Arizona lawmakers push bill to curb Bitcoin ATM fraud

A new Arizona bill aims to protect residents from Bitcoin ATM scams following a series of incidents, including one where a woman lost $17,000 to fraudsters. House Bill 2387, introduced by state representative David Marshall, proposes strict regulations on cryptocurrency ATM operations. The legislation comes after Tamara, a Social Security recipient from Peoria, fell victim […]

Bitcoin allocation plan could push Czech Republic ahead of UK, Germany: Bitget CEO

Bitget Exchange CEO Gracy Chen has highlighted key developments in the Czech Republic’s approach to Bitcoin. Chen noted that if the Czech National Bank proceeds with its proposal to allocate 5% of its €140 billion foreign reserves into Bitcoin, the country could become the world’s third-largest Bitcoin (BTC) holder, surpassing nations such as the United […]

BlackRock boosts stake in Strategy stock to 5% amid Bitcoin push

BlackRock has raised its stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) to 5%, according to a Feb. 6 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  The firm now holds approximately 11.2 million shares, up from 4.09% in September 2024. Following the disclosure, Strategy’s stock rose 2.8% in pre-market trading, reaching $331.90 per share. Strategy remains the […]

Crypto scammers push fake pop-ups to steal Phantom Wallet seed phrases

Cryptocurrency scammers are targeting Phantom Wallet users via malicious pop-ups that look like genuine update requests. According to Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer, phishing scammers are using a new tactic to drain Phantom Wallets by tricking users into signing fake “update extension” requests. Once approved, the pop-up prompts them to enter their seed phrase, which, […]

XYZ punches through while Kaspa and LUNC push boundaries

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XYZVerse fights for meme coin glory while Kaspa accelerates transactions and LUNC stages a comeback. February 2025 opens doors to new possibilities in digital currencies. Low-cost cryptocurrencies priced under one dollar are catching the […]

D.E. Shaw takes stake in Riot, may push for changes

D.E. Shaw has acquired a stake in bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms and may push for strategic changes, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.  The size of the hedge fund’s position remains undisclosed, and both Riot and D.E. Shaw declined to comment. This marks the second activist investor to take an interest in […]

Solana ETF push resumes as Cboe BZX resubmits applications to SEC

Hopes for a Solana-based spot exchange-traded fund have rekindled after Cboe BZX refiled applications for multiple asset managers. On Jan. 29, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart highlighted that Cboe BZX has submitted fresh 19b-4 filings for spot Solana ETFs from Bitwise, VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital, putting the proposals back in front of the United States […]

This AI coin could push Shiba Inu outside the top 10 list

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. IntelMarkets emerges with the potential to push Shiba Inu from the top 10 list with its AI-blockchain combination. Shiba Inu (SHIB) has had its moment of glory. However, as the market evolves, investors are […]

DeepSeek will push investors away from U.S. markets: Hayes

BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes says DeepSeek AI, the Chinese counterpart of Open AI, might move investors away from US-based stocks, bonds, and assets to a more global option. On Jan. 27, Arthur Hayes posted on X saying that DeepSeek might make investors rethink their choices. As of today, when people speak about open-source AI, it […]

3 catalysts that could push Ethereum price to $5,000

Ethereum price has underperformed Bitcoin and other popular coins like Ripple and Solana this year.  Ethereum (ETH) was trading at $3,400, down by nearly 20% from its highest level in December last year. This decline coincided with controversies surrounding the Ethereum Foundation and its token sales.  ETH has also dropped as balances on exchanges have […]