CRYPTO
Monero Releases Privacy Boost Against Sneaky Network Nodes
Monero has released the ‘Fluorine Fermi’ update to enhance user privacy against spy nodes. What to know: Leading privacy blockchain Monero has released an important upgrade that significantly strengthens user protection against spy nodes. The blockchain announced CLI v0.18.4.3 ‘Fluorine Fermi’ on X, calling it a highly recommended release that enhances […]
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ to Settle U.S. Tax, Fraud Charges: NYT
Roger Ver is reportedly close to a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over criminal fraud and tax charges filed last year. Early Bitcoin investor and advocate Roger Ver is close to settling tax fraud charges with the U.S. Department of Justice, the New York Times reported Thursday. Often known as “Bitcoin Jesus” […]
Bitcoin’s On-Chain Profitability Has Surged With 97% of Supply Now in Profit: Glassnode
Glassnode says bitcoin’s breakout to record highs came on the back of $2.2 billion in ETF inflows and steady accumulation from smaller holders, not speculative hype. What to know: Bitcoin’s latest breakout is being fueled by institutions and steady on-chain demand rather than speculation, according to new data from Glassnode. […]
Europeans Can Now Live On The Bitcoin Standard With Bringin
Estonian-based Bringin has launched its full Bitcoin financial services platform after successful beta testing. The platform offers eurozone users a comprehensive solution to save, store, send, receive, and spend Bitcoin in one simple app, allowing them to ‘live the standard.’ Bringin, an Estonia-based Bitcoin financial services platform, has announced the […]
Crypto Life Insurer Anthea Raises $22M to Launch Ethereum-Denominated Policy
The funding round led by Yunfeng Financial Group will support the rollout of Anthea’s blockchain-based life insurance. What to know: Anthea, a Bermuda-based crypto life insurer, has raised $22 million in a Series A round led by Yunfeng Financial Group to launch what it calls the world’s first life insurance […]
North Dakota to Issue Stablecoin With Fiserv as Digital Dollar Trend Expands
The Fiserv-powered U.S. dollar stablecoin will be available to local banks and credit unions, joining crypto experiments by U.S. states. What to know: The U.S. state of North Dakota is joining the stablecoin trend, with state-owned Bank of North Dakota teaming up with payments infrastructure giant Fiserv (FI) to launch a U.S. […]
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Nears $100 Billion, Becomes Firm’s Most Profitable Fund
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), launched just 21 months ago, is on the verge of reaching $100 billion in assets under management, making it BlackRock’s most profitable fund. BlackRock, celebrated for its diverse suite of exchange-traded funds spanning decades of market trends, has a new crown jewel: its Bitcoin […]
Digital Real Estate Platform Opendoor CEO Hints at Bitcoin Home Purchases
Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian hinted on social media that the company may soon allow home purchases using Bitcoin. Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian put out a social media hint that his company may soon allow the purchase of homes using Bitcoin or other crypto. In a reply on X to a […]
What SWIFT’s Blockchain Means for Stablecoins and Global Banks
The company that underpins the global financial messaging system is building infrastructure for onchain settlement as it seeks a role in blockchain-based finance. What to know: SWIFT, the backbone of the global financial messaging system, is taking a step toward becoming a full-fledged blockchain infrastructure provider. This week, the network unveiled […]
Citi Sees Bitcoin Hitting $181K in 2026 as ETF Flows Drive Crypto Higher
The bank forecasts bitcoin at $133,000 by year-end and $181,000 in 12 months. What to know: Citi (C) sees crypto heading into the new year with modest but meaningful momentum, projecting upside for both bitcoin and ether into year-end and beyond, the Wall Street bank said in a report on […]
