Author: John Smith

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF recently added 6,470 BTC to its holdings after the cryptocurrency dips slightly from its recent all-time high at $109k. On Jan. 21, data from BitcoinTreasuries shows iShares Bitcoin Trust holdings increased by 6,470 BTC (worth $682.43 million) reaching a total of 563,134 BTC (BTC). BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin holdings are currently valued at $59.4 billion according to current market prices. BlackRock’s IBIT has led the majority of spot Bitcoin ETFs inflows for three days in a row. On the same day it made the Bitcoin purchase, IBIT saw $661.9 million enter its fund, as previously reported by…

Shares of Canadian crypto provider Neptune surged 40% after it secured a $20 million credit facility from Sygnum Bank to buy Bitcoin. Neptune Digital Assets Corp., a public Canadian infrastructure provider, saw its shares climb 40% on over-the-counter markets after locking in a $20 million credit line from Sygnum Bank, the Swiss digital asset-focused lender. The loan, backed by Neptune’s Bitcoin (BTC) holdings, will help it expand its Bitcoin stash as well as buy other crypto-related assets, and fund strategic investments, the firm said in a Jan. 21 press release. “The loan is structured to give us ample flexibility while…

Vitalik has responded to criticism directed toward Ethereum Foundation executive director Aya Miyagotchi and centralization concerns around the future of Ethereum.  “The future of the world computer is decentralized,” said Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in a Jan. 21 X post, responding to a community member who raised concerns over centralization within the Ethereum Foundation, which recently announced changes to its leadership. The comments come amid calls from the community to promote researcher and developer Danny Ryan, whose contributions to Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake have been widely praised. Through reforms, the foundation plans to focus on emphasizing technical expertise…

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States resumed their positive inflow streak on Jan. 21, following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, with BTC holding above $105k. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $802.5 million in net inflows on Jan. 21, extending their previous inflow run to four days, during which over $3.2 billion entered the funds. The majority of inflows on Tuesday came from BlackRock’s IBIT which saw $661.9 million enter the fund and lead the highest inflows for the the third straight day. Grayscale’s mini Bitcoin Trust followed with an inflow of $136.39 million.…

Crypto influencers face backlash for amplifying a fraudulent U.S. Treasury XRP wallet, revealed to be a scam. On Jan. 22, several large influencer accounts began posting about a U.S. Treasury XRP (XRP) wallet. The story quickly snowballed as it gained traction on X through reposts. Influencers either promoted the wallet or questioned its credibility. An on-chain analysis conducted through XRPSCAN has now revealed that the wallet is based in the Philippines. https://twitter.com/RippleXrpie/status/1881812207610270097 Scam: XRPScan account summary for a verified XRP address, showing key account details including activation by Kraken, a KYC status, and a current balance of 1.199918 XRP. The purported…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. WhiteBIT TR partners with Misyon Bank to expand cryptocurrency access for European investors amid Turkey’s evolving crypto landscape. WhiteBIT TR cryptocurrency exchange has announced a strategic partnership with Turkish neobank Misyon Bank. The firms have revealed that the goal of this collaboration is to enable Misyon Bank to connect with individual investors across Europe through WhiteBIT TR.  According to the terms of the agreement between MisyonTech, the financial technology and digital asset subsidiary of Misyon Bank, and WhiteBIT TR,…

Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road darknet marketplace, has been granted a full pardon by President Trump, honoring Libertarian support during his campaign. Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, has been fully pardoned by President Donald Trump. On Jan. 22, Trump announced the pardon on Truth Social, his own social media platform, stating that “in honor of the Libertarian Movement,” which supported his victory in the 47th U.S. presidential election, he had granted Ulbricht his freedom. Donald Trump announces the unconditional pardon of Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, citing support from the Libertarian Movement and criticism of…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Analyzing 5 cryptos for 2025, led by new contender Rexas Finance. 2025 is giving bullish sentiment with Donald Trump as the new U.S. president. Investors are looking to position themselves in order to capitalize on this bullish trend, and top analysts have identified some of the coins with the potential to drive riches.  Rexas Finance, Nodle, Bifrost, Shiden Network, and KILT Protocol have stood out. Of the five, Rexas Finance is making waves with its transformative approach to real-world…

The Official Trump meme coin has crashed over the past two days as data shows that many whales have started cashing out. Official Trump (TRUMP) price dropped to $38.50 on Tuesday, down by about 50% from its peak on Sunday. This crash has brought its market valuation down to approximately $7.6 billion. Data compiled by Nansen reveals that the most profitable TRUMP whales have sold most or all of their holdings to take profits. The most profitable TRUMP wallet recorded a total profit of $57 million and has sold most of its tokens. It still holds an unrealized profit of…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. While PEPE and Solana’s Fartcoin target gains, PropiChain is set to steal the spotlight with its potential rise from $0.01 to $3. The crypto market is dynamic as ever, with meme coins like PEPE and Solana’s Fartcoin capturing the spotlight with their price surges. Often rooted in humor and online culture, these projects have gained traction among retail investors seeking quick profits. While PEPE aims to use its established meme status, Fartcoin capitalizes on Solana’s high-performance blockchain to drive…