Bitcoin’s value relative to gold has slipped close to levels last seen nearly a decade ago, reigniting debate over the cryptocurrency’s long-term performance as a store of value. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s value against gold has fallen near 2017 levels, reviving doubts about its role as a long-term store of value.…

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced today it will convert its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) from stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin within 30 days. The exchange said the move reflects its belief that “BTC serves as the core asset in the crypto ecosystem…

The US Department of Justice has completed the forfeiture of more than $400 million in assets tied to Helix, a darknet cryptocurrency mixer that authorities say was widely used to launder proceeds from illegal online marketplaces. Key Takeaways: US authorities seized over $400M in assets tied to the Helix crypto…

In a landmark move for blockchain infrastructure, the Ethereum Foundation has established a formidable $220 million security fund, a strategic initiative first reported by Unchained on March 15, 2025. This capital, sourced from unclaimed compensation linked to a historic 2016 hack, represents a significant reinvestment into the network’s long-term resilience.…

BTC price is dumping again, and this time it might really be going toward $80,000. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $89,500 and is down 4% on the day.Bitcoin continues to look weak as stocks and gold break to new all-time highs. Altcoins like XRP and Ethereum…

El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank (BCR) said Thursday it bought 9,298 troy ounces of gold worth $50 million, its second gold purchase since 1990 and the first this year. El Banco Central de Reserva realizó una nueva adquisición de 9,298 onzas troy de oro en los mercados internacionales, equivalentes a…

Bitcoin slid 7% to around $82,000 on Friday as Asian markets opened to volatile trade, after President Donald Trump endorsed a bipartisan deal to avert a fresh US government shutdown and said he has decided who he will nominate to lead the Federal Reserve.The crypto move came with a wave…

President Donald Trump said Thursday he will announce his pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday morning, ending months of speculation over who will lead the world’s most powerful central bank. Frontrunner Kevin Warsh’s anti-QE stance could reshape the liquidity environment that has buoyed risk assets, including…

XRP could be gearing up for a breakout year, with fresh XRP price predictions by Wall Street hinting at a major move by the end of 2026.Since the year started, XRP has booked a 1.7% gain, currently trading at $1.87 per token.However, a new report by 21Shares puts XRP’s potential…

In a landmark enforcement action that reverberated through the cryptocurrency sector, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on February 15, 2025, that it has secured legal title to a staggering portfolio of assets valued at over $400 million. This decisive move directly connects to the now-defunct cryptocurrency mixer Helix and…