California Man Indicted In <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Trading Scam – Forbes
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Daniel Chartraw of South Lake Tahoe, California was recently indicted on wire fraud charges alleging that through his companies Crypto-Pal LLC and …

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Bitcoin Proves Its Mettle, Becomes Less Volatile Than Major Tech Giants
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The volatility of Bitcoin is currently lower than that of some of the largest tech equities, such as AMD, Nvidia, and PayPal. This shift represents an important turning point in the cryptocurrency’s development from a speculative asset to a more reliable investment choice. Data from IntoTheBlock indicates that this development is a result of growing […]

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Coinbase launches Bitcoin-backed loans through Morpho DeFi partnership
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Coinbase vice president Max Branzburg said the product demonstrates the exchange’s “commitment to economic freedom.”

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Bitcoin ETFs Halt Four Days of Outflows With $755 Million Inflow
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ETF data from Jan. 15 reveals a strong rebound for bitcoin ETFs after four days of successive outflows, with ether ETFs also seeing another day of inflows. Bitcoin ETFs Back in the Green After Consecutive Losses Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a series of outflows over four days, with $1.22 billion exiting the 12 U.S. […]

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Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction for January 16
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How long is correction of Ethereum (ETH) going to last?

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NFTs in Decline: Trading Activity Hits a Four-Year Low in 2024
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TL;DR NFT market trading volumes and sales counts hit a four-year low in 2024, with annual trading volumes falling by 19% and sales counts dipping by 18% compared to 2023. Despite a surge in the broader crypto market, NFTs struggled with inflated valuations, leading to significant drops in trading volumes throughout the year. Gaming-related NFTs […]

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USDT Dominates as Stablecoins Drive 35.5% of Crypto Transactions
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TL;DR Stablecoins accounted for 35.5% of all crypto transactions in 2024, with USDT leading at an impressive 97.2%.  The United States leads cryptocurrency purchases, surpassing Germany and the United Kingdom, while Nigeria and Ukraine show rapid growth.  TRON overtook Bitcoin as the most-used blockchain for payments, standing out for its efficiency, low costs, and broad […]

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Trader Says Ethereum Rival To Go Much Higher, Updates Outlook on Altcoin That’s Up 13,103% in Under Three Months
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A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on a large-cap Ethereum (ETH) competitor. The analyst pseudonymously known as Sherpa tells his 239,200 followers on the social media platform X that Solana (SOL) has more upside potential, even as the Ethereum challenger sits around 30% below the all-time high of about $263 reached […]

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Analyst Says One Factor Could Be a Headwind for Bitcoin, Outlines ‘Line in the Sand’ BTC Must Overcome
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Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen is issuing a warning on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship digital asset hovers below $100,000. In a new video, Cowen tells his 858,000 YouTube subscribers that a continued rise in the yield on the US Treasury 10-year will have a bearish impact on Bitcoin. According to Cowen, Bitcoin could behave similarly […]

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Breaking Down the 4 Best New Meme Coins with 1000X Potential: Don’t Miss These Emerging Gems
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Are you ready to uncover some of the most exciting opportunities in the crypto space? Meme coins have been shaking up the market, and presales are where the real thrill begins. If you’ve been wondering which projects have the most potential to skyrocket, you’re in the right place. These best new meme coins with 1000X […]

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X Is Fiat
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Follow Aaron on Nostr or X. In his Take from yesterday, Frank invited bitcoiners to join Nostr: “The world’s biggest bitcoin circular economy.” I endorse this invitation; Nostr aligns much better with Bitcoin’s original values than — specifically — Elon Musk’s X. In much the same way that the money in your bank account isn’t really […]

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Bitcoin Price Above $100,000 Renews Hope, Analyst Reveals The Cycle Top
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With the Bitcoin price back above $100,000, there have been discussions about what could mark the cycle top for the flagship crypto. Crypto analyst Tony Severino has provided some insights on this, revealing around what price target the market top could be considered.  Potential Cycle Top For The Bitcoin Price In an X post, Tony […]

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Crypto-friendly trading platform eToro files for US IPO
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Crypto-friendly trading platform eToro has filed for a US IPO, reportedly targeting a $5 billion valuation, and plans to expand by listing in New York soon.

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Fun No More: Law Firm Pursues Legal Action Against Pump.fun as Platform Cashes in Millions
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US law firm Burwick announces legal action against pump.fun on behalf of memecoin investors who lost funds through the platform, which allegedly enabled various forms of harmful content while collecting substantial fees. Despite the platform’s controversial status and the fact that only 0.4% of its 14 million wallets have made significant profits, pump.fun’s founders have […]

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Italy’s Largest Bank Buys $1 Million Worth of Bitcoin as Texas, Oklahoma Join List of US States Pondering Bitcoin Reserve
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Intesa Sanpaolo’s CEO shifted from calling digital assets a bubble in 2017 to purchasing 11 Bitcoin in 2025, though emphasising it’s primarily to serve sophisticated clients’ needs. Malaysia’s Prime Minister signals a significant policy shift toward crypto adoption, driven by digital transformation demands and the need to keep pace with technological changes. Thailand demonstrates openness […]

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Hong Kong Opens Express Lane for Crypto Exchanges
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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong unveiled a streamlined licensing approach for virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), marking another significant shift in the region’s cryptocurrency regulatory landscape in recent months. Hong Kong Streamlines Crypto Trading Platform Licensing Process The new framework eliminates the previous two-phase assessment system in favor of a single, […]

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Upstate finance experts warn of rise in <b>cryptocurrency</b> scams – WSPA
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(WSPA) – Financial experts in the Upstate are putting people on high alert about cryptocurrency scams. This comes after the FBI reported $5.6 billion …

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Nubank Expands USDC Rewards Program to All Customers
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Nubank, the largest Latam neobank, has announced the expansion of its USDC rewards program to all customers. This expansion follows a phased rollout announced in May, which opened access to dollar-based stablecoins in Brazil. Nubank Opens Access to USDC Rewards Program Nubank, one of the biggest companies in Latin America and the largest neobank in […]

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XLM Price Prediction for January 15
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Does Stellar (XLM) have energy for ongoing growth?

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DRV is now available for funding & trading!
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We’re thrilled to announce that DRV is now available for funding and trading on Kraken! Funding and trading DRV funding and trading is live as of 12:00 AM UTC today, January 15, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit.’ Make sure to […]

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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Predicts Explosion of Corporate Bitcoin Purchases in ‘Overlooked Megatrend’
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Matt Hougan thinks the burgeoning trend of corporate Bitcoin (BTC) purchases is only beginning. In a new analysis, the chief investment officer of the crypto asset management firm Bitwise predicts that hundreds of companies will add BTC to their corporate treasuries in the next 12–18 months, which he thinks will cause the Bitcoin market to […]

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Trump-era policies may fuel tokenized real-world assets surge
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RWAs are set to transform finance, with stablecoins, tokenized products and regulatory shifts in the US paving the way for 2025 growth.

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Ripple Leads the Market: Why is XRP Up Today?
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TL;DR Ripple’s XRP has surged over 6% in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of $2.89, outperforming the wider cryptocurrency market. Key drivers include a JPMorgan report suggesting a spot ETF for XRP, anticipated pro-crypto policy shifts under President-elect Donald Trump, and significant whale activity. Positive developments in Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC […]

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9 Best Altcoins to Buy Now: Your January 2025 Investment Guide
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Have you been keeping an eye on the crypto market’s most promising projects this January 2025? The landscape is evolving rapidly, and several standout cryptocurrencies are carving their path toward long-term growth and innovation. Ripple continues to lead in securing regulatory clarity, positioning itself as a top contender for the future of cross-border payments. Binance, […]

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Why Hundreds of Companies Will Buy Bitcoin in 2025
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Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Bitwise, has issued a bold prediction: hundreds of companies will buy Bitcoin as a treasury asset over the next 12 to 18 months. The shift, which Hougan describes as an “overlooked megatrend,” has the potential to significantly influence Bitcoin’s market trajectory. MicroStrategy: The Torchbearer of Corporate Bitcoin Adoption […]

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Bitcoin May Target $145,000 To $249,000 Under Trump Administration: Report
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According to CryptoQuant’s latest weekly report, Bitcoin (BTC) could target a price range between $145,000 and $249,000 in 2025. The report cites rising institutional capital inflows and favorable crypto regulations as key drivers of Bitcoin’s potential price appreciation. Bitcoin To Benefit From Increasing Institutional Flows Following a flash crash to $89,256 earlier this week, Bitcoin […]

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Malaysia Explores Crypto Policies: Consults with the UAE and Binance Founder
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The Malaysian government is considering a cryptocurrency policy, and its Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has discussed this with leaders in Abu Dhabi and Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao, as reported by the New Straits Times. Prime Minister Kicks Off Discussions Addressing the local media at the end of his three-day visit to Abu Dhabi, […]

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Stellar (XLM) <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Breaks Out: 30% Surge Incoming? – Watcher Guru
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The Stellar (XLM) cryptocurrency is climbing, surging 9% today and 15% in the past week. The coin now sits in 12th place by the market cap.

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Chainalysis Acquires AI Fraud Detection Firm That Has Teamed Up With Binance and Coinbase
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Blockchain data analysis firm Chainalysis has acquired Alterya, a fraud detection solution powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The AI solution has worked with top crypto and fintech firms like Coinbase, Binance and Block and monitors more than $8 billion worth of fiat and crypto transactions a month, according to a new press release from Chainalysis. […]

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SEC Chief: Bitcoin Clear but 15,000 Crypto Tokens Face Uncertain Fate
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SEC chair warns most crypto tokens lack compliance and face uncertain futures, while bitcoin, compared to gold, stands as a speculative but enduring asset. SEC Chief: Bitcoin Sets the Standard While Crypto Tokens Face Tougher Laws Outgoing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler defended his regulatory stance on cryptocurrency in an interview […]

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Michael Saylor Reveals How Much Bitcoin Is Worth
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Michael Saylor will continue buying Bitcoin, as he reveals how much he believes digital gold is worth

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Take profit/stop loss orders now available for spot and margin trading
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It’s here! Take profit/stop loss (TP/SL) orders are now available for spot and margin trading on Kraken Pro. This super convenient feature lets you set both profit targets and risk management levels simultaneously when placing new orders. Trade TP/SL on Kraken Pro Streamline that order management When placing a new spot or margin order, you […]

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