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Litecoin X account briefly hacked to promote a fake token

The compromised social media account is merely the latest in a string of hacking incidents on X over the last several months.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin consolidates below 20-day EMA, deeper pullback after $94K?

Bitcoin may experience short-term corrections up to and following the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Trump in the United States.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Do Kwon's Terra Trial Set for 2026β€”Here's What You Need to Know

Terra founder Do Kwon's criminal trial has been set. Here's what you need to know about the $40 billion collapse of TerraUSD and LUNA.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

The 5 Biggest Upgrades Expected for the Nintendo Switch 2

Eight years after the Nintendo Switch's debut, its successor appears to be just around the corner. Here are five big reported updates.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

The Giving Block starts disaster fund for California wildfire victims

According to The Giving Block, approximately $200 million in crypto donations have been raised on their platform since its inception.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

This Week in Bitcoin: BTC Plunges as US Gets Go-Ahead to Sell Silk Road Billions

Bitcoin topped $100K for the first time in 2025, then plummeted amid mixed economic reports, volatile ETF flows, and a potential Silk Road sale.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Kenya drafts legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies

Kenya is preparing legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies with a draft proposal open for public feedback until Jan. 24.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin needs 'sharp bounce' at $88K as S&P 500 echoes COVID-19 crash

Bitcoin joins US stocks in what analysis calls a "bearish overreaction" to employment data amid concern over future BTC price lows.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Craft distilling meets Bitcoin: US distillery adopts BTC for treasury use

Heritage Distilling has adopted Bitcoin for payments and treasury, becoming the first publicly traded distiller to integrate cryptocurrency into its business model.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Teardrop attacks in crypto: What they are and how to stop them

Understand how teardrop attacks work, their impact on blockchain security and how to defend against them effectively.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Usual Protocol to activate β€˜revenue switch’ after USD0++ depegs

Usual Protocol has introduced a revenue-sharing model to stabilize its ecosystem following USD0++ depegging from $1.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin trader warns risk 'is peaking' in crypto cycle, calls for caution

While Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo advises caution over the coming months, other crypto analysts are optimistic that Bitcoin has a β€œhigh probability of reversal.”

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

99.6% of Pump.fun traders haven't locked in over $10K in profits: Data

While Dune data suggests most Pump.fun traders haven’t realized over $10,000 in profit yet; an onchain analyst argues it doesn’t fully capture what’s happening.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Oh raises $4.5 million to empower creators through AI and Web3 fusion

Oh, an innovative platform blending AI with Web3 technology has secured $4.5 million in seed funding, according to a Jan. 10 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The oversubscribed round saw contributions from major players like Tangent, Big Brain Holdings, Kosmos Ventures, Tagus Capital, and Bodhi Ventures. It also received support from prominent angel investors like Delphi […] The post Oh raises $4.5 million to empower...

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Spot Bitcoin ETFs mark first anniversary with four among Top 20 in AUM

Four spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) figured among the 20 ETFs with the most significant assets under management (AUM) one year after their launch in the US. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT was the best performer among the Bitcoin ETFs and also among all the nearly 4,000 exchange-traded funds on a list made by […] The post Spot Bitcoin ETFs mark first anniversary with four among Top 20 in AUM appeared...

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Wolf Capital co-founder pleads guilty to $9.4M Ponzi, promised 547% returns

According to the US Department of Justice, Wolf Capital's co-founder has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for luring 2,800 crypto investors into a Ponzi scheme.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Vast majority of financial advisors’ clients asked about crypto in 2024 – Bitwise

A recent report by Bitwise and VettaFi reveals that 56% of financial advisors are more likely to invest in crypto this year, with the 2024 US election results pivoting sentiment. The 2024 surge in crypto prices and increased regulatory clarity have sparked greater interest from clients and advisors alike. In 2024, 96% of advisors fielded […] The post Vast majority of financial advisors’ clients asked about crypto in...

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

North Dakota Considers Crypto Reserve as State Bitcoin Treasuries Gain Momentum

Legislators in North Dakota will weigh whether to diversify its assets with crypto and precious metals, following other state Bitcoin proposals.

Published on: January 11, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

North Dakota lawmakers push to add Bitcoin to state treasury

North Dakota lawmakers introduced a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) on Jan. 7, encouraging the State Treasurer and the State Investment Board to include digital assets and precious metals in the state treasury’s portfolio to hedge against inflation. Six Representatives and two Senators sponsor the HCR3001, all Republican: Rep. Nathan Toman, Rep. Matthew Heilman, Rep. Jared […] The post North Dakota lawmakers push to...

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Microsoft to crackdown on generative AI misuse by criminals

Microsoft has filed a lawsuit aimed at disrupting cybercriminal operations that abuse generative AI technologies, according to a Jan. 10 announcement. The legal action, unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia, targets a foreign-based threat group accused of bypassing safety measures in AI services to produce harmful and illicit content. The case highlights cybercriminals’ persistence […] The post Microsoft to...

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

This Publicly Traded Distiller Is Launching a Bitcoin Treasury Reserve

The Nasdaq-listed Heritage Distilling said it is planning to hold Bitcoin in its treasury, following the example of MicroStrategy and others.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin corporate treasury shareholder proposal submitted to Meta

"Due to its verifiable fixed supply, Bitcoin is the most inflation-resistant store of value available," the proposal read.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

US Bitcoin reserve would have β€˜profound’ impact on adoption: CoinShares

The Bitcoin Act’s passage could eventually send BTC’s price past $1 million per coin, industry executives say.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

US regulator proposes rule to hold crypto wallets accountable in hacks

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a new interpretive rule on Jan. 10 that could extend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) protections to crypto wallets, potentially holding them accountable in case of hacks. The proposed rule, currently open for commentary, clarifies how existing EFTA regulations apply to new payment systems, including stablecoins and […] The post US regulator proposes rule...

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

New Hampshire, North Dakota introduce bills for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

According to Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter, the North Dakota BTC bill β€œalready has 11 sponsors.”

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Why You May Want To Redeem Your Bitcoin From THORChain's Lending Service

If I were a THORChain creditor, I’d withdraw my bitcoin collateral.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Zuckerberg Knowingly Used Pirated Data to Train Meta AI, Authors Allege

A recent court filing in an ongoing lawsuit against Meta alleges Mark Zuckerberg and other executives approved the controversial dataset despite internal warnings.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

FDIC interim chair calls crypto debanking β€˜unacceptable’ amid concerns over Operation Chokepoint 2.0

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) interim Chair Travis Hill acknowledged the agency’s role in β€œdebanking” crypto firms during a speech in St. Louis on Jan. 10. Hill pointed to accounts of crypto-related businesses losing access to banking services without explanation, placing them alongside historically debanked groups such as politically disfavored industries and individuals associated with […] The post...

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Privacy Shouldn't Be A Product, Stop Treating It Like One

The degree of scrutiny and accountability for privacy projects in the Bitcoin space is almost non-existent, and that needs to change.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

DOGS memecoin releases roadmap for first half of 2025

β€œOur mascot will make appearances at major events, providing unique experiences for our users,” the DOGS team announced.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin analysts explain why BTC could avoid a drop under $90K

Bitcoin whales, an increase in speculative appetite and other macroeconomic factors are playing a role in keeping BTC price above $90,000.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

'Live Free or Die': New Hampshire the Latest State to Consider Bitcoin Reserve Bill

New Hampshire Rep. Keith Ammon proposed a bill to enable a Bitcoin treasury reserve, which he framed as a matter of state sovereignty.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

State of Georgia indicts 3 developers behind mixing services Blender, Sinbad

A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia indicted three Russian nationals for their alleged roles in operating crypto mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io β€” tools used to launder funds tied to cybercrime, including ransomware and virtual currency thefts. The indictment, published on Jan. 10, charges Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, and Anton […] The post State of Georgia indicts 3...

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Was The Most Important Moment In 2024

These ETFs set the stage for how bullish 2024 was to become.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Solana poised for 2025 rally, Fetch.ai launches $10M fund: Finance Redefined

Solana is becoming the preferred cryptocurrency for retail investors, bolstering analyst expectations for another year of significant gains as the industry awaits the first US spot SOL ETF.

Published on: January 10, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph