Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, January 17th, 2025, Chainwire Reppo Labs, a Crypto x AI company spun out of Protocol Labs Venture Studio in March 2024, has successfully raised $2.2 million in funding to develop critical infrastructure that enables permissionless collaboration on niche datasets between data owners/warehouses and AI developers and agents. Using Reppo as a […]

Trump’s term may witness the adoption of a US Bitcoin reserve. Is this the only way forward or a rather large nail in the dollar’s coffin?

This week saw Algo through a slight shift in the trend after a month correction. It looks strong on the day and seems set for a fresh rally. After rallying by over 6x in a month, Algo tried to end last year on a strong note but the bears stole the show following a major […]

An Ethereum (ETH)-competitor is printing gains after receiving support from the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume. In a new announcement, Binance says it will be adding support for Sonic (S), formerly known as Fantom (FTM), to many of its programs. “Binance is excited to announce that Sonic will be added to Binance Simple Earn, […]

Donald Trump is planning to release an executive order elevating crypto as a “national imperative or priority,” reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the plans on Jan. 17. The order, which may come shortly after his Jan. 20 inauguration or even on day one, is intended to guide government agencies to work with the crypto […]

Tom Emmer’s new appointment in Congress signals a push to foster an environment where digital asset innovation flourishes under pro-technology, American-led values. The Future of Digital Assets: A Powerful New Direction From Congress Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. The […]

Digital asset infrastructure provider BitGo has elevated Brett Reeves to Head of European Sales while maintaining his existing role as Head of Go Network. His over two decades of experience at leading investment banks in London’s City is expected to support the company’s expansion across the European continent. BitGo Expands European Leadership, Names Brett Reeves […]

Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence U.S. policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments …

Oroswap, founded by a team of Zignaly Community OGs, announced that it has been building in stealth on ZIGChain – the upcoming purpose-driven blockchain for wealth generation. Giving first-hand visibility to the massive developer ecosystem that ZIGChain has. A full-fledged DEX with Standard AMM & CLMM capabilities together with a robust feature-rich roadmap, Oroswap (“Oro” […]

US Bitcoin ETFs have transformed the cryptocurrency landscape in their inaugural year with BlackRock’s IBIT emerging as a standout performer, accumulating over US$50 billion in assets under management. Kaiko’s analysis reveals the ETFs played a crucial role in maintaining Bitcoin’s price stability during significant market pressures including government liquidations and macro-economic shocks throughout 2024. The […]

The Trump administration is reportedly considering expanding strategic reserves beyond Bitcoin to include other cryptocurrencies like Solana, USD Coin and XRP. A high-profile Crypto Ball organised by David Sacks in Washington DC has sold out with tickets ranging from $2,500 to $1 million, featuring dinner with Trump and major industry leaders. Republican SEC commissioners Peirce […]

XRP has captured nearly a third of Coinbase’s trading volume

Experts predict that under the incoming Trump administration, the capital going into US crypto startups will only increase.

A widely followed crypto analyst says one under-the-radar altcoin is about to break out while updating his outlook on the top two digital assets by market cap. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 763,900 followers on the social media platform X that Clearpool Protocol (CPOOL), a decentralized marketplace […]

The top crypto exchange by trading volume in the United States is launching a new Bitcoin (BTC)-backed loan program for US clients. In a new announcement to the social media platform X, Coinbase says users will be able to borrow USDC against BTC with the new program. “Bitcoin-backed loans are here. Borrow USDC against bitcoin, […]

TL;DR Coinbase launches on-chain Bitcoin-backed loans through Morpho, a DeFi protocol on the Base network.  Customers can borrow up to $100,000 in USDC using their Bitcoin holdings as collateral.  The loans are managed by Morpho, with Coinbase providing the interface for easy and fast access to the services. Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange […]

Investors Flock to Arctic Pablo’s Presale, Goatseus Maximus’ Market Gains, and MEW’s Underdog Resilience in 2025 Cryptocurrency enthusiasts take note! The meme coin market has never been more exciting, with Arctic Pablo, Goatseus Maximus, and Cat in a Dog’s World breaking new ground. From adventurous narratives to unparalleled deflationary mechanisms, these projects redefine how we […]

South Korean financial authorities – Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) – reported a suspect of price manipulation in the virtual asset market to the prosecution. This marks the first case processed through formal investigation procedures under the newly enforced Virtual Asset Act, effective July 19, 2024. The case followed a structured […]

On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa Bitcoin Trade, to operate as virtual asset service providers. Provisional Authorization First Step in Two-Step Licensing Process The Namibian central bank announced on Jan. 13 that it had granted provisional authorization to two entities to operate […]

Instant cryptocurrency exchange Changelly announced today (Thursday) the addition of Revolut’s payment infrastructure to its platform, enabling cryptocurrency purchases for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Changelly Adds Revolut as Payment Provider for European Market The technical integration allows users to purchase cryptocurrencies using Revolut Ramp, expanding the payment options available on Changelly’s platform. […]

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Litecoin has observed a sharp increase of over 19% in the past day. Here’s what on-chain data says could be behind the rally. Litecoin Has Overperformed Market With A Strong Surge In The Last 24 Hours The past day has seen recovery from the cryptocurrency sector as a whole, but Litecoin in particular has stood […]

Prominent Bitcoin supporter Kiyosaki makes stunning Bitcoin price prediction

A Bitcoin price of $150,000 may be “absolutely silly low,” says a crypto trader, citing the expected widespread adoption by countries and corporations that will use it as a store of value.

A closely followed crypto analyst says that one top-10 altcoin is forming one of the most bullish digital asset market structures around. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Ali Martinez tells his 108,000 followers on the social media platform X that payments altcoin XRP is forming a bull pennant pattern. A bull pennant pattern […]

XRP reaches a seven-year high above US$3 as potential ETF approval looms for 2025, bolstered by anticipated changes in SEC leadership with Gary Gensler’s departure. The SEC’s recent appeal against Ripple focuses narrowly on specific sales and distributions rather than XRP’s security status, which was already ruled not to be a security in 2023. Recent […]

TL;DR Hedera’s mainnet upgrade to version 0.57 has driven HBAR inflows to a 27-day high, generating significant trading activity. HBAR’s Elder-Ray Index shows strong buying pressure, suggesting a potential bullish trend and optimism among investors. HBAR faces resistance at $0.39 and support at $0.33, with significant potential to break this barrier and continue its rise. […]

TL;DR Tether launches its USDT0 token using Kraken’s Ethereum scaling layer, known as Ink, to optimize transfers between blockchains.  USDT0 aims to become a unified liquidity layer through LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token standard, offering greater efficiency and scalability.  The collaboration strengthens the focus on innovation and security for both Tether and Kraken, two leaders in […]

In a recent conversation with Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, Sean Farrell, it was posited that bitcoin could climb to $175,000 within the year. This statement came shortly after the firm’s co-founder, Tom Lee, asserted on CNBC that bitcoin is poised to be the top-performing asset of the year. Farrell’s Forecast: Bitcoin to Breach […]

South Korea’s top cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, is facing a regulatory storm. Accused of breaching Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations, the platform faces a suspension that could bar it from registering new users for six months. According to local media publication Naver, The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), part of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission, issued the […]

Investing.com — Komainu Holdings Ltd., a cryptocurrency custodian supported by Nomura Holdings (NYSE:NMR) Inc., has secured a $75 million …

Solana has captured the spotlight this week with its volatile price action, demonstrating resilience amidst market uncertainty. After dropping to a low of $168, SOL surged over 22% to reach $207, signaling renewed strength and bullish momentum. This impressive recovery has reignited optimism among investors and analysts alike, many of whom now anticipate a swift […]