Author: John Smith

In the Feb. 6 episode of the Lunaticoin podcast, the third richest businessman in Mexico Ricardo Salinas criticized Europe for leaning towards Central Bank Digital Currencies and having weak investment vitality. During the podcast episode, Grupo Salinas, founder and author of the book The Bitcoin Enlightenment: Ending the Fiat Dark Age, Ricardo Salinas, compared Europe to a museum, saying that nothing happens there and it has a weak investment climate. He criticized European regulators for preparing to enforce CBDCs on residents, whom he compared to animals kept in the cages of the zoo. Salinas said that the way out for them is…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Crypto traders are shifting focus to PropiChain, an AI-powered altcoin with explosive growth potential in the property market. Savvy crypto traders are setting their sights beyond the fleeting hype of PEPE and the established gains of Solana (SOL). They’re focusing on new projects such as PropiChain (PCHAIN), an AI-powered altcoin with the potential for explosive growth in the growing property management sector. Why PEPE and Solana traders are eyeing PropiChain While meme coins like PEPE and high-cap blockchain projects…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Crypto markets decline as asset-backed tokens struggle, but a Solana-based meme coin is gaining momentum. As the crypto market continues its downward trend, some well-known tokens are facing tough times while unexpected players are gearing up for a possible surge. While certain asset-backed digital currencies struggle, a humorous coin built on the Solana network is preparing to make waves. Could this be the next big mover in the crypto space? DOGEN soars 500% after DEX listing; what’s next with…

The XRP price turned green for four consecutive days as Ripple ETF odds surged on Polymarket and as most XRP Ledger tokens rallied. Ripple (XRP) rose to $2.78 on Friday, marking its highest level this month and a 50% gain from February’s lows. The rally came as odds increased that the Securities and Exchange Commission will approve a spot XRP ETF this year. A Polymarket prediction market, which has recorded $37,000 in volume, currently places these odds at 80%. Polymarket odds have proven highly accurate in past events, including the last U.S. election, where they correctly predicted Donald Trump’s victory.…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. In 2024, liquid staking became the dominant niche in DeFi. Offering an opportunity to unlock extra liquidity to the crypto industry without minting excessive Ethereum (ETH), the technology rose to the top of the DeFi mountain and crossed the threshold of $60 bln in TVL.  It is to little surprise, as block reward accruing assets are the most productive assets in decentralized finance and should be used as high-quality collateral in DeFi. However, despite the surge in…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. A new meme coin challenger is making waves, and with meme tokens on the rise, all eyes are on whether this one can deliver big gains. In the buzzing world of meme coins, a fresh contender is grabbing attention fast. Just as the market heats up with a bull run, a fierce new player is setting the stage for big surprises. Investors and enthusiasts are closely watching and speculating whether this newcomer might deliver massive gains, potentially multiplying investments…

Sonic, formerly known as Fantom, was the second-best performing top-100 crypto coin this wee, as it jumped by 25%. Sonic (S) soared to a weekly high of $0.5882 on Thursday, its highest level since January 31 and 75% above its lowest point this year.  The token jumped as third-party data showed that its ecosystem was doing well. According to DeFi Llama, the total value locked in the ecosystem surged to a record high of $400 million, a big increase from the $27.5 million it had at the start of the year. Most dApps in the ecosystem have had a big…

A former Near Protocol employee had an awkward moment on a public call when he accidentally shared his screen, revealing some NSFW images—and it just so happened to line up with a little price bump for the NEAR token. Andrew Krynin, ex-business development manager, was on a livestream with Near contributor Cameron Dennis when two suggestive pics popped up for everyone to see. Viewers got a glimpse of his laptop files, and clips of the mishap quickly made the rounds on X. Near Protocol (NEAR) responded with a formal apology, saying they take “full responsibility,” and removed the video shortly…

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission held the first meeting of its Virtual Asset Consultative Panel on Feb. 14, marking a key step in shaping the city’s crypto regulations. According to the official announcement, the panel was led by SFC Executive Director Dr. Eric Yip. It brings together top executives from all licensed cryptocurrency trading platforms in Hong Kong. Its main goal is to safeguard investors while assisting in the development of a robust and resilient cryptocurrency industry.  Dr. Yip stressed the VACP’s function in establishing regulatory priorities and encouraging creativity, stating: “The VACP is part of the SFC’s proactive…

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued a public alert cautioning investors against meme coin advertisements due to their high-risk nature. Dubai’s crypto regulator the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued a warning about meme coin promotions as meme coins show no signs of losing popularity. In a Feb. 13 public alert, VARA, which oversees the virtual asset sector in Dubai, cautioned investors about the risks tied to these tokens, including price manipulation, liquidity issues, and potential fraud. “Meme coins are highly speculative and volatile assets, frequently subject to market manipulation. Many such assets lack intrinsic value and derive their…