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Taaki, an OG Bitcoin developer who has criticized the direction the bitcoin and crypto ecosystem is taking, explained that the integration of crypto projects into today’s power networks has weakened them, assimilating them into their structures. Amir Taaki Explains Why Crypto Has Failed While the current integration of bitcoin and crypto has been celebrated by … Read more
ECB President Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank (ECB) aims to finalize preparations for a digital euro by October 2025, but its launch remains contingent on legislative approval and stakeholder cooperation. EU Digital Euro Preparation Phase Targets October 2025, Launch Uncertain Amid Legislative Delays The ECB is racing to complete the groundwork for a … Read more
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the IMF reveals the fine print of its credit facility deal with El Salvador, Ricardo Salinas is 70% invested in bitcoin, and the Libra probe advances in Argentina. Bukele’s IMF … Read more
Metrics reveal that since Jan. 1, 2025, approximately 121,000 BTC ($10.46B) and $1.74 billion in ETH have exited exchanges. 2025’s Liquidity Vanishing Act Withdrawing bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) from centralized trading platforms diminishes selling pressure by tightening accessible supply. This shift amplifies self-custody adoption, empowering users to secure assets in noncustodial wallets—bolstering ownership and … Read more
During the last 103 days, the tokenized U.S. Treasuries sector has expanded by $1.57 billion, surpassing the $4 billion threshold—a testament to accelerating institutional adoption. Dominating this arena is Hashnote Short Duration Yield Coin (USYC), which blends short-term U.S. Treasury holdings with Reverse Repo agreements, offering investors a dual-pronged avenue for yield generation. Hashnote’s USYC … Read more
On Saturday, Arkham Intelligence introduced a newly curated label designed to monitor the wallets of key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the crypto space. To qualify for inclusion, an individual must command a social media following exceeding 100,000. Justin Sun Tops Arkham’s KOL Crypto List—Who Else Made the Cut? Arkham’s compilation reveals that KOLs collectively hold … Read more
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with assistance from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, Bloomberg reported on March 7, 2025. Major Banks Reportedly Back Gemini’s Bid to Go Public: Confidential Filing Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has confidentially … Read more
Following the first White House Crypto Summit, Crypto Czar David Sacks engaged in a discussion with the American entrepreneur Jason Calacanis, during which Calacanis floated the idea of imposing a 0.01% tax on every crypto transaction conducted within the United States. This levy, he suggested, would be collected in the transaction’s native digital asset. Calacanis … Read more
In the second half of 2023, the Bitcoin protocol witnessed the emergence of tokens introduced through the BRC20 standard, which was later succeeded by the Runes protocol following the network’s fourth halving. BRC20 and Runes Tokens Stagnate Once hailed as innovative additions, these digital assets now seemingly appear as fleeting anomalies, with valuations tumbling precipitously … Read more
On Thursday, U.S. President Trump unveiled a newly formed strategic bitcoin reserve, funded through assets confiscated in criminal investigations. Industry insiders view this announcement as a pivotal moment, marking official acknowledgment of the premier decentralized cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Reserve Announced by Trump Propels Waves of Industry Discussion Trump’s bitcoin reserve declaration has captivated and astonished observers, … Read more
