LIBRA Creators Linked to Melania and Other Short-Lived Memecoins
Blockchain analysts at Bubblemaps have presented strong evidence suggesting that the team behind the LIBRA (LIBRA) memecoin is the same group responsible for launching Melania (MELANIA). In a post on X dated Feb. 17, Bubblemaps claimed that new on-chain data indicates that the individuals who introduced LIBRA—or someone closely associated with them—were likely behind the […]
12 US States Hold $330M Stake in Saylor’s Strategy
As of late 2024, twelve U.S. states have reported holding shares of Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, in their state pension funds or treasuries. The total value of these holdings amounts to $330 million. Bitcoin analyst Julian Fahrer highlighted on Feb. 17 that California, Florida, Wisconsin, and North Carolina have the largest exposure […]
Bitcoin analyst PlanB moves Bitcoin into ETFs to simplify management and avoid ‘key complications’
Bitcoin analyst PlanB has transferred his entire Bitcoin holdings from self-custody into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to simplify managing his assets like traditional investments. In a Feb. 15 post on X, PlanB shared that his decision to shift to spot Bitcoin ETFs stems from the desire to handle his Bitcoin similarly to equities and […]
January Sees Over 600K New Tokens, Raising Concerns Over Market Liquidity
In January, the launch of over 600,000 new cryptocurrencies raised alarms about the potential impact on market liquidity. This surge in new token creation reached an unprecedented level in January, according to data from GeckoTerminal, as shared by Bobby Ong, co-founder and COO of CoinGecko. Compared to January 2024, the number of new tokens launched […]
Bitcoin faces potential “bearish phase” as key metrics show worrying trend
Bitcoin (BTC) has shown signs of risk, with the possibility of entering a “bearish phase” as investor sentiment shifts and risk exposure decreases at current price levels. On February 15, on-chain data platform CryptoQuant highlighted a troubling trend of Bitcoin leaving derivatives exchanges, signaling a shift in market behavior. Bitcoin flow shift sparks concern for […]
BNB Chain Overtakes Solana in Daily Fees, Leads All Blockchains
According to data from Nansen, BNB Chain—linked to Binance—has surged past Solana in daily transaction fees, securing the top spot among all blockchains. On February 13, BNB Chain recorded over $5.8 million in daily fees, significantly outpacing Solana’s $3.3 million and surpassing Ethereum by more than five times. This marks the first instance since Halloween […]
Tether Invests in Juventus Football Club
Stablecoin giant Tether has expanded its influence in the sports world by securing a minority stake in Juventus FC, one of Italy’s most historic football clubs. Founded over 125 years ago in Turin, Juventus remains a dominant force in Serie A. Announced on Feb. 14, the investment aligns with Tether’s mission to bring stablecoins, digital […]
Bitcoin bull run comeback? Whale Inflows to Exchanges Hit 5-Year High
Bitcoin is hinting at a renewed bull run as whale activity on exchanges stabilizes this month. According to on-chain data from CryptoQuant, large-scale Bitcoin transactions into exchanges are showing signs of forming a lower high in February, suggesting a potential shift in market dynamics. Whales Signal the Next Bullish Phase Historically, Bitcoin’s market cycles peak […]
Mastercard Tokenized 30% of Transactions in 2024
Global payments leader Mastercard announced that it successfully tokenized 30% of its transactions in 2024 while also recognizing the growing influence of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies in the financial sector. In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Mastercard highlighted its progress in “advancing the payments ecosystem.” Key initiatives included transaction tokenization, developing blockchain-powered […]
Tether Rebukes JPMorgan Analysts for Suggesting Bitcoin Sale
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has fired back at JPMorgan analysts who suggested it may need to offload Bitcoin to comply with potential US stablecoin regulations. On Feb. 12, a JPMorgan research team led by strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou released a report indicating that newly proposed US stablecoin legislation could pressure Tether into selling […]