Elizabeth Warren joins call for probe of Trump over crypto tokens
Senator Elizabeth Warren said Donald Trump’s memecoin could raise “the specter of uninhibited and untraceable foreign influence over the US president.”
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Bitcoin could top $150K before retrace in repeat of 2017 cycle, says analyst
Bitcoin could reach $150,000 this cycle, and if it goes above that price level, will probably come “back down through it,” says Glassnode analyst James Check.
Jump Trading accuses ex-engineer of stealing IP for rival startup
Jump Trading has sued a former employee, claiming he stole the crypto firm’s intellectual property to help start a rival blockchain company.
SEC’s crypto actions dropped by 30% in Gensler’s final year
Cornerstone Research says the US Securities and Exchange Commission launched 33 crypto-related lawsuits last year, down from 47 in 2023.
Bitcoiners ‘struggling’ with Trump’s vague ‘digital asset stockpile’ order
“Bitcoin” wasn’t mentioned once in Trump’s executive order to study a crypto stockpile, so some maximalists fear it could include other cryptocurrencies.
SEC cancels controversial crypto accounting rules
The SEC published a new Staff Accounting Bulletin revoking SAB 121, rules that governed how financial firms should hold crypto criticized by the industry.
Elizabeth Warren proposes Elon Musk pay more taxes for gov’t efficiency
Senator Elizabeth Warren urged DOGE Chair Elon Musk to cut wasteful spending, proposing full IRS funding and closing the carried interest loophole.
Bitcoin drops after Trump signs crypto and ‘national digital asset stockpile’ executive order
Bitcoin price fell after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a working body for researching and designing a “national digital asset stockpile.”
Chinese traders made millions from TRUMP, Coinbase in Philippines? Asia Express
Top Chinese crypto traders earn millions on TRUMP, Coinbase may expand to Philippines, what on Earth is Bimcoin? Asia Express.
Vitalik Buterin takes aim at ‘unlimited political bribery’ using tokens
The Ethereum co-founder warned against crypto projects offering “sugar-high short-term fun” rather than those used to build wealth.
Morgan Stanley to explore crypto offerings for clients — CEO
The financial services giant is also considering adding crypto to its trading platform, E-Trade, due to a change in regulatory climate.
Trump signs executive order for crypto working group, prohibiting CBDC
The working group established under the EO will explore federal regulations for stablecoins and a national digital asset stockpile.
BlackRock CEO wants SEC to ‘rapidly approve’ tokenization of bonds, stocks: What it means for crypto
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said he’s “a huge believer in crypto” and urged the SEC to “rapidly approve” asset tokenization. Is this a net positive for the crypto sector?
Blockstream launches two Bitcoin investment funds
Institutional demand for high-yield Bitcoin funds is growing following the successful launch of BTC ETFs.
Trump promises to make US ’world capital’ of AI, crypto at Davos
The virtual speech to the World Economic Forum reiterated Donald Trump’s pledge to an audience at a July 2024 Bitcoin conference.
John McAfee’s widow launches memecoin, but some suspect a scam
Janice McAfee and Vine co-founder Rus Yusupov are the latest to ride in the memecoin wave, raising scam fears.
Cardano Foundation research shows ‘fundamental shift’ in blockchain use
The majority of projects involved the authenticity vertical, establishing confirmed identity and legitimacy through secure verification.
Bitcoin chart shows ‘diamond pattern’ with $96K target — What will kick off the downside?
Bitcoin shows strength due to traders’ hope of a crypto-related executive order from Pres. Trump, but analysts warn that a dip below $101,000 could kick off a $1.3 billion long liquidation.
Senator Lummis chosen to chair Senate Subcommittee on Digital Assets
The Wyoming senator introduced the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act to the US Senate in July 2024, following the Bitcoin 2024 conference.
Bitcoiners donated $270K to fund Ross Ulbricht’s ‘personal expenses‘
The Silk Road founder’s financial status was unclear, but many crypto users have donated to his ”transition into his new life” since he received a presidential pardon.
Real estate firm Fathom can now add Bitcoin to its balance sheet
The Nasdaq-listed company called Bitcoin a “hedge against inflation and a safeguard against currency risks.”
Binance Labs rebrands, dives into AI as CZ returns as mentor
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao will actively coach and mentor startups within the incubator.
China sold near $20B Bitcoin from PlusToken seizure: CryptoQuant CEO
“A censored regime holding censorship-resistant money feels unlikely,” wrote CryptoQuant’s CEO.
BTC price whipsaws to $106K as US strategic reserve rumors return
BTC price volatility returns with a vengeance as US Senator Cynthia Lummis leaks a cryptic 10am announcement.
‘Heated’ Ethereum Foundation debate signals need for change — Joe Lubin
The heated online debate over the Ethereum Foundation and a change in governance signals the need for a shift in direction, says the Consensys founder.
Azuki founder airdrops ANIME for a ‘billion global fans’: Zagabond, NFT Creator
PEPE, MOG and Azuki’s just launched ANIME token all transcend “memecoins” to become “culture coins” says Azuki founder Zagabond: NFT Creator.
Transak, Uranium.io partnership lets users buy tokenized uranium with crypto
The minimum barrier to entry for tokenized Uranium is now just $10, down from the previous minimum of $4.2 million for over-the-counter uranium trades.
Ecosystem health is the missing link to blockchain’s long-term success
Ecosystem health is the key to blockchain’s long-term success. Cultivating transparency, strong developer tools and engaged communities, blockchain networks can grow securely and sustainably.
What ERC-7779 means for Ethereum’s future
Ethereum’s new ERC-7779 token standard aims to improve smart account interoperability, simplify wallet migrations and introduces advanced features for a better user experience.
Crypto donations to extremist groups rise in Europe — Report
Crypto donations to extremist groups have declined worldwide but are rising in Europe, while North America remains at the top of the charts.