Tether Surpasses $10B Profit with $17B Gold Holdings
Tether (@Tether_to) reported a net profit exceeding $10 billion for 2025, with $6.3 billion in excess reserves and significant holdings in U.S. Treasuries, gold, and bitcoin. #Update #Crypto $USDT
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Stablecoin Usage Stalls as Visa Mastercard Reject
@Visa and @Mastercard express skepticism about stablecoins for everyday payments, citing lack of consumer demand. SoFi reports 63K active crypto accounts, emphasizing urgency in blockchain innovation. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin Could Reach $6.5 Million in 20 Years
Bitcoin is expected to trade between $75,000 and $100,000 in the first half of the year, with potential for a breakout later as regulatory clarity improves. @Bitwise’s Matt Hougan predicts $6.5 million per coin in 20 years. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Snubbed by Top U.S. Bank Executives
@Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong faced strong resistance from major U.S. bank executives regarding the crypto market structure bill during the World Economic Forum, raising concerns over stablecoin rewards. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Citi Reports CLARITY Act Momentum Grows
Citi (C) highlights the CLARITY Act as crucial for U.S. digital asset legitimacy, but progress is stalled by contentious provisions, risking delays beyond 2026. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Sparks Controversy
President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair, causing Bitcoin ($BTC) to briefly rise before stabilizing around $82,600 amid concerns over monetary discipline. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum Withdraws $17 Million Amid Spending Cuts
Vitalik Buterin withdrew 16,384 ETH ($17.3M) as the Ethereum Foundation enters “mild austerity” to support a long-term scaling roadmap amid a market pullback. $ETH trading at $2,720. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Soars with Highest Volatility Since November
Bitcoin’s volatility surged as Deribit’s DVOL index jumped from 37 to over 44 amid a sell-off, indicating increased fear and caution in options markets following macro uncertainties. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Liquidates $1.7 Billion Bullish Bets
The crypto market saw $1.68 billion in liquidations, with $1.56 billion from long positions, as $BTC and $ETH led the downturn, reflecting heavy leverage and forced selling. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Circle Stock Plummets Despite Bearish Exit
@Circle’s stock upgraded to Neutral by Ed Engel after previously holding a sell rating; price target lowered to $60. USDC remains tied to crypto volatility. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Gains as El Salvador Buys $50M Gold
El Salvador’s central bank purchased $50 million in gold, increasing reserves to 67,403 ounces, while also adding one $BTC to its holdings, totaling 7,547 bitcoins worth $635 million. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Securitize Surges 841% Revenue Growth Ahead of IPO
@Securitize files for public listing via merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, reporting $55.6M revenue in 2025, an 841% increase from 2024. Deal awaits approval. #Update #Crypto $CEPT
SEC CFTC Chiefs Unite to Advance Crypto Regulation
The U.S. SEC and CFTC leaders are advancing regulatory policies for crypto, aiming to harmonize standards as Congress deliberates legislation; Bitcoin is at $88,336.23 and Ethereum at $2,961.90. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin Rises as America Eyes Crypto Capital
Progress in U.S. crypto policy includes advancing market structure legislation, stablecoin clarity, and integration with traditional finance, but challenges remain for entrepreneurs amid regulatory complexities. #Update #Crypto $BTC