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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…

After days of decline, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive time, bringing relief to the crypto market. Top coins such as BTC, XRP, and ETH have experienced slight gains over the past 24 hours. FED’s claim of remain interest rate Despite the unpredictable moves stemming from Trump’s policies and the president’s call for tariff reductions, the Federal Reserve announced in its latest meeting that it would maintain interest rates. According to a statement early on March 20, 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve (FED) announced that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)…

Kraken is set to finalize a landmark $1.5b deal to acquire US-based retail futures trading platform NinjaTrader, a move expected to expand the exchange’s reach beyond traditional digital assets. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that an agreement could be announced as soon as Thursday morning. It signals a bold step forward in Kraken’s diversification strategy.Industry insiders see the deal as one of the largest of its kind in the crypto space. Scoop: Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is nearing a $1.5 billion deal for NinjaTrader, a U.S. retail futures trading platform, in a bid to expand its user base and grow…

Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), rose 8% on March 19 as investors turned to riskier assets ahead of US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks. While interest rates are expected to stay unchanged, analysts anticipate a softer inflation outlook for 2025. Meanwhile, key onchain and derivatives metrics for Solana suggest further upside for SOL price.The cryptocurrency market mirrored intraday movements in the US stock market, suggesting SOL’s gains were not driven by industry-specific news, such as reports that the US Securities and Exchange Commission may drop its lawsuit against Ripple after clinging to it for four years.Russell 2000 small-cap index…

Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly closing in on a $1.5 billion acquisition of trading platform NinjaTrader, a move that would expand Kraken’s customer base and enable it to offer crypto futures and derivatives in the US.The deal could be confirmed by the morning of March 20 in the US, The Wall Street Journal said in a March 19 report, citing people familiar with the matter.Kraken’s expanded offerings would be made possible through NinjaTrader’s registration as a Futures Commission Merchant. The move would help Kraken’s strategy to work across several asset classes — including plans for equities trading and payments — while…

Bitcoin and Ethereum have been the standout players for years. But now, a new competitor called Nexchain is emerging with exciting features that could change the game. In this article, we will compare NexChain to Bitcoin and Ethereum, highlighting its strengths and where it stands in the market.Comparing Nexchain, Bitcoin, and EthereumBefore diving into the specifics of Nexchain, it’s essential to understand the broader context of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin was the pioneer, launched in 2009 as a peer-to-peer digital currency designed for transferring value without a central authority. It uses a robust Proof of Work (PoW) mechanism to secure the network,…

Homepage > News > Business > South Africa targets digital IDs in time for 2029 elections South Africa intends to issue digital IDs to 2.5 million citizens this year and aims for a fully functioning digital ID system in time for the 2029 general elections. Speaking recently, the country’s Minister of Interior, Leon Schreiber, unveiled the country’s ambitious digital transformation roadmap. “Our apex priority is simple yet monumentally ambitious: to automate and digitalise as many processes as possible,” Schreiber stated during an electronic voting event organized by the country’s electoral authority. Schreiber pointed out that while the South African government…

BMT crypto and EOS showed a strong short-term bullish potential. The small size of BMT’s market cap meant it was likely to be more volatile. Bubblemaps [BMT], the Solana [SOL] based token of the analytics firm Bubblemaps, saw a 124% price rally on the 18th of March, the same day it was listed on Binance. After reaching the high of $0.325, the BMT crypto has receded by 31.8%. This might be a “sell the news” type of event, as the price saw double-digit percentage gains on the 17th of March as well. However, the selling pressure might not last long.…

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin’s long-term holders have resumed accumulation in what is a notable shift in investor sentiment despite the turbulence that has gripped the market in recent weeks. Particularly, data from on-chain analytics platform Glassnode shows that the “BTC: Long-term holder…

The crypto market is in equilibrium today, with the total industry market cap within a 1% range of breakeven. However, this could well be calm before the storm.Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary recently spoke about how Donald Trump is cultivating a new institutional-driven era for the crypto industry, lifting it from its “Wild West” roots.Asset managers, including BlackRock and Fidelity, are only entrenching themselves deeper into the industry and bringing with them the prospect of billions if not trillions, or dollars in capital inflows.Smart traders can capitalize on this new crypto era by investing in projects with disproportionate or untapped…