Since its recent inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 Index, MicroStrategy has been subject to various rules and regulations, such as lock-up periods, to prevent potential insider trading, which may be one reason why its continuous increase in bitcoin holdings has been suppressed. In addition, there is also speculation that the choice to suspend the increase in bitcoin is because MicroStrategy is changing its strategy according to market conditions. The company may face a large tax bill for unrealized bi...
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced the sales data of Ray-Ban smart glasses for the first time, saying that more than 1 million pairs of Ray-Ban smart glasses will be sold in 2024.
On January 30, Forbes recently released a ranking of the world's most trusted crypto exchanges, evaluating the security, transparency, compliance and transaction costs of more than 200 exchanges. CME Group topped the list, followed by Coinbase, Bitstamp, Binance and Robinhood in second to fifth place. Other exchanges on the list include Kraken, Gemini, Crypto.com, Fidelity, Bitget, OKX, HTX, Bybit, and more, covering major markets such as the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. These...
On January 28, the European Justice Organization announced that it had successfully dismantled a transnational money laundering ring that used cryptocurrencies to transfer profits between criminal organizations. Investigations revealed that the gang had at least 52 members spread across Spain and Cyprus and carried out up to six money laundering transactions per week. The operation has led to the arrest of 23 suspects, the freezing of $28 million worth of cryptocurrencies and the seizure of arou...
After recent discussions with diversified investors across the U.S., analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein said that some groups recognize that "cryptocurrencies are back" and see a need for increased market activity. Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani wrote in a note to clients on Tuesday that the investor base in key business areas such as finance, payments, data centers, energy, growth, technology, and cryptocurrencies is well aware of the political shift taking place under the Tru...
US President Donald Trump's recent entry into the memecoins market has driven Google search interest in the term "crypto" to its highest level since 2021. On January 18, Trump launched an official memecoins project just days before his inauguration. Following the release of the official Trump (TRUMP) token, First Lady Melania Trump also launched a self-named memecoins called Melania Meme (MELANIA). Both crypto assets performed well at launch, but both ended up in a rush...
The CPI data should cause concern for the Federal Reserve, especially after its recent interest rate cut, which in hindsight seems too aggressive. Click to view...
Binance CEO Richard Teng recently said that, driven by regulatory changes under Trump, strategic moves in the United States, and momentum in favor of cryptocurrencies, he forecasts that Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in 2025. He stressed that the Trump administration's policies could bring much-needed regulatory clarity to drive the next phase of growth for cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Teng also pointed to the growing support for cryptocurrencies among U.S. lawmakers and regulators,...
On January 23rd, CureX recently announced that 20% of the sales of its TRC-T products for the treatment of malignant synovial sarcoma will be used to buy back CUX and destroy it. This operation marks CureX's further strengthening of the value and market stability of CUX tokens while promoting the application of its biotech products. In the first round of repurchases, CureX purchased 100 SOL and destroyed 4259,993 CUX tokens. CureX promises to continue to use a portion of its product revenue to b...
January 22nd news, data show that in the first two weeks of January, the interbank certificate of deposit issued 163.83 billion yuan and 448.96 billion yuan, respectively, to achieve net financing of 119.29 billion yuan and 65.17 billion yuan; last week, the scale of interbank certificate of deposit issuance reached 495 billion yuan, and the net financing amount also reached 163.88 billion yuan, a significant increase over the same period in previous years. It is worth noting that there is "no s...
On January 22nd, Binance CEO CZ recently reviewed the spiritual core of Bitcoin's early days with Vijay Boyapati's tweet about Ross Ulbricht. The tweet mentioned that Ross Ulbricht, as a symbolic figure in the early days of Bitcoin, has attracted much attention for creating decentralized markets such as Silk Road and advocating the freedom of peaceful and voluntary transactions. He has expressed his deep belief in freedom through articles and hopes to make the world a better place through Bitcoi...
Bank of Communications Hong Kong Branch recently issued a US $300 million unsecured floating rate digital bond with a maturity of three years. This is the first digital native bond of Bank of China, issued using the HSBC Orion digital asset platform and cleared through the Hong Kong Central Securities Depository (CMU). Moody's has given the bond a preliminary A2 rating, equivalent to a traditional bond issue, despite its negative outlook on China's sovereign rating. Moody's believes that the ris...
According to the official announcement of the Department of Justice, Los Angeles police recently cracked a major cryptocurrency theft case. A man who called himself the "godfather of crypto" Adam Iza conspired with a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Chase Saavedra to commit crimes against multiple victims through intimidation, extortion, and illegally obtaining search warrants. Saavedra uses his police officer's...
A recent survey conducted by Chainplay and Storible revealed that 52% of Americans have sold traditional assets such as stocks or gold to invest in bitcoin, one in five U.S. residents now allocate more than 30% of their investment funds to cryptocurrencies, and 68% of Americans own cryptocurrencies. The survey shows that the adoption of cryptocurrencies will surge after November 5, 2024. 64% of Americans who own cryptocurrencies have recommended cryptocurrencies to family members, and 60% expect...
On January 14, the HKMA (HKMA) recently allowed digital banks to open physical branches, a move that Hong Kong's largest digital bank, ZA Bank, is considering to improve customer experience and transaction processes. The establishment of physical branches will enhance the competitiveness and customer trust of digital banks, promote financial inclusion, and accelerate the development of the industry. At the same time, the HKMA has also launched the "Distributed Ledger Technology Regulatory Incuba...