Bitcoin surges, Lightchain AI rockets as Mexico strikes trade deal with Trump

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Bitcoin surges above $90k as market optimism rises, while Lightchain AI attracts attention, raising $15.3m in its presale Bitcoin has once again shattered expectations, selling above $90,000 as global market conditions fuel renewed interest […]

Crypto median VC deal size down 86% since 2018, data shows

Despite Bitcoin hitting a record high of $100,000 in Q4 2024, venture capital activity in crypto startups remained flat, with VC deal size down nearly 90% since 2018. PitchBook’s latest data reveals that the median size of venture capital deals in the crypto space has plummeted by nearly 90% since 2018, showing a shift in […]

Hacker in SEC X account breach faces $50k fine in plea deal

Eric Council Jr., the man accused of helping to breach the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has pleaded guilty to the charges. As a result, Council faces a potential $50,000 fine as part of the plea deal, Bloomberg reported. U.S. authorities proposed the forfeiture of the $50k in a filing at […]

North Carolina’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill a ‘big deal’

North Carolina has joined a growing list of states seeking to legalize digital currencies, but according to Dan Spuller, this effort stands apart from the rest. More than a dozen U.S. states have introduced legislation to permit holding Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic reserve. North Carolina is the latest to join the push with the […]

Mantra price rises after new validator deal, open interest nears ATH

Mantra, the popular blockchain network for real-world asset tokenization, rose by 10% even as most cryptocurrencies crashed. Mantra (OM) climbed to $5.30 on Monday, slightly below its year-to-date high of $5.9232 and 40% higher than where it started the year. OM has surged by over 3,300% in the last 12 months, making it one of […]

Argo Blockchain interim CEO buys 75k shares in insider deal

Argo Blockchain’s interim CEO, Jim MacCallum, bought more than 70,000 of the company’s shares in an insider transaction. Jim MacCallum, Argo Blockchain‘s interim chief executive, purchased 75,000 of the company’s shares in the form of American Depositary Receipts — U.S.-traded shares representing foreign company stock — between Jan. 29 and Jan. 30, the company revealed […]

Las Vegas Sphere denies Dogwifhat deal: report

A representative for the Las Vegas Sphere has denied any agreement to feature the Dogwifhat meme coin at the venue, according to a report by Decrypt. This statement contradicts claims made by Dogwifhat (WIF) token supporters “We have never had a deal with Dogwifhat, and our agency at the time only had one very preliminary […]

El Salvador amends Bitcoin policies to secure $1.4b IMF Deal

El Salvador has amended its Bitcoin regulations as a part of a deal with the International Monetary Fund. According to Reuters, El Salvador Congress has approved the reforms within minutes of receiving them from President Nayib Bukele, aligning the country’s Bitcoin policies with the terms of its $1.4 billion loan agreement with the IMF. El […]