Ah, the brevity of life, or rather, the brevity of this recap! The PI token, that elusive creature, made its grand debut on Bitget, MEXC, and OKX, soaring to a dizzying $2 before plummeting to a mere $0.63. Talk about a dramatic entrance! Ripple (XRP) danced its way to nearly $2.75 after Brazil’s securities regulator … Read more
CrossFi teams up with five industry bigwigs to pump up liquidity and token utility like a balloon animal! These partnerships are like a DeFi buffet, strengthening CrossFi’s ecosystem and expanding its global footprint! Hold onto your wallets, folks! CrossFi, the DeFi ecosystem that’s more ambitious than a squirrel on espresso, has just announced five strategic … Read more
What to know: Alas, the crypto market finds itself in a desolate state, devoid of any uplifting catalysts, as the report laments. JPMorgan, in its infinite wisdom, suggests that the positioning of CME futures indicates a dwindling appetite among institutional investors. It appears that any positive crypto initiatives from the new U.S. administration are as … Read more
In the grand theater of cryptocurrency, where fortunes are made and lost faster than one can say “blockchain,” the illustrious CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, has taken to the stage with a flourish. With a voice that could silence a room full of skeptics, he has declared Pi Network a veritable scam, a charade worthy … Read more
Ah, the thrilling world of cryptocurrency options! Around 16,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Feb. 21, with a notional value of roughly $1.6 billion. But worry not, dear reader, for this week’s expiry event is smaller than last week’s and one of the tiniest of the year. 😜 Bitcoin Options Expiry: A Snooze-Fest? … Read more
Title: “Tokyo’s Bitcoin Hoarder: Scrooge McDuck of Crypto or Financial Genius? 🪙😂” Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 2,100 BTC with $6.6M Acquisition Ah, Metaplanet, that enterprising steward of capital, doth declare its coffers brimming with 2,100 parts of ye enchanted Bitcoin treasure, a hoard now measured at nigh $196 million! Pray tell, what wizardry causeth … Read more
In a shocking turn of events, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has thrown in the towel in their quest to slap securities laws on decentralized finance (DeFi). Yes, you read that right! The regulatory watchdog has withdrawn its appeal of a ruling that blocked their attempt to expand securities laws to cover DeFi. … Read more
XRP ETF: The Crypto Conquest of Brazil 🚀 XRP ETF: The Crypto Conquest of Brazil 🚀 As I strolled through the sun-kissed streets of Rio, I couldn’t help but ponder the peculiarities of fate. For in the land of samba and Carnival, a new rhythm has taken hold – the beat of cryptocurrency. And Brazil, … Read more
What to know (or pretend to care about): Bitcoin mining revenue stayed at a cool $1.4 billion in January 2025. That’s a lot of pizzas 🍕. Public mining companies hogged 30% of the network’s hashrate. Greedy much? The top five mining firms are now in a digital arms race. May the best algorithm win! 🤖 … Read more
Japan is set to perform a merry dance around stablecoin regulations, making life jollier for intermediaries and crypto enthusiasts alike! The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has given a hearty thumbs-up to a report suggesting modifications to current statutory regulations. These changes aim to increase financial flexibility and protect digital asset ownership for users. So, grab … Read more