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Nansen, a blockchain analytics platform, has partnered with the Stellar Development Foundation to offer advanced on-chain analytics for the Stellar ecosystem.

Bitcoin (BTC) has had a turbulent week, with the price fluctuating dramatically. After dipping below $90,000 earlier in the week, the cryptocurrency made a quick recovery, climbing back to $96,000 at the time of writing.

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Thailand is ramping up its involvement in the crypto space with two contrasting regulatory moves. Media reports in the Asian nation have revealed that it is weighing the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while considering a ban on Polymarket.

Bitcoin's price trajectory in 2025 could see unprecedented highs as market dynamics shift under the incoming US Republican government. CryptoQuant, an on-chain analytics platform projects that Bitcoin might reach $249,000 during Donald Trump's first year back in office.

Bitcoin and most altcoins continued their recent recovery after the U.S. published mixed consumer inflation data. Bitcoin (BTC) rose to $99,000 for the first time since January 7, gaining 10% from its monthly low.

Tron founder and crypto billionaire Justin Sun has taken to his official account on the X social media platform (formerly known as Twitter) to hint that he could easily basically become a rival to Elon Musk in the crypto space by offering to acquire TikTok.

Looking closely at stablecoin flows, the past three times that Bitcoin (BTC) has hit fresh all-time highs, this has been accompanied and possibly fueled by a major increase in the combined market cap of stablecoins.

The seed capital will fund development of a payment network aspiring to be the "fastest, cheapest, and most compliant" Layer 1.

XRP scheint aktuell kaum zu stoppen. Während Bitcoin und die restlichen Top-10-Kryptowährungen in den letzten Tagen herbe Verluste einstecken mussten, konnte XRP seinen Wert halten und sogar um einige Prozentpunkte ausbauen.

Dubai Crypto Tower will cater to blockchain, DeFi, and Web3 companies, featuring advanced offices, incubators, and AI innovation spaces.

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced significant volatility on Tuesday, dropping 4.8% to $97,000 once again after briefly surging above $100,000 to start the week. Major crypto stocks, including Coinbase and MicroStrategy, also saw sharp declines, falling more than 7% and 9%, respectively.

On Jan. 15, bitcoin ascended to an intraday peak of $99,442 on Wednesday morning, following the release of the latest U.S. inflation data, which revealed a slowdown in core inflation. Easing Core Inflation, Explosive Bitcoin Rally: $224M Liquidated in 24 Hours At 9 a.m.

XRP has recently broken through its month-long resistance at $2.73, a move that positions the altcoin for a potential new all-time high (ATH).

TL;DR Crypto hedge funds achieved an average return of 40% in 2024, according to the VisionTrack Composite Index, highlighting the sector's resilience. Bitcoin outperformed all assets with a spectacular growth of 120%, reaching a historic milestone by surpassing $100,000 for the first time.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are the leading cryptocurrencies and the only two that, so far, got the United States Securities and Exchange (SEC) commission blessing to have exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offered in Wall Street.

Solana has gained significant traction since last year, having over 10 million active addresses for 8 weeks and counting. The data provided by X page Crypto Banter insisted that the number of unique active addresses did not directly reflect on the blockchain's user growth.

Tether has initiated legal action against Swan Bitcoin, citing alleged breaches of contract related to their joint Bitcoin mining venture, established in 2022 under the name 2040 Energy.

Circle, a U.S. fintech heavyweight, publishes 2025 State of the USDC Economy Report. The document registered an array of splendid milestones hit by USDC stablecoin in terms of trading volume, number of users, service integrations and regulatory compliance in various jurisdictions.

Blum is set to reward its users with a weekly prize pool of $5,000.

Bitcoin (BTC 2.79%) is unique as an asset in a few key ways that could make it a safe haven in difficult economic circumstances. To the cryptocurrency's boosters, these features are nothing new and are part of the core value proposition that argues for holding it forever.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision regarding Bitwise Asset Management's proposal.

The NFT ecosystem suffered its worst year in terms of trading volume as trades dropped to levels last seen in 2020.

Hedera (HBAR) joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer, gaining 7% from Tuesday.

XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, appears bullish and has successfully confirmed its breakout. On January 11, 2025, XRP broke out of a bullish flag and pole price action pattern. However, due to market uncertainty, it experienced a minor correction but managed to hold above the breakout level of $2.40.

Malaysia's engagement with crypto regulation could modernize its financial system, fostering innovation and international collaboration. The post Malaysian PM discusses potential crypto regulatory framework with Binance founder CZ and UAE officials appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Algorand (ALGO), a layer-1 blockchain protocol, has experienced an uptick in price within the last 24 hours. ALGO is outperforming the crypto market by about 9%.

On Wednesday, XRP climbed to an intraday peak of $2.895 and, as of press time, is trading at $2.87 per unit, reflecting an increase of nearly 12% over the past 24 hours. The crypto asset is steadily narrowing the gap with ethereum (ETH), now accounting for 42.6% of ether's market capitalization.

AI agents saw a 322% surge in market capitalization in Q4 2024, hitting $15.5 billion.

AI agents saw a 222% surge in market capitalization in Q4 2024, hitting $15.5 billion.

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and REIT Development have unveiled plans for a 17-story Crypto Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The tower will feature blockchain-powered tenant services to foster innovation in blockchain, decentralized finance, and artificial intelligence.

Tom Emmer was appointed vice chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee. Trump's presidency brings pro-crypto policies and reforms.

Using synthetic-DNA technology, Arweave packed blockchain data onto a lunar lander that is headed to the moon.

The biggest bank in Italy, Intesa Sanpaolo, has finally entered the world of cryptocurrencies by buying 11 bitcoins worth over $1 million, Reuters reported. The move marks a significant moment in the financial institution's history as it becomes the first Italian bank to make a direct investment in digital assets.

Lower timeframes showed that bullish sentiment has been creeping back into the market.

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has officially introduced FarmX, a decentralized farming platform, to SpaceS, its Telegram game bot, as learned by Finbold on Wednesday, January 15.

Hong Kong courts now use tokenized legal notices on the blockchain to serve anonymous crypto wallet holders.

Inflation fears are eating away at Bitcoin's post-election gains.

Binance founder Chanpeng “CZ” Zhao and the crypto exchange have been pushing to throw off a class-action suit filed by aggrieved investors, claiming Binance sold illegal tokens that cost investors great losses after the tokens declined. Binance, alongside CZ, petitioned to dismiss the review of the ruling of a lower court on the case.

XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced a notable surge in recent days, climbing over 12% within a 24-hour period. As of now, the token has reached $2.87, marking its highest price since December 3, 2024.

Tether, the leading issuer in the stablecoin sector, has initiated legal proceedings against Swan Bitcoin in the High Court of England and Wales, according to a Jan. 15 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The stablecoin company claimed that Swan had significantly breached their agreements, prompting the lawsuit to safeguard its investment.

Thailand's SEC is considering approving local Bitcoin ETFs to expand crypto investment options and establish the nation as a digital asset hub.

Inflation in December reached its highest level since the summer, as shown by data released on Wednesday morning. In December, inflation went up by 2.9% compared to last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.

TL;DR Ripple's XRP has surged over 6% in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of $2.89, outperforming the wider cryptocurrency market. Key drivers include a JPMorgan report suggesting a spot ETF for XRP, anticipated pro-crypto policy shifts under President-elect Donald Trump, and significant whale activity.

Solana price has remained on edge this month, tracking the performance of other Bitcoin and other altcoins. It has pared back some of the losses made on Monday as investors watch the ongoing trends in the DEX industry.

Donald Trump, the self-styled bitcoin and crypto president, will reportedly issue several crypto-related executive orders on his first day back in the White House

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for December have rattled markets, throwing the Federal Reserve's inflation strategy into question. The U.S. Department of Labor reported a 0.4% increase in the monthly CPI after seasonal adjustment, overshooting the forecast of 0.3% and the previous value of 0.3%.