Crypto News

Bitcoin Jumps to $105,000 as Fed Fears Fade

Bitcoin rose to $105,000 following the Fed's decision to hold rates steady, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling openness to crypto banking.Source link

Forbes Ranks Best Crypto Exchanges for 2025: CME Group, Coinbase Lead the List

According to Forbes’ research of retail crypto traders, asset safety remained the most critical feature that exchange users want. Crypto Users Have Crossed the 500 Million Mark Globally Forbes has released its third annual “Best Crypto Exchange” ranking, evaluating over 200 firms based on security, trading volume, fees, and regulatory compliance. Topping the list isSource link

Utah House Committee Approves Bill for Investment of Public Funds in Digital Assets

The proposed bill which will allow for investment of public funds in eligible digital assets received the House committee’s approval. Utah Accelerates Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Utah’s House Committee on Economic Development has passed a recommendation for Utah’s H.B. 230 Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments to be approved. The bill was passed by an 8-1Source link

Ripple CEO Praises New Treasury Secretary—Expects Pro-Crypto, Pro-Tech Reforms

Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, is now the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under Trump. Crypto leaders, including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse, celebrate his pro-innovation stance, anticipating major policy shifts. Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Signaling Pro-Crypto Shift Scott Bessent has been confirmed as the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Donald Trump, followingSource link

SEC Logs Spot Litecoin ETF Filing from Canary Capital, Opens Comment Period

Canary's proposed Litecoin ETF aims to eliminate the technological hurdles that have historically irked mainstream investors.Source link