Bitcoin’s Hidden Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The DOJ’s Epstein files reveal Jeffrey Epstein invested $3M in @Coinbase and also had ties to @Blockstream, prompting Bitcoin advocate Jack Maller to defend Bitcoin’s integrity. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Crypto Bill Advances as Senate Talks Resume
Senate Democrats will hold a closed-door meeting today to discuss the crypto market bill, marking the first member-level discussion since last month’s markup delay. The bill aims to clarify regulatory jurisdiction over digital assets. #Update #Crypto
XRP ETF Launches with Bank of America Holdings
@BankofAmerica reveals significant exposure in $XRP via an ETF investment, as it deepens ties with Ripple. Spot XRP ETFs see $19.46M inflows; price drops 1% to $1.58. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Binance Acquires 1315 BTC for SAFU Fund
@Binance has purchased an additional 1,315 BTC for its SAFU Fund, increasing total holdings to 2,630 BTC amid market volatility. This conversion is part of a $1 billion stablecoin strategy. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Binance Coin Surges as Grayscale Replaces Cardano
@Grayscale has replaced $ADA with $BNB in its GDLC ETF, enhancing institutional adoption. BNB now holds a 4.97% allocation alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. #Update #Crypto $BNB
Crypto Clash: Armstrong vs Dimon on CLARITY Act
A conflict between @Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and @JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon at the World Economic Forum reignites focus on the CLARITY Act, with a White House meeting planned for banking and crypto executives. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP Expands DeFi Utility with Flare Lending
@FlareNetwork has launched the first modular lending for $XRP, allowing FXRP holders to borrow stablecoins and other assets, enhancing DeFi strategies. $XRP is currently trading at $1.57, down 2%. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Surges to $78K as ETFs Gain $561M
Bitcoin price rebounds 4% to over $78,000 as BTC ETFs see $561M inflows, including $153.35M from @Fidelity and $141.99M from @BlackRock. Market remains cautious amid macro uncertainty. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Firms Face February Deadline on Stablecoin Rules
The White House has set a February deadline for banks and crypto firms to resolve stablecoin yield concerns hindering the crypto bill’s progress, following negotiations among industry leaders. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Climbs as ISM PMI Hits 4-Year High
U.S. manufacturing activity rebounded in January with ISM PMI at 52.6%, boosting Bitcoin ($BTC) price by 2.76% after a recent decline to $75,000. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Coinbase and Banks Resolve Stablecoin Dispute
@Coinbase, @Ripple, @Kraken, and banking representatives will meet at the White House on Monday to discuss the stalled CLARITY Act’s stablecoin yield provisions amid a partial U.S. government shutdown. #Update #Crypto $USDC
XRP Gains EU-Wide Electronic Money License
@Ripple has secured full approval for an Electronic Money Institution license from Luxembourg’s CSSF, enabling regulated digital payment services across the EU. XRP price jumped 0.70% to $1.61. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Trump Demands Immediate Fed Rate Cuts Now
President Trump demands immediate Fed rate cuts after the Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, arguing high rates harm the economy. Bitcoin remains range-bound amid uncertain rate cut expectations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC and CFTC Approve Crypto in 401(k)s
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports limited crypto access in 401(k) plans under strict safeguards, emphasizing retiree protections, as regulators discuss cooperation at the SEC-CFTC harmonization roundtable. #Update #Crypto $BTC