For the average millennial or at least anyone that pays attention to the business world, the term “cryptocurrency” would not seem like such a strange word. If that is, then the terms Bitcoin, Ethereum or at least Blockchain should ring a bell. One might wonder, why are these terms suddenly so prevalent, especially cryptocurrency news? Computing is getting rather pervasive and the society is leaning towards digital services. The finance world too isn’t spared as the disruption of technology into this sector has fostered the birth and development of Fintech organizations.
These Fintech organizations look to digitize payments and transactions, offering the same services that are currently in existence but in a better, efficient and more effective way.
Blockchain is the network upon which most of these cryptocurrencies operate on. The history of blockchain and bitcoin, in particular, does not have a definite story. In 2009, an individual or group of individuals known to be “Satoshi Nakomoto” developed and published the technology to allow people make digital payments between themselves anonymously without having an external party to verify or authorize the transfer of the currency being exchanged.
Although technologies like this might seem rather complex, understanding how Blockchain works is quite easy, given that one has a basic idea of how networks work. Blockchain is simply a database shared between several users, containing confirmed and secured entries. It is a network, where each entry has a connection to its previous entry.
This technology affords a very secure model whereby every record in the database cannot be tampered with. Apart from the stellar security that this network offers, the transparency and speed at which the network operates give it an edge over the conventional way of conducting transactions.
In simple terms, cryptocurrencies are just monies in digital form, transacted via digital means and over a digital network. The transfer of these currencies is utilized with cryptography and the aforementioned blockchain network. Up until the 2010s, cryptocurrencies were not really known until Bitcoin made its breakout and this gave rise to the birth of new cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrencies have had their fair share of bullish and bearish trends, going to show how unstable they can be. The latest cryptocurrency news reports lots of people predicting prices for various cryptocurrencies in the years to come but no-one can say for sure.
Blockchain, on the other hand, is making its way into pervasive computing, especially IoT, giving way for the development of new solutions that embrace data security and transparency.
A cryptocurrency super PAC called Fairshake has emerged as a powerful force in Washington, securing $116 million in funding from major crypto firms to influence the 2026 US midterm elections.
Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor is now recognized as “The Bitcoin Alchemist” by Forbes Magazine.
January 2025 sees crypto hacks surge ninefold from previous month, totaling $74M across 19 incidents, though showing improvement from 2024’s figures.
ECB President Christine Lagarde dismisses Bitcoin as a potential reserve asset, while multiple US states propose its adoption for strategic reserves.
Dogecoin (DOGE) is expected to skyrocketed almost 10% in the near future, claims crypto analyst Ali Martinez.
The Czech National Bank is exploring a 5% Bitcoin allocation in its reserves, signaling growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in national financial strategies.
The JELLYJELLY token, inspired by Venmo’s founder, sees explosive growth on launch day, marking a shift towards Internet Capital Markets on Solana.
Velar’s new initiative aims to improve Bitcoin interactions, partnering with Stacks and other leaders to enhance user identity management.
Securitize and Apollo’s groundbreaking partnership introduces ACRED, a tokenized feeder fund providing institutional and accredited investors access to Apollo’s diversified global credit strategy across multiple blockchains.
The launch of Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF will offer investors who are not ready to get direct exposure to BTC a chance to support the BTC mining ecosystem.
Unlike its previous program, Kraken’s revamped staking service ensures regulatory compliance and enhanced security, backed by third-party insurance.
With the successful completion of the trial, ABN AMRO and 21X are contributing to Europe’s digital asset revolution, with 21X securing its place as one of the first regulated exchanges in the region.
Circle integrates USDC natively on Aptos Layer-1 blockchain, marking a shift from bridged tokens and enhancing the network’s DeFi capabilities.
Tether has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the European Union’s MiCA regulations, calling them “rushed actions” that could lead to risks for consumers.
JPMorgan analysts say Bitcoin has a high correlation with the Russell 2000 Index.