In Western Europe and North America, decentralised finance, referred to in common terms as DeFi, is largely seen through the lens of investment. The following guest post/opinion editorial was written by Kamal Youssefi, President of The Hashgraph Association. How Blockchain Can Replace Broken Financial Systems Asset managers involved in DeFi are promoting products that include…
In the last seven days, the total crypto market capitalization climbed 10%, from $3.4 trillion to $3.74 trillion. Bitcoin closed at just over $117,200, gaining 8.5%—but its dominance dropped from 63.71% to 57.85%, signaling a shift to altcoins. Crypto Market Ends Week on a High Note After a slow start, the crypto economy ended the…
A Wired report suggests that the prison footage of Jeffrey Epstein may have been altered using high-end editing software created by Adobe. On top of that, both Wired journalists and independent video forensics specialists suspect the footage released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is stitched together from a pair of separate clips. The…
Pump.fun’s public token sale for its PUMP cryptocurrency raised $500 million after selling out rapidly in roughly 12 minutes. PUMP Token Sale Sells out, Raising $500 Million for Platform Expansion The initial coin offering (ICO) — a crowdfunding method for new digital tokens — launched July 12 at 2 p.m. UTC. Pump.fun, a leading meme…
XRP surged to $2.84, marking a 27.9% gain over the week, with its market capitalization climbing to $167 billion—placing it above Tether as the third-largest cryptocurrency. In the past 24 hours, XRP recorded a trading volume of $14.24 billion, with an intraday price range between $2.61 and $2.91. XRP In the 1-hour chart, XRP’s recent…
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has reached a new high, becoming the largest spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. In just 18 months since its launch in January 2024, IBIT has accumulated over 700,000 BTC, now worth over $80 billion, and accounts for more than 55% of all bitcoin held by U.S. spot…
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. From the U.S. House announcing July 14 as Crypto…
YZi Labs has partnered with 10X Capital to support the creation of the BNB Treasury Company in the United States. New BNB Treasury Company Eyes U.S. Listing With Backing From Crypto Veterans YZi Labs, a global investment firm with a $10 billion portfolio across web3, AI, and biotech, announced its support for 10X Capital’s latest…
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on Friday that it has acquired the leadership team behind Opyn Markets, a crypto derivatives platform. Opyn CEO Andrew Leon and Head of Research Joseph Clark will provide their expertise in areas such as perpetual options or simply “perps,” which are essentially derivative products with no expiry date. The Opyn team…
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. Meme coin launchpad LetsBONK has dethroned its competitor Pump.fun…
