XRP’s meteoric rise caused a stir in the crypto community. The cryptocurrency surpassed major players like Solana and Tether, even briefly securing the third spot in market capitalization. What’s driving this growth?
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s Mad Money, has endorsed the notion of cryptocurrency ownership as a safeguard against rising national debt, though he admitted there’s no solid proof that crypto can offer any real protection.
Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings is urging U.S. policymakers to take bold steps to secure the nation’s dominance in cryptocurrency mining. The company has outlined a comprehensive government strategy for blockchain and cryptocurrency technology to achieve this goal.
Hong Kong-based ZA Bank has introduced retail cryptocurrency trading directly through its app via HashKey Pro, a platform developed by the local exchange HashKey.
Volodymyr Nosov, the CEO and founder of WhiteBIT, a major European cryptocurrency exchange, now serves as Ukraine’s Honorary Consul on the Balearic Islands, with the consulate opening in Palma de Mallorca.
On November 21, current SEC Chairman Gary Gensler—a vocal opponent of the cryptocurrency industry—confirmed he would step down on January 20, 2025, the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit related to promoting his Astrals NFT collection and its native cryptocurrency, Galaxy.
Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at Coinbase, expressed optimism that the newly elected U.S. government will prioritize cryptocurrency laws immediately after Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.
The Hong Kong government is preparing to exempt private investment firms, hedge funds, and family offices from taxes on income earned through cryptocurrency transactions.
Bitwise has launched new ETPs, aiming to provide investors with diversified tools for managing cryptocurrency exposure. This strategy enhances portfolio flexibility, offering a chance to benefit from the digital asset market’s growth without direct cryptocurrency investments.
Financial firm Metaplanet has finalized an agreement with BTC Media to establish a Tokyo-based branch of Bitcoin Magazine, aimed at engaging Japanese readers in the cryptocurrency space.
Charles Schwab, a financial giant managing $7 trillion in assets, plans to offer clients direct cryptocurrency investment options.
WhiteBIT, Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled Auto-Invest, a feature that takes the hassle out of buying cryptocurrencies by automating the process entirely.
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is actively working on creating a new White House position dedicated to overseeing the cryptocurrency market.
