Author: John Smith
From mobile wallets to transaction fees, a16z crypto breaks down the top indicators shaping the crypto landscape in 2025. The year 2024 was transformative for the crypto space as activity reached all-time highs, transaction fees dropped, stablecoins found practical use cases, and spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds finally received approval. Meanwhile, regulatory clarity began to emerge, offering the sector a more defined path forward. As 2025 begins, here are five metrics a16z’s partner Daren Matsuoka believes worth monitoring. Mobile crypto wallets Crypto wallets on mobile are where the action is. In 2024, over 35 million people were…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DOGEN emerges as the next meme coin sensation, with a $0.0015 presale and promises of 30,000% returns, captivating Dogecoin and Shiba Inu investors. Investors who once fueled the rise of Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are now eyeing Dogen’s new presale opportunity priced at $0.0015. The promise of staggering returns up to 30,000% is capturing attention across the crypto community. This intriguing development suggests a potential new contender in the meme coin arena that could shake things up. DOGEN pumps…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pepe Coin, Cardano, and Lightchain AI capture crypto whales’ attention, with Lightchain AI’s $8.5m presale spotlighting its AI-powered blockchain potential amid Bitcoin’s resistance. Crypto whales are closely watching Pepe Coin, Cardano (ADA), and a new rising star, Lightchain AI, as Bitcoin faces resistance at key levels. While Pepe Coin and Cardano continue to attract attention with their established ecosystems, Lightchain AI’s presale has raised over $8,525,300.766, with tokens priced at $0.0048, showcasing strong investor confidence. Lightchain AI’s integration of…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana secures ETF approval but faces falling trading volume; Intel Markets dominates Q1 with 1000x leverage, AI tools, and quantum-proof blockchain solutions. Solana’s ETF approvals mark a notable step forward, but declining trading volume raises concerns about its broader market impact. While the blockchain network adds ETFs to its portfolio, the lack of sustained activity casts doubt on its ability to capitalize on the opportunity. In sharp contrast, Intel Markets is setting the standard for advanced trading. With 1000x…
Binance Futures will launch three new USD-margin perpetual contracts with up to 75x leverage allowed on COOKIEUSDT, ALCHUSDT, and SWARMSUSDT to the traders. The contracts grant up to 75x leverage to traders, allowing more trading avenues to users who like high-risk, high-reward trades. The launch schedule sees COOKIEUSDT start trading from 11:30 UTC, then ALCHUSDT 15 minutes later, and at last, SWARMSUSDT from 12:15 UTC. The contracts are set to be based on projects under Cookie DAO (COOKIE), Alchemist AI (ALCH), and Swarms (SWARMS), respectively, which are all already listed on Binance’s Alpha Market. The contracts will use Tether (USDT)…
Crypto experts predict Fantom could potentially surge by over 250% after multiple bullish patterns emerged on its charts. According to analyst CryptoBoss, with over 189k followers on X, Fantom (FTM) could see its next bull run soon following the anticipated Sonic upgrade, which will transition its network to a more scalable and efficient architecture, enhancing transaction speed and reducing fees. The analyst observed that FTM had broken out of a falling wedge pattern — a popular bullish reversal pattern in technical analysis — on the 4-hour FTM/USDT chart and predicted the altcoin could potentially surge 256%, targeting around $2 in…
A recent survey shows that while Bitcoin remains the most preferred crypto among South Korean investors, Ripple has surpassed Ethereum in popularity. Bitcoin (BTC) remains the favorite cryptocurrency among South Korean investors, while XRP (XRP) has surpassed Ethereum (ETH) in popularity, according to a survey conducted by Korean news outlet News1. From Dec. 24 to Dec. 26, 2024, more than 5,220 investors were asked about their top crypto choices. The survey included the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap in South Korea. The results showed that Bitcoin came in first, XRP was second, and Ethereum was third. Bitcoin has been…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Rollblock aims to outshine Dogecoin and Pepe in 2025, transforming the $450 billion casino industry with blockchain-powered transparency. Dogecoin and Pepe started the year with a bang, offering great returns for their holders. Historically, these two memecoins have performed very well in January, and it seems that 2025 won’t be much different. However, some crypto investors have spotted an altcoin that can outshine both projects in the long run. Rollblock looks to redefine the casino industry with blockchain technology…
FTX alumni’s Backpack Exchange completes acquisition of FTX EU, set to launch MiFID II-regulated crypto products. Backpack, a crypto exchange founded by former FTX executives, has acquired FTX EU, the former European arm of FTX, as part of its expansion into the European market. The acquisition, approved by the FTX bankruptcy court and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, will allow Backpack to offer regulated crypto derivatives and other financial products to European users, the company said in a blog announcement. The new European branch will provide a range of crypto derivatives, including perpetual futures. This comes as other exchanges…
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has secured a license to offer various crypto-related services in Ireland. A Jan. 7 announcement from the company noted that the prominent Asian cryptocurrency exchange has entered the Irish market by securing a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from the Central Bank of Ireland through HashKey Europe Limited, a member of the HashKey Group. The license permits the cryptocurrency exchange to offer several crypto-related services, including fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-crypto trading, custodial wallet services, and the transfer of virtual assets on behalf of clients. Beyond Ireland and Hong Kong, Haskey has continued expanding its global footprint…