Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao told CNBC on Friday he believes bitcoin will break its four year cycle this year because the U.S. and other countries have become crypto-friendly. “If you are looking at today, tomorrow, on a daily basis, there’s no way I can predict” which way the price of bitcoin is going to go, the crypto exchange founder said in response to Squawk Box’s Andrew Ross Sorkin question over his forecast for BTC this year. “If you look at the five, ten year horizon, it's very easy to predic ...

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao thinks 2026 will be a supercycle for Bitcoin.  The former Binance CEO cited the United States government's growing pro-crypto stance and the likelihood of other nations following suit as a reason he suspects that Bitcoin will break the four-year cycle—a historical trend in which BTC rises and then ultimately falls following its quadrennial halving. And as Bitcoin goes, the rest of the crypto market often follows. “I have very strong feelings it will probably be a super ...

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee and settle in—Binance is quietly making moves in a corner of Europe that might reshape how crypto operates across the continent. Crypto News of the Day: Binance’s Greek Gambit Is A Late Entry But With Big Ambitions Fortune reported that Binance has formally applied for the European Union’s pan-European MiCA license via its newly established Greek subsidiary, ...

Key Points Some positive developments around the tokenization of equities within the Solana ecosystem were far outweighed by negative news this past week. Ramped up rhetoric around a new U.S. position on Greenland and potential European tariffs drove equities and digital assets lower. A class action lawsuit launched against Solana and some of the network's core entities has also spurred investor concern. 10 stocks we like better than Solana › The one-week stock chart for Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is ...

Group 1 - Ledger, a French hardware wallet designer, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, potentially valuing the company at over $4 billion [1] - The IPO could occur as soon as this year, although the exact timing is still uncertain [1] - Ledger has engaged investment banks Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays to manage the IPO transaction [2] Group 2 - Founded in 2014, Ledger last raised significant funding in 2023, achieving a valuation of $1.5 billion [3] - The company is part of a growing trend of cryptocurrency firms entering public markets, with BitGo recently listing on the NYSE and raising $212 million at a $2.1 billion valuation [3] - Other notable cryptocurrency firms, including Circle, Gemini, and Bullish, completed their listings in the United States last year [3]

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majors fall 1-2% despite Gold & Silver pump; BTC at $89,200 Ledger prepares for $4B IPO, tapping Goldman and others to lead PwC says institutional crypto adoption can no longer be reversed Leshner’s SuperState raises $82.5M in Series B to accelerate tokenized stocks ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) CEO Mike Novogratz said Wednesday that the cryptocurrency industry will have to eventually compromise on the controversial stablecoin rewards clause in the market structure bill. Will Crypto Lobby Lose Against Banking Lobby? In a discussion with SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci, Novogratz said the industry is “going to lose that battle” against what he descri ...

Many advisors and investors remain concerned about how market and geopolitical uncertainty will affect their equity and fixed income strategies, but those aren't the only assets at risk. With Bitcoin trading well below its previous high of roughly $126K and hovering near its 52week low around $74K, some investors may be questioning whether the longheld "buyandhold†strategy is starting to lose its appeal. Shaky conditions for the cryptocurrency are likely to continue in the coming weeks as well. Tumultuous f ...

Economic Outlook - The World Economic Forum in Davos concluded with discussions on the global economic outlook, focusing on global trade and the impact of AI [1] - There is a notable concern regarding the erosion of trust among nations, as highlighted by ECB President Christine Lagarde, emphasizing the importance of truth in maintaining trust [2][3] Geopolitical Relationships - The discussions included the potential for military action over Greenland and the evolving relationships between the US, Europe, and China, indicating a shift towards more transactional interactions [5][6] - Mark Carney, former Prime Minister of Canada, spoke about the need for changing relationships, particularly with China, reflecting a broader sentiment among European countries to invest in their own economies and defense [5][13] Market Resilience - Despite geopolitical tensions and discussions of trust, the market has shown resilience and optimism regarding the global economy [7][15] - The sentiment at Davos has historically been a contraindicator, where positive or negative vibes do not always align with the actual economic outcomes throughout the year [15]

Crypto trade associations in the US have slammed a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission that suggested a Utah-based company broke the law when it built software without a so-called kill switch. That software, a crypto bridge called Nomad, was hacked for nearly $200 million in 2022. While its developers were able to recover millions in stolen crypto, Nomad has failed to gain any traction since it was relaunched in December that year. Though the project is seemingly defunct, parent company Illu ...