Circle acquires Hashnote, USYC onchain money fundThe deal combines the issuers of the second-largest stablecoin and the largest onchain money fund by market cap.Jan 21, 2025Alex O’Donnell
SEC launches crypto task force led by Hester PeirceThe US financial watchdog announced on Jan. 21 a task force aimed at developing a regulatory framework for digital assets.Jan 21, 2025Ana Paula Pereira
US Department of Government Efficiency slapped with more lawsuitsDOGE is being sued by an ethics watchdog, a nonprofit law firm, a federal workers union and a nonprofit members organization.Jan 21, 2025Sam Bourgi
US asset managers file for TRUMP, DOGE ETFsOsprey Funds and Rex Shares have submitted filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for multiple crypto ETFs, including three focused on memecoins.Jan 21, 2025Alex O’Donnell
80% of Bitcoin short-term holders back in profit as analyst says ‘FOMO in full swing’While Bitcoin short-term holders’ profit increased, panic selling was also evident around $100,000 despite clear technical support above $95,000.Jan 21, 2025Biraajmaan Tamuly
Bitcoin miners see 3x profit margins despite higher network difficultyGlassnode’s Difficulty Regression Model estimates the cost to mine a single BTC at approximately $33,900.Jan 21, 2025Christopher Tepedino
BoA CEO says banks eager to enter crypto if regulators allowBrian Moynihan believes financial institutions would gladly facilitate cryptocurrency payments if clearer regulations around their use were established.Jan 21, 2025Sam Bourgi
Fake TRUMP and MELANIA tokens record $4.8M inflows in 24 hoursCopycat tokens claiming to be the official TRUMP and MELANIA coins recorded $4.8 million in purchases in 24 hours from 12,641 wallets.Jan 21, 2025Yohan Yun
GOAT’s AI agents play to win crypto for you, Flappy Bird reboot: Web3 GamerGoat Gaming is set to launch AI agents to play games for you in February, Flappy Bird game review and more.Jan 21, 2025Ciaran Lyons
Trump family memecoins may trigger increased SEC scrutiny on cryptoThe retail-fueled memecoin speculation around the Trump memecoins could invite more regulatory scrutiny on the crypto industry in the US, industry insiders told Cointelegraph.Jan 21, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Vitalik claims sole authority over Ethereum Foundation leadershipVitalik Buterin dismissed calls for a leadership shakeup in the Ethereum Foundation, reaffirmed his authority and condemned harassment against Aya Miyaguchi.Jan 21, 2025Josh O'Sullivan
Dogecoin price jumps 13% in minutes on official US DOGE website launchDOGE’s price reverses losses with a 13% jump in 15 minutes as the official Department of Government Efficiency website now flashes the Dogecoin token logo.Jan 21, 2025Nancy Lubale
Toncoin becomes Telegram’s only accepted crypto for app servicesTelegram will exclusively support Toncoin and the TON network for its apps and services following a new partnership.Jan 21, 2025Helen Partz
Bitcoin mining saved Texas $18B, boosted grid stabilityBTC mining aids Texas’ grid stability, cutting $18 billion in costs by replacing gas peaker plants with efficient demand response.Jan 21, 2025Josh O'Sullivan
MicroStrategy bought 11K BTC the week before Trump’s inaugurationMicroStrategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase is the firm’s third acquisition in January and its largest buy in 2025.Jan 21, 2025Helen Partz
Trump and Melania memecoins attract first-time investors — SurveyA survey reveals Trump memecoins drew first-time investors to crypto, spurring adoption but raising concerns over political tokens’ long-term effects on the market.Jan 21, 2025Ezra Reguerra
Switzerland’s Crypto Valley hits $593B with 17 unicorns in 2024Switzerland’s Crypto Valley reached $593 billion in valuation with 17 unicorns in 2024, capturing 29% of European blockchain funding and showing significant growth.Jan 21, 2025Zoltan Vardai
TRUMP, MELANIA tokens crash hardest as memecoins bleedMemecoins underperform the broader crypto market after double-digit daily losses fueled by sharp drops in TRUMP and MELANIA tokens.Jan 21, 2025Nancy Lubale
Musk’s DOGE agency launches official website with Dogecoin logoDogecoin rallied after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency launched its official US government website displaying the dog-themed cryptocurrency’s logo.Jan 21, 2025Zoltan Vardai
Over 14,500 Tron addresses at risk of silent hijackingWallets suspected of contamination in Q4 2024 still hold $31.5 million, AMLBot says.Jan 21, 2025Yohan Yun
Mark Cuban mulls memecoin to pay US debtBillionaire Mark Cuban said that if people want to gamble on memecoins, they could do it and “make a dent” in the US debt.Jan 21, 2025Ezra Reguerra
Italian energy giant launches solar panel tokenization on AlgorandEnel and wallet provider Conio’s tokenization initiative lets Italians offset energy bills via partial ownership of solar farms on Algorand.Jan 21, 2025Arijit Sarkar
Bitcoin ‘fully gassed’ to leave $100K BTC price behind — AnalysisBitcoin "Choppiness Index" data is hinting at a dramatic return to trend for BTC price action.Jan 21, 2025William Suberg
Blockchain at a crossroads: From Davos hype to global impactThe evolution of blockchain continues at pace. It’s time to examine progress, challenges and future potential in humanitarian and development sectors.Jan 21, 2025Advit Nath
Trump swings axe on Biden’s sweeping AI executive orderDonald Trump has undone Joe Biden’s October 2023 executive order that established a framework for AI, including reporting mechanisms for companies.Jan 21, 2025Stephen Katte
Crypto observers still hopeful on Trump despite silence on first dayCrypto industry executives and investors are confident about the road ahead for digital assets despite Donald Trump’s silence on crypto in his first-day actions.Jan 21, 2025Martin Young
Ramaswamy exits DOGE for Ohio governor bid, leaving Musk as sole headVivek Ramaswamy said on X he was leaving the Department of Government Efficiency and was “confident that Elon and the team will succeed in streamlining government.”Jan 21, 2025Martin Young
El Salvador buys another 12 Bitcoin for country’s reserve despite IMF dealEl Salvador’s total stockpile now stands at 6,044 Bitcoin, worth over $617 million, after the country bought an additional 12 BTC in the last day.Jan 21, 2025Stephen Katte
Ethereum Foundation to set aside 50K ETH to support DeFi appsThe Ethereum Foundation’s move to support Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem comes after months of criticism accusing it of not caring enough about the space.Jan 21, 2025Brayden Lindrea
Analysts say Trump presidency marks ‘a turning point’ in US crypto policyA crypto-friendly US government could form the base for new highs for Bitcoin and other digital assets.Jan 20, 2025David Feliba