The memecoin phenomenon: When jokes print money

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Crypto has always been about rebellion and experimentation. Like it or not, memecoins perfectly embody this spirit—not by promising groundbreaking technology, but by playing on emotions, internet culture, and a collective inside joke. Memecoins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Pepe (PEPE), Bonk (BONK), and others have all become “people’s money,” empowering users to poke fun at the financial system and established digital assets with pure satire.…

Singapore Exchange to list Bitcoin futures in H2 2025: Report

Singapore Exchange (SGX), the largest exchange group in Singapore, reportedly plans to debut Bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of 2025. SGX is working to introduce Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures for institutional and professional investors in an effort to “expand institutional market access,” Bloomberg reported on March 10. A spokesperson at SGX reportedly said that the company expects to offer a trusted alternative for trading cryptocurrency futures with its Aa2 rating by Moody’s Ratings. Strictly restricting retail investors, SGX’s planned Bitcoin products are awaiting approval from the Monetary Authority…

Singapore exchange plans flexible Bitcoin futures, excluding retail traders

Singapore-based exchange conglomerate is planning to launch open-ended Bitcoin future contracts in the second half of 2025. Singapore Exchange, the region’s primary asset exchange, plans to launch Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures contracts in the second half of 2025 as traditional exchanges expand their offerings in the crypto derivatives market. In a commentary for Bloomberg on March 10, an SGX spokesperson stated that the company will focus on institutional clients and professional investors, with retail customers excluded from access. While no specific timeframe was revealed, the spokesperson added that the offering…

Strategy’s Bitcoin stash still up over $7B despite market downturn

Software intelligence firm turned Bitcoin investment behemoth Strategy remains $7.8 billion in profit on its Bitcoin holdings despite the cryptocurrency’s recent drop to $80,000. On March 10, Bitcoin (BTC) recorded its largest weekly decline on record, shedding more value in the past seven days than at any other time in its trading history. Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows that BTC went from $93,379 on March 3 to a low of $80,610 on March 10, a 13.6% drop in Bitcoin prices in one week. At the time of writing, Bitcoin had…

Gold Bug Peter Schiff Launches Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Initiative ‘Like a True HODLer’

After the launch of his strategic bitcoin reserve, Schiff has received over $4,500 worth of BTC in donations. The gold bug and bitcoin critic stated that this exercise will show “why a bitcoin reserve is a bad idea.” Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Launches Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Stockpile Initiatives Peter Schiff, the well-known gold […] Original

Dogecoin Crash? Analyst Predicts Drop To $0.12 Before Rebound

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. A recently published Dogecoin (DOGE) chart by analyst Paul (@Zig_ZagTrades) suggests that the popular meme-based cryptocurrency could slide as low as $0.12 in a final corrective phase before attempting…

Singapore Exchange to Launch BTC Perpetual Futures in 2025

Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) is set to introduce bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, marking a significant step for the traditional exchange into the crypto derivatives market, according to a Bloomberg report. These contracts, designed for institutional clients and professional investors, will not be accessible to retail traders. SGX did not immediately respond to CryptoX’s request for comment. SGX’s move aligns with a broader trend among traditional exchanges embracing cryptocurrency derivatives. Japan’s Osaka Dojima Exchange Inc. is also seeking approval to list bitcoin futures, reflecting growing…

Unichain, Berachain lead blockchain growth in past month — Nansen

Uniswap’s newly launched Ethereum layer-2 network, Unichain, was the fastest-growing blockchain in its debut month, according to blockchain data firm Nansen. Unichain, which launched its mainnet on Feb. 11, saw 236,452 active addresses in its first month, according to blockchain analytics firm Nansen. While impressive for a new network, Unichain’s user base remains small compared to Solana’s 112 million total users and the roughly 19 million active users on Base and BNB Chain. Berachain has more active addresses, but Unichain’s DEX volume dominates. Source: Nansen However, Unichain has already emerged…

Crypto firms spent $134M on 2024 US elections, raising influence concerns

Cryptocurrency companies spent more than $134 million on the 2024 US elections, fueling concerns about their growing political influence and potential risks to regulatory stability, according to a report by the Center for Political Accountability (CPA). The growing connection of crypto firms with US politics is raising newfound concerns for regulators, investors and the wider financial system, according to a report released by the Center for Political Accountability (CPA). Cryptocurrency firms shelled out a cumulative $134 million on the 2024 US elections in “unchecked political spending,” which presents some critical…