Business

February, 2025

  • 10 February

    Miners Capitulate as Bitcoin Hits New Difficulty Milestone

    Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record High as Miners Face Growing Pressure BTC Mining Becomes Tougher: Difficulty Soars to 114.7 Trillion Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty has reached an all-time high of 114.7 trillion (T) following a 5.6% upward adjustment over the weekend, according to CoinWarz. This milestone coincides with signals of miner capitulation from the Hash Ribbon metric, a key indicator …

  • 10 February

    U.S. Endowments Dive into Crypto as Bitcoin Soars to New Heights

    From Dorms to Digital: Universities & Foundations Embrace Crypto Boom Fear of Missing Out: U.S. Endowments Boost Crypto Investments Amid Bitcoin Surge Rockefeller Foundation & Top Universities Eye Bigger Crypto Exposure Crypto Goes Ivy League: U.S. Endowment Funds Bet Big on Bitcoin U.S. endowment funds are significantly increasing their exposure to cryptocurrencies as digital assets continue to surge to new …

  • 10 February

    Bitcoin Boom Powers Metaplanet’s 64% Stock Surge in 2024

    Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Pays Off: $36 Million Unrealized Gains in 2024 From Hotels to HODLing: Metaplanet’s Crypto Strategy Boosts Shares by 64% Metaplanet Eyes 21,000 BTC by 2026 as Shareholder Base Soars 500% Metaplanet (3350) has announced its full-year 2024 financial results, revealing an unrealized gain of approximately $36 million (5.46 billion yen) from its Bitcoin holdings. The company currently …

  • 10 February

    Why Retail Investors Are Losing Faith in Altcoins

    Altcoins or Meme Coins? Alon Cohen Questions the Real Difference Exit Liquidity or Innovation? The Harsh Reality of Altcoin Investing The Altcoin Dilemma: Tech Utility vs. Speculative Hype Alon Cohen, co-founder of Pump.fun, recently stirred up the crypto community with bold remarks about the state of altcoins. According to Cohen, many tech-based altcoins serve the same purpose as meme coins—offering …

  • 10 February

    Trump’s Crypto Push Ignites Japan’s Bitcoin Frenzy

    Japan’s Bitcoin Boom: How Metaplanet Turned Hotels into Crypto Gold From Hotels to HODL: Metaplanet’s 4,800% Surge Amid Bitcoin Craze The Bitcoin Hotel: Metaplanet’s Bold Bet on Crypto Pays Off (Bloomberg) – Japan is experiencing a Bitcoin boom, fueled in part by U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance, which has sent Bitcoin demand soaring. One company riding this wave is …

  • 10 February

    University of Austin Dives Into Crypto with $5M Bitcoin Endowment Fund

    The University of Austin (UATX) has taken a bold step into the world of digital assets, launching a $5 million Bitcoin investment fund as part of its endowment strategy. The move positions UATX among a small but growing number of academic institutions embracing cryptocurrency as a legitimate asset class for long-term growth. Bitcoin as a Strategic Endowment Investment Universities traditionally …

  • 10 February

    New CFPB Chief Halts Funding and Activities in Major Shake-Up

    In a surprising move, the newly appointed head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has suspended the agency’s funding and ongoing activities, sparking debates over the future direction of the financial watchdog. The decision marks a significant shift in leadership priorities and raises questions about the CFPB’s role in regulating banks, lenders, and financial institutions. Regulatory Freeze and Policy …

  • 10 February

    CZ Denies Buying Meme Coins or NFTs, Claims No Knowledge of TST Listing on Binance

    Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has distanced himself from the hype surrounding meme coins and NFTs, stating that he has never personally invested in them. Additionally, CZ claims he has no knowledge of how TST, a lesser-known token, ended up being listed on Binance, fueling speculation about the exchange’s internal listing processes. CZ’s Statement on Meme Coins …

  • 10 February

    SBI Shatters Crypto Profit Records, Eyes Japan’s First USDC Listing

    Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has reported record-breaking profits from its cryptocurrency division, signaling growing institutional adoption of digital assets in the country. As the company rides the wave of surging crypto markets, it is now setting its sights on another milestone—becoming the first to list USDC, a major dollar-pegged stablecoin, in Japan. Record-High Crypto Profits SBI’s latest earnings report …

  • 10 February

    Hedge Funds Go All In Against ETH as Ethereum Shorts Hit Record High

    Ethereum is facing intense bearish pressure as hedge funds ramp up their short positions to unprecedented levels. With ETH’s price struggling to maintain momentum, institutional traders are betting big against the second-largest cryptocurrency, raising concerns about potential volatility in the coming weeks. Record Short Positions on Ethereum According to recent market data, Ethereum short positions have reached an all-time high, …