Hester Peirce discusses her future NFT plans after serving at the SEC
Though she said she was joking about “becoming an NFT creator” after her time at the SEC, the commissioner signaled she was working “to get crypto policy right” first. Hester…
Citi raises stablecoin market cap forecast to $4T by 2030
High stablecoin market growth in 2025 signals a $1.9 trillion base case and a $4 trillion bull case by 2030, Citi’s analysts said. Citi, an international banking and financial services…
Bullish Bitcoin bets unraveled below $110K: Will October revive risk-on sentiment?
Bitcoin is down 5%, its sharpest weekly drop since March, but October seasonality and long-term holder stability suggest a potential recovery ahead. Key takeaways: Bitcoin suffers its steepest weekly decline…
Understanding Direct Deposit Short-Term Loans and Modern Personal Finance Tools
Instead of visiting brick-and-mortar branches or waiting days for a check to clear, many consumers now receive their salary via direct deposit and turn to online lenders when they need…
Ethereum Layer 2: Taiko Introduces Hoodi Testnet, Replaces Hekla
TLDR Taiko launched the Hoodi testnet on September 25, replacing the Hekla testnet. Hoodi introduces preconfirmations to speed up transaction processing for Ethereum developers. Developers can now test faster transaction…
Bitcoin Feels the September ‘Curse’ as Bears Target $90K–$95K Range, Expert Warns
Bitcoin traded below $110,000 on Sept. 26 amid bearish sentiment and ETF outflows, but analysts see potential for recovery if macro conditions improve. Analyst Perspectives on the Bearish/Bullish Outcome On…
Bitcoin Reclaims $110K As Inflation Holds Steady
The cryptocurrency climbed to $110K after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis published its personal consumption expenditures report on Friday. BTC Inches Upward After Tepid Inflation Report The Bureau of…
Kraken Raises $500M at $15B Valuation, Fuels IPO Speculation
Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly closed a $500 million funding round, reaching a valuation of $50 billion. The raise, which had participation of Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of Kraken,…
HSBC Touts Quantum Win: IBM Test Boosts Bond-Trading Predictions by 34%
HSBC says quantum computing just clocked a real trading win, reporting empirical gains in algorithmic bond pricing with IBM’s hardware and know-how. IBM Heron Takes Flight: HSBC Flags Quantum Gains…
Price predictions 9/26: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, AVAX
Bitcoin and several major altcoins are trying to start a recovery, but they are likely to be met with significant selling pressure at higher levels. Key points: Bitcoin is nearing…
Crypto markets are down, but corporate proxies are doing far worse
Although crypto treasury companies have enjoyed short-term price gains, most have underperformed the underlying assets they hold. Crypto asset prices retraced this week, but the spot market is faring better…
Ether supercycle debate, Circle reversibility plan and Aster’s surge: Finance Redefined
Wall Street adoption may catalyze the first “supercycle” extending Ether’s price appreciation beyond the traditional four-year cycle, according to the largest corporate ETH holder. This week in DeFi, a debate…
‘Stablecoins will save the US dollar’: Eric Trump
US President Donald Trump’s son Eric told the New York Post that stablecoins could “save the US dollar,” and defended his family’s crypto ventures. Eric Trump, son of US President…
What really drives altcoin seasons? A closer look
Key factors, such as Bitcoin dominance, liquidity shifts, market cycles and investor sentiment, drive altcoin season. Altcoin season, often called “altseason,” occurs when a significant portion of altcoins, cryptocurrencies other…
As IPO rumors swirl, Kraken secures $500M funding at $15B valuation: Report
The reported funding round comes amid earlier indications that the crypto exchange is preparing for a potential public offering. Kraken has reportedly raised $500 million at a $15 billion valuation,…