How private credit impacts DeFi yield — Clearpool CEO
Clearpool co-founder and CEO Jakob Kronbichler offered his insights on the shift toward private credit tokenization and DeFi yield growth.
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Kansas bill aims to allocate 10% of retirement funds to Bitcoin ETFs
The bill proposes establishing a board of trustees to manage the Bitcoin ETF investments and conduct an annual examination of the investment program.
Ledger co-founder released after days in captivity in France: Report
Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped in France and safely released after police intervention. The incident involved a cryptocurrency ransom demand.
OKX receives pre-authorization for MiCA compliance via Malta hub
After setting up a dedicated MiCA hub in Malta in July 2024, OKX crypto exchange is inching toward receiving a full MiCA license.
Phemex halts withdrawals amid $29M of ‘suspicious’ outflows
Blockchain security firm Cyvers has flagged nearly $30 million of suspicious outflows from Phemex.
XRP price targets $15 amid enthusiasm over CME futures launch
XRP’s 550% price rally since Nov. 5 has seen it break out of a symmetrical triangle, with a profit target above $15. Will a potential launch of XRP futures help?
BTC price gained 40% in 2 months when Bitcoin was last this rangebound
Bitcoin is turning back the clock to October 2023 and its springboard from $30,000, the latest BTC price onchain analysis concludes.
Upbit, Bithumb compensate users after service outages during martial law
Upbit and Bithumb will compensate investors $2.5 million after service outages caused by a surge in crypto activity during South Korea's martial law declaration.
How Bitcoin investors can avoid tax fraud
Bitcoin investors must navigate a complex tax landscape, including understanding taxable vs. non-taxable transactions, key regulations by jurisdiction and ways to stay compliant.
The truth about Pi coin: Could it be the next Bitcoin?
Pi Network has sparked controversy due to its centralization, inflated user numbers and concerns over its inflationary tokenomics, casting doubts on its long-term sustainability
TRUMP, DOGE, BONK ETF approvals ‘more likely’ under new SEC leadership
The approval of the first memecoin ETFs is more likely after the departure of former SEC chair Gary Gensler, regulatory experts told Cointelegraph.
WazirX gets Singapore court approval to repay victims of $235M hack
WazirX’s restructuring plan, approved by the Singapore High Court, paves the way for restoring user funds stolen in a $235 million hack linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
Why Telegram’s TON-only strategy for Mini Apps could backfire
Telegram’s approach wasn’t unexpected, but many raised questions about the messenger’s pursuit of freedom and decentralization.
Can the law keep up with Musk and DOGE?
Lawsuits say DOGE violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act, obliging committees to uphold transparency.
Cathie Wood won’t invest in Trump coin, will stick to the ‘big three’
Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, said she won’t buy Trump coin, calling it a memecoin without utility. Her focus remains on Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana.
Trump memecoins set to be sued — but to what end?
Lawyers are counting on a flood of lawsuits to pile up against $TRUMP, but what hope do they have in court?
CFTC’s Pham sweeps agency’s top brass days after Trump appointment
CFTC acting Chair Caroline Pham appointed an official to handle the agency’s crypto outreach.
Coinbase asks appeals court to rule crypto trades aren’t securities
Coinbase wants the Second Circuit Appeals Court to address whether crypto transactions are investment contracts, calling the matter of “immense importance to the crypto industry.”
Crypto whales dominate holdings of Trump family tokens: Chainalysis
Chainalysis said around 94% of the TRUMP and MELANIA tokens are held by around 40 wallets that each hold over $10 million worth.
Bitcoin not a ‘threat’ to the US dollar: Goldman Sachs CEO
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon called the original cryptocurrency an “interesting speculative asset.”
North Dakota bill seeks to cap crypto ATM transactions to tackle fraud
North Dakota’s lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed to combat crypto ATM transactions after 103 state residents reported $6.5 million in losses to crypto scams in 2023.
Ethereum fee earnings rise in 2024 despite cost-saving Dencun upgrade: CoinGecko
The Ethereum blockchain’s earnings from fees saw a 3% year-on-year rise from 2023 to 2024 despite the Dencun upgrade early last year, which reduced network fees.
House Democrats want ethics probe on Trump over crypto projects
Democrat Representative Gerald Connolly said Donald Trump is unlikely to uphold a “single provision” of the Presidential Ethics Reform Act without intervention.
Ethereum whales add $1B in ETH — Is the accumulation trend hinting at a $5K ETH price?
Numerous cohorts of Ethereum addresses added over 330,000 ETH in the last two weeks. Is this a sign that a $5,000 ETH price is in the making?
Kraken ramps up donations to Ulbricht amid $47M wallet rumors
The Silk Road creator walked free on Jan. 22 after 12 years in prison. Wallets tied to him are rumored to be worth around $47 million.
Solana price rallies to $272, but what will it take for SOL to hit new highs?
Solana rallied by 7% on Jan. 22, but a few data points suggest a move to SOL’s all-time high could take longer than expected.
CME website hints at XRP, SOL futures debut in February
According to the CME, 29.4 million crypto futures contracts were traded in 2024, valued at over $1.7 trillion in notional figures.
Coinbase files to dismiss BiT Global lawsuit over wBTC
The complaint, filed in December 2024, alleged “antitrust injury” from Coinbase over its decision to delist wrapped Bitcoin in favor of promoting its cbBTC product.
Hollywood directors say Ross Ulbricht documentary is in post-production
The Silk Road founder received a commuted sentence from US President Donald Trump on Jan. 21 after being sentenced to life in prison in 2015.
Bitcoin price probably ‘chops’ in $100K–$110K range until FOMC meeting
Analysts believe US interest rates will not change, but Bitcoin price could benefit if the Federal Reserve mentions quantitative easing at the next FOMC.