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Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.
NewsMetaplanet Bitcoin Strategy Sparks Stock Surge with $33.3M Bond Plan
Tokyo-listed company Metaplanet is making a bold move to increase its Bitcoin holdings by issuing ¥5 billion ($33.3 million) in bonds. These bonds, issued on December 20, will mature on June 16, 2025, giving the company time to execute its Bitcoin purchase plan. To maintain financial stability, Metaplanet plans to repay the bonds with funds …
Qadir AK·20 Dec 20242 min
Solana Meme Coin Fartcoin Sees Explosive Growth Amid Crypto Market Decline
The US Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% interest rate cut yesterday. However, its hawkish tone has negatively impacted the cryptocurrency market. In the last 24 hours, the meme coin market has seen a decline of 9.3%. At the time when various crypto markets were struggling due to the sudden shift in market sentiment, a Solana-based …
Qadir AK·19 Dec 20242 min
XRP Price Slips, But Whales Keep Buying – Good Time to Invest?
The cryptocurrency market is facing a correction, partly driven by changes in U.S. monetary policy. Amid this, Ripple Labs-backed XRP has dropped more than 5% in the past 24 hours, trading at about $2.36 during Thursday’s early European session. With a market cap of around $235 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $20 billion, …
Qadir AK·19 Dec 20242 min
NewsASIC Sues Binance Australia for Misclassifying Investors, Risks License Loss
As Bitcoin reaches new heights, hitting an all-time high of $107K, Binance finds itself caught in yet another legal storm. This time, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has stepped in, accusing Binance Australia Derivatives of serious compliance failures. The accusations focus on a major issue: the exchange allegedly misclassified over 500 retail investors …
Qadir AK·18 Dec 20242 min
South Korean Ex-Lawmaker Accused of Major Crypto Tax Evasion
You might want to be seated for this! In a high-profile and eye-opening case, Kim Nam-guk, a former lawmaker from South Korea’s Democratic Party, is accused of hiding his cryptocurrency assets. Prosecutors have requested a six-month prison sentence for Kim, claiming he intentionally failed to report a large sum of crypto in his asset declarations …
Qadir AK·18 Dec 20242 min
Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act Pushed to Protect Taxpayers, Sparks Debate
The idea of a Bitcoin reserve is sparking debate in the U.S. Some see it as the future of digital assets, while others question its relevance to the U.S. economy. Amid these discussions, several states are exploring former President Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve strategy. Leading the way is Ohio, where State Representative Derek Merrin has introduced …
Qadir AK·18 Dec 20242 min
NewsXRP Price Breaks Out: $3.4 in Sight After Multi-Year Rally
As the total crypto market cap nears the $4 trillion mark for the first time since Satoshi Nakamoto’s era, Ripple Labs’ XRP has been in the limelight for an impressive performance. The utility-based altcoin led the top 20 crypto projects with more than 10 percent gain to trade at about $2.64 on Tuesday, December 17, …
Qadir AK·17 Dec 20242 min
Spot Crypto ETFs: Solana, Ripple, Cardano Eye 2025 Launch
The cryptocurrency sector has seen major milestones in 2024, especially with the approval of spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum ETFs by US regulators. This year has sparked optimism about the future of crypto ETFs, with many expecting that 2025 could bring groundbreaking changes. Several factors suggest that more cryptocurrencies could enter the spot ETF market …
Qadir AK·17 Dec 20242 min
Why Has British Columbia Banned Bitcoin Mining and How Long Will It Last?
Bitcoin is on an impressive rally, reaching a new all-time high of $107K today. As its value soars, so does the demand for Bitcoin, but not everyone is on board with the cryptocurrency’s most essential process: mining. While many countries are focused on Bitcoin’s progress, some are still opposed to mining, which remains a critical …
Qadir AK·17 Dec 20243 min