Enough about Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP)—the cryptocurrency to watch in 2025 is Lightchain AI. With its presale raising over $11.5 million at a price of $0.00525, this $0.005 crypto is quickly gaining traction among savvy investors.

The total value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation currently stands at $3.5 trillion, which is near a record high. Bitcoin ( BTC 1.17%) accounts for more than half of that value, thanks to its market capitalization of almost $2 trillion.

Daniel Chartraw of South Lake Tahoe, California was recently indicted on wire fraud charges alleging that through his companies Crypto-Pal LLC and TDA Global he

The fall comes after the cryptocurrency experienced a meteoric rise, fueled in part by the reelection of Donald Trump.

According to a blog post by CoinDCX, those interested in investing can purchase JioCoin on their crypto exchange. This makes it available for both Indian as well as global investors. However, the launch of JioCoin has also come under criticism.

I could not help but reflect on how money works in times of disaster, whether that disaster is caused by the climate or conflict or cyberterrorism.

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Cryptocurrency wallet provider Phantom Technologies Inc. has raised $150 million in a new funding at a $3 billion valuation. The Series C round was led by Sequoia Capital and Paradigm. Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z crypto venture capital arm and Variant also participated in the round, which was announced Wednesday.

Peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplaces have revolutionized how individuals exchange goods and services. By connecting buyers and sellers directly, these platforms eliminate intermediaries, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

As social media grows, so too does awareness of cryptocurrencies. And hearing about them online may affect people's behavior, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The study was published in the International Journal of Bank Marketing and was co-authored by Kyoung Tae Kim of the University of Alabama's Department of Consumer Sciences.

In December, Trump tapped Paul Atkins to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission. Atkins, a former SEC commissioner under President George W. Bush, has worked recently on digital assets and is set to replace Gary Gensler, who is seen by many as a crypto critic.