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Crypto campaign donations are democracy at work — former Kraken exec
Marco Santori, the former chief legal officer of Kraken, recently weighed in on the significant impact of political donations from the cryptocurrency sector during the 2024 election cycle, heralding it as “democracy at work.” In an exclusive discussion with Cointelegraph’s Turner Wright, Santori contended that the financial contributions from crypto firms played a crucial role…
Continue ReadingRipple CEO Pushes for XRP in US Reserves, Keeps IPO Option Alive
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has high hopes for the future of the company’s native token, XRP. In a recent interview with Bloomberg Markets, Garlinghouse expressed confidence that XRP will be included in the White House’s proposed digital asset reserves. He also anticipates that an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) will be approved and launched before the…
Continue ReadingHow Ether.fi Retained TVL as Restaking Lost Its Luster
A year ago, the concept of restaking was a dominant talking point in the crypto community, with projects like EigenLayer touted as the future of financial operations within the blockchain. Yet, as we reach mid-2025, the allure surrounding restaking has faded significantly. Total value locked (TVL) across the sector has dropped, and the popularity once…
Continue Reading‘Successful’ ETH ETF less perfect without staking — BlackRock
BlackRock’s Robbie Mitchnick, head of digital assets, expressed that while the firm’s Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been a “tremendous success,” it is hindered by the absence of staking opportunities. At the Digital Asset Summit on March 20, he emphasized that having staking yield is essential for enhancing investment returns within the sector. “All…
Continue ReadingBitcoin’s Hot Supply Drops 50% in 3 Months – Bullish or Bearish Signal?
Bitcoin’s recent performance reflects a complex interplay of market dynamics, especially in light of its “hot supply” metric—an indicator that tracks the volume of Bitcoin available for immediate trading. According to insights from Glassnode, a reputable on-chain analytics platform, Bitcoin’s hot supply has entered a significant decline, dropping from 5.9% to 2.8% of the total…
Continue ReadingInside Pump.fun’s Plan to Dominate Solana DeFi Trading
Solana’s thriving decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem has recently gained a new contender with the launch of PumpSwap by Pump.fun, a platform that has skyrocketed to success in the world of memecoins. The introduction of this token swaps service aims to carve out a more substantial place for Pump.fun within Solana’s competitive landscape of automated market…
Continue ReadingTrump becomes first US sitting president to speak at a crypto conference
Trump’s Push for U.S. Dominance in the Crypto Space On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump made headlines by addressing the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit, marking his first major engagement with the crypto community since his election. In a pre-recorded statement, Trump expressed a strong commitment to establishing the United States as the "crypto capital…
Continue ReadingWill a Supply Shock Trigger a Price Rally?
Gearing Up for a Surge? Cardano’s ADA is experiencing a pivotal moment as the cryptocurrency market showcases signs of revival. Over the past 24 hours, ADA’s price surged to nearly $0.75 before stabilizing around $0.72, reflecting levels comparable to the previous week, according to CoinGecko. This volatility is underpinned by significant investment activity, particularly from…
Continue ReadingDr. Copper, Once Positively Correlated to Bitcoin, Nears Record High. Will BTC Follow Suit?
Copper, often seen as a barometer for economic health, has recently seen its price spike close to record highs, prompting renewed interest from investors and analysts alike. This upward trend in copper prices could lead traders to draw parallels with the performance of bitcoin (BTC), particularly since historic correlations between the two assets have suggested…
Continue ReadingWhy is Solana (SOL) price up today?
Solana (SOL) is experiencing a robust surge in price today, reflecting a broader recovery across the cryptocurrency landscape. According to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, SOL’s current trading price stands at approximately $134, marking a notable increase of over 6% in just 24 hours. This upswing follows a rebound of roughly 20% from…
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