Bitpanda receives VARA approval to expand into the UAE, setting the stage for full operations with local partnerships and compliance. Bitpanda, Europe’s leading regulated cryptocurrency platform, is taking a significant step toward expanding globally. The company has received in-principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai. This… Listen ⇢

XRP is getting closer to breaking through its descending resistance line, which could signal a recovery. The asset has been battling within a declining trend for the past few weeks, but if momentum keeps building, its recent price movement suggests a potential recovery. XRP is presently trading close to $2.40,… Listen ⇢

Metaplanet Inc., a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is ramping up its efforts to build its Bitcoin portfolio. According to multiple reports, the Japanese Bitcoin consulting company has issued ¥4.5 billion ($30 million) in zero-interest bonds to finance its Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The company shared this news… Listen ⇢

Solana has showcased remarkable performance throughout 2024, outpacing Ethereum by over 50% in year-to-date gains. This solidified SOL’s position in the Layer 1 blockchain club. However, with its high throughput being stunted by spam transitions and network congestion, many started questioning the future of Solana. Among the emerging projects leading… Listen ⇢

LTC showed some signs of renewed short term interest as whale activity surged following limited sell pressure Altcoin could be ready for another attempt at breaking the resistance near the $134 price level Litecoin (LTC), the silver to Bitcoin’s gold, had a good run in November and the first week… Listen ⇢

Promeet, a Web3 platform to monetize content, is excited to announce that it has successfully raised $3.1 million in pre-seed funding.  Raised through the Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE),  this investment positions Promeet for rapid growth and enhances its ability to help creators earn effortlessly. Promeet is a Web3-based… Listen ⇢

Bitcoin’s (BTC) ongoing bull market has marked a significant transition of wealth from long-term holders to new investors, according to a recent Glassnode report. The redistribution of wealth from seasoned holders to newcomers is a hallmark of maturing Bitcoin markets. Long-term holders have been realizing record profits, peaking at $2.1… Listen ⇢

MicroStrategy increases Bitcoin holdings with a $1.5B purchase, bringing total to 439,000 BTC, reinforcing its dominant position. MicroStrategy has made another major Bitcoin acquisition. The company purchased 15,350 BTC for $1.5 billion on 16 December. This marks the first time MicroStrategy has bought Bitcoin above $100,000 per coin. The average… Listen ⇢

Ted Hisokawa Dec 17, 2024 15:49 Wormhole extends support for Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol, enabling seamless USDC transfers across major blockchains with enhanced liquidity and developer integration. Wormhole has announced an expansion of its support for Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), facilitating native USD Coin (USDC) transfers across eight prominent… Listen ⇢