Amid tokenization race, Tradable brings $1.7B private credit onchain
According to S&P Global, tokenization can eliminate many investment barriers in the private credit market.
Aave tokenholders mull foray into Bitcoin mining
Some tokenholders are expressing doubts about the proposal’s profitability for the DeFi lending protocol.
Solana could adopt market-based emission model under new proposal
According to the proposal, excessive inflation could result in more concentrated ownership and is not essential for securing the network.
Cardano (ADA) ‘bottomed’ and on verge of ‘grand bull market’ — Peter Brandt
ADA looks ready to chase new all-time highs according to a handful of Cardano price metrics.
Trump’s potential Treasury secretary pick ‘sees no reason’ for US CBDC
The president-elect cannot officially nominate anyone until after he is inaugurated on Jan. 20, but the US Senate has been
XRP key price metric up by 300% in 2025 as the altcoin hits new all-time highs
XRP’s open interest has increased by $6 billion since the start of the month as the altcoin soared to new
Solana ETFs may take until 2026: Bloomberg Intelligence
With lawsuits still pending over Solana’s classification as a security, SOL ETFs will likely have to wait until next year
Bitcoin price will hold $100K for good after three key events take place
Bitcoin struggles to hold $100,000, but this could change once regulations shift and institutional adoption becomes even easier.
Former Binance.US chief raises $20M for stablecoin network
The stablecoin market, which is dominated by Tether and Circle, is worth more than $214 billion.
Senator Lummis probes US federal law enforcement about Bitcoin sale
“Democrats legacy: A loss of more than $18.5 billion in unrealized value for American taxpayers,” the senator wrote on social
Coinbase launches Bitcoin-backed loans through Morpho DeFi partnership
Coinbase vice president Max Branzburg said the product demonstrates the exchange’s “commitment to economic freedom.”
Sex robots, agent contracts a hitman, artificial vaginas: AI Eye goes wild
AI agent plans assassination on dark web, are social robots just sex robots, artificial vagina prize, Brad Pitt deepfakes and
Bitcoin price slips 3%, ignores US jobs beat as XRP sees all-time high
Testing times quickly return for Bitcoin traders as BTC price momentum again fails to recapture $100,000.
XRP price to $10–$50 'plausible' if spot ETF approved, ChatGPT says
As an experiment, Cointelegraph asked two different AI models, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and xAI’s Grok, to predict how XRP price could
Crypto projects need more visionary funding for long-term growth
It’s time to move past market hype and focus on sustainable development.
Decentralized AI and AI agents driving Web3 2025 supercycle — 0G Labs exec
On the latest episode of the “Hashing It Out” podcast Michael Heinrich, co-founder and CEO of 0G Labs, breaks down
Bitcoin correlation with Nasdaq soars as CPI fears intensify
“Higher-than-expected inflation could trigger equity market volatility, potentially dragging Bitcoin lower,” Bitfinex’ head of derivatives told Cointelegraph.
Decentralized platforms may benefit from strict US crypto tax laws
The reporting requirements present a “real risk of pushing users toward decentralized platforms,” according to industry insiders.
Trump reportedly ‘receptive’ to strategic reserve with US-based cryptos
US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly open to establishing a strategic reserve that would include US-founded cryptocurrencies.
Crypto-friendly trading platform eToro files for US IPO
Crypto-friendly trading platform eToro has filed for a US IPO, reportedly targeting a $5 billion valuation with plans to expand
Yuga Labs faces backlash over CryptoPunks IP sale rumors
A DAO proposal to transfer CryptoPunks IP to the community gains attention amid growing discontent over Yuga Labs’ rumored plans.
20% of Gen Z, Alpha sees crypto as retirement alternative: Report
More than 40% of the young generations have already invested in cryptocurrency, showing a “generational shift” in financial planning, according
Nomura-backed Komainu raises $75M in Bitcoin to fuel global expansion
Komainu Holdings has secured $75 million in Bitcoin funding from Blockstream to expand globally, integrate advanced crypto tech and establish
BRETT memecoin explained: Why is everyone talking about it?
Explore BRETT memecoin’s unique appeal with its strong community, fast Base blockchain and token-burning model for long-term growth.
Upbit crypto exchange receives suspension notice in South Korea
Upbit must respond to the FSC’s suspension notice by Jan. 20 or face restrictions on new registrations on the platform
XRP hits 7-year high as optimism outweighs SEC appeal concerns
XRP’s rally to a seven-year high came amid the SEC’s latest filing to appeal a court ruling in its partially
Ronin offers $10M grant program for Web3 developer growth
The Ronin Network has introduced a $10 million grant program to boost blockchain development, focusing on gaming, consumer DApps and
South Korea reports first crypto ‘pump and dump’ case under new law
South Korean authorities have indicted suspects for unfair crypto trading involving artificial price inflation and subsequent token dumping, known as
Trump-era policies may fuel tokenized real-world assets surge
RWAs are set to transform finance, with stablecoins, tokenized products and regulatory shifts in the US paving the way for
Bitcoin risks weeks of sideways moves amid $102K 'rejection' warning
BTC price strength faces its real test at $102,000, which needs to flip to support, says the latest Bitcoin market
60% of crypto investors are young, educated and invest under $10K — Survey
A CryptoQuant survey reveals that young, educated and experienced investors dominate the cryptocurrency market, with Binance emerging as the most
How to fix a stuck Bitcoin transaction in 2025: A step-by-step guide
Learn how to resolve stuck Bitcoin transactions in 2025 with this comprehensive step-by-step guide, including using RBF, CPFP and mining
Self-custody is driving new crypto cycle of adoption — Ledger exec
Ledger’s focus on India highlights its efforts to drive crypto self-custody adoption with secure, user-friendly hardware wallets.
Binance BTC open interest jumps $500M hours after ‘favorable’ US inflation data
Binance Open Interest surged approximately $500 million just two hours after the CPI results “brought smiles to the faces of
Crypto scammers hard shift to Telegram, and ‘it’s working’ — Scam Sniffer
Scam Sniffer initially raised the alarm about Telegram malware scams in December last year but says bad actors have since
SEC files opening brief in its appeal against Ripple over XRP
The securities regulator wants an appeals court to rule that XRP tokens sold to retail investors were unregistered securities, the
Monthly crypto trading on CEXs hits all-time high in December: CCData
Crypto trading volume on centralized exchanges hit a new record in December, the same month Bitcoin breached $100,000 and clocked
Arkansas lawmakers float bill to ban crypto mining near military facilities
The bill restricts crypto mining within a 30-mile radius of military bases, camps, hospitals, clinics and arsenals.
Shaping skylines: Developers eye crypto buildings in Dubai, Tokyo
Dubai developer DMCC is planning a 17-story Crypto Tower in Dubai, while a Bitcoin hotel in Tokyo is set to
Canary’s amended S-1 has analysts more confident a Litecoin ETF is next
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas warned that an imminent change in the SEC leadership could shake things up.
Mukesh Ambani’s Jio taps Polygon Labs for blockchain upgrades
Reliance Jio will collaborate with Polygon Labs to bring blockchain innovations to its 450 million users in India.
Texas kicks off 89th legislative session with new strategic Bitcoin reserve bill
If passed and signed into law, “it would make Texas the first state to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve,” says
Illicit crypto volumes likely $51B in 2024, but overall share falls: Chainalysis
2024 saw nearly $41 billion worth of illicit crypto volume, but that could climb to around $51 billion as more
Law firm says it’s pursuing potential legal action against Pump.fun
Only 0.4% of the 14 million crypto wallets that have interacted with Pump.fun have made a profit of over $10,000
XRP rally to $3 holds, overtaking Bitcoin searches on Google Trends
XRP spot traders provided the volumes needed to send the altcoin above $3. Is a new all-time high the next
Bitcoin strategic reserve bill introduced in Oklahoma
“This bill is about protecting the hard-earned money of Oklahoma’s citizens,” Representative Cody Maynard said upon introducing the act.
SEC under Trump could freeze crypto cases not involving fraud: Report
Two of the three Democratic commissioners at the SEC will be leaving before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.
Solana DApp volumes shed 10%, but a rally to $230 is still possible
Solana’s lead over competitors and strong inflows support further bullish momentum even if the network saw a 10% drop in
VanEck submits Onchain Economy ETF application to the SEC
According to the filing, the fund will invest 80% or more of its assets in digital transformation companies and digital
Analysts eye Bitcoin rally after bullish CPI print
Sustained outperformance may hinge on whether US President-elect Donald Trump implements pro-crypto policies once he takes office on Jan. 20.
NFT’s worst year since 2020, CryptoPunks pump 13%: Nifty Newsletter
NFT trading plummeted in 2024, falling 19% in volume and 18% in sales, with prices and volatility on the rise.
Bitcoin ‘power of 3’ setup targets $103K by President-elect Trump’s inauguration day
A “power of 3” pattern popped up on Bitcoin’s chart, suggesting that prices above $100,000 will occur before President-elect Trump
Judge orders BitMEX to pay $100M fine over US banking law violations
BitMEX has been hit with an additional financial penalty following its 2022 guilty plea for violating the US Bank Secrecy
SEC postpones listing decision for Bitwise crypto index ETF
The ETF aims to give investors exposure to a diverse basket of cryptocurrencies such as SOL, XRP and ADA, among
Price analysis 1/15: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, XLM, SUI
Bitcoin’s recovery to $100,000 is likely to be met with strong resistance, but if the bulls prevail, the next stop
US government says funds from 2016 hack should return to Bitfinex
Due to a prior reimbursement plan from Bitfinex, many victims of the 2016 hack do not legally qualify as victims
Sigma Capital’s $100M fund plans to invest in 100 Web3 projects
The Dubai-based venture capital firm said it plans to invest in 100 early-stage Web3 projects, 25 liquid tokens and 10
US Senate Banking Committee chair says crypto framework will be a priority
With a Republican majority having taken control of the US Senate in January, Tim Scott said the Banking Committee would
Bitcoin price nears $100K as US dollar dips on CPI relief
Bitcoin nears a reclaim of six figures as BTC price strength gets a fresh US macro data boost.
AI token market to hit up to $60B in 2025 — Bitget CEO
AI tokens will still lag memecoins, which are expected to see a resurgence this year, according to Bitget’s CEO.
Bitcoin vs. the quantum computer threat: Timeline and solutions (2025–2035)
Experts predict when quantum computers will finally break Bitcoin, the likely impact, and propose solutions to fix the issue.
XRP re-enters top-3 cryptocurrencies, overtakes BlackRock in market cap
XRP’s market cap has climbed to the 3rd spot among top cryptocurrencies by market cap and surpasses asset manager BlackRock.
Hyperliquid’s $7.5B airdrop marks shift from centralized token listings
The HYPE token has risen over 600% since its launch, pushing the total value of the airdrop to $7.5 billion.
AI agents’ market cap surges 222% in Q4 2024, driven by Solana
AI agents saw a 222% surge in market capitalization in Q4 2024, hitting $15.5 billion.
EU stock exchange Boerse Stuttgart sees crypto drive 25% of 2024 revenue
Boerse Stuttgart Group CEO Matthias Voelkel expressed a bullish stance on cryptocurrency, disclosing personal Bitcoin holdings.
Brickken secures $2.5M to expand tokenized assets platform in Europe
Brickken has already tokenized over $250 million worth of assets in less than two years as it prepares to launch
Malaysia mulls crypto policy after talks with UAE and Binance founder CZ
Malaysia is reportedly exploring cryptocurrency regulations after its prime minister held discussions with Abu Dhabi leaders and Binance founder Changpeng
Hong Kong court serves tokenized legal notice to illicit Tron wallets
Hong Kong is using tokenized legal notices to target anonymous crypto wallets containing stolen assets.
Tether files lawsuit against Swan Bitcoin over joint venture dispute
Tether confirmed to Cointelegraph that it had sued Swan Bitcoin over alleged contract breaches in a joint Bitcoin mining venture.
XRP price snaps 8-year downtrend vs Bitcoin as predictions target $14
XRP price continues to show strength versus the wider crypto market and data indicates the altcoin’s potential to move higher,
Bitcoin inflows under Trump spark new $249K BTC price target for 2025
BTC price upside is primed to reach a minimum of $145,000 over the coming year as pro-Bitcoin US policy takes
Thailand eyes spot Bitcoin ETF approval, crackdown on Polymarket
Thailand’s SEC is reviewing spot Bitcoin ETF listings and stablecoin proposals while cracking down on Polymarket for alleged illegal gambling
Is cryptocurrency mining still profitable in 2025?
Discover the key factors influencing cryptocurrency mining profitability in 2025, including electricity costs, hardware efficiency, mining difficulty and evolving regulations.
South Korea postpones decision on corporate crypto investments
The regulators focused on crypto investor protection and new stablecoin rules while postponing the question of corporate crypto trading.
XRP spikes 12% as whales continue 'enormous accumulation' — Santiment
XRP’s price surged amid broader uncertainty in the crypto market, driven by aggressive whale accumulation and speculation about a possible
UK proposes ban on ransomware payments in critical sectors
The United Kingdom has launched a consultation to explore a ban that would prevent operators of critical national infrastructure from
Largest ‘illicit online marketplace’ has grown 51% in 6 months: Elliptic
The world’s largest illicit online marketplace keeps growing following the launch of its own crypto products, according to Elliptic.
NFTs just had their worst performing year since 2020: DappRadar
DappRadar found the NFT market last year was the worst since 2020 for trading and sales volumes, with both falling
Meta says it isn’t ending fact-checks outside the US yet
Brazil wasn’t pleased with Meta’s decision to rely on community notes, stating it would not subject its population to social
AI tokens pump as Franklin Templeton says agents will ‘revolutionize’ social media
AI agents could launch their own brands, products, music and movies, driving value to social media platforms, the researchers wrote.
Bitcoin breakout ‘likely no later’ than Jan FOMC meeting: 10x Research
Bitcoin’s price is primed for a breakout before the end-of-month FOMC meeting, but it could go either way, says a
Osprey Funds to seek SEC approval to convert Bitcoin trust into ETF
In a separate statement, Osprey said that the deal for Bitwise to acquire the Osprey Bitcoin Trust had been scuttled
Crypto advocate Tom Emmer named vice chair of crypto and AI subcommittee
“With Gary Gensler confined to the waste bin of Washington, we have an excellent opportunity to ensure that the future
Impeached South Korean president Yoon arrested weeks after martial law attempt
The impeached South Korean president was taken into custody for questioning by South Korea’s Corruption Investigation Office on Jan. 15.
Indonesia could be charting new frontiers as a global adoption leader
Indonesia emerges as a global Web3 leader with high crypto adoption, a young tech-savvy population and supportive regulations.
SEC sues Elon Musk, claiming disclosure failures with Twitter stock
The US Securities and Exchange Commission alleges Musk violated US securities laws by failing to timely disclose that he owned
CryptoPunks NFT floor price spikes 13% on rumors of IP sale
Yuga Labs hasn’t confirmed or denied rumors that it is selling the IP rights to CryptoPunks, the world’s most valuable
CFTC mulling probe of Crypto.com over Super Bowl contracts: Report
The CFTC is considering probes on sports betting event contracts offered by Crypto.com weeks out from the popular Super Bowl
Ripple execs lash out at SEC’s refusal to postpone appeal filing
According to Ripple’s chief legal officer, the SEC will continue with its appeal of a judgment in the civil case
Deribit options exchange is evaluating buyout offers: Report
According to Bloomberg, the Bitcoin and Ether options trading platform may be worth up to $5 billion.