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@Sony’s Soneium blockchain is under fire for allegedly blacklisting memecoins on its launch day, sparking backlash from the crypto community. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between traditional tech firms and decentralized finance enthusiasts. #Update #Crypto (-4) ↘
SEC Chair Gary Gensler stated the agency has “never said” that $BTC and $ETH are securities, maintaining ambiguity over their classification ahead of his departure. This follows scrutiny and legal actions involving Ethereum-related entities. #Update #Legal $ETH (→ 0)
@MicroStrategy has acquired 2,530 $BTC for approximately $243 million, increasing its holdings to 450,000 BTC. This purchase reflects the company’s continued commitment to bitcoin investments. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
Crypto venture funding surged to $4 billion in Q4 2024, led by infrastructure investments. @EchoXYZ played a notable role with its angel syndicate platform, filling MegaETH’s $10 million raise in three minutes. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
@Chainalysis acquires AI fraud detection platform Alterya for $150M to enhance illicit transaction prevention, leveraging Alterya’s infrastructure to detect fraud before fiat moves to crypto. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public feedback on new regulations aimed at enhancing protections for cryptocurrency users, a move reflecting growing regulatory attention on digital assets. #Update #Legal #Crypto (+3) →
Singapore has banned access to @Polymarket as part of a crackdown on unlicensed online gambling, affecting 3,800 sites and blocking $37M in transactions. Violators face fines or imprisonment. #Update #Legal (+6) ↘
@Tether_to is expanding into AI filmmaking to enhance its brand presence, hiring globally for AI-driven content creators. This move aligns with Tether’s focus on innovation and efficiency in marketing strategies. #Update #Crypto $USDT (+3) ↗
@AiccelerateDAO faced criticism after insiders sold token allocations post-launch, prompting a plan to add a vesting structure. The project’s X account was suspended for unknown reasons. #Update #Crypto $AICC (-4) ↘
@RevolutApp integrates its digital asset data with @PythNetwork, becoming the first banking data publisher on the multi-chain network, enhancing DeFi app development with real-time feeds. #Update #Crypto $PYTH (+4) →
Fidelity’s spot bitcoin and ether ETFs reported record net outflows, with $582M for bitcoin and $159M for ether on Wednesday, marking the largest since inception. #Update #ETF $BTC (-3) ↘
@Circle has donated $1 million in $USDC to Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, reflecting the significant role of crypto in the 2024 elections and the industry’s growing influence in Washington. #Breaking #Crypto $USDC (+8) ↗
Ripple’s SVP of stablecoins, Jack McDonald, reveals plans to list RLUSD on more exchanges, including Coinbase, as Bitstamp announces support, aiming to boost liquidity and presence in the stablecoin market. Crypto $XRP (+4) ↗
@worldcoin’s project led by Sam Altman has surpassed 10 million human verifications, marking a significant milestone in identity verification technology. #Update #Tech @worldcoin (+3) →
