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Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin crosses $3 trillion in trading within a month

The stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) surpassed $3.02 trillion in total trading activity just over a month after its debut on centralized exchanges, according to a CCData report. In January alone, RLUSD recorded $2.84 trillion in trading volume as of Jan. 23, establishing itself as the fourth-largest stablecoin by trading volume. Jan. 4 saw the most […] The post Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin crosses $3 trillion in trading...

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Give Retail Investors a Voice in Crypto Policymaking

If the new administration is serious about fostering fair and effective crypto policy, it must include everyday Americans, says John Deaton, who was Republican candidate for Senate in Massachusetts in 2024 and represented XRP holders in Ripple’s landmark securities against the SEC.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Interest in Bitcoin-backed loans returns: Will TradFi join this time?

The Bitcoin-backed loans market is expected to grow fivefold in the coming years. Cointelegraph explores the nuts and bolts of the niche industry.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Kraken relaunches compliant staking for US clients after SEC settlement

Kraken announced the launch of a new onchain staking product for US clients, marking a significant return to staking services in select states after facing regulatory scrutiny. The offering will allow users in 37 states and two territories to stake digital assets such as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), and Cardano (ADA), according to […] The post Kraken relaunches compliant staking for US clients after...

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund grows indirect BTC exposure by 153%

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, has positions in MicroStrategy, Square, Tesla, MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms and Coinbase.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin mining hashrate set to slow down β€” Here’s why

After a tough 2024 for the Bitcoin mining industry, mining companies might finally get some relief as competition might slowly cool down.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Here’s why DeepSeek crashed your Bitcoin and crypto

DeepSeek may have β€œnothing to do” with crypto, but its sudden entrance on the scene affected crypto prices.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Czech National Bank Approves Proposal to Study Bitcoin as Reserve Asset

ECB President Lagarde said she's "confident" bitcoin will not be a part of the assets of any EU central bank.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

XRP's 50% rally outperforms crypto market in January β€” Is $4 the next stop?

XRP decoupled from the crypto market after positive regulatory developments for Ripple Labs reinforced investors' bullish conviction in the altcoin.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Will Trump’s Executive Order Break Bitcoin’s Four-Year Market Cycle?

Trump’s recent executive order may signal the end of Bitcoin’s historically rigid four-year market cycle. With regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and government-backed initiatives, could this policy shift usher in a new era of sustained growthβ€”eliminating the dreaded crypto winter?

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

El Salvador Rushes to Approve Bitcoin Law Amendment to Comply With IMF Loan Terms

El Salvador agreed to stop accepting tax payments in BTC and to β€œgradually unwind” the Chivo wallet, a government-issued crypto wallet.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

MoonPay Sponsors Network Behind Theo Von, 'Full Send' Podcasts

The deal includes MoonPay ads across the Shots Podcast Network, with Shots CEO John Shahidi joining the firm as a creative advisor.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

How Bitcoin Empowers Women

Bitcoin can be a tool for women all around the world closed out of the traditional financial system.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin DeFi project Elastos closes $20M investment round

At more than $100,000 per coin, Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a financial asset that can unlock new wealth opportunities for holders.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

South Korea Wants to Upgrade Its Crypto Task Force Into Full Investigative Unit

If approved, the unit expanding its authority and resources beyond its initial formation in July 2023.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Tether answers to MiCA compliance hurdles with Hadron and Quantoz

Tether is touting its tokenization platform Hadron and its investment in Quantoz as part of its European strategy amid regulatory pressures that have led to USDT delistings under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. In a statement to CryptoSlate on Jan. 30, Tether confirmed its commitment to pushing Hadron and Quantoz while finalizing its […] The post Tether answers to MiCA compliance hurdles with Hadron...

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches New Staking Business for Ethereum, Solana

The SEC fined Kraken $30 million back in 2023 and forced it to shut down a similar staking product for U.S. customers.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Telecom’s Future Lies in Decentralized Networks

The financial and other advantages of decentralized network physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) like Helium are impossible for telecom firms to ignore.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

ECB president β€˜confident’ Bitcoin will not enter central bank reserves

Christine Lagarde seemed to dismiss concerns that Czechia’s central bank would adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Solana Meme Coins Fartcoin and SPX6900 Skyrocket, Massively Outgaining Dogecoin

Dogecoin is back in the green Thursday with modest gains, but some prominent Solana meme coins are blasting up the charts.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Czech National Bank To Assess Bitcoin as Part of Reserve Strategy

The CNB approves plan to explore allocating a portion of its 140 billion reserves to Bitcoin.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Ownership vs. ETF

2024: Bitcoin and ether spot ETFs launch, becoming history's fastest-growing. 2025: The lines between spot crypto ETFs and direct ownership will blur.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Hashing It Out: Blockchain, AI and the future of wearable technology

The latest episode of HIO looks at how blockchain and AI transform wearable technology with Cudis CEO Edison Chen, who explains how Web3 gives users control over their health data.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Official Donald Trump Solana Meme Coin Can Now Be Used to Buy Presidential Merch

TRUMP, a meme coin launched earlier this month on Solana, is available as a payment option at several of President Trump's online merchandise stores.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Perplexity AI hints at possible crypto integration

Perplexity AI may soon incorporate crypto into its platform, according to CEO Aravind Srinivas. In a Jan. 29 post on X, Srinivas confirmed that crypto integration is on the horizon but did not provide details on how it would be implemented or when users can expect the rollout. Instead, he only responded β€œsoon” to a […] The post Perplexity AI hints at possible crypto integration appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

9 curious things about DeepSeek R1: AI Eye

Curious facts about DeepSeek: It’s not AI’s β€˜Sputnik Moment,’ it has erotic dreams about censorship, you can run it at home for $6K. AI Eye.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Put Securities On-Chain!

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s proposal for tokenized equity sales offers a sensible third way between exempt securities and public offerings, deepening the capital available to businesses of all sizes, says Aaron Brogan, managing attorney of Brogan Law.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

BTC price taps $106K as US GDP miss boosts Bitcoin bull case

Bitcoin continues to flirt with a breakout toward all-time highs as macro tailwinds strengthen.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Grayscale Investments Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF

Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), offering investors a way to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry without directly holding BTC. Tracking the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index, the ETF includes major players like MARA, Riot, and Core Scientific, making it an attractive option for those looking to diversify into Bitcoin-related equities.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Xsolla ZK Uses Zero-Knowledge Technology to Create β€˜Digital Backpack’ for Game Devs

The new ZK chain will enable game developers and item creators to store and manage in-game items on-chain.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Kraken Brings Back Crypto Staking for U.S. Customers

Kraken, which was forced to shutter its staking products in early 2023 thanks to the SEC, has re-introduced on-chain staking for U.S. clients in 39 state territories.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Venmo Founder's JELLYJELLY Solana Token Surges to $250 Million Market Cap

A Venmo co-founder, Iqram Magdon-Ismail, and early investor have launched a Solana token to support a future video app.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Grayscale launches Bitcoin miners ETF on NYSE

Grayscale has introduced a new crypto-related investment product focused on the Bitcoinmining sector, according to a Jan. 30 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The new product is called the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF and is designed to track the performance of Bitcoin mining companies. The fund trades under the ticker MNRS on the New York Stock […] The post Grayscale launches Bitcoin miners ETF on NYSE appeared first...

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

This Meme Coin Saved Solana

After Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX collapsed in 2022, the future of Solana looked bleak. But from the fraud-fuelled ashes came a meme coin that saved the network. Bonk was created and airdropped to a ton of Solana developers as a way to bring back fun vibes to the network. In many ways, it worked.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Czech to explore new assets, skips Bitcoin as $7B BTC reserve faces criticism

Czech Finance Minister Stanjura warned against BTC’s volatility ahead of the central bank vote on Jan. 30.

Published on: January 30, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph