Author: John Smith

PENGU and POPCAT will available for trading on Coinbase starting Feb. 13 at 9:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC), boosting both tokens’ prices. In a recent post, major crypto exchange Coinbase said that it will be adding trading support for Solana (SOL)-based meme coins, Popcat (POPCAT) and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU). The exchange will open trading support on Feb. 13 at 9:00 Pacific Time if Coinbase deems liquidity is sufficient for both tokens. Trading support will be available for POPCAT-USD and PENGU-USD pairs, which will begin launching in phases. However, Coinbase also warned users that trading for POPCAT and PENGU may be…

The price of the Notcoin token jumped 10% after an optimistic update from the project’s founder sparked excitement among speculators. Notcoin (NOT), a meme coin that gained popularity through its Telegram-based clicker game, jumped 10% on Thursday after its founder announced the token’s U.S. expansion. Notcoin’s founder Sasha Plotvinov shared the news in an X post on Feb. 13, saying that “Notcoin will become available for US market tomorrow.” The announcement seemingly sparked immediate excitement among holders and speculators. Amid the news, the token briefly touched $0.0032 before pulling back to $0.003. Plotvinov didn’t provide any other details though, nor…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As geopolitical tensions shake the markets, altcoins struggle while Lightchain AI gains traction as a potential long-term investment. As geopolitical tensions escalate, particularly with President Donald Trump’s latest moves in the trade war, markets are reacting with volatility, especially in the cryptocurrency sector. Altcoins, often more susceptible to market fluctuations, have taken a significant hit, leaving investors wondering where to park their money during this turbulent period. While many traditional assets and altcoins struggle, one emerging project is gaining…

After a failed launch in 2022, Coinbase is now seeking approval from Indian regulators to restart its operations in the country. More than a year after pulling out of India, Coinbase seems to be working on making a comeback. The U.S.-based crypto exchange is reportedly talking to Indian regulators, including the Financial Intelligence Unit, TechCrunch has learned, citing sources close to the matter. Coinbase’s previous attempt to launch services in India ended in April 2022. The company introduced support for India’s popular UPI payment system but had to suspend operations just three days later. The National Payments Corporation of India…

Due to a number of planned advancements in the BNB Chain’s 2025 roadmap, BNB has surpassed SOL to become the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market cap.  In the past 24 hours, BNB’s market capitalization has risen by 12% to $104 billion, while Solana’s has decreased by 0.1% to $95 billion. Additionally, on-chain metrics have improved. Transaction fees have increased by 115% in the past week due to a rise in user activity on BNB Chain. This stands in stark contrast to other blockchains where fees have declined, such as Solana, Ethereum, and Base. The surge in BNB’s price and user…

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. saw a sharp rise in outflows on Feb. 12 amid expectations of a more hawkish Federal Reserve stance on interest rate cuts. According to SoSoValue data, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $251.03 million in outflows—a 342% jump from the $56.76 million seen the previous day. Fidelity’s FBTC led outflows for the third consecutive day with $101.97 million exiting the fund, followed by ARK and 21Shares’ ARKB with $97.03 million. Additional outflows included: Bitwise’s BITB: $25.94 million BlackRock’s IBIT: $22.11 million Invesco Galaxy’s BTCO: $9.69 million Grayscale’s GBTC: $6.92 million Valkyrie’s BRRR: $3.71…

U.S. regulators are reportedly exploring new ways to coordinate on crypto oversight, with discussions to reinstate an advisory committee. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are said to be trying to figure out how to work together on crypto regulation. In a Feb. 13 post on X, Fox News journalist Eleanor Terrett wrote, citing sources close to the matter, that the two agencies may be considering reviving a joint advisory committee that has been inactive for over a decade. https://twitter.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1889840106992968082 The CFTC-SEC Advisory Committee on Emerging Regulatory Issues was set up in 2010 to…

Fed Governor Christopher Waller believes there should be a framework that allows banks and non-banks to issue regulated stablecoins. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Waller stated that stablecoins have the potential to expand the reach of the U.S. dollar on an international scale. However, the scale and utility of stablecoins will depend on a clear set of regulations. In a conference in San Francisco, Waller said the stablecoin market requires a regulatory framework that encompasses stablecoin risks “directly, fully, and narrowly” before financial institutions will be able to issue them. “This framework should allow both non-banks and banks to…

Metaplanet, Asia’s’ second largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, will officially be included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Japan Index next month. Effective Feb. 28, Metaplanet will join the benchmark MSCI Japan index alongside some of Japan’s biggest corporate giants like McDonald’s Holdings Japan, Tokyo Electric Power Co., Kokusai Electric, and Mitsui Chemicals. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich announced the development in a Feb. 13 X post, calling it a milestone that reinforces the firm’s position as Japan’s leading Bitcoin Treasury company. Metaplanet’s inclusion in the MSCI Japan Index elevates its visibility among institutional investors, placing it alongside Japan’s most prominent…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Bitcoin’s price climbs, investors are looking at how it might impact altcoins like XRP, but some are wondering if newer projects could offer even greater potential in this market cycle. Bitcoin’s price movements often serve as a guiding force for the entire crypto market, influencing not just BTC itself but also major altcoins like XRP. Historically, XRP’s valuation has been closely tied to Bitcoin’s trajectory, with liquidity flowing from BTC into promising altcoins during bullish cycles. As Bitcoin’s…