Opinion by: Tim Haldorsson, founder of Lunar Strategy When US President Donald Trump announced the US strategic crypto reserve on March 2, the immediate focus fell on the price surges of the included coins. Behind the market excitement lies a much bigger story that extends far beyond the named assets themselves. The real opportunity lies […]
Opinion by: Tim Haldorsson, founder of Lunar Strategy When US President Donald Trump announced the US strategic crypto reserve on March 2, the immediate focus fell on the price surges of the included coins. Behind the market excitement lies a much bigger story that extends far beyond the named assets themselves. The real opportunity lies […]
Global investment firm VanEck registered an Avalanche exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, hinting at a forthcoming filing for a spot AVAX ETF. VanEck, on March 10, registered a new cryptocurrency investment product called VanEck Avalanche ETF in Delaware, according to public records on the official Delaware state website. Similar to other crypto ETF filings by […]
Deutsche Boerse’s trading unit, Clearstream, is preparing to launch cryptocurrency custody and settlement services for institutional clients in 2025 amid increasing demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure. The German exchange group plans to offer Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) custody to its more than 2,500 institutional clients, with services expected to begin in April, according […]
Deutsche Boerse’s trading unit, Clearstream, is preparing to launch cryptocurrency custody and settlement services for institutional clients in 2025 amid increasing demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure. The German exchange group plans to offer Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) custody to its more than 2,500 institutional clients, with services expected to begin in April, according […]
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the U.S. is experiencing a shift from a high-spending period to a more nuanced approach, which might result in an economic slowdown. Trump Recognizes Economic Slowdown as Part of U.S. Transition Period The U.S. economy might be experiencing a slowdown as a result of the measures currently implemented by […]
A quick history of Trump’s statements and policies on crypto Donald Trump’s stance on cryptocurrency has shifted significantly over time. From 2019 to 2021, Trump expressed skepticism toward Bitcoin (BTC), calling it volatile and a threat to the US dollar, but by 2024, he reversed his stance, pledging support for crypto, proposing a US Strategic […]
Bitcoin financial services firm Fold Holdings has added 475 BTC to its treasury, bringing total holdings to over 1,485 BTC. This move solidifies its position among the top 10 U.S. public companies with the largest bitcoin reserves. Fold Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 1,485 BTC Fold Holdings, the first publicly traded bitcoin-native financial services company, has […]
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has officially approved Tether’s USDT as a recognized cryptocurrency, allowing its trading and potential use in payments, marking a significant step forward for stablecoin adoption in Asia. Thailand Approves Tether’s USDT, Paving Way for Stablecoin Payments Tether’s USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap, has been officially approved by […]
US Senate Banking Committee is set to vote on a Republican-led stablecoin framework bill on March 13, after it was updated following consultation with committee Democrats. GOP Senator Bill Hagerty, one of the bill’s co-sponsors, said on March 10 that he introduced an update of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) […]
Binance has been identified as the top cryptocurrency exchange for Nigerians due to its strong peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace, which facilitates trading using local payment methods. Binance Stands out Despite Ongoing Dispute With Nigerian Officials Binance has been ranked the number one cryptocurrency exchange for Nigerians primarily because of its robust peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace, which allows […]
Finance officials in the European Union are concerned US President Donald Trump’s embrace of digital assets could affect Europe’s monetary sovereignty and financial stability. “The US administration is favorable toward cryptocurrencies and especially dollar-denominated stablecoins, which may raise certain concerns in Europe,” European Stability Mechanism (ESM) managing director Pierre Gramegna said at a Eurogroup press […]
