Africa Crypto Week in Review: South Africa Startup Introduces Crypto Payments For Car Purchases, Nigerian Stablecoin Debuts To Mixed Reviews
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top coins are slowing down in early February. Of note, BTC is struggling for momentum below $100,000. Amid this choppy price action, startups in Africa are making moves as regulators and entrepreneurs scramble to benefit from…
ChatGPT Revisits Whether Ripple (XRP) Can Overtake Ethereum (ETH)
TL:DR; The crypto market experienced a severe downturn in the past week or so, with many altcoins registering double-digit declines over that period. The difference between XRP and ETH is narrower now, but that’s mostly because of the latter’s failure…
a surge to $166k possible
Bitcoin price remained under pressure this week as trade concerns remained, but two rare patterns point to an eventual rebound. Bitcoin (BTC) wavered, while the crypto fear and greed index slipped to the fear zone of 35 this week. Most…
Did Kanye West just expose how celeb X hacks are used to pump fake meme coins?
Key Takeaways Ye’s crypto post casts doubt on celebrity X hack claims. The rap mogul said he rejected the offer. Share this article Kanye West is back on X, and you’ll never guess what happened next. West, now known as…
BlackRock Set To Launch Bitcoin-Linked ETP In Europe: Raises Stake In Strategy To 5%
BlackRock is set to launch its first Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe. According to reports, the European Bitcoin ETP is anticipated to hit the market as early as February 2025. The fund is excepted to be based in Switzerland. …
Congress Moves to Regulate Stablecoins, Temporarily Bans Some Digital Assets
The US House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill and Digital Assets Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil have introduced a discussion draft for the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act of 2025. The proposed legislation aims…
Bitcoin held its ground, altcoins saw rough start to 2025
Bitcoin remained resilient during the latest market sell-off, while altcoins faced estimated liquidations of $8 billion to $10 billion, with funding rates turning deeply negative, a survey claims. A sharp spike in volatility shook the crypto market, erasing billions in…
Kraken’s Ink L2 sees surge in active addresses, user retention holds above 80%
Key Takeaways Kraken’s InkChain, built on the Optimism Superchain, has seen a significant increase in active addresses since January 2025. InkChain supports SuperchainERC20 tokens, enhancing cross-chain interactions and EVM compatibility within the DeFi space. Share this article Kraken’s Ink, a…
This Week In Crypto Asia: South Korea’s Crypto Exchange Market Shrinks By 26%
South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange market is undergoing significant contraction, with the number of registered crypto trading firms dropping by over 26% in the past year. As of February 2025, only 31 registered crypto exchanges remain operational in South Korea. This…
Binance Test Token Pumps to $37M After Accidental Name Reveal
A test meme coin (TST) created for a tutorial on the Four.Meme platform experienced an unexpected surge in value following a social media post by former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, popularly known as CZ. The token, originally intended as a…
