Author: John Smith
David Sacks, Trump’s crypto czar, said stablecoins could potentially strengthen U.S. dollar dominance just hours after Senator Hagerty proposed the GENIUS Act. White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks hosted a press conference alongside other GOP officials to outline President Donald Trump’s vision for America’s digital asset landscape. Sacks stated that stablecoins, fiat-pegged dollars running on blockchains, could help reinforce global U.S. dollar dominance. Policy discussions on the matter suggest that new regulations may require market participants to hold reserves almost exclusively in U.S. Treasury Bills. Developments on Feb. 4 indicate that Congress may prioritize stablecoin regulation under the…
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has partnered with data and software solutions provider Lukka to enhance its Virtual Asset Service Providers risk product. VASPs play a crucial role in the crypto ecosystem by facilitating access and adoption for both retail and institutional users. However, the market comes with certain VASP-related risks that users may want to assess before onboarding onto various platforms. Chainalysis’ “know-your-VASP” feature allows users to analyze on-chain transactions to better understand exposure and counterparty risk. Financial institutions, crypto businesses, regulators, and other users can leverage this tool. Applications include monitoring VASPs with automatic alerts on risk scores—a key…
Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, holds around $100 billion worth of cryptocurrency across thousands of wallets. Satoshi’s known Bitcoin (BTC) stack amounts to 1,096,354 tokens worth $100 billion as of Feb. 4, according to blockchain tracking startup Arkham. The on-chain intelligence provider said Satoshi’s BTC trove is spread amongst over 22,000 wallet addresses. Over the years, many analysts theorized that Bitcoin’s creator managed thousands of BTC wallets before logging off. Arkham connected the wallets to Satoshi using the so-called “Patoshi Pattern,” a mining pattern employed by the elusive BTC creator. The firm also added the only known address Satoshi used…
Bitcoin and most altcoins pulled back on Tuesday as cryptocurrency traders awaited the upcoming David Sacks press conference. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around the $100,000 mark, while most blue-chip altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), and Ripple (XRP) were barely moved. Smaller names like Raydium, Official Melania Meme, Bittensor, and Aerodrome Finance were the best-performing coins. A likely reason for this market performance is the renewed trade war between the U.S. and China, which could lead to inflation. The U.S. has implemented a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, while China has responded with its own levies and an investigation into Google.…
Ondo Finance’s token rebounded after falling to a two-month low on Monday as Bitcoin and most altcoins crashed amid concerns of a trade war. Ondo (ONDO) price jumped to a high of $1.4450, up 60% from its lowest level this week, bringing its market cap to $4.57 billion and its fully diluted valuation to $14.5 billion. The coin rebounded after the developers launched Ondo Nexus, a technology initiative designed to unlock instant liquidity for third-party issuers of tokenized treasuries. It will leverage OUSG’s instant minting and redemption capabilities, enhancing liquidity and utility for tokenized treasuries. Ondo has partnered with major…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Solana gains attention in the crypto market, Fartcoin’s price has doubled, while Catzilla is rising to meme coin star status. Speculation is swirling around the potential approval of a new cryptocurrency ETF, sparking optimism among Solana (SOL) investors. In this buoyant market, Fartcoin’s value has soared, doubling in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Catzilla, the latest meme coin sensation, has captured significant attention. As excitement builds, market-watchers are keen to see how these developments will impact the crypto landscape. Catzilla:…
Neptune Digital Assets Corp., a leading Canadian blockchain company, has announced the acquisition of 20 additional Bitcoin and 1 million Dogecoin. The Bitcoin (BTC) purchase was made at an average price of $99,833 per BTC, totaling approximately $2 million USD. This acquisition, conducted between January 26 and February 3, 2025, increases Neptune’s total Bitcoin holdings to 376 BTC. In addition to expanding its Bitcoin reserves, Neptune has further diversified its cryptocurrency portfolio by acquiring 1,000,000 DOGE (DOGE) tokens through a strategic derivative purchase on December 27, 2024, at an average price of $0.37 USD per DOGE. Neptune’s CEO, Cale Moodie,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Elon Musk’s Grok AI points to ADA and AVAX alternative Lightchain AI as the key to high returns in 2025. As Cardano (ADA) and Avalanche (AVAX) make waves in the crypto industry, a fresh competitor is entering the scene with the possibility of achieving massive growth in 2025. Lightchain AI, a project blending blockchain technology with artificial intelligence, is rapidly attracting attention from visionary investors. Now in its presale stage at $0.005625 per token, Lightchain AI has already secured…
ZIGChain, the layer-1 blockchain developed by social investment platform Zignaly, has announced that its testnet is now live. The testnet will allow developers to explore, build and test decentralized finance and real-world asset tokenization solutions aimed at democratizing wealth generation and access, the L1 noted. The price of ZIGChain (ZIG) token rose following the announcement. Data from crypto.news showed that ZIG’s price was up more than 11% at the time of writing, hovering near $0.11. The token previously reached highs of $0.17 in December 2024, a rally fueled by the platform’s massive buyback and burn program. Recently, ZIGChain revealed its…
Over the past 90 days, the following 10 altcoins have led the market, with XCN and FARTCOIN emerging as frontrunners with 4-digit gains. According to CoinMarketCap, Onyxcoin (XCN), Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), Hyperliquid (HYPE), Hedera (HBAR), Bitget token (BGB), XRP (XRP), Mantra (OM), Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), Stellar (XLM), and XDC Network (XDC) have led the altcoin market over the past 90 days. Leading the pack is Onyxcoin, which has skyrocketed by a staggering 2149.58% over the past 90-day period. Next is FARTCOIN, which has seen an extraordinary 1088.71% pump. HYPE has certainly lived up to its name, registering a 711.39% surge. BGB…