Author: John Smith
Dutch regulators awarded four digital asset service operators new crypto licenses, allowing them to operate anywhere in the European Union under MiCA. MoonPay, BitStaete, FinTech ZBD, and Hidden Road were approved by the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets to receive Markets in Crypto Assets licenses in the Netherlands. Registration with the Dutch AFM paves the way for MoonPay’s crypto payment platform, BitStaete’s digital asset management business, Bitcoin lightning service from FinTech ZBD, and Hidden Road’s broker-clear to operate in any of the EU’s 27-member countries. The four companies join firms like Circle and Socios.com in securing regulatory permission under the…
Sanctum plans to launch staking for its governance token, CLOUD, later this month, according to an official announcement. The Solana (SOL) ecosystem liquid staking token protocol announced the upcoming support for CLOUD staking on via X, noting that the crypto service will go live this month. Sanctum has grown to become one of Solana’s biggest protocols, gaining popularity as investors farmed its tokens. The platform launched its governance token, CLOUD, in July 2024, with a total supply of 1 billion tokens. Sanctum powers Solana’s liquid staking ecosystem by allowing users to stake SOL natively to access the ecosystem’s unified liquidity…
Stellar Lumens price continued rising on Monday, as Bitcoin crossed the resistance at $101,000 and as the crypto fear and greed index moved to the greed zone. Stellar (XLM) rose to $0.4630, gaining nearly 50% from its December low, as previously predicted. The rally happened as most cryptocurrencies bounced back. Bitcoin (BTC) recovered from last month’s low of $92,000 to $101,500, while tokens like Injective, SPX6900, Worldcoin, and Render surged by over 10%. Stellar’s gains were also influenced by Ripple’s (XRP) bullish momentumRipple recently formed a bullish pennant pattern, signaling potential further gains. Some analysts expect that Ripple will surge…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP and Solana face uncertainty, while Rollblock gains momentum with 30,000+ users and a promising growth trajectory. XRP remains in limbo as the ongoing Ripple vs. SEC legal battle fuels uncertainty, compounded by the looming threat of a US federal government shutdown. Similarly, Solana faces continued downward pressure amid broader financial market concerns, exacerbated by a pessimistic statement from the Federal Reserve Chair. In stark contrast, Rollblock (RBLK) is gaining momentum with significant capital inflows and over 30,000 daily…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Ethereum nears ATH, TRON sees bullish predictions for 2025, and Lightchain AI gains traction with early growth potential. The cryptocurrency market is poised for exciting developments as Ethereum (ETH) approaches a potential new all-time high, TRON (TRX) garners bullish predictions for 2025, and Lightchain AI continues to attract attention with its unique approach and early-stage growth potential. These three projects represent diverse opportunities for investors, ranging from established giants to rising stars in the blockchain space. Ethereum poised for…
Ripple is facing numerous fundamental and technical tailwinds that could push its price significantly higher in the ongoing bull cycle. Ripple (XRP), the third-largest cryptocurrency, was trading at $2.45 on Monday as Congress convened to ratify Donald Trump’s presidential win. The token has risen by 375% from its September low and is now a few points below last year’s high of $2.90. Trump’s ratification marks one of the final steps before his inauguration on January 20. The President-elect has promised to make the U.S. a key player in the crypto industry by implementing friendly regulations. One thing that his administration…
The Polymarket odds of Conservative and anti-CBDC candidate Pierre Poilievre becoming Canada’s next Prime Minister surged to 92% following Justin Trudeau’s resignation. After nine years in power, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formally resigned amid mounting scrutiny of his cabinet and the Liberal Party of Canada, according to CNN. The news confirmed a scoop from local media house The Toronto Star, cited in a previous crypto.news report on Monday. Jan. 6. Following the resignation, Polymarket users rallied behind Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in a betting contract titled “Next Prime Minister of Canada.” The Polymarket contract, which has seen over $260,800…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred nearly $1 million in Circle’s USDC stablecoin to his biotech fund donation address, Kanro. On Jan. 6, Buterin executed a series of swaps to sell meme coins in exchange for USDC (USDC) stablecoin tokens designated for charity donations. The “vitalik.eth” address sold approximately 28 meme coins, generating $984,000 from the sales, according to data. Meme coin developers often send free tokens to Buterin’s public wallet, either as a marketing strategy or as a tribute to one of blockchain’s most renowned developers and leaders. Buterin occasionally disposes of these meme tokens to fund philanthropic causes. While…
Learning to buy or sell effectively in the crypto market means you need to learn crypto trading strategies that work in this volatile market. If you spent a considerable amount of time in the crypto markets, you know that not every trading strategy works in this volatile market. While some trading strategies are profitable in some market conditions, they become invalid when market fundamentals are affected. In this article, we will go through the different types of trading strategies for beginners and advanced traders, discuss the tools you can use to trade crypto, and also mention risk management strategies which…
Calamos Investments is introducing a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund with 100% downside protection. Set to debut on the Chicago Board Options Exchange on Jan. 22, the ETF, called CBOJ, aims to address Bitcoin’s volatility while offering growth potential, according to a company release. Bitcoin (BTC) has often deterred risk-averse investors due to its significant price swings. The CBOJ ETF seeks to change that by ensuring investors do not lose money, even if Bitcoin’s value declines. The fund achieves this protection by combining U.S. Treasury bonds with options tied to the CBOE Bitcoin US ETF Index. This structure provides a regulated and…