ai16z rebrands to ElizaOS to shed Andreessen Horowitz confusion
AI DAO ai16z has rebranded to ElizaOS, distancing itself from name confusion with Andreessen Horowitz.
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Hong Kong SFC grants first crypto licenses of 2025
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has issued two new crypto trading platform licenses, bringing the total to seven since mid-2024.
Insurance Brokerage Giant Gallagher Launches Solution for Australian Digital Asset Firms
Gallagher, a leading insurance broker a specialized insurance product aimed at Australian companies managing digital assets. Civil Liability Cover Insurance broking giant Gallagher has unveiled a specialized insurance product designed to address…
Buy Bitcoin If This Happens, Says Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes, the Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom and co-Founder as well as former CEO of BitMEX, has published a new essay titled “The Ugly,” in which he contends that Bitcoin could be poised for a profound near-term pullback before…
Czech National Bank governor to propose $7B Bitcoin reserve plan
The Czech National Bank may invest up to 5% of its reserves in Bitcoin, potentially acquiring $7.3 billion in BTC as part of its diversification strategy.
Crypto.com to delist Tether USDT, 9 other tokens in Europe on Jan. 31
Crypto.com will delist USDT and nine other tokens in Europe on Jan. 31 to comply with MiCA regulations, giving users until March 31 to convert assets.
Yearn Finance Founder Andre Cronje Explains SEC Pressure and Decision to Step Back
Yearn Finance founder Andre Cronje said he left the crypto space due to intense scrutiny and inquiries from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. New SEC Approach Prompts Cronje to Speak Out Andre Cronje, the founder of the decentralized…
Bitcoin Preparing For A February Rally? Analyst Says New High Is Two Weeks Away
After starting the week with a red Monday, Bitcoin (BTC) has recovered the $100,000 zone, registering a 4% recovery from yesterday’s lows. Following its recovery, some crypto analysts suggested that BTC could be getting ready for a February pump…
Coinbase Launches in Argentina, Targeting 5 Million Daily Crypto Users
Coinbase has secured approval to operate in Argentina, aiming to tackle economic instability with crypto tools as 5 million Argentinians already rely on digital assets daily. Coinbase Secures Argentina Approval, Setting the Stage for Crypto’s…
Warren probes Trump’s commerce chief pick Lutnick over Tether dealings
Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Commerce, over his ties and interest in stablecoin issuer Tether.
Bitcoin drop under $75K before April has under 10% chance: Analyst
Bitcoin’s pullback slightly increased the chance of it hitting $75,000 in the first quarter of the year, but the likelihood is still under 10%, says Derive’s Sean Dawson.
Microsoft probing DeepSeek-tied group over OpenAI data gathering method: Report
Security researchers at Microsoft, OpenAI’s largest investor, detected suspicious data extraction from the firm’s API in the fall of 2024, Bloomberg reported.
Australian Monochrome Asset Management Files for Litecoin ETF
Australian asset management firm Monochrome filed for a spot litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the securities and derivatives exchange Cboe Australia on Tuesday. The firm already manages a $50 million bitcoin ETF and a $2 million ether…
Solana (SOL) at Risk: Could More Losses Be on The Horizon?
Solana started a fresh decline below the $250 support. SOL price is consolidating and might face resistance near the $235 and $242 levels. SOL price started a fresh decline below the $250 and $240 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now…
Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid NASDAQ Decline, Analyst Calls It ‘Extremely Bullish’
Yesterday, the NASDAQ slid 3% as China’s low-cost AI model, DeepSeek, sent shockwaves through the tech industry, triggering a steep sell-off in US chipmakers. While Bitcoin (BTC) also dipped to a low of $97,777, the flagship cryptocurrency has…
Ripple’s 2025 Breakthrough: Securing Key Licenses in New York and Texas
Ripple’s latest licensing wins in New York and Texas solidify its position in blockchain-powered payments, enabling compliant, real-time cross-border solutions for growing institutional demand. Ripple Secures Key Licenses to Strengthen…
Cboe BZX refiles for Solana ETFs on behalf of 4 issuers
Cboe BZX Exchange made multiple refilings for Solana ETFs on behalf of fund issuers that the Securities and Exchange Commission knocked back last year.
XRP Price Surge Cools Off: Is the Uptrend Still Intact?
XRP price started a strong increase above the $2.850 zone. The price is now correcting gains and showing positive signs above $3.00. XRP price started a downside correction from the $3.220 zone. The price is now trading above $3.00 and the…
Utah House committee passes bill for state to buy crypto
The bill now needs to pass by majority vote in Utah’s House and Senate before being approved by state governor Spencer Cox, who appears to be pro-crypto.
Crypto mining stocks loss extend, tech stocks steady after DeepSeek scare
The S&P 500 saw an uptick on Jan. 28 but crypto mining stocks failed to recover from a sudden market downturn triggered by the frenzy over DeepSeek’s new AI model.
Elon Musk’s X and Visa Partner to Launch X Money Account, Advancing ‘Everything App’ Vision
Ethereum Reserves Hit Multi-Year Lows—Are We On The Verge Of A Bull Run?
Ethereum is experiencing a gradual recovery as its price climbs above $3,100. This marks a 2.3% increase over the past day. However, the asset remains in a state of overall decline, down 3.3% over the week. While this modest rebound offers some…
Ethereum Price Battle Persists: Can Bulls Turn It Around?
Ethereum price struggled to continue higher above $3,220 and dipped. ETH is now consolidating losses and might face resistance near the $3,200 zone. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $3,150 zone. The price is trading below $3,200 and the…
Bitcoin Price Faces Tough Resistance: A Breakout In The Cards?
Bitcoin price started a fresh upward move above $100,000. BTC is facing resistance at $103,000 and might aim for an upside break. Bitcoin started a decent upward move above the $100,000 zone. The price is trading below $103,200 and the 100 hourly…
Ripple CEO Calls for National Crypto Reserve Beyond BTC and XRP
Coinbase gains approval to expand service offering in Argentina
Coinbase’s successful registration in Argentina means it can now offer local payment methods and services in Argentine pesos.
Bitcoin MPI Crossover Could Suggest Bull Run Still On
EV energy tech firm Nuvve to start buying Bitcoin
Nuvve said it would use 30% of its spare cash to buy Bitcoin, but its latest balance sheet suggests it won’t be able to buy much.