Category: crypto

Tether partners with Opera MiniPay wallet to provide access to USDt and Tether Gold XAU₮ in emerging markets. Opera shares increase by 18% following the announcement. MiniPay has seen significant growth in transfers and peer payments, with support for stablecoins and gold to protect against inflation and currency volatility.

Pepe is trading at $0.0000043, down 29% monthly with potential for mean-reversion spikes if liquidity returns. Whales are fading rallies, but the price is holding the 21-day EMA. Upside targets are $0.000007-$0.000012. Hyperliquid trader predicts a $69B market cap by 2026, anchoring community expectations despite drawdown.

SpaceX and xAI are in early talks for a $1.25 trillion merger that would combine Starlink’s satellite network with xAI’s AI capabilities. Analysts predict potential benefits for defense, communications, and autonomous tech, but caution about execution and regulatory risks. The merger could reshape the AI, telecom, and aerospace industries.

Trump denies knowledge of a $500M Abu Dhabi-linked deal for World Liberty Financial, run by his sons. The deal, involving UAE security chief Sheikh Tahnoon, raises conflict of interest and ethics concerns. Lawmakers question potential corruption and influence on AI chip export policy. White House denies any wrongdoing, emphasizing separation between Trump’s presidency and family…

ING Germany has launched cryptocurrency ETP trading for retail clients, allowing them to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP through securities accounts. The platform partners with issuers like 21Shares and VanEck, using regulated venues like Xetra to align with MiCA-era rules. This service enables customers to invest in ETPs tracking various cryptocurrencies without managing wallets…

GameStop Corp. has garnered investor interest after CEO Ryan Cohen announced a focused project. The company now holds $9 billion in assets and is looking for a major acquisition in the consumer or retail sector. Cohen’s strategy is supported by high-profile investors, and the company is pivoting away from its struggling retail legacy.

Pi Network has unblocked nearly 2.5 million users for Mainnet migration after security and compliance checks. They are exploring palm print authentication for KYC. Over 700,000 users will soon be able to submit KYC applications. Validator rewards distribution is expected by March 2026. Pi aims to grow its ecosystem while maintaining security and scalability.

The Trump administration’s proposal to provide $1,000 in seed funding to U.S. children has been praised by industry leaders like Vanguard Group CEO Salim Ramji. The initiative aims to foster financial growth by capping fees and investing in diversified indexes. However, critics raise concerns about financial literacy, market risks, trustee selection, and logistical challenges.

Trump promised to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world” in his second term, but a year later, progress has been limited. Despite appointing a “crypto czar” and signing an Executive Order, Bitcoin prices have plummeted, leaving investors with losses. Trump himself has made significant profits from crypto investments.

Market analysts are discussing the potential for a prolonged downturn in cryptocurrency markets following Bitcoin’s recent price decline. Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone predicts further declines, while Dave Weisberger believes in Bitcoin’s strong fundamentals. James Lavish links Bitcoin’s performance to broader economic trends and uncertainty about the U.S. economy. These contrasting views reflect ongoing debate in the…