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@SemlerSci announces a $75M private offering of convertible senior notes to advance its Bitcoin strategy, with an option for an additional $15M. This move aligns with the company’s focus on expanding its BTC holdings. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
@circle launched Circle Paymaster, enabling USDC gas fee payments on Ethereum’s Arbitrum and Base, removing the need for ETH and improving user experience. This strategic move could boost stablecoin adoption across blockchains. #Update #Crypto $USDC (+3) ↗
Chainlink partners with @bxdigital and @bx_swiss, subsidiaries of Boerse Stuttgart, to deliver on-chain market data for tokenized equities in Switzerland. The collaboration has driven a 12% weekly gain for $LINK. #Update #Crypto $LINK (+3) ↗
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju claims China sold 194,000 $BTC, contradicting official statements of transferring it to the treasury and sparking market concerns. The on-chain data suggests distribution via exchanges, adding to investor uncertainty. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-6) ↘
@VitalikButerin and the Ethereum Foundation are backing Etherealize, a startup aimed at promoting $ETH on Wall Street. With $2.725 billion in Ether ETF inflows since July 2024, efforts to boost institutional adoption are underway as ETH consolidates around $3,300. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+5) ↗
US President Donald Trump’s launch of the TRUMP memecoin faces backlash from Maxine Waters, who warns it poses national security risks. The cryptocurrency’s controversial debut has sparked debates over regulatory clarity. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP (-7) ↘
@SonicLabs has integrated @Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) into its mainnet, enabling secure cross-chain token transfers and enhancing DeFi applications. This development supports Sonic’s high transaction throughput and scalability. #Update #Crypto $LINK (+6) ↗
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink predicts $BTC could reach $700,000 if sovereign wealth funds allocate 2-5% of their portfolios to Bitcoin, highlighting its role as a hedge against instability. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
@Circle has acquired Hashnote, enhancing its integration of tokenized assets with $USDC and positioning itself as a leader in real-world asset tokenization. The acquisition includes the USYC money market fund, expanding Circle’s influence in digital finance. #Update #Crypto $USDC (+6) ↗
President Donald Trump’s administration is forming a Crypto Advisory Council with 24 crypto sector members, prioritizing issues like the abolition of SEC’s SAB 121. Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton emphasizes Bitcoin reserves and crypto tax reforms as key areas. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+4) ↗
Tron founder @justinsuntron has proposed halting Ethereum Foundation’s ETH sales and taxing Layer 2 solutions to boost $ETH price to $10,000. His plan includes leveraging AAVE lending and stablecoin borrowing for sustainability. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+5) ↗
Bitcoin ($BTC) surged past $105K following Donald Trump’s inauguration, with Ethereum ($ETH), Solana ($SOL), and meme coins like Dogecoin ($DOGE) also gaining. The global crypto market cap rose 3% to $3.64 trillion, despite a 36% drop in trading volume. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
Bitcoin price rises 4% to over $106,000 amid market euphoria post-Donald Trump inauguration and ETF filings, with analysts eyeing a potential new all-time high as whale accumulation strengthens. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
Brian Armstrong, CEO of @Coinbase, stated that the exchange would delist $USDT if required by new U.S. legislation, emphasizing regulatory compliance and customer security at the World Economic Forum. #Update #Legal $USDT (-3) ↘
