Cryptocurrency venture capital firm Sigma Capital has launched a $100 million investment fund, tipping plans to invest in Web3 startups across the United Arab Emirates and globally. According to the announcement, the capital will be used to invest in
XRP is steadily gaining strength as its price nears the critical $2.9 resistance level, sparking excitement in the market. The surge represents a significant shift in market dynamics, with XRP showing signs of resilience and a potential breakout on t
Attorneys for the US government recently submitted a motion requesting that the Bitcoin forfeited as a result of the 2016 Bitfinex hack should be returned to the cryptocurrency exchange.The Jan. 14 legal filing stipulated the return of approximately
Bitcoin extended its recovery on Jan. 13, with the bulls challenging the crucial overhead resistance at $100,000. Risk assets received a boost following the latest Consumer Price Index report, which was lower than economists’ expectations.ARK Invest
Today in crypto, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) listings and stablecoin proposals, while the government is cracking down on Polymarket for alleged illegal gambling activities,
Barcelona-based real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform Brickken closed a $2.5 million seed funding round, bringing its post-money valuation to more than $22.5 million.Real-world asset tokenization refers to financial and other tangible assets m
German stock exchange Boerse Stuttgart, one of the largest exchange groups in Europe, has recorded a significant revenue boost from offering cryptocurrency services in 2024.Boerse’s crypto trading volumes tripled in 2024, generating 25% of the compan
Update (Jan. 15, 2:30 pm UTC): The original report cited states that the market cap increased by 322%. However, growing from $4.8 billion to $15.5 billion is a 222% increase. This article has been updated to reflect this.The market capitalization of
Elroy Cheo, co-founder and architect of influential Web3 collective ARC, is on a mission to redefine the dynamics of digital communities. Cheo and fellow entrepreneur Kiat Lim, the son of billionaire businessman Peter Lim, have made ARC into a hub fo
The decentralized launch of the Hyperliquid (HYPE) token may usher in a “new era” for onchain fair launch cryptocurrencies following some disappointing token launch events on centralized exchanges.After staging the most valuable airdrop in crypto his
Pro-cryptocurrency Representative Tom Emmer has been named vice chair of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence."I am honored to have been selected," Emmer wrote on X Tuesday. “With President Trump
By Elsa OhlenXRP price soared double digits to reach an all-time high early Wednesday.The price of the popular altcoin, used to facilitate and settle transactions on the Ripple payment platform, is up 11% over the last 24 hours at $2.85, according to
Solana has landed in a pretty unique position within the blockchain world, becoming the network of choice for artificial intelligence agents.A recent report from Franklin Templeton shows that around 70% of these virtual assistants depend on Solana’s
XRP has led the broader crypto market with a 12% jump over the last 24 hours to bring its gains since early November 2024 to 466%.The swift recovery from Jan. 3 lows at $2.20 has led analysts to believe that XRP price is poised to rally into double
Stablecoin issuer Tether has filed a lawsuit against Bitcoin financial services company Swan Bitcoin, accusing the firm of “significant breaches” in their agreements. In a statement to Cointelegraph on Jan. 15, Tether, along with co-claimant 2040 Ene
By Elsa OhlenBitcoin rose modestly early Wednesday as investors await the latest U.S. inflation reading.The world's largest cryptocurrency traded largely flat over the last 24 hours to $96,910, according to CoinDesk data. It's up more than 40% since
Hong Kong courts can now serve tokenized legal notices on the blockchain against anonymous owners of illicit wallet addresses.A court injunction order seen by Cointelegraph showed two wallet addresses on Tron that received tokenized legal notices to
The Malaysian government is reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing a cryptocurrency policy that could recognize the industry and modernize the nation’s financial system.Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, discussed a po
The UK government launched a consultation to explore a nationwide ban preventing operators of critical national infrastructure from bowing to demands from ransomware cybercriminals. In the Jan. 14 proposal, the Home Office proposed a “targeted ban” o
XRP’s price surged 12% in a day with data showing whales have been accumulating the asset in significant volumes, speculation around an ETF listing in the US and optimism toward President-elect Donald Trump’s looming inauguration. “XRP investors are