Interest in Bitcoin-backed loans returns: Will TradFi join this time?The Bitcoin-backed loans market is expected to grow fivefold in the coming years. Cointelegraph explores the nuts and bolts of the niche industry.Jan 30, 2025Marie Poteriaieva
Bitcoin mining hashrate set to slow down — Here’s whyAfter a tough 2024 for the Bitcoin mining industry, mining companies might finally get some relief as competition might slowly cool down.Jan 30, 2025Vince Quill
Here’s why DeepSeek crashed your Bitcoin and cryptoDeepSeek may have “nothing to do” with crypto, but its sudden entrance on the scene affected crypto prices.Jan 30, 2025Aaron Wood
XRP’s 50% rally outperforms crypto market in January — Is $4 the next stop?XRP decoupled from the crypto market after positive regulatory developments for Ripple Labs reinforced investors’ bullish conviction in the altcoin.Jan 30, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Bitcoin DeFi project Elastos closes $20M investment roundAt more than $100,000 per coin, Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a financial asset that can unlock new wealth opportunities for holders.Jan 30, 2025Sam Bourgi
ECB president ‘confident’ Bitcoin will not enter central bank reservesChristine Lagarde seemed to dismiss concerns that Czechia’s central bank would adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset.Jan 30, 2025Turner Wright
9 curious things about DeepSeek R1: AI EyeThe real story behind DeepSeek ... or at least a bunch of interesting stuff we found out about it online.Jan 30, 2025Andrew Fenton
BTC price taps $106K as US GDP miss boosts Bitcoin bull caseBitcoin continues to flirt with a breakout toward all-time highs as macro tailwinds strengthen.Jan 30, 2025William Suberg
Czech to explore new assets, skips Bitcoin as $7B BTC reserve faces criticismCzech Finance Minister Stanjura warned against BTC’s volatility ahead of the central bank vote on Jan. 30.Jan 30, 2025Helen Partz
Grayscale launches Bitcoin Miners ETF to offer BTC mining exposureGrayscale’s new ETF, MNRS, tracks Bitcoin mining firms and infrastructure, offering investors exposure to the mining industry without direct BTC investment.Jan 30, 2025Helen Partz
Tether disappointed with ‘rushed actions’ on MiCA-driven USDT delisting in EuropeMiCA-triggered crypto changes in Europe could create a “disorderly” market, according to USDT stablecoin operator Tether.Jan 30, 2025Helen Partz
EigenLayer, Cartesi core devs push mainstream adoption via AI, DeFi 'killer apps'EigenLayer and Cartesi are teaming up for a hackathon to build the next game-changing crypto application, with AI and blockchain innovation in focus.Jan 30, 2025Zoltan Vardai
China convicts BKEX staff for illegal gambling via crypto contractsA Chinese court found BKEX’s crypto contract trading functioned as illegal gambling, sentencing employees to prison for facilitating unauthorized betting.Jan 30, 2025Mehab Qureshi
Forget FOMC — Bitcoin price now has 'plenty of room' to reach $108KBTC price upside hurdles appear to tumble as Bitcoin trader optimism makes a firm comeback at $105,000.Jan 30, 2025William Suberg
Illinois considering strategic Bitcoin reserve with 5-year hodl strategyIllinois’ HB1844 bill proposes a state-run Bitcoin reserve with a mandatory five-year holding period before allowing conversions or sales.Jan 30, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Bitcoin ‘leaving crypto in the dust’ in 2025 despite altseason callsBitcoin’s rising market dominance is fueled by strong ETF inflows, political momentum in the US, and Ethereum’s continued multi-year slump against BTC.Jan 30, 2025Yashu Gola
El Salvador rushes in new Bitcoin law to comply with IMF deal: ReportThe legislation reportedly rolls back a previous mandate that businesses accept Bitcoin for payments.Jan 30, 2025Martin Young
The need for cross-border collaboration on digital assetsAdoption can’t happen without practical cross-border cooperation, which will support the growth of digital assets while managing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.Jan 30, 2025Elise Donovan
Gemini won’t hire MIT grads unless university drops ex-SEC chair GenslerGemini CEO Tyler Winklevoss said the exchange won’t hire from MIT due to the university rehiring Gary Gensler, a boycott that one commentator called “overkill.”Jan 30, 2025Brayden Lindrea
Reality Labs bleed grows but Zuckerberg vows ‘pivotal year’ for metaverseMeta’s metaverse-building Reality Labs operating losses last year rose 10% to $17.7 billion, taking its total losses since 2020 to over $60 billion.Jan 30, 2025Martin Young
Trump crypto order may disrupt Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle: BitwiseBitwise’s Matt Hougan said crypto wouldn’t “fully overcome” a four-year cycle but said market pullbacks would be “shorter and shallower” than before.Jan 30, 2025Brayden Lindrea
Tesla reports $600M Bitcoin gain in Q4 using new accounting ruleTesla has used a new crypto accounting rule to book a nearly $600 million net gain on its Bitcoin holdings in the fourth quarter of 2024.Jan 30, 2025Stephen Katte
Riot Platforms again eyed for change by activist investor: ReportInvestment firm D.E. Shaw has built a stake in Riot Platforms and is pushing the Bitcoin miner to change, Reuters reports.Jan 30, 2025Jesse Coghlan
Solana ‘drinking the Ethereum milkshake’ as DEX market share rises: OKXSolana has captured around half — and sometimes nearly all — of the DEX volume in the last five weeks, and OKX says it’s extending its dominance over Ethereum.Jan 30, 2025Brayden Lindrea
BitBox02 Review 2025: is it the right choice for your crypto security?Explore our in-depth 2025 review of the BitBox02 hardware wallet. Discover its cutting-edge security, user-friendly design, and multi-crypto support.Jan 30, 2025Bradley Peak
Texas Lt. Governor announces ‘Bitcoin Reserve’ as priority bill for 2025Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick revealed that establishing a Bitcoin reserve in the state will be among 2025’s legislative priorities.Jan 29, 2025Christopher Tepedino
Trump may tighten restrictions on Nvidia sales to China — ReportThe Trump administration must balance national security concerns with promises to keep US companies dominant in global markets.Jan 29, 2025Vince Quill
Ethereum price will stick below $3.5K until these 3 things happenIt will take more than Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra upgrade to turn ETH price around. Cointelegraph explains why.Jan 29, 2025Marcel Pechman
Fed chair calls for Congress to move on crypto ’regulatory apparatus’Jerome Powell said that banks were “perfectly able to serve crypto customers“ and suggested that lawmakers should act to address the potential risks to households.Jan 29, 2025Turner Wright
Robinhood hints at Bitcoin futures launchRobinhood’s BTC futures product will face competition from rivals like the CME Group and Coinbase Derivatives Exchange.Jan 29, 2025Alex O’Donnell