The Trump administration and key congressional leaders are advancing a bipartisan initiative to establish regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency and digital assets in the United States. Regulatory Clarity for Crypto: Congress and White House Align on Strategy David Sacks, President Trump’s cryptocurrency czar, joined Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John …
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Travala Partners With Trivago to Offer Cryptocurrency Hotel Bookings
Travala has integrated its hotel listings with Trivago, allowing users of the global accommodation search platform to book stays using cryptocurrency. Travala Expands Reach Through Integration With Trivago The collaboration merges Travala’s catalog of more than 2.2 million accommodations into Trivago’s interface. Travelers opting for a Travala-affiliated lodging via Trivago will seamlessly transition to Travala’s …
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Arkham Intelligence Data Unmasks Satoshi’s $108 Billion Bitcoin Vault
On Tuesday, blockchain analytics entity Arkham Intelligence unveiled its discovery of $108 billion in BTC held within the recognized bitcoin wallets linked to Satoshi Nakamoto. By leveraging advanced forensic tools and the renowned Patoshi Pattern, the platform traced these holdings to the pseudonymous creator’s earliest digital vaults, casting fresh light on the dormant fortune’s staggering …
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Sol Strategies Expands SOL Holdings With 40,300 SOL Acquisition
Sol Strategies has strengthened its validator operations and SOL holdings, acquiring an additional 40,300 SOL worth $9.93 million. Expansion of SOL Holdings and Validator Operations Remain Key for Sol Strategies Sol Strategies Inc., a publicly traded Canadian firm focused on the Solana blockchain, has announced significant validator growth and expanded SOL holdings. Between Jan. 19-31, …
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SEC is scaling back its crypto enforcement unit: Report
The SEC’s 50-person crypto unit is getting a shakeup with some staff reassigned to other areas, The New York Times reports.
President Trump’s Tariffs Will Send Bitcoin (BTC) Higher and Faster, Says Bitwise Executive – Here’s Why
The head of alpha strategies at the crypto asset management firm Bitwise believes President Trump’s tariffs will be a big bullish catalyst for Bitcoin (BTC). Jeff Park says on the social media platform X that Trump is using tariffs to achieve two goals – weaken the US dollar and lower US Treasury yield. According to …
Whales Gamble on Memecoins With Massive TRUMP, MELANIA and ZEREBRO Trades Amid Market Dip: Lookonchain
Blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain says crypto whales are taking massive memecoin trades amid the market downturn. According to Lookonchain, one unlucky whale is now seeing red after once having made $11.8 million in profit on President Donald Trump’s memecoin, Official Trump (TRUMP). “This whale who made a $11.8 million profit on TRUMP spent another $33.9 …
Bitcoin Reserve Review is Top Priority for Trump Administration, Says Crypto Czar David Sacks
White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks says the review of potential Bitcoin reserve is a top priority for the Trump administration. At a press conference with Republican lawmakers, Sacks said the President’s new working group on digital assets will first consider whether the US government should hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. …
Indian Government Slaps 70% Taxes on Unreported Crypto Gains in New Amendment
Crypto traders in India could end up shelling out significant tax penalties if they don’t report their gains in a timely fashion. New legislation in the country of 1.46 billion people proposes that reporting entities must submit information regarding crypto transactions to India’s tax authority. Gains that are reported late could garner significant tax penalties. …
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The Benefits of Crypto Live Betting: Why Choose Bitcoin?
The roar of the crowd, the nail-biting suspense, the thrill of predicting the next play: live sports betting offers unparalleled excitement. Now, imagine amplifying that experience with the speed, security, and potential privacy of cryptocurrencies. This is the world of crypto live betting, and this post will explore the compelling advantages of using cryptocurrencies, particularly …
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War Against Crypto Not Dead As Digital Asset Developers Still Being Prosecuted: Lawyer John Deaton
Digital asset lawyer and advocate John Deaton says the “war against crypto” isn’t dead despite the recent shift in US presidential administrations. Deaton says on the social media platform X that there are still important cases going on even though Gary Gensler isn’t running the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) anymore. The lawyer notes …
Crypto phishing scams drained $10.25 million in January
Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported that crypto phishing scams drained $10.25 million from 9,220 victims in January, marking a 56% decline from December’s $23.58 million in losses. However, the report notes that the bad actors have been evolving and implementing more sophisticated attack methods. Screengrab showing the stats from the January 2025 Phishing Report …
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Ethereum implements first gas limit increase since the Merge
Ethereum has raised its network gas limit, marking the first adjustment since transitioning to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus model in 2022. On Feb. 4, Etherscan, Ethereum’s blockchain explorer, confirmed that the gas limit reached a record 35.3 million at block 21771507. This change followed a validator vote, in which approximately 52% supported the increase, according …
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Trump-linked World Liberty Financial transfers $307 million to Coinbase Prime
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto venture tied to the Trump family, has transferred over $307 million in digital assets to Coinbase Prime, according to data from SpotOnChain. The transferred assets include 73,783 ETH worth approximately $212 million and 553 WBTC valued at $52.7 million. Other tokens involved in the move include AAVE, LINK, ENA, …
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Zachxbt: North Korea Botches 46,300 XRP Transfer, Leaving Funds Stranded in Blockchain Limbo
As chronicled by blockchain forensic expert Zachxbt in a recent investigative report, operatives linked to North Korea attempted to transfer 46,300 XRP to a digital asset platform but committed a critical misstep by omitting a mandatory destination identifier. Blockchain Expert Zachxbt Exposes North Korea’s Costly XRP Mishap This oversight—akin to mailing a letter without a …