Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, has forecasted that bitcoin will soar to $200,000 this year, with a potential U.S. reserve for the cryptocurrency also on the horizon. In an interview with Saxo Bank, Scaramucci emphasized that for bitcoin to solidify its status as an asset class, it would need to reach a market cap […]
Trading and investing platform Etoro announced that its EU subsidiary, Etoro (Europe) Ltd, has been granted a permit by the Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission (CySEC) to provide crypto services across the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Avi Sela, Chief Operating Officer – Regulation at Etoro, emphasized the importance of regulation in […]
In a recent social media post, former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan highlighted a potential shift in the tech landscape, suggesting that the era of traditional Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) may be coming to an end, while the crypto era could be just beginning. He pointed out that new regulatory policies […]
Valve has removed a game titled Piratefi from its online store Steam after it was discovered to be embedded with malware. Security researchers, including Marius Genheimer from SECUINFRA Falcon Team, revealed to Techcrunch that the malware was designed to trick gamers into installing an info-stealer known as Vidar, which can extract sensitive data such as […]
Tether, the largest stablecoin company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Guinea on February 17, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and economic growth through blockchain technology. This strategic partnership will focus on education, innovation, and sustainable technology practices, facilitating the transfer of international knowledge to Guinea […]
US President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly pressured Romanian authorities to lift travel restrictions on controversial influencer and memecoin promoter Andrew Tate, along with his brother Tristan, who face serious allegations in Romania. Currently under judicial control, the Tates can travel within Romania under specific legal conditions, while both brothers deny any wrongdoing. The Financial […]
On February 18, 2025, Japanese Bitcoin-standard company Metaplanet announced a stock split aimed at improving liquidity and expanding its investor base. Following a significant rise in stock price after a reverse split in August 2024, the company will split each share of common stock into 10 shares, effective April 1, 2025. This decision comes as […]
Metaplanet announced on Monday that it has acquired an additional 269.43 BTC, valued at approximately $26.4 million (¥4 billion). This latest purchase brings the company’s total holdings to around 2,031 BTC, which is worth about $196 million at current prices. With an average purchase price of around $80,700 per bitcoin, Metaplanet’s overall investment in bitcoin […]
Plasma, a startup focused on developing a blockchain tailored for stablecoin transactions, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Framework Ventures, following an earlier $4 million seed round. The investment, which includes participation from notable figures such as Peter Thiel and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, aims to enhance Plasma’s capabilities […]
Tether, the largest company in the digital assets industry, announced a strategic investment in Zengo Wallet, a keyless yet self-custodial crypto wallet. Since its launch in 2019, Zengo has served over 1.5 million users without a single wallet being compromised, thanks to its innovative approach that eliminates traditional seed phrase vulnerabilities. The partnership will enhance […]