digital currency

The recent advancement in the cryptocurrency sector has led to an upward trend in stock value for MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA). The stock surged by 2.89% in the regular trading hours, followed by a 2.61% after-hours gain on Thursday, as investors responded to growing optimism around the company...

Indian startup Mintoak, backed by global payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) has acquired fintech player Digiledge, marking the first acquisition in the country’s developing central bank digital currency space. What Happened: Mintoak, a...

Two of the world's largest financial institutions, Citi and Société Générale, are making strides in blockchain technology and unveiling new initiatives that could reshape traditional banking processes. During a recent panel at Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets event, Citi’s Ioana Niculcea...

A popular analyst released a bullish forecast for Bitcoin and altcoin prices, predicting significant growth by the end of 2025. Youtube channel Coin Bureau host Guy Turner expected Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and altcoins to surpass their current all-time highs, with Bitcoin potentially reaching close to...

Diamond Standard Co. has introduced a new system for international money transfer - Carats. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies, the new digital commodity currency, Carats, is backed by physical diamonds held in Brinks vaults. This innovation allows users to send and receive...

In a landmark moment for the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is rallying again, crossing the $70,000 threshold Friday morning.  This achievement marks a new all-time high for the world's leading digital currency, underscoring its growing acceptance and resilience in...

In an unprecedented move that bridges the gap between digital currency and real estate, a property in Portugal has been listed for sale in Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), marking a world-first in the housing market. The unique initiative, facilitated by Dogecoin developer Paulo Vidal in collaboration...

Merrill, a division of Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC), and the brokerage arm of Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WAC) have begun offering their wealth management clients access to Bitcoin ETFs. What Happened: The Rollout Of Bitcoin ETFs Quoting sources, Bloomberg reported that these financial...

Ex-president Donald Trump's venture into the cryptocurrency market has seen his portfolio reach an impressive valuation of $6.35 million. This surge in value is a testament to the volatile yet lucrative nature of the crypto market, particularly when it comes to tokens associated with high-...

Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), has recently attracted an unusual amount of attention.  Bitcoin supporters think there is good reason to believe this trend will only grow stronger. The World's 26-Richest Person Is Anonymous Nakamoto's true identity...

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko sparked discussions on blockchain's role in e-commerce, sharing the success story of their recent mobile phone sales. What Happened: Partnering with web3 payment platform Helio, Solana pre-sold 100,000 "chapter 2" phones, raking in a...

The winds of fortune have filled Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) sails once again, as its market capitalization soared past the coveted $1 trillion mark on Wednesday for the first time since December 2021. This surge pushed the world's most prominent cryptocurrency beyond the $51,000 threshold...

Monero (CRYPTO: XMR), a digital currency known for its privacy features, is down 37% in a day following a Binance announcement that it will soon delist the cryptocurrency from its trading platform. What Happened: According to Binance's statement on Feb. 6, Monero, along with...

Payment giant Visa (NYSE: V) has partnered with Web3 infrastructure provider Transak to bypass centralized exchanges and introduce cryptocurrency to fiat withdrawals directly from users' wallets.  Industry experts say the decision raises concerns about security,...

A Canadian federal court determined this week that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated the nation's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. What Happened: Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act in 2022 was aimed at stopping truck drivers' protests against COVID-19 mandates and their Bitcoin (...