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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.
Ethereum Foundation Sells 100 ETH as Pectra Upgrade Looms
The Ethereum Foundation (EF), a non-profit focused on the long-term growth of the Ethereum network, has continued its strategy of selling ETH. As a key funding source for Ethereum projects, the EF regularly swaps Ether for stablecoins to cover salaries and services approved by its core team. On-chain data shows that earlier today, an Ethereum …
Qadir AK·10 Dec 20241 min
Expert Reveals Top Cryptos to Buy and Avoid: Should You Sell XRP Now?
In just the past month, the cryptocurrency market cap has surged from $2.54 trillion to approximately $3.36 trillion, showcasing an impressive growth of 32.28%. We’re in the middle of a powerful bull run for sure! Top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have posted impressive gains, with 30-day growth rates of 22.2% and 15.7%, respectively. Yet, …
Qadir AK·10 Dec 20243 min
SEC’s Hester Peirce Demands Fair Crypto Policies Under Trump
In a recent interview with Fox Business, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, often referred to as “Crypto Mom,” highlighted the need for regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency industry. Eleanor Terret posted on X that she addressed concerns around “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” a term used to describe the ongoing regulatory crackdowns, and laid out a vision for …
Qadir AK·10 Dec 20242 min
Crypto Mining Giant Riot Platforms’ Bitcoin Strategy Gets $500 Million Boost
Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), a major cryptocurrency mining company based in Colorado, has announced plans to offer $500 million in convertible senior notes due 2030. The $4.3 billion company will conduct this offering through institutional buyers in a private placement. Additionally, there’s a three-day option for buyers to purchase up to $75 million of …
Qadir AK·9 Dec 20242 min
NewsJetking Infrotrain Becomes First Indian Company to Adopt a Bitcoin Strategy with 12 BTC Purchase
Jetking Infotrain, a 77-year-old Indian company, has made history as the first publicly listed business in India to adopt the Bitcoin Treasury Strategy. CEO Avinash Bharwani announced that the company has added 12 Bitcoin (BTC) to its balance sheet, worth INR 10 crore (around $1.2 million), based on a market capitalization of INR 37.8 crore. …
Qadir AK·9 Dec 20242 min
Royal Government of Bhutan Cuts Bitcoin Reserves, Transfers 406 BTC
As more nations adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as a hedge against the devaluation of fiat currencies, Bhutan has become a key supporter. According to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence, the Royal Government of Bhutan has purchased nearly 14,000 Bitcoins since early 2021, signaling a strategic move into the cryptocurrency market. Slowing Down Bitcoin Purchases However, in …
Qadir AK·9 Dec 20241 min
Will Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Plan Become a Reality? MicroStrategy CEO Weighs In
As the possibility of a pro-crypto candidate winning the US presidency becomes more likely, former MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has been vocal about creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for the country. Recently, President-elect Donald Trump hinted at his plan to set up this reserve, sparking both interest and controversy. But the big question is: Will …
Qadir AK·9 Dec 20242 min
Crypto Tokens to Watch This Week: Ethereum (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) – Here’s Why
As Bitcoin’s (BTC) price registered a weekly close above $100,000 for the first time since its inception, the altcoin industry is gradually gaining bullish momentum. The total altcoin market cap has rallied more than 80 percent in the last five weeks to hover about $1.57 trillion on Monday, December 9, during the earlier Asian session. …
Qadir AK·9 Dec 20242 min
FSOC Warns of Stablecoin Market Risks Amid $190 Billion Surge
The global stablecoin market has surged to a record $190 billion this November, marking the highest point in its history. This impressive 9.94% monthly growth is the biggest since November 2021, signaling strong investor confidence and adoption. But new warnings are casting shadows. The U.S. Financial Services Oversight Council (FSOC) has raised concerns about the …
Qadir AK·7 Dec 20242 min