The former regulator had previously won the MIT Sloan Outstanding Teacher Award for the 2018-19 academic year. Former SEC Chairman Named MIT “Professor of the Practice” Before Gary Gensler became the SEC Chairman, he was teaching crypto at MIT,...

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Bitso, the Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a stablecoin startup accelerator program. ‘The Push’ will support five stablecoin projects based in or planning to establish themselves in Latam, providing each with $250K to capitalize on the growing popularity of...

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Visa has invested over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint, joining its Series C funding round, which now exceeds $120 million. Moniepoint provides banking, credit, and payment services to businesses and individuals in Africa. The investment aims to drive...

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According to Forbes’ research of retail crypto traders, asset safety remained the most critical feature that exchange users want. Crypto Users Have Crossed the 500 Million Mark Globally Forbes has released its third annual “Best Crypto Exchange” ranking, evaluating...

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The proposed bill which will allow for investment of public funds in eligible digital assets received the House committee’s approval. Utah Accelerates Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Utah’s House Committee on Economic Development has passed a recommendation for Utah’s H.B....

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Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, is now the 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary under Trump. Crypto leaders, including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse, celebrate his pro-innovation stance, anticipating major policy shifts. Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Signaling Pro-Crypto Shift...

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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims it’s slashing $1 billion daily by cutting unnecessary hires, DEI programs, and foreign payments—aiming for $3 billion in savings. DOGE’s $1B-a-Day Cuts Are Just the Start—$3B in Sight! The Department of...

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The SEC’s “un-American” crackdown on crypto is driving innovation overseas, a U.S. senator warned, backing Coinbase in a pivotal legal battle over digital assets. US Senator Calls SEC’s Crypto Approach ‘un-American’ U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is taking...

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French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance over alleged money laundering, tax fraud, and unauthorized operations. The Paris public prosecutor’s office stated that the probe, covering 2019 to 2024, includes suspected money laundering linked to...

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Following former President Donald Trump’s declaration that he would “demand” interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve, policymakers defied external pressure Wednesday, maintaining the federal funds rate without adjustment. FOMC Monetary Policy Unmoved At its first 2025 gathering...

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Tether has upgraded its USDT stablecoin on Arbitrum to USDT0, a cross-chain compatible asset backed 1:1 by Ethereum-based USDT reserves. Tether Transitions Arbitrum USDT to USDT0 Tether says the upgrade automatically converts existing Arbitrum USDT holdings to USDT0 without...

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Cryptocurrency exchange OKX says “Solana’s meteoric ascent redefined the potential of Web3,” in its 2025 “State of DEXs” report. Solana Is Surging While Ethereum Is Fighting for Relevance Says OKX When it comes to dominating volume on decentralized exchanges...

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As of Jan. 29, 2025, bitcoin trades at $102,785, hovering within a 24-hour range of $100,272 to $103,053. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization stands at $2.02 trillion, supported by $35.55 billion in daily trading volume. Bitcoin While bitcoin‘s broader trend...

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Bitwise aims to launch a dogecoin ETF, tracking DOGE’s price directly. Will the SEC approve it? The industry anticipates more crypto ETFs in 2025. Bitwise Files for Dogecoin ETF Amid Growing Crypto ETF Trend Bitwise Investment Advisers LLC has...

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The crypto market in 2025 is evolving rapidly. Bitcoin recently surged past $109,000 before correcting to $100,500, demonstrating the ongoing volatility in the sector. Ethereum staking inflows reached a record $2.2 billion, reflecting strong institutional interest, while Bitcoin ETFs...

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Robinhood, the financial services and trading platform, appears poised to broaden its horizons by venturing into bitcoin futures and multi-asset derivatives markets. This strategic maneuver positions the company to challenge entrenched industry stalwarts such as Charles Schwab while diversifying...

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Digital Currency Group (DCG) has launched Fortitude Mining, a subsidiary focused on mining bitcoin and emerging digital assets, on Jan. 29, 2025, appointing former Foundry executive Andrea Childs as CEO. Fortitude Mining, New DCG Subsidiary, Targets Bitcoin and Emerging...

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Imagine a crypto trading assistant who never takes a break and can catch market trends before they blow up. That’s the idea behind MIND of Pepe’s (MIND) ambitious new project. With over $4 million already raised in its presale,...

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Trump Media is launching Truth.Fi with up to $250 million for investments in bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, crypto-related securities, ETFs, and industries supporting U.S. economic growth. Trump Media Launches Truth.Fi, Investing in Bitcoin, Crypto, and ETFs Trump Media and Technology...

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Bitcoin mining operations in Paducah, Kentucky, are drawing substantial electrical resources, per recent municipal disclosures. Local utility provider Paducah Power identifies two bitcoin mining firms among its 10 largest industrial electricity consumers. Bitcoin Operations Drive Paducah’s Energy Economy As...

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PRESS RELEASE. Sideshift.ai, the revolutionary direct-to-wallet crypto exchange platform, is proud to introduce its latest product: the Sideshift.ai Telegram Trading Bot. This groundbreaking tool enables users to trade over 200 cryptocurrencies directly within the Telegram app across multiple blockchains....

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As bitcoin vaulted past $100,000, long-inactive wallets abruptly awakened, their enigmatic microtransactions igniting theories about whether elusive stakeholders are conducting trial runs or camouflaging grander financial maneuvers. Dust-Sized Bitcoin Transfers Sometimes Precede Covert Wealth Transfers Blockchain data from the...

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PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency market never ceases to surprise, and the current downturn of Solana is no exception. Yet in the midst of Solana’s decline, Lightchain AI shines brighter than ever as it wraps up its highly successful presale...

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Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a total net inflow of $18.44 million with only two ETFs seeing funds flowing in and out. Green Trading Day for Bitcoin ETFs U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rebounded from the significant outflow with...

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The firm promises API access to top AI models on Coinbase’s platform “without surveillance or content restrictions.” Base Welcomes Venice AI, Erik Voorhees’s Latest Venture Privacy-focused AI startup Venice debuted its API service on Coinbase’s Ethereum L2 platform Base...

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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 the risks faced by Australian companies managing...

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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...

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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 Future Crypto exchange Coinbase...

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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 ETF,...

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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 Cross-Border Payments Ripple has entered 2025 with a strong...

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Visa has partnered with X to launch the X Money Account, integrating instant payments, debit card features, and secure transfers, marking a leap toward Elon Musk’s “everything app” vision. X Unveils Game-Changing X Money Account With Visa Partnership In...

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Ripple’s CEO championed collaboration over crypto maximalism, pushing for a multichain reserve featuring BTC, XRP, and others while rejecting division as progress’s enemy. Ripple CEO Advocates for Multichain Representation in Government Crypto Reserves Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse took to...

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Bitcoin’s decline has rattled markets, with China’s Deepseek fueling volatility, yet an expert suggests this is no time to panic, hinting at hidden opportunities ahead. Bitcoin Price Sliding: Will Deepseek’s Impact Drag BTC Lower? Expert Explains Bitcoin’s recent slip...

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Ripple is revolutionizing finance by launching tokenized U.S. Treasuries backed by Blackrock’s liquidity fund on the XRP Ledger, promising seamless access, stability, and institutional-grade security. Ripple Labs Teams With Ondo Finance to Tokenize US Treasuries on XRP Ledger Ripple...

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Singapore-based fiat-to-crypto payment solutions provider Alchemy Pay announced Jan. 27 that it had successfully registered as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider in Australia. Alchemy Pay Eyes Local Partnerships Singapore-based fiat-crypto payment solutions provider, Alchemy Pay, announced January 27 that...

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The restaking protocol Symbiotic has launched a permissionless, feature-complete shared security protocol on Ethereum Mainnet, enabling blockchain networks to restake assets with full slashing capabilities. Shared Security Protocol With Full Slashing Goes Live on Ethereum According to the announcement...

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Arizona’s decision to explore investments in digital assets, such as bitcoin is indicative of a growing tendency in states to diversify public finances. Arizona Takes Major Leap Toward Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Arizona lawmakers have taken a significant step toward...

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The smart contract platform Moonbeam has introduced Datahaven, a decentralized storage protocol for AI and Web3 applications, in collaboration with Eigenlayer. The solution targets Ethereum layer two (L2) developers, offering secure, censorship-resistant data storage. Moonbeam Launches Datahaven According to...

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Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) started the week in the red with $457 million and $136 million in outflows. 7-Day Inflow Streak Comes to an End With Significant Outflow U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of...

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Seven days into Donald Trump’s tenure as the 47th U.S. president, his administration has swiftly moved to dismantle a slew of regulations established under his predecessor, Joe Biden. The abrupt reversal of policies has ignited debates about the ideological...

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Hive Digital Technologies Ltd. announced the acquisition of Bitfarms’ 200 MW hydro-powered Bitcoin mining facility in Yguazú, Paraguay, aiming to increase its global mining capacity to 25 exahash per second (EH/s) by September 2025. Hive Digital Expands to 430...

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Securitize, an asset tokenization platform, has launched a blockchain interoperability solution with Wormhole to enable cross-network transfers for institutional tokenized funds. Tokenization Platform Securitize Deploys Wormhole for Multichain Fund Management The integration allows funds tokenized on Securitize’s platform to...

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Solaxy (SOLX), Solana’s first Layer-2 scaling solution, has now raised over $15 million in its presale phase. Borrowing from Ethereum’s successful scaling strategies, Solaxy aims to process transactions off-chain, managing the congestion that has hampered Solana’s performance. And investors...

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The strategic bitcoin roadmap by Metaplanet for 2025 and 2026 will see the company establish itself as one of the largest bitcoin owners globally. Metaplanet Doubles Down on its Bitcoin Position Metaplanet, fondly known as Asia’s MicroStrategy, has announced...

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As U.S. and European equities faltered on Monday amid a surge of interest in the artificial intelligence (AI) platform Deepseek, publicly traded bitcoin mining companies faced significant setbacks during the market downturn. Bitcoin Mining Stocks Suffer Heavy Losses A...

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Soneium, a blockchain network established by companies of the Sony Group, has recently reached a milestone regarding its transaction count. The project registered almost 500K daily transactions only 2 weeks from its mainnet launch, signaling a high activity growth....

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Belarus is preparing to launch its own official cryptocurrency. President Alexander Lukashenko recently disclosed this development to journalists, adding that Belarus has a surplus of electricity. Belarus Preparing to Issue a National Cryptocurrency, President Lukashenko States More countries are...

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PRESS RELEASE. Hong Kong – January 28, 2025 – GAIB, the first economic layer for AI and compute infrastructure, announced the successful completion of its GPU tokenization pilot program in collaboration with Aethir, a decentralized GPU-as-a-service platform for AI...

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The CFTC has launched public roundtables to discuss market structure innovation, focusing on prediction markets and digital assets. Balancing Innovation and Investor Protection The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a series of public roundtables to discuss innovation...

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Jason Lowery, author of Softwar, a thesis highlighting the national significance of bitcoin, has recently remarked on the strengths of the top digital asset as the world’s reserve cryptocurrency. Jason Lowery: Countries to Choose Bitcoin Because ‘It Operates Beyond...

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