The comments were part of a speech on Friday titled “Charting a New Course.” Did the FDIC Just Confess to Crypto Debanking? Federal Depositary Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Vice Chairman Travis Hill delivered a speech on Friday condemning the agency’s...

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In 2024, Tron cemented its status as a formidable force within the cryptocurrency ecosystem, achieving a 119% uptick in daily onchain revenue since Jan. 1. This growth, attributed to increased gas fees and transaction activity, is supported by data...

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PRESS RELEASE. Following the success of the first Launchpool, HTX announced the launch of its second Launchpool with airdrops going live at 09:00 (UTC) on January 8, 2025. This round provides users with a chance to earn airdrop rewards...

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Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has edged up by 0.61%, rising from 109.78 trillion to 110.45 trillion. At the same time, the network’s hashrate remains relatively subdued, following a notable drop from its high of 824 exahash per second (EH/s) to...

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Strata will launch as an open platform that introduces easy and scalable self-custody while facilitating the use of bitcoin. New Funding to Accelerate Development of Bitcoin ZK Rollup Strata Alpen Labs, a bitcoin infrastructure company announced that it has...

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Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how bitcoin can help grow El Salvador’s tourism industry. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin...

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Semler Scientific, a developer of technology solutions for healthcare providers, has provided updates on its bitcoin (BTC) holdings and capital markets activities, highlighting its evolving treasury strategy. Semler Scientific Achieves Nearly 100% Bitcoin Yield Since Treasury Strategy Launch Following...

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Macroeconomic events shaped the digital assets market over the past week with significant outflows. Digital Assets Investors Reacted Negatively to U.S. Fed’s Hawkish Outlook Coinshares’ weekly digital asset fund flows report revealed that digital asset investments experienced a modest...

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Bitcoin’s price exhibited a tempestuous performance on Monday, as the leading cryptocurrency plunged from approximately $94,000 to under $90,000 by 9:35 a.m. EDT. Following this descent, BTC demonstrated a partial recovery, ascending to hover within the $92,300 to $93,000...

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Best Wallet’s (BEST) ICO has just passed the $7 million funding milestone. This new Web3 wallet platform is gaining traction due to its vision of becoming a one-stop shop for managing cryptocurrencies on different blockchains. With the BEST token’s...

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Weekly data for crypto ETFs revealed contrasting fortunes for bitcoin and ether ETFs. Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $307.2 million in net inflows, while spot ether ETFs posted a combined loss of $185.89 million. $185 Million Outflows for Ether ETFs...

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Tom Lee, co-founder and managing partner at Fundstrat, has expressed confidence in bitcoin’s long-term prospects. Although the cryptocurrency currently sits approximately 15% below its all-time high, Lee contends that those purchasing at the $90,000 mark would likely not face...

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PRESS RELEASE. Cryptocurrency enthusiasts, blockchain developers, and AI innovators—brace yourselves. A revolutionary player is stepping onto the global stage that promises to redefine decentralized technology. Enter Lightchain AI, a game-changing blockchain challenger poised to integrate Artificial Intelligence and decentralized...

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Microstrategy, a leading business intelligence firm, has added 2,530 bitcoin (BTC) to its holdings, bringing its total to 450,000 BTC. The purchase, valued at approximately $243 million, was announced by Michael Saylor, Microstrategy’s executive chairman, on the social media...

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Nate Geraci, a well-known exchange-traded fund analyst, has predicted that 2025 will be the year of crypto ETFs. He expects the Trump administration to quickly establish definitions of which crypto assets are classified as securities and which are not,...

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Different views on crypto are being shuffled in Argentina, as the legislative elections will determine the Congress that will define the industry’s path. Argentina to Define Its Crypto Path in Upcoming Legislative Elections Argentina is nearing a crossroads that...

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PRESS RELEASE. PANAMA CITY, January 13, 2025 – BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of SOLV token from Solv Protocol on BingX Launchpad. The subscription for the SOLV token will officially open on January 16,...

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Allegations exposing the FDIC as part of Operation Chokepoint 2.0 continue, as whistleblowers affirm they have accessed recordings in which crypto organizations and influencers are targeted. The agency’s future, should crypto adoption grow, was also discussed. FDIC Talks Crypto...

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Fidelity predicts 2025 will ignite a seismic shift as nation-states, banks, and institutions race to embrace bitcoin, marking the dawn of a new financial era. Fidelity Sees 2025 Driving Bitcoin Adoption Among Nation-States and Banks Financial giant Fidelity Investments,...

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A $2.2 million cryptocurrency scam targeting job seekers was halted as the NY Attorney General froze funds, uncovering fake fees and untraceable transfers. AG James’ Bold Move Freezes $2.2M Crypto Loot From Fake Job Scammers The Office of New...

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A Treasury nominee’s six-figure stake in Blackrock’s bitcoin ETF reveals crypto’s grip on elite portfolios, raising stakes for future U.S. economic policy decisions. Blackrock Bitcoin ETF in Spotlight as Bessent’s Financial Ties Unveiled Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee...

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Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has introduced the Fair Tax Act, a sweeping proposal to dismantle the federal tax code, abolish the IRS, and replace it with a national consumption tax—a move aimed at restoring individual economic freedom and limiting...

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Over the past year, leading manufacturers of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs have introduced a range of cutting-edge devices. Many of these rigs are quickly snapped up by major mining enterprises, often disappearing from shelves shortly after...

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As of Sunday, Jan. 12, 2024, the cryptocurrency sphere is nothing short of turbulent, with the total crypto economy resting at $3.31 trillion. Weekend and Year-to-Date Crypto Market Trends To round off the weekend, theta fuel (TFUEL) emerged as...

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On Jan.9, the Cardano Foundation and FC Barcelona announced a partnership as part of the Barça Vision program, aimed at modernizing the club’s interaction with supporters. This collaboration leverages shared values of community participation and decentralized governance. The program...

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PRESS RELEASE. The blockchain world is gaining a revolutionary new player, and it’s set to transform the way we view both Ethereum and artificial intelligence. Meet Lightchain AI, a groundbreaking project that blends Ethereum’s powerful decentralized ecosystem with cutting-edge...

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On Jan. 12, 2025, bitcoin’s price has been drifting within the $95,000 range, while market participants on prediction platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket are placing their bets on its future trajectory. Currently, a Polymarket wager suggests a 12%...

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During the initial 12 days of 2025, approximately 756.204 dormant bitcoins (BTC), valued at $71.8 million, have reentered circulation after years of inactivity. This revival occurs as bitcoin is trading 12% below its peak of $108,364, achieved 26 days...

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Proponents of decentralized finance believe that the development of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools could enhance security and counter cybercriminals. AI to Help Defi Platforms Combat Cybercrime According to Peckshield’s Annual Crypto Security Report, digital assets worth $3.01 billion were...

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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador wants to buy DOJ’s bitcoin at a discount, Chilean...

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Everyone in crypto is searching for the next big thing – and Flockerz (FLOCK) could be one of the market’s hottest opportunities. This new “Vote-to-Earn” meme coin has raised $9.5 million in ICO. But can Flockerz maintain this momentum...

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XRP has fluctuated between $2.48 and $2.52 in the past hour, supported by a $144 billion market capitalization. Within the same period, it recorded a 24-hour trade volume of $7.57 billion and an intraday price range spanning $2.38 to...

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Robert Kiyosaki says a historic crash is here, XRP short sellers capitalize on bearish trends, Ripple execs meet Trump, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, predicts an...

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The government of El Salvador has entered into a service agreement with Rumble, a Canadian video and cloud services company. The company will provide cloud computing services to El Salvador, including data storage, databases, load balancers, and remote application...

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The Supreme Court of Chile has ordered World to erase all records of the biometric data of a 17-year-old teenager. According to the court, several constitutional rights were violated by World’s iris-scanning activities. The data must be deleted within...

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A U.K. court rejected a lawsuit by James Howells seeking to force Newport City Council to allow him to search a landfill for a lost hard drive containing bitcoins. Claim Lacks Realistic Prospects of Success A U.K. court has...

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Ripple is doubling down on RLUSD’s growth, eyeing major exchange listings like Coinbase, leveraging regulatory approval, and betting on institutional demand to dominate the stablecoin market. Ripple Eyes More Exchange Listings for RLUSD: Is Coinbase in Sight? Ripple is...

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Top U.S. regulators who championed aggressive crypto enforcement are stepping down, paving the way for a new era of innovation-focused oversight under the incoming administration. End of an Era: US Regulators Who Championed Crypto Enforcement Step Down Several high-profile...

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Russia’s central bank now mandates the registration of foreign exchange trade contracts involving digital rights, aiming to enhance oversight, integrate cryptocurrencies, and ensure financial stability. Bank of Russia Tightens Grip on Crypto Deals and Digital Tokens Russia’s central bank,...

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The stablecoin usual usd (USD0) has experienced a $340 million contraction in its supply over the past four days. This decrease coincides with an 8% decline in the value of the project’s USD0++ token, the staking derivative of USD0....

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Bitbase, a Spain-based crypto ATM company, is ready to grow its network in Argentina, taking advantage of the rising popularity of these assets in the country. The company opened its first Argentine location last year and hopes to keep...

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Ronin, a blockchain designed for Web3 gaming, has partnered with Virtuals Protocol to incorporate an artificial intelligence (AI) agent into its platform. Blockchain Collaboration Brings JAIHOZ Token to Ronin and Base Virtuals Protocol, a platform merging artificial intelligence (AI)...

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Coins colloquially labeled as “dino coins” have dominated the weekend’s crypto gains, with XRP, XLM, and ADA enjoying substantial upticks over the past 24 hours. Leading this resurgence is XRP, boasting an 8.9% increase against the U.S. dollar as...

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After a turbulent 2023 followed by a recovery in 2024, the global count of crypto-automated teller machines (ATMs) is inching closer to its former high of 39,958, achieved on Dec. 1, 2022. Crypto ATMs Prove Resilient in Post-Terra and...

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Zero-knowledge proofs experts predict continued growth and adoption of the technology ZKPs in 2025. They highlight improvements in proving performance and developer tools among changes that will make the technology more practical for privacy and scalability. Zero-Knowledge Proofs Poised...

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Seven in ten publicly traded bitcoin (BTC) mining companies are enjoying a strong start to 2025, with Riot Platforms leading the pack in terms of percentage gains among the top ten firms by market cap. Riot Platforms Rallies As...

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Bloomberg’s Suvashree Ghosh reports that Tether, the leading issuer of stablecoins, is embarking on a bold foray into artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking, signaling an ambitious innovation agenda. Tether Boss Discusses Bold Step Into AI Filmmaking Renowned for its commanding...

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Last week Bitcoin entered 2025 with a quiet consolidation, but the crypto landscape is anything but static. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial...

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There’s a new utility-focused meme coin going viral in early 2025. Solaxy (SOLX) has seen massive demand during its presale phase, raising over $9.5 million in funding. The project has now caught the attention of crypto analysts – with...

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Kenya is set to introduce legislation that would permit the use of cryptocurrencies. Kenyans Retain Interest in Crypto Despite Government Opposition Kenya is preparing legislation that would allow the use of cryptocurrencies, a senior official in President William Ruto’s...

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