Author: James Wilson

Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng urges regulators to accelerate pro-crypto initiatives in the region after U.S. crypto czar David Sacks’ press conference. In a recent post, Ng emphasizes the importance of the press conference conducted by U.S. AI and crypto czar David Sacks on Feb. 5 and what it signifies for other countries. He believes that the development of the crypto industry has become one of the “biggest parameters” of success in the global political arena under the Trump administration. “Therefore, cryptocurrency has become a battleground for the development of the global digital economy and innovation and technology. At the…

MEXC will launch Berachain, a new Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible Layer-1 blockchain, on Feb. 6, celebrating the listing with an airdrop event kicking off on Feb. 5. Berachain (BERA) will be listed on MEXC on Feb. 6. To mark the listing of BERA, MEXC has announced a massive airdrop featuring a 19,100 BERA and 50,000 USDT prize pool. Running from Feb. 5 to Feb. 19 UTC, the event offers multiple ways for both new and existing users to earn rewards. The MEXC listing coincides with the launch of Berachain mainnet and token generation event. https://twitter.com/MEXC_Listings/status/1887009214985306405 Berachain, built on the Cosmos SDK, introduces a…

Stablecoin transaction value in 2024 reached $15.6 trillion, overtaking traditional payment firms Mastercard and Visa by more than 100%. According to the ARK Invest Big Ideas 2025 Report published on Feb. 4, stablecoin adoption continues to grow rapidly, especially in 2024. The annual transaction value of stablecoins reached a five-year record high, hitting $15.6 trillion. When compared to traditional payment card giants like Visa and Mastercard, stablecoin transaction value in 2024 surpassed them by 119% and 200% respectively. On a monthly basis, the number of stablecoin transactions amounted to $110 million, which was around 0.41% and 0.72% more compared to…

As Bitcoin’s price holds below $100,000, experts warn that the time may not be right for new long trades. Bitcoin (BTC) is still above $100,000, but signs of a slowdown are showing, and analysts warn it might be too early for long positions. Despite Bitcoin’s recent jump past $102,000 after dipping to $91,229 on Feb. 3, the Relative Strength Index has been consolidating. “Bitcoin has historically presented strong buying opportunities only when the RSI dropped to around 40%,” analysts at blockchain firm Matrixport wrote in a Feb. 5 research note. As of press time, the RSI sits at 48%. The…

With its latest approval from Hong Kong’s SFC, HashKey Capital can offer crypto investment strategies to professional investors. HashKey Capital has received approval from Hong Kong‘s Securities and Futures Commission to offer discretionary account management for cryptocurrencies under the existing type 9 license, the firm revealed in a Wednesday blog announcement. The approval means HashKey Capital can now manage investment products like spot crypto, derivatives, and even over-the-counter trades for wealthy clients. Vivien Wong, Partner at Liquid Funds, says investors have “historically been cautious about entering the virtual asset space due to the associated risks.” “With our discretionary account management…

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino shares a preview of the AI features that the stablecoin firm is currently developing alongside its own AI SDK platform. In a recent post, Ardoino unveiled three short clips that showcase how Tether’s artificial intelligence apps would work in the future for desktop and mobile phone users. At the moment, Tether (USDT) is developing an AI translator, an AI voice assistant and an AI Bitcoin (BTC) wallet assistant. The AI Bitcoin wallet assistant in particular can keep track of a user’s wallet balance as well as perform crypto transactions on command. In the preview, the user…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Rollblock is poised for growth in 2025, leveraging blockchain solutions to transform the iGaming sector while Bitcoin and Ethereum navigate market volatility. The early months of 2025 have been extremely volatile. While Bitcoin has shown impressive resilience, bouncing back faster than others, the fate of the broader altcoin market ultimately depends on Ethereum’s ability to regain substantial momentum.  As the crypto market stabilizes, Rollblock is emerging as a standout project in the iGaming sector, offering a next-generation blockchain gaming…

Less than a day after launching Super Bowl betting contracts, Robinhood shut them down at the CFTC’s request. On Feb. 4, Robinhood pulled the plug on its Super Bowl betting contracts just a day after launch, following a request from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formally requested that Robinhood Derivatives, LLC (RHD) “not permit customers to access” sports event contracts.While we continue to work with the CFTC to understand their concerns, we are suspending the rollout of the Pro…— Robinhood Comms (@RobinhoodComms) February 4, 2025 The move comes as regulators grow increasingly…

Republican lawmakers announce a bicameral working group to fast-track crypto regulations, focusing on stablecoins and digital asset market rules in a major push for long-awaited industry clarity. Republican lawmakers are stepping up their efforts to bring clear rules to the crypto industry, forming a bicameral working group to push legislation on stablecoins and digital asset market structures.  The move, announced on Feb. 4 at a Capitol Hill press conference, marks a coordinated effort between key House and Senate leaders to create a structured framework for crypto regulation, an issue that has remained in legal limbo for years. 🚨Chairman @RepFrenchHill: “In…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. With PEPE’s explosive rise capturing market attention, a new meme coin, Agent A.I., emerges with ambitions to replicate its success. From its humble beginnings, PEPE has seen an astonishing price increase. Enthusiasts are keen to learn more about its potential by 2030. While the spotlight shines on PEPE, a game-changing project called Agent A.I. emerges. Touted as a meme coin with true potential, it aims to mimic PEPE’s performance. Agent A.I. The crypto space is crawling with phony AI…