In its recent analysis, market intelligence firm Messari has provided a comprehensive overview of the NEAR Protocol’s performance in Q4 2024. Despite facing headwinds in the broader crypto market, NEAR has demonstrated notable resilience through increased activity and strategic developments. Drop In Market Cap Ranking But Resilience Through Increased Activity During Q4, NEAR Protocol initially

I. Introduction Bitcoin is often praised as a long-term savings technology, but its role as a medium of exchange is just as important—especially for businesses. From local cafés to large corporations, more merchants are considering bitcoin as a payment option, drawn by its low fees, fast transactions, and ability to reach a global, young and

In today’s world of constant surveillance and daily data breaches, it’s never been more important to take control of your own privacy. Whether you’re protecting your emails, securing sensitive files, or just trying to keep nosy governments and cybercriminals at bay, one of the most effective tools at your disposal is PGP (Pretty Good Privacy).

Anticipation among both crypto enthusiasts and bettors remains high for a potential Kanye West meme coin. If it becomes a reality, the token would almost certainly be one of the best cryptos to buy. The uproar has been caused by an alleged CoinDesk article, which all but confirmed Kanye’s meme coin ambitions. However, the market

Bitcoin’s Grip Tightens: CZ Says There’s No Escape from Crypto A former cryptocurrency exchange executive remarked that Bitcoin is an inescapable reality, a statement that stirred a discussion within the crypto community. The comment made by the former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, was a reaction to the report that another American state sought to

In a development that has reignited speculation within the Bitcoin community, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has, for the first time in nearly four years, followed a second account on X. Until now, Cohen exclusively followed the official GameStop handle, but as of today, he has added Bitcoin Magazine to his follow list. This comes on

The Swiss Federal Council has proposed an amendment to include crypto assets in the automatic exchange of tax information (AEOI) framework. This move is aimed at upholding international tax transparency standards and preventing potential tax evasion or financial misconduct related to crypto assets. The proposed changes, if approved by parliament, will allow for the first

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Founder: Jesse Shrader and Anthony Potdevin Date Founded: March 2021 Location of Headquarters: Nashville, TN Number of Employees: 10 Website: https://amboss.tech/ Public or Private? Private Jesse Shrader thinks that this will be an important year for the Lightning Network. With Bitcoin’s price on the rise and Tether (USDT) coming to Lightning, Shrader posits that more

Did you see that LIBRA launched a week ago with backing from Argentinian President Javier Milei? He initially made several posts supporting it but later deleted them, withdrawing his endorsement. It turns out there’s a good explanation. A group of so-called grifters, mostly based in Los Angeles, USA, known as Vape Cabal on “Crypto X,”

Grayscale Investments LLC has officially launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), providing investors with a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry. This ETF is designed for those who want to invest in Bitcoin miners without directly purchasing Bitcoin itself, making it an attractive option for traditional investors looking to diversify

This election cycle saw a sharp increase in political spending from cryptocurrency companies, positioning the industry to influence U.S. politics. Already several states have begun exploring the creation of strategic Bitcoin reserves. As Bitcoin becomes more institutionalized, its adoption by state treasuries is seen as a victory for the crypto sector. However, this trend raises

Founder: Prashanth Chandrashekar Date Founded: March 2023 Location of Headquarters: Lithuania Number of Employees: 3 full-time, 3 contract workers Website: https://bringin.xyz/ Public or Private? Private With Bringin, it’s now easier than ever to live on a bitcoin standard in Europe. The web app (and soon-to-be-released mobile app) enables users to almost instantly convert bitcoin from

Founder: Nicolas Burtey Date Founded: September 2019 Location of Headquarters: United States Number of Employees: 11 Website: https://www.galoy.io/ Public or Private? Private Last week, Galoy launched Lana, software that enables banks to accept bitcoin as collateral for loans. Lana helps community and challenger banks (the banks with which Galoy is looking to work) to offer

Argentina meme coin news has rocked the crypto market, and now Javier Milei might face impeachment over LIBRA crypto. Will they ever learn? Marketed as a private initiative to support small businesses, LIBRA surged to a $4.5 billion market cap before crashing to $200 million. Milei posted about LIBRA on his official X account, claiming