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Multichain Capital introduces proposal to slash SOL inflation to 1.5%
  • January 17, 2025

Multichain Capital partners Tushar Jain and Vishal Kankani introduced a proposal to address the inflation of Solana’s native crypto, SOL.  The goal is to use a market-driven mechanism to adjust…

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Indian crypto platform WazirX freezes $3M to aid recovery from $230M hack
  • January 17, 2025

Indian crypto exchange WazirX has frozen $3 million in USDT as part of efforts to recover funds stolen during a $230 million hack in July 2024. The platform confirmed this…

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Bitcoin reclaims $105,000, while memecoins outperform market average
  • January 17, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC) regained the $105,000 price level after climbing 5.1% in the past 24 hours. As of press time, the flagship crypto was trading at $105,505, followed by a 10%…

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Crypto.com becomes first exchange to secure MiCA license for EU operations
  • January 17, 2025

Crypto.com announced it has received in-principle approval for a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license, becoming the first major global crypto exchange to achieve this milestone. The license will enable…

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SEC fines DCG $38M over alleged investor fraud, sanctions Genesis CEO for negligence
  • January 17, 2025

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated enforcement actions against Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its subsidiary Genesis on Jan. 17. The regulator ordered DCG to pay a $38…

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Bitcoin surges to $104k as US investors fuel buying spree before Donald Trump’s inauguration
  • January 17, 2025

As the United States prepares for Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, interest in Bitcoin among US investors has increased significantly. Data from CryptoQuant shows that the Coinbase Premium Index…

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Donald Trump image inscribed on Bitcoin blockchain by Marathon Digital
  • January 17, 2025

Marathon Digital, a prominent Bitcoin mining company, has immortalized incoming US President Donald Trump on the blockchain network of the flagship digital asset. On Jan. 17, Marathon Digital CEO Fred…

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Ethereum targets March 2025 for ambitious Pectra upgrade rollout
  • January 17, 2025

Ethereum developers are preparing to introduce the network’s next upgrade, Pectra, in March 2025. This timeline was discussed during the latest Execution Layer Meeting on Jan. 16, where key milestones…

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Pump fun faces class action over PNUT token’s alleged securities violations
  • January 17, 2025

A United States legal firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Pump.fun, according to a  Jan. 17 announcement. The law firm claims the platform caused financial losses for investors…

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Trump to enact 5 crypto changes ASAP via Executive Order amid red tape
  • January 17, 2025

A new Bloomberg report suggests that Trump intends to prioritize crypto through an executive order. Details circulating among industry participants suggest this action could influence agencies and shape enforcement across…

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Coinbase’s Base sets sights on $100 billion and 25 million users in 2025
  • January 17, 2025

Base, the Ethereum layer-2 network developed by Coinbase, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2025. The network seeks to secure $100 billion in on-chain assets, onboard 25,000 developers, and attract…

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Crypto developer sues DOJ over Biden-era regulatory crackdown
  • January 17, 2025

Blockchain developer Michael Lewellen has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice (DOJ), accusing the President Joe Biden administration of stifling innovation in the crypto sector through overly…

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Coinbase partners with Morpho to introduce Bitcoin-backed loans on Base
  • January 17, 2025

Coinbase announced a partnership with money market Morpho on Jan. 16 to offer on-chain USD Coin (USDC) loans backed by Bitcoin (BTC), according to a Jan. 16 release. The service…

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Brand matters more than AUM in crypto investment products
  • January 16, 2025

In traditional finance, assets under management (AUM) are often the most important metric for evaluating investment products. However, Bitwise’s 2025 benchmark survey revealed a departure from this convention in the…

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Senator Lummis urges halt to Silk Road Bitcoin sale, demands FDIC accountability on crypto records
  • January 16, 2025

Senator Cynthia Lummis sent letters to US authorities expressing her concerns over the plans to liquidate the 69,370 Bitcoins (BTC) tied to the Silk Road and the alleged destruction of…

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Swiss state-owned lender PostFinance deepens crypto push with Ethereum staking debut
  • January 16, 2025

Switzerland’s state-owned financial giant, PostFinance AG, has launched an Ethereum (ETH) staking service — allowing users to earn rewards while strengthening blockchain security. The initiative is part of the bank’s…

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Analysts believe spot Litecoin ETF likely to be the first altcoin approval as Nasdaq files listing application
  • January 16, 2025

Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 Form on Jan.16 to list and trade the spot Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) registered by Canary Capital. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas sees this…

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Telegram malware scams spike 2,000% as crypto investors face new threat
  • January 16, 2025

Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer warned that crypto investors are facing a surge in malware scams on social media platform Telegram compared to the traditional phishing methods. While phishing still…

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