Author: James Wilson

MicroStrategy has rebranded as it looks to strengthen its position as the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury company. The business and artificial intelligence firm announced its name change to Strategy, emphasizing a sharper focus on its core mission. Strategy, currently the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), has also launched a new website. Additional changes include adopting orange as the brand’s primary color and unveiling a new logo featuring a stylized “B” to reflect its Bitcoin strategy. Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy, commented: “Strategy is one of the most powerful and positive words in the human language. It…

Ethena price has crashed by 57% from its highest level in December as sentiment in the crypto industry weakened. Ethena’s (ENA) decline has mirrored that of most altcoins. For example, Ethereum has dropped by over 32% from its December peak, while Cardano has fallen by 45%. Despite the ongoing token crash, Ethena’s network continues to perform well. The total value locked in the network, or the USDe stablecoin market cap, has surged to over $6.12 billion, nearing its all-time high of $6.2 billion.  USDe has now become the fourth-largest stablecoin in the industry, trailing only Tether, USD Coin, and USDS.…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. A new cryptocurrency is gaining momentum, with early investors expect it to surpass Dogecoin in market value. A new cryptocurrency is gaining momentum among early backers, with many believing it could overtake one of the most well-known meme coins. Enthusiasm is building around Dogen, as supporters anticipate its market value is expected Tom exceed that of Dogecoin. This unexpected rise has caught the attention of crypto enthusiasts eager to learn more about this emerging player. DOGEN, the self-proclaimed “strongest…

Galaxy Digital has launched the Galaxy Absolute Return Fund, an actively managed investment vehicle designed to provide exposure to the digital asset ecosystem and adjacent disruptive technologies. The fund aims to generate equity-like returns while avoiding direct investments in crypto tokens. Its multi-asset strategy includes both directional and non-directional positions, investing in publicly traded equities, ETFs, derivatives, and fixed-income instruments.  By capitalizing on inefficiencies in digital asset markets, the fund seeks to deliver strong performance while maintaining a low correlation to Bitcoin (BTC) and traditional indices like the S&P 500. Risk adjustments According to Galaxy, the fund will employ a…

World Mobile, a blockchain-powered mobile network with a sharing economy model, has announced a major partnership with DITO CME to bring blockchain-driven internet connectivity to millions of users in the Philippines. In an announcement shared with crypto.news on Feb. 5, World Mobile said its collaboration with DITO Telecom’s holding company will expand internet access to over 25 million Filipinos. The integration comes amid renewed efforts to drive crypto and blockchain adoption in the Philippines. As part of this strategic alliance, the companies will leverage World Mobile’s decentralized physical infrastructure network technology alongside DITO CME’s network of operators. According to both…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Dogecoin rises 15%, fueling speculation of reaching $0.50, while XYZVerse gains momentum with presale interest. After a strong recovery in the crypto market, Dogecoin has soared by 15%, marking a significant uptick in its value. This sudden surge has sparked speculation about its future, with many wondering if the popular meme coin is heading towards the $0.50 milestone. The latest price movements have reignited interest and debate among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. XYZVerse presale sees strong demand, with 9 of 15…

Ondo Finance has announced a major update to its Ondo Global Markets (Ondo GM) platform, introducing a tokenization framework designed to bring publicly traded securities onchain. Ondo GM’s platform will enable investors outside the U.S. to gain onchain exposure to thousands of U.S. publicly traded securities, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs.  Each token will be backed 1:1 by an underlying asset and will be freely transferable outside the U.S. The platform will also support third-party financial application development through APIs and SDKs, expanding the ecosystem for tokenized securities. 1/ Today, we’re excited to unveil a first look at the next…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Binance coin drops 17% in a month as investors turn to 1Fuel, a rising crypto gaining attention for cross-chain transactions. The crypto market is no stranger to turbulence, but few expected Binance coin (BNB) to take a hit after what was shaping up to be a “bullet-proof” year. With a staggering 17% monthly loss, investors are getting restless. Meanwhile, Ripple’s XRP isn’t faring much better, dragged down by legal uncertainties and ongoing market volatility.  As major players stumble, a…

Flare and Google Cloud are betting on decentralized AI as they launch a hackathon with a $100,000 prize pool at UC Berkeley. The data-focused network Flare (FLR) and Google Cloud are teaming up for the Verifiable AI Hackathon at UC Berkeley, where developers will compete to build AI applications that combine off-chain processing and blockchain technology, crypto.news can exclusively confirm. The event, taking place from March 7-9, will feature a total prize pool of $100,000, with $60,000 allocated for in-person participants at California Memorial Stadium and $40,000 for virtual participants on DoraHacks. The hackathon will focus on Trusted Execution Environments,…

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…