Dogecoin’s price has been dropping, falling below $0.30 and potentially heading towards $0.20. This downturn is linked to a significant decrease in social media buzz around the coin. Social Sentiment Plummets A recent post from analytics platform Santiment showed that social media chatter about Dogecoin is practically nonexistent. People are talking about other cryptocurrencies, like…
A crypto whale just suffered a massive loss after the price of Ethena (ENA) tanked. Big Losses on ENA Blockchain tracker Lookonchain reported that a whale sold almost 18 million ENA tokens, losing over $12 million in the process. The whale initially bought the ENA at an average price of $1.17, but sold it all…
An Alabama man, Eric Council Jr., 25, admitted to hacking the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account last year. He faces up to five years in prison. The Hack and its Fallout In January 2024, Council and others took control of the SEC’s official X account. They falsely announced the approval of spot Bitcoin…
Hester Peirce, a commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), thinks it’s time for a major shift in how the SEC handles crypto. She’s advocating for a less aggressive approach, moving away from using enforcement actions to essentially make the rules. The Problem with Enforcement-First Peirce points out that for years, the SEC…
Crypto started 2025 with a bang, hitting a $3.76 trillion market cap early in January thanks to positive US government policies. But things took a turn later in the month. January’s Rollercoaster A big AI breakthrough caused worries about overvalued tech stocks, leading to a market-wide selloff that impacted both traditional and crypto markets. Despite…
The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit might be about to change dramatically. With a new administration in the White House, things are looking different for crypto regulation. A Shift in the SEC’s Approach? Paul Atkins is the new SEC Chairman, replacing Gary Gensler. This change, along with the acting chair, Mark Uyeda, and commissioner Hester Peirce,…
Tether’s stablecoin, USDT, is facing some hurdles with EU regulations. To overcome these, Tether created a new stablecoin, USDT0, and is using Arbitrum’s infrastructure to connect it to Ethereum, Tron, and TON. This is a big deal, bringing together $138 billion worth of Tether and improving efficiency and liquidity. Several other blockchains are already supporting…
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt is making some bold predictions about the future price of major cryptocurrencies. He believes that government policies will flood the market with cash, sending crypto prices skyrocketing. Barhydt’s “Base Case” Price Targets Barhydt’s “base case” scenario sees significant gains for several top cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC): A jump to $350,000 (over 259%…
Economist Alex Krüger, a popular voice in the crypto community, believes the Bitcoin (BTC) bull run isn’t over yet. He sees the current market as part of a larger Bitcoin supercycle, despite it feeling different from previous cycles. Bitcoin’s Supercycle Remains Krüger acknowledges that many investors are disappointed with the current market’s performance, but urges…
A popular crypto analyst, Rekt Capital, predicts Bitcoin (BTC) is nearing a major price jump. They believe it’s in the final stages of consolidation before reaching new all-time highs. Bitcoin’s Next Big Move? Rekt Capital, who boasts a large following on X (formerly Twitter), points to historical price patterns. They argue Bitcoin has already completed…
