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Nigeria Approves First Dedicated AI University in Africa
Nigeria is set to launch Africa’s first dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) university, Wini Institution, in Epe, Lagos....
SEC Crypto Crackdown Continues: Nova Labs Faces Allegations of Investor Deception
The SEC has charged Nova Labs with fraud, alleging it misled investors about corporate partnerships and conducted unregistered...
US Senator Outlines Congress Goals to Reshape Crypto Regulation Framework
A top senator is spearheading efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies, prioritizing clear rules for digital assets to boost...
Arthur Hayes Predicts Memecoin Explosion as Trump Paves the Way for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé
Arthur Hayes predicts a “memecoin explosion” as stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé could follow TRUMP and MELANIA coins, sparking...
Web3 Gaming 2025: Uncover Potential Airdrop Opportunities!
For her first segment of the year, Regina looks at some potential Web3 games that provide entertainment and potential airdrop...
Official Trump Meme Coin Stumbles as MELANIA Token Sparks Attention
Following the unveiling of the melania meme (MELANIA) token, her husband’s meme coin has experienced a pronounced decline, now...
What Is Defai? A Beginner’s Guide
Defai is a convergence of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance, poised to simplify on-chain tasks and unlock new...
Melania Trump’s New Meme Coin Skyrockets in Value, Surging Over 10,000%
Following the debut of the official Trump token, Melania Trump, the former model and spouse of Donald Trump, has introduced her own...
Trump Inherits Biden’s Economic Time Bomb: Debt Crisis, Inflation, and Global Tensions Await
With Donald Trump stepping into the role of Commander in Chief on Monday, the newly established Republican administration faces an...
$293 Peak High: Solana’s Growth Pushes Boundaries Amid Meme Coin Frenzy
On Jan. 19, at approximately 5:30 a.m. ET, solana (SOL) achieved a record-breaking milestone, climbing to an unprecedented $293 per...
‘Things Will Be Different Tomorrow’: Microstrategy’s Saylor Teases Next Big Bitcoin Move
According to recent data, Michael Saylor’s Microstrategy holds an impressive 450,000 BTC, with the value of its holdings...
Latam Insights: Tether’s Salvadoran Move, Rumble’s Cloud Deal
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In...
From Thousands to Tens of Thousands: Moonshot’s User Base Skyrockets Amid TRUMP Meme Coin Craze
According to the cryptocurrency platform dedicated to streamlining the process of buying, selling, and trading meme coins, Moonshot...
Will XRP Overtaking ETH, Crypto Inaugural Ball, and More — Week in Review
XRP inches closer to overtaking ETH, Crypto inaugural Ball, Trump’s first-day Executive Orders and more in this Week in...
TRUMP Token Stuns Crypto World, Becomes 14th Largest by Market Cap in Record Time
Donald Trump’s meme-inspired cryptocurrency, the “Official Trump” (TRUMP) token, has soared to unprecedented heights, reaching an...
Ethereum Foundation Making Structural Changes, Not Pivoting to ‘Bronze Age Mindset’
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has disclosed that the Ethereum Foundation is making large leadership changes in its...
Coinbase and Binance plan to list $TRUMP after its excellent debut
Key takeaways Major exchanges are planning to list the $TRUMP token following its phenomenal debut. iDEGEN’s presale has surpassed...
Trump’s Czar Proclaims the End of the ‘Reign of Terror’ Against Crypto
David Sacks, the soon-to-be-appointed czar of crypto and artificial intelligence affairs, remarked on the positive changes the...
Legacy Trump Meme Coin Maga Crumbles as New Rival Takes Center Stage
Before Donald Trump introduced the “Official Trump” (TRUMP) meme coin, another cryptocurrency bearing the same ticker...
Bitcoin Time Capsules Open: Ancient Wallets Resurface Amid Six-Figure BTC Prices
With bitcoin maintaining a sustained trajectory well beyond the $100,000 threshold for over 48 hours, a fascinating revival of...
Senator Introduces Bill to Cement Texas as the First State With a Bitcoin Reserve
Texas aims to lead the digital revolution with a groundbreaking “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act,” securing economic...
What Are AI Agent Coins? Utility, Autonomy, and Blockchain Power
Over the past year, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies has sparked a significant rise in the...
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $250K Bitcoin in 2025 – He’s Buying More Today
Robert Kiyosaki predicts bitcoin will hit $250,000 by 2025, reveals he’s buying more, and calls it a simple path to wealth...
Sky’s Stablecoin USDS Climbs to $2 Billion Circulation in Breakout Month
As of this week, Sky, the decentralized finance (defi) initiative previously recognized as Makerdao, has witnessed its newly...
Will Trump’s Swearing-In Ignite a Bitcoin Price Explosion? AI Chatbots Weigh In
Merely two days prior to Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Bitcoin.com News engaged in...
Ethereum Slips Further Behind as Competitors Steal the Spotlight
As the global cryptocurrency market capitalization expands to $3.59 trillion, the second-largest digital asset, ethereum (ETH), has...
Bitcoin ETFs Near $1 Billion in Single-Day Inflows
Friday’s trading session delivered a substantial influx of $979.22 million into 10 of the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded...
iDEGEN, Solana rides on Trump’s meme coin and policies
The crypto market is expected to record a major bull run in 2025 and Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office is the main bullish...
Tether Confirms Skyscraper Construction in El Salvador
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, the issuer of USDT and one of the larger companies in the crypto space, has confirmed plans to...
NFT Sales Hit $156M as Ethereum and Azuki Steal the Spotlight
Amid a broader upward trajectory in cryptocurrency valuations, the non-fungible token (NFT) market registered a measured 2.78%...
TRUMP meme coin’s 580% surge stirs market: Is iDEGEN the next gem?
Official Trump (TRUMP), the meme coin of U.S president-elect Donald Trump has stormed the crypto market with a surge to the $6...
Last Week Bitcoin Was Down but No One Counted It Out
It’s instructive to look back to see how much difference one week can make. Participants weathered volatile bitcoin price...
Flockerz’s $10M+ Presale Enters Final 4 Days – Next Meme Coin to Explode?
Flockerz’s (FLOCK) presale has entered its final four days – and investors have one last chance to secure tokens at a...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Resistance at $108K Could Define the Next Chapter of the Trump Infused Rally
Bitcoin, currently priced at $103,737 to $104,266 over the last hour with a market capitalization of $2.05 trillion, a 24-hour...
Trump’s Meme Coin Mania: $4B Valuation Propels Presidential Crypto to Center Stage
Following former President Donald Trump’s latest venture into the world of cryptocurrency, his Solana-based meme coin has swiftly...
Aiden Labs Airdrop Season 1 – Where Rewards and Creativity Collide With Gen Images
PRESS RELEASE. January 2025 marks the beginning of a groundbreaking journey as Aiden Labs Airdrop Season 1 takes off! This event...
Hacked? Donald Trump Launches Memecoin Days Before Inauguration
“It’s time to celebrate everything we stand for,” Trump said. “Have fun.” Trump Memecoin Skyrockets to $13B Market Cap Hours After...
Trump’s Tariffs, Sanctions to Speed up De-Dollarization, Economist Says
A former chief economist at the African Export-Import Bank said many governments are increasingly promoting the use of local...
Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Bitcoin Reserve Act to Protect State Finances
A proposed Oklahoma bill seeks to integrate bitcoin into state savings and pensions, aiming to safeguard purchasing power and...
Tron-Established DSA Backs Trump’s Crypto Ball As World Liberty Financial Eyes TRX Treasury Integration
On Jan. 17, the Digital Sovereignty Alliance, a nonprofit established by Tron DAO, formally announced its sponsorship of...
Russia and Iran Unite to Completely Replace SWIFT With Alternative Payment System
Russia and Iran are forging a confidential financial system to replace SWIFT, signaling a bold move to bypass Western dominance and...
Cryptography Expert Calls for Regulatory Reboot, Says ‘Orange Grove’ Laws Don’t Apply to Crypto
An expert in applied cryptography has argued that zero-knowledge proofs offer a promising solution for balancing privacy and...
Microstrategy to Issue Additional Shares to Fund Bitcoin Purchase
Microstrategy plans to use unique shares expansion model to raise more funds for the acquisition of bitcoin. Michael Saylor Still...
Crypto Comeback: VC Investments Soar 46% in Q4 2024
In Q4 2024, venture capital (VC) firms invested $3.5 billion into crypto and blockchain startups, a 46% increase from the previous...
Report: Ted Cruz Aims to Target Crypto Tax Rule With CRA Resolution
Axios reports that Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, plans to wield the Congressional Review Act (CRA) next week to challenge...
Major Swiss Bank Expands Crypto Offerings With Ethereum Staking
Swiss state-owned bank Post Finance AG has expanded its digital-asset offering by introducing staking for ethereum (ETH), allowing...
Bitcoin Miners Bask in a 16% Hashprice Jump Amid BTC’s Triumphant Rally
As bitcoin’s valuation experiences a notable upswing, miners are deriving substantial financial advantages from an elevated...
Crypto.com receives in-principle MiCA licence
Crypto.com says the MiCA licence allows the exchange to passport its services across the European Union. The firm joins other...
Litecoin ETF Inches Closer to Potential Approval Following Regulatory Filings
Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 and an amended S-1 form on Wednesday on behalf of Canary Capital seeking approval from the SEC to launch the...
Here’s why OKB price spiked 20% today
OKB token surged more than 20% to hit highs of $61.29 on Jan. 17. The altcoin, native to the OKX exchange, rose as the community...
Low-Cost Energy Meets High Hashrates: Bitfufu Eyes Major Oklahoma Mining Stake
Bitfufu has entered into a letter of intent to acquire a controlling interest in a 51-megawatt (MW) bitcoin mining facility based...
Winna.com Brings Transparency to Crypto Gambling with Provably Fair Games
Winna.com, a fast-growing crypto casino, is transforming the online gambling landscape with its innovative approach to fairness and...
Crypto.com Pledges $1 Million to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts
The donation will aid current relief efforts by Los Angeles firefighters while equipping them for potential future emergencies. $1...
Online gambling market to hit $161B in 5 years, new data reveals
Online gambling is projected to hit $161B by 2030. The growth is expected to be driven by tech, the easing of regulations, and the...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Higher Lows Signal a Bullish Breakout Beyond $108K
At press time, bitcoin’s market capitalization is $2.03 trillion, and its current price is cruising along at $102,536 to...
Trump to make crypto a priority with executive order
President-elect Donald Trump could sign the executive order on January 20 when he’s sworn in The order may also create a crypto...
People’s Bank of China Highlights Digital Yuan and Blockchain in 2025 Strategy
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has highlighted the utilization of the digital yuan, China’s central bank digital...
MEXC Platform Token MX: Key Achievements and Highlights of 2024
MEXC, the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform, is pleased to reflect on the key highlights of its MX token in...
Users Circumvent Sony’s Soneium Controversial Block on Meme Coins
Soneium, Sony’s Ethereum Layer 2 platform, attempted to block meme coins as part of its official policy to curb unauthorized...
NEXT BASKET Announces NEBA Token, Powering its Web3 E-commerce Ecosystem
NEXT BASKET Announces NEBA Token, Powering its Web3 E-commerce Ecosystem - CoinJournal NEXT BASKET is a software platform for...
Phantom Achieves $3 Billion Valuation Following $150 Million Funding Round
Phantom, a Solana-focused cryptocurrency wallet with over 15 million monthly users, has reached a $3 billion valuation after...
US Lawmaker’s New Role Could Skyrocket America’s Digital Assets Sector
Tom Emmer’s new appointment in Congress signals a push to foster an environment where digital asset innovation flourishes under...
Malaysia’s PM Discusses Crypto With Binance’s CZ — Shaping Policies to Stay Competitive
Malaysia’s prime minister, after discussions with Binance’s CZ, is urging swift action on blockchain regulations and...
Authorities Target First Crypto Pump-and-Dump Under New South Korean Law
South Korea has cracked down on a pump-and-dump scheme, accusing a suspect of rapid price manipulation under the country’s new...
Coinbase Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans With Rewards and Flexible Repayment Options
Coinbase now lets users borrow up to $100,000 in USDC without selling bitcoin, offering flexible repayment, tax advantages, and...
Namibia Flips the Script: Central Bank Grants Provisional Approval to Crypto Firms
On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa...
Tether Introduces USDT0 to Enhance Blockchain Interoperability
Tether has unveiled USDT0, a refined iteration of its stablecoin, crafted to foster greater interoperability and enable effortless...
Altcoin Season Looms as Bitcoin Dominance Declines, Says QCP Capital
Global markets jumped higher after a softer-than-anticipated Consumer Price Index report, with QCP Capital spotlighting noteworthy...
US Treasury secretary nominee sees “no reason” for CBDC
Scott Bessent believes a CBDC is only for countries that have no other investment alternatives He adds that many countries are only...
Bitcoin Bound for $175,000: Fundstrat Exec Forecasts Unprecedented Climb
In a recent conversation with Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, Sean Farrell, it was posited that bitcoin could...
Donald Trump’s team considering XRP, Solana, and USDC strategic reserves
Trump’s team eyes XRP, Solana, and USDC reserves as part of the “America-first” policy. The move aims to boost US crypto...
Thailand SEC Explores Bitcoin ETF Listing
The local listing of bitcoin ETFs is being weighed by the Thailand SEC which would make them accessible to both individuals and...
Nasdaq files 19b-4 form for ‘Canary Litecoin ETF’ SEC approval
Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form for the proposed Canary Litecoin ETF. The SEC recently asked Canary Capital to amend the S-1 form of...
‘Next Stop, $1 Trillion’: Uniswap Celebrates $500B in L2 Volume
On Thursday, the decentralized exchange (dex) and automated market maker (AMM) Uniswap revealed that transaction volumes on the...
Switzerland’s PostFinance AG bank introduces Ethereum staking
PostFinance AG launches Ethereum staking, expanding its crypto service offerings. The move aligns with rising global crypto...
Upbit Under Fire: South Korean Regulator Orders Halt on New Users
The South Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has ordered Upbit to temporarily halt services for new users after finding...
Coinbase introduces USD Coin (USDC) loans using Bitcoin as collateral
Coinbase has introduced USDC loans with Bitcoin as collateral. The loans are available for US customers. The loans have no fixed...
XRP Nears Historic Highs: Over 23% of Supply Held by Just 11 Exchanges
As XRP reaches new price milestones in 2025, drawing closer to its historic peak, a considerable share of the digital asset resides...
eToro files for IPO in the US: report
Crypto-friendly trading platform eToro files for US IPO. eToro is eyeing the IPO at a valuation of $5 billion. eToro, a...
XRP Market Update: Price Rockets to $3.30, Closing in on 2018 All-Time High
XRP’s price is cruising around $3.26 to $3.30 over the last hour, reflecting an 18% gain over the past 24 hours. During this...
WEEX 2024 Annual Report: Over 5 Million Users, Daily Trading Volume Exceeds $5 Billion, Team Expands to 500+
In 2024, WEEX concluded the year with exceptional achievements and impressive growth. Through a commitment to innovation, security,...
Bitcoin Fever Reaches Corporate Argentina: These Unicorns Already Hold BTC
While the trend of corporations warming up to holding bitcoin as a reserve asset is starting to grow in the U.S., three unicorns in...
iDEGEN presale nears end as Franklin Templeton notes role of AI agents in crypto
iDEGEN has shifted from a dynamic presale model to a more predictable pricing model. The iDEGEN presale is scheduled to end on...
Russian National Jailed for Funding Ukrainian Forces With Crypto
A Russian national was sentenced to seven years in prison for high treason involving cryptocurrency. The individual repeatedly...
US SEC set to revamp crypto policies under Trump leadership
Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda will hold the majority among the SEC-appointed commissioners The pair could freeze or...
SEC Chief: Bitcoin Clear but 15,000 Crypto Tokens Face Uncertain Fate
SEC chair warns most crypto tokens lack compliance and face uncertain futures, while bitcoin, compared to gold, stands as a...
Study: 52% of Americans Ditch Traditional Assets for Crypto, Sparking New Wave of Adoption
A new survey reveals that cryptocurrency has surged in popularity among Americans, with 68% now owning cryptocurrencies. Crypto Now...
Ripple Confident in Victory as SEC’s Crypto War Nears Its End
Ripple is confident in its legal position as SEC leadership faces criticism for enforcement-heavy policies, with a pro-crypto...
Kenyans HODL On: Crypto Use Soars Despite Central Bank Warnings, Study Finds
A new study found that typical Kenyan crypto users to be under 40. Kenyans not only trade cryptocurrencies but use them for...
Bitwise CIO Predicts ‘Megatrend’ of Companies Setting up Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries
Matt Hougan provided the rationale for his prediction in a weekly memo published on Monday. Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are an...