Jesse Pollak, who leads Base and Coinbase Wallet, has hinted that the team is exploring the possibility of introducing COIN to Coinbase's layer-2 network in 2025. While Pollak emphasized that discussions are ongoing, he clarified that there are currently no definitive plans in place. "We are in an exploratory phase ...
2024 has been nothing short of historic for the cryptocurrency industry. The year delivered groundbreaking milestones, shocking developments, and transformative shifts that reshaped the landscape of digital assets. As the year closes, let’s reflect on the top 10 events that dominated headlines and their profound impact on the crypto ecosystem. ...
The United States and South Korea are reportedly collaborating on developing advanced mechanisms to combat cryptocurrency thefts allegedly tied to North Korea. According to South Korea's Yonhap News Agency, the two nations have signed an agreement to jointly develop technologies to prevent cryptocurrency thefts, with plans extending through 2026. The ...
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has congratulated Bo Hines on his appointment as the executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, informally called the "Crypto Council." The U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment on December 22 through a post on Truth Social. Hines, a former college ...
Metaplanet is set to debut on the U.S.-based securities market exchange, OTCQX, under the ticker MTPLF starting December 19. The Japanese firm noted that the decision to expand into the US market is fueled by growing global interest in its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy. It added that rising demand from both ...
Russia has joined the growing list of nations considering Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Anton Tkachev, a member of the Russian State Legislative Chamber, Duma, from the New People party, has formally proposed that the finance ministry incorporate Bitcoin into the country's treasury reserves. Local media outlet RIA Novosti ...
Binance CEO Richard Teng has said the crypto exchange is not yet considering re-entering the U.S. market. During a December 9 interview with Bloomberg TV, Teng clarified that the crypto exchange is currently prioritizing its "global deployment" strategy and is not considering a return to the U.S. market despite the ...
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to establish a national Bitcoin reserve, describing it as “crazy” and a tactic to appease crypto-friendly campaign donors. Speaking to Bloomberg TV on December 6, Summers argued that such a move lacks economic rationale and serves no public ...
Cathie Wood, founder of Ark Invest, has expressed concern that the U.S. almost lost its competitive edge in crypto, especially before Donald Trump's reelection. In a CNN interview, Wood stressed the importance of the U.S. regaining leadership in emerging technologies such as crypto, AI, robotics, energy storage, and multiomic sequencing. ...
U.S. asset managers are planning to launch Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that utilize derivatives to reduce the price volatility of digital assets. This initiative aims to make cryptocurrency more appealing to risk-averse investors. According to a report by Financial Times on Monday, December 2, leading firms like Calamos Investments, First ...
