Tag: Crypto

Barstool Sports founder and social media personality Dave Portnoy has doubled down on his crypto investments, revealing during a livestream on February 3 that he purchased an additional $1 million worth of XRP. Why XRP? Portnoy, known for his unapologetic approach to trading and gambling, made the announcement as...

Less than a day after launching Super Bowl betting contracts, Robinhood shut them down at the CFTC’s request. On Feb. 4, Robinhood pulled the plug on its Super Bowl betting contracts just a day after launch, following a request from…...

The rapid rise of CALICOIN highlights the potential for innovative tech to drive market interest, but also underscores volatility in crypto markets. The post Cyborg-made Solana meme token CALICOIN soars to $30 million market cap in two hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Bitdeer announced today that it had acquired a 101-MW gas-fired power plant near Fox Creek, Alberta, to build a “vertically integrated” BTC mining operation. “We are really excited about planting roots in Alberta, our first site in Canada. This acquisition is the culmination of extensive...

Republican lawmakers announce a bicameral working group to fast-track crypto regulations, focusing on stablecoins and digital asset market rules in a major push for long-awaited industry clarity. Republican lawmakers are stepping up their efforts to bring clear rules to the…...

Ripple’s technology chief, David Schwartz, said the firm is investigating after its XRP Ledger stopped for just over an hour on Feb. 4....

Crypto analyst Matthew Hyland says the market may not see altcoin prices return to December levels until at least April....

Gold prices surged to an unprecedented high of $2,849.05 per ounce on Wednesday, driven by renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East. The precious metal has demonstrated resilience this year, posting a 7.31% year-to-date gain, outperforming Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) 4.27% increase during the same period....

Shiba Inu whales are back in action, initiating massive transactions worth millions of dollars. Recently, on-chain data revealed that Shiba Inu whales had moved a staggering 15.1 trillion SHIB tokens in just one day. This significant SHIB transfer comes amid its market crash to new lows. With the increased...

The incident highlights the resilience and self-correcting capabilities of blockchain networks, emphasizing the importance of robust safeguards. The post XRP Ledger resumes operation after brief network halt, no loss of user assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing....