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JPMorgan says bitcoin dominance over ether and altcoins likely to continue in 2025

Bitcoin’s dominance over ether and altcoins is expected to persist through 2025, according to JPMorgan analysts. They attribute this potential trend to factors like bitcoin’s role in the debasement trade, ongoing MicroStrategy purchases and more.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 21:48 PM

The Daily: Trump 'receptive' to an 'America-first' crypto reserve, XRP hits new all-time high and more

Trump shows openness to a U.S.-based crypto reserve while XRP reaches a new high. Litecoin ETF approval appears imminent, and SEC disputes Ripple's legal ruling.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 18:39 PM

Coinbase launches Bitcoin-backed onchain loans via DeFi protocol Morpho

Coinbase has introduced Bitcoin-backed loans on Morpho, allowing users to borrow USDC against their Bitcoin. Currently available in the U.S., the service is flexible and over-collateralized.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 14:03 PM

Nomura-backed Komainu raises $75 million strategic investment in bitcoin from Blockstream

Komainu secured $75 million in Series B funding from Blockstream to enhance growth and technology integration, aiming to become a leading digital asset service provider.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 10:13 AM

The Daily: US govt. says bitcoin from Bitfinex hack should be returned in-kind, HashKey predicts BTC to break $300,000 in 2025 and more

Markets react to potential Fed rate cut; US plans restitution for Bitfinex hack; HashKey forecasts Bitcoin over $300K; South Korea develops new crypto law; Trump administration eyes regulatory changes.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 18:40 PM

HashKey predicts bitcoin to break through $300,000 in 2025

HashKey Group has set out 10 crypto predictions for 2025, including bitcoin and ether to surpass the $300,000 and $8,000 levels, respectively. The establishment of a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve, the stablecoin market cap to exceed $300 billion and new crypto ETF approvals are also among the most anticipated expectations.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 12:50 PM

SEC delays decision on Bitwise's proposed crypto index fund conversion to an ETF

The SEC has delayed its decision on converting Bitwise's crypto index fund into an ETF, while Osprey Funds plans to convert OBTC into an ETF after terminating an asset agreement.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 10:51 AM

The Daily: Sony's blockchain launch faces memecoin backlash, bitcoin analysts rethink Trump inauguration strategy and more

Today's newsletter covers Sony's blockchain launch, Trump’s inauguration effects, corporate bitcoin acquisitions, and Italy’s Intesa bank's first bitcoin purchase.

theblock.co • 14/01/2025 - 19:27 PM

Bitwise CIO says companies like MicroStrategy buying bitcoin is an 'overlooked megatrend'

Matt Hougan of Bitwise argues that the growing trend of companies like MicroStrategy buying bitcoin will elevate the market, with substantial corporate adoption expected in the coming years.

theblock.co • 14/01/2025 - 12:57 PM

Italy's largest bank Intesa buys bitcoin for $1 million as a 'test': Reports

Intesa Sanpaolo becomes the first Italian bank to buy Bitcoin, acquiring €1 million worth in a proprietary trade, described as a test by CEO Carlo Messina.

theblock.co • 14/01/2025 - 12:53 PM

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