The Bank of England’s “Digital Pound Labs” marks a significant step toward blockchain-based payment testing, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders.A digital pound remains in its exploratory phase, with final decisions contingent on parliamentary approval and extensive public consultations. The Bank of England (BoE) is intensifying its efforts to explore a central bank digital currency (CBDC) with...
XRP has been predicted to hit a $1 trillion market cap this cycle alongside Stellar Lumens (XLM), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Cardano (ADA).An analyst has predicted that DOGE could hit $20 this cycle by strongly reacting to the upcoming US presidential inauguration and other macroeconomic factors. The CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Index has moved to 47/100, two points...
Bitcoin’s institutional adoption and legislative support are poised to solidify its status as a global financial asset in 2025.Blockchain innovations, including Ethereum’s upgrades and the rise of AI-driven tokens, signal a transformative year for the crypto landscape. Bitcoin’s ongoing bull run, fueled by its 2024 halving, has laid the foundation for unprecedented growth. Notably, as...
Anthony Pompliano, CEO of Professional Capital Management, has shared three key recommendations for President-elect Donald Trump to establish himself as the “first Bitcoin president” ahead of his inauguration.Pompliano encourages Trump to repeal SAB 121, establish a U.S. national Bitcoin reserve, and implement tax reforms to eliminate capital gains taxes on Bitcoin payments. Anthony Pompliano, a...
Chris Giancarlo led the CFTC and revolutionized U.S. crypto regulation, earning the nickname “Crypto Dad.”He co-founded the Digital Dollar Project to explore a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency and ensure financial innovation. Chris Giancarlo was born on May 12, 1959, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Growing up in Englewood, New Jersey, he went to the...
Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to continue its downward trend as analysts predict a fall to $70k after a decline below a crucial support level. Another analyst has predicted that Bitcoin usually corrects by 30% in January after every halving event. Bitcoin (BTC) trades at $91.2k at press time after declining by 8% in the last seven...
Trump’s pro-Bitcoin stance and Q4 2024 market optimism drove Bitcoin’s 47.2% surge, yet significant crypto reforms face legislative delays.Strategic initiatives like a US Bitcoin reserve and “Made in the USA Bitcoin” underscore Trump’s vision, but uncertainties persist. Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration on January 20 has stirred conversations about the future of cryptocurrency regulations. The president-elect...
Tether’s relocation to El Salvador reinforces its commitment to emerging markets and financial innovation, aligning with the country’s Bitcoin-first economy.Partnerships with the Salvadoran government and renewable energy projects signify Tether’s broader focus on sustainable growth and decentralized financial solutions. Tether and its subsidiaries are finalizing procedures to relocate to El Salvador. Tether, the world’s largest...
Peter Brandt has identified a Head and Shoulders pattern in the Bitcoin price chart.Bitcoin is showing uncertain trends at the moment but with sustained support. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has demonstrated a spiral movement since the start of 2025. Bitcoin began the year with a new all-time high before dropping to a lower high...
Pantera Capital views the U.S. presidential election as a unique “buy the rumor, buy the news” event, aligning with Bitcoin’s potential momentum under Trump’s pro-crypto policies.Trump’s leadership, including crypto-friendly appointments and potential regulatory clarity, is anticipated to fuel Bitcoin’s long-term adoption and price growth. According to Pantera Capital’s latest blockchain letter, the U.S. presidential election...