New data reveals that asset management titan BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) saw a record number of outflows earlier this week. According to data from blockchain tracker SoSoValue, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) saw a staggering $332.6 million worth of outflows on January 2nd, its largest day of outflows on record. The …
Monthly archives: January 2025
JPMorgan Chase Abruptly Freezes $43,000, Refuses To Release Funds To Scammed Bank of America Customer: Report
JPMorgan Chase is refusing to release $43,000 that belongs to a scammed Bank of America customer, according to a new report. Hyeon-Jin Kwon says she initially lost $56,000 after an impostor claiming to work at Bank of America gave her a call and managed to drain her account, reports the ABC-affiliated news station WMAR. “[The …
When will web3 have its Apple moment?
The following is a guest article from Jackie Bona, Co-founder and CEO at Valora. Five Challenges Standing in the Way of Mass Adoption In today’s digital world, mobile technology is more than just a convenience—it’s a lifeline connecting billions of people to the internet. With over 8.58 billion mobile phones globally — surpassing the world’s …
Bitcoin’s Early Bargains: How Early Bitcoiners Traded Fortunes for Everyday Luxuries
In an era where bitcoin (BTC) has become synonymous with substantial wealth, tales of its early days evoke both fascination and disbelief. Most are familiar with the now-legendary story of two pizzas purchased for 10,000 BTC—valued today at nearly $1 billion. However, the chronicles of bitcoin’s history are dotted with equally intriguing accounts of individuals …
Meme Coins Add $4B to Market Cap as New Meme Index ICO Hits $1.5M
Meme coins have added over $4 billion to their total market cap in the past 24 hours. Most coins are flashing green – with SPX and GIG being two of the biggest gainers. However, one well-known crypto expert believes the new Meme Index (MEMEX) project could be next for a breakout rally. Meme Coin Market …
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XRP Market Update: Bullish Surge Hints at Explosive Breakout Potential
XRP was trading at $2.45 on Jan. 4, 2025, boasting a market capitalization of $140.85 billion. Its 24-hour trading volume reached $4.47 billion, and the day’s price movement ranged between $2.43 and $2.49. XRP XRP’s one-hour chart illustrates a phase of consolidation within the $2.45 to $2.50 range, suggesting a possible breakout scenario. Low trading …
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Expert: Trump May Honor Election Promises, but Progress Depends on Legislative and Regulatory Support
Hong Yea, co-founder of GRVT, believes that despite skepticism from some crypto proponents, incoming U.S. President Donald Trump may show genuine interest in a crypto-friendly environment. China Unlikely to Shift Stance on Crypto While some crypto proponents are skeptical that incoming U.S. President Donald Trump will honor his pre-election pledges, Hong Yea, co-founder of GRVT, …
Dogecoin (DOGE) To Finally Hit Major Milestone in 2025, Predicts Galaxy Research – Here Is the Target
The research arm of Galaxy Digital is predicting Dogecoin (DOGE) will hit a major milestone in 2025. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Galaxy Research’s Alex Thorn predicts that top memecoin DOGE will soar more than 170% from its current value this year and hit a psychological price point for the …
Altcoins Close to the End of a Market Correction, According to Trader Michaël van de Poppe – Here’s His Timeline
Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe believes the altcoin market correction may come to an end just weeks into 2025. In a new video update, Van de Poppe tells his 169,000 YouTube subscribers that he expects the TOTAL3 chart to soon witness a bullish reversal on the weekly chart. The TOTAL3 chart tracks …
Trader Issues Alert on Two AI-Based Altcoins Up by Over 100x in Two Months, Predicts 50% Fall in Best-Case Scenario
A widely followed crypto trader is issuing a warning on two artificial intelligence (AI)-based altcoins, saying that history shows a 50% drop would be the best-case scenario for them. In a new thread on the social media platform X, pseudonymous crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 237,500 followers on the social media platform X that …
BRICS Intensifies Alternative Payments—2025 Agenda Targets Dollar-Free Systems
BRICS will prioritize alternative payment systems in 2025, aiming to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and boost trade in local currencies under Brazil’s leadership. BRICS Prioritizes Alternative Payments in 2025 The development of alternative payment systems and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar will be central to BRICS initiatives in 2025 as Brazil takes …
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The Curious Case of Siqi Chen: Scammer or Saint?
The crypto community is split after a father launched his own token ZERO, mere days after raising millions via memecoins for research into craniopharyngioma – an incurable brain tumor that currently afflicts his daughter Mira. Mira’s Dad Faces Scathing Criticism For Launching ZERO Token Just a few days ago, Siqi Chen, co-founder of finance platform …
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Bitcoin Primed To See Multiple Months of New All-Time Highs, Says Quant Analyst PlanB – Here Are His Targets
Quantitative crypto analyst PlanB says that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for months of new all-time highs. In a new video update, crypto strategist PlanB tells his 200,000 YouTube subscribers that 2025 will have many months that will see the top crypto asset by market cap reach heights it hasn’t witnessed before. “Historically, if we …
India partners with tech giants Google, Meta to curb ‘pig butchering’ scams
India has intensified efforts to curb crypto-related scams by collaborating with tech giants Google and Meta (formerly Facebook), according to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ 2024 annual report. The initiative aims to combat the rising threat of “pig butchering” scams, a form of crypto investment fraud targeting vulnerable groups such as unemployed youth, housewives, students, …
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5th Largest Bank in Turkey to Launch Crypto Trading Service
Garanti BBVA Kripto will allow Garanti BBVA customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies legally in Turkey. European Banks Expanding Services to Include Crypto Turkey’s fifth largest bank, Garanti BBVA is set to launch its crypto trading services for retail users via its crypto custody platform, Garanti BBVA Kripto. Owned by Spanish banking giant, Banco Bilbao …
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