Lorien Gabel has spent decades building internet infrastructure companies, from ISPs to cloud security firms. In 2018, recognizing the transformative potential of proof-of-stake networks, he co-founded Figment, which has since become one of the world

For Sébastien Borget, what started as a passion for gaming has flourished into co-founding The Sandbox, now one of the most recognized metaverse platforms in the world with more than 6.3 million user accounts with connected crypto wallets.Its recent

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet announced Tuesday that it plans to raise 116 billion Japanese yen, or about $745.5 million, to purchase more bitcoin.The firm said it plans to issue 21 million shares of 0% discount warrants. These financial instru

Japanese publicly-traded company Metaplanet has announced plans to raise over 116 billion yen, worth around $745 million, to fund more Bitcoin purchases. On Jan. 29, the company issued 21 million shares of 0% discount moving strike warrants. Metaplan

Arthur Hayes predicted a dramatic crash in Bitcoin’s value but claimed that it would rebound to a new all-time high by the end of the year.The majority of his arguments were unrelated to today’s DeepSeek-related market turmoil, but he claimed that th

0822 GMT - Bitcoin leads a fall in cryptocurrencies as investors turn cautious amid uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's policies and ahead of a busy week on the economic calendar. Trump on Sunday threatened a 25% tariff on goods imported f

SINGAPORE, Jan. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With Bitcoin prices stabilizing around $100,000, analysts predict a high-volatility phase in the market. To help traders seize this opportunity, BexBack Exchange introduces an exceptional promotional pack

Bitcoin, along with U.S. equity indices, has responded more measuredly this time compared to the fallout from the Bank of Japan’s rate hike in late July 2024.The BoJ’s latest decision to raise its short-term policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 0.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced a historic 25 basis point (bp) hike, raising its benchmark lending rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008.Though widely anticipated, this move has traders and investors on the edge of their seats, bracing for its impac

Bitcoin held steady during Friday's Asian hours after Bank of Japan (BOJ) lifted the benchmark borrowing cost to the highest in 17 years while raising inflation forecasts. "If the outlook presented in the January Outlook Report will be realized, the

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has secured approval from the Singapore High Court for its restructuring plan, enabling the repayment of customer funds stolen in a massive cyberattack in July 2024.On Jan. 23, the Singapore High Court approved W

By Barbara KollmeyerGreenlight Capital hedge fund says it's mostly avoiding tech stocksTech is set to fuel Wednesday's Wall Street gains, thanks to Stargate AI buzz and Netflix's heady results.Not everyone is a Big Tech superfan. Take Greenlight Capi

LINE NEXT, the Web3 venture under one of Asia’s largest messaging apps, today launched its first batch of Dapps that users can access via LINE mobile messenger, aiming to drive large-scale Web3 adoption in Asia.The applications, named Mini Dapps, enc

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin hit back at rising calls for the resignation of current Ethereum Foundation director Aya Miyaguchi, suggesting it only made changes to the Switzerland-based nonprofit harder.“No. This is not how this game works,” B

PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary - The usage of cryptocurrencies and their sources of mining are both growing exponentially around the globe and are projected to continue in the coming years. Accordi

By Adrian KerrThe dollar fell against a basket of currencies, the yield on the 10-year Treasury eased and bitcoin pulled back from recent record highs in the wake of President Donald Trump's inaugural speech, with the absence of any immediate imposit

Opinion by: Advit Nath, founder and CEO at BlueBridge GlobalThe snow-capped peaks of Davos in 2023 witnessed blockchain technology being heralded as a transformative force for global good. Two years later, the landscape is radically different, yet fa

0729 GMT - Bitcoin falls back, having hit a record high Monday, on initial disappointment that President Trump didn't announce more plans to boost the crypto market at his inauguration, says CMC Markets' Jochen Stanzl in a note. "There were probably

By Caitlin McCabeBitcoin set a new peak above $109,000 and the U.S. dollar fell Monday, with investors considering the implications of a second Donald Trump presidency.Stock futures rose, following gains for equity markets in Asia and Europe. As of a

By Caitlin McCabeBitcoin set a new peak above $109,000 and the U.S. dollar fell Monday, ahead of Donald Trump's swearing in as the 47th president.Stock futures rose, following gains for equity markets in Asia and Europe. As of about 8:25 a.m. ET, con