digital assets

Will Bitcoin Break the $200,000 Barrier in 2025?
Will Bitcoin Break the $200,000 Barrier in 2025?
December 31, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin topped $100,000 this year. Will 2025 bring cryptocurrency fans similar good fortune? Investors, experts and industry executives surveyed by CNBC in a report published Tuesday (Dec....

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Trump-Inspired Bitcoin Boom Appears to Lose Traction
Trump-Inspired Bitcoin Boom Appears to Lose Traction
December 30, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Donald Trump’s election last month sparked a cryptocurrency rally, with bitcoin’s price hitting record highs. Weeks later, the momentum of that run seems to be waning,...

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Tether’s Success Sparks Banks’ Interest in Stablecoins
Tether’s Success Sparks Banks’ Interest in Stablecoins
December 29, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Inspired by Tether’s success, the world’s banking giants are showing interest in stablecoins. As Bloomberg News reported Saturday (Dec. 28), some banks are already there,...

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Russian Companies Reportedly Using Crypto for International Payments
Russian Companies Reportedly Using Crypto for International Payments
December 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Russian businesses are reportedly using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to make international payments. It’s a trend that comes in the wake of legislative changes that...

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What Was Crypto’s Biggest 2024 Story? Hint: It Wasn’t Named Elon
What Was Crypto’s Biggest 2024 Story? Hint: It Wasn’t Named Elon
December 23, 2024  |  Blockchain

For once in its recent history, the cryptocurrency sector is likely ending the year on a high. Bitcoin, despite dropping below the $100,000 mark as...

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Luxury Brands Consider Accepting Crypto Payments
Luxury Brands Consider Accepting Crypto Payments
December 18, 2024  |  Bitcoin

With bitcoin rising, the luxury world is reportedly showing more interest in allowing cryptocurrency payments. As Reuters reported Wednesday (Dec. 18), until recently just a...

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This Week in Web3: Bitcoin Price, Crypto Interest Hit All-Time Highs
This Week in Web3: Bitcoin Price, Crypto Interest Hit All-Time Highs
December 18, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

As the world of digital payments evolves, crypto payments and stablecoins are emerging as twin engines driving innovation in consumer and business transactions across both...

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Crypto Bank BVNK Expands to US After Raising $50 Million
Crypto Bank BVNK Expands to US After Raising $50 Million
December 17, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoin payments infrastructure firm BVNK is expanding to the U.S. after raising $50 million. The company’s Series B round, announced Tuesday (Dec. 17), was led...

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Ripple Prepares to Bring Stablecoin to Global Exchanges
Ripple Prepares to Bring Stablecoin to Global Exchanges
December 16, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Blockchain firm Ripple says it is preparing to bring its stablecoin to the world’s exchanges. The dollar-backed Ripple USD (RLUSD) will be available beginning Dec. 17, the...

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