Trump token initiative begins: More pay for play?
The Trump family isn’t done with memes. The U.S. president’s media group, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), announced its “Digital Token Initiative” this week. Shareholders of TMTG, according to the release, will soon be eligible to receive a digital…
SpaceX acquires xAI as Musk pitches orbital data centers ahead of $1 trillion IPO
SpaceX has acquired xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, according to a company memo that frames the deal as an effort to combine rockets, satellite internet, direct-to-mobile connectivity, and AI into a single vertically integrated platform. In the memo, Musk…
Huge Shock as UAE Firm Buys Secret $500M Stake in Trump Crypto Firm
A UAE-backed investment vehicle reportedly bought a 49% stake in the Trump-linked crypto startup World Liberty Financial for $500M just before Trump returned to the White House in January 2025. A year on from this investment, we take a look…
Analyst Will Sell Everything And Go All-In on Bitcoin at This Price: Details
BTC is down by over 30% from its October ATH, but one analyst expects more losses. The past week or so only intensified bitcoin’s otherwise bearish sentiment that began in early October, and the asset plunged to $81,000, which…
What crash? Binance’s CZ rejects claims platform caused $19b crypto crash
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, co-founder and former CEO of Binance, defended the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange against accusations that it played a central role in last October’s $19 billion market crash. Speaking in a live ask-me-anything session on Binance’s platform, Zhao…
Binance to convert $1B SAFU fund into Bitcoin reserves
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced today it will convert its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) from stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin within 30 days. The exchange said the move reflects its belief that…
Metaplanet Plans $137M Bitcoin Buy Using Overseas Stock Deal
Before MicroStrategy began buying Bitcoin in November 2020, it was unheard of for a public company to stack up “risky” cryptos. True, some of the best cryptos to buy have had more than 100X since their launch. However, the lack…
Ripple Reversal Ahead? XRP Faces Major Test
XRP trades near $1.89 as it retests trendline resistance at $1.97, with traders watching for a breakout or rejection to set direction. Ripple’s native cross-border token is trading near a zone that could shape its next move. After pulling…
Kraken launches DeFi Earn in the US, Canada, and Europe offering up to 8% APY
Kraken, the US-based crypto exchange, today launched DeFi Earn, a new product allowing users to earn onchain rewards of up to 8% APY directly within its app without manual wallet setup or technical DeFi interactions. The product is available to…
99Bitcoins Exclusive: Fireblocks Calls 2026 the ‘Rollout Year’ For Crypto Despite Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Davos 2026 did put crypto back in the global spotlight. It may not have dominated the WEF agenda but it was a part of enough speeches and conversations to move markets and set narratives for 2026. What was the big…
