Category: crypto

Analyst Owen Lau believes the recent cryptocurrency rally has strong momentum, with support from improving policy developments and increased institutional participation. The rally is fueled by regulatory progress in the US and growing integration of traditional finance with digital assets. Institutional demand and ETF flows are reinforcing the market surge.

Solana and XRP are at key technical levels as traders await the February U.S. employment report. Strong data could lead to expectations of higher interest rates, while weaker data could result in rate cuts, impacting the demand for cryptocurrencies. Both tokens are showing signs of stabilization and potential for price movements based on macroeconomic conditions.

Cybersecurity researchers warn of a powerful iPhone exploit kit called Coruna being used in cybercrime campaigns targeting cryptocurrency users. The malware can scan devices for crypto wallet recovery phrases and financial data. It has been used by nation-state espionage and financially motivated cybercrime groups. Updating to the latest iOS versions is recommended.

Bitwise Asset Management donated $233,000 to Bitcoin open-source developers as part of its commitment to allocate 10% of gross profits from its Bitcoin ETF. The donation will support three organizations focused on sustaining the Bitcoin ecosystem. Bitwise praised the developers as essential contributors to the decentralized network.

X Money has launched a high-profile limited external beta, with support from Elon Musk and William Shatner on social media. The platform focuses on fiat payments, debit cards, and cash deposits with up to 6% APY. Musk envisions it as a central hub for financial services, with potential future crypto integration.

ChangeNOW is leading the non-custodial swap market with median settlement times of under one minute, compared to the industry median of 45 minutes. The platform’s speed advantage has widened significantly, with Swapzone’s benchmark data showing a 45x difference in processing times. ChangeNOW aims to establish near-instant settlement as the new industry standard.

Polymarket quietly removed a contract allowing users to bet on nuclear weapon detonation probabilities amidst public and political scrutiny. Concerns of insider exploitation arose as heavy betting occurred around military events. U.S. senators are increasing scrutiny of death and war-related markets, urging regulators to examine platforms like Polymarket.

X is updating its Creator Revenue Sharing policies to penalize users who post AI-generated videos of armed conflict without clear disclosure. Violators will be suspended from revenue sharing for 90 days, with repeat offenses leading to permanent removal from the program. Enforcement will be triggered by Community Notes or AI-detection signals in content metadata. The…

GSR withdrew 3,000 ETH from Binance worth $6.23m, signaling a shift in liquidity. The move coincides with a rebound in the crypto market, with BTC and ETH posting gains. Decreased leverage and cautious positioning by traders are seen in on-chain and derivatives metrics, indicating tightening liquidity conditions.

DDC Enterprise has increased its BTC holdings to 2,183 coins and provided record guidance for 2025 revenue. The company purchased an additional 65 BTC, with BTC trading near $72k. This move reflects a trend of smaller corporates adopting BTC as a balance-sheet asset. The company aims for revenue between $39m to $41m.