Wayne Jones

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Articles

Former SEC Head Gensler Slams Crypto Fundamentals, Endorses Bitcoin

1 week ago | cryptopotato.com | Wayne Jones

Gary Gensler has once again voiced concern over the crypto industry, stating that most digital assets are driven almost entirely by market sentiment rather than solid fundamentals. In a recent appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, the former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair warned that this makes many altcoins vulnerable to sudden collapse.
Bitcoin ETFs, Corporate Buyers Are Quietly Stabilizing BTC Prices: Analyst

1 week ago | cryptopotato.com | Wayne Jones

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has weathered multiple storms this year, yet it remains stubbornly stable in the mid-$80,000 range. According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, the resilience comes from a shift in ownership: institutional investors and corporate giants like Strategy are now the main buyers, soaking up supply that once rattled retail-dominated markets.
BASE Token Dumps and Pumps as ‘Content Coins’ Spark Debate

1 week ago | cryptopotato.com | Wayne Jones

Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase, sparked controversy after launching Base Is For Everyone (BASE), a token tied to on-chain content rather than a traditional meme coin or project. The token initially surged to a $17 million market cap before crashing, only to rebound 64% in the last 24 hours amid heated debate over its purpose and legitimacy. Price Action and Insider Trading AllegationsThe token’s launch was anything but smooth.
OKX Returns to US Market Following $505M DOJ Deal

1 week ago | cryptopotato.com | Wayne Jones

OKX announced on Tuesday that it is reopening its U.S. crypto exchange and introducing a new Web3 wallet for American users. The move follows a $505 million deal with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier this year. The Launch Details“We’re officially launching in the U.S. with our centralized exchange and powerful multi-chain Web3 Wallet,” announced the company.
MSTR Outshines Magnificent 7 With 133% 1-Year Return Fueled By Bitcoin

1 week ago | cryptopotato.com | Wayne Jones

In a period marked by economic turbulence, Strategy is quietly outperforming Silicon Valley’s brightest stars, delivering a staggering 133% return over the past 12 months. The company’s Bitcoin-holding plan has seen it eclipse the so-called “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, which have slumped under the weight of a global trade war.
OM Jumps 30% as Mantra CEO Announces Team Token Burn to Rebuild Trust After Crash

1 week ago | cryptopotato.com | Wayne Jones

After suffering a devastating 90% plunge a few days ago, Mantra (OM) is staging a partial rebound. CEO John Patrick Mullin has pledged to burn his entire team’s token allocation, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, as a bold move to win back community trust following a massive liquidation event that rattled the ecosystem. A Crash and a ComebackOn April 13, OM nosedived nearly 90% in under 24 hours, triggering panic and a wave of forced liquidations across crypto exchanges.
White House Mulls Bitcoin Reserve Backed by Gold and Tariffs

1 week ago | cryptopotato.com | Wayne Jones

According to Bo Hines, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, the Trump administration is exploring the creation of a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve funded through alternative government revenue streams. Speaking in a recent White House interview with investor Anthony Pompliano, he revealed that officials are assessing the use of revenue from tariffs and the revaluation of existing gold reserves to fund Bitcoin purchases.
Bitcoin's Demand Reversal Sparks Bullish Momentum as Price Nears $86K

1 week ago | cryptopotato.com | Wayne Jones

Bitcoin’s “apparent demand” has flipped from negative to positive for the first time in 2025, signaling growing accumulation by investors. With the cryptocurrency hovering near $86,000 and its market dominance surpassing 60%, analysts are debating whether this marks the start of a fresh rally toward all-time highs.
Binance Faces Service Disruptions Due to AWS Data Center Outage

1 week ago | cryptopotato.com | Wayne Jones

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, experienced service disruption earlier today after an Amazon Web Service (AWS) data center outage caused transaction failures and forced it to halt withdrawals temporarily. The incident reignited concerns about the dependency on cloud infrastructure by centralized crypto platforms and the fragility of even the largest players in the crypto space. What Happened?
Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 4,525 BTC with $26.3M Buy

1 week ago | cryptopotato.com | Wayne Jones

Metaplanet has once again reinforced its commitment to Bitcoin, acquiring an additional 319 BTC worth approximately $26.3 million at an average price of $82,549 each. This latest buy brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC, valued at about $386.3 million. Relentless Bitcoin AccumulationThe publicly traded company listed on the Tokyo Exchange has been steadily building its Bitcoin treasury since 2023 through a combination of strategic financial maneuvers.