Asher Genoot, CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest bitcoin miners, emphasized the company’s commitment to empowering next-generation technologies with its dual focus on bitcoin and AI. Sustainable and Scalable Energy Solutions Are Vital for Transformative Technologies As bitcoin trades above $100,000 again amidst surging institutional interest, Asher Genoot, CEO of Hut 8 […] Original
Hunter Horsley links corporate power consolidation to crypto demand. The CEO of Bitwise Asset Management, Hunter Horsley, has suggested that the economic policies of the Trump administration could have a major impact on the cryptocurrency sector. In a recent tweet, Horsley noted that the potential deregulation of mergers and acquisitions could allow major companies like Google or Amazon to expand even further through strategic acquisitions. M&As refer to the consolidation of companies, either through the merging of businesses or the purchase of one company by another. This process often helps…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. In a recent interview with FOX Business, Fred Thiel, CEO of Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm MARA Holdings, advocated an “invest and forget” strategy for retail investors looking to gain exposure to the world’s leading digital currency. Thiel Cites Positive Historical Performance Of Bitcoin BTC continues to trade within the mid-$90,000 range after a recent pullback from its all-time high (ATH) of $108,135. While crypto analysts keep a close eye on the flagship cryptocurrency’s price movements, major BTC holders appear less concerned about short-term…
The United States could acquire up to 400,000 Bitcoins in 2025, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. Green, known for his bullish crypto predictions, believes this Strategic Bitcoin Reserve would cement Bitcoin (BTC) as a cornerstone of U.S. financial policy and drive an unprecedented bull market, according to a note shared with crypto.news. Green’s forecast follows Senator Cynthia Lummis’ Bitcoin Act of 2024, which proposes acquiring one million Bitcoins over five years. While political negotiations may scale back the initial target, Green says it is “likely” the govenment…
Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur and co-founder of Terraform Labs, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a series of criminal fraud charges in a Manhattan federal court. This comes just days after his extradition from Montenegro, where he had been detained for over a year. His case centers around the collapse of TerraUSD and Luna (LUNC), which collectively lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022. Ordered To Remain In Custody Following Court Appearance According to a Reuters report, federal prosecutors unsealed a nine-count indictment accusing Kwon of multiple…
Former Bithumb CEO Lee Sang-jun has reportedly been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of receiving cash and gifts to engage in a fraudulent token listing scheme. Local Korean news outlet The Hankyoreh reports that the Seoul Southern District Court has sentenced the 55-year-old to two years behind bars and ordered him to pay a fine of 52 million won ($35,367) for receiving money and lavish items as bribes from businessman Kang Jong-hyun. Kang allegedly shelled out 3 billion won (roughly $2 million) in cash and over $272,000 worth…
Mike Belshe, CEO of Bitgo, a cryptocurrency services provider, has highlighted the growing interest among companies in adopting bitcoin as part of their reserve portfolios. Belshe remarked that the shift to a more favorable administration and the existence of ETFs have driven this change. Bitgo CEO Remarks on Change of Stance Regarding Bitcoin in the […] Original
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Since President-elect Donald Trump raised the possibility of establishing a US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, many advocates have pushed for the creation of the crypto stockpile, saying that it would make the country as the leader in the global cryptocurrency landscape. However, not everyone in the crypto community is convinced of the feasibility of the crypto reserve. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju is pessimistic that the prospect of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve would get an approval from the incoming administration. Related Reading BTC Reserve…
Since Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States, bitcoin advocates have faced skepticism about whether his administration and the forthcoming Congress would introduce a strategic bitcoin reserve. Cryptoquant CEO: ‘Bitcoin Standard’ Needs U.S. Economic Decline to Gain Traction Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, took to social media to voice his […] Original
In a lengthy post on X, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju questioned whether the U.S. would embrace a Bitcoin reserve under the incoming Donald Trump administration. “I personally support the idea of Bitcoin Standard,” Young Ju said. “However, I question whether the U.S., while continuing to grow as other economies stagnate, would adopt Bitcoin as a strategic asset. For the debate to gain serious momentum, the U.S. would need to see its global economic dominance genuinely threatened. At present, market sentiment suggests confidence in the U.S.’s continued supremacy.” Trump, on…