The following is a guest article from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. As Bitcoin surpassed its all-time high earlier this year, driven by institutional interest, many expected a similar surge in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. With DeFi surpassing $100 billion in total value locked (TVL), it was the…
OpenAI has countered Elon Musk’s recent lawsuit, emphasizing that the billionaire had previously advocated for the company’s shift to a for-profit structure. Musk, one of OpenAI’s co-founders, has accused the AI company of abandoning its nonprofit roots, filing a fresh lawsuit in August after withdrawing an earlier complaint. Early discussions…
BiT Global has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, the largest crypto trading platform in the United States, according to a Dec. 13 court filing. The Justin Sun-linked crypto custodian alleged that the US exchange unfairly removed wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) from its platform to favor its in-house product, Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin…
On-chain data reveals growing selling activity among long-term Bitcoin holders, whose collective holdings have hit their lowest levels this year. Prominent crypto analyst James Check, also known as Checkmate, emphasized the scale of this trend, noting that the selling pressure from these holders far outweighs the demand from ETFs and…
Japanese lawmaker Satoshi Hamada has called on the government to explore the possibility of integrating Bitcoin (BTC) into its foreign exchange reserves, emphasizing its potential as a strategic asset amid growing global interest in crypto adoption. During a Dec. 11 parliamentary session, Yamada posed questions about Japan’s approach to crypto…
VanEck projected significant developments for the crypto industry in 2025, ranging from a dual-peaked bull market to the US adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. The firm’s 2025 predictions report envisions milestones that could redefine the role of digital assets in global finance, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional…
Riot Platforms, a leading Bitcoin mining company, has acquired 5,113 BTC for $510 million. According to a Dec. 13 post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the company said the Bitcoin was bought at an average price of $99,669 per BTC, including fees and related expenses. With this…
Congressman French Hill, the newly elected chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has unveiled plans to tackle crypto regulations and reignite public market growth In a Dec. 13 CNBC interview, Hill emphasized the need to end regulatory confusion that has hindered the growth of digital assets. His priorities mark…
The Cardano Foundation (CF) has regained control of its official X account after it was compromised in a hacking incident. The breach, which occurred on Dec. 8, saw the account misused to promote a fraudulent ADASOL token. The attackers also spread fabricated claims about the Foundation, claiming the organization faced…
Solana has claimed the top spot as the preferred blockchain ecosystem for new developers, eclipsing Ethereum’s dominance for the first time in nearly a decade. A report by Electric Capital highlighted that 7,625 new developers joined the Solana network in the past year, marking the first time any blockchain ecosystem…