Month: January 2025

Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency by market value, surged 121% last year to cross the six-figure mark, outshining traditional assets. However, this performance falls short in comparison to Pythagoras Investment Management’s Alpha Long Biased Strategy, which pushed the envelope even further. The fund, which combines a BTC base position...

Investment management firm Calamos was gearing up to launch the world’s first 100% downside-protected Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund, according to a Monday press release. What Happened: The ETF will employ a mix of Treasury securities and options on the CBOE Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index, an investment avenue that tracks the price returns from...

Binance to support aelf network upgrade, temporarily halting deposits and withdrawals on Jan. 15, 2025. In anticipation of a network update, Binance has announced that it will temporarily suspend token deposits and withdrawals on the aelf (ELF) network on Jan.…...

Jeju Island, South Korea’s most famous tourist destination, is embracing blockchain technology to transform its tourism sector. Starting in the second half of 2025, the self-governing province plans to roll out NFT-based digital visitor cards, offering discounts, travel subsidies, and special membership perks at popular attractions. NFT Visitor Cards...

Legendary trader Peter Brandt predicted a possible $500 billion market cap for payments-focused cryptocurrency XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) on Monday if certain trading patterns come to fruition. What Happened: Brandt, a seasoned technical analyst with nearly 50 years of experience, highlighted the significance of XRP’s ‘half mast flag’ trading pattern in...

The Dec. 2024 report highlights key developments in market capitalization, Bitcoin’s rise, Ethereum’s growth, and the expanding role of AI in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The report from Binance Research highlights important changes that occurred in the cryptocurrency sector in Dec.…...

TL;DR Veteran trader Peter Brandt envisioned a potential 50% BTC correction, with altcoins and meme coins possibly collapsing by 90% and 100%. On the other hand, many analysts foresee BTC reaching $120K – $200K in the following months, with some suggesting the bull market could possibly last until 2026....

Bettors on the federally authorized betting platform Kalshi predicted a 21% chance of Donald Trump buying Greenland, amid the President-elect’s controversial effort to acquire the autonomous Danish region.  What happened: A new betting contract titled “Will Trump buy Greenland?” went live on Dec. 21, with odds in favor of...

Authorities worldwide appears to be ramping up efforts to combat cryptocurrency scams and AI-related fraud, as these threats continue to evolve and target unsuspecting victims. Recent cases from Vietnam, the United States, and Hong Kong highlight the growing sophistication of these criminal activities and the global response aimed at...

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), sold meme coins gifted to him by project creators on Monday and allocated the proceeds toward his biotechnology charity Kanro. What Happened: Buterin swapped notable coins like Neiro (NEIRO), Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB)-inspired ESTEE, Marvin Inu (MARVIN), and several others for over...