In a potential win for the crypto industry, the Senate Banking Committee has canceled its vote on the reappointment of US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, known for her critical stance on Bitcoin and other digital assets.  This development, reported by FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett,...

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs pushed institutional crypto adoption this year to new highs. In light of the new, crypto-friendly US presidential administration and broader rally, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas expects to see more crypto ETFs rolling out next year. This may include XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL), and...

Ohio State Representative Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Township) introduced new legislation on December 17, 2024, aimed at authorizing the state treasury to invest in Bitcoin as part of its asset portfolio. Known as House Bill 703, the “Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act” seeks to establish a dedicated BTC fund within the...

Popular cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced Tuesday that it will discontinue its withdrawal and custody services in France owing to increasing regulatory pressures. What Happened: Bybit asked its French users to withdraw their funds before Jan. 8, 2025, at 8 a.m. UTC, to avoid any potential issues with account access or fund transfers. The exchange said...

Bitwise’s new Solana staking ETP, BSOL, enters the European market with competitive rewards and low fees, surpassing rivals....

Veteran Wall Street investor Ross Gerber hinted at a promising future for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Tuesday, seemingly elevating it to the level of gold. What Happened: Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, posted a cryptic message alongside an image of a rainbow on X. “If you look closely....

A newly uncovered public document reveals that the Bitcoin Policy Institute, a research and advocacy group in the United States, has drafted an executive order that aims to designate Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. This proposed order is designed to take effect immediately upon being signed by President-elect...

Riding the currents of market excitement and community-driven momentum, Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) have long been investor favorites. But when both tokens go into periods of consolidation, a new competitor is taking the front stage with more returns and creative features. DTX Exchange (DTX) is changing how...

President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about building a strategic Bitcoin reserve have sparked a bull run amid the prospect of Bitcoin becoming a US reserve asset. Furthermore, the bullish altcoin action is expected to resume after the December 18 Fed rate cuts announcement, spotlighting Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and DTX...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) might need to undergo a costly and time-consuming update process to ward off the threat from quantum computing in the future, according to a Tuesday report that cited a study. What Happened: The study, led by the University of Kent’s School of Computing, estimated that a protocol update...