General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
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) ↗
The United States, Japan, and South Korea have united to combat North Korea’s cryptocurrency theft operations, targeting billions in stolen funds used for weapons programs and cybercrime. This joint effort aims to dismantle North Korea’s crypto funding machine. #Breaking #Crypto (-9) ↘
Unified digital identity is key to achieving true interoperability in Web3 gaming, enabling seamless experiences across platforms. This development highlights the growing importance of identity solutions in the decentralized ecosystem. #Update #Crypto (+3) →
The cryptocurrency market sees a recovery with $BTC surpassing $97K and $XRP gaining 12%, as traders await U.S. CPI inflation data release today, which could influence market trends. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
@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) ↗
Russia and Myanmar are intensifying efforts to establish a national currency payment system, aiming to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and enhance economic independence amid global dedollarization trends. #Update #Economy (+3) ↗
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan highlights key trends driving corporate Bitcoin adoption, noting @MicroStrategy’s $43B BTC holdings as a major influence. New FASB rules and pro-crypto policies under President-elect Donald Trump further boost this trend. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+7) ↗
Prediction market platforms @Polymarket and @Kalshi face regulatory challenges as Taiwan, France, and Singapore block access, viewing them as unlicensed gambling operations. The U.S. CFTC regulates these markets differently, seeing them akin to weather derivatives. #Update #Legal (+3) ↗
@Deribit, an options trading platform, is exploring strategic opportunities with FT Partners amid rising crypto M&A activity. Deribit’s valuation could reach $5B, driven by surging trading volumes and institutional interest. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
@TON_Blockchain is eyeing US expansion, anticipating a favorable regulatory climate under a potential Trump administration. Manuel Stotz of Kingsway Capital will lead the TON Foundation’s growth strategy, aiming to position the US as a global crypto hub. #Update #Crypto $TON (+4) ↗
@ai16z’s Eliza Labs releases a white paper detailing Web3-native AI agents, envisioning autonomous onchain trading by AI entities like Eliza. This development highlights the growing intersection of AI and blockchain technologies. #Update #AI #Crypto → 0
@NovaskyAI’s Sky-T1 model outperforms OpenAI’s o1 in reasoning tasks, offering a cost-effective alternative for developers. Trained for under $450, Sky-T1 is open-source and runs on local computers with a 24GB GPU. #Update #AI (+6) ↗
The incoming Trump administration plans to reverse key Biden-era cryptocurrency regulations, targeting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s policies, as revealed by insiders to The Washington Post. #Breaking #Crypto @SECGov (-9) ↘
JPMorgan Chase expects potential Solana ($SOL) and XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could attract up to $16 billion, with each ETF seeing inflows of $3-8 billion. #Update #ETF $SOL (+6) ↗
