The crypto app downloads in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached a staggering 15 million in 2024. This is a 41% year-over-year growth in crypto trading and management application installations, according to data from AppsFlyer. December alone saw a record-breaking 2.8 million installs. The research released on 20 February 2025 measured installation and user trends
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has willingly withdrawn its appeal of a ruling that blocked its attempt to expand securities laws to cover decentralized finance (DeFi). This development means the DeFi space might no longer be subjected to securities laws. A Complete Victory for DeFi In a February 19 motion filed with the
Sam Bankman-Fried, the jailed FTX founder, proclaimed his innocence during a Feb. 18 interview at Manhattan Detention Center, conducted by AR Hoffman of The New York Sun. During three 15-minute talks, he insisted FTX was solvent in November 2022, saying, “There were enough assets to pay all customers back in full.” He blamed Sullivan &
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor advocates the US government to acquire 20% of Bitcoin to dominate the digital economy. The US currently holds over 198,109 Bitcoin, valued at over $19 billion, positioning it as a leading government holder. Share this article A few hours ago, Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, called on the US government
Japan is looking to reform crypto policies, as Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to introduce significant reforms in the regulation of stablecoins and crypto brokerage businesses. According to a local media report dated 19 February 2025, “the policy includes allowing stablecoins to be backed by short-term government bonds and certain fixed-term deposits in addition
[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, CA, February 20th, 2025] Halliday announced the launch of the first Agentic Workflow Protocol, a new platform designed to eliminate the need for writing smart contracts by allowing AI agents to safely interact with blockchain applications. This marks the first protocol to allow flexible, high-level programmable workflows for smart contracts
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP leads in cross-border transactions, but emerging tokens like BeerBear offer community-driven rewards and engagement. As the cryptocurrency market continues to expand and adapt to regulatory shifts, XRP remains a key player in the
Key Takeaways Strategy priced $2 billion in convertible senior notes due in 2030 with a 35% premium. The company holds 478,740 bitcoins with an average acquisition price of $65,033. Share this article Today, Strategy announced the pricing of $2 billion in convertible senior notes due in 2030, marking one of its largest bond issuances since
Australian elections are almost here and members of Australia’s 48th Parliament will be chosen at the 2025 federal election. This will take place on or before 17 May 2025. As Australia gears up for federal election, a new YouGov poll suggests that cryptocurrency investors could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome, much like
Over the last three weeks, the correlation between bitcoin (BTC) and the S&P 500 has been declining. As of February 17, the correlation dropped to zero, meaning BTC completely decoupled from the leading stock market index. According to data analyzed by market intelligence firm IntoTheBlock, the decorrelation between BTC and the S&P 500 could be