Crypto exchange Crypto.com has filed a national trust bank charter application with the Office of the Currency Comptroller (OCC), the firm announced on Friday. The application puts the firm on a growing list of crypto companies—like USDC issuer Circle, crypto exchange Coinbase, and Bridge, the stablecoin arm of private payments company Stripe—which have also sought
Two gaming industry giants announced Thursday that they’re embracing generative AI in a substantial way, with both Electronic Arts and Krafton saying that they aim to prioritize creative empowerment through AI technologies. Electronic Arts and Stability AI announced a strategic partnership to co-develop generative AI models, tools, and workflows that will transform game creation processes.
Peter Schiff, well known in the crypto industry as a Bitcoin critic and gold advocate, announced that he’s exploring a new way to make bullion digital — via blockchain. Schiff revealed his plans for a tokenized gold platform during an interview on CounterParty TV posted yesterday, Oct. 23. The proposed platform includes a debit card
Has the bitcoin price finally broken away from its four-year cycle pattern, or is this bull market already entering exhaustion? By studying historical growth rates, liquidity data, and macroeconomic correlations, we can better understand whether the current cycle has truly diverged, and what that means for investors in the months ahead. Bitcoin Price Cycle Duration
Former Strategy CEO Michael Saylor has already reacted to JPMorgan’s sudden cryptocurrency U-turn. “Don’t wait until your banker tells you to buy Bitcoin,” Saylor said on the social media network. JPMorgan legitimizing crypto Earlier today, Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan would allow its institutional clients to use the two leading cryptocurrencies as collateral for accessing liquidity.
Key Takeaways Strategy’s Bitcoin business could grow to $1 trillion within five years, according to CEO Phong Le. The company has become a ‘Bitcoin-native entity’, setting an example for corporate treasury management using digital assets. Strategy CEO Phong Le said the company’s Bitcoin business could reach $1 trillion by 2030 if it remains moderately successful
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The sports industry is in a state of shock following the arrest of more than 30 people involved with the National Basketball Association (NBA). The investigation, described as “mind-boggling” by the FBI Director Kash Patel, has spanned 11 states and involves millions of dollars allegedly made through illegal betting and game rigging during the 2023–2024
The Bitcoin derivatives market is showing renewed strength, with total options open interest (OI) climbing to an all-time high of $63 billion, according to CoinGlass data. The surge reflects growing investor confidence and increased speculative activity, as traders position for a potential major price move in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Deribit Dominates with $50 Billion