Michael Ndu-okeke

Over a six-year journalism career and more than 1,000 published pieces, Michael Nduokeke has evolved from a digital-media polymath into a trusted authority on blockchain and digital assets. His combination of rapid-fire news coverage and deeply researched explainers helps onboard new users into crypto. Michael’s editorial rigor, honed across finance and investigative beats, now powers our long-form crypto features and brings clarity to one of the world’s fastest-moving sectors.

261 articles published

Bitcoin

Bitcoin ETFs Record Worst Day of Inflow, pulling in Only $18.4 Million

The 11 Bitcoin ETFs recorded their worst day of trading yesterday pulling in only $18.4 million. The Bitcoin ETFs witnessed abysmal investor activity, with transactions occurring in only two ETF products out of the existing eleven. The drop in trading activity follows heavy days of inflow and Outflows in the ETF, making yesterday's poor outing…

January 29, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

News

Bitwise Investments Joins Race for Memecoin ETFs with Dogecoin S-1 Filling

Bitwise Investment made the first step in a proposed Dogecoin Exchange Traded Funds launch by filing an S-1 form to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Asset managers who already offer Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are looking to get into memecoins ETFs too. The development was revealed by James Seyyfart, Bloomberg’s ETF Analyst and top…

January 29, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

News

Crypto.com Set to Suspend Tether and Paypal’s Stablecoins based on MICA’s Law

Crypto.com, a leading crypto exchange, announced it is suspending Tether USDT and Paypal’s PYUSD from its platform following MiCA law on digital assets. The suspension of the stablecoins takes effect on January 31st with other digital assets like Crypto.com Staked ETH and Crypto.com Staked SOL. The crypto exchange platform deemed the digital assets unauthorized according…

January 29, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

Bitcoin News

Czech National Bank Governor Proposes to Invest 5% of 140 Billion Euros Reserve in Bitcoin.

Czech National Bank Chief Aleš Michl proposed the country invest 5% of its 140 billion Euros reserve in Bitcoin as part of its diversification efforts. The development confirms the Czech Republic as one of the countries looking to adopt a Bitcoin reserve using portions of their fund. The Bank’s Chairman confirmed that the proposal will…

January 29, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

Ethereum News

Ethereum ETFs lose $136.2 million, Continuing Poor Performance

The nine Ethereum ETFs continued their run of poor form recording outflows and low investor activity. The Ethereum ETFs lost $136.2 million yesterday following a general market dip that reflected on both the traditional financial market and crypto markets. Three Ethereum ETF funds recorded outflows yesterday with only one of the funds pulling in funds. …

January 28, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

Bitcoin News

Bloodbath as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $457.6 Million Following Market Dip

The 11 Bitcoin exchange-traded funds lost $457.6 million yesterday following a bloodbath that swept across both the traditional financial markets and the crypto market. The $457.6 million outflow yesterday was the first net outflow recorded by the Bitcoin ETFs in the past 7 trading days. Five Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows ranging from over $100 million…

January 28, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

News

Ledger Wallet Co-Founder David Balland Rescued after Losing a Finger to Kidnappers in Central France

Mr. David Balland, co-founder of Ledger Wallet, was rescued by French authorities on Jan 22 following the kidnapping of the crypto founder and his wife on Jan 21. Mr. Balland lost a finger to the kidnappers, who sent a video of the mutilated finger to his family and colleague demanding a ransom of 10 million…

January 28, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

Bitcoin News

Japan’s Metaplanet Draws Up Financial Plan to Make Largest Bitcoin Buy in Asian Stock Market History

Japanese listed firm Metaplanet announced a financial plan to raise money for what will become the largest Bitcoin acquisition in Asian Stock Market History. The Japanese firm announced on X that it would issue 21 million stock options with a 0% discount rate, raising approximately $745 million to purchase additional Bitcoin. メタプラネットは割引率0%の新株予約権2100万株を発行し、ビットコイン追加購入資金として約1160億円を調達します。アジア株式市場史上最大規模のビットコイン購入資金の調達となります。 pic.twitter.com/qEvV3sqYE5 — Metaplanet…

January 28, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

News

Analyst Reveals there could be 100 million Crypto Tokens by the end of 2025

Conor Grogan, a crypto analyst, revealed the alarming rate at which crypto assets are created, questioning its sustainability. Grogan shared his observation with an X post comparing the number of available tokens during the 2017 -2018 alt season to what is available now. There are 36.4+ million crypto tokens today. We are on pace to…

January 27, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

Bitcoin News

Microstrategy acquires fresh 10,107 BTC for $1.1 billion

Microstrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by an additional 10,107 BTC. The Chairman of the Business intelligence firm, Michael Saylor, announced the new acquisition on his X page, giving the necessary details. MicroStrategy has acquired 10,107 BTC for ~$1.1 billion at ~$105,596 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield…

January 27, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke