Regulation
Several of President Donald Trump’s potential cabinet nominees have reported significant cryptocurrency holdings in recent financial disclosures. These disclosures, required as part of the nomination process, show that some of Trump’s picks—who could soon lead key federal agencies—hold sizable stakes in Bitcoin, as well as various
Finance
GRVT, a hybrid cryptocurrency exchange built on Ethereum's Layer 2 network ZKsync, has secured a $5 million strategic investment led by Further Ventures, a venture capital firm backed by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, ADQ. This latest funding round brings GRVT's total capital raised
Cryptocurrency
Hyperliquid, a decentralized cryptocurrency trading platform, has shattered its previous record, reporting over $22 billion in trading volume in a single 24-hour period. This surge in activity highlights the growing popularity of decentralized exchanges and the significant impact of even niche cryptocurrencies on trading volumes. A New Record: $22 Billion
Blockchain
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has acknowledged and is actively addressing significant delays affecting Solana (SOL) deposits and withdrawals. Users have reported transaction processing times ranging from several hours to over 10 hours, prompting concerns and prompting the exchange to commit to infrastructure improvements. Recent user reports on social media
Regulation
In a move signaling a potential shift in U.S. crypto regulation, President Donald Trump has appointed Mark Uyeda as acting chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following Gary Gensler's departure. Uyeda, a Republican SEC commissioner, will lead the agency until a permanent chair
Finance
Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has further solidified its position as a major Bitcoin holder, acquiring an additional 11,000 BTC for approximately $1.1 billion. The purchase, executed between January 13 and 20, was made at an average price of $101,191 per Bitcoin, according to a filing with the
DeFi
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced the creation of a new multi-signature wallet to facilitate its participation in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The move follows recent scrutiny regarding the foundation's transparency and treasury management. The EF plans to initially transfer 50,000 ETH, worth over $167 million
Markets
A memecoin named after Barron Trump, son of a prominent political figure, saw a rapid rise in value before experiencing a significant decline. The token's surge appeared to be fueled by unsubstantiated rumors about its origin. Unfounded Claims and Price Spike The memecoin, launched on a platform called
Markets
Rumble, the video-sharing platform, saw its stock price jump 9% after CEO Chris Pavlovski hinted at the possibility of adding Bitcoin to the company's balance sheet. The idea, sparked by a Twitter poll and a subsequent conversation with MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor, highlights a growing trend of
Markets
World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform tied to President-elect Donald Trump, has made headlines once again with its recent acquisition of Ethereum domain names through the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). This move comes hot on the heels of the launch of Trump’s official meme coin, further
Cryptocurrency
The Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit organization supporting the development of the Ethereum blockchain, is exploring the possibility of staking its substantial Ether (ETH) holdings, potentially worth nearly $1 billion. This move, suggested by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, could generate significant passive income for the foundation while also contributing to the
Markets
Solana is making headlines with its daily transaction fees reaching an all-time high of $33.2 million, thanks to surging activity driven by new memecoins tied to President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady-elect Melania Trump. This record-breaking milestone underscores the network's rising prominence in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Trump