James Gathecha

Stablecoin Usage Outpaces Visa — Or Does It? Industry Voices Doubt

Recent headlines tout a major milestone for the cryptocurrency world: stablecoin transactions in 2024 reportedly outpaced Visa’s annual volume, hitting a staggering $13.5 trillion. But as the hype grows, so does the skepticism. Industry experts are urging caution, warning that much of this volume may be inflated by bots, wash trades, and flash loans—activities that…

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Breaks Records with Almost $1 Billion in One-Day Inflows

In a historic surge, iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) pulled in a staggering $971 million in inflows on Monday, according to data from SoSoValue. This marks the second-largest single-day inflow for IBIT since its debut in January 2024, reaffirming the growing institutional appetite for Bitcoin-backed financial products. While IBIT basked in massive inflows, rival ETFs…

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Coinbase Expands Globally with High-Yield Bitcoin Fund for Institutions

Coinbase is expanding its institutional offerings with the launch of the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF), a new investment vehicle aiming to deliver sustainable 4–8% annualized returns—paid directly in Bitcoin. Slated to go live on May 1, the fund is exclusively available to non-U.S. institutional investors, marking a strategic push into global crypto yield markets….

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Binance Launches New Trading Bots for FET & RENDER – Will This Spark a Price Rally?

Binance, the global cryptocurrency exchange giant, has recently extended its support for the AI-powered tokens FET and RENDER, fueling speculation about a potential price surge. This move follows the announcement of new trading bot services, designed to offer even greater market interaction for these cryptocurrencies. With the broader bullish trend in the market and the…

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Ethereum Price Holds Above $1,700 as Gas Limit Expansion Proposal Targets 100x Scalability Boost

Ethereum (ETH) continues to hold firm above the $1,700 support level, despite experiencing a 1.2% decline over the last 24 hours. This price stability comes at a crucial moment as Ethereum’s development community explores bold new proposals that could significantly enhance its scalability and competitiveness within the broader cryptocurrency space. One of the most exciting…

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China’s Bold Move: Shifting from US Treasuries to Bitcoin and Gold Amid Global Tensions

In a seismic shift with far-reaching consequences, China is preparing to slash its US Treasury holdings in favor of Bitcoin and gold, according to BlackRock’s head of thematics and equity ETFs, Jay Jacobs. This bold financial maneuver could send shockwaves through global markets and reshape the future of investing. As of early 2025, China holds…

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XRP Community on Alert: Expert Warns Against Viral WhiteRock Proposal for Fed Integration

A respected voice within the XRP Ledger (XRPL) community is raising red flags over a recent wave of excitement surrounding a proposal from a little-known entity called WhiteRock. The proposal, which suggests integrating XRPL into the U.S. Federal Banking System, has quickly gone viral across crypto social media — but not everyone’s buying it. On…

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