Analysis: Cryptocurrencies

Adding More Exchanges for RLUSD 'Imminently': Ripple CEO

Ripple President Monica Long expects to see their new stablecoin RLUSD on more platforms 'imminently' and says we will see an XRP ETF soon. She speaks with Sonali Basak and Tim Stenovec on...

Gemini agrees to $5 million fine, injunction over CFTC charges, filing shows

NEW YORK -Gemini Trust Company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $5 million to settle U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission charges in connection with statements it made in connection with its...

Former crypto executive Do Kwon due in US court on criminal fraud charges

Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022, was set to appear in U.S. court on Thursday to face criminal fraud...

The Digital Chamber CEO on Trump Admin's Crypto Impact

The Digital Chamber CEO Perianne Boring discusses her outlook for crypto and the Trump administration's impact on crypto regulation. She speaks with Romaine Bostick and Emily Graffeo on Bloomberg...

Russia is using bitcoin in foreign trade, finance minister says

Russian companies have begun using bitcoin and other digital currencies in international payments following legislative changes that allowed such use in order to counter Western sanctions, Finance...

Exclusive-US plans to blacklist company that ordered TSMC chip found in Huawei processor -- source

The Biden administration plans to blacklist a Chinese company whose TSMC-made chip was illegally incorporated into a Huawei AI processor, according to a person familiar with the matter. ...

Russia's Nabiullina on rate decision, rouble and monetary policy

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina and her deputy Alexei Zabotkin addressed a news conference on Friday after the central bank unexpectedly held its key rate at 21%. ...

Spanish watchdog tells Worldcoin to delete all iris scan data

Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD on Thursday ordered that Sam Altman's company Worldcoin delete all iris scan data it had collected in the country. ...

Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor in contempt of court over $1.2 trillion UK lawsuit

An Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed he invented bitcoin was on Thursday found in contempt of court for bringing a 911 billion-pound lawsuit against Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's...

Losses from crypto hacks jump to $2.2 billion in 2024, report says

Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21% from a year ago to $2.2 billion in 2024, a report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis showed on Thursday. The hacking...

Hong Kong approves four more cryptocurrency exchanges

Hong Kong's securities regulator on Wednesday approved four cryptocurrency exchanges in the city's latest effort to stay competitive in a race to become a global centre for digital asset trading. ...

Solana’s big year ahead: key metrics and insights

Solana’s rising on-chain activity, developer growth, tech improvements, and potential for 2025.

Nic Carter on MicroStrategy, Ethereum, Bitcoin Reserve

Castle Island Ventures Founding Partner Nic Carter discusses MicroStrategy, prospects for Ethereum, a potential strategic Bitcoin reserve, and gives his Bitcoin outlook for 2025. He speaks with...

How would a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve work?

Bitcoin hit a record high above $107,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated plans to create a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve, stoking the enthusiasm of crypto bulls. Here's how...

Analyst sees Bitcoin 'potentially doubling' by end of 2025

STORY: :: Market analyst says Bitcoin is in a 'new golden age' as the cryptocurrency hits record highs :: December 16, 2024 :: Daniel Ives, Global Head of...

Market strategist still 'cautious' about crypto

STORY: In the case of stocks, Haworth explained, prices can be estimated by evaluating the earnings stream and the fundamentals of a company. With bonds, we know the interest rate we're...

Why creating a bitcoin strategic reserve would be a 'challenge'

STORY: Bitcoin's record rally topped $107,000 on Monday after Trump reiterated plans to create a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve similar to its strategic oil reserve, stoking the enthusiasm of crypto...

Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam

Nigeria's anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash...

Morning bid: Chinese consumers shut up shop

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. China has kicked off the week with some uninspiring data as retail sales in November rose just 3.0% y/y, when...