PRESS RELEASE. The crypto market never ceases to amaze. From the wild popularity of meme coins driving buzz to groundbreaking AI innovations transforming industries, it’s impossible to ignore the waves of excitement rippling across the blockchain. Today, we spotlight two trending phenomena captivating the cryptosphere—meme coins’ explosive movements and the Lightchain AI presale, now approaching […] Source CryptoX Portal
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe said that there is a high chance Bitcoin will hit a new all-time high in the coming weeks. In a recent post on X, Michaël van de Poppe celebrated Bitcoin’s surge to $105,000 on Jan. 30. According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin (BTC) opened at $103,719 on this day and is now trading at $105,137. Expressing optimism, van de Poppe suggested that a new all-time high could be on the horizon in the coming weeks. #Bitcoin at $105,000 is a great morning. Likely chance that we’ll…
Swap volumes on XRP Ledger’s decentralized exchange (DEX) crossed the $400 million mark in January as the network gains traction among larger players, Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in a community call on Wednesday, Volumes average over $17 million daily this month, with over $1 billion since its 2024 launch. The rapid expansion of the XRP Ledger’s DEX was one of the key reasons that made 2024 “one of the most monumental years for Ripple,” Garlinghouse said, alongside the “early but promising…
The CEO of a major South Korean P2P lender has been accused of using funds for a construction project to make personal crypto purchases. According to a report by local media outlet NBN Media, an unnamed investor and private equity fund operator has been investing money into the P2P financial lender’s construction project since 2018. Although the report did not identify the name of the CEO or revealed the company he works at, it was noted that the investment project advertised on the company platform was for a low-rise, residential…
Visa has invested over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint, joining its Series C funding round, which now exceeds $120 million. Moniepoint provides banking, credit, and payment services to businesses and individuals in Africa. The investment aims to drive financial inclusion and support SME growth across the continent. Moniepoint processes over 1 billion transactions monthly, […] Source CryptoX Portal
Inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs remain weak for the second consecutive day as the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision yesterday to keep interest rates unchanged weighs on investor sentiment. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $92.09 million in inflows on Jan. 29, continuing the weak inflow trend for the second consecutive day. The majority of inflows seen on the day came from Grayscale’s mini Bitcoin Trust which drew in $106.23 million followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with $18.2 million in inflows. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s IBIT, which…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum price struggled to continue higher above $3,220. ETH is now consolidating losses and might face resistance near the $3,220 zone. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $3,120 zone. The price is trading below $3,180 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,220 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start another decline if it stays below the $3,200 level. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price…
Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, is now the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under Trump. Crypto leaders, including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse, celebrate his pro-innovation stance, anticipating major policy shifts. Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Signaling Pro-Crypto Shift Scott Bessent has been confirmed as the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Donald Trump, following […] Source CryptoX Portal
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims it’s slashing $1 billion daily by cutting unnecessary hires, DEI programs, and foreign payments—aiming for $3 billion in savings. DOGE’s $1B-a-Day Cuts Are Just the Start—$3B in Sight! The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly saving the federal government approximately $1 billion per day, according to […] Source CryptoX Portal
Elon Musk’s Tesla (TSLA) appeared to take advantage of a new accounting rule allowing for holdings of digital assets to be marked-to-market each quarter. The company’s fourth quarter earnings report shows its 9,720 bitcoin valued at $1.076 billion as of the end of 2024. That’s up from what had been $184 million for several quarters prior. Alongside that change, Tesla also recorded a GAAP income boost of $600 million on its digital holdings. For perspective, the company had overall GAAP income of $2.3 billion in the fourth quarter. A new…