Author: James Wilson

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Last week, I had the pleasure of representing decentralized AI on Capitol Hill with the Digital Chamber. For weeks, the news cycle has been full of optimism for the first truly pro-crypto administration to take office. My time in D.C. furthered this hope.  There are massive implications for crypto and for the larger technology sector as a whole. With a pro-crypto White House and an open-minded Congress, optimism abounds that the United States can become the “world…

Key takeaways: The CTO of the cryptocurrency payment business Ripple, David Schwartz, has refuted rumors that the company repurchased 10 billion XRP units. The rumors immediately spread outside of the XRP community once it was published by the news source CryptoAlert.  In recent days, the cryptocurrency community has been abuzz with speculations surrounding Ripple and a potential buyback of 10 billion XRP tokens. However, Ripple, a prominent blockchain company known for its digital payment protocol, has come forward to deny these speculations.  Ripple’s chief technology officer (CTO) and one of the original developers of the XRP Ledger, David Schwartz, has…

Bitcoin wallet UniSat has introduced Hexa, a hybrid trading engine designed to offer a seamless trading experience while maintaining self-custody. By combining the self-custody of a decentralized exchange with the user experience of a centralized exchange, Hexa, which was announced on Feb. 19, seeks to provide a seamless and secure trading experience. Among the Bitcoin (BTC) assets that users can trade on Hexa are BRC-20 tokens, Runes, Taproot Assets, and native stablecoins. Because the platform is protocol-agnostic, it can support a wide variety of asset types without any restrictions. It also gives users access to the top 100 Bitcoin assets…

Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish has obtained licensing approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission for its Hong Kong arm. Bullish Global, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by Peter Thiel, has secured two licenses for its Hong Kong arm, allowing it to offer securities dealing and automated trading, along with approval to run a virtual asset trading platform in the city. In a Feb. 19 blog announcement, the exchange said the approval lets it provide regulated digital asset services to eligible customers in Hong Kong. Bullish chief executive Tom Farley says the license serves as a “testament to Bullish’s…

With lower leverage in the system, Bitcoin’s liquidation events no longer resemble the sharp swings of 2021. Bitcoin (BTC) liquidations are unfolding completely differently from the last bull market, blockchain firm Matrixport says, noting that despite daily liquidations hitting $600 million at times, prices have found a bottom with minimal follow-through. https://twitter.com/Matrixport_EN/status/1892106849350189427/ In a Feb. 19 research note, analysts note that the current dynamic is a sharp contrast to 2020 and 2021, when high leverage in the market led to extreme volatility. “Unlike the last bull market, where liquidations triggered extreme volatility, this time around, even with $600 million in…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP nears $3 amid a strong recovery, while Remittix gains traction as a rising DeFi contender. XRP is back near $3 as market movements push it upward. It has recently shown a strong recovery, and many believe Ripple’s rise will continue. Investors are watching the remittance coin closely to see how far it can go.  Meanwhile, a new altcoin is gaining attention. Investors and analysts believe this coin has the potential to compete with top projects and rise above…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As the crypto market regains momentum, investors eye Lightchain AI and two other altcoins for long-term growth. With growing interest in blockchain technology and decentralized finance, the crypto market is once again gaining momentum. Investors are actively searching for promising altcoins that offer smart solutions and long-term potential. Among the top contenders is Lightchain AI (LCAI), currently in presale at $0.006, having raised $16.1 million. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated with blockchain, projects like LCAI are emerging as…

MKR is making a strong comeback after months of decline, thanks to renewed interest from whales and smart money investors. According to crypto.news data, Maker (MKR) jumped 11% to an intraday high of $1,197 on Feb. 19, pushing its market cap closer to the $1 billion mark. The rally was accompanied by a spike in trading volume of 28%, reaching $189 million, with a circulating supply of 845,384 tokens. MKR had been in a downtrend since early December when it was trading near $2,400. While the token is still down 81% from its all-time high of $6,282, it has gained…

Hong Kong will prioritize tokenization and stablecoins in boosting the country’s web3 ecosystem, says Financial Services Secretary, Christopher Hui. According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu considers tokenization to be one of the “defining trends” that he believes could transform the country’s traditional financial markets, driving it into a web3 ecosystem. Hong Kong has made strides to advance itself into a crypto hub, namely through issuing licenses to virtual asset trading platforms and made it possible for companies to issue tokenized investment products. Tokenization allows traders to…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As the Bitcoin price dips, BitLemons emerges as the dark horse of 2025 with its GambleFi protocol. Bitcoin has seen a rollercoaster week, with its price dipping to $95,605. Despite maintaining strong support above $95,000, BTC’s recent volatility has investors seeking new opportunities in the market. Enter BitLemons (BLEM), a GambleFi project that’s already raised $1 million in its private seed round and is showing remarkable presale momentum. With Stage 1 completing 15 days ahead of schedule, BitLemons is…