Trump open to adding XRP, Solana to U.S. crypto reserve: report

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering an “America-first” crypto reserve strategy that prioritizes digital assets founded in the U.S., according to the New York Post.  Coins such as Solana (SOL), USD Coin (USDC), and Ripple (XRP) are being discussed as potential inclusions.  Trump has recently met with the founders of these projects and is said to be receptive to the idea, sources close to the matter revealed to the NYP. He reportedly aims to focus U.S.-based cryptocurrencies in his proposed “America-first” crypto reserve strategy. Less eyes on Bitcoin?  However, the…

Crypto custodian Komainu secures $75m in Bitcoin-funded round led by Blockstream

Nomura-backed crypto custodian firm Komainu has secured $75 million in funding led by from Blockstream to accelerate global expansion. Komainu, a regulated crypto custodian built as a joint venture between Nomura, CoinShares, and Ledger, has raised $75 million from Blockstream to expand its services across the globe. The funding, made in Bitcoin (BTC), will allow the firm to adopt Blockstream’s technologies such as the Liquid Network, which will speed up margining and settlement solutions, according to a press release shared with crypto.news. “We are delighted that Komainu is adopting Blockstream’s…

Bitcoin Price Above $100,000 Renews Hope, Analyst Reveals The Cycle Top

Este artículo también está disponible en español. With the Bitcoin price back above $100,000, there have been discussions about what could mark the cycle top for the flagship crypto. Crypto analyst Tony Severino has provided some insights on this, revealing around what price target the market top could be considered.  Potential Cycle Top For The Bitcoin Price In an X post, Tony Severino suggested that the cycle top for the Bitcoin price could be around $170,000. This came as he noted that a 90% surge could take the flagship crypto…

Crypto met potentie x100 te gaan na Trump inauguratie

Met de inauguratie van Donald Trump nabij is er veel optimisme ontstaan binnen de crypto markt. Analisten verwachten een opleving van de crypto markt. Hieronder gaan we daarom in op een aantal van de crypto met potentie die optimaal kunnen profiteren van Trump als nieuwe Amerikaanse president. Op 20 januari gaat Trump officieel van start met zijn tweede termijn als Amerikaanse president. De aanloop naar deze inauguratie lijkt nu al een positief momentum voor de crypto markt gecreëerd te hebben. De Trump crypto gekte lijkt begonnen, aangezien de market cap…

SEC May Approve First Litecoin ETF – 5 New Crypto to 100x?

What’s the next crypto to have its own ETF? That’s a question that’s been on everyone’s minds since last year, when both $BTC and $ETH ETFs debuted to great success and laid the foundation for the huge surge in new crypto offerings in the winter. For a long time, it looked like Solana would be the next major crypto to break through with an ETF, but an unexpected update to some paperwork has changed that prediction. Now, Litecoin looks poised to win the race for the next ETF. Canary Capital,…

Ripple koers verwachting nadat XRP $3 voorbij stijgt

De XRP koers is gisteren voor het eerst sinds de bull run van 2017-2018 door het niveau van $3 gebroken. Een mogelijke reden achter deze stijging is dat Donald Trump volgende week de president van de VS wordt. Op 20 januari neemt Trump opnieuw plaats in het Witte Huis. Zijn plannen voor crypto kunnen goed uitpakken voor Ripple. In dit artikel kijken we naar wat we kunnen verwachten nadat Trump aan de macht komt in de VS. Niet alleen is dit positief voor de hele crypto markt, maar ook specifiek…

Hong Kong Opens Express Lane for Crypto Exchanges

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong unveiled a streamlined licensing approach for virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), marking another significant shift in the region’s cryptocurrency regulatory landscape in recent months. Hong Kong Streamlines Crypto Trading Platform Licensing Process The new framework eliminates the previous two-phase assessment system in favor of a single, comprehensive external evaluation. Under this streamlined process, VATP applicants must first implement their operational infrastructure before undergoing an external assessment, with the SFC actively participating in the evaluation process. “The SFC is committed to fostering…

XRP Hits 7-Year High, Is A New ATH Around The Corner?

Este artículo también está disponible en español. XRP has hit a new multi-year high after surpassing the $3 mark amid the market recovery. The ongoing rally has fueled investors’ and analysts’ bullish sentiment, suggesting that the race to a new all-time high (ATH) has started. Related Reading XRP Hits $3 After Seven Years XRP has been one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies after the post-election pump, rallying over 450% since November 6. In the past two months, the altcoin has outperformed most of the market, holding above key support zones during…

Malaysia PM Weighs Introduction of Crypto, Blockchain Legislation

Malaysia may introduce crypto and blockchain legislation to regulate the sector and keep pace with other jurisdictions, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said during a visit to Abu Dhabi. “I proposed several months ago how our agencies, including security, treasury and Bank Negara study how Malaysia can explore this so we aren’t left behind,” he said, the New Straits Times reported on Tuesday. “Ensuring that it is regulated could safeguard the people’s interests and prevent leakages.” Anwar said he had spoken to Abu Dhabi’s government and crypto exchange Binance…