Australian Fintech Report: Blockchain and Crypto Sector Contracts Amid Global Shift to AI

A recent KPMG report shows a 14% decline in the number of active firms in Australia’s blockchain and cryptocurrency sector in 2024. M&A and Investment Activity Subdued in 2024 According to a recently released KPMG report, the number of active firms in Australia’s blockchain and cryptocurrency sector dropped from 85 to 74. This translates to … Read more

Pay Me in Bitcoin: 30% of American Employees Embrace Crypto Salaries, Study Finds

A new study by Clarify Capital shows growing interest in cryptocurrency-based compensation and loans among American workers and businesses. Bitcoin Most Preferred A new study has found that as many as 30% of American employees are open to receiving cryptocurrency as compensation. As expected, the study found Gen Z (39%) and millennials (32%) were most … Read more

Amazon’s Shareholders Push for Bitcoin in Treasury to Strengthen Reserves

Amazon faces shareholder pressure to assess bitcoin as a treasury asset, citing inflation risks, bitcoin’s soaring returns, and corporate trends toward cryptocurrency adoption. Shareholders Push Amazon to Embrace Bitcoin—A Bold Treasury Move? Amazon shareholders are pressing the company’s Board to explore the potential benefits of adding bitcoin to its financial strategy. The proposal, submitted by … Read more

Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Hit 423,650 After $2.1 Billion Purchase

Microstrategy has amassed 423,650 BTC worth $25.6 billion and just bought 21,550 more, underscoring its aggressive bet on bitcoin as a transformative asset. Michael Saylor Highlights Microstrategy’s 423,650 BTC Portfolio and KPI Success Software intelligence firm Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) has significantly expanded its bitcoin portfolio, as disclosed in a Dec. 9 filing with the … Read more

Robert Kiyosaki on $100K Bitcoin: His Strategy, Forecasts, and Economic Warnings

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki calls bitcoin’s $100K milestone a game-changer, warning it could become inaccessible for many while predicting its rise to $1 million. Robert Kiyosaki Discusses Bitcoin’s $100K Milestone Renowned author and financial educator Robert Kiyosaki has highlighted bitcoin’s $100,000 milestone as a significant moment in his investment strategy with broader … Read more

XRP’s $149B Power Play: Tokenization, Defi, and a Regulated Stablecoin 

XRP, with a market cap of $149 billion, isn’t just a heavyweight in cryptocurrency—its distributed ledger network has been diving headfirst into tokenization and decentralized finance (defi). Meanwhile, Ripple is turning heads with the forthcoming launch of its much-anticipated stablecoin, ripple usd (RLUSD). A Focus on RLUSD and Defi Marks Strategic Shift for XRP Ledger … Read more

ADA Panic: SEC Lawsuit Hoax and Burn Scare Rock Cardano Community

False claims of an SEC lawsuit and ADA token burns from a hacked Cardano Foundation account sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, sparking panic. Fake SEC Lawsuit Targets Cardano Foundation: ADA Burn Rumors Spark Panic The Cardano Foundation’s social media platform X account appears to have been compromised early Sunday morning, alarming the cryptocurrency community … Read more

Global Crypto Power Plays: Which Governments Are Hoarding the Most Bitcoin?

Amid chatter about the U.S. potentially establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve, conversations are buzzing about which governments already stockpile the largest bitcoin stashes. Here’s a comprehensive look into the top five governments with the heftiest bitcoin holdings as of Dec. 2024. Inside the Secret Bitcoin Vaults of Governments: U.S., China, and Beyond Many people might … Read more

Binance CEO Urges Crypto Fans to Move Beyond Hodling and Flipping Tokens

“Forget flipping tokens,” Binance’s CEO urged, emphasizing blockchain fundamentals, whitepapers, and persistence as key to thriving in crypto’s dynamic, innovation-driven future. Binance CEO Says Forget Flipping Tokens—The Real Game Starts Now Binance CEO Richard Teng has encouraged the cryptocurrency community to prioritize education and deeper engagement with the technology behind digital assets. Posting on social … Read more

Dedollarization Is Not Our Objective: India Clarifies Currency Goals

ndia rejects de-dollarization narratives, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prioritizing local currency trade agreements to shield its economy from dollar volatility and global uncertainties. RBI Denies Dedollarization Goals, Focuses on Securing Indian Trade Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das clarified India’s stance on global currency discussions during a post-monetary policy press … Read more