Author: James Wilson

The current crypto bloodbath is pushing investors to seek protection by buying options. According to Bybit X Block Scholes crypto derivatives analytics report, the current crypto market downturn has pushed investors to buy options as a way of hedging against further losses. When Trump announced the U.S. would create a crypto strategic reserve, which would consist of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), prices of all these assets pumped. However, their rallies were short-lived as Trump’s promises of new tariffs on imported goods put off investors from risker assets due to the resulting macroeconomic uncertainty.…

Bitcoin’s price has entered a volatile trading range between $78,000 and $82,000 as bullish momentum fades and traders react to shifting macroeconomic conditions. After briefly reclaiming $90,000 last week, a “sell-the-news” reaction to developments like the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the White House Crypto Summit drove a pullback, erasing earlier gains, according to the latest Bitfinex Alpha report shared with crypto.news.  Adding to the volatility, $3 billion in Bitcoin (BTC)  and Ethereum (ETH) options contracts expired last Friday, triggering significant price swings. The options market saw realized volatility surge above 80%, with implied volatility jumping 35.7% ahead of the…

Zero Hash, a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure provider, is expanding its solution with the integration of PayPal USD. The crypto-as-a-service platform announced the integration of PayPal USD (PYUSD) on Mar.10, noting that users can now access the stablecoin on the Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) networks.  PYUSD, a PayPal stablecoin issued by Paxos, is the latest product Zero Hash is adding to its suite. The platform already offers payments and other services integration with top stablecoins Tether (USDT) and USDC (USDC). Others are Dai, Circle’s euro-backed EURC, Ripple’s RLUSD, and Paxos’ Pax Dollar.  Users will benefit from the U.S. dollar-pegged…

The IMF said to slow down. El Salvador said no. President Bukele’s government just added five more Bitcoins to its treasury, pushing its reserves past 6,111 BTC — defying the very institution that loaned it $1.4 billion just months ago. What’s driving this bold stance? El Salvador defies IMF El Salvador isn’t backing down on Bitcoin (BTC), no matter what the International Monetary Fund says.  On Mar. 10, the South American nation added five more Bitcoins to its treasury, bringing its total holdings to 6,111.18 BTC, worth around $509.5 million at current market prices.  The move comes just months after…

Richard Byworth, managing partner at alternatives investment firm Syz Capital, says the United States’ creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve is historic for the entire crypto market. According to Byworth, President Donald Trump’s signing of the executive order that established a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve is “a seminal moment” for the crypto industry. The investment manager noted this during an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box on Monday, Mar. 10. His comments follow last week’s inaugural crypto summit at the White House, a key event for crypto and especially for Bitcoin. “The fact that the United States is getting to the…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BlockDAG’s partnership with SpaceDev accelerates its growth, attracting developers, boosting innovation, and positioning it as a top blockchain for 2025. BlockDAG recently partnered with SpaceDev, a blockchain consulting and software development firm known for its technical excellence. This collaboration brings significant implications to BlockDAG, potentially supercharging its Layer 1 blockchain with high development activity.  Partnering with SpaceDev means BlockDAG will attract more developers and users. SpaceDev’s experience in building solid blockchain infrastructure will directly benefit BlockDAG’s growth strategy. As…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Dogecoin’s potential replication of XRP’s 2021 rally could ignite the next memecoin surge, with projects like XYZVerse gaining attention. Dogecoin (DOGE), the cryptocurrency famous for its canine mascot, is showing signs of a potential surge similar to a notable rally seen in 2021 by XRP. Market observers are keen to see if this momentum could spark a renewed interest in meme-based tokens. The coming days may reveal whether a new trend is emerging in the crypto space. XYZ: The…

Coinbase Derivatives, a CFTC-regulated futures exchange, is preparing to introduce 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading for U.S. traders. This marks the first time crypto futures will be available around the clock in the U.S., mirroring how cryptocurrency spot markets already operate, according to Coinbase. Derivatives, which allow traders to bet on future price movements without holding the actual asset, dominate global crypto trading. More than 75% of all crypto trading volume occurs through these contracts. However, U.S. traders have faced limitations due to fixed market hours and futures contracts that expire at set dates. These restrictions make it harder…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Lightchain AI is gaining momentum with its AI-blockchain fusion, making it a strong contender in the 2025 crypto race. The crypto clash in 2025 is heating up, and Lightchain AI might just be a strong bet. With over $17.1 million raised at a presale price of $0.006, Lightchain AI is quickly emerging as a leader in the blockchain space. Its integration of AI and blockchain technology sets it apart from other projects, offering massive growth potential. As the crypto…

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm CleanSpark has announced its upcoming inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 index. CleanSpark, one of the largest Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies in the world, revealed this via press release on Mar. 10. According to the news release, inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 index will go into effect ahead of market opening on March 24, 2025. Why does this matter? The S&P SmallCap 600 Index measures the small-cap constituents of the U.S. stock market. It tracks companies based on criteria such as book value and earnings, with these deemed value stocks also evaluated in terms of…