Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries.

Bitcoin Nears Record High as Trump Inauguration Nears
Bitcoin Nears Record High as Trump Inauguration Nears
January 17, 2025  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin is reportedly approaching a record high as the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump nears. The cryptocurrency was priced at $104,538 Friday at 2:12 p.m....

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Trump Plans Cryptocurrency Advisory Council
Trump Plans Cryptocurrency Advisory Council
January 17, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the cryptocurrency industry, President-elect Donald Trump is planning to designate cryptocurrency as a national priority, according...

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Chainalysis Bolsters Fraud Detection Capabilities With Alterya Acquisition
Chainalysis Bolsters Fraud Detection Capabilities With Alterya Acquisition
January 13, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis acquired Alterya, an artificial intelligence-powered fraud detection solution that works with cryptocurrency exchanges and FinTechs to identify scammers and protect the...

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Binance to Face Class Action After US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal
Binance to Face Class Action After US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal
January 13, 2025  |  Legal

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao are reportedly set to face a class action by investors after a Monday (Jan. 13) decision by the...

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NYDFS Launches Regulatory Exchange With Bank of England
NYDFS Launches Regulatory Exchange With Bank of England
January 13, 2025  |  Partnerships

New York’s state financial watchdog launched a resource-sharing partnership with the Bank of England. The Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE) lets the New York Department of...

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MoonPay Acquires Crypto Payment Processor Helio
MoonPay Acquires Crypto Payment Processor Helio
January 13, 2025  |  Acquisitions

MoonPay plans to expand its trading and marketplace volume by acquiring Helio. The acquisition adds the technology, team and ecosystem of Helio, a cryptocurrency payment...

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Janover’s 123% Leap and Robinhood’s Upgrades Lead FinTech IPO Index Higher
Janover’s 123% Leap and Robinhood’s Upgrades Lead FinTech IPO Index Higher
January 10, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

The first few trading days of 2025 saw the FinTech IPO Index log a 1.2% gain — where one notable triple-digit surge led the pack....

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Fidelity: Governments Will Be ‘Significant’ Bitcoin Investors in 2025
Fidelity: Governments Will Be ‘Significant’ Bitcoin Investors in 2025
January 08, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

This year will likely see more governments and central banks purchase bitcoin. That’s according to a new report on the digital asset space by Fidelity published Tuesday (Jan. 7),...

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The Three Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year
The Three Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year
January 07, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The 119th U.S. Congressional session has begun, and the digital asset sector is hoping there will soon be favorable and clear regulatory guardrails for cryptocurrency...

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