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The $TRUMP memecoin, despite its initial surge to a $10 billion market cap, has not brought new capital into the crypto market, highlighting liquidity shifts rather than fresh investments. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP (-3) ↘
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rescinded its controversial SAB 121, which mandated banks to include customers’ crypto assets on their balance sheets, directing them instead to follow FASB or IAS guidelines. #Update #Legal @SECGov (-3) ↘
Shaurya Malwa, Co-Leader of @CoinDesk’s tokens and data team in Asia, highlights how TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins generated millions for some investors while others earned less than $100. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP (-3) ↘
Singapore and Thailand banned @Polymarket, labeling it a gambling platform, but New York-based crypto attorney Aaron Brogan argues prediction markets differ from gambling due to their neutral intermediary role. #Update #Legal (+3) ↗
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) ↗
