Bo Hines, the Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council, announced on Saturday that he is stepping down from his role to return to the private sector. Appointed in December 2024 by the president to lead the administration’s key crypto advisory group, Hines has played a significant role in shaping the Council’s policy direction…
Maestro, a leading Bitcoin Finance (BitcoinFi) infrastructure provider, has published the “State of BitcoinFi” report, which brings forward an ecosystem-wide analysis on its financial applications, infrastructure, and ongoing development from a store of value to empowering traditional finance’s (TradFi) on-chain transition. Maestro anticipates volumes to keep surging as enterprises continue to stack BTC in their…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be entering a new phase in its approach to digital assets. This shift may have gone largely unnoticed by the market, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management. Market Sleeping On SEC’s Pivot? In a recent investor note, Hougan pointed to the speech…
Ethereum (ETH) has surged past the $4,200 mark for the first time since December 2024. The latest milestone comes with a retail optimism, which is overshadowing bearish views. Bullish Hashtags Dominate Social Media Ether is currently trading above $4,200, and this surge has sparked optimism among traders. In fact, social media sentiment shows a strong…
A violent attack in central Paris has left a man without a hard drive containing €2 million worth of Bitcoin. The incident, which took place on Tuesday evening, August 5, is the latest in a growing pattern of crypto-related crimes in France. Details Of The Attack According to local media reports, the incident began at…
Ripple has recently rallied to test the key $3.6 resistance zone. Should buying pressure continue and price secure a breakout above this level, the move could pave the way for an extended advance toward the $4 region. XRP Price Analysis: Technicals By Shayan The Daily Chart XRP has recently bounced from the critical $2.8 support…
The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap blasted past $4,200 today for the first time since December 2021, liquidating $207 million in shorts in the process. The movement has piqued the interest of market watchers, with some claiming it’s the launchpad for a historic run to $12,000, even as others still feel it’s a brutal…
Market data indicates that the much-anticipated altseason has yet to begin truly. A comparison of Bitcoin, large-cap (top 20) altcoins, and mid-to-small-cap tokens shows the weakest altcoin performance of the current cycle. Altcoins Struggle to Match Bitcoin’s Dominance In its latest analysis, CryptoQuant said that the most significant surge resembling a “true” altseason occurred in…
After Bitcoin and XRP, it’s now Ethereum’s turn to take center stage in what appears to be the start of its next major rally. $ETH has surged 15% in just the past three days. This move has propelled it past the $4K mark, a key psychological and technical milestone. So, why is $ETH rallying? Alongside…
The United Kingdom, while slow to join the race, has some rising players with notable amounts of Bitcoin in their vaults. A new financial instrument has also emerged as an aftereffect, offering a novel, two-way method of fundraising and accumulation. The Smarter Web Company The technology firm specializing in web design and online marketing, listed…