Seed Game Reveals Airdrop Details Ahead of Token Launch
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/seed-game-reveals-airdrop-details-ahead-of-token-launch
MediaThe Telegram-based game Seed has announced key details regarding its token launch and airdrop, which are set to occur soon on the Sui blockchain.
Market Reaction Hits Usual as Stablecoin Faces Sell-Off After Redemption Changes
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/market-reaction-hits-usual-as-stablecoin-faces-sell-off-after-redemption-changes
MediaStablecoin developer Usual introduced a major update to its USD0++ protocol on Jan. 9, unveiling dual exit mechanisms aimed at enhancing the token's long-term sustainability.
U.S. Entities Now Hold 65% More Bitcoin Than Offshore Entities, According to CryptoQuant Data
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/us-entities-now-hold-65percent-more-bitcoin-than-offshore-entities-according-to-cryptoquant-data
MediaOn Jan. 9, 2025, CryptoQuant released data showing that Bitcoin reserves held by U.S.-based entities are now 65% larger than those held offshore.
Bitcoin Could Reach $1.5 Million by 2035, Predicts Analyst Timothy Peterson
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-could-reach-dollar15-million-by-2035-predicts-analyst-timothy-peterson
MediaBitcoin's future price could reach $1.5 million per coin by 2035, according to network economist Timothy Peterson.
Solana Set for Growth as U.S. ETF Prospects and Retail Interest Surge: Analyst Insights
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-set-for-growth-as-us-etf-prospects-and-retail-interest-surge-analyst-insights
MediaSolana (SOL) is poised for potential growth in 2025, driven by increasing retail investor interest and the anticipated approval of a U.S.-based spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF).
What Happened in Crypto Today: Is This Dump a Massive Bear Trap?
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/what-happened-in-crypto-today
MediaHere is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.
Large Bitcoin Holders Accumulate 34,000 BTC Following December Price Dip, Analysts Forecast 2025 Surge
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/large-bitcoin-holders-accumulate-34000-btc-following-december-price-dip-analysts-forecast-2025-surge
MediaSince December 2024, institutional Bitcoin holders have been purchasing significant amounts of the cryptocurrency, buying more than 34,000 BTC, worth approximately $3.2 billion.
SEC Chair Gensler Reflects on Crypto Enforcement Ahead of Departure
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-chair-gensler-reflects-on-crypto-enforcement-ahead-of-departure
MediaGary Gensler, the outgoing Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reiterated his critical view of the cryptocurrency industry, describing it as "rife with bad actors."
Ripple President Confirms Imminent Listings for RLUSD Stablecoin on Major Exchanges
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ripple-president-confirms-imminent-listings-for-rlusd-stablecoin-on-major-exchanges
MediaRipple president Monica Long announced in a recent interview that the company's Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin is expected to be listed on more major crypto exchanges "imminently."
Illuvium Reveals Plans for AI-Driven NPCs Through Partnership with Virtuals Protocol
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/illuvium-reveals-plans-for-ai-driven-npcs-through-partnership-with-virtuals-protocol
MediaEthereum-based gaming franchise Illuvium has announced a collaboration with Virtuals Protocol to integrate AI agents into its non-playable characters (NPCs).
Arthur Hayes Predicts Crypto Market to Peak by March 2025, Driven by Dollar Liquidity
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/arthur-hayes-predicts-crypto-market-to-peak-by-march-2025-driven-by-dollar-liquidity
MediaArthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX and now Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom, has adjusted his outlook on the cryptocurrency market, predicting a peak in March 2025.
Dogecoin Falls 10%, Bonk and AI16Z See Steeper Losses as Crypto Market Dips
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dogecoin-falls-10percent-bonk-and-ai16z-see-steeper-losses-as-crypto-market-dips
MediaDogecoin is facing a tough day, having dropped almost 10% in the last 24 hours.
Ripple Partners with Chainlink to Boost RLUSD Stablecoin Adoption in Decentralized Finance Across Two Blockchains
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ripple-partners-with-chainlink-to-boost-rlusd-stablecoin-adoption-in-decentralized-finance-across-two-blockchains
MediaRipple has partnered with Chainlink to enhance the adoption and functionality of its Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin within decentralized finance (DeFi).
Peter Brandt: XRP Market Cap of $500B Within Six Weeks is 'Possible'
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/peter-brandt-xrp-market-cap-of-dollar500b-within-six-weeks-is-possible
MediaVeteran trader Peter Brandt has projected that XRP could reach a market capitalization of $500 billion within the next six weeks, contingent upon a significant price breakout.
Synthetix Shifts Focus to Coinbase’s Base Network, Closes Perpetual Markets on Arbitrum
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/synthetix-shifts-focus-to-coinbases-base-network-closes-perpetual-markets-on-arbitrum
MediaSynthetix has announced that it will transition its perpetual markets on the Arbitrum network to a close-only mode.
Dogecoin Loses All of Its 2025 Gains as Bitcoin and Solana Experience Significant Declines
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dogecoin-loses-all-of-its-2025-gains-as-bitcoin-and-solana-experience-significant-declines
MediaThe cryptocurrency market faced a significant downturn in early January 2025, with several leading coins experiencing sharp declines.
PeckShield Reports Over $3 Billion in Crypto Losses Due to Hacks and Scams in 2024
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/peckshield-reports-over-dollar3-billion-in-crypto-losses-due-to-hacks-and-scams-in-2024
MediaIn 2024, the cryptocurrency industry experienced a significant rise in hacks and scams, with over $3 billion stolen from various crypto-related activities.
Bitcoin Struggles To Maintain $100,000 as Rising Treasury Yields and Stronger Dollar Weigh on Markets
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-struggles-to-maintain-dollar100000-as-rising-treasury-yields-and-stronger-dollar-weigh-on-markets
MediaBitcoin’s efforts to maintain the $100,000 level have been hampered by rising U.S. Treasury yields and a strengthening dollar, leading to a decline in digital asset performance
Coinbase Notifies Users of CFTC Subpoena Related to Polymarket Investigation
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-notifies-users-of-cftc-subpoena-related-to-polymarket-investigation
MediaCoinbase has reportedly been served with a subpoena from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) concerning the crypto prediction market platform Polymarket.
Dogecoin's Silence on Social Media Might Indicate Strategic Buying Moment, According to Analysts
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dogecoins-silence-on-social-media-might-indicate-strategic-buying-moment-according-to-analysts
MediaA recent report from Santiment indicates that Dogecoin's sentiment has hit a low point, prompting some analysts to suggest it may represent a buying opportunity.
Outgoing CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Urges Stronger Cryptocurrency Regulation Before Departure
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/outgoing-cftc-chair-rostin-behnam-urges-stronger-cryptocurrency-regulation-before-departure
MediaRostin Behnam, the outgoing Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), made his final public remarks on January 8, 2025.
US Prosecutors to Search Do Kwon’s Emails, Twitter, and Devices in Terra Fraud Case
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/us-prosecutors-to-search-do-kwons-emails-twitter-and-devices-in-terra-fraud-case
MediaUS prosecutors have laid out their plans for discovery in the ongoing criminal case against Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon.
Bitcoin Drops to $92,500 as Federal Reserve Policies and $631 Million in Liquidations Shake Market
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-drops-to-dollar92500-as-federal-reserve-policies-and-dollar631-million-in-liquidations-shake-market
MediaBitcoin’s price fell to $92,500 on Jan 7 after briefly surpassing $100,000 earlier that day, marking its first breach of the psychological milestone since Dec 19.
Institutional Cryptocurrency Trading Ban in South Korea May Be Lifted, Says Report
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/institutional-cryptocurrency-trading-ban-in-south-korea-may-be-lifted-says-report
MediaSouth Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reportedly planning to lift its effective ban on institutional trading of crypto.
What Happened in Crypto Today: The Bull Run Might Be Shorter Than We Thought
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/what-happened-in-crypto-today-the-bull-run-might-be-shorter-than-we-thought
MediaHere is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Attract $1.1 Billion in Inflows
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-and-ethereum-etfs-attract-dollar11-billion-in-inflows
MediaBitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have seen a surge in investor interest, pulling in $1.1 billion in net inflows on January 6, 2025, following a slower start to the year.
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam to Step Down After Four Years, Leaving Digital Asset Regulation Unresolved
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cftc-chair-rostin-behnam-to-step-down-after-four-years-leaving-digital-asset-regulation-unresolved
MediaRostin Behnam, Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will step down from his position on Jan 20 after a four-year term.
Why Is Crypto Down Today: Bitcoin, Tech Stocks Fall as Economic Strength Challenges Rate Cut Hopes
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-tech-stocks-fall-as-economic-strength-challenges-rate-cut-hopes
MediaMarkets decline on hotter-than-expected economic data, with Bitcoin shedding over 5%.
Hamster Kombat Announced HamsterVerse Amid DAO Support for Layer-2 Network
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hamster-kombat-announced-hamsterverse-amid-dao-support-for-layer-2-network
MediaHamster Kombat, a tap-to-earn game developed by Telegram, has announced the creation of HamsterVerse, an entertainment ecosystem that will expand the franchise beyond traditional gaming.