Aptos’ native USDC integration removes the need for bridging, improving transaction speed, liquidity, and security.The adoption of USDC on Aptos unlocks new financial applications across DeFi, payments, and real-world assets, accelerating blockchain adoption. Drawing on Crypto News Flash’s previous insights in 2024 about USDC and CCTP launching on Aptos, along with Stripe adding Aptos support...

Tesla’s Q4 2024 profit surged by $600M, driven by Bitcoin’s market value increase and new accounting rules.  Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings contributed significantly to its earnings, as BTC’s price reached $105,170.82 in Q4 2024. Tesla has moved a $600 million profit in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by the increase in the value of its Bitcoin...

Arthur Hayes sees Bitcoin falling to $70,000–$75,000 before it rises to $250,000 by yearend, laying much of the blame on macroeconomic forces and market phenomenon.Maelstrom, Hayes’ firm, builds stablecoin balances and takes altcoins profit, ready to buy Bitcoin and quality cryptos when markets drop as predicted. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes thinks the Bitcoin bull...

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price may hit a realistic ATH of $120,000 according to on-chain indicators.Institutional adoption may push the asset to a new high soon. After days of experiencing downtrends, Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has risen above critical thresholds and is now showing bullish signals. With only a few hours left before January concludes market participants are...

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has significantly increased its indirect Bitcoin exposure through investments in MicroStrategy, Coinbase, and Marathon Digital.Institutional adoption of Bitcoin continues to grow, driven by sector-weighted investment strategies and the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs. In line with the latest update shared by CNF coverage in 2024, Norway and Switzerland’s central banks have...

JPMorgan reports Bitcoin is more correlated with small-cap tech stocks in the Russell 2000 Index than precious metals.Bitcoin’s relationship with equities fluctuates, correlating strongly with tech stocks during both market surges and downturns. Bitcoin has long been compared to gold, but fresh analysis suggests its closest financial twin lies elsewhere. According to JPMorgan, the cryptocurrency’s...

The Czech National Bank is exploring Bitcoin as a potential reserve asset, considering a €7 billion allocation.While Bitcoin adoption by central banks is gaining traction, regulatory concerns and volatility remain key hurdles. Building on CNF’s recent update, the Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering diversifying its reserves by investing in Bitcoin. Following reports of a...

The SEC has approved Bitwise to list its new ETF that holds both Bitcoin and Ethereum on NYSE Arca on an accelerated basis.It’s the SEC’s first crypto ETF approval under the leadership of Mark Uyeda, who is fast-tracking crypto initiatives at the agency after four years of anti-crypto policies by Gary Gensler. Investors who want...

Tether has launched USDT on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, aiming to boost transaction speed and cut costs while reinforcing Bitcoin’s role in digital payments.Despite EU regulatory scrutiny and delistings, 80% of USDT trading volume comes from Asia, ensuring Tether’s market dominance remains largely unaffected. Tether has officially introduced its flagship stablecoin, USDT, on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network,...