Stablecoins Dominate Digital Asset Transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa, Surpassing Bitcoin
A study revealed that stablecoins represented 43% of cryptocurrency transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, significantly outpacing bitcoin’s 18.1% share. Transaction Growth and...
Metaplanet Acquires 518 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 18,113 BTC Valued at $1.85 Billion
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) has announced the acquisition of an additional 518 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations,...
Stripe Quietly Building ‘Tempo’ Blockchain With Paradigm’s Backing: Report
A newly published report says fintech heavyweight Stripe is quietly crafting a payments-driven blockchain dubbed “Tempo” in collaboration with cryptocurrency venture capital firm...
Crypto Miners Drained Enough Power to Light up a City — Kazakhstan Cracks Down
Authorities in Kazakhstan have uncovered a scheme involving electricity companies illegally supplying power to cryptocurrency miners. Violations of Digital Mining Laws Authorities in...
Western Union Seals $500M Intermex Deal to Command Americas Money Transfer Race
Western Union is set to expand its global reach with a $500 million Intermex acquisition, adding Intermex’s Ripple partnership to its arsenal of...
‘No One Wants ETH in the Long Run’—Samson Mow Warns of BTC-Driven Pump and Dump
A prominent bitcoin advocate and JAN3’s CEO, Samson Mow, alleged a cyclical trading pattern fueling recent ETH- BTC price shifts. He claimed that...
Crypto ETFs Dominate Institutional Portfolios Amid Record-Breaking Demand
Crypto ETFs are dominating new fund launches, attracting billions as investors flock to regulated bitcoin and ethereum exposure, eclipsing traditional offerings and reshaping...
XRP Bullish Sentiment Builds as Vivopower Expands Exposure With Ripple and RLUSD Stake
Vivopower signals aggressive confidence in XRP, securing discounted Ripple equity to amass vast token exposure while positioning for growth alongside Ripple’s rapidly expanding...
SEC Declares Ripple-XRP Case Closed—Shifts Focus to Clear Crypto Rules
The end of the Ripple v SEC legal saga fueled renewed optimism for XRP and the broader crypto market as regulators pivot toward...
Bitmine Secures Largest Global ETH Treasury With $4.96B Holdings
Bitmine now holds the world’s largest ethereum treasury, valued at over $4.96 billion. The company’s holdings total 1,150,263 ETH tokens as of August...