US SEC Unveils New Crypto Task Force Led By Commissioner Peirce – Details | Bitcoinist.com – Bitcoinist
Mark Ueda, the newly appointed acting chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a pro-cryptocurrency advocate, said: announced Establishment of a dedicated Digital Assets Taskforce, aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for the industry. The effort comes after years of criticism that the regulator, led by former Commissioner Gary Gensler, has taken […]
Messari Founder Slams Ripple, Calls It A Risk To Trump’s Crypto Plan – Bitcoinist
Messari founder Ryan Serkis sparked further controversy by labeling XRP and Ripple as obstacles to the Trump administration's crypto-promoter agenda. His criticism highlights long-standing disputes in the digital currency space and focuses on Ripple's alleged centralization practices and large holdings of XRP. Serkis argues that these components go against the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and […]
Bitcoin Breaks $104,000, But Hype Still Not High: Bullish? – Bitcoinist
Data shows that Bitcoin's fear and greed index has not yet reached extreme values. Here's what this means for BTC's price recovery. Bitcoin’s Fear and Greed Index currently sits at 75 What is “Fear & Greed Index”? alternative This speaks to the average sentiment that exists among investors in Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. […]
Crypto Gains Momentum As IRS Abolition Hits Congressional Agenda – Bitcoinist
One of the biggest changes for cryptocurrencies may be the possible abolishment of the Internal Revenue Service. At least, that's the proposal being pushed by U.S. lawmakers. Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter has caused controversy with his latest plan to abolish the IRS and replace the current U.S. tax code with a national sales tax. This […]
Litecoin Team Battles Hackers After Fake Token Promotion On X – Bitcoinist
Virtual currency X account litecoin After hackers briefly gained access to social media accounts, they briefly promoted fake virtual tokens on the Solana network to their followers. Fortunately, Litecoin’s social media team took immediate action and was able to regain control of the account and warn their followers about the fraudulent SOL-based token. hacking incident […]
Peso Stablecoin: 4 Philippine Banks Aim To Revolutionize Digital Payments – Bitcoinist
Cryptocurrency is gaining a foothold in the Southeast Asian country as several local banks team up to issue a new stablecoin that allows citizens to invest in digital assets. Four banks in the Philippines are preparing to introduce it. multibank stablecoin It will enable more Filipinos to join the crypto world and revolutionize cross-border transactions […]
Bitcoin 4th Wave Ends With Price Crash To $91,000, 5th Wave Shows $210,000 Is Coming – Bitcoinist
A cryptocurrency analyst recently focused on X (formerly Twitter) and boldly predicted new risks. Bitcoin Bullish Price Target for Q1 2025. The analyst, who analyzed Bitcoin's future price trajectory using Elliott wave theory, found that the fourth wave ended with a price crash to $91,000, while the fifth wave saw this bullish cycle push BTC […]
XRP Kicks 2025 Off With Adoption: Holder Count Up By 58,000 – Bitcoinist
On-chain data shows that XRP has started the year with a strong wave of adoption, with the total amount of holders registering a notable increase. XRP records fastest adoption among top coins in 2025 new post On X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment shared how the top cryptocurrencies with varying holder total trends compared in the […]
Bitcoin Freedom Act Introduced by Oklahoma Senator – Bitcoinist
Republican state Sen. Dusty Devers recently introduced a bill that would allow Oklahoma employees and residents to choose to receive their paychecks in Bitcoin, and businesses to accept payments in Bitcoin. Oklahoma State Senator Introduces Bitcoin Freedom Act January 8th, Senator Dusty Devers announced The Bitcoin Freedom Act is a bill that would allow BTC […]
6 Most Promising Crypto Projects in January 2025 – Bitcoinist
As the new year begins, the world of cryptocurrencies is buzzing with new projects that promise big profits. From meme coins to eco-friendly tokens, these six cryptocurrencies are making waves. Here's why you should pay attention to them. 1. Wall Street Pepe $WEPE is making waves in the meme coin space by blending financial humor […]