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Singapore – February 21, 2025 – Exciting news in the crypto world! Nansen, you know, the go-to platform for blockchain analytics, is now officially a TRON Super Representative (SR). What does this mean? Well, as a Super Representative, Nansen is diving deep into the TRON network, playing a vital role in keeping things secure, efficient,

So, the word is out: USDT (Tether) is heading to Bitcoin and Lightning through Taproot Assets. Unsurprisingly, this news has sparked a range of reactions. It seems a lot of folks think it’s a positive move for Bitcoin – and honestly, that was the majority sentiment in a quick poll I ran on X (Twitter).

A recent report from venture capital firm Epoch offers a fascinating look into the Bitcoin world, highlighting a growing trend: more and more startups are adding Bitcoin (BTC) to their company balance sheets. The report suggests that with ongoing worries about inflation and the increasing difficulty of raising funds, Bitcoin is becoming a smart move

Hayden Davis, a prominent figure associated with the Solana-based Libra memecoin scandal, is facing serious allegations. According to a report published by Argentine news source La Nación on February 18, Davis allegedly boasted about wielding influence over Argentine President Javier Milei. La Nación reported that these claims are now under scrutiny. The news outlet’s report

Jesse Shrader believes 2025 will be a significant year for the Lightning Network. He posits that rising Bitcoin prices and the introduction of Tether (USDT) on Lightning will drive increased adoption of Lightning for payments by businesses and institutions. Shrader’s company, Amboss, aims to facilitate this vision. “We want to expand Bitcoin as a payment

The introduction of BitVM smart contracts signals a major leap forward for Bitcoin’s scalability and programmability. Building upon the foundational BitVM protocol, Bitlayer’s Finality Bridge launches its initial testnet version, marking a significant step towards realizing the vision of a Bitcoin Renaissance or “Season 2”. Unlike previous Bitcoin bridges that often depended on centralized bodies

Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, has refuted claims that he promoted the contentious LIBRA memecoin, a digital currency venture that led to significant financial losses for investors. During an interview on February 17th, Milei spoke about the issue, clarifying that he only disseminated details about the token, rather than actively endorsing it. He asserted

A fresh year has begun, and as is customary in this digital age, social media is abuzz with predictions for “what to expect in 2020!” Instead of just focusing on the immediate year, I’d like to broaden the scope and consider the entire decade ahead. However, before we gaze into the future, it’s essential to

As of December 31st, institutional investors held 25.4% of the total assets managed in spot Bitcoin ETFs, which equates to a significant $26.8 billion. Vetle Lunde, Head of Research at K33 Research, shared data indicating a substantial 113% surge in institutional ownership of Bitcoin ETF assets under management between the third and fourth quarters of 2024.