Author: James Wilson

Bitcoin is moving with macro conditions. If U.S. labor data signals weakness, the Fed may step in—potentially pushing Bitcoin higher. Bitcoin’s (BTC) next move could hinge on upcoming U.S. labor market data, as macro conditions continue to shape liquidity and risk sentiment. Quantitative analyst Benjamin Cowen suggests the unemployment rate will be a key factor, predicting that if it stays within the 4.1%-4.2% range, Bitcoin could follow last year’s path and rally into February and March. However, a rate that is too high or too low could create uncertainty, affecting bond yields, Federal Reserve policy expectations, and ultimately, Bitcoin’s price action.…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Investors eye a potential Cardano ETF, but Rollblock’s rapid growth and 420% gains make it the more promising opportunity. The U.S. market is eagerly searching for new crypto ETFs, with investors looking for fresh opportunities in every token. Several companies have started the application process for Solana and Dogecoin ETFs, but attention remains on Cardano. If a Cardano ETF gets approved or listed, the token could break key resistance levels. Despite the excitement, many investors see Rollblock as a…

In an exclusive interview with crypto.news, Mohammed AlKaff AlHashmi, talks about Indonesia’s potential as a crypto hub after receiving regulatory approval for the HAQQ’s native token from the country’s FSA. Indonesia is currently ranked as the third-highest country in terms of crypto adoption, according to Chainalysis. Less than 8% of the population is said to hold crypto, according to the latest data. Not only that, Indonesia is also currently at a transition phase when it comes to its crypto industry, with regulatory supervision being transferred to the FSA from its Commodity Futures Trading Agency. Mohammed AlKaff AlHashmi, co-founder of HAQQ…

IOTA’s price is showing signs of bottoming out, signaling a potential rebound ahead of the upcoming Rebased protocol upgrade. IOTA (IOTA) rose to an intraday high of $0.3195 on Thursday, gaining about 13% from its lowest level this week. The rebound coincided with a broader cryptocurrency rally, as Bitcoin (BTC) surged above $106,000. According to CoinMarketCap, the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies increased nearly 4% to $3.60 trillion on Thursday. Cryptocurrencies often exhibit high correlation, contributing to IOTA’s recent gains. The next big catalyst for IOTA will be the upcoming Rebased mainnet launch, which will help the it compete…

Tether’s latest move puts USDT directly on Bitcoin’s infrastructure, allowing stablecoin transactions to settle faster and more efficiently via the Lightning Network. Tether (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has announced its integration with Bitcoin’s (BTC) ecosystem, marking a new step in the stablecoin’s expansion beyond traditional blockchain networks. Revealed on Jan. 30 at the Plan B conference in El Salvador, the move will bring USDT to both Bitcoin’s base layer and its high-speed Lightning Network, unlocking new possibilities for remittances, payments, and everyday transactions. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino described the initiative as a push toward real-world financial applications, stating…

After the Securities and Exchange Commission ordered Kraken to close its United States staking platform in 2023, the exchange has reopened cryptocurrency staking for specific tokens in select states. Kraken has re-introduced cryptocurrency staking services for customers in 39 eligible states, nearly two years after settling a case with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In February 2023, Kraken agreed to pay a $30 million fine to resolve federal charges alleging securities violations. Part of the deal ordered the crypto exchange to shutter its staking-as-service business and end staking for American clients. The new business offering via Kraken Pro will allow…

Legal trouble is catching up to Pump.fun. With two lawsuits in motion and fraud allegations flying, is this meme coin casino finally running out of luck? Pump.fun, a platform notorious for launching meme coins on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, is now facing a second class-action lawsuit just days after the first. The legal battle, led by Burwick Law and Wolf Popper LLP, alleges that the platform is violating U.S. securities laws by selling unregistered securities disguised as meme tokens. **LAWSUIT ALERT**Burwick Law and @WolfPopperLLP have filed a second federal class action lawsuit on behalf of investors against the PumpdotFun platform.Full…

Securitize, the BlackRock-backed tokenized real-world assets platform, has partnered with Apollo Global Management, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, to bring private credit on-chain. On Jan. 30, Apollo and Securitize announced the launch of the Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund, known as ACRED, a feeder fund designed to bring private credit on-chain. The non-traded, closed-end interval fund provides institutional and accredited investors with access to tokenized investment opportunities. It seeks to generate both current income and capital appreciation and will be available to qualified investors through Securitize Markets, the broker-dealer division of Securitize. According to the announcement,…

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said the bank would not consider holding Bitcoin reserves, even as sovereign entities increasingly turn to the asset. A longtime Bitcoin (BTC) skeptic, Lagarde remained unmoved by the growing trend of using Bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against inflation as a reserve asset to hedge against rising inflation. During a Jan. 30 media conference, Lagarde said she was “confident that Bitcoin will not enter the reserves of any of the central banks of the General Council.” Lagarde’s opposition to Bitcoin and other digital assets is well-documented. The European Central Bank president has…

Crypto hacks surged in January 2025, with total losses reaching $73.9 million across 19 incidents, according to a report by Immunefi.  The figure marks a ninefold increase from December but a 44.6% decline compared to January 2024, when hackers stole $133.4 million, according to the report.  Singapore-based exchange Phemex accounted for the bulk of the losses, suffering a $69.1 million breach. During the breach, Phemex suffered a nearly $70 million hot wallet exploit with hackers siphoning funds across Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), and Bitcoin (BTC).   Source: Immunefi Analysts linked the attack to North Korea, noting that the stolen…