David Balland, co-founder of @Ledger, was safely rescued after being kidnapped in Vierzon, France. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the incident involved ransom demands in crypto assets and a complex rescue by GIGN. Multiple suspects are in custody. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗
@VitalikButerin and the Ethereum Foundation are backing Etherealize, a startup aimed at promoting $ETH on Wall Street. With $2.725 billion in Ether ETF inflows since July 2024, efforts to boost institutional adoption are underway as ETH consolidates around $3,300. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+5) ↗
The Trump family is reportedly planning a groundbreaking project on the $ETH blockchain, potentially reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape by attracting new investors and showcasing Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+6) ↗
Ethereum layer-2 protocols, led by @Coinbase’s BASE, have achieved a record transaction throughput of 29.64 million gas units per second, with BASE accounting for 67% of the total. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+6) ↗
Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, was pardoned by former President Donald Trump, reigniting discussions in the crypto community about the intersection of Bitcoin and liberty. @krakenfx donated $111,111 in $BTC to support Ulbricht post-pardon. #Breaking #Legal $BTC (+8) ↗
The market is abuzz as renowned analyst MacroScope questions if a US strategic Bitcoin reserve is already priced into current valuations, drawing parallels to the Bitcoin ETF era. At press time, $BTC trades at $102,295. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) →
A new study commissioned by @Coinbase in Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and Switzerland reveals that crypto is seen as an effective alternative to failing financial systems, offering economic freedom and control. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink suggests Bitcoin ($BTC) could reach $700,000 if sovereign wealth funds allocate 2-5% of their portfolios to it, as a hedge against inflation and political uncertainty. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
The SEC faces its first deadline to decide on @Grayscale’s proposal to convert the Solana Trust into an ETF, with several firms like @VanEck_US and Bitwise awaiting decisions on their Solana ETF proposals. #Update #ETF $SOL → 0
US President Donald Trump’s launch of the TRUMP memecoin faces backlash from Maxine Waters, who warns it poses national security risks. The cryptocurrency’s controversial debut has sparked debates over regulatory clarity. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP (-7) ↘
@BitcoinInitiative seeks to add $BTC to Switzerland’s central bank reserves, requiring 100,000 signatures for a public vote. Ballots were distributed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, aiming to amend the Swiss Constitution. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
@BitwiseInvest has filed for a Dogecoin ETF amid growing memecoin interest, confirmed by Delaware’s Department of State. This move follows similar filings by Rex Shares and Osprey Funds, potentially validating $DOGE institutionally. #Update #ETF $DOGE (+6) ↗
@Etherealize_io, an Ethereum-focused startup backed by Vitalik Buterin, launched to engage Wall Street and promote $ETH as the network faces internal leadership challenges and community concerns. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+3) ↗
Bitcoin hovers above $104,000 after reaching a new ATH, with analysts focusing on Binance Bitcoin Funding Rates to gauge future movements. Despite slowing momentum, market interest remains high as funding rates suggest early bull cycle stages. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
