The acquisition of a minority stake in Juventus Football Club by Tether marks a strategic move into the sports industry which aligns with the company’s broader vision of integrating blockchain, AI, and digital assets into mainstream sectors. Tether Intends to Broaden Crypto Adoption in Sports Tether has announced its acquisition of a minority stake in […]
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Barclays Purchases $131M of Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF
London UK-based Barclays Bank, one of the world’s largest financial institutions with more than $1.5 trillion in assets, purchased $131 million worth of Blackrock’s Ishares spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in 2024. The details were revealed in a routine regulatory filing submitted on Thursday to the SEC. The move marks a sharp shift in the […]
Read MoreBinance’s Billion-Dollar Settlement Fuels Record DOJ Criminal Recoveries
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington has secured a record in criminal recoveries, largely driven by Binance’s settlement. Binance’s Billions Propel U.S. Attorney’s Office to Record Criminal Recoveries The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced on Feb. 12 that it collected a record-breaking $1.5 billion in criminal […]
Read MorePig Butchering Just Got Smarter: 40% Surge Shows Scammers Moving Faster and Hitting Harder
Pig butchering scams exploded in 2024, with fraudsters stealing billions through AI-driven deepfakes and rapid-fire scams, overwhelming victims and outpacing law enforcement crackdowns worldwide. Pig Butchering Scams Surge as AI Fuels New Fraud Tactics Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis released a report on Feb. 13 detailing the rapid growth of pig butchering scams in 2024. These […]
Read MoreSamson Mow Breaks Down El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law Update—Is BTC Still Legal Tender?
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law changes create a complex situation where bitcoin is both legal tender and not, as Samson Mow’s analysis highlights the deeper implications. Bitcoin No Longer ‘Currency’ in El Salvador—Here’s What That Actually Means Changes to El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law have ignited discussions about whether bitcoin retains its status as legal tender. Samson […]
Read MoreBitget Obtains Bulgarian Virtual Asset License in EU Expansion Move
Bitget has acquired a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency, advancing its European Union expansion strategy. Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitget Secures Regulatory Approval in Bulgaria According to the team’s statements shared with Bitcoin.com News, the license permits Bitget to operate a crypto exchange, trading, transfer, custody, and wallet services in Bulgaria, […]
Read MoreCoinbase’s Strong Q4 Performance Blows Past Wall Street’s Predictions
The exchange more than doubled its year-on-year revenue and posted Q4 earnings per share 109% higher than analyst estimates. Strong Q4 Showcase: Coinbase Beats Estimates, Defying Market Predictions Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) beat analyst estimates by an eyepopping 109% when it revealed its Q4 earnings report on Thursday. The firm raked in $6.6 billion […]
Read MoreChinese VC Invests $30 Million in Hong Kong’s Hashkey Group
Bloomberg reports that China’s Gaorong Ventures invested $30 million in Hong Kong’s Hashkey Group, valuing the crypto unicorn near $1.5 billion. Gaorong Ventures Bets on Crypto With $30 Million Investment in Hashkey Gaorong, an early investor in Chinese internet firms such as Meituan and PDD Holdings Inc., has entered the digital asset arena amid growing […]
Read MoreCoinbase Pays Aston Martin Aramco Sponsorship Entirely in USDC Stablecoin
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has partnered with cryptocurrency platform Coinbase in a multi-year deal fully paid in USDC stablecoin, marking a first in Formula One history. USDC Stablecoin Fuels Landmark F1 Sponsorship Between Aston Martin Aramco and Coinbase The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team rebranded in 2021 under owner Lawrence Stroll, announced […]
Read MorePump.fun’s Daily Trading Volume Plummets by 50% From January Peak
Solana-based token launchpad Pump.fun has experienced a significant decline in daily trading volume, dropping by 50% from its January 2025 high. Drop in Trading Volume Could See Pump.fun Lose its Edge Pump.fun‘s daily trading volume hit $270 million on Feb. 13, down approximately 50% from its $544 million peak on Jan. 23. This is according […]
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