If DeFi can just figure out how to improve both security and compliance, nothing would stop traditional finance from entering the game

Elsewhere, Cowen’s crypto employees moved to StoneX and Nomura’s crypto custody firm CEO stepped down

US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated close to $37 billion in assets under management (AUM) within the first 25 days of trading, according to market data. Incidentally, the total AUM of Bitcoin ETFs is a sizeable fraction of the overall AUM of gold ETFs, according to data shared by Bitcoin Archive. The $37 billion AUM
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Bitcoin started the week strong, and despite a Valentine’s Day dip, has since been simmering near $52,000.

The airdrop of 3 million ARCD will benefit holders of certain Ethereum and Solana NFTs and Bitcoin Ordinals collections.

Bitcoin’s price retreated below $51,000 to retest critical support levels on Feb. 17 despite holding strong after stronger-than-expected CPI data over the past few days. The flagship crypto was trading at $50,856 as of press time after touching a low of $50,625. The decrease marks a 2.81% drop over the last 24 hours, with Bitcoin’s
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The record-breaking success of Bitcoin ETFs has sparked a surge in demand, and that could push Bitcoin’s price to record highs.

In a recent interview with Fox Business, MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor delved into the transformative potential of Bitcoin, positioning it as a pivotal force in the shift from analog to digital capital. Saylor’s insights come at a critical time when the flagship crypto is experiencing renewed interest and growth, highlighting its role in the
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Data shows that Internet Computer (ICP) has surpassed Cardano (ADA) to become the number one cryptocurrency in this metric. Internet Computer Has Become Most Developed Crypto Project In Past Month In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has shared the latest standings of cryptocurrency projects based on the criterion of “Development

Cardano has consistently ranked among the top gainers lately, with its price surging past key levels on the back of Bitcoin’s rally above $52,000. This upside has sparked a noticeable increase in on-chain activity for ADA, pointing to a possible breakout ahead. However, the path upward faces potential pullbacks that