Germany should buy Bitcoin as a strategic reserve: Samson Mow

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Samson Mow, CEO of the Bitcoin technology company Jan3, has publicly urged Germany to adopt Bitcoin as part of its national strategic reserves. During a recent appearance at the German Bundestag, Mow shared his vision for Bitcoin strategies in nation-states, advocating for Germany to acquire 281,267 BTC for its strategic reserves. “I hope that Germany […]

DBS Bank rolls out new ‘Token Services’ for blockchain banking

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DBS Bank has launched DBS Token Services, a blockchain-powered solution aimed at simplifying institutional banking operations. According to a DBS press release, the new service will combine the bank’s Ethereum-compatible permissioned blockchain (with an ETH 0.21% focus), its primary payment engine, and various industry-specific payment networks. Real-time payments via the blockchain Smart contracts allow institutions […]

Gold hits new all-time-high at $2,700 amidst bullish Bitcoin

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Gold has surged more than 2% over the past week, reaching a new all-time high of $2,700 per ounce on October 18. This increase is driven by growing demand for safe-haven assets, particularly amid fears of geopolitical instability and expectations of interest rate cuts by central banks. The European Central Bank has reduced rates three […]

AI Companions token rises as technicals point to a 45% AIC surge

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AI Companions (AIC), a new artificial intelligence-focused token, has surged for four consecutive days, reaching its highest value since October 1. The token rose to a peak of $0.1070, marking a 33% increase from its lowest point this month, and pushing its market cap above $88 million. This rally comes as the broader artificial intelligence […]

BlackRock eyes BUIDL token as collateral in crypto derivatives market: report

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BlackRock is seeking to have its digital money-market token, BUIDL, used as collateral in cryptocurrency derivatives trades. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the company is in talks with major exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Deribit about the possibility, as reported by Bloomberg. BUIDL is targeted at qualified institutional investors, with a minimum investment […]

Bitcoin heading to 6-figure price, Bitwise CIO says

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The case for Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 has become even more compelling in recent weeks, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management. In a recent post on X, Hougan argued that Bitcoin’s path to a six-figure price is virtually assured, driven by a mix of institutional interest, macroeconomic factors, and on-chain developments. […]

Bitfinex backs payments chain Plasma’s bid to expand USDT on Bitcoin

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Bitfinex has announced its investment in Plasma, a decentralized infrastructure platform focused on payments, real-world assets (RWAs), and decentralized finance (DeFi) with an emphasis on Bitcoin. The investment, revealed on October 18 via X (formerly Twitter), aims to scale the usage of Tether (USDT) on the Bitcoin network. Plasma is designed to provide a zero-fee […]

Storj crypto rallies as a golden cross pattern nears

Storj, a blockchain network focused on decentralized storage and GPU leasing, has continued its impressive upward momentum, reaching a high of $0.6660—its highest level since April. This surge has made Storj one of the top-performing tokens in the market, with a remarkable rise of over 157% from its low point in August. The rally comes […]

Hoppy token hits all-time high, rare pattern points to more gains

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The Hoppy token has been on an impressive upward trajectory, reaching an all-time high of $0.0002890 on Friday, October 18. This meme coin, built on the Ethereum network, has surged by more than 18,000% since its lowest point in June. This explosive growth has positioned Hoppy as one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies, with its market […]

Did Jump Trading just ‘Fracture’ the trust of the entire crypto industry?

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Jump Trading, a well-known crypto market maker, is currently facing serious allegations from Fracture Labs, the creators of the blockchain-based game Decimated. The lawsuit, filed on October 15, 2024, accuses Jump Trading of manipulating the DIO token in what Fracture Labs describes as a “pump and dump” scheme. The legal battle revolves around claims that […]