Finance
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.
MicroStrategy Invests $20B in Bitcoin Amid Rebrand to “Strategy”
- February 6, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Finance, Price Analysis
TLDR: MicroStrategy has rebranded to “Strategy”, integrating the Bitcoin symbol into its identity. The firm invested $20 billion in BTC in Q4 2024, aiming for $10 billion in BTC gains in 2025. Despite stock volatility, Strategy remains all-in on Bitcoin.
Brad Garlinghouse Considered for Trump’s Crypto Advisory Council
- February 6, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Blockchain Technology, Crypto, Finance
TLDR: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has been shortlisted for Trump’s U.S. Crypto Advisory Council, alongside leaders from Kraken, Coinbase, and Circle. While some speculate XRP could be included in a national reserve, there is no official confirmation yet. The news sparked market debate, with XRP dropping 6% to $2.40.
SEC Reassigns 50 Lawyers and Staff, Scaling Back Crypto Enforcement
- February 5, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Crypto Trading, Finance
TLDR: The SEC is reducing its crypto enforcement unit, reassigning 50 lawyers and staff to other roles. Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead a new Crypto Task Force to redefine digital asset regulations. Meanwhile, the White House is exploring a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, with 15 states considering BTC as a strategic asset.
A16z Urges DOJ to Stop Holding DeFi Developers Accountable for User Actions
- February 5, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Crypto Trading, Finance
TLDR: Venture capital firm a16z has urged the DOJ to stop prosecuting DeFi developers, arguing they lack direct control over user actions on decentralized protocols. They are calling for Trump’s administration to legally define “control”, a move that could shape future crypto regulations and protect DeFi innovation.
BlackRock Sees Record $284.92M Inflow into Ethereum, Signaling Strong Institutional Demand
- February 5, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto Trading, Cryptocurrency Markets, Finance
TLDR: BlackRock has recorded its largest-ever single-day ETH inflow, with $284.92M (100,535 ETH) entering its holdings. The trading volume hit $250M, fueling speculation about BlackRock’s potential spot ETH ETF plans and growing institutional demand for Ethereum.
China Imposes New Tariffs on U.S. Imports, Raising Economic Tensions
- February 4, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Finance, Geopolitics
TLDR: China has announced new tariffs on U.S. imports, effective Feb. 10, 2025, including 15% on coal and LNG and 10% on crude oil, vehicles, and machinery. The move escalates trade tensions and could disrupt global markets, particularly energy and manufacturing.