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President Trump nominates pro-Bitcoin Steve Miran to lead his Council of Economic Advisers
Donald Trump has picked Steve Miran, a former senior economic adviser at his 2016 Treasury Department, to lead his Council of Economic Advisers. Miran, known for his sharp opinions on Bitcoin and monetary policy, now steps into a position that will shape Trump’s ambitious second-term economic strategy. Trump announced the nomination on Truth Social, saying, […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Dec 22
2024 was a great year for stablecoins. 2025 will be even better
The stablecoin market went from promising to explosive in 2024. It started the year with a market cap of around $135 billion. By December, that number shot past $200 billion—a more than 50% increase. And since the November elections, it’s grown another 15%. But don’t think for a second this momentum is slowing down. With […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Dec 22
Patricia reportedly begins customer repayment plan after 2023 cyber attack
Nigerian crypto trading platform Patricia Technologies has reportedly commenced repaying user funds following an attack on its platform. The development is another step in the right direction to restore customer faith following the platform’s security breach in 2022. In the breach, the platform lost over 600 million naira in user funds to the bad actors. […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Dec 22
Google’s AI comeback restores investor confidence in its stock
Google has flipped the script. After months of being dragged through the mud for losing its early advantage in artificial intelligence, the tech giant has returned with guns blazing. Its December rollout of new AI models and tools has sent investors into a frenzy, pushing Alphabet’s stock to a record $199.91 and a market cap […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Dec 22
Starboard targets Riot Platforms’ inefficiencies in a plan to unlock billion-dollar growth
Bitcoin mining giant Riot Platforms might be sitting on a goldmine—one it hasn’t fully tapped into yet. Starboard, one of the most aggressive activist investors in the US stock market, has taken a massive position in the company, and according to them, Riot could transform itself by moving focus to hyperscaler demand. Riot owns and […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Dec 22
Ethereum advocate makes a case for Saylor-like investors in the ETH space
Ethereum educator and advocate Anthony Sassano has made a case for someone to lead a Bitcoin-like charge on behalf of the Ethereum community, similar to Microstrategy’s Michael Saylor. He took to his handle on X (formerly Twitter) to ask if Ethereum would enjoy the same success as Bitcoin should a Saylor-like personality promote the token. […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Dec 22
UAE now holds $40 billion in Bitcoin
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) now holds $40 billion in Bitcoin, according to a report shared by Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. The Gulf nation has spent years building the foundation for this moment. Government initiatives, progressive regulations, and an open-door policy for blockchain businesses have all contributed to this Bitcoin boom. Dubai’s crypto empire […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Dec 22
BaFin and ECB approve Germany’s DekaBank for crypto custody
Germany’s DekaBank has scored a major win, bagging a crypto custody license from BaFin, the country’s financial watchdog, and the European Central Bank (ECB). The license was granted under the Banking Act (KWG) and DekaBank will be joining Commerzbank as one of the only traditional German banks to operate in this space. But let’s not […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Dec 22
Cardano (ADA) vs Lightchain AI Which Altcoin Could Turn $100 into $10,000 if You HODL for Just 3 Months?
For crypto enthusiasts chasing big gains, the question often comes down to identifying which altcoin can multiply their investment the fastest. Two contenders have recently caught the spotlight Cardano (ADA), a well-established blockchain focused on research-driven development, and Lightchain AI (LCAI), a newcomer blending artificial intelligence with blockchain at a rock-bottom presale price of $0.003. […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Dec 22
Afghanistan’s Taliban actively trades crypto memecoins despite imposing nationwide ban
The Taliban, known for its toxic interpretation of Islamic law and rigid governance, officially banned crypto, labeling it “haram.” But it seems they’ve been quietly dabbling in them too. In one of the more bizarre twists of Afghanistan’s post-2021 collapse, these guys are reportedly trading memecoins, specifically Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE), proving that […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Dec 22
