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Canadian crypto firm Matador Technologies announced a major shift in its capital preservation strategy this week after its Board of Directors unanimously approved the addition of Bitcoin and USD-denominated assets to its corporate treasury. The goal behind this decision is to mitigate risks associated with the company’s reliance on Canadian dollar-denominated assets, which marks a

While major institutions worldwide are gradually embracing Bitcoin, recognizing its potential as a transformative asset and even integrating it into their corporate treasuries, the perception of the cryptocurrency remains far from universally positive. Amid this growing institutional adoption, the Bank of Italy has taken a notably critical stance. In its Economic and Financial Occasional Paper,

Thailand is considering a potential Bitcoin pilot project, proposed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to be tested in Phuket as a tourism-focused sandbox. The proposal has received support from the Binance Thailand CEO, who sees it as a positive step for the countrys competitiveness and ability to attract tech-savvy visitors. However, despite efforts from industry

The synergies between AI and crypto are very promising. In fact, the incoming Trump administration is combining the two sectors into one advisory office. President-elect is calling it the White House Crypto and AI Czar. Trump’s appointee for the office, former PayPal COO David Sacks, has close ties to payments and crypto. The AI and

XRP price corrected some losses and climbed above the $2.25 zone. The price is now struggling to clear the $2.350 resistance zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.20 support level, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a decent increase above the $2.25 and $2.30 levels. The price even tested the $2.35 level

Data shows the Bitcoin market sentiment is still quite close to the extreme greed zone, a potential sign that a further price cooldown may be needed before a bottom. The “Fear & Greed Index” refers to an indicator created by Alternative that tells us about the average sentiment among investors in the Bitcoin and wider

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $95,000 level. BTC might continue to rise if it clears the $100,00 resistance zone. Bitcoin price remained supported near $92,500 and started a recovery wave. BTC was able to climb above the $94,500 and $95,000 resistance levels. There was a break above a key bearish trend line

Toncoin (TON) appears to have now entered a notable phase in its market cycle, presenting potential opportunities for investors. A recent analysis by CryptoQuant analyst Joao Wedson highlights that TON has moved into a favorable risk zone for accumulation, as indicated by the Normalized Risk Metric (NMR). This metric evaluates an asset’s price risk relative

According to a report published today by blockchain security firm Hacken, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols witnessed a steep decline in exploits in 2024, while centralized finance (CeFi) platforms more than doubled their losses due to security breaches. In its annual Web3 Security Report, Hacken outlined the general trends in the cryptocurrency industry with regard to

The economy is chugging along nicely, with real GDP rising in the third quarter over the second quarter of 2024. That’s according to data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. Kiyosaki warned on Sunday, however, that the economy could plunge into a depression next year. “Global crash has started. Europe, China. USA going down.

Richard Schueler, widely known as Richard Heart, the founder of Hex cryptocurrency, has been placed on Interpol’s global wanted list through a Red Notice. Issued at the request of Finnish authorities, it follows allegations of tax fraud and assault in the country. The Red Notice is a formal request to law enforcement agencies worldwide to

Last week saw $308 million in inflows into digital asset investment products, although this was overshadowed by a major outflow of $576 million on December 19th. The last two days of the week saw total outflows of $1 billion. The recent price declines led to a $17.7 billion drop in the total assets under management

Corporate Bitcoin investor MicroStrategy has announced a Special Meeting of Shareholders to address proposals that aim to advance its Bitcoin-focused 21/21 Plan while simultaneously streamlining capital-raising efforts. In a letter from the Executive Chairman, the company outlined three major agenda items to be decided during the meeting, which will be conducted virtually. The first proposal

The Russian government has extended its winter ban on local crypto mining operations to six years as energy consumption in the country rises to alarming levels. About a month ago, the government ordered crypto mining entities to pause their operations for the winter season. However, the ban has now been extended. According to a report

Litecoin has had an impressive rally this year, surging by almost 50%. The latest market crash, however, briefly dragged the altcoin below $87. The selling pressure has since subsided as Litecoin currently trades above $107. Underpinning its price trajectory is the strong network growth. Litecoin’s network activity has witnessed a notable surge. In fact, data

XRP has taken the cryptocurrency world by storm in December, becoming the most traded altcoin on Binance. According to recent data, the coin had an astounding trading volume of more than $116 million on Binance Futures, demonstrating its growing appeal with traders. Despite a tough market, XRP’s success stands out, especially given that other cryptocurrencies,

Ripple’s XRP has been the subject of recent media attention, and for good reason. The cryptocurrency has experienced a significant increase in 2024, with a gain of over 258% since the start of the year. XRP’s price had risen significantly from its low of $0.22 in early 2021 to approximately $2.30 as of mid-December. XRP

Dogecoin dived toward the $0.2620 support against the US Dollar. DOGE is now recovering losses and might gain traction if it clears the $0.3350 resistance. Dogecoin price started a fresh decline from well above $0.3550 like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE traded below the $0.3350 and $0.320 support levels. It even spiked below $0.280. A low

XRP price remained stable above the $2.10 zone. The price is moving higher and might aim for a fresh surge above the $2.30 resistance zone. XRP price started a fresh increase from the $2.12 support level, unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a decent increase above the $2.15 and $2.20 levels. The price surpassed the