Focuses on platforms where cryptocurrencies are bought, sold, or traded, including features, security measures, and exchange rates.
@Tether_to has launched the USDT0 stablecoin on @krakenfx’s Layer 2 solution, Ink, enhancing cross-chain compatibility using LayerZero’s OFT standard. This development aims to streamline USDT transfers across blockchains, with plans for broader ecosystem expansion. #Update #Crypto $USDT (+4) ↗
@Coinbase has launched Bitcoin-backed loans via Morpho, allowing U.S. customers to borrow up to $100,000 in $USDC using Bitcoin as collateral. This service offers flexible repayment terms and excludes New York residents. #Update #Crypto $USDC (+3) ↗
Marco Santori, chief legal officer at @krakenfx, has resigned after five years, transitioning to a senior advisory role amid speculation of joining the Trump administration. He praised regulators as “lovely people” during his announcement. #Breaking #Legal (+8) ↗
@Coinbase has launched a Bitcoin-backed loan service, allowing US customers to borrow up to $100,000 in $USDC without selling their Bitcoin. The service uses the Morpho DeFi protocol on Coinbase’s Ethereum layer 2 solution, Base. #Update #Crypto $USDC (+3) ↗
@Coinbase’s addition of the memecoin $TOSHI, named after co-founder Brian Armstrong’s cat, to its listing roadmap caused a 216% surge. Currently trading at $0.0002953, TOSHI’s market cap is $126.5M. #Update #Crypto $TOSHI (+6) ↗
@eToro has confidentially filed for a US IPO with @GoldmanSachs, targeting a $5 billion valuation and potential Q2 2025 listing. This follows a failed SPAC merger in 2021 and recent crypto trading halts. #Update #IPO (+3) →
@Coinbase now offers Bitcoin-backed onchain loans up to $100,000 in $USDC, powered by DeFi protocol Morpho. This service facilitates decentralized borrowing using Bitcoin as collateral on the Base network. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
@eToro has filed for a US IPO, aiming for a $5 billion valuation as it plans to expand by listing in New York soon. This move highlights the platform’s growth ambitions in the crypto-friendly trading sector. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
@Upbit faces potential business suspension and fines due to anti-money laundering violations, with 700,000 KYC procedure failures identified by South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Upbit has until Jan. 20 to respond before sanctions are finalized. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with @cz_binance and UAE officials to explore crypto regulatory frameworks, aiming to modernize Malaysia’s financial system. Authorities will conduct comprehensive studies before implementation. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered that 94,643 $BTC seized from the 2016 Bitfinex hack be returned to @Bitfinex, marking a significant legal development in the crypto space. #Breaking #Legal $BTC (+9) ↗
A court has ruled that approximately 120,000 Bitcoin seized from the 2016 @Bitfinex hack should be returned to the exchange, with the assets now valued at over $4 billion. This marks a significant recovery in ongoing efforts. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+9) ↗
@Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, faces scrutiny over alleged KYC violations, with a disciplinary hearing by the Financial Intelligence Unit scheduled for January 21 to assess compliance and potential sanctions. #Breaking #Legal (+8) ↘
Robert Kiyosaki and @cz_binance have expressed their support for $BTC on X, causing a 2% price surge to over $97K in the last 24 hours. Their enthusiasm underscores the current accumulation opportunity amid growing market interest. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
