Bitcoin stacking firm Metaplanet expects to record its first consolidated operating profit in seven years just months after adding Bitcoin its balance sheet for the first time.The Japanese investment firm on Dec. 18 said it expects to generate 890 mi
The Bitcoin funding rate signals that the market is not overly frothy and shows no signs of Bitcoin’s price peaking too early in the cycle, according to a crypto analyst.“Analyzing the funding rate using a 30-day exponential moving average (EMA), the
The United Kingdom’s government has launched a consultation with the artificial intelligence and creative industries on possible legal frameworks for AI models to train on copyrighted material.In the Dec. 17 proposals, the UK government floated vario
Key takeawaysThe benefits of paying with Bitcoin include efficiency, privacy and cost-effectiveness.Key risks of using BTC as a payment method include volatility, limited acceptance, taxation and irreversibility.Examples of crypto-friendly dealership
Designed for investors, optimized for performance: The Bitwise Solana Staking ETP (BSOL) was designed to deliver the best possible outcomes for investors looking to earn rewards from SOL staking thanks to innovative staking mechanism. Bitwise continu
Crypto index fund manager Bitwise has reportedly launched a Solana staking exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe with the stock ticker BSOL while it awaits registration approval in the United States for its Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) offerin
Japanese-listed company Metaplanet announced on December 18 that it will formally run Bitcoin Treasury Operations as a new business line.This move, approved by the firm’s board of directors, is part of its broader strategy to integrate Bitcoin into i
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched legal action against Binance Australia Derivatives, a crypto derivatives trading platform, alleging critical consumer protection failures.In a Dec. 18 press release, the regulat
The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed the reason why Solana (SOL) has recently been lagging behind Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).Solana Realized Cap Growth Has Slowed Down RecentlyIn a new post on X, Glassnode has discussed about how
Bitcoin price dips will be short-lived in 2025 due to strong institutional demand, say Bitfinex analysts, who predicted a best-case scenario of Bitcoin doubling in price by June 2025.Bitfinex analysts said in a Dec. 17 market report that their minimu
An exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking both Bitcoin and Ether is expected to be the first in a “wave” of new crypto funds in 2025, says senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.“We expect a wave of cryptocurrency ETFs next year, albeit not all at
Ledger users have reported that phishing scammers are spoofing the crypto hardware wallet provider’s support email in a bid to trick users into revealing their wallet keys.The bogus email claims Ledger suffered a “recent data breach” and encourages r
On December 19, 2024, Peapods Finance will present major updates in ChainSwap Spaces, introducing 'Leveraged Volatility Farming' (LVF). This innovation may redefine DeFi by enhancing capital efficiency. The introduction of sustainable yield and low-c
Bitcoin stacking firm Metaplanet expects to record its first consolidated operating profit in seven years just months after adding the cryptocurrency to its balance sheet for the first time.The Japanese investment firm on Dec. 18 said it expects to g
The Bitcoin funding rate signals that the market is not overly frothy and shows no signs of Bitcoin’s price peaking too early in the cycle, according to a crypto analyst.“Analyzing the funding rate using a 30-day exponential moving average (EMA), the
The United Kingdom’s government has launched a consultation with the artificial intelligence and creative industries on possible legal frameworks for AI models to train on copyrighted material.In the Dec. 17 proposals, the UK government has floated a
An Ohio House of Representatives lawmaker has introduced a bill to establish a Bitcoin fund in the state’s treasury, marking the third US state to do so in just over a month. Ohio House Republicans leader Derek Merrin on Dec. 17 introduced HB 703, te
A parody X account proclaiming to be a former trader has donated memecoins inspired by him to charity after the tokens he was gifted ballooned to a peak of nearly $1 million in value.The account, which goes by Richard E. Ptardio, said it received 700
About one in five US voters, or 19%, have said they invested in, traded or used crypto at some point, a new Emerson College poll has found.The survey data released on Dec. 17 polled 1,000 registered voters between Dec. 11 and Dec. 13 and found nearly
The holidays are right around the corner and the Bitcoin bull run is in full swing. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a number of Web3 companies have major celebrations planned. From in-person events across the United States to celebrations in