Shiba Inu (SHIB) has reached a record number of wallet holders despite its price remaining stagnant at $0.000012, signaling sustained community engagement amid market quietude. The surge to over 1.5
The post Why MARA Stock Could Outperform Bitcoin in This Bull Market appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Many investors are keeping a close eye on MARA stock — the publicly traded Bitcoin mining company, Mara Holdings. While buying Bitcoin directly is one option, some prefer investing in Bitcoin mining stocks like MARA for several practical reasons, as explained by an analyst. Why Mining Stocks? Unlike holding Bitcoin, which requires managing private keys and digital wallets, mining stocks are traded like regular company shares on the stock market. This makes them easier for traditional investors to access. Plus, mining stocks come with fewer regulatory concerns compared to direct crypto investing and can even fit into retirement accounts. About Mara Holdings Founded in Florida in 2010, the company originally operated under the name Marathon Patent Group. It switched to Bitcoin mining in 2021 and later rebranded as Mara Holdings in 2024. Today, it’s one of the largest Bitcoin miners in North America, known for using renewable energy and advanced cooling systems to run its operations. As of early 2025, Mara’s mining power reached over 54 exahashes per second — meaning its machines can make over 54 quintillion guesses per second while mining Bitcoin. In simple terms, it’s one of the fastest and most powerful mining setups out there. A Unique Bitcoin Strategy In mid-2024, MARA announced a full “HODL” strategy, deciding not to sell any of its mined Bitcoin to cover expenses. Instead, it started aggressively buying more Bitcoin from the market. To support this plan, MARA launched several stock offerings, including a massive $2 billion stock sale in March 2025. Thanks to this strategy, Mara has built up a huge Bitcoin reserve. In the first three months of 2025 alone, it mined 2,286 BTC, increasing its total holdings to over 48,100 BTC — the second-highest stash among public companies after Michael Saylor’s firm. The Bigger Picture Mara’s decision to hold onto its Bitcoin rather than sell it could significantly increase the company’s value, especially as Bitcoin’s price rises. Many other mining firms are now following a similar strategy, showing growing confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term future.
eToro’s Q1 2025 financial results highlight robust growth across its crypto and investment platforms, driven by increased user engagement and expanded product offerings. The company’s strategic expansion into new markets
Although the bill would allow the National Bank of Ukraine to acquire crypto assets like Bitcoin as part of state reserves, it would not require the bank to do so.
Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $431 million in inflows, marking the largest surge since late May and signaling renewed institutional interest in the crypto market. BlackRock’s IBIT led the inflows with
Ethereum has strong support; above $2800 could reach $3650 soon. Injective hit 2 billion transactions; above $15 may rise to $31. Hyperliquid users tripled; wait for $39 pullback before buying more. The U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins recently made a big statement in support of Bitcoin and crypto. This positive stance helped push the crypto market higher. Bitcoin is now close to setting a new all-time high. Yesterday, Bitcoin saw a price jump, breaking past $106,000 and $109,000 levels, and even touched $110,000 before pulling back slightly. Altcoins also slipped into the green zone and reacted positively. Here are four altcoins by AltcoinBuzz , that could be setting the stage for a bigger rally in the coming weeks: Altcoin 1: Chainlink (LINK) Chainlink has been making headlines lately and according to the founder, Sergey Nazarov, Chainlink is quickly connecting old finance systems with blockchain technology. Chainlink runs most of Ethereum’s oracle system and supports over $60 billion in DeFi. Source: CoinMarketCap Right now, Chainlink’s price is at a tricky point. It needs to go above $16 to confirm the bullish reversal. If it can stay above th… The post SEC Chairman’s Support Sparks Bitcoin Surge: 4 Altcoins to Watch for Rally appeared first on Coin Edition .
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Financial commentator Gary Cardone ignited a heated debate this week after he accused XRP of siding with authoritarian powers to stay relevant. His statements followed speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) could use the XRP Ledger to power its upcoming digital euro project. No formal decision has been made by the ECB, but the rumor alone was enough to stir strong opinions. Cardone Slams XRP And Christine Lagarde Cardone didn’t hold back in his comments. He said XRP would “take any path it needs to survive,” even if that meant teaming up with “the most oppressive people on the planet.” He called ECB President Christine Lagarde “Ms. Cringe” and claimed she wants to turn Europe into a “prison continent.” Is XRP The Covid-19 Of Finance? Expert Thinks So It didn’t stop there. Cardone compared the altcoin’s role in global finance to a second wave of Covid-19. “It’s Covid-19 Part Two in finance,” he posted. He also said supporting XRP is like voting for “European warmongers.” These comments lit a fire under the XRP community, who were quick to respond. XRP will take any path they need to survive including coordinating with the most oppressive people on planet Earth, one of them pictured below, Ms Cringe, who will do whatever is needed to turn Europe into a Prison Continent, so there is martial law everywhere and they can scam… https://t.co/ZfXFhWQoiD — Gary Cardone (@GaryCardone) June 9, 2025 Rumors About The Digital Euro Continue There’s been growing talk that the ECB might launch the digital euro using blockchain tech. Some believe the Ledger is in the running. But so far, the central bank hasn’t confirmed anything. It hasn’t even committed to launching the digital euro yet. The European Parliament still needs to approve it. Ripple , the company tied to XRP, has held talks with central banks in countries like Palau and Georgia. They’ve already launched pilot programs with Ripple’s help. But that doesn’t mean the ECB is next in line. Despite the lack of official backing, XRP fans are hopeful. Any involvement with a central bank brings a level of legitimacy. For some, it’s exciting. For others, it’s a red flag. Supporters Push Back On Cardone’s Claims Crypto influencers wasted no time hitting back at Cardone. Robert Doyle, known online as Crypto Sensei, called the claims “factually wrong” and clarified there’s no proof the ECB picked XRP Ledger for anything. Moon Lambo, another well-known voice in the crypto community, said Cardone may have fallen for fake news. He even suggested Cardone is pushing an agenda, calling it “XRP Derangement Syndrome.” You suffer from the affliction known as $XRP derangement syndrome. — Moon Lambo (@MoonLamboio) May 10, 2025 Moon Lambo linked to the ECB’s official website, showing that no platform decisions have been made. He warned that careless posts damage credibility and urged Cardone to act with integrity. Divided Views Over Altcoin’s Role In Global Finance This debate reveals a bigger split in the crypto world. Some people think working with governments and banks shows that a crypto project is useful. Others say it’s a betrayal of what crypto was built for—freedom from centralized control. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView
Cryptocurrency analyst Simeon Koch, in his latest analysis, drew attention to the strategic importance of Bitcoin for the economic and geopolitical future of the United States. According to Koch, Bitcoin has become indispensable not only for individual investors but also for the US government. Koch examined Donald Trump’s drastic change in attitude towards Bitcoin. Describing Bitcoin as a “valueless bubble” in 2019, Trump signed a decree in the White House declaring Bitcoin a “strategic state reserve” after his re-election in 2024. Koch argues that this change is not random but part of a deliberate plan. The economic part of this plan is that Trump’s family runs a crypto fund, invests in Bitcoin mining and makes millions with their own memecoins. But that’s not the real issue, Koch says. Alongside Trump, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has also completely changed his view on Bitcoin over the years. While Fink once described Bitcoin as a “money laundering index,” he began to describe it as a “financial revolution” by 2023. Koch says that these changes in attitude are not so much about personal gain but rather an effort to maintain the US’s economic leadership. The US’s global supremacy is based on three pillars: the dollar being the global reserve currency, the high demand for US bonds and technological leadership. Bitcoin and crypto markets have the capacity to play a strategic role in all three of these areas. Since 2020, the US government debt has increased from $23 trillion to $36 trillion, while the money supply has increased from $1.8 trillion to $2.4 trillion. Koch says that this level of debt would have long ago bankrupted any other country, but the US has been able to carry the burden thanks to the dollar’s global position. Related News: Secret Bitcoin Activities of a Company Supported by Donald Trump in the US Have Been Revealed - Here Are the Details This is where the crypto market comes in. The stablecoin market is a huge liquidity pool with a size of around $250 billion. Large issuers like Tether back most of their reserves with US Treasury bonds. This gives the crypto sector an important role in indirect financing of US debt. Citing Standard Chartered’s analysis, Koch argues that the stablecoin market could reach $2 trillion by 2028, in which case stablecoin issuers alone would own 15% of U.S. bonds. According to Simeon Koch, Bitcoin and crypto markets in general have become not only an investment tool, but also a lifeline for the sustainability of the US economy. The shift towards crypto by both political and financial elites is not only due to individual interests, but also systemic needs. As a result, Koch says the U.S. needs Bitcoin more than ever to maintain its economic stability and global leadership: “This is no longer an option, it’s a necessity.” Just a few years ago, many US officials viewed the growing power of stablecoin issuers in the bond market as a threat to the national budget. But the picture has quickly changed. Today, the crypto industry is supported by regulatory frameworks and encouraged to grow, provided, of course, that major players like Tether and Circle remain loyal to the US and its dollar. To strengthen this connection, a new bill called the “GENIUS Act” is currently being discussed in the US Congress. According to the bill, stablecoin issuers will be required to back the majority of the digital assets they issue with US Treasury bonds. The idea behind this strategy is clear: The more bonds stablecoin companies buy, the more easily the US can finance its budget deficit. At the same time, the fact that these companies hold large amounts of dollar reserves allows excess liquidity to be drawn out of the system, giving the US Federal Reserve more leeway to stimulate the economy by printing new dollars. According to Koch, Trump and his team have a clear understanding that the crypto market is not only a “liquidity sponge” against inflation, but also a loyal buyer of US debt. Therefore, the government’s welcoming approach to the crypto market is a natural consequence of this conscious strategy. According to the analyst, Donald Trump’s goal of making the US a global crypto leader also fits perfectly with this equation. The stronger the blockchain, the more transactions are made in US dollars. This means more dollar reserves are drawn into the system. If the dollar’s dominance in the crypto market is maintained, the US could also offset potential losses in the petrodollar system. For decades, the dollar’s dominant role in oil trading has been a cornerstone of US economic dominance. Now, crypto has the potential to take on that role. But this new collaboration is a double-edged sword: the crypto market is both gaining more traction and demand, and increasing its reliance on US-centric monetary policies and bonds. According to Simeon Koch’s analysis, Trump’s call to “never sell your Bitcoin” stems not from a crypto belief, but from a cold-blooded geostrategic calculation. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Analyst Makes Bold Claim: “Bitcoin Doesn’t Need the US, the US Needs Bitcoin” – Here’s Why
Ethereum has recently surpassed Bitcoin in a critical trading metric, with its 24-hour derivatives volume reaching an impressive $114 billion, signaling a shift in market dynamics. This milestone aligns with