MELANIA memecoin whale nets $36.5M profit amid 'rug pull' concerns
The Official Melania Meme (MELANIA) memecoin is also making people millions in profit after reaching a $2 billion dollar market capitalization overnight.
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TRUMP memecoin helps SOL price beat Ethereum — Solana's TVL jumps to $12B
The launch of Trump’s official memecoin on Solana boosted the TVL and SOL price to new all-time highs at the expense of rival Ethereum.
Ethereum Foundation exploring ways to minimize staking concerns — Vitalik
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said that if the Ethereum Foundation stakes its ETH, that forces it to take a position on any future contentious hard fork.
Elon Musk-led ‘DOGE’ set to be sued after Trump’s inauguration
The 30-page legal complaint alleges that Musk’s DOGE has violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 1972.
Crypto ETPs see $2.2B in inflows amid Trump inauguration euphoria
The euphoria around the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump drove the massive $2.2 billion in inflows to crypto ETPs last week.
Trump ushering in new ‘era of memecoins,’ analysts call for altseason
The Trump family’s tokens may set a precedent for memecoin investing and attract more retail interest in cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin and Ether.
Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub
The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said.
How to buy Bitcoin in South Africa
Buying Bitcoin in South Africa involves choosing a reputable exchange, verifying your identity, depositing funds, placing an order and securing your Bitcoin in a personal wallet.
World Liberty Financial secures Trump-related ENS domain names
One crypto community member speculated that the Trump family may be “planning ahead,” while another said the move solves the Trump family’s “memecoin puzzle.”
Hashgraph Association partners with Taurus for global HBAR custody push
The Hashgraph Association has partnered with Taurus to advance secure custody, staking and tokenizing Hedera’s HBAR cryptocurrency globally.
Solana users hit by delays after Trump memecoins debut
Despite mainstream appeal, the distribution of the Trump memecoins was flashing red flags for investors looking for long-term opportunities.
$99K Trump 'plunge protection' — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin takes its cues from US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, with new BTC price all-time highs joining a crypto volatility frenzy.
Bitcoin's 10% 'god candle' hints at $130K next — Analyst
Bitcoin printed a “god candle” to all-time highs in what traders said was a good start to an “interesting week.”
Bitcoin DeFi takes center stage
A wave of new projects and innovations is bringing increasing utility to the Bitcoin ecosystem.
BTC price nears $110K after Trump Bitcoin reserve odds spike to 60%
BTC price hits new all-time highs, but latecomers to the party face a real danger of immediate unrealized losses, Bitcoin market analysis says.
Bitcoin hits new all-time high above $109K ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Bitcoin briefly surged above $109,000 on Jan. 20, breaking its previous high above $108,000 recorded in mid-December 2024.
FDIC accused of omitting more crypto ‘pause letters’ in Coinbase-backed suit
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal accused the FDIC of playing “word games” after the agency said it only searched for pause letters from a specific time period.
Trump’s World Liberty Financial sells more marked-up tokens after sold-out presale
World Liberty Financial completed its initial sale of tokens at 1.5 cents each and has now released more, hiking the price to 5 cents.
Trumps accused of greed, grifting with back-to-back memecoin launches
The Donald and Melania Trump-backed memecoins that launched over the weekend have amassed a combined value of over $15 billion.
Crypto liquidations hit $1B over 24 hours as Bitcoin plummets
More than 400,000 traders were liquidated over the past 24 hours as Bitcoin plunged back below $100,000.
Trump crypto project buys $48M ETH as token strengthens vs Bitcoin
The Trump crypto business World Liberty Financial has bought up millions worth of Ether in the past day as the token has slightly strengthened against Bitcoin.
Donald Trump’s memecoin drops 38% as wife Melania launches token
Melania Trump launched a memecoin after her husband’s TRUMP token hit a $15 billion peak valuation soon after its launch before falling nearly 40%.
'Buy crypto' and 'Solana' search volumes surge amid TRUMP meme frenzy
Many crypto influencers and financial analysts have characterized the TRUMP memecoin launch as a new era for capital formation.
Official Trump memecoin captures crypto market trading volume as Bitcoin prepares for new highs
The Official Trump memecoin aims for prices in the triple-digit range, while SOL, BTC, XRP, ALGO and XDC prepare for a breakout to new all-time highs.
Ross Ulbricht's odds of being pardoned by Trump rise to 79% on Kalshi
"Immense gratitude to everyone who voted for President Trump on my behalf," the Silk Road founder wrote in a November 2024 X post.
TRUMP targets $100B market cap as Arthur Hayes calls on 'degens' to celebrate
TRUMP memecoin price could be headed toward $100 by the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20, BitMEX cofounder suggests.
MicroStrategy's Saylor hints at Bitcoin buy for 11th consecutive week
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings are currently valued at approximately $47.3 billion, and the company is up nearly 69% on its investment.
Can Trump’s pro-crypto policies survive beyond his administration?
The president-elect can only serve a four-year term before the Oval Office is contested between two new presidential candidates in 2028.
TRUMP memecoin hits top 15 worldwide in 48 hours, sparking tax cut rumors
Rumors have surfaced about potential crypto tax reforms as Donald Trump’s official memecoin, TRUMP, hits $71 billion in fully diluted value and rises to the 15th-largest crypto in the world.
Mad Lads Solana NFTs jump to 6th place amid TRUMP memecoin buzz
Mad Lads climbs to sixth place among top NFTs, with a market cap of $186.7 million as Solana hits $287, driven by the buzz around TRUMP memecoin.