Czech National Bank (CNB) governor Aleš Michl told FT, "For the diversification of our assets, bitcoin seems good."

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has implemented the AMMClawback amendment, introducing a new layer of regulatory compliance and asset control within its Automated Market Maker (AMM) system. On Jan. 30, XRPscan, a blockchain explorer for XRPL, confirmed that the amendment is now live after a 14-day activation period.

Alongside record profits, USDT issuer Tether also reported Friday it now holds over $143 billion in reserve assets to back the stablecoin.

Following Jan. 30, 2025, blockchaincenter.net's Altcoin Season Index reveals a 28.26% leap, vaulting from a low of 46 to its present tally of 59—a numerical crescendo hinting that the fabled ‘Altcoin Season' inches toward fruition.

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) continues its bold Bitcoin strategy with a new $563.4 million preferred stock offering, signaling unwavering confidence in the apex crypto. The company announced on Friday that it has priced 7,300,000 shares of 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock at $80.00 per share, with settlement expected on Feb. 5.

MSTR intends to use the proceeds to buy more bitcoin, of which is currently holds 471,107 BTC worth over $46 billion.

World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance project backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has made another $10 million purchase of Ethereum. Ethereum (ETH) price has struggled for upside momentum as Bitcoin (BTC) hit new all-time high above $108k.

In a latest update, Purpose Investments Inc., known for launching the world's first Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, has filed a preliminary prospectus with Canadian securities regulators for the proposed launch of Purpose Ripple ETF. The fund manager with more than $23 billion in assets under management, is preparing to launch the first XRP ETF globally.

Genius Group's Bitcoin expansion could influence educational tech firms to integrate cryptocurrency strategies, impacting market dynamics. The post AI-driven Genius Group plans $100 million Bitcoin treasury expansion through rights offering appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin held above the $105,000 mark on Friday as markets reacted to the latest PCE data, which showed inflation in line with expectations.

A well-known crypto analyst, Crypto Beast, has made a bold prediction about XRP future price trajectory, suggesting that it could reach $15 with ease under specific conditions. This interesting outlook comes amidst a consolidation of prices, which is now looking to regain momentum above $3.

Social sentiment and MVRV metrics are shaping Bitcoin's price action around $104,000, as declining commentary on both greed and fear indicators suggests

Solana has experienced exponential growth since it first entered the market as an alternative Layer-1 blockchain. Though the network's market capitalization is still significantly smaller than Ethereum, its top contender, this gap has shrunk considerably over the years.

Most Ethereum analysts expect ETH price to reach the $4,000-4,500 range in February due to Trump and other catalysts.

El Salvador's Congress has swiftly approved a bill to amend and potentially scale back the country's Bitcoin adoption strategy after agreeing to a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in December 2024.

XRP is designed to help banks move money more quickly and cheaply than existing methods.

Tether, the company behind the $USDT stablecoin, announced plans to launch $USDT on Bitcoin's base layer and the Lightning Network. That's big, big news – $USDT carries a $140B market cap in the stablecoin sector, which itself accounts for some $224B of the $3.7T total crypto market cap.

A shining example of Bitcoin adoption, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele disappointed Bitcoiners this week and divided opinion over the asset's local future.

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), Norway's sovereign wealth fund giant, has been discreetly increasing its Bitcoin exposure—with a unique twist. They have strategically increased their indirect holdings by 153% by placing a shrewd wager on MicroStrategy, rather than rushing headfirst into the volatile crypto market.

The IBIT fund of BlackRock reaches the 31st place among global ETFs

Last year was a great one for the crypto market, which saw strong price increases, including Bitcoin breaking the $100,000 mark for the first time. With Donald Trump winning the elections and becoming the first U.S. president to be a supporter of cryptocurrency, many crypto-related companies earned significant profits.

TL;DR Vitalik Buterin holds less than 10% of his portfolio in Bitcoin, with Ethereum dominating his investments, showing his confidence in the network. The SEC has given initial approval to Bitwise's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, opening up new regulated investment opportunities for those interested in these assets.

Genius Group aims to raise $33M through a rights issue and $22M in loan financing to boost its Bitcoin reserves.

Bitcoin (BTC) is resting above $100,000, but metrics of realized market cap show the leading coin is still not in the euphoria stage of the current bull cycle.

TL;DR Geth released the “Schwarzschild” update (v1.14.13) to fix a critical vulnerability in Ethereum's p2p layer, exposing nodes to DoS attacks. The bug, identified as CVE-2025-24883, affects versions 1.14.0 and later, putting both ETH and Layer 2 solutions at risk. The update was well-received in the market, with a 3.88% increase in ETH's value.

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SoftBank Group has made a $50 million investment into industrial-scale Bitcoin mining company Cipher Mining.

Scottie Pippen, Famous former NBA player and friend of Michael Jordan, has tweeted an ethereum in a warmode meme.

Bulls have started losing the initiative, according to CoinStats.

Thumzup Media Corporation has doubled its Bitcoin holdings to 19.106 BTC, increasing its investment in digital assets to $2 million. Thumzup company is authorized to allocate up to 90% of its surplus cash into Bitcoin (BTC).

This move will bring stablecoins to both Bitcoin's base layer and its Lightning Network. This is made possible by a new Taproot-powered protocol called Taproot Assets, developed by Lightning Labs.

TL;DR Ripple's new AMMClawback feature on the XRP Ledger allows token issuers to recover funds even after they have been sent. RLUSD can now be used in AMM pools on decentralized platforms, expanding its adoption and increasing its liquidity in the DeFi ecosystem.

“With Trump's inauguration festivity behind, the crypto market is shifting focus" to U.S. inflation and jobs reports, said a BitBank analyst.

The Arkansas Senate has rejected Senate Bill 60, which sought to prohibit digital asset mining businesses from operating within 30 miles of military facilities. Arkansas Legislature Rejects Digital Asset Mining Restriction The bill, introduced by Senator Hill and Representative Evans, aimed to amend the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023.

A closely followed crypto analyst believes digital assets will remain in a bullish trend for a longer duration than in previous cycles.

Purpose Investments, an asset management firm with over $23 billion in assets, has filed a preliminary prospectus seeking regulatory approval for the launch of a spot XRP exchange-traded fund.

The Canadian asset manager Purpose Investments has submitted a proposal to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). The company filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian watchdog to introduce the proposed spot ETF.

Ethereum (ETH) is gearing up for a potential breakout, with buyers pushing it toward the critical $3,200 resistance. Currently sitting at a market capitalization of $385 billion, Ethereum has witnessed a steady rise in price, increasing by 1.89% in the last 24 hours.

Ripple, the company behind digital currencies XRP and RLUSD, is urging financial regulators not to sacrifice the “global fungibility” of stablecoins over most consumer protection laws, as it will undermine the benefits of blockchain technology.

For someone as influential as Vitalik Buterin, it has always been interesting how little he has talked about Bitcoin (BTC). But recently, he gave some insight, revealing that the leading cryptocurrency is indeed not a major part of his portfolio.

Purpose Investments, a veteran Canadian asset management firm with $23 billion in assets under management (AUM) becomes the latest participant in the XRP ETF race. By sending its preliminary filing to the local securities watchdog, the team demonstrates its ambitions to issue world's pioneering exchange-traded fund on spot XRP.

The Bitcoin market continues to look a bit sideways at the moment, as traders wait for some kind of action out of regulators as far as crypto is concerned.

The ECB rejects Bitcoin as a reserve asset, while the Czech National Bank considers investing, highlighting a policy divide in Europe.

Ethereum faces uncertainty in February due to a host of different reasons.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has significantly increased its indirect exposure to Bitcoin, marking a 153% rise in 2024, according to Vetle Lunde of K33 Research.

Nations, companies and blockchain protocols consider Bitcoin reserves as a strategic asset, but there's game theory hiding behind the decision-making.

JPMorgan's recent study has uncovered a captivating link between Bitcoin and small-cap tech stocks, suggesting that the cryptocurrency market and the tech sector share more similarities than many may have realized. Specifically, the study points to Bitcoin's strong correlation with the Russell 2000 index, which is comprised of small-cap technology companies.

The crypto market remains mainly in the green zone, according to CoinMarketCap.