Category: crypto

Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss agreed to pay a $5 million fine to settle CFTC allegations of misleading regulators in their bid to launch the first US-regulated Bitcoin futures contract. The settlement avoided a trial set to begin after Trump’s second inauguration. Gemini also announced plans to exit the Canadian market in 2024.

Enron has introduced a comedic product, the “Enron Egg,” a fictitious micro-nuclear reactor, as part of its parody brand revival. The announcement, featuring a fictional CEO boasting about the reactor’s capabilities, blends humor with references to the company’s infamous collapse in 2001. The parody has garnered mixed reactions, critiquing modern product launches while resonating with…

Calamos Investments is launching a new Bitcoin ETF called CBOJ on Jan. 22, offering 100% downside protection and a risk-managed way to invest in Bitcoin. The ETF uses a combination of US Treasuries and options to shield against losses and reset annually with a new upside cap. Market observers expect intense competition in the growing…

The crypto market is expected to continue growing in 2025 due to increasing institutional adoption, evolving regulations, and expanding DeFi ecosystems. Bitcoin dominance has increased, with strong fundamentals despite a sharp correction. DeFi and stablecoin markets are also seeing significant growth, with AI agents playing an emerging role in the crypto ecosystem.

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, is the frontrunner to become the next Prime Minister based on Polymarket odds. He has strong support from the blockchain community due to his advocacy for Bitcoin and opposition to central bank digital currency. Poilievre’s policies focus on smaller government and economic independence.

Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at TRM Labs, likened the excitement around crypto in the US under President-elect Donald Trump to a space race. He highlighted Trump’s pro-crypto nominations for his cabinet and suggested establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the US to boost the asset’s value creation.

Stacks, a layer-2 blockchain built on Bitcoin, experienced a significant outage lasting over four hours, halting transaction processing. The team is investigating a delay in block production caused by a signer. Despite the outage, the network’s token, STX, remains unaffected. Additionally, the project reached a milestone with its sBTC initiative, reaching a total supply of…

Crypto-related products saw a record $44.2 billion in inflows last year, driven by the introduction of US spot-based ETFs. Bitcoin dominated, with $38 billion in inflows, while Ethereum also performed well. US led global inflows, with significant outflows from Canada and Sweden. Bitcoin investment products in the US saw positive inflows in 2025.

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MicroStrategy recently acquired 1,070 Bitcoin for $101 million, bringing its total holdings to 447,470 BTC. The company also adopted new FASB rules for crypto reporting, estimating a net increase of $12.8 billion in retained earnings. However, the firm faces risks due to its Bitcoin-centric strategy, including price volatility and regulatory challenges. CEO Michael Saylor expressed…