Category: crypto

Bitcoin rose 2% on Monday, reaching near $110,000 before easing back. Over $274 million in crypto liquidations occurred in 24 hours, with long positions being more affected. The market saw gradual retracement over two weeks, with attention on maintaining support at $107,000. Bitcoin’s market cap is $2.17 trillion.

Sonic community members have voted in favor of expanding into the United States and strengthening ties with traditional finance. This includes creating a US subsidiary, launching an exchange-traded product, and implementing new financing structures. The plan also includes changes to fee distribution to reward active participants and create a deflationary supply model.

Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at Sentora, discusses XRP’s growth in 2025, reaching all-time high prices and expanding its narrative. Legal victories and institutional interest have fueled this growth, with developments such as the RLUSD stablecoin and XRPL EVM sidechain contributing to XRP’s adoption in the DeFi ecosystem. Additionally, the concentration of institutional ownership and developments…

Evin McMullen, co-founder & CEO at Billions.Network, argues that zero-knowledge (ZK)-wrapped digital identity is not a solution due to the risks of coercion and loss of pseudonymity. Vitalik Buterin supports this argument, advocating for a pluralistic and decentralized model of digital identity using Profile DIDs. This approach is already in use by over 9,000 projects,…

The controversy between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots over the removal of the 80-byte limit on OP_RETURN data in the upcoming v30 release highlights ideological differences about the purpose and function of Bitcoin. Supporters of Core argue for innovation and user freedom, while Knots backers warn of blockchain bloat and centralization. The dispute may lead…

Stephan Lutz, the CEO of BitMEX, discusses his background and journey in the crypto industry. He highlights BitMEX’s focus on derivatives and security measures, such as the copy trading feature. Stephan also talks about potential U.S. market expansion and upcoming plans for BitMEX in 2025 and beyond.

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin praised Fundstrat’s Tom Lee’s vision for the future of finance and the expanding role of Ethereum in traditional institutions. Lubin predicts a significant increase in the value of ETH and believes that Wall Street giants will soon adopt Ethereum for their business infrastructure. Institutional buyers are already investing in ETH, marking…

Bitcoin historically performs poorly in September, with losses in 8 out of the last 11 years. Retail investors may take profits after summer rallies to cover expenses. September typically marks a local bottom before rebounding in October. Recent weakness attributed to thin market order books and macroeconomic uncertainty. Traders monitor on-chain and macro signals for…

The ongoing debate about Bitcoin as a method of payment versus a store of value continues, with prices soaring and institutional interest growing. While some argue that Bitcoin’s original purpose was for payments, the narrative has shifted towards it being seen as digital gold. The future of Bitcoin’s relevance may depend on its ability to…

Recent data shows that both Bitcoin and gold experienced outflows at the same time, deviating from historical trends. This rare correlation indicates uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment and shifting investor psychology. Until the Federal Reserve’s path is clearer, both assets may continue to face pressure and remain on the sidelines.