Author: Tony Pearce
Cold Wallets vs. Hot Wallets: Understanding Cryptocurrency Storage Solutions
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe two primary storage methods—cold wallets and hot wallets—represent fundamentally different approaches to balancing security and convenience. Understanding the differences between them is essential for protecting your investment.
Sentiment Index Revisits February Lows Amid Market Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto investor sentiment has sunk to a level not seen in over eight months, echoing the fear that gripped the market in late February.
Harvard’s $443M Bitcoin ETF Wager: A Landmark Bet That’s Still a “Mere 1%” of Its Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHarvard University has dramatically increased its conviction in cryptocurrency, nearly tripling its stake in BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF (IBIT) in the third quarter.
Crypto Crackdown: Tokyo Stock Exchange Operator Moves to Rein In Corporate Treasuries
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange is clamping down on listed companies turning into crypto funds.
How to Keep Your Cryptocurrency Safe: A Comprehensive User Guide
Reading Time: 3 minutesSecure your crypto: an essential guide to wallets, keys, and best practices.
JPMorgan Rolls Out Digital Coin for Instant Settlements, Partners with Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan has launched its JPM Coin deposit token for client transactions on a public blockchain.
Coinbase Opens Exclusive Token Sales to Retail Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase Global has announced a platform that will allow individuals to purchase digital tokens before they are publicly listed.
The Great Decoupling That Never Happened: Why Bitcoin Moves With Markets, Not Against Them
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhy does Bitcoin move with markets and not against them? Find out here.
Brazil Brings Crypto Into the Regulatory Fold, Boosting Investor Protection and Market Legitimacy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major step towards maturing its digital asset market, Brazil’s central bank has unveiled new rules designed to protect investors and legitimize the crypto industry.
Japan Moves to Close Crypto Custody Loophole
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpurred by a massive $312 million hack of DMM Bitcoin, Japanese regulators are taking action to prevent a repeat.
Italian Banks Endorse ECB’s Digital Euro Project
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting the need for European “digital sovereignty,” Italy’s banks have thrown their weight behind the ECB’s plan for a digital euro.
DTCC Listing Fuels XRP ETF Buzz, But Regulatory Hurdles Remain Despite New Fast-Track Path
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhile the DTCC has listed five spot XRP ETFs—from issuers including Franklin Templeton and CoinShares—this is a necessary step, not a guarantee of launch.
The Blockchain Paradox: Why Banks Are Embracing the Technology Built to Replace Them
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhy are banks adopting blockchain tech? Find out in this article.
JPMorgan Predicts Bitcoin’s Path to $170,000 After Market Cleansing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to JPMorgan, the recent painful deleveraging in crypto markets has set the stage for a major Bitcoin rally, with a price target of $170,000 in the next year.
Google Finance Integrates Kalshi, Polymarket Data in AI Overhaul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGoogle has announced it will integrate real-time data from prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket directly into its search results.
New Payment Rails: Mastercard Taps XRPL Blockchain for Card Settlement Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMastercard is exploring the use of the XRPL blockchain as a new settlement layer for card transactions through a new partnership with Ripple and crypto exchange Gemini.
Crypto Trading Fuels 129% Surge in Robinhood’s Q3 Revenue
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDriven by a massive spike in cryptocurrency activity, Robinhood reported a 129% year-over-year jump in quarterly trading revenue.
From Skeptics to Believers: Why Banks Are Racing to Embrace Stablecoins
Reading Time: 2 minutesMajor institutions from JPMorgan to Citibank are launching stablecoin initiatives, conducting pilot programs, and investing heavily in blockchain infrastructure
Canada’s Digital Dollar Ambition: Stablecoin Rules Pave Way for Payment Modernization
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada is laying the groundwork for a modernized financial system with plans to regulate stablecoins, a key component of its 2025 federal budget.
Post-Liquidation Hangover: Fading Demand Threatens to Drag Bitcoin to $72K, Analysts Say
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA sustained drop in investor demand following October’s record-breaking market crash has left Bitcoin vulnerable to a deeper correction, with analysts at CryptoQuant projecting a potential fall to $72,000.
Stream Finance Halts Operations After $93M Custody Loss
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a stark reminder of the risks inherent in decentralized finance, Stream Finance has been forced to suspend all user withdrawals.
Ripple Prime Goes Live in US Following Hidden Road Deal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple has officially launched its digital asset prime brokerage in the competitive US market, a direct result of its $1.25 billion acquisition of multi-asset broker Hidden Road.
Why Should Crypto Be Considered as an Investment?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe rise of cryptocurrency has fundamentally challenged how we think about money, investment, and financial systems.
Tether’s $10B Profit Boom Signals Deepening Liquidity for Crypto Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether, the engine behind the world’s dominant stablecoin USDT, continues to print profits, with annual earnings soaring past $10 billion.
French Lawmakers Target Crypto in “Wealth Tax” Overhaul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that could significantly impact crypto holders, France’s parliament is advancing a plan to tax digital assets as part of a new levy on “unproductive wealth.”