President-elect Trump has launched a memecoin, aptly named Official Trump (TRUMP), on Jan. 17 — drawing both praise and criticism from attorneys, with some arguing that the token signals a positive regulatory shift in the United States and others war
January’s XRP price rally risks hitting a point of exhaustion due to an emerging bearish reversal signal.XRP price chart hints at 25% correctionXRP has surged nearly 50% in January, briefly topping $3.39 on Jan. 18, its highest level in nearly seven
Wyoming, in the United States, has introduced a bill to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, joining several other states nationwide ahead of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.“Wyoming took its first bold step toward a strategic Bitc
Crypto.com has secured in-principal approval to operate across the European Union under a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, the cryptocurrency exchange said. Once finalized, the MiCA license will enable Crypto.com to operate in EU countries un
Open Campus, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on onchain education, launched its layer-3 blockchain, EDU Chain, on Arbitrum Orbit. The blockchain, introduced on Jan. 17, is designed to support educational apps and onchain educati
MakersPlace, a digital art platform specializing in non-fungible tokens, is shutting down amid a sharp drop in the NFT market. The company, launched in 2018, announced its closure on Jan. 15 after six years of operations.“Ongoing market challenges an
Bitcoin-based decentralized finance applications saw a breakout year in 2024 after the April halving, with the industry’s value experiencing a 22-fold increase driven by infrastructure development and soaring Bitcoin prices.Bitcoin-based decentralize
Two technology trade groups have filed a lawsuit against the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, challenging its push to treat payment apps and digital wallets like banks.The complaint, filed on Jan. 16 by TechNet — a bipartisan network of techn
Bitcoin’s correlation with top technology stocks has climbed to a two-year high, reflecting its growing sensitivity to broader economic factors, including the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report in the US.Bitcoin briefly recovered above the $
South Korean financial authorities have taken action against alleged unfair cryptocurrency trading practices under the country’s investor protection regime.On Jan. 16, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) reported the first case of unfai
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchain Ronin Network has announced a $10 million grants program dedicated to its developer community.The Ronin Ecosystem Grants initiative was introduced on Jan. 16 as part of the network’s strategy to expand blockc
XRP rose to its highest level since January 2018 as optimism toward emerging crypto regulations overcame concerns raised by the latest legal appeal filed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The XRP (XRP) price rose to a seven-year high of
What is BRETT memecoin? Memecoins are cryptocurrencies frequently associated with humor or viral trends. Memecoins surge when communities rally behind them, transforming them into investment phenomena. Brett (BRETT) is a trending memecoin on the Ba
Komainu Holdings, a regulated cryptocurrency custodian backed by Nomura’s Laser Digital, has raised $75 million in Bitcoin from Blockstream Capital Partners to support worldwide expansion and integrate advanced crypto technology, according to a press
Texas state Senator Charles Schwertner has introduced a bill in the new legislative session to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the Lone Star State. “It’s time for Texas to lead the way in establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,” the Republ
Jio Platforms, an Indian mobile network operator owned by Asia’s richest person, Mukesh Ambani, has partnered with Polygon Labs to upgrade some of its existing offerings with Web3 and blockchain capabilities.Reliance subsidiary Jio and Polygon Labs,
Canary Capital’s recently filed amended S-1 form for its Canary Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could signal the altcoin may be the next digital asset in the United States to get the crypto ETF treatment, following Bitcoin and Ether in 2024. Acco
Dubai could be getting a new 17-storey Crypto Tower in 2027, according to its developers, while in Asia, a Bitcoin hotel in Tokyo is set to open its doors in Q3 — adding to a lengthening list of crypto-linked buildings in development around the globe
Arkansas lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would ban crypto mining operations within 30 miles of any US military facility in the state.Senate Bill (SB 60) was introduced by Senator Ricky Hill and House Speaker Brian Evans on Jan. 15, aiming t
The month of December was the biggest month for spot and derivatives trading volume on centralized crypto exchanges in history, according to insights from CCData. “In December, the combined spot and derivatives trading volume on centralized exchanges