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XRP ‘Winner Among Altcoins’ as ETF Excitement Builds, Report Says

XRP is "a winner among altcoins" according to a new report — with institutional and retail investors "turning bullish" towards the world's fourth-largest cryptocurrency. Bybit says the number of users holding this altcoin on its exchange doubled between November and May as prices...

, by Connor Sephton

HashKey’s Xu Han: ‘This is Why Bitcoin Can Hit $1M by 2035’

Whereas past bull runs in 2017 and 2021 were driven by ICOs and insatiable demand for NFTs, the current cycle has been dominated by a new narrative: the arrival of institutional demand. And according to Xu Han, a partner at HashKey Capital, sophisticated investors tend to do things differently...

, by Connor Sephton

“80% of Crypto Scams Could Be Stopped by One Mental Shift” — Crystal CEO | Interview

The crypto industry's rapid growth has created massive opportunities for innovation and a fertile ground for crypto scams. The scale of this exploitation became starkly apparent in 2024, when Americans alone lost a record $9.3 billion to crypto-related crimes, representing a devastating 66%...

, by Anas Hassan

Expert Reveals Why ETH Can Hit Record High This Year, and Whether Altseasons Are Over

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies have witnessed a healthy rebound after Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has come into force. The president's announcement on Truth Social was unlikely to say the least, as it came hours after Tehran fired missiles at a U.S. base in...

, by Connor Sephton

‘Nothing Is Holding Stablecoins Back Anymore’: Time to Ditch Visa?

Amazon, Walmart, and now Congress — everyone wants in on stablecoins. The payments game is changing fast. Are banks ready?

, by Olga Primakova

Trump’s Tax Bill Could Squeeze Bitcoin Miners Who Rely on Solar Power

Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" could increase energy costs for Bitcoin miners by 10%–15%. Can the renewed 100% bonus depreciation offset the loss?

, by Jeffrey Gogo

U.S. Strikes Iran, Bitcoin Dips to $98,000: What Will Happen Next?

Bitcoin touched lows of $98,300 on Sunday, as global markets digest the impact of Donald Trump's strikes on three Iranian facilities. This is the first time that the world's biggest cryptocurrency has slumped into five-figure territory since early May — underlining the significance of this...

, by Connor Sephton

Revealed: The Trump Family’s Huge Profits from Crypto

Keeping up with Donald Trump's never-ending crypto interests is a challenge at the best of times — but official figures from his financial disclosure help shed light on how lucrative his foray into digital assets has been. A vast 200-page filing from the Office of Government Ethics reveals...

, by Connor Sephton

GENIUS Act Passes Senate — But Big Stablecoin Challenges Remain

Stablecoins are back in the spotlight after the Senate finally passed the GENIUS Act — a key milestone in creating clear rules of the road for crypto firms to follow. The bill would require issuers to fully back their stablecoins with U.S. dollars, and licensing would depend on the total market...

, by Connor Sephton

Bitcoin ETFs Could Eclipse Satoshi’s 1.1M BTC Haul Within a Year – Bloomberg Analyst

At Bloomberg’s ETFs in Depth event on June 18, senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said spot Bitcoin ETFs could collectively hold more Bitcoin than the amount attributed to Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, within a year. Satoshi is estimated to control around 1.1 million BTC, or...

, by Hongji Feng

As Stablecoin Bill Passes, Trump’s Crypto Election Promise Takes Shape

The US Senate passed the GENIUS Act. WisdomTree’s digital assets chief told Cryptonews it’s a big step for innovation and U.S. finance.

, by Jeffrey Gogo

Why Pump.fun is in Crisis — and What It Means for Meme Coins

Pump.fun has already been banned in the U.K. — and now, the controversial meme coin site appears to be vanishing from X, too. The platform, which allows anyone to create their own cryptocurrency, has been suspended from the social network. An account belonging to its founder Alon Cohen has...

, by Connor Sephton

Did Polyhedra Cause the ZKJ Price to Crash by 90%?

ZKJ crashed 90% in one hour. Was it a rug pull or just chaos? We break down what happened and why Polyhedra is under fire.

, by Olga Primakova

Centralized AI Crash by 2030 Could Send Crypto Reeling | Interview

What if OpenAI and other AI giants crash by 2030? We sat down with the author of a new essay predicting a centralized AI collapse to explore what it could mean for crypto, especially AI-linked assets.

, by Jeffrey Gogo

Israel-Iran Conflict: Is Bitcoin at Risk?

Bitcoin had been on the brink of establishing a fresh all-time high last week — but the bullish momentum was derailed when Israel launched a series of late-night airstrikes against Iran, with Tehran later responding in kind. The world's biggest cryptocurrency wasn't alone in suffering selloffs....

, by Connor Sephton

Last Minute Crypto Gift Ideas for Tech Natives and Newcomers

Cryptocurrency is a hot topic of conversation, especially during the holidays. This is becoming the case even more so as Bitcoin gains traction. A recent report from Bitcoin financial services firm Unchained found that one in four Americans already own Bitcoin. Additional findings from Unchained...

, by Rachel Wolfson

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