Daily Crypto News

The cryptocurrency market faces turmoil with $1.28B liquidations as Trump’s inauguration sparks controversy, from no Bitcoin mentions to unfulfilled Ross Ulbricht pardon promises. Bitcoin dipped 2.2%, while altcoins saw sharper declines. Trump ousted Gary Gensler, signaling a pro-crypto SEC shift, as debates over meme coins and regulatory clarity heat up. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/335...

Donald Trump launches a meme coin, "Trump Coin," causing chaos in the crypto world. Overnight, its value skyrockets, raising ethical and financial questions. Is it a power move against Elon Musk, a grift, or a game-changing political strategy? Amid speculation, the coin's tokenomics spark concerns about credibility and the industry's future. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/335684/trumps-mem...

A $200K PSA 10 Charizard auction faces payment delays; Ripple’s XRP skyrockets $125B since Trump’s re-election; Trump plans pro-crypto executive orders, including a national Bitcoin stockpile; Senator Lummis probes FDIC over alleged crypto misconduct; and Tether eyes U.S. expansion amid record profits and regulatory shifts. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/301363/ripple-xrp-holdings-gain-125-billion-t...

Oklahoma proposes a Bitcoin reserve, Litecoin ETF gains approval momentum, Ripple battles the SEC over XRP classification, and Trump’s pro-crypto agenda sparks industry optimism. Meanwhile, Hong Kong uses blockchain for legal notices, and Bitcoin hits $100K briefly, reflecting growing ties to traditional finance and a shifting regulatory landscape in the U.S. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post...

South Korea plans a second crypto regulatory framework, emphasizing transparency and investor protection, while pro-crypto Rep. Tom Emmer takes on a leadership role under Trump’s administration. The SEC delays crypto ETF decisions, NFTs face a tough market, corporate Bitcoin adoption grows, and analysts predict Solana and XRP ETFs to draw billions. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/334657/sou...

TikTok denies rumors of Elon Musk buying its U.S. assets as a ban looms, while BlackRock launches a Canadian Bitcoin ETF. Binance. US battles SEC accusations, and Trump signals pro-crypto policies. Meanwhile, Japan’s Remixpoint increases Bitcoin holdings, and Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo makes its first crypto purchase amid market volatility. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/300847/tiktok-elon-musk-rumors-...

A hacker briefly compromised Litecoin’s official X account, promoting a fake Solana-based token. Meanwhile, Tether is diving into AI filmmaking as part of a broader tech expansion. Singapore blocked Polymarket under gambling laws, and Animecoin unveiled tokenomics for its anime-focused ecosystem, allocating over 50% of tokens to community initiatives. RESOURCES https://cointelegraph.com/news/litec...

Block Inc. aims to become the first S&P 500 company with a Bitcoin strategy, holding 8,363 BTC. China halts bond purchases as the yuan weakens. Hong Kong boosts blockchain adoption. Coinbase faces a CFTC subpoena. Ripple expands stablecoin listings. DOJ to sell $6.5B in seized Silk Road Bitcoin. RESOURCES https://cryptonews.com/news/block-poised-to-be-first-sp-500-company-with-explicit-bitcoin...

Oklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers proposes the Bitcoin Freedom Act to integrate Bitcoin into the state economy. U.S. government plans to liquidate $6.5 billion in Bitcoin seized from Silk Road. Thailand tests crypto payments while battling illegal mining. Fidelity predicts national Bitcoin reserves. Terra's Do Kwon faces fraud trial in 2026. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/300141/oklahoma-senator-introd...

$124M Bitcoin seizure ordered by U.S. court; South Korea plans phased institutional crypto trading; Pakistani trader forced to transfer $340K in crypto during kidnapping; Mad Lads NFTs spike after Backpack's FTX Europe acquisition; Coinbase wins SEC appeal; Do Kwon faces new allegations in $40B Terra collapse impacting 1M victims. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/299978/texas-court-orders-bitcoin-inve...

Hong Kong’s deepfake scam bust, Do Kwon’s $40B Terra collapse, Bitcoin’s $102K resurgence, and new moves by HashKey and FTX EU in regulated markets. Plus, Pudgy Penguins NFTs skyrocket, and Gemini settles with the CFTC. Scams, innovation, and rebounds define this week in crypto. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/299763/hong-kong-deepfake-scam-group-caught-pretending-to-be-rich-single-women https://www....

Explore "Chokepoint 2.0," an alleged crackdown on Bitcoin and crypto by U.S. regulators, including the FDIC, DOJ, and Biden administration. We unpack Ripple's U.S. hiring surge, Jeju Island's NFT tourism push, Solana's market moves, and massive Bitcoin acquisitions planned by MicroStrategy and Metaplanet. Crypto’s future faces both challenges and opportunities. RESOURCES https://x.com/btc_archive/...

Bitcoin turns 16; Ethereum trading hits record leverage; mining hashrate surges; Do Kwon pleads not guilty to fraud; Tether’s General Counsel retires; NFT platform Scatter COO steps down; BlackRock Bitcoin ETF sees record outflows. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/333023/scatter-coo-steps-down?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/01/03/do-kwon-pleads-not-gui...

Dive into the latest in crypto news! Learn how liquidity pools power DeFi, explore MiCA's impact on stablecoins and European banks, and uncover the IRS's new tax rules for digital assets. Plus, record-breaking Ethereum ETFs, meme coin mania, and XRP's surge—all packed into a concise, engaging exploration of today’s crypto world. RESOURCES https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/01/02/garanti-bbva-s...

Bitcoin’s 2024 price predictions, and risks. Regulatory shifts under Trump and the year’s top story: Binance’s Nigerian hostage crisis. Bitcoin predictions for 2025 remain bold—will they hit the mark? RESOURCES https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/grades-for-bitcoin-forecasts-from-draper-novogratz-and-hayes/ https://decrypt.co/298787/crypto-crystal-ball-2025-trump-bitcoin-crypto https://decrypt...

El Salvador doubles down on Bitcoin, now holding over 6,000 BTC as global interest in crypto rises. U.S. states and European leaders push for Bitcoin reserves, Malaysia tightens exchange regulations, and China outlines crypto risks. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs thrive, signaling mainstream and institutional adoption of crypto as a financial asset. RESOURCES https://cryptonews.com/news/el-salvador-becom...

SALT Lending’s $300K penalties, Vitalik Buterin’s $293K donation to a viral pygmy hippo, North Korea's crypto heists, Do Kwon’s extradition battle, top AI stocks, and the rise of Bitcoin-backed ETFs. Stay updated on the latest in crypto, AI, and global finance. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/332412/ethereum-co-founder-vitalik-buterin-adopts-viral-pygmy-hippo-moo-deng-with-293000-donation-t...

Hacks hit $2.2 billion, Russia leverages crypto to bypass sanctions, and Bitcoin’s Christmas rally falters. From major exchange breaches to geopolitical shifts, we dive into the biggest stories shaping crypto’s future.  RESOURCES https://www.dlnews.com/articles/snapshot/russia-using-bitcoin-for-trade-amid-sanctions/ https://decrypt.co/297206/largest-crypto-exploits-hacks-2024 Secure your Busi...

Russia bans crypto mining in 10 regions starting 2025, citing energy concerns. Matador Technologies adopts Bitcoin with a $4.5M purchase and plans a gold-backed trading platform. North Korean hackers linked to a $305M DMM hack. Bitcoin faces record $14B options expiry, signaling major market volatility ahead. RESOURCES https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/12/24/russia-imposes-6-year-ban-on-crypto-...

Donald Trump appoints Bo Hines to lead crypto policy alongside David Sacks and Sriram Krishnan, signaling a push for digital asset innovation. Belarus expands crypto mining incentives, while global markets face downturns. Scams like the $22M NFT fraud and Scott Pape's warnings highlight rising risks in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/298484/trump-picks-bo-hines-...

SEC approves Bitcoin-Ethereum spot ETFs, Europe’s MiCA regulations force stablecoin delistings, Metaplanet raises $60M for Bitcoin purchases, El Salvador expands Bitcoin holdings despite IMF pressure, Cryptopia begins $225M crypto repayments, and Doodles NFT teases token launch amid rising market speculation. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/298087/sec-approves-first-hybrid-bitcoin-ethereum-etfs-from-...

Crypto markets plunge after the Fed's rate cut and hawkish outlook, wiping out $690M in futures. Arthur Hayes warns of a Bitcoin crash post-Trump's 2025 inauguration. Binance. US plans a USD comeback, while El Salvador scales back Bitcoin adoption under an IMF deal. Scandinavian tax transparency sparks crypto security concerns. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/297704/bitcoin-crypto-eye-recovery-as-ana...

Ohio proposes the Bitcoin Reserve Act, aiming to invest state funds in Bitcoin. Binance faces a lawsuit in Australia over misclassified investors. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis plans a federal Bitcoin reserve. Coinbase defends its delisting of wBTC amid legal battles. Pudgy Penguins' token PENGU debuts with a $2.3B market cap. RESOURCES Breaking Points https://youtu.be/rw3NTxWXvKg?si=X8QS1SA-GW1mO2Q...

Exodus gains SEC approval for NYSE American listing, FTX plans creditor repayments in early 2025, Ripple launches its U.S.-backed stablecoin RLUSD, Ethena Labs unveils USDtb backed by BlackRock’s fund, and MicroStrategy boosts Bitcoin holdings before joining the Nasdaq 100.  RESOURCES https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/12/16/sec-approves-crypto-wallet-maker-exodus-to-list-on-nyse-american-a...

Revolut rejects the London Stock Exchange, citing high costs and low liquidity, favoring a U.S. listing. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sees a surge in put options trading, signaling strategic market positioning. Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD faces potential price volatility ahead of launch. Bitcoin hits $106K, driven by market optimism and pro-crypto policies. RESOURCES Mark Yusko https://youtu.be/VgqDMx_ta...