Crypto payments company MoonPay announced Thursday that it has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Shots Podcast Network, making it the exclusive crypto partner for several major podcasts including “This Past Weekend with Theo Von” and the “Full Send Podcast.” MoonPay read-in ads will appear across the network’s entire slate of shows, a company representative told Decrypt, with additional integrations…
Month: January 2025
Bitcoin DeFi project Elastos closes $20M investment round
At more than $100,000 per coin, Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a financial asset that can unlock new wealth opportunities for holders. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-defi-project-elastos-investment-round?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
South Korea Wants to Upgrade Its Crypto Task Force Into Full Investigative Unit
South Korea will soon ramp up its crackdown on crypto-related crimes by turning its specialized task force into a permanent investigative unit. The South Korean Ministry of Justice plans to amend the Enforcement Decree of the Prosecutor’s Office Act, allowing the Joint Investigation Department (JIU) for Virtual Asset to become a permanent entity with more resources, as per a local…
ECB president ‘confident’ Bitcoin will not enter central bank reserves
Christine Lagarde seemed to dismiss concerns that Czechia’s central bank would adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ecb-president-christine-lagarde-bitcoin-central-bank-reserves?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches New Staking Business for Ethereum, Solana
Top American crypto exchange Kraken has announced a new staking product for customers in the U.S.—nearly two years after regulators sued the company for offering a similar service. “The staking product that we launched is distinct from the one we settled with the SEC in February 2023,” a Kraken spokesperson told Decrypt. “Kraken is providing mere administrative support for staking on…
Grayscale Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF as Mining Industry Poised for Massive Growth
Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF, offering investors exposure to bitcoin mining firms, as the industry continues to expand. Grayscale Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF for Crypto-Focused Investors Crypto asset management firm Grayscale Investments announced on Thursday that it has introduced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (Ticker: MNRS), a new exchange-traded fund designed […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/grayscale-launches-bitcoin-miners-etf-as-mining-industry-poised-for-massive-growth/
Solana Meme Coins Fartcoin and SPX6900 Skyrocket, Massively Outgaining Dogecoin
Dogecoin is gradually rebounding after dipping to a 2025 low earlier this week—but leading meme coins on Solana are seeing massively larger gains, with some high-cap coins rising by as much as 30% over the last day. DOGE is up about 4% over the last day, per data from CoinGecko, sitting at a price of nearly $0.337 as of this…
Cryptocurrency Market to Grow by USD 39.75 Billion (2025-2029), Rising Investment in Digital Assets to Boost Revenue, Report on AI Driving Market Transformation – Technavio
NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI – The global cryptocurrency market size is estimated to grow by USD 39.75 billion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 16.7% during the forecast period. Rising investment in digital assets is driving market growth, with a trend towards acceptance of cryptocurrency by…
Hashing It Out: Blockchain, AI and the future of wearable technology
The latest episode of HIO looks at how blockchain and AI transform wearable technology with Cudis CEO Edison Chen, who explains how Web3 gives users control over their health data. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/hashing-out-blockchain-ai-future-wearable-technology?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Official Donald Trump Solana Meme Coin Can Now Be Used to Buy Presidential Merch
Websites selling official Donald Trump-themed merchandise have begun accepting Official Trump (TRUMP) payments. Customers can use the president’s official Solana-based meme coin to purchase Trump-inspired wares such as watches, perfumes and sneakers. The TRUMP payments are processed through Solana Pay, a free-to-use payments framework built on the Solana network. The meme coin holders can purchase merchandise with their tokens at…