Author: James Wilson

Crypto exchange KuCoin’s expansion in 2024 saw record adoption in LATAM and MENA, driving its user base to nearly 40 million. KuCoin‘s user base hit 38 million in 2024, with the biggest growth in Latin America and the Middle East/North Africa, the exchange said in a press release shared crypto.news. More users in these regions jumped into spot and futures trading, driving the surge, KuCoin added. KuCoin says trading in MENA tripled from 2023, while Europe saw a 144% jump. The platform also added 300 new tokens in 2024, with over 30% listed in the last quarter. KuCoin’s futures trading…

Kanye West’s bizarre Super Bowl ad didn’t just confuse viewers as it helped fuel a 3,800% surge in a Nazi-themed crypto. crypto.news’ editorial doesn’t endorse or support Nazi ideology, hate groups, or any form of extremist beliefs. Kanye West is caught up in controversy again, and this time, he didn’t exactly do himself any favors. The rapper, who has increasingly become known for his inflammatory statements rather than his music, aired a Super Bowl ad that has since fueled the creation of a token on Solana (SOL) with apparent Nazi symbolism. The ad itself was unconventional, featuring West reclining in…

Bitcoin’s first bearish signal since October is here. With key U.S. data ahead, traders are on edge — will BTC hold support or break lower? Bitcoin faces uncertainty Bitcoin (BTC) is treading on shaky ground as it struggles to reclaim six figures, with investors bracing for key economic data that could dictate the market’s next move. On Jan. 20, Bitcoin soared to a record $109,114, coinciding with Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th U.S. president. Since then, it has dropped about 11%, trading at $97,300 as of Feb. 10. Trump’s latest tariff talk has added to market volatility. On Jan.…

Sui has entered a technical bear market after falling nearly 40% from its highest level this year. The Sui (SUI) token has dropped to $3.25, down from its all-time high of $5.36, bringing its market capitalization to $9.8 billion. The recent decline mirrors the performance of other altcoins that have erased some of their fourth-quarter gains. Layer-1 tokens such as Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH), and Polkadot (DOT) have also entered bear market territory, each falling over 30% from their peak. Despite the decline, there are several reasons why Sui could rebound by 65% and retest its all-time high of $5.36.…

Pi Network developers are gearing for the highly-anticipated mainnet launch, which is expected to happen in March. This mainnet launch will allow pioneers to monetize their accumulated tokens and developers to showcase their apps to their target audience.  The launch will happen over seven years since the developers launched the network, which allowed pioneers to mine tokens on their smartphones.  A lot has not been revealed about the mainnet launch, including the date and the price. Speculation is that the Pi coin price will start trading at $3.14, the value of pi. Here are the three reasons why the Pi…

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski has announced plans to integrate crypto into the fintech giant’s platform, as the company prepares for its highly anticipated IPO in the U.S. this April. In his recent post on X, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of Swedish fintech Klarna, revealed plans to integrate crypto into the platform. The announcement comes as the company prepares for a major milestone—its initial public offering in the U.S., expected in April. With a valuation potentially reaching $15 billion, Klarna’s IPO could become one of the biggest listings of the year. Ok. I give up. Klarna and me will embrace crypto! More…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BitLemons disrupts the GambleFi sector with real revenue, securing $1m in seed funding while competitors struggle for adoption. While traditional finance protocols struggle to gain traction, the new GambleFi platform is capturing institutional attention. BitLemons (BLEM) demonstrates the power of immediate revenue generation, having secured $1 million in seed funding and launched its operational gaming ecosystem. Could BitLemons transform financial futures While others promise future utility, BitLemons is already changing the $450 billion gaming industry with its operational platform…

Ripple is launching in Portugal with Unicâmbio, helping businesses in Portugal and Brazil make cross-border payments. Ripple has partnered with Unicâmbio, a Portuguese currency exchange provider, to offer cross-border payments between Portugal and Brazil, the company said in a Feb. 10 blog announcement. The partnership is the first time Ripple’s payment solution is available in Portugal, marking a new step in its European expansion. By collaborating with Unicâmbio, Ripple will allow corporate customers to send funds and settle payments, “reducing the time and friction to make moving value dramatically more efficient,” the announcement reads. Ripple has been working in Brazil…

Over the past week, the DeXe Protocol cryptocurrency — DEXE token — has shown growth despite the overall market downturn. Its price increased from around $14 on January 29 to approximately $24 by February 3. As of the time of writing, February 5, the DeXe (DEXE) token had bounced back and was trading around $21.2. Even with the recent price bounce, the token seems to be heading toward a future full of opportunity and growth. In the last month, its price surged by 24%, and over the past year, it has skyrocketed by a staggering 653%. What is the secret…

South Korea should introduce cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds to stay competitive in global finance, according to the chairman of the Korea Exchange (KRX). In a recent interview in Seoul, chairman Jung Eun-bo stressed that with South Korea being the “third-largest real cryptocurrency trading country,” delaying crypto ETFs could leave it trailing behind global markets that are already moving ahead. He pointed to the United States, where both futures and spot Bitcoin ETFs are “available and actively traded,” as an example of how other markets are embracing the shift. Jung added that crypto ETFs could bring fresh opportunities to the country’s financial…