Tether and Lightning Labs Partner to Bring USDT to Bitcoin’s Base Layer

Tether announced that USDT will be integrated into the Bitcoin ecosystem, including both its base layer and the Lightning Network. Bitcoin’s ‘Unmatched’ Decentralization Stablecoin issuer Tether announced Jan. 30 that USDT will be integrated into the Bitcoin ecosystem, including both its base layer and the Lightning Network. The company said the integration combines Bitcoin’s “unmatched” … Read more

Stablecoin Liquidity Hits Record Highs, Signaling Potential Crypto Rally: Cryptoquant 

The cryptocurrency market appears primed for an extended rally as stablecoin liquidity reaches unprecedented levels, fueled by the rapid expansion of tether (USDT) and Circle’s USDC, according to an end-of-the-month analysis from blockchain analytics firm Cryptoquant. Cryptoquant Report Examines Stablecoin Growth and Market Implications Cryptoquant analysts disclosed that the total market capitalization of USD-pegged stablecoins … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs See $588 Million Inflow As Market Momentum Continues

The positive momentum on bitcoin ETFs continued with another day of net inflows worth $588 million, while ether ETFs bounced back with a net inflow of $67.77 million. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Record Significant Inflows As Market Confidence Strengthens U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a significant net inflow of $588.22 million on Thursday, … Read more

Vintage 2012 and 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Move Millions After Years of Inactivity

As January draws to a close, a bitcoin wallet that had remained untouched since its creation on May 17, 2012, suddenly sprang to life, moving 204.46 BTC—now valued at $21.4 million—for the first time in nearly 13 years. Shortly after this transaction, two additional dormant addresses from 2013 followed suit, each spending 200 BTC, marking … Read more

FTX Founder’s Parents Push for Pardon After Trump’s Ross Ulbricht Decision

Jailed FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) parents are reportedly seeking a pardon for their son from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump’s Pardon Wave Sparks Frenzy—Is SBF Next in Line? The parents of jailed FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) are reportedly working to have U.S. President Donald Trump pardon their son. According to a Bloomberg report, … Read more

Securitize Partners With Apollo to Offer Blockchain-Based Credit Fund Access 

Apollo Global Management and Securitize have launched a tokenized feeder fund enabling blockchain-based access to Apollo’s $2.4 billion Diversified Credit Fund across six blockchain networks. Apollo, Securitize Launch Tokenized Credit Fund Across Six Blockchains The Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund (ACRED) will provide exposure to Apollo’s global credit strategy, which includes corporate direct lending and … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Gain $92 Million While Ethereum ETFs Experience $4.82 Million Outflow

The market momentum for bitcoin ETFs continued after a sluggish start to the week, with Wednesday’s inflow hitting $92 million. Bitcoin ETFs Attract $92 Million in Fresh Inflows On Wednesday, Jan. 29, bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a net inflow of $92.09 million, according to data from Sosovalue. This marks a continuation of positive momentum … Read more

Tesla Sees $600 Million Boost in Bitcoin Holdings Under New Accounting Standards

According to revised accounting standards, Tesla’s digital assets now amount to $1.08 billion, indicating a mark-to-market gain from its bitcoin holdings. Unrealized Bitcoin Gains of $600 Million Added to Tesla’s Earnings Tesla Inc. has reported a $600 million boost in its latest quarterly results, attributed to a recent change in accounting rules for digital assets. … Read more