The post Donald Trump’s Media Group Eyes Bakkt Acquisition to Boost Crypto Ventures appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Donald Trump’s social media group in talks to buy crypto trading venue Bakkt. We will be following this closely over the next few months. If true Bakkt could play a big role in the integration of crypto payments into social platforms like X and Truth Social. As per the Financial Times, Donald Trump’s social media …

The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) Options Go Live on Nasdaq : BTC ETF Inflows Drive $95B AUM appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As the historical alignment for the US pro-crypto regulators prepares for a major shift in Bitcoin (BTC) mainstream adoption, institutional investors have continued to double down on funds deployment. In the latest updates, Nasdaq Head of ETP Listings, Alison Hennessy, confirmed on Monday that the Options for BlackRock’s IBIT will begin trading as early as …

The post Virtune XRP ETP Outperforms Bitcoin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP is making headlines once again, gaining over 156% in less than two weeks. However, what’s interesting is that the Virtune XRP ETP has also outperformed major indices like the OMX Stockholm 30 and even Bitcoin, further confirming the strength of the XRP rally. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, the VIRXRP exchange-traded product has quickly gained …

The post SEC News : Brian Brooks Could Be the Next Chair Under Trump! appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Could Brian Brooks be the next SEC Chair? Many seem to think so. A prediction platform lists him as a top contender, and social media is buzzing with support. Brooks, known for his pro-crypto stance, could bring fresh ideas to the SEC. But he’s facing tough competition, including names like Hester Pierce and Dan Gallagher. …

The post Ripple News: Will XRP ETFs Debut After Gensler’s Resignation? Pro-XRP Lawyer Gives Timeline appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A few weeks ago, Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse made headlines by stating that it’s “inevitable” that the company’s XRP cryptocurrency will eventually be offered through an exchange-traded fund (ETF). This bold claim gained further attention after the U.S. presidential election, which saw pro-crypto candidate Donald Trump win, sparking more speculation about the future of …

The post Why is Bitcoin Price Up Today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin price is currently trading in green, hovering near the $91k levels. The bulls rallied to $92,596 before hitting reverse. Bitcoin has surged by about $30,000 since October, showing strong growth, especially in the past two weeks. However, in recent days, the price rise has slowed, leaving many wondering if this signals a slowdown, a …

The post Andrew Tate Vows $1M Bitcoin Buys Alongside MicroStrategy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Andrew Tate has pledged to buy $1 million worth of Bitcoin every time MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor makes a purchase. Tate acknowledged his inability to match Saylor’s monumental acquisitions but emphasized his commitment to supporting Bitcoin “for the culture.” Despite already holding hundreds of millions in Bitcoin, Tate’s vow underscores his enthusiasm for the leading cryptocurrency. …

The post Tether Invests in Quantoz to Launch MiCAR-Compliant EMTs appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tether is investing in Quantoz Payments to launch EURQ and USDQ, euro- and dollar-referenced E-Money Tokens (EMTs) designed to meet MiCAR standards. These stablecoins aim to provide faster and more transparent transactions in Europe, advancing regulated digital asset solutions. Quantoz will use Tether’s Hadron platform, showcasing Tether’s role in tokenization. Hadron enables secure token management, …

The post Vitalik Buterin Critiques Ethereum’s Roll-Up Strategy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Vitalik Buterin has expressed concerns over the “based” roll-up strategy in Ethereum’s scaling roadmap, highlighting issues with combining security, scalability, and interoperability into a single model. Critics argue for a modular approach, like Cosmos’ Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, which separates these concerns and promotes app chain independence. Buterin suggests Ethereum can benefit from similar strategies …

The post MicroStrategy to Raise $1.75 Billion to Expand Bitcoin Holdings appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Following a significant $4.6 billion Bitcoin (BTC) purchase, MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) founder and chairman, Michael Saylor, announced that the firm plans to acquire more Bitcoin by offering convertible notes. According to a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), MSTR revealed plans to raise $1.75 billion through the issuance of convertible senior notes, primarily to acquire additional …