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Large bitcoin holders, including @MicroStrategy and KULR, are increasing their $BTC holdings after Donald Trump’s inauguration, anticipating pro-crypto policies. This surge in whale activity suggests a potential price floor as retail demand cools. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
Bitcoin ($BTC) remains volatile, trading above $105,000 as President Trump’s rhetoric weakens the dollar, boosting risk assets. The Bank of Japan’s rate hike to 0.50% could impact global markets. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
The CoinDesk 20 Index is up 2.5% at 3991.46, with $HBAR leading gains at +8.0% and $SOL at +4.8%. Nineteen of twenty assets are higher, except $ETC (-0.1%) and $BTC (+0.4%). #Update #Crypto $HBAR (+6) ↗
@EasyA is shifting its hackathon focus from “bounty hunters” to aspiring founders aiming for impactful Web3 innovations, with projects from its community valued over $3 billion. #Update #Crypto (+5) ↗
Congressional Republicans are investigating whether Biden-era regulators improperly pressured banks to sever ties with crypto firms like @Coinbase, amid claims of “debanking” under Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Senate and House hearings are scheduled next month. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Nasdaq files for in-kind redemptions for @BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, allowing authorized participants to exchange shares directly for $BTC, enhancing efficiency without cash transactions. This move follows initial SEC approval with cash redemption only. #Update #ETF $BTC (+4) ↗
@VentureMiner’s AI2Web3 Bootcamp in NYC highlighted the ease of building with AI and Web3, featuring tools like @Coinbase’s AgentKit for creating crypto-enabled AI agents. Participants developed innovative prototypes, showcasing the potential of these technologies. #Update #Tech (+4) ↗
The launch of the TRUMP coin on @Solana has driven stablecoin supply to $10.5 billion, with $USDC and $USDT leading the surge. Trading volumes on Solana-based DEXs hit record highs, reflecting increased network activity. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+7) ↗
@TacoBell and @KFC are integrating DePIN devices to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, signaling a strategic shift in fast food franchises towards decentralized technologies. #Update #Tech (+4) ↗
David Balland, co-founder of @Ledger, was rescued in France after being kidnapped for crypto ransom; police freed him and his wife, highlighting rising crime against crypto figures. #Breaking #Legal (+8) ↗
Bitcoin options worth $7.8 billion are set to expire on @Deribit, with market dynamics expected as prices hover above the max pain level of $98,000. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-3) ↘
U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order to establish favorable policies for the crypto industry and explore a “digital asset stockpile,” causing $BTC to briefly surge above $106,000. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
Bitcoin ($BTC) remains steady above $104,000 despite the Bank of Japan’s hawkish rate hike, as risk assets show resilience and market focus shifts to U.S. policy developments under President Trump. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) →
Senator Elizabeth Warren urges the U.S. Office of Government Ethics and financial regulators to investigate President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP token, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and risks to investors as its value surged recently. #Breaking #Legal $TRUMP (-8) ↘
