UNDER EXPOSED EP8 – AI coins and the future under a Bitcoin Presidency MoonPay acquired Solana-native crypto payment processor Helio for $175M. The Jupiter team rolled out a new onboarding method allowing the gifting of SOL to friends with a few button clicks. Over 8M HYPE was staked in the first day following the ANIME announcement that some tokens would…
Month: January 2025
DRV is now available for funding & trading!
January 15, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that DRV is now available for funding and trading on Kraken! Funding and trading DRV funding and trading is live as of 12:00 AM UTC today, January 15, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure…
Moonpay Acquires Solana-Focused Crypto Payment Processor Helio
Moonpay, one of the largest crypto onramps, has recently acquired Helio, a Solana-focused payment processor. With the deal, Helio will remain a separate brand, operating as a Moonpay subsidiary, with its employees becoming shareholders. Moonpay Acquires Helio in $175 Million Deal Moonpay, one of the leading crypto onramps, has announced the acquisition of Helio, a […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/moonpay-acquires-solana-focused-crypto-payment-processor-helio/
Bitcoin inflows under Trump spark new $249K BTC price target for 2025
BTC price upside is primed to reach a minimum of $145,000 over the coming year as pro-Bitcoin US policy takes shape. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-inflows-trump-new-249k-btc-price-target-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
NFT Market Hits Three-Year Low in Trading and Sales: Report
The NFT market suffered a dismal 2024, with trading volumes and sales counts dropping to their weakest levels since 2020. Annual trading volumes fell by 19%, while sales counts dipped by 18% compared to 2023, according to a report by blockchain analytics platform. Despite a surge in crypto market activity, driven by Bitcoin’s all-time highs and booming DeFi growth, NFTs appeared…
Is cryptocurrency mining still profitable in 2025?
Discover the key factors influencing cryptocurrency mining profitability in 2025, including electricity costs, hardware efficiency, mining difficulty and evolving regulations. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/explained/is-cryptocurrency-mining-still-profitable?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Thailand eyes spot Bitcoin ETF approval, crackdown on Polymarket
Thailand’s SEC is reviewing spot Bitcoin ETF listings and stablecoin proposals while cracking down on Polymarket for alleged illegal gambling activities. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/thailand-bitcoin-etfs-polymarket-ban?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
South Korea postpones decision on corporate crypto investments
The regulators focused on crypto investor protection and new stablecoin rules while postponing the question of corporate crypto trading. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-postpones-corporate-crypto-investment?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US, Japan, South Korea Unite to Target North Korea’s Crypto Crime Empire
The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have united to thwart North Korea’s crypto theft schemes, targeting billions in stolen funds fueling weapons programs and cybercrime operations. 3 Nations Join Forces to Shut Down North Korea’s Crypto Funding Machine The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint warning against cryptocurrency thefts linked to the […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/us-japan-south-korea-unite-to-target-north-koreas-crypto-crime-empire/
Former Prime Minister Pushes Crypto to Boost Thailand’s Economy
Thailand’s former prime minister has urged cryptocurrency-friendly policies and a 20% tax on online gambling, projecting billions in revenue to spur economic modernization. Ex-Prime Minister Calls for Crypto-Friendly Policies to Spur Economic Innovation Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has urged the government to prioritize cryptocurrency reforms alongside online gambling to modernize Thailand’s economy, according […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/former-prime-minister-pushes-crypto-to-boost-thailands-economy/