Tether Invests $150 Million in Gold.com, Strengthening Its Position in the Gold Industry
Tether and Gold.com are exploring options to allow the use of Tether’s stablecoins to purchase physical gold.
Bitcoin Holdings Among Large Investors Decline to Nine-Month Low as Prices Fall
Santiment says the pattern of large holders selling while retail scoops up Bitcoin is “what historically creates bear cycles.”
CEO Strategy Expert Predicts Bitcoin Must Fall to $8,000 Before Addressing Balance Sheet Concerns
Executive Chairman Michael Saylor also addressed quantum computing concerns in bitcoin, framing them as 'horrible FUD.'
Bitcoin Miners IREN and CleanSpark Experience Significant Share Decline Following Disappointing Earnings Reports
Crypto mining stocks have declined across the board the value of the entire crypto market fell almost 9% on Thursday.
Bessent Predicts Future Similarities Between Banking and Cryptocurrency Offerings
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says banks and crypto may begin to offer similar products, and pledged to prevent deposit flight concerns that are stalling a key crypto bill.
Kalshi Enhances Oversight with Independent Committee for Super Bowl Preparedness
Kalshi has seen nearly $170 million in Super Bowl-related bets, and its move to boost oversight comes as prediction markets come under scrutiny by regulators and Congress.
Pump.fun Expands Cross-Chain Trading Capabilities with Vyper Acquisition
Vyper said its infrastructure will be migrated to Pump.fun's Terminal and the Vyper product will eventually be sunset.
Crypto Sentiment Plummets to Lowest Level Since 2022 Crash as Bitcoin Drops to $60,000
Bitcoin plummeted to a low of around $60,000 after the Crypto Fear & Greed Index hit its lowest score since mid-2022, when the Terra blockchain collapsed.
BlackRock's IBIT Achieves Record $10 Billion Daily Volume During Bitcoin Market Crash
Traders were active in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on Thursday as Bitcoin plummeted, falling 12% in the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin Plummets to $60,000 as Traders Hesitate to Seize Opportunities Amidst Volatility, Analysts Warn
Analysts said repeated failures to hold key support levels have pushed market sentiment firmly into a risk-off stance.
Bitcoin Price Plummets from $69K, Erasing 15 Months of Bull Market Gains
Bitcoin selling pressure sparked a retreat below the 2021 bull market high, with lower BTC price targets still expected to be hit.
Tether USDt Achieves Record $187 Billion Market Cap in Q4 Amid Crypto Market Decline
USDt added $12.4 billion in Q4 to reach a $187.3 billion market cap, increasing users and onchain activity even as rival stablecoins declined after October’s liquidation event.
Loan Collateralized by 2.3% of AAVE Supply Faces Crisis Amid Rapid Liquidations as Token Value Declines
A loan backed by approximately 2.3% of the total AAVE supply is slowly being liquidated on Thursday amid a major crypto market pullback.
Tether Expands Its Metals Investment Portfolio with $150 Million Stake in Gold.com
Tether has increased its exposure to gold, including its direct holdings of about 140 tons of the precious metal.
IREN and CleanSpark Stock Prices Plummet Following Disappointing Revenue Results
Bitcoin miners IREN and Cleanspark reported quarterly earnings Thursday afternoon, with both firms missing analysts' estimates.
Coinbase Successfully Defends Against Nevada's Urgent Attempt to Block Prediction Markets
A Nevada judge declined to grant regulators’ bid to halt Coinbase’s event contract markets, as the exchange presses a CFTC preemption argument in federal court.
Bitcoin Dips Below $64K Amid Surge in Record-High Selling: What’s the Outlook for the Market?
Bitcoin touched new lows under $64,000 as market selling reached a historic level, and analysts warn that the bottom is not in. Does data support analysts’ sub-$60,000 prediction?
Strategy Reports $12.4 Billion Q4 Loss and 17% Share Drop Amid Bitcoin Decline
Strategy executives Phong Le and Andrew Kang say the company is on a strong financial footing despite it now being down 17.5% on its Bitcoin holdings.
Strategy Reports $12.6 Billion Fourth Quarter Loss as Bitcoin Decline Leads to Historic Corporate Setback
Bitcoin's drop below Strategy’s roughly $76,000 average purchase price has pushed its holdings back into an unrealized loss.
Bitwise Files Registration Statement with SEC for Uniswap ETF, Marking a New Era in Cryptocurrency Investment
Bitwise has become the first asset manager to make a formal move toward a Uniswap-focused exchange-traded fund.
BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Hits $10 Billion Daily Trading Volume Amid Significant Bitcoin Price Drop, Reports Bloomberg
Bitcoin posted one of its single-largest intraday drops on Thursday, falling from roughly $73,100 at open to a low near $62,400.
Gemini Plans Withdrawal from UK, EU, and Australia and Reduces Workforce Significantly
Gemini, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2015, will focus on growth in the United States due to its deep capital markets.
European Tokenization Firms Advocate for DLT Pilot Revisions as US Gains Traction
European tokenization companies urged EU lawmakers to quickly amend the DLT Pilot Regime, warning that current limits risk pushing onchain markets to the US.
Can Bitcoin Reach $90,000 by March? Insights from BTC Options Analysis
Bitcoin fell below 63,000 as investors reacted to dismal US economic data, a weakening stock market and fears of an AI industry bubble. Does data forecast a return to $90,000
CFTC Abandons Biden Administration Plan to Ban Political Event Contracts Amid Growing State Interest in Prediction Markets
The CFTC has scrapped a 2024 proposal to ban political prediction market contracts just as states double down on oversight.
Vitalik Buterin Calls Out Unnecessary EVM Chains and Advocates for the Future of Layer 2 Solutions
Vitalik Buterin called copy-paste EVM chains a ‘dead end,’ calling for differentiated, deeply connected designs.
Bitcoin Struggles as Bears Regain Control, Erasing Gains Since 2021's Record High and Heading Toward $69K
Bitcoin fell below $70,000 on Tuesday, erasing all gains since its 2021 peak and leaving the asset down nearly 30% year-over-year.
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Significant Losses with $545 Million in Outflows as Bitcoin Approaches $70,000 Mark
Bitcoin ETFs saw $545 million in daily outflows as BTC neared $70,000, though analysts said most investors were holding positions despite market weakness.
Vitalik Buterin Divests $6.6 Million in ETH Following Announcement of Withdrawal Plans
Vitalik Buterin sold almost 3,000 ETH worth $6.6 million through a series of swaps days after saying withdrawals from his holdings were coming.
Tether Invests $100 Million in Anchorage Digital to Strengthen Collaboration in the Cryptocurrency Sector
The investment extends an existing partnership with Anchorage and comes as the federally regulated crypto bank explores a major capital raise ahead of a potential IPO.
The Daily Market Update: Bitcoin Slides Towards $65K Amid Bearish Trends, Binance Responds to Insolvency Claims, and Other Key Developments
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Schwab CEO Advocates for Prediction Markets as a Tool for Investors While Criticizing Sports Betting as Misaligned with Company Values
Sports contracts continue to dominate predictions market trading volumes, as state and federal regulators clash over their treatment.
New Era for South Korea's Crypto Markets: The Impact of AI Surveillance
Recent volatility reviews, new surveillance systems and a landmark court ruling show how South Korea is enforcing stricter oversight of crypto markets.
Trump-Associated WLFI Under Investigation for $500 Million Cryptocurrency Deal with UAE
House Democrats probe $500 million UAE investment in Trump-linked WLFI, highlighting questions over dealings with the country's national security adviser.
Three Key Indicators Suggest Bitcoin Price May Be Approaching Full Capitulation
Panic selling by short-term holders, extreme fear, and oversold RSI suggested that BTC could be nearing the final phase of capitulation.
Tokenization Companies Alert That EU DLT Pilot Restrictions May Drive Markets to the US
The firms warned that current scope limits, volume caps, and time-limited licenses are constraining live products as the U.S. moves ahead.
Tether Strengthens Partnership with Anchorage Digital by Investing $100 Million at a $4.2 Billion Valuation
The firms said the deal reflects shared priorities around security, compliance, and scaling institutional-grade services for stablecoins.
JPMorgan Predicts Bitcoin May Soar to $266,000 in the Long Run, Outshining Gold as a Preferred Investment
That target is “unrealistic” this year, but possible “over the long term” once negative sentiment reverses, according to the analysts.
Polymarket and Circle Collaborate to Transition to Native USDC Settlement System
Polymarket will migrate from bridged USDC on Polygon to Circle-issued native USDC, reducing reliance on cross-chain bridges as prediction markets expand.
Ether Falls Below $2000 Amidst Significant Challenges to ETH Holder Confidence
Ether is testing holder conviction with its price dip, with data showing continued selling by smaller holders and steady accumulation by larger investors.
Aster Layer-1 Blockchain Testnet Launches, Mainnet Set to Roll Out in Q1
Aster rebranded to become a crypto perpetual futures decentralized exchange in 2025, as perp DEX trading volume surged by trillions of dollars.
Gemini Shifts Focus to US Market: Cuts 25% of Workforce and Leaves UK, EU, and Australia Markets Behind
Gemini links its latest layoffs to a push for a leaner, more automated operating model, saying increased use of AI lets it run faster with fewer staff.
Polymarket Partners with Circle to Convert Bridged USDC.e on Polygon to Native USDC
Bridged USDC.e currently supports the onchain prediction market's trading activity, order placement, and settlements.
CryptoQuant Warns Bitcoin May Dip to $60,000 as Market Downturn Intensifies Beyond 2022 Bear Market
The bitcoin price has broken below its 365-day moving average for the first time since March 2022, CryptoQuant said.
Groundbreaking $1 Million Lightning Transfer Trials Enhance Bitcoin Payments for Institutional Use
A $1 million Lightning transfer between SDM and Kraken was used to test whether Bitcoin’s main scaling layer could handle seven‑figure, institutional‑grade payments.
Multiliquid and Metalayer Introduce Instant Redemption Backstop for Real-World Assets on Solana
The new facility allows institutions to redeem tokenized real-world assets into stablecoins instantly, addressing a key liquidity bottleneck in onchain markets.
Veteran Investor Warns of Potential Bitcoin Price Drop Below $64K Due to Campaign Selling Concerns
Bitcoin risks a deeper slide as miners and US spot ETFs cut BTC exposure, adding supply pressure during a fragile downtrend.
Bullish Reports Fourth Quarter Loss Amid Growing Bitcoin Options Trading, Shares Experience Volatile Movement Post Earnings Release
Underlying business activity improved in Q4, with adjusted revenue and profitability reaching record levels despite a volatile crypto market.