XRP is making waves in Latin America’s crypto market, according to a new report from Bitso, a major crypto platform. It’s become a surprisingly popular payment option, accounting for a significant 9% of all crypto purchases on the platform. This is a huge jump from 2023, when it was practically absent from average user portfolios….
The crypto market may be sluggish, but one Bitcoin-focused DeFi project is booming. Threshold Network’s native token, T, has exploded in value, jumping over 55% this week. A Token’s Big Week T is currently trading at $0.0223, a significant increase from $0.0143 just seven days ago. That’s not all – it’s also seen a nearly…
eXch, a controversial cryptocurrency exchange, is closing its doors in May following accusations of laundering funds stolen in the massive Bybit hack. The Bybit Hack and the Accusations In February, hackers made off with nearly $1.5 billion in Ethereum (ETH) and Lido Staked Ether (stETH) from Bybit—the biggest crypto heist in history. Investigators, including blockchain…
Cook County, Illinois, the second most populous county in the US, is giving some residents a big financial boost. Facing soaring property taxes, the county board approved a program to send $1,000 payments to eligible households. Who Gets the Money? The program, called the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, has a budget of $15 million,…
Kraken, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, is branching out in a big way. This week, they announced two major expansions into new markets. Stocks and ETFs Arrive Starting in ten US states (New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Alabama, and Washington D.C.), Kraken customers can now trade over 11,000 US-listed stocks…
Bitcoin’s price has been stuck in a tight range between $83,000 and $86,000 lately, leaving investors unsure what’s next. Is it a bull market or a bear market? One analyst thinks a big price swing is coming soon. Key Price Levels to Watch A crypto analyst, Ali Martinez, recently pointed out that Bitcoin is caught…
Bitcoin’s price is hovering around $85,000, and it’s looking a bit sluggish. Let’s break down what’s happening. Below $90,000 – Again Bitcoin keeps closing the week below the crucial $90,000 mark. This is making investors nervous. Even a small price jump earlier in the week wasn’t enough to change the overall gloomy feeling. Global Tensions…
Ripple is making waves in Asia! They’ve teamed up with HashKey Capital to launch the continent’s first investment fund focused on XRP, the cryptocurrency Ripple created. A Big Move for XRP in Asia This new fund will track XRP’s price, giving institutional investors a way to get in on the action without directly holding XRP….
Bitcoin’s price is stuck in a rut, hovering between $83,000 and $86,000. Neither buyers nor sellers are taking charge, creating a lot of uncertainty. Global Uncertainty Weighs on Bitcoin This indecisiveness mirrors the broader unease in global markets. The ongoing US-China trade war and other economic tensions are keeping investors nervous. Without a clear reason…
A major bank scam is hitting customers hard in Prince George’s County, Maryland, with losses totaling around $100,000 this year alone. Victims are using Wells Fargo, Bank of America, PNC, and other banks. How the Scam Works Thieves are using a sophisticated impersonation tactic. They send text messages pretending to be from major banks, warning…
