Author: John Smith
The crypto community is split on stablecoins’ future, with some expecting growth and others worried about regulatory hurdles in 2025. Stablecoins are everywhere. Wealthy businesses and VCs see them as a silver bullet for companies struggling with outdated payment systems. In countries with high inflation, like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, ordinary users are increasingly turning to stablecoins to save money or send funds to family members abroad. One thing is clear: stablecoins are here to stay. And the numbers speak for themselves. According to data from blockchain forensic firm Chainalysis, stablecoins now account for approximately 70% of the share of…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. LZMiner simplifies cloud mining in 2025, making Bitcoin and Dogecoin mining accessible, secure, and profitable for everyone. As cryptocurrency continues to thrive in 2025, cloud mining offers an accessible and profitable way to mine digital assets without owning expensive hardware. LZMiner is at the forefront of this revolution, making it simpler than ever to mine Bitcoin and Dogecoin while generating consistent passive income. The role of Elon Musk in Dogecoin’s growth Elon Musk, a long-time supporter of Dogecoin, has…
Circle’s digital dollar, USD Coin, is now available natively on the layer-1 blockchain Aptos, empowering developers and users. USDC (USDC) goes live natively on Aptos (APT) about two months after Circle announced that the stablecoin would be launching on the Move-based layer-1 blockchain. That initial update, which crypto.news reported in November 2024, also included the upcoming integration of Circle’s cross-chain transfer protocol. In its latest announcement, the stablecoin issuer confirmed that both native USD Coin and the cross-chain transfer protocol are now live on Aptos. Native availability allows users and developers to directly use USD Coin without relying on cross-chain…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Dogecoin struggles to maintain momentum as Ethereum holders shift focus to Rollblock’s presale. Amid the market-wide disruption, the Dogecoin (DOGE) short-term price structure seems to be hanging by a thread, as volume is drying up and investors are cutting their losses. The picture is also quite bearish for Ethereum (ETH) as it continues to lose ground to major competitors in the Layer-1 landscape, despite whale activity ramping up over the last few days. To mitigate risk, Ethereum holders have…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Lightchain AI, a new altcoin at $0.005, is touted to replace Cardano and Ethereum in investors’ portfolios. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, seasoned investors are exploring new opportunities beyond established giants like Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA). One such opportunity is Lightchain AI, a project priced at $0.00525 during its presale, which has already raised $13.5 million. With its focus on transformative blockchain and artificial intelligence integration, Lightchain AI is gaining recognition as a potential disruptor, earning…
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has amended its Bitcoin Law, making it optional for merchants to accept Bitcoin as payment. This change aligns with conditions set by the International Monetary Fund for a $1.4 billion loan aimed at bolstering the nation’s economy. El Salvador made history in September 2021 by becoming the first country to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender alongside the U.S. dollar. The initiative, championed by President Nayib Bukele, sought to enhance financial inclusion and stimulate economic growth. However, the requirement for all businesses to accept Bitcoin faced criticism due to the cryptocurrency’s price volatility and the population’s limited…
IOTA’s price is showing signs of bottoming out, signaling a potential rebound ahead of the upcoming Rebased protocol upgrade. IOTA (IOTA) rose to an intraday high of $0.3195 on Thursday, gaining about 13% from its lowest level this week. The rebound coincided with a broader cryptocurrency rally, as Bitcoin (BTC) surged above $106,000. According to CoinMarketCap, the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies increased nearly 4% to $3.60 trillion on Thursday. Cryptocurrencies often exhibit high correlation, contributing to IOTA’s recent gains. The next big catalyst for IOTA will be the upcoming Rebased mainnet launch, which will help the it compete…
After the Securities and Exchange Commission ordered Kraken to close its United States staking platform in 2023, the exchange has reopened cryptocurrency staking for specific tokens in select states. Kraken has re-introduced cryptocurrency staking services for customers in 39 eligible states, nearly two years after settling a case with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In February 2023, Kraken agreed to pay a $30 million fine to resolve federal charges alleging securities violations. Part of the deal ordered the crypto exchange to shutter its staking-as-service business and end staking for American clients. The new business offering via Kraken Pro will allow…
Securitize, the BlackRock-backed tokenized real-world assets platform, has partnered with Apollo Global Management, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, to bring private credit on-chain. On Jan. 30, Apollo and Securitize announced the launch of the Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund, known as ACRED, a feeder fund designed to bring private credit on-chain. The non-traded, closed-end interval fund provides institutional and accredited investors with access to tokenized investment opportunities. It seeks to generate both current income and capital appreciation and will be available to qualified investors through Securitize Markets, the broker-dealer division of Securitize. According to the announcement,…
European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said the bank would not consider holding Bitcoin reserves, even as sovereign entities increasingly turn to the asset. A longtime Bitcoin (BTC) skeptic, Lagarde remained unmoved by the growing trend of using Bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against inflation as a reserve asset to hedge against rising inflation. During a Jan. 30 media conference, Lagarde said she was “confident that Bitcoin will not enter the reserves of any of the central banks of the General Council.” Lagarde’s opposition to Bitcoin and other digital assets is well-documented. The European Central Bank president has…