Month: May 2025

Standard Chartered sees BNB more than doubling in 2025

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Asset manager Standard Chartered predicts that Binance’s ecosystem token, BNB, could more than double in price this year, according to an analyst report reviewed by Cointelegraph.  The asset manager sees BNB’s price rising to approximately $1,275 per token by the end of 2025 and as high as $2,775 by the end of 2028, according to the research report.  As of May 6, BNB trades at nearly $600 per coin, for a fully diluted value (FDV) of approximately $84 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Price forecasts for BNB. Source: Standard…

Alpen Testnet Launch Marks a Step Toward Bitcoin’s Programmable, Scalable Future

NEW YORK, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Testnet Opens Door to Decentralized Trading, Borrowing, Earning, and Stablecoins on Bitcoin‘s Foundation. Bitcoin‘s market cap sits close to $2 trillion, but its potential remains largely untapped, locked behind centralized solutions. The Alpen testnet is now publicly available, a major step toward unleashing that potential with programmability and scalability through zero-knowledge proofs. This milestone brings decentralized trading, borrowing, earning, stablecoins, and more one step closer to Bitcoin. “Bitcoin‘s not just for holding anymore,” said Simanta Gautam, CEO and co-founder of Alpen Labs. “Alpen…

Bitcoin dominance hits 4-year high as altcoins lose steam: Binance Report

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Crypto markets saw 9.9% gains in April, led by Bitcoin, as tariff pauses boosted sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) strengthened its dominance even as crypto markets are recovering. On Tuesday, May 6, Binance Research released a report on the state of the crypto markets in April. The report points out that the markets have recovered, gaining 9.9% over the month, largely thanks to pauses on tariffs. Despite the broader recovery, Bitcoin’s dominance has continued its steady rise, a trend ongoing since 2022. Currently, Bitcoin accounts for 63% of the total crypto market…

Bitcoin Set To Gain Over $300 Billion From Public Firms In 5 Years

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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 growing number of public firms may begin purchasing Bitcoin in substantial quantities in the next five years, with more than $300 billion potentially entering the cryptocurrency by 2030.…

Bitcoin surges toward new highs as WinnerMining offers easy cloud mining entry

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Bitcoin approaches all-time highs as WinnerMining promotes cloud mining as a low-cost entry point for new investors. Bitcoin (BTC) continued its steady upward momentum over the weekend, holding key support levels and approaching important resistance levels. According to 24-hour trading data, the cryptocurrency maintained an upward trend of 1.42%, with the price reaching $95,275.85. Bitcoin has hit an important resistance level of $95,490.92 and has not lost its position.…

North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview

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For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry. The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert at Telefónica and a blockchain security researcher. Garcia uncovered how North Korean operatives secured freelance work online even without using a VPN. Garcia’s analysis linked the applicant to a network of GitHub accounts and fake Japanese identities believed to be associated with North Korean operations. In February,…

Citibank, SDK Partner to Tokenize $74B Private Equity Market

Key Notes Citi’s Nisha Surendran highlighted the inefficiencies of traditional private equity transactions and how tokenization can help solve this. Citi and SDX’s initiative reflects growing interest in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, with Citi positioning itself as a leader in this space. SDX CEO David Newns emphasized the potential of blockchain to innovate private markets, overcoming regulatory and infrastructural challenges. Investment banking giant Citibank has joined hands with Switzerland’s SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) to modernize the $75 billion private equity market using tokenization. At the Point Zero Forum in Switzerland,…

UK Treasury Rejects National Crypto Reserve Proposal

Key Notes The UK has rejected the idea of a national crypto reserve and will not hold Bitcoin in state accounts. The government prioritizes US collaboration and plans sovereign debt issuance using blockchain. Britain is also avoiding the EU’s MiCA path, favoring traditional financial regulations for crypto. The United Kingdom has confirmed it will not create a national reserve of digital assets like Bitcoin BTC $96 611 24h volatility: 2.1% Market cap: $1.92 T Vol. 24h: $29.09 B . The announcement came during a major financial event in London, where…

$25 Million Pledge From Ripple Set To Benefit Teachers And Students Across The US

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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. Ripple, the blockchain technology company, has announced a significant commitment of $25 million aimed at supporting US classrooms and teachers.  This initiative is designed to equip both students and…