Yuga Labs hasn’t confirmed or denied rumors that it is selling the IP rights to CryptoPunks, the world’s most valuable NFT collection.
Monthly archives: January 2025
Trader Says Large-Cap Memecoins ‘Don’t Look Great,’ Updates Forecast on Dogecoin (DOGE) and POPCAT
A widely followed cryptocurrency trader is warning that several large-cap memecoins are printing bearish price patterns. The trader pseudonymously known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 239,100 followers on the social media platform X that memecoins like Pepe (PEPE), Bonk (BONK) and dogwifhat (WIF) are printing lower highs and lower lows on their price charts. He …
Coinbase Triggers Rallies After Announcing Listing of Solana-Based Memecoin Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT)
A Solana (SOL)-based memecoin is surging after gaining support from top US crypto exchange Coinbase. In a post on the social media platform X, Coinbase announces the addition of Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) to its platform for spot trading. Amid the news, Peanut the Squirrel is up 26.9% on the day. PNUT is trading for …
New York Attorney General Freezes $2,200,000 Worth of Crypto Stolen From Victims Across the US in ‘Cruel’ Scam
New York Attorney General Letitia James recently froze $2.2 million worth of crypto allegedly plundered in an employment scam. James says in a new press release that scammers targeted New Yorkers and other victims across the nation looking for remote work and sent texts falsely promising lucrative and flexible jobs. Instead, they allegedly tricked victims …
President-Elect Trump Expected To Sign Pro-Crypto Executive Order on First Day of Presidency: Report
President-elect Donald Trump could potentially sign off on crypto-friendly regulation via an executive order on his first day in office, according to a new report from the Washington Post. According to a person “involved with the conversations,” Trump’s incoming crypto czar David Sacks and other insiders have been working with “crypto leaders” to create a …
Solana-Based DEX Mango Markets Shutting Down Following SEC and CFTC Enforcement Actions
The Solana (SOL)-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Mango Markets is shuttering after dealing with a slew of regulatory issues last year. The DEX announced its closure on Saturday, issuing proposals designed to make borrowing on the platform economically unviable. “Mango Markets will be shutting down. It is time for users to close their positions.” The U.S. …
TON Foundation prepares for US expansion amid pro-crypto Trump administration
GameFi’s next boom: How TON-based games and crypto airdrops are attracting millions of users Contributor Opinion 3 months ago Blockchain gaming records 4.2 million users daily, driven by advances in TON ecosystem, airdrops, and technological progress. Go to Source
Shadowy marketplace Huione launches USDH stablecoin to evade scrutiny
Blockchain security firm Elliptic reported that Huione—an online marketplace platform used for illicit activities—has launched USDH, a dollar-pegged stablecoin. According to Elliptic, Huione touts USDH as a solution for users seeking to bypass the restrictions imposed by traditional stablecoins like USDT and USD Coin (USDC). The asset was launched in September 2024. Huione is the …
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Bitcoin holds near $96,500 as US PPI data shows slower producer price growth
Bitcoin traded around $96,500 Tuesday following the release of US December Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which indicated a deceleration in producer price growth. The monthly PPI rose 0.2% in December, below November’s 0.4% increase and in line with forecasts of 0.3%. Core PPI, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, remained flat …
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Italy’s largest bank Intesa Sanpaolo enters Bitcoin market with initial €1 million investment
Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank, has reportedly entered the Bitcoin market by acquiring €1 million worth of the leading digital asset. This translates to approximately 11 BTC, according to an internal email allegedly signed by Niccolo Bardoscia, the head of the bank’s digital asset trading and investment division. Although Intesa has yet to confirm the …
Robinhood pays $45M to settle SEC violations over reporting and cybersecurity missteps
Robinhood has agreed to pay $45 million in civil penalties to settle charges of securities law violations. According to a Jan. 13 statement, this settlement follows an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into the activities of its subsidiaries, Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC. The penalties include $33.5 million from …
Bubblemaps to Launch New Token on Solana
The token will be used to support a new community-driven crypto investigations platform called the Intel Desk. Bubblemaps Looks to Decentralize Blockchain Intelligence Blockchain analytics and investigations firm Bubblemaps will soon launch its own token dubbed BMT to power a new community-driven crypto investigations platform called the Intel Desk, according to an announcement by the …
XRP Market Update: Intraday Highs of $2.60 Fuel Optimism for Continued Gains
XRP is trading at $2.576, up 4.9% in the last 24 hours, with a market cap of $148 billion, a 24-hour trading volume of $6.92 billion, and an intraday price range of $2.43 to $2.603. XRP The daily chart reveals that XRP has been forming higher lows and higher highs, signaling a potential continuation of …
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Wall Street Pepe Surges Past $47M in Presale – WEPE to Lead 2025’s Meme Coin Season?
The race for meme coin dominance in 2025 might have an early leader. Wall Street Pepe (WEPE) has surged past $47 million in its presale phase – adding over $7 million in the past 10 days. This frog-themed project is generating serious buzz, leading many to speculate if it will be the market’s next big …
Sygnum Bank Raises $58 Million With Focus on Bitcoin Technology
The $58 million that Sygnum Bank has raised will be utilized to diversify its product line with a particular emphasis on Bitcoin technology. Sygnum Bank Doubles Down on Expansion Plans With New Funding Round Sygnum Bank, a digital asset banking group, has announced a strategic $58 million raise in an oversubscribed growth round. Fulgur Ventures, …
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