Cryptocurrency

Google’s recent announcement of the arrival of Willow, a quantum chip that has reduced the error tendencies of some of its predecessors, is a milestone in the effort to bring quantum computing into the real world, and in the years ahead, it could change the way we think about the risk in cryptocurrencies. Willow’s speed is almost incomprehensible […]

The United States election was one of the most defining events in the crypto space in 2024. Specifically, the reelection of Donald Trump revived Bitcoin and the entire crypto market after an uninspiring second and third quarter. One of the promises made by President-elect Trump in the run-up to the polls was the institution of […]

Asset management firm Vaneck has shared its 2025 crypto predictions, highlighting a strong bull market, rising bitcoin and ethereum prices, growing altcoins, and increased institutional and government adoption. Vaneck Unveils 2025 Crypto Predictions Vaneck, a leading asset management firm, released its “10 Crypto Predictions for 2025” on Dec. 13, projecting a bullish year for digital […]

Bitcoin has faced a rollercoaster of price action over the past few days, hitting an all-time high last Tuesday before succumbing to a sharp 15% correction. The recent volatility has sparked a mix of uncertainty and opportunity among market participants. Despite the downturn, BTC remains a focal point for investors, with eyes on whether it […]

Bitcoin has proven to be one of the best-performing assets in modern history. The value of the cryptocurrency has increased some 1,000 times over the past decade, far outpacing US stocks and real estate. Buoyed by United States President-elect Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly stance, Bitcoin’s record rally hit a new high of $107,000 on Monday after […]

The Bitcoin market is grappling with a significant supply shock, as sell-side liquidity has plummeted to levels not seen since October 2020. According to on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant, only 3.397 million Bitcoin (BTC) are currently available for sale across exchanges, miners, over-the-counter (OTC) desks, and the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). This marks a sharp decline of […]

Bitcoin hovered around the $97,000 mark on Friday, recovering from earlier losses amid broader investors caution toward risk assets. Bitcoin dipped below the $93,000 mark earlier in the day before trading above that price in volatile trade. The digital asset was last trading at $96,597.36, according to Coin Metrics, hovering near level attained about 24 hours […]

The launch of the spot Bitcoin (BTC 3.86%) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January was a landmark event. For good reason, the ETFs are widely seen as one of the primary catalysts behind Bitcoin’s triple-digit percentage gains this year. Tens of billions of dollars have flowed into these spot Bitcoin ETFs, and that has helped to push up the price of […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first crypto index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton. These funds will initially hold spot Bitcoin and Ether based on their market capitalizations, with an approximate weight of 80% Bitcoin and 20% Ether. Both ETFs are expected to launch in January. The Hashdex […]

El Salvador has agreed to scale back its crypto agenda in exchange for a $1.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking a shift in the country’s quest to become a global cryptocurrency hub. After four years of negotiations, the IMF approved a $1.4 billion Extended Fund Facility loan to be disbursed over […]