Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

Get the latest updates on Bitcoin, altcoins, blockchain, Web3, cryptocurrency prices, DeFi, and more.

21
Saturday
2024/12
Today

22m ago

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Acknowledges Bitcoin's Legitimacy

According to @Cointelegraph, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has publicly admitted that he was initially skeptical about Bitcoin but now recognizes it as a legitimate financial instrument. This statement marks a significant shift in Fink's stance on Bitcoin, reflecting a broader acceptance of cryptocurrenc...

22m ago

DeFi Sector Could Surge 5x by 2025, Outperforming BTC, ETH, SOL

Derived from The Daily Hodl, Real Vision's crypto analyst Jamie Coutts predicts significant growth in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector by 2025. Coutts suggests that DeFi could increase by 4x to 5x as traditional finance (TradFi) begins to integrate more with the crypto space. He anticipates t...

22m ago

SpaceX Uses Stablecoins for Starlink Payments in Emerging Markets

Citing The Street Crypto, Chamath Palihapitiya disclosed on the All In podcast that SpaceX is utilizing stablecoins to process payments for its Starlink satellite internet service, particularly in countries with underdeveloped financial systems. This approach helps SpaceX mitigate foreign exchange r...

2h ago

Crypto Gainers and Losers on December 21: MOCA Leads with 55.72% Gain

As reported by @CryptoSlate, the cryptocurrency market on December 21 saw significant movements among various tokens. Moca Network ($MOCA) emerged as the biggest gainer with a 55.72% increase, followed by aixbt by Virtuals ($AIXBT) with a 44.38% rise, and SPX6900 ($SPX) with a 31.41% gain. On the lo...

3h ago

Vitalik Buterin Discusses AGI's Potential to Sustain Civilization

Citing @wublockchain12, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared his thoughts on AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) on X. He defined AGI as an AI powerful enough to sustain civilization autonomously if humans were to suddenly disappear. This would mark a transition from AI being a tool reliant ...

3h ago

XRP Price Surges 20% to $2.36 Following Ripple's Donation to Trump

Derived from @Cointelegraph, XRP's price experienced a significant increase of over 20% in the last 24 hours, reaching $2.36 on December 21, 2024. This surge coincided with Ripple's donation to the inaugural committee of US president-elect Donald Trump. The donation appears to have influenced market...

3h ago

XRP Surges 5% Despite Hourly Death Cross Amid Market Rebound

Derived from U.Today, XRP, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market value, experienced a 5% price increase despite a 'death cross' on its hourly charts, a typically bearish signal. This rebound comes after a significant market sell-off earlier in the week, with liquidations exceeding $1.4 billion...

5h ago

Balaji Srinivasan Highlights Vertical Growth of Bitcoin and AI

In accordance with U.Today, tech visionary Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, highlighted the rapid growth of AI and Bitcoin. On December 20, 2024, Srinivasan shared insights on his X account, showcasing charts that depict the vertical growth of AI large language models (LLMs) and Bitcoin ET...

5h ago

Spacecoin XYZ Launches First Satellite for Blockchain Network in Space

Based on CoinTelegraph, Spacecoin XYZ has successfully launched its first satellite into orbit, marking a significant milestone in its plan to establish a decentralized physical infrastructure network in space. The launch took place on December 21, as part of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy mission in Calif...

6h ago

GALA Price Rises 35.4% Amid Market Volatility, Targets $0.052-$0.056

According to AMBCrypto, GALA has seen a significant price increase, rising 35.4% from its recent low of $0.0295 to $0.04. This comes after a 55% drawdown from $0.0665. The altcoin is expected to target the $0.052-$0.056 region in the coming week, despite the current bearish market structure. A daily...

7h ago

182 Million XRP Transferred in 24 Hours, Ripple Community Reacts

As per @Utoday_en, a significant transfer of 182 million XRP has occurred within the past 24 hours, capturing the attention of the Ripple community. The transaction was highlighted by @whale_alert, a service known for tracking large cryptocurrency movements. This substantial transfer has sparked dis...

8h ago

GRVT.io Alpha Mainnet Launches with $15M Trading Volume in First Hour

As per @Utoday_en, GRVT.io has successfully launched its Alpha Mainnet, achieving a remarkable $15 million in trading volume within the first hour. This significant milestone marks a promising start for the platform, indicating strong interest and engagement from the cryptocurrency community. The la...

8h ago

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Experiences Record Outflow

As per @CoinGapeMedia, the BlackRock Bitcoin ETF has recorded its largest outflow to date. This significant movement in the ETF market highlights a notable shift in investor sentiment towards Bitcoin. The outflow could be indicative of broader trends in the cryptocurrency market, reflecting changes ...

8h ago

Ethereum NFT Collections Boost Weekly Volume to $304M, Led by Pudgy Penguins

According to CoinTelegraph, Ethereum-based non-fungible token (NFT) collections significantly increased last week, driving the overall digital collectible weekly sales volumes to $304 million. Data from CryptoSlam on December 21 revealed a 76% week-on-week increase in Ethereum NFT sales, reaching $2...

9h ago

Uniswap Gains Attention Through BLUM Daily Video Code on December 20, 2024

As reported by CoinGabbar, the term 'What Is Uniswap' became a trending topic on December 21, 2024, following its inclusion in the BLUM Daily Video Code on December 20. This feature is part of a tap-to-earn game on Telegram, where players answer questions to earn cryptocurrency rewards. The correct ...

9h ago

Biden Administration to Blacklist Chinese Firm Linked to Illegal AI Chips

In accordance with @CoinGapeMedia, the Biden administration is preparing to blacklist Sophgo Tech, a Chinese company associated with illegal Huawei AI chips. This company also has connections to Bitmain, the world's largest Bitcoin mining company. The decision reflects ongoing tensions between the U...

10h ago

Crypto Slang Part 5 Trends After BLUM Daily Video Code Feature

Derived from CoinGabbar, on December 21, 2024, the term 'Crypto Slang Part 5' gained significant attention among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and internet users. This interest was sparked by its inclusion in the BLUM Daily Video Code on December 20, a feature of the tap-to-earn game on Telegram. Playe...

12h ago

Mike Dudas Resigns as Aptos Advisor Amid Leadership Changes

Citing @wublockchain12, Mike Dudas, former founder of The Block, announced his resignation from his advisory role at Aptos, effective today. Dudas had been serving as an advisor since 2022, marking Aptos as his sole advisory project in the crypto space. This development follows the recent resignatio...

13h ago

BTC & ETH Options Expiry Causes $2.63B Market Volatility Amid Pullback

Citing AMBCrypto, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing increased volatility following the expiry of significant Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options contracts. On December 20th, 21,000 BTC options expired with a notional value of $2.04 billion, and 173,000 ETH options expired with a notiona...

13h ago

Floki Recognized as Utility Token by CFTC in GMAC Meeting

Derived from The Street Crypto, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recognized Floki (FLOKI), a memecoin inspired by Elon Musk's dog, as a utility token. This recognition occurred during the Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) meeting on November 21, 2024, which aimed to cl...