US Lawmaker Discloses Altcoin Investment to Kick Off 2025
Georgia Representative Mike Collins reveals cryptocurrency purchases, including Ether and altcoins, amid rising scrutiny of lawmakers’ investments. Cryptocurrency Investments Revealed On New Year’s Day, Georgia Representative Mike Collins disclosed his investment in various cryptocurrencies, including the altcoin Ski Mask Dog (SKI). In a financial report filed with the US House
Crypto Update: Crypto Security Threats Rise as BlackRock Faces Outflows
Phishing Scams Dominate Crypto Security Threats in 2024, Says CertiK Phishing attacks have emerged as the most significant security challenge for the crypto industry in 2024, according to a report by blockchain security firm CertiK. These scams involve hackers sharing fraudulent links to steal sensitive information such as crypto wallet
KuCoin Launches New Crypto Payment System for Users
Introduction of KuCoin Pay Crypto exchange KuCoin has introduced a new point-of-sale (PoS) system, allowing users to make direct purchases using their exchange balances. The KuCoin Pay tool is designed to enable businesses to integrate cryptocurrency payments seamlessly into their systems, providing customers with a straightforward way to make purchases
Daily Crypto Roundup: Binance Milestone, Trader’s $3M Profit, and Floki’s ETP Plans
Binance Secures 21st Global Licence in Brazil In a significant milestone for cryptocurrency adoption in Latin America, Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has received its 21st global regulatory authorisation. Approved by Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), Brazil’s central bank, Binance has been licensed as a broker-dealer in the country.
Today’s Crypto Highlights: Hong Kong Bitcoin Proposal, Malware Scams, and MicroStrategy’s Moves
Hong Kong Lawmaker Advocates Adding Bitcoin to National Reserves A member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, Wu Jiexhuang, has proposed incorporating Bitcoin into the region’s national reserves for enhanced financial security. Leveraging the “one country, two systems” policy, Jiexhuang suggests Hong Kong can study the market impact of U.S.-based spot
MicroStrategy Acquires 2,138 Bitcoin, Strengthens $41.5B Crypto Holdings
MicroStrategy, a leader in business intelligence and a major Bitcoin investor, has added 2,138 Bitcoin to its portfolio in a $209 million purchase. The company’s holdings now total 446,400 BTC, valued at approximately $41.5 billion based on current market prices. The announcement, made on 30 December, detailed that the coins
Bitcoin Eyes Yearly Close as Q4 Gains Surpass 50% Amid Liquidity ‘Games’
Bitcoin’s Price Climbs Towards $95K Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near the $95,000 mark as it approaches the end of December, with traders observing liquidity “games” influencing the market across exchange order books. Despite recent downside volatility during the final Wall Street trading session of the week, Bitcoin has managed to
AI Cryptocurrency Market Sees 28% Decline Since December Peak
The market for artificial intelligence (AI) cryptocurrencies has seen a sharp decline, shedding nearly one-third of its value since December. Despite this downturn, analysts remain optimistic about a potential recovery during the anticipated 2025 altcoin season. Market Capitalisation Drops to $50.5 Billion As of 7:15 a.m. UTC, the cumulative market
Bitcoin Risks $80,000 Dip Amid Potential ‘Head and Shoulders’ Pattern, Warns Analyst
Bitcoin (BTC) could face a significant correction to $80,000, according to renowned market technician Aksel Kibar. The prediction comes as the cryptocurrency struggles to regain momentum after failing to sustain the $100,000 support level last week. Potential Uptrend Reversal Pattern Kibar highlighted the emergence of a potential head-and-shoulders (H&S) pattern
Bitcoin Surges Beyond $97K Despite $14B Options Expiry, Eyes $110K in January
Bitcoin remains resilient as the year ends, defying a major options expiry event that could have triggered a significant market correction. Bitcoin (BTC) showcased impressive resilience following the year’s final options expiry on 27 December, avoiding a feared price drop below $85,000. Over $14.2 billion worth of Bitcoin options expired
