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As the sun set on the second day of his second term as the US President, Donald J. Trump surprised many with an absolute pardon for a renowned figure from Bitcoin’s embryonic days – Ross William Ulbricht. Ulbricht, the erstwhile operator of the now-defunct Silk Road marketplace, had become a symbol for the crypto community, his life sentences seen as excessive punishment for a nonviolent, first-time offender. The pardon sparked jubilant reactions among supporters who had long rallied for his cause. Trump took to his favored social media platform, Truth Social, to proclaim: “It was my privilege to sign a…

The infamous economist and prominent Bitcoin doubter, Peter Schiff, didn’t waste time expressing his skeptical views on social media following the introduction of a collection of meme coins by the Trump clan. His bold assertion was that the leading digital currency, Bitcoin, was no better than these playful tokens. Peter Schiff’s Assertion Schiff, well-known for his economic expertise, pointed out the origin of his assertion through a social media post. He was inspired by Anthony Pompliano’s appearance on a CNBC interview, where he noticed Pompliano, a finance manager, had a difficult time elucidating the true essence of meme coins. Schiff…

Stepping into the realm of the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, one cannot overlook the buzz generated by the DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) tokens such as Lido DAO ($LDO) and Aave ($AAVE). These tokens have been the latest interests of whales or heavyweight investors in the crypto sphere. A short while back, a crypto whale invested in a whopping 2.72M $LDO, pushing their total holdings to 5.565M tokens. The current value of each token is around $1.90, making this purchase worth approximately $10.5M. This development prompted a hike in $LDO by 8%, touching $1.96. But, it later settled back at $1.90.…

As we step into a future where cryptocurrencies continue to gain momentum, the potential for Ethereum ETF staking remains high according to Joe Lubin, Ethereum co-founder. Taking into consideration the new leadership at the SEC under Paul Atkins, who is expected to be a positive force for the U.S. crypto industry, it is likely that Ethereum ETF staking could be the first move towards integrating cryptocurrencies more completely into the American financial landscape. In the previous year, the approval of Ethereum ETFs led to a rise in cumulative inflows of $2.7 billion. Currently, 33.7 million Ethereum (equivalent to $113 billion…

In the world of cryptocurrency, one of the key indicators of Bitcoin’s performance is the hashrate, which illustrates the total computational power deployed by miners. Despite a significant uptick in miner revenue recently, the Bitcoin hashrate has hit the pause button on its continuous uptrend. Understanding the dynamics of these elements provides great insight into the cryptocurrency market’s current status and future potential. Rising Bitcoin Miner Revenue Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Axel Adler Jr., in a recent post on CryptoQuant, shed light on the current patterns in Bitcoin’s total miner revenue. The “Total Miner Revenue” encapsulates the cumulative income earned by…

The weekend was indeed a volatile period for Bitcoin, as the leading digital currency roared past the $108,000 mark and set an all-new high at $109,350. Despite facing some resistance and a considerable retracement to around $99,400, it made a commendable recovery. The spirited swings over the weekend lead to a mixed bag of optimism and uncertainty among observers and investors within the crypto space. Renowned analyst, Axel Adler, shared insightful perspectives about Bitcoin’s current stance, emphasizing on the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) metric among miners. Data from CryptoQuant pinpoints this metric at 0.5; a historic indicator of remaining potential…

In recent times, the ascendancy of Bitcoin (BTC) within financial markets is hard to ignore. Likewise, a new report by digital asset manager Bitwise has sparked renewed interest. While growing anxieties continue to cast a shadow of doubt on the global economy, due to the alarming rise in debt-to-GDP ratios across the globe, Bitwise’s report offers a glimmer of hope. The report presents Bitcoin as the perfect safety net, potentially acting as “portfolio insurance” against sovereign default risks. A Potential Lifeline for Global Debt Crisis? Bitwise’s report positions Bitcoin as an attractive alternative for investors who aim to protect their…

The inauguration of US President Donald Trump seems to have sparked a noticeable uptick in activity within the Dogecoin network. The heightened interest spans the entire cryptocurrency sector, but the on-chain data analysis presents intriguing trajectories for Dogecoin investors. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez’s scrutiny of data from Santiment, the analytics platform, outlined a significant increase in high-value transactions within the Dogecoin network. The last 24 hours alone recorded an impressive 588 transactions surpassing $1 million, according to Martinez. Surge in Dogecoin’s High-Value Transactions The growth in significant Dogecoin transactions could signal a potential upturn. This pattern usually indicates a liquidity…

Diving into the world of public service efficiency, it’s crucial to highlight some significant changes underway. In a surprising turn of events, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) saw a significant leadership shift. Vivek Ramaswamy, a previous contender for the presidency and a well-known entrepreneur, decided to bow out of his role as a co-head at DOGE. This departure led to Elon Musk assuming full control of this advisory board, tasked with the implementation of cost reduction strategies. Beginning of a New Era in Ohio Ramaswamy’s exit seems to be paving the way for a fresh chapter in his political…

In the midst of the cryptoverse hype arising from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania’s memecoins, some notable developments have stirred the pot. REX Shares and Osprey, prominent players in the financial space, have piqued curiosity as they initiate documentation for Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) related to some eminent cryptos, including TRUMP, BONK and DOGE. Memecoins and Prominent Cryptos to Be Featured in New ETFs As brought to light by renowned Bloomberg ETF expert, James Seyffart, ETFs for leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP) are also in the pipeline. It’s worth noting that…