Texas Bitcoin reserve hearing ‘symbolic move’ for crypto — Analyst - trump, Crypto, Cointelegraph, bitcoin, btc, nexo, senate

Texas Bitcoin reserve hearing ‘symbolic move’ for crypto — Analyst

The Texas Senate is set to hold a public hearing on Feb. 18 to discuss the establishment of a Bitcoin reserve, but market analysts say the move may be largely symbolic unless the state announces an immediate investment plan.The first public hearing f

Coinbase Q4 revenue surges 88% as Trump’s election boosts crypto prices - trump, usdc, sec, 2024, ethereum, Crypto, donald trump, america, eth, Cointelegraph

Coinbase Q4 revenue surges 88% as Trump’s election boosts crypto prices

Coinbase posted its strongest quarter of earnings in over a year in Q4, as crypto prices and trading surged after the election of US President Donald Trump. Coinbase’s Feb. 13 financial results show the firm hit total revenue of $2.3 billion, up 88%

Why GameStop might jump on board the bitcoin bandwagon - trump, MarketWatch, bitcoin, mstr, amc, gme, Crypto, roaring kitty, Americas

Why GameStop might jump on board the bitcoin bandwagon

By James RogersRetailer's shares jump in extended trading Thursday after report of possible bitcoin investmentShares of GameStop Corp. gained more than 7% in extended trading Thursday, following a report that the company is weighing a bitcoin investm

Global stablecoin use soars — Will Trump crypto policy prompt US adoption? - trump, Crypto, donald trump, atm, Cointelegraph, house, senate, tether, usdt, one, crypto, stablecoin

Global stablecoin use soars — Will Trump crypto policy prompt US adoption?

One of the top priorities for White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks is addressing the rise of stablecoin legislation in the United States. While stablecoins have gained significant traction internationally, particularly in emerging markets, thei

Stablecoin Adoption Could Rise on Crypto-Friendly Regulation — Market Talk - trump, Americas, crypto, Dow Jones Newswires, Crypto, ETFs

Stablecoin Adoption Could Rise on Crypto-Friendly Regulation — Market Talk

Demand for stablecoins, or cryptocurrencies that are pegged to another asset like the dollar, could rise further on more crypto-friendly regulation, UBS Global Wealth Management analysts say in a note. The Trump administration's pro-crypto stance cou

Bernstein doubles Robinhood price target after crypto-led record $1 billion Q4 revenue - trump, growth, eps, crypto, Crypto, 2024, The Block

Bernstein doubles Robinhood price target after crypto-led record $1 billion Q4 revenue

Analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein have more than doubled their price target for Robinhood shares following the company's record quarterly revenue.The commission-free brokerage firm reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.01 billion on W

Bitcoin Reserve Proposals at US States Could Trigger $23 Billion in Purchases - trump, Crypto, Beincrypto, bitcoin

Bitcoin Reserve Proposals at US States Could Trigger $23 Billion in Purchases

Currently, 20 US states have active proposals to create their own Bitcoin Reserve, several of which are advancing. These bills contain legal obligations to purchase $23 billion in Bitcoin, which would fuel huge demand.These bills may also encourage s

Robinhood beats profit estimates as post-election trading frenzy lifts volumes - trump, Crypto, Reuters, Americas

Robinhood beats profit estimates as post-election trading frenzy lifts volumes

Robinhood beat expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by a surge in equity, option and crypto trading on its platform following Donald Trump's return to the White House, sending its shares up more than 14% after the bell. Rob

Trump-Backed Crypto Project Warns About Fake Token Bearing Barron Trump's Name — WSJ - trump, one, post, Americas, Dow Jones Newswires, Crypto

Trump-Backed Crypto Project Warns About Fake Token Bearing Barron Trump's Name — WSJ

By Vicky Ge HuangWorld Liberty Financial, the crypto project backed by the Trump family, said Wednesday that the X account of one of its cofounders was compromised to promote a fake token bearing Barron Trump's name.The X account of Zach Witkoff, a c

Russian Bitcoin Exchange Co-Founder to Be Freed in Deal for American's Release — WSJ - trump, Americas, state, night, Europe, Crypto, Dow Jones Newswires

Russian Bitcoin Exchange Co-Founder to Be Freed in Deal for American's Release — WSJ

By Louise Radnofsky, Alex Leary and Georgi KantchevThe Russian co-founder of a popular bitcoin exchange will be released from U.S. custody Wednesday, a day after a deal between Washington and Moscow freed American Marc Fogel, a U.S. official said.Ale

Trump plans to nominate a16z’s Brian Quintenz to chair CFTC: Bloomberg - trump, Crypto, 2024, block, donald trump, The Block, crypto

Trump plans to nominate a16z’s Brian Quintenz to chair CFTC: Bloomberg

U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate Brian Quintenz, head of global policy at a16z crypto, to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Bloomberg reported today.Quintenz, a former commissioner of the CFTC during Trump’s first administ

Crypto Industry Gets Chance to Make Its Case to U.S. Congress - trump, ftx, house, crypto, donald trump, Crypto, CoinDesk, sec

Crypto Industry Gets Chance to Make Its Case to U.S. Congress

The crypto industry got a chance to make a full-throated appeal for Congress to finally intervene and set legal standards for digital assets businesses in the U.S. during a hearing Tuesday in front of the House of Representatives subcommittee that fo

US House hearing reveals divides over stablecoin, crypto regulation amid CFPB political tension and Trump memecoin - trump, The Block, musk, 2024, house, doge, crypto, bible, donald trump, kim, Crypto, stablecoin

US House hearing reveals divides over stablecoin, crypto regulation amid CFPB political tension and Trump memecoin

U.S. lawmakers are taking different approaches to regulating stablecoins and crypto revealing divides prompted in part by President Donald Trump's memecoin and criticism that former regulators were unwilling to embrace new technology.During a House F

Trump's crypto company launches strategic 'token reserve' - trump, crypto, Americas, Reuters, donald trump, Crypto

Trump's crypto company launches strategic 'token reserve'

World Liberty Financial, the new crypto platform in which President Donald Trump holds a financial stake, announced that it was unveiling a strategic token reserve designed to bolster Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies "that are at the

Crypto custodian BitGo mulls IPO in 2025: Report - trump, coin, Cointelegraph, Crypto, crypto, donald trump, bitcoin, circle

Crypto custodian BitGo mulls IPO in 2025: Report

Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo is mulling conducting an initial public offering (IPO) as soon as this year, according to a Feb. 11 Bloomberg report. Bloomberg said Palo Alto-based BitGo is in talks with investment banks to advise on a potential IPO,

SEC is waiting for a chair before setting crypto agenda — Hester Peirce - trump, senate, Cointelegraph, sec, Crypto, crypto, donald trump

SEC is waiting for a chair before setting crypto agenda — Hester Peirce

Hester Peirce, who heads the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force, said the agency will likely wait until the Senate confirms a chair before deciding on an agenda for digital assets.Speaking virtually at a Federalist Society pane

Former CFTC chair criticizes STABLE Act amid calls for urgent regulatory clarity - trump, Cointelegraph, sec, tether, Crypto, paypal usd, gensler, kim, stable, act, donald trump, artificial intelligence, circle

Former CFTC chair criticizes STABLE Act amid calls for urgent regulatory clarity

Crypto industry advocates are optimistic about improved regulatory clarity under the Trump administration, but want policymakers to act with a sense of urgency to claw back the regulation-by-enforcement tactics of the previous regime. Their calls cam

The growing case for memecoin ETFs: Financial innovation or speculative risk? - trump, ethereum, The Block, etf, bitcoin, solana, 2024, sec, one, etp, Crypto, crypto, memecoin, dogecoin, donald trump

The growing case for memecoin ETFs: Financial innovation or speculative risk?

After Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy helped boost a memecoin called jailstool to a $250 million market cap over the weekend, one industry expert joked about which company would be the first to file for a Jailstool ETF. Yet, while memecoins may

Bitcoin's booming 'permanent holder demand' positions BTC price for $116K - trump, bitcoin, Cointelegraph, btc, dom, Crypto, titan, ftx, three, donald trump

Bitcoin's booming 'permanent holder demand' positions BTC price for $116K

Bitcoin has dropped by over 10% since establishing its record high of around $109,355 on Jan. 20. This peak coincided with Donald Trump taking office, marking 60% gains since his election victory in November.Onchain data suggests that Bitcoin's next

Ethereum Short Positions Hit Record High – Short Squeeze Incoming? - trump, ethereum, one, Crypto, ZyCrypto, eth

Ethereum Short Positions Hit Record High – Short Squeeze Incoming?

Ethereum (ETH) is stuck in consolidation, with the price oscillating between $2,700 and $2,600 in the last three days. Despite the range-bound movement, activity in the Ethereum derivatives market has spiked considerably, with short sellers increasin