BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has become a significant player in the investment world, standing shoulder to shoulder with Treasury bills and top US tech stocks. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has pulled in over $25 billion this year, making it a top performer despite a rough market. This isn't just
Caroline Ellison, the former head of Alameda Research, is set to walk free from prison much earlier than expected. She was only sentenced to two years for her part in the FTX crypto scandal, and now, after just 15 months, she's getting out early. This is quite a contrast to her ex, Sam Bankman-Fried
The crypto world was buzzing this week. Some big names made bold claims. Others had strong opinions. And some just had fun with the community. First, let's talk about Bitcoin. Arthur Hayes, a well-known figure in crypto, said Bitcoin could hit $750, 000 by 2027. He thinks the U. S. government print
A former employee of a big crypto company, Coinbase, has been caught in India. This person worked in customer service and is linked to a huge security problem that happened in May. Hackers tricked or paid this employee to get secret customer details. They then asked for a huge amount of money, $20
Russia is making a big change in how it handles cryptocurrencies. The central bank now wants to let regular people buy some crypto, but with strict rules. They can only buy up to 300, 000 rubles worth of crypto each year. And they have to pass a test to show they understand the risks. This is a big
This year, crypto ETFs made big waves on Wall Street. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs kept pulling in money, but not always smoothly. Sometimes investors poured cash in, and other times they pulled it out, especially when prices dropped. New ETFs for XRP and Solana also hit the market. These might not ha
The year 2025 didn't turn out as many in the crypto world had hoped. People were too optimistic about how a certain U. S. president would help the industry. Instead, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies struggled, and many memecoins lost value. One industry leader thinks this is a wake-up call for cry
The crypto world is changing. It's not just about hype anymore. The focus is shifting to how well these markets can handle real challenges. Experts think 2026 will be a big test for crypto. Can it grow and stay strong under stricter rules? Trading is not what it used to be. Futures contracts are no
Cryptocurrencies are always changing. Bitcoin, the most well-known one, is climbing again. After a rough patch, it's slowly going up. Some think it could hit $90, 000. But crypto is unpredictable, like a rollercoaster. Shiba Inu, a coin that became popular through memes, is taking a break. Its pric
Sen. Bernie Sanders recently pointed out that President Donald Trump's wealth has nearly tripled since he took office. This huge increase, according to Sanders, is largely due to Trump's crypto ventures, which he believes are funded by foreign governments. Sanders argues that this wealth surge comes
