Donald Trump Urges Israel to “Bring Pilots Home,” Crypto Markets Steady
As CryptoPotato reported earlier today, Donald Trump announced that there’s a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. The crypto market took the news very positively and Bitcoin soared, testing the $106,000 level in a matter of hours. At the time of this writing, the price has corrected a bit and it trades at around $105,300, but remains […]
Major Cardano (ADA) Community Announcement: Details
The Cardano Foundation took it to X to announce a major partnership, concerning everyone who is building applications or tooling on the protocol. More specifically, they’ve teamed up with Techstars – an organization focused on supporting developers. The initiative is called Project Catalyst and it is a global pre-accelerator that will be running from October […]
Turkey tightens crypto rules with source, purpose checks on transfers
Turkey’s Finance Ministry plans new rules requiring crypto platforms to collect source and purpose data, with limits on stablecoin transfers.
Ethereum Developer Proposes 6-Second Block Times to Boost Speed, Slash Fees
Ethereum could soon run twice as fast. That’s according to a new proposal floated by core developer Barnabé Monnot to reduce the network’s slot time from 12 seconds to 6 seconds, effectively doubling the number of blocks produced per minute. The idea, part of EIP-7782, could be included in the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade slated for […]
Metaplanet Allocates $5 Billion to U.S. Unit to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
Metaplanet has approved a $5 billion capital contribution to its U.S. subsidiary. This decision aims to support the company’s ongoing plan to expand its Bitcoin Treasury. The capital will be directed toward acquiring 30,000 BTC by the end of 2025. The company intends to use stock acquisition rights to raise the allocated funds. ⚡️NEW: #Metaplanet […]
Bitcoin Rebounds to $105K; Can This Leg Take BTC Above 110K?
Bitcoin climbed to a high of $105,000 after bouncing off a solid level near $98,000. BTC’s steady development and S&P 500 divergence point to strong momentum for upside. A ceasefire report boosted buyer demand and increased chances for a $110K test. Bitcoin has regained strength, trading at $105,192 at the time of reporting after rebounding […]
Circle Hits $66B Valuation, Surpassing USDC Supply
Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the second-largest stablecoin USDC, has achieved a market valuation of $66.9 billion, eclipsing the entire $61.3 billion circulating supply of its own dollar-pegged token. This rise, fueled by growing investor confidence following pivotal U.S. stablecoin legislation, has seen Circle inch closer to crypto exchange giant Coinbase’s $78 billion market […]
Texas Becomes First U.S. State to Fund a Bitcoin Reserve With $10 Million Allocation
Texas has moved forward with a publicly funded Bitcoin reserve, becoming the first U.S. state to do so. Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 21 into law, officially directing the state to allocate $10 million for the purchase of bitcoin. This development places Texas ahead of other states that have introduced similar bills without committing […]
Bitcoin Set for Biggest Mining Difficulty Drop Since July 2021
Mining difficulty on the Bitcoin BTC blockchain is on course to drop by the most since July 2021 after the amount of mining power securing the network slid about 30% in two weeks. According to data from Mempool.space, a downward difficulty adjustment of around 9% is projected within the next five days. That would be […]
Crypto Markets Bounce, SEI Explodes by 41% Daily, But Warning Signs Quickly Pop (Market Watch)
It’s been a wild ride in the cryptocurrency market but, to be fair, the same is true in full force for legacy markets as well. The conflict between Iran and Israel is now receiving daily developments, with the latest news of a ceasefire sparking a quick recovery. Bitcoin’s price tested $106K, while the majority of […]
Bitcoin makes up one-third of investor crypto portfolios in 2025
Institutional Bitcoin allocation is on the rise, while retail BTC holdings are falling in favor of altcoins with a strong ETF approval chances, such as XRP.
Circle’s Market Cap Hits $77B, Narrowly Trails Coinbase as CRCL Stock Climbs 750% Since IPO
Circle Internet Financial has surged to a new market valuation milestone after its stock, CRCL, soared sharply on Monday. The stablecoin issuer, which went public on June 5, is now approaching the market capitalization of Coinbase. Shares rose by 9% in Monday’s session, closing at $263 after briefly touching $298 in early trading. This marks […]