for $784m lost Bitcoin

James Howells claims to have lost a hard drive with 8,000 BTC at a landfill site in 2013. The man now wants to buy the landfill site as the search for the lost BTC worth over $784 million continues. James Howells, the man who has been in search of his lost bitcoin worth over $784 […]

BTC briefly touches $94k amid sentiment-driven dip

BTC fell below $95k as sellers intensified pressure. As well as the sentiment, key events to watch out for this week include tariffs news, Fed chair Jerome Powells testimony and CPI data release. Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed notable downside pressure since recoiling from the all-time high reached in 2024 amid Trump’s victory in the US […]

Bitcoin hard drive containing $780m lost forever as UK landfill site is set to close

James Howells lost his court battle against Newport City Council in January The judge ruled that there were “no reasonable grounds” for succeeding at a full trial Today, Howells’ Bitcoin would be worth around $780 million A UK landfill site where a man lost his hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin is reportedly set to close […]

Bitcoin tumbles to $92k as geopolitical headwinds roil markets

Bitcoin fell 4.72% over the weekend and another 3.50% during Monday’s Asian session as tensions driven by Trump’s tariffs have investors de-risking their positions Over the weekend, China responded to Trump’s tariffs by indicating interest in imposing tariffs on US goods, while Canada imposed a 25% tariff on CA$155 billion worth of US goods Bitcoin […]

BlackRock plans to launch a Bitcoin ETP in Europe

BlackRock is planning to launch a Bitcoin ETP in Switzerland. This move follows the success of BlackRock’s US Bitcoin ETF. The Bitcoin ETP could boost crypto adoption with the EU’s MiCA regulations. BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest asset manager, is gearing up to launch a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) in Europe, marking another significant step […]

Cboe seeks US SEC nod for spot Ethereum ETF options

Cboe has submitted a 19b-4 filing to be allowed to list and trade options on spot Ethereum ETFs. The proposal follows high demand for Ethereum ETFs. NYSE American has made a similar proposal though it is yet to receive SEC approval. The Cboe BZX Exchange has officially submitted a 19b-4 filing to the US Securities […]

MicroStrategy rebrands to Strategy, remains focused on Bitcoin

Strategy unveils a new Bitcoin logo and orange color scheme representing its Bitcoin strategy Saylor is expected to discuss the rebrand during the company’s earnings call on Wednesday evening Strategy currently has 471,107 Bitcoin in reserve worth $45.8 billion MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has announced it’s rebranded to Strategy and unveiled a new […]

El Salvador approves new bill to comply with IMF deal

The reform passed with 55 votes, with only two against El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021 In December, El Salvador announced it was changing its Bitcoin law to secure a $1.3bn loan from the IMF El Salvador’s Congress has approved a bill to change its Bitcoin law […]

Czech National Bank governor wants to invest in Bitcoin

If the plan is approved, the CNB could hold up to five percent of its €140 billion reserves in Bitcoin Michl believes the Bitcoin trend will continue even without the Trump administration The governor said he’s open to Bitcoin ending up becoming worthless The governor of the Czech National Bank has said that he’ll present […]

What happened in crypto this week

We’ve had another busy week in the crypto market: Bitcoin hits $109,000, Trump and Melania launch memecoins, Elon Musk’s DOGE agency sued, Circle acquires Hashnote, Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht, Taiwan is considering allowing banks to issue stablecoins, banks will embrace crypto with clearer regulations, and Trump signs executive order for crypto working […]

MEXC’s Insurance Fund Account Provides $414M+ to Mitigate Traders’ Bankruptcy Losses

MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has provided over $414 million through its Insurance Fund Account to cover deficits that occur when users’ losses during liquidation exceed their available margin as of January 23, 2025. This impressive figure underscores MEXC’s commitment to asset security and risk mitigation. Combined with Proof of Reserve, MEXC offers traders […]

How the Fed’s latest decision could affect crypto markets in 2025

Bitcoin may have kicked off 2025 with a rebound back to $100,000, but since the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s December 2024 Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Jan. 8, the BTC/USD exchange rate dropped to as low as $91,220.84. Bitcoin has stabilized at around $95,000 since then, but concerns run high whether further […]

The Runes marketplace and launchpad Odin.fun will replicate Pump.Fun

Odin.fun is set to replicate Pump.fun on Bitcoin. The Odin.fun aims to offer a 20-second finality for Rune trades. The platform will be decentralized with no central control. The highly anticipated Runes marketplace and launchpad dubbed Odin.fun is set to revolutionize the Bitcoin ecosystem by emulating the success of Solana’s Pump.fun. Developed by the team […]

Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents are seeking a presidential pardon from Trump

Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have met with lawyers and members of president Donald Trump’s administration Trump has already pardoned Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht who served 12 years in prison Early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver, who faces a 109-year prison sentence, has also asked Trump to help him The parents of former FTX CEO […]

Bitcoin price prediction 2025 – Will institutional inflow drive growth?

The cryptocurrency market was bullish in 2024. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, added over 140% to its value last year, outperforming other major assets, including Gold (26%) and S&P 500 (23%).  Last year’s rally saw Bitcoin break past the $100k mark for the first time in its history. This article will explore Bitcoin’s […]