Proposed legislation in Washington aims to relax rules for 401(k) retirement accounts, potentially allowing exposure to cryptocurrencies. This could channel trillions into the crypto market, but labor unions strongly oppose it, citing high volatility and risks to workers’ savings. The debate highlights tensions between innovation and financial security. Labor unions like the American Federation of […]

Five stablecoin issuers, including Circle and Ripple, have received conditional approval for national banking charters from the OCC, boosting the $313 billion stablecoin market in 2025 amid the GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework. The OCC approved charters for Circle’s First National Digital Currency Bank and Ripple National Trust Bank, alongside conversions for BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, […]

A forensic analysis by Bubblemaps uncovers that over 80% of the BRETT memecoin’s supply was rapidly accumulated by more than 100 interconnected wallets linked to insiders right after its launch on February 23, 2024, highlighting coordinated origins that fueled early hype but now contribute to its 2025 downturn. Bubblemaps visualization reveals wallet clusters funded from […]

The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is facing uneven enforcement across the EU, sparking debates on shifting oversight from national regulators to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) for consistent application and reduced regulatory arbitrage. Uneven licensing: Germany has issued around 30 crypto licenses, while Luxembourg has approved only three, highlighting disparities in MiCA […]

Solana’s native DEX trading launch by Coinbase, the unveiling of a Bitcoin statue at the NYSE, and surging crypto markets amid Fed rate cuts highlight key 2025 developments driving innovation and volatility in digital assets. Solana enables native token trading on its DEX without listings, boosting DeFi accessibility and network efficiency. Bitcoin’s cultural milestone with […]

Tom Lee, Chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies, has commended Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy for establishing a $1.44 billion cash reserve to support shareholder dividends during Bitcoin price declines, avoiding the need to liquidate its $61 billion Bitcoin holdings. Strategy’s cash reserve provides financial stability amid Bitcoin volatility. The reserve enables dividend payments without selling Bitcoin […]

Bitcoin accumulation has surged in December 2025, with investors adding 78,000 BTC worth $7.2 billion between the 1st and 10th. This reflects growing confidence amid consolidation around $91,000-$92,000, potentially pushing prices toward $100,000 if buying pressure persists. Accumulators scooped 78,000 BTC in early December, increasing balances from 237,000 to 315,000 BTC, signaling strong investor confidence. […]

Ripple Payments has partnered with Swiss crypto bank Amina Bank to integrate its fiat-to-stablecoin payment infrastructure, enabling faster, lower-cost cross-border transactions with enhanced reliability and transparency for regulated financial services. Ripple Payments’ collaboration with Amina Bank builds on prior integration of the RLUSD stablecoin in July, strengthening blockchain adoption in traditional finance. This partnership allows […]

Crypto investor demand for memecoins remains at lows not seen since early 2024, even as speculative interest surges in traditional finance leveraged ETFs reaching $239 billion. This shift highlights a preference for regulated products over high-risk digital assets amid ongoing market caution. Memecoin dominance versus altcoins hits a two-year low, signaling reduced enthusiasm for speculative […]

Proposed legislation in Washington aims to relax rules for 401(k) retirement accounts, potentially allowing exposure to cryptocurrencies. This could channel trillions into the crypto market, but labor unions strongly oppose it, citing high volatility and risks to workers’ savings. The debate highlights tensions between innovation and financial security. Labor unions like the American Federation of […]

Five stablecoin issuers, including Circle and Ripple, have received conditional approval for national banking charters from the OCC, boosting the $313 billion stablecoin market in 2025 amid the GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework. The OCC approved charters for Circle’s First National Digital Currency Bank and Ripple National Trust Bank, alongside conversions for BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, […]

A forensic analysis by Bubblemaps uncovers that over 80% of the BRETT memecoin’s supply was rapidly accumulated by more than 100 interconnected wallets linked to insiders right after its launch on February 23, 2024, highlighting coordinated origins that fueled early hype but now contribute to its 2025 downturn. Bubblemaps visualization reveals wallet clusters funded from […]

The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is facing uneven enforcement across the EU, sparking debates on shifting oversight from national regulators to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) for consistent application and reduced regulatory arbitrage. Uneven licensing: Germany has issued around 30 crypto licenses, while Luxembourg has approved only three, highlighting disparities in MiCA […]

Solana’s native DEX trading launch by Coinbase, the unveiling of a Bitcoin statue at the NYSE, and surging crypto markets amid Fed rate cuts highlight key 2025 developments driving innovation and volatility in digital assets. Solana enables native token trading on its DEX without listings, boosting DeFi accessibility and network efficiency. Bitcoin’s cultural milestone with […]

Tom Lee, Chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies, has commended Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy for establishing a $1.44 billion cash reserve to support shareholder dividends during Bitcoin price declines, avoiding the need to liquidate its $61 billion Bitcoin holdings. Strategy’s cash reserve provides financial stability amid Bitcoin volatility. The reserve enables dividend payments without selling Bitcoin […]

Bitcoin accumulation has surged in December 2025, with investors adding 78,000 BTC worth $7.2 billion between the 1st and 10th. This reflects growing confidence amid consolidation around $91,000-$92,000, potentially pushing prices toward $100,000 if buying pressure persists. Accumulators scooped 78,000 BTC in early December, increasing balances from 237,000 to 315,000 BTC, signaling strong investor confidence. […]

Ripple Payments has partnered with Swiss crypto bank Amina Bank to integrate its fiat-to-stablecoin payment infrastructure, enabling faster, lower-cost cross-border transactions with enhanced reliability and transparency for regulated financial services. Ripple Payments’ collaboration with Amina Bank builds on prior integration of the RLUSD stablecoin in July, strengthening blockchain adoption in traditional finance. This partnership allows […]

Crypto investor demand for memecoins remains at lows not seen since early 2024, even as speculative interest surges in traditional finance leveraged ETFs reaching $239 billion. This shift highlights a preference for regulated products over high-risk digital assets amid ongoing market caution. Memecoin dominance versus altcoins hits a two-year low, signaling reduced enthusiasm for speculative […]