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🚀 Crypto.com Unveils US Institutional Trading Platform to Enhance Crypto Retail Trading App
Crypto.com has introduced an institutional trading platform in the United States, aiming to complement its existing crypto retail trading app
🏛️ SEC Under Trump Establishes Task Force to Develop Clear Crypto Guidelines
The SEC under Trump’s administration launched a crypto task force with Hester Peirce leading efforts to simplify and clarify digital asset rules.
📈MicroStrategy Acquires 11,000 BTC Equivalent To $1.1 Billion
MicroStrategy adds 11,000 BTC for $1.1B, bringing its holdings to 461,000 $BTC valued at $29.3B.
💰 Utah Proposes Legislation Allowing State Treasurer to Invest in Digital Assets
Utah has introduced legislation aimed at modernizing state investments by permitting the state treasurer to allocate funds into digital assets.
🇪🇺 ESMA Pushes for Delisting of Non-MiCA Compliant Stablecoins, Sets Q1 2025 Deadline
A "sell-only" period will be in place until the first quarter of 2025, enabling investors to exit their positions.
🎶 Opinion: Blockchain and AI Are Changing Music Forever—And That’s Good News for Artists
Can AI and blockchain fix music's biggest challenges? From fair royalties to artist empowerment, this op-ed explores how technology could transform the industry.
⚖️ SEC Charges DCG and Genesis, Fines $38M for Misleading Investors
The SEC has charged Genesis and Digital Currency Group for misleading investors about their financial health, resulting in a $38 million fine.
🌍 Tether Relocates to El Salvador After Securing Operating License
💸 Tether is relocating its headquarters to El Salvador after securing a Digital Asset Service Provider license.
🚆 Indian Railways to Launch NFT Train Tickets for MahaKumbh Mela Pilgrims
Indian Railways is set to introduce non-fungible token (NFT)-based train tickets for passengers traveling to the MahaKumbh Mela.
❌ Crypto-Based Prediction Platform Polymarket Banned in Singapore for Unlicensed Gambling
Singapore blocks crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket, warning users of fines or jail time for gambling with unlicensed providers.
💡Increasing Bitcoin Hashrate Indicates Confidence in BTC Value
Bitcoin’s growing hashrate showcases miners’ optimism in BTC’s resilience, profitability, and expanding adoption.
🚫 Bybit Suspends Crypto Trading Services in India Amid Regulatory Changes
Global exchange Bybit has announced a temporary halt to its trading services in India, citing evolving regulatory developments.
US FV Bank Adds PayPal’s PYUSD to Deposit and Payment Options
🪙FV Bank says it’s the only US-licensed bank to offer USDC, USDT, and PYUSD deposit options to facilitate cross-border payments and remittances.
💡 Crypto Advisory Council Set to Potentially Include About 24 Industry Leaders
Trump’s crypto advisory council is expected to include nearly two dozen prominent CEOs and founders.
💱Sonic Integrates Circle’s Bridged USDC as Official Stablecoin
Sonic Labs has integrated Circle's bridged USDC on its EVM layer-1 chain, enhancing the ecosystem for developers and users with simplified stablecoin transactions.
📈 Deribit Witnessed $1.1 Trillion in Trading Volumes in 2024, a 95% Year-over-Year Growth
Deribit, a leading crypto derivatives exchange, reported $1.1 trillion in trading volumes in 2024, marking a 95% year-over-year increase.
🪙Circle Acquires Hashnote and Integrates USYC for Digital Assets
Circle acquires Hashnote, integrating USYC with USDC to offer access to tokenized money market collateral, backed by DRW’s Cumberland.
📈 Sol Strategies Entered OTC Group Best Market Under the Ticker “CYFRF”
Sol Strategies has upgraded to the OTCQX Best Market under the ticker "CYFRF," boosting transparency and investor access in the Solana ecosystem.
📉 Donald Trump Family Meme Coins Plummet During Inauguration: $Melania Drops to $790M, $Trump Sees Market Cap Halved
The inauguration of Donald Trump as the U.S. president marked a turbulent day for the Trump family’s meme coins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA.
🏦Industry Experts Explain Significance of New Crypto Tax Rules in US
With new U.S. crypto tax rules in effect for 2025, experts analyze their significance for exchanges and investors alike.
📉 Trump Meme Coin’s Market Cap Loses $6B in Value Before His Swearing-In
Trump's $TRUMP token hit $15B before crashing to $9B, stirring crypto market volatility just before the President-elect’s big day.
🇩🇪 Boerse Stuttgart Becomes First German Crypto Provider to Receive MiCA License
This success follows a year of explosive growth for the exchange, with crypto trading volumes tripling and contributing 25% to overall revenue.
💳 FTX Sets Deadline for Pre-Distribution Requirements, Payments Likely to Start on February
FTX is preparing to distribute over $1.2 billion in repayments to its users who have been unable to access their funds.
📊 Cryptocurrency price check 📊
🔹 BTC: $93,525 - 0.79%
🔹 ETH: $3,189 - 2.34%
🔹 BNB: $680 - 1.92%
🔹 XRP: $2.44 - 4.02%
🔹 ADA: $0.93 - 7.26%
🌪️ Three Russian Nationals Indicted for Operating Crypto Mixers by Georgia Federal Grand Jury
A federal grand jury in Georgia has indicted three Russian nationals for operating cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io.
🤝 Philippine Banks Collaborate to Launch PHPX Stablecoin for Enhanced Cross-Border Payments
A group of Philippine banks is joining forces to launch a peso-backed stablecoin, PHPX, to enhance cross-border payments.
🤖 Can DeFAI Become the Main Crypto Trend of 2025?
Simpler trading, smarter decisions, and explosive token growth—is DeFAI really reshaping crypto in 2025, or is it just a fleeting hype?
📊 Cryptocurrency price check 📊
🔹 BTC: $94,162 + 0.19%
🔹 ETH: $3,328 - 0.88%
🔹 BNB: $694 - 0.20%
🔹 XRP: $2.30 - 0.79%
🔹 ADA: $0.95 + 2.93%
🐂 US Financial Advisers Show Increased Crypto Interest Post Trump's Election Win: Bitwise Survey
A recent survey by Bitwise reveals a surge in crypto interest among U.S.-based financial advisers following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory.
🚀 Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Achieves 10,000 BTC Treasury, Marks 236% YoY Growth
CleanSpark has surpassed 10,000 BTC in its treasury, reaching 10,097 BTC and achieving 236% year-over-year growth.