Efforts to trade using national currencies are intensifying, as nations aim to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and Western financial systems while boosting economic independence. Russia’s Plans for National Currency Payment Systems Signal Declining Dollar Use Countries worldwide are…
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SEC Delays Decision on Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF Until March
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has deferred its decision on the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index exchange-traded fund (ETF), citing the need for additional time to thoroughly review the proposal. SEC Needs More Time to Decide on Bitwise 10…
Wall Street Pepe Surges Past $47M in Presale – WEPE to Lead 2025’s Meme Coin Season?
The race for meme coin dominance in 2025 might have an early leader. Wall Street Pepe (WEPE) has surged past $47 million in its presale phase – adding over $7 million in the past 10 days. This frog-themed project is…
Sygnum Bank Raises $58 Million With Focus on Bitcoin Technology
The $58 million that Sygnum Bank has raised will be utilized to diversify its product line with a particular emphasis on Bitcoin technology. Sygnum Bank Doubles Down on Expansion Plans With New Funding Round Sygnum Bank, a digital asset banking…
SEC Chair’s Dire Crypto Warning: Thousands Are Doomed to Fail
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has warned of widespread crypto failures, labeling the industry as speculative, sentiment-driven, and lacking the fundamental stability needed to survive. Gary Gensler’s Chilling Crypto Forecast: A Ticking Time Bomb of Failures Gary Gensler, the departing chair…
Chainalysis Expands Anti-Fraud Efforts With Alterya Acquisition
Chainalysis, the blockchain analytics firm, has announced its acquisition of Alterya, a firm that harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to combat fraud. Blockchain Analytics Firm Chainalysis Acquires Fraud Detection Startup Alterya Alterya, positioning itself as a preemptive scam detector, claims expertise…
Best Wallet ICO Hits $7M – Top Utility Token for 2025?
Best Wallet’s (BEST) ICO has just passed the $7 million funding milestone. This new Web3 wallet platform is gaining traction due to its vision of becoming a one-stop shop for managing cryptocurrencies on different blockchains. With the BEST token’s first…
Bitcoin ETFs Close the Week in Green As Ether ETFs Plummet
Weekly data for crypto ETFs revealed contrasting fortunes for bitcoin and ether ETFs. Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $307.2 million in net inflows, while spot ether ETFs posted a combined loss of $185.89 million. $185 Million Outflows for Ether ETFs Amid…
Treasury Pick Holds Up to $500K in Blackrock Bitcoin ETF, Vows to Divest Over Conflicts
A Treasury nominee’s six-figure stake in Blackrock’s bitcoin ETF reveals crypto’s grip on elite portfolios, raising stakes for future U.S. economic policy decisions. Blackrock Bitcoin ETF in Spotlight as Bessent’s Financial Ties Unveiled Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for…
IRS on the Chopping Block: Rep. Buddy Carter’s Vision for a Fairer America
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has introduced the Fair Tax Act, a sweeping proposal to dismantle the federal tax code, abolish the IRS, and replace it with a national consumption tax—a move aimed at restoring individual economic freedom and limiting government…