Since its debut in 2009, Bitcoin (BTC) has reigned supreme in the crypto world, accounting for nearly 60% of the total cryptocurrency market cap. But in a rapidly evolving industry, dominance is never guaranteed. Now, all eyes are on XRP, the cross-border payments token developed by Ripple, as some analysts wonder: Is XRP a better…

“We’re not reinventing TradFi with Bitcoin on the surface—we’re rebuilding lending from the ground up using Bitcoin’s core principles.” Martin Matejka, Firefish CEO and Co-Founder Post this “We’re not reinventing TradFi with Bitcoin on the surface—we’re rebuilding lending from the ground up using Bitcoin‘s core principles,” said Martin Matejka, Firefish CEO and Co-Founder. “This investment…

Despite the ongoing market meltdown on US trade tariffs, executives at major cryptocurrency firms Messari and Sygnum are bullish on institutional Bitcoin adoption later in 2025. Speaking on a panel at Paris Blockchain Week on April 8, Messari CEO Eric Turner and Sygnum Bank co-founder Thomas Eichenberger said they expect a significant shift in the…

New York, New York, April 8th, 2025, Chainwire Bitfinex, a leading digital asset trading platform, today announced its strategic support for the Stacks ecosystem by listing the native token STX and joining as a network signer. This support aligns with Bitfinex’s commitment to advancing Bitcoin’s capabilities and comes at a time when the industry is…

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has announced the launch of a new Bitcoin futures derivative product. According to an April 7 announcement, Cboe plans to launch the FTSE Bitcoin Index futures on April 28, which is based on the VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF (XBTF), if approved by regulators. The new product will be cash-settled,…

Ever since it launched in 2009, Bitcoin (BTC 1.69%) has stood alone as the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency. More than 15 years later, it still accounts for a whopping 60% of the value of the cryptocurrency market. However, the tech industry is filled with stories of industry leaders that once reigned supreme, but later gave…

Ever since it launched in 2009, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has stood alone as the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency. More than 15 years later, it still accounts for a whopping 60% of the value of the cryptocurrency market. However, the tech industry is filled with stories of industry leaders that once reigned supreme, but later gave…

Strategy (MSTR), earlier known as MicroStrategy, is the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC-USD). The company expects to post a $5.9 billion loss in the first quarter of 2025 after Bitcoin prices dropped sharply in March. The news sent the stock down over 8%, reflecting investors’ concerns. Stay Ahead of the Market: Bitcoin Bet Turns Sour For years, Strategy’s…

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has announced the launch of a new Bitcoin futures derivative product. According to an April 7 announcement, Cboe plans to launch the FTSE Bitcoin Index futures on April 28, which is based on the VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF (XBTF), if approved by regulators. The new product will be cash-settled,…

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are often praised for offering around-the-clock trading access, but that constant availability may have contributed to a steep sell-off over the weekend following the latest US trade tariff announcement. Unlike stocks and traditional financial instruments, Bitcoin BTCUSD and other cryptocurrencies enable payments and trading opportunities 24/7 thanks to the accessibility of…