Kritika Mehta

Kritika Mehta

Kritika, a crypto journalist at NameCoinNews, brings over two years of experience in financial reporting. She specializes in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, delivering in-depth analysis and staying ahead of market trends. Her reporting combines the latest news with a nuanced exploration of the intersection between finance, technology, and emerging crypto innovations.

Donald Trump to Pass Crypto Executive Order on Day 1: Report

Donald Trump to Pass Crypto Executive Order on Day 1: Report

Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign executive orders on the first day of his presidency, targeting key issues in the crypto sector. According to sources familiar with the matter, these directives may focus on reversing a contentious crypto accounting rule that requires banks holding digital assets to classify them as liabilities. Will Donald Trump […]

Bitcoin ETFs Celebrate 1st Anniversary with $95B Milestone

Bitcoin ETFs Celebrate 1st Anniversary with $95B Milestone

The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs has set unprecedented records. These products have indeed reshaped the ETF landscape and solidified BTC’s place in mainstream finance with massive inflows within a year of launch. Bitcoin ETFs Boast Major Milestones Since their inception, Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated over 1 million BTC, valued at over $95 billion at […]

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Bitcoin Price Chart Shows Major ‘Buy’ Signal, $135K Target Soon?

Bitcoin price is experiencing heightened volatility, with the crypto slipping below $96,000 on Wednesday, continuing a decline of over 5% from the previous day. The drop has intensified bearish sentiment across the cryptocurrency market, leading to widespread liquidations. Data from Coinglass indicates that the total liquidations in the last 24 hours reached $578.61 million, including […]

Ripple & Coinbase SEC Lawsuit: Contrasting Approach By US Courts

Ripple & Coinbase SEC Lawsuit: Contrasting Approach By US Courts

The ongoing legal battles between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and crypto companies Ripple Labs and Coinbase have highlighted contrasting judicial decisions on interlocutory appeals. While Coinbase secured approval for an interlocutory appeal in its case, Ripple’s similar request was denied in 2023, sparking comparisons within the legal community. Coinbase Granted Interlocutory Appeal […]

Sol Strategies Secures $25M Credit Facility for Major Solana Investment

Sol Strategies Secures $25M Credit Facility for Major Solana Investment

Canadian holding company Sol Strategies Inc. (CSE: HODL), formerly known as Cypherpunk Holdings Inc., has finalized an amended CAD $25 million credit facility with its Chairman and Director, Antanas Guoga. The funds are intended exclusively for Solana token acquisitions to bolster the company’s staking and blockchain ecosystem operations. Sol Strategies Announces Significant Solana Acquisition Plan […]

Coinbase Uncovers FDIC Letters Revealing Crypto Restrictions in Banking

Coinbase Uncovers FDIC Letters Revealing Crypto Restrictions in Banking

Coinbase’s legal team, led by Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, has gained access to unredacted documents from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) following a federal court’s intervention. These documents, referred to as ‘OCP 2.0 letters,’ allegedly highlight coordinated efforts by U.S. regulatory authorities to limit cryptocurrency-related activities within the banking sector. Coinbase’s Legal Actions […]

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Bitcoin Whales Scoop Up $48.5B BTC, What’s Next for BTC Price?

Bitcoin whale activity has stirred significant interest, with over 48,000 BTC valued at $4.5 billion pulled from exchanges in the past week, according to crypto analyst Ali Martinez. Sharing insights on X, Martinez highlighted that this massive outflow could indicate growing demand, especially from institutional investors. Expert Analysis as Bitcoin Whale Activity Surges “The Coinbase […]

5 Nations Will Announce Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: Galaxy Digital

5 Nations Will Announce Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: Galaxy Digital

Galaxy Digital has projected a monumental shift in Bitcoin (BTC) adoption by 2025. The company predicted that five Nasdaq 100 companies and five nations will declare BTC as a reserve asset. In a similar vein, President-elect Donald Trump has outlined plans to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve after assuming office on January 20, 2025. Latest […]

XRP Whales Rake in 360M Tokens, XRP Price Eyes $3

XRP Price Eyes $3 Target as Whales Rake in 360M Tokens

In a noteworthy development, whales have collectively acquired 360 million XRP within the last 48 hours. This surge in large-scale buying activity coincides with XRP price attempting to break free from a prolonged consolidation phase. What’s Next For XRP Price? XRP price has remained range-bound for over a month, with attempts to break through resistance […]

Shiba Inu's Shytoshi Kusama Makes Major Podcast Announcement

Shiba Inu’s Shytoshi Kusama Makes Major Podcast Announcement

Shytoshi Kusama, the lead developer of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, recently took to X to announce an exciting new podcast series aimed at shedding light on the developments within the SHIB community. The 44-episode podcast will delve into key aspects of the platform’s future, offering crypto holders a deeper understanding of Shiba Inu’s technological advancements, […]

Tether Adds $700M Bitcoin to BTC Reserve, What's The Scoop?

Tether Adds $700M Bitcoin to BTC Reserve, What’s The Scoop?

Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, has significantly boosted its Bitcoin reserves, purchasing over 8,400 BTC, totaling around $705.25 million. The move, which occurred on December 30, marks a major increase in the firm’s Bitcoin holdings, which now exceed $7.8 billion in value. The transaction, tracked through on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence, included an initial 7,629 […]

Bitcoin Price: Crypto Expert Reveals Why 30% Correction is Bullish

Bitcoin Price: Crypto Expert Reveals Why 30% Correction is Bullish

Bitcoin price is navigating volatile territory as prominent analysts share differing views on its future trajectory. A potential correction of 20% to 30% is drawing attention, with analysts considering it a healthy development for BTC price. Bitcoin Price Analysis By Experts Crypto analyst Ali Martinez stated on X, “A 20% to 30% correction is the […]

Anthony Pompliano Urges US to Create Bitcoin Reserve Soon

Anthony Pompliano Urges US to Create Bitcoin Reserve Soon

Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO of Pomp Investments, has emphasized the importance of Bitcoin in a geopolitical context. He suggested that the United States should consider adding BTC to its strategic reserves, as proposed by Donald Trump previously. Anthony Pompliano Explains Why U.S. Needs Bitcoin Reserve Pompliano referred to Bitcoin as “digital real estate,” arguing […]

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Files For Bitcoin Bond ETF

Strive, an asset management firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has filed with U.S. regulators for approval to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on convertible bonds issued by Bitcoin-investing companies, including MicroStrategy. The ETF aims to offer exposure to what Strive calls “Bitcoin Bonds,” which are convertible securities issued by MicroStrategy and other firms that […]

Swiss Bitcoin Platform Relai Adds $1.24M BTC Over Christmas

Swiss Bitcoin Platform Relai Adds $1.24M BTC Over Christmas

Zurich-headquartered Bitcoin trading platform Relai has bolstered its Bitcoin reserves with a purchase of 13 BTC during the Christmas period. The announcement, made on December 26 through the company’s official account on X (formerly Twitter), highlighted the acquisition, valued at approximately $1.24 million based on current market rates. Relai & Other Companies Continue Bitcoin Buying […]

US Fed Can't Stop Donald Trump From Creating Bitcoin Reserve

US Fed Can’t Stop Donald Trump From Creating Bitcoin Reserve

Market analysts suggest that the Federal Reserve’s disapproval cannot prevent former President Donald Trump from establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S. This comes after the U.S. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell ruled out any possibility of the central bank acquiring Bitcoin. He stated it is not within the institution’s scope or interest. Powell vs. […]

Ripple Whale Shifts $132M in XRP, What's Happening?

Ripple Whale Shifts $132M in XRP, What’s Happening?

A massive Ripple whale transaction involving 60 million XRP, valued at approximately $132.2 million, was recently observed on the blockchain. In this case, both the sender and receiver wallets remained unidentified. Thus, the transaction has sparked speculation about its purpose. Ripple Whale Makes Big Move Some analysts suggested that the Ripple whale could represent an […]

Stablecoin Issuer Usual Completes $10M Funding Round Led By Binance Labs, Kraken

Binance Labs, Kraken Lead $10M Funding For Stablecoin Issuer Usual

Decentralized stablecoin issuer Usual has announced raising $10 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Binance Labs and Kraken Ventures, the venture arms of Binance and Kraken, respectively, according to a December 23 update shared by the blockchain company on X. Usual Secures $10M Funding Amid Major Partnerships The funding […]

Bitcoin Price Risks Crash to $85K But Binance's CZ Reveals the Good News

Bitcoin Price Risks Crash to $85K But Binance’s CZ Reveals the Good News

Bitcoin price has sparked significant attention after mimicking a scenario predicted by Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) in a tweet from four years ago. On December 17, 2020, CZ predicted, “Waiting for the new headline: #Bitcoin ‘CRASHES’ from $101,000 to $85,000. Save the tweet.” Is CZ’s Bitcoin Price Prediction Coming True? Fast forward to December […]

These 8 Memecoins Outperformed Bitcoin This Year!

These 8 Memecoins Outperformed Bitcoin This Year!

In a year marked by volatility and shifting investor sentiment, eight memecoins emerged as outperformers against Bitcoin (BTC) despite its 130% surge. These tokens include Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Pepe Coin (PEPE), Pudgy Penguin (PENGU), Floki (FLOKI), Bonk (BONK), Brett (BRETT), and Dogwifhat (WIF), all of which have outpaced BTC’s performance in 2024. 8 […]

Franklin Templeton Files Amended Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF Filing

Franklin Templeton Files Amended Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF Filing

Franklin Templeton has updated its application for a crypto ETF to track both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This development involves the Franklin Crypto Trust, with the amended filing submitted to the Cboe BZX Exchange. The SEC had previously extended its decision period for the proposal on November 20, further delaying any final ruling. About […]

Bitwise CIO Eyes Bitcoin Price Surge to $500,000 After US Strategic Reserve Launch

Bitwise CIO Eyes Bitcoin Price Surge to $500,000 After US Strategic Reserve Launch

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan made bold predictions for Bitcoin’s (BTC) trajectory in a recent interview. He forecasted a potential Bitcoin price surge to $200,000 by the end of 2025, citing strong demand dynamics and limited supply. However, he hinted that the BTC price could soar even higher under certain circumstances, possibly even to $500,000. Bitwise […]

Solana, XRP ETFs to Launch After Litecoin & Hedera ETFs, Here's Why

Solana, XRP ETFs to Launch After Litecoin & Hedera ETFs, Here’s Why

Bloomberg analysts foresee a staggered rollout of crypto ETFs, predicting Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera (HBAR) ETFs will likely launch ahead of Solana (SOL) and XRP ETFs. According to Bloomberg’s Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, a wave of crypto-based ETFs is expected in 2025. However, approvals will not occur simultaneously. Balchunas noted that Bitcoin and Ethereum […]

Coinbase Fights Back, Rejects BiT Global's Bid to Block wBTC Delisting

Coinbase Fights Back, Rejects BiT Global’s Bid to Block wBTC Delisting

Coinbase Global, Inc. has filed its response to BiT Global’s emergency motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) in an ongoing dispute regarding the planned delisting of wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) from Coinbase’s trading platform. The crypto exchange argues that BiT’s lawsuit “lacks any semblance of merit” and fails to justify halting the exchange’s decision. Coinbase’s […]

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Shoots 31637%, What's Next for SHIB Price

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Shoots 31637%, What’s Next for SHIB Price?

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) burn rate surged an astonishing 31,637.41% over the past 24 hours, with over 35.6 million SHIB tokens permanently removed from circulation. This sudden spike in burns is a significant step towards reducing the Shiba Inu token supply, which currently exceeds hundreds of trillions of tokens. A Look At Shiba Inu Community’s […]

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XRP Whales Buy $2.2 Billion XRP From Binance, Price Surge to $5?

XRP price has been marked by significant volatility in the last 24 hours, reflecting heightened XRP whale activity. Today, Ripple’s native saw an intra-day peak of $2.57, with its value dipping to a low of $2.34, highlighting a bearish trend. These movements coincide with the blockchain firm’s announcement of its new Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin, […]

Vaneck Reveals How High Bitcoin & Ethereum Will Go In 2025

Vaneck Reveals How High Bitcoin & Ethereum Will Go In 2025

VanEck, a leading investment management firm, has unveiled its top 10 crypto predictions for 2025, projecting significant growth for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). According to their forecast, the ongoing crypto bull market will push BTC to $180,000 and ETH beyond $6,000 by Q1 2025. VanEck’s Bullish Crypto Predictions The report, led by Matthew Sigel, […]

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Shiba Inu Burn Rate Skyrockets 466%, WIll SHIB Price Break $0.00003?

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is seeing a dramatic surge in its burn rate, with the latest data showing a 466.02% increase over the past 24 hours. In total, 11.8 million SHIB tokens have been burned in the last day, signaling growing enthusiasm in the community for reducing the token supply and driving up scarcity. Shiba Inu […]

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Ripple Labs Mints Another 1M RLUSD, Launch Tomorrow?

Ripple Labs has completed the minting of 1 million RLUSD tokens, signaling a pivotal move toward the launch of its highly anticipated dollar-pegged stablecoin. This development follows approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This week, NYDFS granted Ripple the green light to introduce RLUSD as a compliant alternative in the competitive […]

Donald Trump Promises 'Something Great' for Crypto's Future

Donald Trump Promises ‘Something Great’ for Crypto’s Future

Donald Trump, the incoming U.S. President, revealed an ambitious vision for crypto during a recent visit to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). While speaking to Jim Cramer, Trump emphasized his determination to position the United States as a global leader in the cryptocurrency sector. Donald Trump Reveals Upcoming Crypto Plans “We’re gonna do something […]

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XRP A ‘Huge Loser’ in RLUSD Saga, Cardano Founder Speaks Out

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson voiced his criticism regarding Ripple Labs’ RLUSD stablecoin approval by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on December 10. He mentioned how the situation is disadvantageous for XRP. His comments stemmed from an ongoing debate about Wyoming’s decision to exclude Ripple’s RLUSD from its stablecoin issuance process, a move […]

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Can XRP Price Hit $5 After Ripple’s RLUSD Launch?

XRP price is drawing significant attention as its price nears a crucial resistance point. A prominent crypto analyst, known as Dark Defender, recently highlighted on X that XRP price is close to completing an ABC corrective wave on the daily chart. XRP Price Analysis Amid RLUSD Launch According to the analyst, “It will be confirmed […]

Ripple CEO Gets Into Heated Clash, SEC Appeal Grabs Spotlight

Ripple CEO Gets Into Heated Clash, SEC Appeal Grabs Spotlight

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and former SEC official John Reed Stark engaged in a contentious exchange. The clash centered on the SEC’s ongoing crypto enforcement approach with the recent XRP case appeal grabbing spotlight. The debate unfolded on X (formerly Twitter) following the airing of a segment on 60 Minutes featuring crypto’s rise to mainstream […]

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XRP Price: Analysts Reveal New ATH Target Amid $84M Whale Move

XRP price has recently shown signs of significant movement recently. Analysts and traders have turned their focus toward XRP’s price trajectory following substantial whale activity and notable technical developments. XRP Whale Transfers Signal Potential Price Fluctuations A major transfer of 34.94 million XRP, valued at roughly $84 million, has drawn attention within the crypto community. […]

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Ripple CLO Blasts SEC’s Gensler Over “Absurd” Claims in Binance Case

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chair, Gary Gensler. The move follows the agency’s recent filing in the Binance lawsuit. The timing of this legal move has sparked debate, as the SEC could soon undergo leadership changes. Ripple CLO Fumes at SEC & […]