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A trader on @Polymarket turned a $6.8M loss into a $395K profit in two days through five successful bets, generating over $10.5M in revenue, showcasing the market’s volatility and potential rewards. #Update #Crypto
Three Chinese nationals allegedly laundered $100 million in cryptocurrencies through South Korean banks, disguising funds as cosmetic surgery and education payments. The case underscores regulatory challenges in crypto transactions. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin breaks $95,000 but faces resistance at $98,000 amid geopolitical tensions; Ethereum shows recovery signs. DXY index impacts risk appetite. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
The New York Stock Exchange (@NYSE) is launching a platform for trading tokenized securities, enabling 24/7 trading and instant settlement in USD equivalents, supported by partnerships with BNY Mellon and Citi. #Update #Crypto $BTC
BingX’s TradFi trading volume exceeded $1 billion in 24 hours, with over half from TradFi Gold; Copy Trading peaked at $51.84 million in 15 days. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@YatSiu announces the end of the “Trump moment” for crypto, emphasizing a shift towards infrastructure and regulation, with institutional capital reshaping Bitcoin’s role. Hong Kong is emerging as a key financial hub. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum network transactions hit a historic high of $2.43 million on January 17, 2025, fueled by low fees of $0.15 and the Fusaka update’s efficiency improvements. However, supply is growing at 0.8% annually. #Update #Crypto $ETH
The White House denies rumors of selling 57.5 BTC from Samourai Wallet, confirming it will be added to the national crypto reserve; co-founders are imprisoned for money laundering. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin celebrates its 17th anniversary, trading at approximately $95,088 with projections of $96,000-$97,000 by January 2026; Polymarket faces a ban in Ukraine due to licensing issues. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Former President Donald Trump announced 10% tariffs on EU imports, increasing to 25% by June 2026, contingent on Greenland’s cession to the U.S., raising geopolitical tensions affecting markets, including cryptocurrencies. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
@AnchorageDigital plans to raise $200M-$400M in preparation for a 2027 IPO, following a valuation of over $3B in its last funding round. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin faces potential security threats in 7-11 years due to a decreasing security budget and risks of 51% attacks, censorship, and blockchain congestion, warns @JustinBons. #Update #Crypto $BTC
OpenAI is testing ads in the free ChatGPT and new $8 Go plan, ensuring they won’t affect responses or user privacy; Pro plans remain ad-free. #Update #Crypto $MATIC
Venture capital firms invested $320 million in 16 crypto projects, while M&A activity reached $400 million, highlighting strategic expansions and interest in blockchain infrastructure. #Update #Crypto $MATIC
