Hashkey Group Expands Crypto Services With VASP License

In line with its global expansion, Hashkey has received a VASP license for crypto trading services in Ireland. Hashkey to Legally Provide Crypto Services in Ireland Hashkey Group, the Asia-based cryptocurrency financial services company has received approval from the Central Bank of Ireland through its European division (Hashkey Europe) to register as a virtual asset … Read more

Ripple Sees UAE Driving Global Crypto Adoption – 2025 Looks Huge

Ripple says the UAE is spearheading global crypto adoption, with innovative regulations and stablecoin growth positioning the region as a hub for digital assets in 2025. Ripple Champions UAE’s Crypto Dominance – Digital Assets Set to Explode Ripple’s Middle East and Africa Managing Director, Reece Merrick, has highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to fostering the … Read more

Brad Garlinghouse Declares ‘Trump Bull Market Is Real’ as Ripple Roars Back to US

“The Trump bull market is real,” Ripple’s CEO declared, pointing to skyrocketing U.S. hires and deals as crypto’s explosive comeback accelerates under the new administration. Ripple CEO: Crypto’s New Era Is Here and Trump’s Team Is Fueling the Fire Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has voiced strong optimism about the U.S. cryptocurrency market, attributing the shift … Read more

Crypto Fees Ride Low: Onchain Bitcoin and Ethereum Costs Dip Below $2

Over the past 30 days, Bitcoin and Ethereum network fees have remained relatively modest, even as prices have experienced an upward trend. During the first week of 2025, the average transaction fee on the Bitcoin network was $1.40. In comparison, Ethereum onchain fees were slightly lower during the first six days of January, reflecting a … Read more

Crypto Investment Products Saw Record $44 Billion Net Inflows in 2024: Coinshares

Coinshares’ asset management report showed that net inflows into global crypto funds reached a record $44.2 billion in 2024. Crypto Funds Shatter Record for Yearly Net Inflows Digital crypto investment products recorded a staggering $44.2 billion in net inflows in 2024. According to the latest Coinshares analysis by head of research, James Butterfill, the record … Read more

Metaplanet Bets Big on Bitcoin, Aiming for a 10,000 BTC War Chest

Metaplanet, a publicly listed Japanese company, is aiming to significantly increase its holdings of bitcoin to 10,000 coins. Metaplanet Solidifies Position as Asia’s Leading BTC Treasury Company Simon Gerovich, CEO of publicly traded Japanese company Metaplanet Inc., said the company aims to expand its bitcoin (BTC) holdings to 10,000 coins. He said the company will … Read more

Bitwise CEO Discusses ‘Non-Obvious’ Tokenization Revolution

Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, a multi-million dollar crypto fund manager, believes that tokenization could revolutionize equity markets, albeit in a non-obvious way. For Horsley, this involves focusing on the supply side, making it easier for companies to go public and issue shares. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley: Tokenization Might Be Revolutionary on the Supply Side … Read more

Lido’s Stronghold Slips: 160,000 ETH Exits as Binance’s Liquid Staking Platform Gains Traction

In October 2024, the volume of ethereum locked into liquid staking platforms surpassed the 14 million ether threshold. However, as of 2025, the total ETH held in these protocols has fallen below the levels recorded at the end of November. As of Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, approximately 13.78 million ether remains tied up in liquid … Read more

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Predicts Stablecoin Adoption Will Challenge Visa’s and Mastercard’s Duopoly in 2025

Chamath Palihapitiya, CEO of the VC firm Social Capital, predicts that stablecoin usage may go mainstream in 2025 as President-Elect Trump addresses high credit interest rates and transaction fees. He assesses that stablecoin adoption has reached a “point of no return.” Chamath Palihapitiya: Stablecoin Adoption Will Be a Big Trend in 2025 Chamath Palihapitiya, a … Read more