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CFTC names Caroline Pham as acting chair under Donald Trump

The CFTC commissioner has previously called for regulating digital assets in her role with the financial regulator, which could change under Donald Trump.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

US CBDC โ€˜is deadโ€™ under Trump, but stablecoins could be set to explode

President Donald Trump has promised to โ€œnever allowโ€ a CBDC in the United States, but stablecoin adoption is well on its way.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Trump appoints crypto advocate Caroline Pham as CFTC acting chair

President Donald Trump has reportedly chosen Caroline Pham, a junior commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to serve as the agencyโ€™s acting chair, Bloomberg News reported on Jan. 20, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the news outletโ€™s sources, the CFTCโ€™s five commissioners voted on Monday to confirm Pham as acting [โ€ฆ] The post Trump appoints crypto advocate Caroline Pham as...

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Bitcoin price consolidates, TRUMP memecoin sells off as Donald Trump takes office

Bitcoin saw an 8%+ drop as Donald Trump took office, but hope for a strategic Bitcoin reserve and new offerings from Trumpโ€™s World Liberty DeFi project could reverse the tide.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Investors Throw Billions at Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Over Trump 'Euphoria'

As inflation concerns faded, tradersโ€™ allocations to Bitcoin and other crypto funds surged ahead of Trump's inauguration.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bidenโ€™s crypto legacy: A mixed bag as Trump takes office

Former United States President Joe Biden leaves behind a complicated cryptocurrency record.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Gold Maxi Created $300M Meme Coin By Accident

Ron made a YouTube video in an attempt to prove that cryptocurrency is worthless, after seeing Fartcoin shoot over a $1 billion market cap. Once the video was published, crypto degens caught wind of the story and sent Unicorn Fart Dust (UFD) to over $260 millionโ€”now $300 million. Ron joins us to tell his side of the story, how his opinion has changed on crypto, and why meme coins are important.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Possible commutation looming, Silk Road founder issues memecoin warning

Donald Trump pledged to pardon Ross Ulbricht on his first day in office, likely making his name appealing to scammers ahead of the US presidential inauguration.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Dogecoin Down 15% Since Trump's Solana Coin Dropped as Meme Momentum Shifts

Donald and Melania Trump's respective tokens have stolen the spotlight from Dogecoin and other long-running meme coins.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Rumble makes first Bitcoin purchase, hints at future acquisitions

Rumble, a Tether-backed video-sharing platform, has made its first Bitcoin acquisition two months after adopting the top crypto as a strategic reserve asset. On Jan. 20, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski announced that the company had purchased Bitcoin on Friday, Jan. 17. According to him: โ€œOn Friday, Rumble made its first-ever purchase of Bitcoin. It wonโ€™t [โ€ฆ] The post Rumble makes first Bitcoin purchase, hints at future...

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

What Is TRUMP? Donald Trumpโ€™s Official Solana Meme Coin Explained

The U.S. President is burnishing his crypto credentials with the launch of his own Solana meme coin, Official Trump.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Vitalik Buterin addresses controversy as Ethereum Foundation sells another 100 ETH

On-chain data shows that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) has sold 100 ETH for $336,475. On Jan. 20, blockchain analytical firm SpotOnChain reported that this marks the foundationโ€™s second sale of Ethereum in 2025, bringing its total sales to 200 ETH (valued at $672,000). These transactions have reignited discussions within the Ethereum community about the foundationโ€™s [โ€ฆ] The post Vitalik Buterin addresses controversy as...

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

El Salvador Adds 11 Bitcoin to Its Reservesโ€”Despite IMF Pressure to Back Off BTC

In August, the IMF wrote in a report that many of the risks of the Bitcoin experiment โ€œhad not yet materialized.โ€

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

WATCH: BITCOIN PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMPโ€™S INAUGURATION

Donald Trumpโ€™s inauguration as the first pro-Bitcoin U.S. president is hereโ€”join Bitcoin Magazineโ€™s live coverage at 10 a.m. EST!

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

The US dollar vs crypto: Is Trump undermining the greenback?

Money printing and poor fiscal policy have reduced the dollarโ€™s value since 1913, prompting countries to explore alternative assets.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

BTCPay Server Foundation Receives $25,000 Grant In Bitcoin From Unbank

The grant will help BTCPay continue to work on open-source payment development.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

The TRUMP factor โ€” We canโ€™t ignore memecoins any more

Memecoins are becoming a serious investment category. Memecoins mean business now.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

EU regulator urges firms to restrict non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins

The European ESMA regulator has urged crypto asset service providers to take measures regarding non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins by Jan. 31.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Trump buzz drives $2.2B inflow, setting new records for Bitcoin and AUM

The crypto market has recorded its highest weekly inflow this year, reaching an impressive $2.2 billion. According to the latest CoinShares report, this influx of capital was fueled by growing excitement around Donald Trumpโ€™s Jan. 20 inauguration. The firm noted that the surge pushed total year-to-date inflows to $2.8 billion. This influx has also pushed [โ€ฆ] The post Trump buzz drives $2.2B inflow, setting new records...

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

$36T US debt ceiling signals Bitcoin correction after Trump inauguration

The near two-month debt issuance suspension period could signal lower global liquidity, which may affect Bitcoinโ€™s price leading into March.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

MELANIA memecoin whale nets $36.5M profit amid 'rug pull' concerns

The Official Melania Meme (MELANIA) memecoin is also making people millions in profit after reaching a $2 billion dollar market capitalization overnight.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

TRUMP memecoin helps SOL price beat Ethereum โ€” Solana's TVL jumps to $12B

The launch of Trumpโ€™s official memecoin on Solana boosted the TVL and SOL price to new all-time highs at the expense of rival Ethereum.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Michael Saylor, Marathon meet with Trump team aligning with possible Bitcoin reserve

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, and key executives from Marathon Digital, a prominent Bitcoin mining firm, have engaged with representatives of President-elect Donald Trumpโ€™s incoming administration. The meeting, held during a reception hosted by Vice President JD Vance, signals potential movement in Bitcoin policy under the new administration. While details of the discussions remain private, [โ€ฆ] The post Michael...

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Ethereum Foundation exploring ways to minimize staking concerns โ€” Vitalik

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said that if the Ethereum Foundation stakes its ETH, that forces it to take a position on any future contentious hard fork.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

World Liberty Financial Buys Ethereum Domain Names Following Donald Trump Meme Coin Launch

"My hunch in terms of future meme coins is that they will follow a playbook" similar to one promoted by WLF's co-founder, an analyst told Decrypt.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Elon Musk-led โ€˜DOGEโ€™ set to be sued after Trumpโ€™s inauguration

The 30-page legal complaint alleges that Muskโ€™s DOGE has violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 1972.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Crypto ETPs see $2.2B in inflows amid Trump inauguration euphoria

The euphoria around the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump drove the massive $2.2 billion in inflows to crypto ETPs last week.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Trump ushering in new โ€˜era of memecoins,โ€™ analysts call for altseason

The Trump familyโ€™s tokens may set a precedent for memecoin investing and attract more retail interest in cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin and Ether.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Winklevoss twinsโ€™ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub

The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Geminiโ€™s head of Europe said.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Indian Crypto Vendor Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Money Laundering

Anurag Murarka was sentenced to 10 years for laundering $20 million in criminal proceeds via a global hawala and crypto network.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High Near $109,000 Ahead of Trump Inauguration

Bitcoin led a surge among major cryptocurrencies, amid speculation of pro-industry policies from the incoming Trump administration.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Crypto Community Reacts to Trump and Melania Meme Coins as Market Sinks

Shock, excitement, and debate flood Crypto Twitter as $TRUMP and $MELANIA meme coins rocked the market late Sunday.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Trump-Linked DeFi Venture Buys $48M in ETH as Son Eric Drops Hint

The platform has acquired 14,403 ETH, raising its total Ethereum holdings to 28,612, valued at approximately $109 million.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

This Week in Crypto Games: 'Rumble Kong' to Ronin, 'Farm Frens' Airdrop Snapshot, AI Chess Battle

Catch up on this weekโ€™s biggest crypto and NFT gaming news and find some weekend reads in our latest roundup.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Metropolis Aims To Make It Cheap And Easy To Build Small Blockchains For AI Agents to Flourish

AI agents and blockchain converge in the Metropolis protocol, which enables autonomous, decentralized ecosystems.

Published on: January 20, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt