Bitcoin Sees Relief Run to $82K; SEC Delays XRP, DOGE, LTC ETF Filings
Gains in BTC came as Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the BITCOIN Act, pushing for the U.S. to scoop up 1 million BTC as a strategic reserve.
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Ukraine Ceasefire Breakthrough Sends Markets Into Green; Bitcoin Retakes $83K
Also giving a boost was an easing in trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
Arkham Launches New Tag to Track Crypto Influencers’ Wallets
The blockchain analytics firm currently lists over 950 addresses linked to high-profile crypto figures.
Michael Saylor Shares ‘$100 Trillion’ Crypto Strategy at White House Summit
He advocated for a strategic bitcoin reserve, arguing it could generate substantial wealth and help reduce national debt.
Volatility Shares Files for 3 XRP ETFs
The filings add to a growing list of firms seeking to launch XRP-focused ETFs in the U.S.
XRP, ADA, SOL Fall Harder Than BTC as White House Crypto Summit Fails to Wow Traders
Expectations of bigger plans for the largest cryptocurrencies fell short on Friday as the first-ever presidential crypto summit ended with promises of stablecoin legislation and lower regulatory resistance.
Coinbase Acquires Iron Fish Team to Boost Privacy on Base
The Iron Fish blockchain will continue to operate independently, and its CEO will continue serving on the Iron Fish Foundation’s board.
U.S. Stocks Give Up Post-Trump Election Advance While Bitcoin Clings to Gain
Since President Trump won the U.S. election in November, the S&P 500 has dropped 2%, while bitcoin has gained 20%.
XRP, DOGE, ADA Slump 9% as Trump Douses Bullish Crypto Reserve Hopes
Traders are disappointed the crypto reserve plans won’t add any buying pressure to the market, at least in the near term, with few catalysts to buoy the market.
Market Experts Weigh In on Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve That Takes Out $17B in Potential Selling From BTC
White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks said on X that the stockpile will also include other coins forfeited in criminal or civil proceedings