Bitcoin Payments to Be Valid At Japanese E-commerce Giant Mercari Very Soon

Businesses in the crypto-friendly country of Japan are now looking at ways to boost Bitcoin adoption. One of Japan’s largest e-commerce platforms Mercari stated that it will start accepting Bitcoin payments on its platform starting June 2024. Mercari Subsidiary to Accept Bitcoin Payments As reported by Nikkei, the company will facilitate Bitcoin transactions through its […]

Bitcoin Maxi Raises Doubt of Govt. Seizure of Bitcoin ETF After Launch

While Satoshi Street eagerly awaits the launch of the first Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin maximalist Max Keiser has been raising red flags against the financial instrument. Will US Govt. Confiscate Bitcoins? Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser has raised concerns, asserting that holders of BTC ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) are not safeguarded against potential government seizure. Keiser alleges that […]

OKX Lists Solana’s Bonk & Jito Spot Trading Pairs, Price Rebound Ahead?

OKX, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, announced two new listings on January 8, 2024. The platform is expanding its spot trading market by adding two new cryptocurrencies, Bonk (BONK) and Jito (JTO), based on the Solana blockchain. Ahead of this announcement, Jito and Bonk price declines extended with significant crashes. Bonk And Jito Get Listed On […]

Upbit Singapore Expands Institutional Foothold With Major Payment License From MAS

In a significant stride towards establishing a stronghold in the regulated digital asset landscape, Upbit Singapore proudly announces the acquisition of a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Meanwhile, this latest achievement, following the earlier in-principle approval in October 2023, positions Upbit Singapore as a pivotal player in Singapore’s […]

Bitcoin Whale Accumulates 1,750 BTC Ahead of Bitcoin ETF Approval

The Bitcoin ETF approval shall likely come on this Wednesday, January 10, with whales making all efforts to scoop the maximum supply. As per on-chain indicators, whale transactions have hit their highest levels in 18 months since June 2022. Bitcoin Whale Scoops 1,750 BTC LookOnChain, an on-chain data provider, reports a strategic move by a […]

XRP ETF Filing To Come Within Weeks After Bitcoin ETF Approval?

While the crypto market stakeholders are all but certain that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would give a nod to the first ever spot Bitcoin ETF in the US, rumors are afloat that applications for an XRP ETF is soon to come. Also Read: SEC Veteran Labels Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants “Opportunistic […]

BTC Price Prediction As Bitcoin Halving 100 Day Countdown Begins

As the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is widely expected to give out approvals to the spot Bitcoin ETF approval, the date for Bitcoin Halving is approaching. The Halving event historically produced significantly higher returns to Bitcoin BTC Price following the event compared to the lead up to the event. Also Read: Polygon […]

Top Altcoins to Buy January 7: SOL, SEI, GMT

Top Altcoin: On Sunday, the crypto market has been trading the majority as all eyes are set on the potential approval of Spot bitcoin ETFs. This could be a calm-before-the-storm situation as either result of this topic would like to trigger a massive move on the respective side. However, the current market outlook favors buyers […]

Crypto News Stories of the Week: Bitcoin ETF Trends, Jim Cramer Backtracks, ChatGPT Store and More

The week from January 1 to date was an eclectic one for the digital currency ecosystem with anticipation for spot Bitcoin ETF approval entering a whole new level. While the market suffered a major drawdown following a bearish report from Matrixport, there is a general calmness now with new capital flowing into the ecosystem. With […]

SEC Veteran Labels Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants “Opportunistic Cartels”

John Reed Stark, a former enforcement officer with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has labeled spot Bitcoin ETF applicants as “opportunistic cartels” that are trying to capitalize on a product that has no inherent value. John Reed Stark’s View of Spot Bitcoin ETF There are a few opponents of a spot Bitcoin […]