Trump’s Fort Knox audit promise has reignited skepticism over missing gold, fueling Bitcoin’s appeal as a transparent alternative. Musk’s push for a live-streamed inspection of Fort Knox challenges decades of…
Author: Bena Ilyas
Bena Ilyas
Bena Ilyas is a seasoned crypto writer spending over 4 years in the field. While scrolling through her favorite topics in the cryptoverse, she likes to cover the crypto market trends (with a keen eye on Bitcoin, Ethereum, hype-filled altcoins), ETF flows, regularity developments, fintech, blockchain-based games, and everything that relates to crypto or blockchain in some way. Before she dipped into cryptocurrencies in 2020, she was doing her MBA from Islamia University of Bahawalpur, but her curiosity about the fast-paced crypto industry set the stage for her journalism career soon after her MBA completion. Apart from CNF, Bena could be spotted on NewsBTC, Bitcoinist, CoinSpeaker, BTCPolitan, and Fuchawire as her past contribution to cryptocurrencies. Besides her contribution to these renowned crypto outlets, she was admired as an expert crypto trading analyst by the IME Institute BWP. Outside of work, she enjoys reading books and cooking delicious dishes in her spare time.
Pi Network’s mainnet launch on February 20, 2025, caused Pi Coin to jump 36% within minutes, signaling strong investor confidence. Trading volume surged by 3600% as major exchanges listed Pi…
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Donald Trump’s Ripple-related post on Truth Social fueled speculation about XRP’s U.S. market expansion and potential price surge. Ripple’s 75% U.S.-based hiring boost and ETF developments signal growing confidence in…
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Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin could hit $500,000 by 2029, driven by institutional adoption from banks, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds. Spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbed 499,000 BTC in 2024, with…
Argentine President Javier Milei reignited controversy by resharing a LIBRA token tutorial, fueling a brief 60% price surge before a sharp decline. The LIBRA scandal escalates as Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office…
Italy is tightening cryptocurrency regulations to prevent money laundering, cybersecurity risks, and financial instability through stricter oversight and penalties. Authorities plan to impose fines of up to $5.4 million for…
Elon Musk’s inquiry into Fort Knox gold reserves has reignited doubts about whether all 4,580 tons still exist. Senators Rand Paul and Cynthia Lummis push for transparency—one demanding an audit,…
Binance launched a community vote on listing Pi Coin, drawing 3.4 million votes, with 84% supporting the listing so far. Pi Network’s price surged to $80 after major exchange listings,…
Multiple crypto analysts have identified bullish patterns in Ethereum’s charts, with predictions ranging from $5,000 to an ambitious $15,000 target based on technical analysis. Historical data shows Ethereum follows a…
Following Trump’s crypto-friendly stance and softened SEC fight, Ripple revamped its website visuals, removing the CBDC focus and highlighting investments. Instead of highlighting new customers, Ripple now focuses on investments…
South Korea has lifted a seven-year ban on institutional crypto investment, allowing stock-listed firms to trade virtual assets. The policy change will roll out gradually, starting in 2025, with regulations…
Taurus, a Swiss digital asset firm backed by Deutsche Bank, has launched Taurus-Capital on Solana for tokenization and custody services. Driven by institutional RWA tokenization demand, Taurus chose Solana for…
Mantle Network’s integration with Chainlink SCALE strengthens DeFi reliability by providing developers with low-cost, high-quality, and secure data access. The partnership enhances security and accuracy through decentralized oracle nodes, ensuring…
Chainlink introduces a multi-model AI strategy using systems like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to reduce AI hallucinations in financial data processing significantly. By employing blockchain and a decentralized oracle network,…
Digital assets are predicted to constitute 10% of global holdings by 2030, creating a $20 trillion opportunity for institutional digital asset custody. Fintech firms like Ripple are leveraging their agility…
Russia and India now conduct nearly 90% of direct transactions in national currencies, strengthening financial ties and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. India-Russia trade surged 8.6% to $64.5 billion…
Ankr’s integration of IOTA EVM into its Web3 API enables developers to build dApps efficiently without managing node infrastructure. The upgrade boosts transaction speed, scalability, and reliability, making IOTA EVM…
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce challenges the agency’s control over memecoins, arguing that Congress or the CFTC should regulate them instead of broad SEC oversight. The memecoin market surged 500% to…