Author: John Smith

MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has announced plans to redeem all outstanding 0% convertible senior notes due in 2027, totaling approximately $1.05 billion. The redemption is set for Feb. 24, 2025, at 100% of the principal amount, plus any accrued interest. Noteholders have until Feb. 20, 2025, to convert their notes into MicroStrategy’s Class A common stock at a rate of 7.0234 shares per $1,000 principal amount. This equates to a conversion price of $142.38 per share. This move is significant, given MicroStrategy’s substantial investment in Bitcoin (BTC). Since August 2020, under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The crypto market kicks off strong, with BTC, DOGE, and AAVE soaring. Experts now eye Rollblock as a standout altcoin. The crypto market started the year on a high. Bitcoin (BTC) and a couple of altcoins have been rediscovering good form and reaching new highs in the past month. These include exciting projects like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Aave (AAVE).  However, experts are tipping a new presale crypto called Rollblock to outperform these established coins in the coming months. Having…

Meme coins in the Base layer-2 blockchain were among the top performers on Friday as the ecosystem continued to gain traction. Toshi (TOSHI) surged by over 70%, pushing its market cap to more than $237 million and making it the third-largest meme coin on Base, following Brett and Akuma Inu. Its rally came after being listed on Coinbase, the largest exchange in the U.S. This listing boosted TOSHI’s 24-hour trading volume to $165 million. According to Nansen, a whale purchased Toshi tokens worth over $3.16 million. Whale bought TOSHI tokens worth $3.16 million | Source: Nansen Keyboard Cat (KEYCAT) was…

Singapore-headquartered crypto exchange Phemex is investigating a $70 million hot wallet exploit as hackers continue to siphon funds into Ethereum wallets. Blockchain analytics firm PeckShield reported that Phemex lost $69.1 million in a Jan. 23 exploit targeting the exchange’s hot wallets, marking what appears to be the largest crypto hack of 2025 so far. In a Jan. 24 post on X, PeckShield revealed that the hack impacted wallets across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), and Bitcoin (BTC). According to Hacken analysts, the unidentified hackers, believed to have ties to North Korea, moved quickly to convert stolen…

Solana now processes an average of 60 million daily transactions compared to Ethereum’s 1 million, proving that scalability matters more than reputation in today’s blockchain wars. Is Ethereum dead? Ethereum’s fight for relevance From being celebrated as a pioneer in smart contracts to now facing relentless competition and internal discord, Ethereum’s (ETH) journey has started to look less like a steady climb and more like a rocky descent.  To understand Ethereum’s predicament, let’s rewind to November 2021, when its total value locked hit an all-time high of $107 billion, riding a wave of optimism as ETH’s price surged to a…

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent executive order promoting dollar-backed stablecoins, the European Central Bank is emphasizing the need for a digital euro to maintain the competitiveness of eurozone banks. ECB board member Piero Cipollone expressed concerns to Reuters that the U.S. initiative could attract customers away from European banks, underscoring the urgency for the ECB to develop its own digital currency. President Trump’s executive order aims to “promote the development and growth of lawful and legitimate dollar-backed stablecoins worldwide,” positioning the United States as a leader in the cryptocurrency sector.  This move is seen as a potential…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP and Remittix dominate the 2025 altcoin buzz, with XRP’s legal saga and Remittix’s presale hype vying for the spotlight in the race to create crypto riches. With XRP vs RTX dominating the latest chatter about 2025 millionaire altcoins, the question arises: which one has the staying power and the rocket fuel to deliver epic gains? In a market prone to hype and sudden crashes, it’s no surprise that some investors lean on proven tokens like Ripple (XRP), while…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP, PEPE, and Rollblock are igniting investor FOMO as bullish momentum surges, with Rollblock transforming the $540b iGaming market. Trump’s win has ignited a frenzy, and Ripple has been at the center of the FOMO. Market analysts are expecting a surge to a new ATH amid legal breakthroughs and ETF speculations. The optimism has been the same with the PEPE meme coin.  Whales have been adding these altcoins alongside the new GambleFi brilliance Rollblock, an emerging project seen as…

North America remains the largest source of extremist crypto donations, but Europe’s rapid growth demonstrates shifting regional dynamics, analysts alarm. Extremist groups worldwide are increasingly relying on crypto, with Europe seeing a concerning rise in activity, U.S.-based blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis warns. While North America still leads in overall contributions, amounting to over $20 million, Europe’s share has also grown sharply, especially since 2017, according to a Jan. 23 research report. “Between 2022 and 2024, Europe’s share rose dramatically, commanding as much as nearly 50% of total inflows,” the report said. Chainalysis, which used including public sanctions lists and research…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BeerBear, the next big meme coin, is set to explode with a projected 12,000% growth, surpassing PEPE and FLOKI in the crypto market. Crypto traders, the next big meme coin explosion is here, and analysts are predicting a staggering 12,000% growth for a low-cap gem that’s capturing whale attention. While PEPE and FLOKI have delivered impressive gains in the past, this rising star, BeerBear, is ready to outshine them both and dominate the meme coin market. BeerBear: The new…