Breaking down Bitcoin bridges: Insights from RootstockLabs
Sergio Lerner of RootstockLabs discusses Bitcoin bridging hurdles, BitVM innovations and implications for DeFi.
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Uniswap Labs to integrate API with Ledger Live for DeFi swaps
Uniswap is set to integrate with Ledger Live, enabling token swaps directly via self-custody wallets and introducing clear signing for secure DeFi transactions.
Circle’s USDC beats Tether USDT in market cap surge during 2024
USDC’s massive growth in 2024 marked the stablecoin’s steady recovery following a 45% market cap drop associated with the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in 2023.
Italy’s largest bank enters crypto market with $1M Bitcoin investment
Intesa Sanpaolo has become Italy’s first bank to make a Bitcoin investment after buying more than $1 million worth of BTC during a period of growing institutional interest.
Telegram-linked TON blockchain to focus on US growth under Trump
Telegram-linked blockchain project, TON, is set to focus on growth in the US market under the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump.
US, Japan, South Korea warn of rising North Korean crypto hacking threats
North Korea-affiliated hackers stole at least $1.34 billion worth of digital assets in 2024.
Sony’s L2 blockchain Sonieum goes live amid community backlash
Sony’s Soneium mainnet launched, aiming to simplify Web3 with NFT-driven fan engagement, but it got off to a rocky start.
Solana, XRP ETFs could attract billions in new investment — JPMorgan
The Solana ETF applications are nearing the deadline for a preliminary decision by the end of January, days after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20.
World rival Humanity inches closer to mainnet with foundation launch
In contrast to World’s iris scanning, Humanity’s palm scans are more user-friendly and maintain a high level of security, according to Humanity’s founder.
Bitcoin reserves interest gains momentum across 5 continents
Politicians globally are arguing that a Bitcoin reserve would benefit their country.
Thailand’s former PM bullish on legalizing crypto, online gambling
Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra urges stablecoin adoption and online gambling legalization to boost Thailand’s revenue and innovation.
Today’s metaverse and the dream of digital ownership
Yat Siu outlines the evolution of Web3 and the open metaverse since 2023, examining digital ownership, economic opportunities and the growth of DAOs, cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
Biden’s new AI chip export restrictions spark industry backlash
Microchip giant Nvidia’s vice president of government affairs says the new framework will hurt America’s global competitiveness and undermine innovation.
Crypto bank Sygnum hits unicorn status with new $58M raise
Fulgur Ventures, a cornerstone investor in the final close of Sygnum’s strategic growth round, is known for backing major industry platforms like Blockstream.
China may sell TikTok to Musk if US ban goes through: Report
Elon Musk’s social media platform X may take control of TikTok US and run the businesses together under one potential scenario reportedly being considered.
Robinhood to pay $45M in civil penalties to settle SEC charges
The SEC order found that Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC violated more than 10 separate securities law provisions.
Binance to face class action after US Supreme Court denies petition for review
The Supreme Court has denied a petition to review a lower court decision that securities laws applied to Binance.
Senator Warren urges Trump’s Treasury pick to consider stricter crypto regs
One crypto executive speculates Warren’s letter is a veiled attempt to justify an expansion of regulation against “neutral crypto technology providers.”
Donald Trump could issue crypto executive orders on first day: Report
Donald Trump could issue executive orders addressing crypto de-banking and a bank accounting policy when he re-takes the presidency on Jan. 20.
Bitcoin could dip to $70K, but current price a ‘good entry point’ — Fundstrat
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says those who buy Bitcoin around $90,000 now won’t “lose money” over the long term.
XRP rally to $4 possible after XRP/BTC pair clears 30-day resistance level
XRP price continues to show strength versus the wider crypto market. Cointelegraph explains why.
Institutional crypto OTC volumes double in 2024 on Trump win, ETFs: Finery
The fourth quarter saw the largest jump in institutional crypto OTC trading as Donald Trump’s US election win fueled crypto spot trading to 2024 highs, said Finery Markets.
NYDFS launches exchange program with Bank of England on crypto expertise
The New York regulator’s Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange program would allow the NYDFS to exchange senior staff experienced in digital assets with those at the Bank of England.
Bitcoin price dip below $90K driven by investors bracing for upcoming economic risks
Bitcoin’s short-term demand could be muted by global economic risks and fiscal challenges.
A week after committing to free speech, Meta blocks decentralized competitor
Mark Zuckerberg’s company is forcibly removing any links to competing platforms mere days after declaring, “More Speech and Fewer Mistakes,” across its platforms.
Price analysis 1/13: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, AVAX
Bitcoin’s fall below $90,000 is a negative sign, but the bulls are expected to vigorously defend the $85,000 level.
Semler Scientific buys another $23M in Bitcoin
The company now owns more than $192 million worth of BTC and touts a "Bitcoin yield" of more than 99%, it said.
Appellate court grants partial win for Coinbase over SEC rules
A panel of three judges said they would not force the SEC to implement rulemaking on crypto but referred to the commission’s “fogginess” potentially harming digital asset firms.
CFTC chair’s exit, Russia’s Bitcoin seizure, Kenya’s IMF warning: Law Decoded
Rostin Behnam exits the US CFTC and calls for stronger regulation, Russia confiscates $10 million in Bitcoin and the IMF advises Kenya on crypto regulations.
BlackRock launches new Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada
Steno Research analysts predict that Bitcoin ETFs could see an estimated $48 billion in net inflows during 2025.