The cryptocurrency market experienced a substantial revival in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin (BTC) climbing to approximately $117,000. The leading altcoins performed even better: Ethereum (ETH) surged by 5% daily and is inching towards $4,000, Ripple’s XRP pumped by 12% to $3.36, while Stellar (XLM) reached a two-week high of $0.46. The sudden uptick…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Ethereum nears $4k and XRP gains institutional ground, UK-based Quid Miner is opening mobile cloud mining to the masses. Summary Quid Miner lets users mine BTC, ETH, and XRP from their smartphones, with…
Key Takeaways President Trump issued an executive order prohibiting financial institutions from debanking based on political or religious beliefs and lawful business activities. The order also addresses banking restrictions faced by crypto companies, requiring federal regulators to review and remediate discriminatory policies. Share this article President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order that…
SharpLink Gaming has secured $200 million in fresh capital through a direct share sale to four institutional investors. Each share was priced at $19.50. The company plans to use the full amount to expand its Ethereum holdings. If all goes as planned, SharpLink expects its ETH treasury to grow beyond $2 billion. Institutions Double Down…
A new court filing on August 7 from the US Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs stated that both parties have agreed to dismiss their appeals. The move has brought official closure to one of the longest-drawn-out and most closely observed crypto lawsuits in history. In the joint stipulation of dismissal filed with the…
Animoca Brands has formed a joint venture with Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) and HKT to seek a stablecoin issuer license in Hong Kong. Summary Animoca, Standard Chartered, and HKT launch Anchorpoint to apply for an HKMA stablecoin license. The trio joined the HKMA sandbox in 2024 to test regulated stablecoins. Only a few of…
Key Takeaways Stephen Miran, a Bitcoin advocate and current CEA chair, has been nominated by Trump as a temporary Fed governor. Miran supports pro-crypto innovation and is critical of excessive financial regulations. Share this article Stephen Miran, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), known for his pro-innovation and Bitcoin views, will temporarily join…
The broader market is still dragging its feet out of July’s slump, but PUMP is doing what it does best: being a hit Black Eyed Peas song. We tried to make a joke on that song “Pump it”… I promise we’re not all nerds at 99Bitcoins. PUMP jumped 25% this week after a key whale…
Today, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an Executive Order that aims to allow 401(k) investors access to alternative assets (such as digital assets). According to the official announcement: “The order directs the Secretary of Labor to reexamine the Department of Labor’s guidance on a fiduciary’s duties regarding alternative asset investments in…
Union Jack Oil is betting that converting gas into Bitcoin hashrate could generate early cash flow from its West Newton field, where 200 billion cubic feet of gas remains untapped due to bureaucratic delays. Summary Union Jack Oil plans to monetize stranded West Newton gas via Bitcoin mining, bypassing regulatory delays stalling traditional development. A…
