19 Jan 2025

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Orbiter Finance Launches OBT Token and Announces Airdrop

Orbiter Finance Launches OBT Token and Announces Airdrop

Orbiter Finance, the cross-chain transfer protocol, has introduced its native OBT token, with a portion of the supply allocated for an airdrop. The token generation event (TGE) is scheduled for January 20, coinciding with the inauguration of the new U.S. president, Donald Trump.

17 Jan 2025
Dogecoin ETF: Could 2025 Be the Year?

Dogecoin ETF: Could 2025 Be the Year?

The exchange-traded fund (ETF) market is seeing unprecedented capital inflows, and memecoins like Dogecoin could be the next frontier. Analysts at trading firm Wintermute suggest that the likelihood of a DOGE ETF launching in 2025 is growing steadily.

17 Jan 2025
Wintermute Breaks Records in Institutional Crypto Trading

Wintermute Breaks Records in Institutional Crypto Trading

Wintermute, a leading liquidity provider and crypto market maker reported increased institutional demand and record trading volumes in 2024.

17 Jan 2025
 US-Listed Crypto Miners Doubled Their BTC Holdings in a Year

 US-Listed Crypto Miners Doubled Their BTC Holdings in a Year

In 2024, Bitcoin mining companies increased their Bitcoin holdings, showing a tendency to prefer retaining their coins rather than selling.

17 Jan 2025
Merit Systems Raises $10M for Open-Source Attribution Protocol

Merit Systems Raises $10M for Open-Source Attribution Protocol

Merit Systems raised $10M to build an attribution protocol that tracks contributions and fairly rewards developers, paving the way for less dependence on external funding in open-source projects.

17 Jan 2025
Ctrl Wallet Eyes Strategic Sale to Expand Market Reach

Ctrl Wallet Eyes Strategic Sale to Expand Market Reach

Ctrl Wallet, the self-custodial digital wallet platform formerly known as XDEFI, has announced plans to pursue a strategic investor to scale its operations and compete with top players in the crypto wallet industry.

17 Jan 2025
Building an On-Chain Future — Base’s 2025 Vision

Building an On-Chain Future — Base’s 2025 Vision

Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum-powered Layer 2 blockchain, has revealed its strategic vision and objectives for the new year.

17 Jan 2025
Jio’s Silent Rollout of JioCoin Token

Jio’s Silent Rollout of JioCoin Token

Indian telecom giant Jio Platforms has quietly introduced JioCoin, built on Polygon and now part of the JioSphere browser.

17 Jan 2025
Tradable Tokenizes $1.7 Billion of Assets on the zkSync Era Platform

Tradable Tokenizes $1.7 Billion of Assets on the zkSync Era Platform

Real-world asset (RWA) platform Tradable brings $1.7 billion of assets across nearly 30 institutional-grade private credit positions on-chain. With this move, the platform connects traditional asset managers with Web3 technologies and expands investment options.

17 Jan 2025
Tether Prepares for a Bold U.S. Market Entry

Tether Prepares for a Bold U.S. Market Entry

Against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency, Tether is positioning itself to expand its influence in the U.S. market with USDT leading the way.

17 Jan 2025
PostFinance Empowers Clients with Ethereum Staking

PostFinance Empowers Clients with Ethereum Staking

Expanding its crypto services, Swiss banking powerhouse PostFinance has introduced Ethereum staking for 2.7 million customers. The service aims to simplify blockchain investments for everyday users.

17 Jan 2025
Sequoia and Paradigm Invest $150M in Phantom’s Future

Sequoia and Paradigm Invest $150M in Phantom’s Future

Leading crypto wallet Phantom has completed a $150M Series C round. Backed by Sequoia Capital and Paradigm, the funds aim to advance social functionality and streamline blockchain payments.

17 Jan 2025
U.S. Attorney General Sued by DeFi App Developer

U.S. Attorney General Sued by DeFi App Developer

Michael Lewellen, a cryptographic software developer, has brought legal action against the U.S. Attorney General, drawing attention to the lack of clarity in DeFi regulations. This lawsuit raises a pressing question: can centralized governance and decentralized financial technologies find common ground?

17 Jan 2025
Tether Expands with USDT0 on Kraken’s Ink Network

Tether Expands with USDT0 on Kraken’s Ink Network

Expanding its market leadership, Tether has launched USDT0 on Kraken’s Ethereum Layer 2 scaling platform, Ink.

17 Jan 2025
Binance Tightens EU Compliance Measures

Binance Tightens EU Compliance Measures

With the latest regulatory alignment, Binance users in Poland and Belgium face changes in how they deposit and withdraw funds. Learn more here.

16 Jan 2025
eToro Quietly Moves Toward U.S. IPO

eToro Quietly Moves Toward U.S. IPO

eToro has submitted a confidential IPO filing to the SEC, seeking a valuation of more than $5 billion as it prepares to go public.

16 Jan 2025
Trump’s Presidency Sparks Hope for Crypto Revival

Trump’s Presidency Sparks Hope for Crypto Revival

Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration is being celebrated by the U.S. crypto community. Following years of tight regulations under Biden, the industry expects Trump’s administration to champion a more supportive stance.

16 Jan 2025
Litecoin May Be the Next Crypto the SEC Approves for an ETF

Litecoin May Be the Next Crypto the SEC Approves for an ETF

The cryptocurrency community is closely monitoring developments in the crypto ETF sector as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) weighs the approval of a Litecoin (LTC) ETF.

16 Jan 2025
Israeli Crypto Trader Accused of Massive Tax Evasion

Israeli Crypto Trader Accused of Massive Tax Evasion

Arsuf resident Oved Cohen, 32, is under scrutiny for allegedly failing to pay taxes on over 35 million shekels ($9.6 million) earned through cryptocurrency trading.

16 Jan 2025
Reown Raises $13M to Redefine Blockchain Access

Reown Raises $13M to Redefine Blockchain Access

WalletConnect creator Reown has closed a $13M funding round to make blockchain technology more accessible by improving its SDK-powered UX. Partners include Stripe, Raise, and over 600 wallets.

16 Jan 2025
U.S. Backs Return of 2016 Bitfinex Stolen Bitcoin

U.S. Backs Return of 2016 Bitfinex Stolen Bitcoin

The U.S. government, citing court filings, recommends that Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex in 2016 be returned in its natural form as BTC coins..

16 Jan 2025
Bitcoin Set to Break $300,000 This Year

Bitcoin Set to Break $300,000 This Year

HashKey Group predicts Bitcoin’s price could surpass $300,000 by year-end, driven by a surge in institutional investments and growing adoption of cryptocurrency in the financial sector.

16 Jan 2025
Bubblemaps Reveals Airdrop and Exclusive Rewards for V2 Users

Bubblemaps Reveals Airdrop and Exclusive Rewards for V2 Users

Bubblemaps, a blockchain analytics and data visualization tool, announced an upcoming airdrop for its official BMT token.

16 Jan 2025
New SEC Leadership Set to Reform U.S. Crypto Policy

New SEC Leadership Set to Reform U.S. Crypto Policy

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is gearing up to overhaul its cryptocurrency policies under the leadership of President Donald Trump’s administration.

16 Jan 2025
FDUSD Launches on Solana

FDUSD Launches on Solana

First Digital USD (FDUSD), a stablecoin issued by First Digital Labs, is now live on the Solana blockchain. This launch marks a significant step for the Solana ecosystem, offering a fast, scalable, and cost-efficient tool for digital asset transactions.

16 Jan 2025

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Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

Crypto Kaleo is a renowned crypto trader and one of the most followed influencers in the industry. Active since 2017, he has built a strong presence on X, TradingView, and other platforms, sharing technical analysis, market predictions, and insightful commentary on the crypto space.

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Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.