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A policy whiplash at Google set the crypto industry ablaze on Wednesday before ending in a rare and explicit climbdown: non-custodial wallets are not covered by the Play Store’s new licensing regime. The clarification, posted by Google’s official communications account on X late August 13, came afte...

The Bitcoin dominance has now fallen below 60% for the first time in six months. But despite altcoins moving to grab more market share, this high dominance has remained a hindrance for the altcoin market. Given this, the Bitcoin dominance is expected to continue to determine where the crypto market ...

The Google Play Store announced on Wednesday a new policy mandating that developers of cryptocurrency wallet applications secure a license before their software can be published. This policy is particularly focused on 15 jurisdictions, including the European Union (EU) and the United States, and del...

Venture Capital (VC) firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and nonprofit research and advocacy organization DeFi Education Fund (DEF) have jointly submitted a key proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to protect developers and innovation. Related Reading: FTX Customers Claim Law Firm Ha...

The cryptocurrency exchange Bullish experienced a notable debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday, opening at $90 per share—a 143% increase from its initial public offering (IPO) price of $37. According to CNBC data, the stock, trading under the ticker name BLSH, quickly attracted a...

Wealth management firm Choreo today disclosed that it has invested approximately $6.5 million in various spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Per official details, the firm manages over $27 billion in total assets. Choreo Reveals Exposure To Bitcoin ETF According to a new filing with the...

Crypto firms may get fresh guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission even if Congress takes its time, Republican Commissioner Hester Peirce told Bloomberg. Related Reading: CEO Says He’ll Fulfill $1 Billion Bitcoin Buy Dream In One Bid Peirce, also known as “Crypto Mom”, said ...

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has increased its indirect holdings of Bitcoin to 7,161 BTC, valued at approximately $862.8 million as of June 30, according to new analysis from K33. This represents an 87.7% rise in the last six months and a 192.7...

Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has just delivered its strongest quarter ever, with revenue rising by 41% compared to the previous quarter. Metaplanet Has Seen A Sharp Flip In Net Income In a new post on X, Metaplanet has shared the numbers related to its Q2 2024 performance, revealing significant ...

Ethereum (ETH) is propelling the cryptocurrency market higher, trading at $4,625, just 4% shy of its all-time high of $4,891. The second-largest cryptocurrency has gained close to 30% in the past week, outperforming all other top altcoins. Related Reading: Ethereum Bet Deepens: Billionaire Peter Thi...

US President Donald Trump is weighing legal action against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, tying the clash to his demand for an immediate interest rate cut. Related Reading: Ransomware Empire Falls: Feds Strip BlackSuit Of $1 Million In Crypto The standoff comes after fresh inflation data showe...

Justin Bons, founder and CIO of Amsterdam-based Cyber Capital, ignited a new round of the proof-of-work versus proof-of-stake debate on Wednesday, asserting that Solana’s “economic security” now exceeds Bitcoin’s and trails only Ethereum’s among the largest networks. In a lengthy X post on August 13...

Ethereum is on the verge of breaking its all-time high after surging to the $4,700 level, its strongest price since November 2021. Bulls remain firmly in control, with momentum building after weeks of steady gains that have reignited market optimism. The rally has positioned ETH just shy of the $4,8...

Corporate competition for ETH dominance is heating up, as Bitmine, a blockchain technology company, has just surpassed SharpLink Gaming to claim the top spot in the Ethereum treasury race. Both companies are already accelerating their accumulation strategies, signaling a new era where ETH is becomin...

Grayscale Investments has officially registered the “Grayscale Cardano Trust ETF” in Delaware, marking a significant step toward bringing a spot Cardano ETF to market. The filing, made on August 12, 2025, reflects Grayscale’s established strategy, forming Delaware trusts before submitting formal app...

Solana has reclaimed the $200 level for the first time since late July, signaling renewed bullish momentum in the market. Buyers have shown strength in recent sessions, but analysts caution that a break above $210 is essential to confirm a sustained uptrend. This level has historically acted as a ke...

The cryptocurrency world has been shaken by claims from Qubic, a project led by IOTA co-founder Sergey Ivancheglo, that it has allegedly seized majority control of the Monero blockchain’s hashrate. According to the team, this milestone was reached on August 11, 2025, after a focused push that lasted...

Bitcoin Hyper’s presale has surged past the $9M milestone, helped by a wave of large buys – including a record-breaking $161K purchase and several other $50K+ entries. This frenzy is fueled by a long-standing but straightforward problem: Bitcoin’s painfully slow transaction speed and unpredictable f...

Bitcoin has experienced remarkable upside action since it was launched in 2009, with its price rising to an all-time high of $122,000. Despite this massive growth in price since its inception, prominent figures in the financial sector continue to advocate for an investment in Bitcoin, claiming it is...

Whale buyers recently scooped up an eye-boggling $3.8B worth of $XRP in a mere four days, fueling optimism of a new ATH. On the back of these large-scale purchases, a new altcoin is turning heads. It’s called Maxi Doge ($MAXI), and it’s fetched over $806K on presale in just a matter of weeks. Crypto...