South Africa’s DeFi sector to reach $180 million by 2028, the study finds

While Africa is often seen as the cradle of crypto adoption, the largest economy on the continent, South Africa, is one of the leading countries in the region in terms of crypto adoption and regulation. The new report published by… дальше »

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Fresh from the Trading Room: Resource curse

Where is the U.S. dollar headed in 2025? In the latest report, Inspirante Trading Solutions explores the potential for a weaker dollar, drawing on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice President JD Vance’s arguments before they joined the Trump administration. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF: Only 44% investors want 'long-term capital appreciation' - Report

The majority of Bitcoin ETF inflows stem from short-term arbitrage, not long-term investments. Declining Funding Rates trigger outflows, raising concerns over Bitcoin’s rally sustainability. дальше »

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Blockchain performance overstated by 20x, Taraxa report finds

Blockchain throughput overstated 75% - Taraxa report дальше »

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German bank DekaBank introduces crypto trading for institutional investors: report

DekaBank has launched cryptocurrency trading, custody, and management services exclusively for institutional clients. Retail investors are explicitly excluded, and the Sparkassen group, to which DekaBank belongs, is still deliberating its approach to private customers in crypto trading, according to Bloomberg.… дальше »

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My Top 3 Takeaways From Fidelity And Voltage’s Recent Lightning Report

Nostr users have been zapping up a storm while ARK shows that the Lightning Network’s capabilities can be expanded upon. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ether Slump as Crypto Prices Dip on Report of Massive $1.5B Bybit Hack

The move happened as crypto exchange Bybit saw a sudden $1.5 billion worth of ETH outflow. дальше »

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Over 8% of FTX creditors located in restricted regions, including China and Ukraine: report

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX appears to owe a significant sum of money to creditors in more than twenty countries, including Ukraine. Crypto investors from more than 20 customers, including Ukraine, China, and Russia, are not eligible for FTX distributions, Sunil… дальше »

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South African public firm Altvest Capital seeks $10m to adopt Bitcoin as treasury asset: report

The Johannesburg-headquartered Altvest Capital is seeking regulatory approval to raise $10 million, to make Bitcoin its primary reserve asset. Altvest Capital is planning to become the first listed company in Africa to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as its primary treasury reserve… дальше »

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Crypto Market Faces Weak Demand, Needs Trump Initiatives to Kick In, JPMorgan Says

Institutional crypto futures positioning suggests a weakness in demand, the report said. дальше »

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Bybit CEO accuses Pi Network of being a scam, cites Chinese police report

Pi Network has been accused of being a scam by Bybit CEO Ben Zhou, bringing up a police notice from 2023 that calls it a ‘scam that preys on the elderly.’ In a recent post, Bybit co-founder and CEO Ben… дальше »

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Bitcoin mining sector expands as ASIC count surged 7% in 2024: report

By early 2025, Russia’s Bitcoin mining capacity had topped 11 GW, but only around 3 GW was reportedly used by legal miners. Bitcoin (BTC) mining sector in Russia grew in 2024 as the number of mining farms rose 7% to… дальше »

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Bitcoin Hashrate Growth Slows Amid Tough Market Conditions for Smaller Miners

The latest MinerMag report shows a slowdown in Bitcoin hashrate growth amid shifting market conditions. дальше »

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Libra token plunges amid major withdrawal scandal, says Chainalysis

According to a Chainanalysis report, a pair of wallets related to the token’s developers lost around $99 million in investment liquidity for the LIBRA token. The blockchain research group, which released its report on Wednesday, revealed this information, tarnishing the token’s reputation even more and raising concerns among investors. дальше »

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Global crypto adoption grew by 13% through 2024: report

Global crypto adoption grew by 13% in 2024, with Bitcoin and Ethereum adoption rising by 13.1% and 13.6%, respectively. According to the annual Crypto Market Sizing Report by Crypto.com, global crypto adoption, measured by ownership of crypto assets, grew by… дальше »

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Kaspa (KAS) Hashrate Drops 40% Amid Price Struggles: Should Investors Worry?

Data from the Kaspa network has shown a continued decline in hashrate, dropping below 1 exahash per second and marking a 40% decrease from its all-time high. According to Kaspa Report, this development, while seemingly concerning at first glance, may actually signal a strategic opportunity for investors. дальше »

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Japan’s FSA approves reforms to ease stablecoin and brokerage regulations

The Japanese Financial Services Agency green lit a report detailing reforms that would ease regulations for stablecoins and crypto brokerage. According to local media CoinPost, the FSA has approved a a report from a working group recommending policy changes that,… дальше »

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U.S.-Sanctioned Countries Such as Iran Leaning Heavily Into Crypto: Chainalysis

A new report from the analytics firm says that sanctioned jurisdictions and groups were responsible for 39% of illicit crypto transactions last year. дальше »

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Sanctioned jurisdictions account for 39% of illicit crypto transactions in 2024

A Chainalysis report has revealed that US-sanctioned jurisdictions, including Iran and Russia, moved $15.8 billion in crypto in 2024, with mixing services aiding evasion. дальше »

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Hong Kong to focus on tokenization and stablecoins moving forward

Hong Kong will prioritize tokenization and stablecoins in boosting the country’s web3 ecosystem, says Financial Services Secretary, Christopher Hui. According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu considers… дальше »

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Wintermute aims to offer crypto products in the U.S.

Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy says the company wants to focus on expanding its services into the U.S., starting with an office in New York. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the algorithmic trading firm and market-maker Wintermute has set its… дальше »

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Korea’s Supreme Court rules failed TerraUSD and LUNA not financial investment products: report

South Korea’s Supreme Court has sided with lower courts in deciding that TerraUSD and LUNA do not meet the criteria for financial investment products. Korea‘s Supreme Court has ruled that the collapsed stablecoin TerraUSD (USTC) and its sister token Terra… дальше »

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Libra co-creator bragged about paying Javier Milei’s sister for token post: Report

Argentine media reports that Hayden Davis, a figure linked to the Libra token, boasted about paying Javier Milei’s sister for the president to share details of the memecoin. дальше »

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Users report six-figure losses in Cardex exploit on Abstract Chain

Abstract Chain said the exploit was an isolated incident tied to Cardex, a blockchain fantasy game. дальше »

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Crypto scam: $5.6m stolen in FTX debt claims fraud

A scam group posing as FTX debt claimants defrauded two companies of more than $5.6 million, according to a new report from Inca Digital.  The perpetrators allegedly used AI-generated identities and unauthorized access to bankruptcy records to execute the scheme.… дальше »

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Nigeria moves to tax crypto transactions: report

Nigeria is preparing to tax cryptocurrency transactions as part of broader efforts to boost government revenue, according to the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission. A bill outlining the tax framework is under review and is expected to pass this quarter,… дальше »

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Robinhood taps Singapore as Coinbase continues to steal market share

Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) is in focus this morning following a report that it’s considering launching its crypto products in Singapore by the end of 2025. The financial services company is already said to be in talks with the local regulators but is yet to announce a particular launch date. Robinhood is considering expanding […] дальше »

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Nigerian lawmaker sues Binance executive over bribery claims: report

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is facing a $662,000 defamation lawsuit from a Nigerian lawmaker who denies allegations of bribery. Nigerian lawmaker Philip Agbese has filed a 1 billion Nigerian Naira (around $662,000) defamation lawsuit against Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive,… дальше »

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Robinhood aims to launch crypto offerings in Singapore by late 2025

Robinhood plans to launch crypto products in Singapore this year through recently-acquired crypto exchange Bitstamp. According to a Bloomberg report, vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, Johann Kerbrat, revealed that the company has yet to decide on an… дальше »

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Cyprus police warn of large-scale SMS crypto scam impersonating Binance: report

Cyprus police have warned the public about a surge in SMS scams impersonating a crypto exchange. Cyprus police have issued a warning about a rise in SMS fraud targeting crypto investors, with scammers impersonating the Binance crypto exchange, Cyprus Mail… дальше »

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Robinhood to launch crypto products in Singapore in 2025: report

Robinhood will launch the crypto offerings to customers in Singapore via Bitstamp The retail investing firm acquired Bitstamp for $200 million in June 2024. Robinhood, a popular retail investing platform, has revealed plans that could see it expand its crypto product offering to Singapore before the end of 2025. дальше »

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Here’s why XRP price turns bullish and set for ‘potential rally’

After a prolonged consolidation, XRP’s price action appears to be turning bullish, with technical patterns pointing to more upside. A report from Singapore-based blockchain firm Matrixport shows that the Relative Strength Index is hovering near 40%, leaving room for a… дальше »

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Here’s Why XRP and Solana Prices Might Crash Soon, Crypto Veteran Warns

A lot of worrying signs for crypto traders this week as analysts report the decrease in capital inflows in Bitcoin and other cryptos. The XRP price took a hit and is now down 3% in the last 24 hours, now trading below $2. дальше »

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Bitcoin funds lead $415m outflows as Fed signals tighter policy

Hawkish rhetoric from the Federal Reserve and last week’s CPI release catalyzed $415 million in outflows from digital asset investment products, according to CoinShares. Per CoinShares’ weekly market report, digital asset investment products recorded negative flows for the first time… дальше »

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Visa’s token service fuels $3.5B in Latin American payment transactions

Visa’s Token Service (VTS) contributed to the growth of digital payments in Latin America and the Caribbean, with over $3. 5 billion in payment volume expected by 2025, according to a report published by the company. дальше »

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Crypto scammers net over $9B in 2024 as AI supercharges fraud

Malicious actors stole roughly $9. 9 billion from the crypto ecosystem last year — the lowest amount since 2021, according to a recent  Chainalysis report. The firm added that the figure is expected to rise to $12. дальше »

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Analyst: Coinbase stock is a ‘buy’ and could hit $350

H. C. Wainwright analysts have raised their price target for Coinbase to $350 following a strong fourth-quarter earnings report, citing the company’s market share gains and bullish management outlook. дальше »

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State Street and Citi reportedly eyeing crypto custody services

State Street and Citi are considering offering crypto custody services. According to a report from The Information, the banks aim to provide safekeeping solutions to institutional investors, traders, and large funds. дальше »

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Macroeconomics and Crypto Markets Entanglement Intensifies, Revealed Bybit x Block Scholes Feb. Volatility Report

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 14th February 2025, Chainwire The post Macroeconomics and Crypto Markets Entanglement Intensifies, Revealed Bybit x Block Scholes Feb. Volatility Report appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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HashKey Group Gets $30M Investment From Chinese VC Gaorong Ventures: Report

Despite China’s ban on cryptocurrencies, Chinese investors continue to invest in the space. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s HashKey raises $30m from Chinese venture firm Gaorong Ventures: report

Beijing-based venture capital firm Gaorong Ventures has reportedly backed HashKey Group with $30 million, valuing the operator of Hong Kong’s top crypto exchange at $1.5 billion. Hong Kong-based HashKey Group has secured a $30 million investment from Beijing’s Gaorong Ventures,… дальше »

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Scoop: Four top crypto exchanges received nearly $80m in USDT from Hamas-linked exchange since early 2024

A report shared with crypto. news shows that one of the largest crypto exchanges received around $80 million in Tether’s stablecoin from Hamas-linked exchange. Four major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance and Gate. дальше »

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AI agent tokens outlook: struggle continues as CZ shifts narrative to animal-inspired memes

Digital coins display resilience after the latest United States inflation report, which triggered fear in the financial sector. However, the case differed for AI agent coins, which have suffered significant bearishness in the past month. дальше »

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GameStop shares surge after reports of possible plans to explore Bitcoin and crypto investments

Video game retailer and meme stock GameStop is considering investments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a CNBC report. Following the news, GameStop shares surged as much as 20% in after-hours trading. дальше »

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FBI saved victims $285m from crypto scams: report

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation says it helped save an estimated $285 million that victims would have lost to cryptocurrency scams. According to a report published on Feb. 13, the FBI pointed to an initiative dubbed “Operation Level Up”… дальше »

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Toncoin’s Risk Appetite At Historic High, Incoming Price Jump?

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Altcoin update: BNB overtakes SOL, SUI hits record high, OpenSea set to launch SEA token

Altcoins thrived on Thursday as digital assets displayed resilience following the latest hotter US CPI report. Meanwhile, Binance Coin, SUI, and OpenSea stole the show for various reasons. Let us find out more. дальше »

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US border patrol continues to seize Bitcoin mining equipment: report

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is continuing its seizure of Bitcoin mining equipment at U.S. ports. The ASIC miners are reportedly being detained at U.S. ports of entry at the request of the Federal Communications Commission. According to documents reviewed… дальше »

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Tether May Have to Sell Some Bitcoin to Comply With U.S. Stablecoin Rules: JPMorgan

Company data suggests that Tether's reserves are 66% compliant under the STABLE Act and 83% under the GENIUS Act, the report said. дальше »

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Bitcoin miners in US face disruptions over trade war with China: report

U.S. crypto miners relying on Bitmain hardware are seeing shipment delays as customs officials increase scrutiny amid trade tensions. Crypto mining firms in the United States are facing delays in getting new equipment as customs officials tighten checks on shipments… дальше »

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