Crypto prices show recovery as $BTC rebounds to $95K after a recent dip, with $FARTCOIN leading gains at 42%. Trading volume surged by 127%, reaching $174 billion. @BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF launch on CBOE Canada marks a step toward mainstream adoption. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
@CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid offers secure crypto payment solutions for over 800 businesses, supporting $BTC and more with competitive fees and advanced analytics, ensuring compliance with EU regulations. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
@circle and Bison Digital Assets partner to offer MiCA-compliant stablecoins, integrating $USDC and $EURC into BDA’s platform to enhance secure, regulated blockchain transactions in the EU. #Update #Crypto $USDC (+3) ↗
Sony, the 78-year-old Japanese electronics giant, has launched “Soneium,” a layer-2 blockchain platform built on Ethereum, in collaboration with Startale Labs. This move highlights traditional tech companies’ growing interest in blockchain’s potential to bridge web2 and web3 audiences. #Update #Blockchain (+6) ↗
Researchers at @CheckPointSW revealed a macOS malware strain, Banshee, that evaded detection by mimicking Apple’s encryption. While media warns of risks to 100M Apple users, experts like Patrick Wardle argue the threat is overstated. #Update #Security (-3) ↘
Bitcoin price is recovering from the $89,200 zone, trading above $94,000, with potential resistance at $95,800. A clear move above this could push it higher towards $97,400. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
SEC Chair Gary Gensler warns of widespread crypto failures, labeling the industry speculative and unstable, signaling potential collapse for many projects. #Breaking #Crypto SEC (-9) ↘
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in favor of @Coinbase, requiring the SEC to reconsider its denial of Coinbase’s petition for cryptocurrency-specific regulations, highlighting broader concerns about SEC’s enforcement strategy. #Update #Legal (+6) ↗
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) ↗
@MicroStrategy has acquired 2,530 $BTC for $243 million, increasing its holdings to 450,000 BTC valued at $28.2 billion. The firm plans a potential $2 billion fundraising to purchase more BTC, subject to market conditions. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+9) ↗
@CboeGlobalMarkets lists BlackRock Canada’s new spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, marking a significant milestone in crypto innovation. This launch underscores Cboe’s history of pioneering first-of-their-kind products like spot crypto ETFs in the U.S. #Update #ETF $BTC (+6) ↗
@JPMorgan estimates that exchange-traded products for $XRP and $SOL could attract over $15 billion in net inflows, despite low odds of ETF approvals in the US. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+3) ↗
@Upbit has issued a cautionary alert as $IOST prepares for a layer-2 transition, introducing 21 billion new tokens and a comprehensive tokenomics overhaul. Investors are advised to stay informed of these significant changes. #Update #Crypto $IOST (-3) ↘
@MoonPay has acquired Helio, a Solana-based crypto payment processor, for $175M to enhance its trading and marketplace capabilities. The acquisition aims to bolster MoonPay’s infrastructure with Helio’s technology. #Breaking #Crypto (+8) ↗
