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Learn MoreCrypto Daybook Americas: Inflation Data May Shake Out Bitcoin’s Doldrums as Demand for BTC Picks Up

Crypto trading volumes across centralized exchanges reached $18.83 trillion in 2024, according to a new CoinGecko report. The study examined the annual cumulative spot trading volume of the leading centralized crypto exchanges from January 2020 through December 2024, revealing shifts in market share and trading activity over the period. Per CoinGecko, Binance accounted for 39.0% […]

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Learn MoreCrypto trading volumes rebound to $18 trillion in 2024 but lag behind 2021’s peak

The strategic reserve aims to invest in the growth of Bitcoin, Ether and other cryptocurrencies “at the forefront of reshaping global finance.”

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Learn MoreTrump’s WLFI launches “Macro Strategy” fund for Bitcoin, Ether, altcoins

Ethereum’s realized price signals undervaluation, while institutional investors and reduced selling pressure indicate growing confidence in the altcoin. …

Learn MoreEthereum’s ‘Ultra Sound Money’ Narrative Fades, But Key Metrics Signal Growth Potential

A soft U.S. inflation report later Wednesday will likely bode well for risk assets, including bitcoin. But those expecting bullish fireworks may be disappointed. …

Learn MoreBitcoin May See Gains from Soft U.S. CPI, Major Risk-On Surge in BTC Appears Unlikely

Derivatives continue to drive the bulk of Bitcoin trading activity in 2025, with daily turnover ranging from a few hundred thousand to around one million BTC. Although the highest single-session levels still approach or occasionally exceed one million, the ratio between derivatives and spot trading volume appears narrower than it did during some of the […]

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Learn MoreBitcoin spot trading volumes struggle to keep pace with derivatives

Support for Soneium is a precursor for firms to use Fireblocks’ technology to provide crypto custody services on the month-old blockchain. …

Learn MoreFireblocks Adds Support for Sony’s Soneium, First Step in Provision of Custody Services

Tether announced on Feb. 11 the Legacy Mesh, a system designed to connect USDT0 and existing USDT deployments across multiple blockchain networks. The integration spans TRON, Ton, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Ink, and Berachain, creating a unified framework for stablecoin interoperability. The Legacy Mesh provides connectivity for chains where USDT is already established, enabling the seamless movement […]

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Learn MoreTether introduces bridge-free multichain liquidity for legacy USDT networks