Cryptocurrency Markets
Sam Bankman-Fried Posts on X for the First Time in Two Years; FTT Token Surges 30%
- February 25, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Crypto Trading, Cryptocurrency Markets
TLDR: Sam Bankman-Fried posted on X for the first time in two years, commenting on Trump’s government layoffs and comparing them to FTX’s internal failures. FTT token spiked 30%, but quickly retraced. SBF is appealing his case and hoping for a pardon, but Polymarket puts his chances at just 3%.
Altcoin Market Buzz: Golden Cross Signals Potential 2025 Altseason
- February 24, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Crypto Trading, Cryptocurrency Markets, Price Analysis
TLDR: A Golden Cross on the altcoin market cap chart, confirmed by
@el_crypto_prof
, suggests a potential 2025 altseason, echoing the 2021 boom. Traders are excited, but skeptics warn of volatility ahead.
Why Did Pi Network’s PI Token Gain 65% in 24 Hours?
- February 24, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Cryptocurrency Markets, Price Analysis
TLDR: Pi Network’s PI token surged 65% in 24 hours, rebounding from its post-launch crash. The rally is largely fueled by Binance’s community vote, where 85% of users support listing PI. With official results expected on February 27, traders are betting on an imminent Binance listing.
Ye Drops Bombshell: ‘Swasticoin’ Crypto Token Set to Launch Next Week
- February 24, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Cryptocurrency Markets
TLDR: Ye’s teasing a “Swasticoin” token drop next week, promising early access to Jewish people and friends while eyeing blockchains like Ethereum and Solana. Insiders hint it might be “YZY” instead, with Ye keeping 70% of the supply. Meme coins are hot in 2024, and this could be the wildest yet.
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Strikes Again: The $1.4 Billion ByBit Heist
- February 24, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Crypto Trading, Cryptocurrency Markets, Price Analysis
TLDR: North Korea’s Lazarus Group pulled off a $1.4 billion hack on ByBit using a sophisticated exploit. Instead of hacking ByBit’s servers, they tricked the exchange’s security team into approving a fraudulent transaction, which gave them control over ByBit’s cold wallet. The stolen funds were split into 53 wallets and are now being laundered.
Klarna Embraces Crypto Ahead of $15B IPO, Marking a Major Fintech Shift
- February 10, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto Trading, Cryptocurrency Markets, Finance
TLDR: Klarna has officially announced plans to integrate cryptocurrency services, just months before its $15 billion IPO. With 85 million users and $96B in GMV, Klarna’s crypto move could revolutionize fintech, particularly if it adds Bitcoin to its balance sheet or integrates crypto into its BNPL model.
Strategy Buys Over 7,000 More Bitcoins, Strengthening Its BTC Holdings
- February 10, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Cryptocurrency Markets, Finance
TLDR: Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has purchased 7,633 BTC for $742 million, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 478,740 BTC. This move follows the company’s recent rebrand, reinforcing its commitment to Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset.
Nasdaq Pushes for CoinShares XRP ETF Approval
- February 10, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Cryptocurrency Markets, Finance
TLDR: Nasdaq has filed for CoinShares XRP and Litecoin ETFs, following CoinShares’ S-1 submission last month. The SEC’s decision is highly anticipated, especially after rejecting Solana ETF filings. Analysts believe the Litecoin ETF may be the first approved under Trump’s administration due to its commodity classification.
Institutional Crypto Sentiment: FUD or Fact? A Closer Look at Institutional Interest in Digital Assets
- February 10, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Cryptocurrency Markets, Finance
TLDR: A JPMorgan survey found that 71% of institutional traders don’t plan to trade crypto in 2025, but this doesn’t mean institutions are rejecting digital assets. Endowments, corporate treasuries, and state governments are quietly increasing exposure, signaling growing adoption despite market uncertainty.
Bitcoin ATMs Now Available in Every Costco Store Across the U.S.
- February 6, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Blockchain Technology, Crypto, Cryptocurrency Markets
TLDR: Costco has rolled out Bitcoin ATMs in all 600+ U.S. stores, partnering with LibertyX to provide easy BTC access. While this could increase adoption, Bitcoin’s recent price struggles raise questions about whether retail expansion will influence market performance.