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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin commented on the controversy surrounding @Soneium, an Ethereum layer-2 network launched by Sony, which restricted certain meme coin transactions. Buterin highlighted the balance between business control and user freedom. #Update #Crypto $ETH (-3) ↘
Bitcoin’s price surged past $100,000, marking a significant rebound as inflation fears eased ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Altcoins like $XRP and $ETH also saw notable gains amid market optimism. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+7) ↗
The U.S. Department of Justice has recommended returning $9.3 billion worth of Bitcoin, stolen in a 2016 hack, to crypto exchange @Bitfinex, following the recovery of 94,643 BTC. The DOJ states there are no specific victims in this case. #Breaking #Legal $BTC (+8) ↗
Popular AI agent @ElizaOS is getting a humanoid robot body designed for companionship, not sex, with pre-orders open at $420,000. The robot aims to enhance productivity and emotional intelligence in human interactions. #Update #Tech (+3) ↗
@Circle’s $USDC circulation surged 78% in 2024, reaching over 500 million users globally, while $USDT saw a slight market cap decline. Circle emphasized compliance with EU MiCA and Canadian regulations, boosting its stablecoin’s role in digital finance. #Update #Crypto $USDC (+6) ↗
SEC Chair Gary Gensler, set to resign next week, differentiated $BTC from other cryptocurrencies on CNBC, emphasizing its speculative nature but potential evolution akin to gold. His tenure saw regulatory actions against crypto firms. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-3) ↘
Pro-crypto Congressman Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) has been appointed vice chairman of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, signaling a push for U.S.-led crypto innovation under President-elect Donald Trump. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
@Sothebys is auctioning NBA Top Shot NFTs as the NFT market sees a modest resurgence amid a crypto boom. The auction includes eight digital collectibles valued between $500 and $3,000 each, with bidding open until January 21. #Update #Crypto (+2) ↗
Bitcoin could surge toward $200,000 in 2025 as analysts eye U.S. inflation data and institutional capital flows. The December CPI release at 8:30 am ET Wednesday is pivotal for Federal Reserve policy, potentially impacting $BTC’s appeal amid inflation trends. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
@JPMorgan analysts predict Solana ($SOL) and XRP ETFs could attract billions, but will fall short of Bitcoin ETPs. Despite potential approvals, these funds would manage fewer assets than Bitcoin or Ethereum products. #Update #ETF $SOL (+3) ↗
@NovaskyAI’s Sky-T1 model outperforms OpenAI’s o1 in reasoning tasks, offering a cost-effective alternative for developers. Trained for under $450, Sky-T1 is open-source and runs on local computers with a 24GB GPU. #Update #AI (+6) ↗
@Gate_io’s Quant Fund is attracting significant investor interest with its high returns and risk management strategies, including the new Hedging Investment-USDT product boasting a 35.11% estimated annualized return. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
@SigmaCapitalUAE launches a $100M blockchain startup fund to support early-stage projects in DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, and the metaverse. CEO Vineet Budki aims to foster innovation with strategic investments across 100 projects globally. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
@Bubblemaps is launching its Solana token, BMT, to power its Intel Desk investigation platform, enabling community-driven on-chain investigations starting Q1 2025. Participants will vote on cases using BMT and earn rewards for insights. #Update #Crypto $BMT (+3) ↗
