As of 8:30 AM, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a downward trend. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $103,362, reflecting a 1.99% decrease from the previous day.

Analysis Reveals Concentration of TRUMP and MELANIA Tokens Among Few Addresses Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reports that while most wallets holding the TRUMP meme coin belong to individual investors barely breaking even, approximately 50 large holders, or whales, have realized profits exceeding $10 million. Additionally, although the majority of addresses hold less than $100 worth of TRUMP or MELANIA tokens, some possess holdings exceeding $100 million.

Latest report from Galaxy Digital's Crypto and Blockchain Venture Capital has revealed some interesting trend recorded in the crypto market last year especially concerning the VC sector.

Palo Alto, CA PIP Labs, the developer behind the blockchain-based intellectual property (IP) platform Story Protocol, has announced a strategic partnership with STR8FIRE, a project dedicated to tokenizing Hollywood-level entertainment IPs. This collaboration aims to merge fan engagement with blockchain technology, facilitating transparent and efficient tokenization and monetization of entertainment assets.

Caroline Pham, the CFTC's interim chief elevated by President Donald Trump, has cleared the decks of the derivatives regulator's senior officials.

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has been making continuous strategic efforts to position the UAE as the crypto and blockchain capital of the world. The region's regulatory clarity, streamlined process, and strategic position as a global financial hub have contributed to its success.

Democrat Representative Gerald Connolly said Donald Trump is unlikely to uphold a “single provision” of the Presidential Ethics Reform Act without intervention.

According to a Jan. 22nd report by the Financial Times, crypto industry leaders are raising serious concerns about the chaos caused by TRUMP and MELANIA, the controversial memecoins launched by ‘crypto president' Donald Trump and his wife the weekend before his Monday inauguration.

The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has taken action against CLS Global FZC LLC, a cryptocurrency financial services firm accused of fraudulent trading practices. According to the DoJ in a press release uploaded on January 21, CLS Global has agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit market manipulation and wire fraud.

Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank, criticized crypto lobbyists at the World Economic Forum in Davos for pushing countries to add Bitcoin to their reserves.

Coinbase reportedly asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to rule that the trading of crypto assets on its platform are not securities transactions, but asset sales.

Upbit and Bithumb, South Korea's two biggest crypto exchanges, have agreed to pay customers around $2.4 million worth of compensation for outages during the martial law chaos of December 3. The post Upbit and Bithumb to Pay Customers $2.4M Compensation for ‘Martial Law Blackout' appeared first on Cryptonews.

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The cryptocurrency market has experienced a remarkable surge in investment, with a massive $2.2 billion inflow recorded just days after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. This represents the highest weekly inflow of 2025 so far, and it is largely attributed to a wave of optimism surrounding the new president's stance on cryptocurrencies.

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The Silk Road creator walked free on Jan. 22 after 12 years in prison. Wallets tied to him are rumored to be worth around $47 million.

The market could shake if the new government fails to deliver, giving “caution” the upper hand.

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Kingdom Holding CEO dismisses cryptocurrency investments at WEF Davos, aligning with Warren Buffett's skepticism despite growing corporate adoption.

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Following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, market volatility across the crypto market has been on the low.

In a bizarre development, an alleged kidnapping story of Ledger co-founder Eric Larchevêque is apparently a hoax. There is little information about Larchevêque‘s current whereabouts, but a “Justice for Eric” meme coin launched and crashed.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Franklin Bi of Pantera Capital reacts to the SEC's creation of a crypto task force to develop new regulation.

Digital asset prices are expected to face continued short-term volatility due to a lack of policy clarity from the new US administration, but medium-term opportunities could deliver significant gains, according to a report by Standard Chartered.

Rumours have surfaced that Eric Larchevêque, one of the co-founders of Ledger, a firm that deals with cryptocurrency hardware wallets, was kidnapped in France. The alleged incident is said to have occurred in Mairé, a small town in central France where Larchevêque has a home.

Clear regulations could drive banks to adopt crypto for payments, but non-anonymous, verified transactions are a must.

Brett Knoblauch, Cantor Fitzgerald head of digital asset research, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the energy needed to power AI in Stargate deal and the winners from it.

The European Union's securities regulator has ordered crypto firms to delist non-compliant stablecoins by the end of the first quarter of 2025. The EU's new Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework defines stablecoins as either asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) or electronic money tokens (EMTs).

The current moment couldn't be more archetypically “crypto” if it tried. The industry, coming off a period of four years during which many crypto firms felt unfairly targeted by regulatory bodies like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), now finds itself sitting at the convergence of political advocacy, market enthusiasm and technological innovation.

Ark Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood says we don't know if President Trump's memecoin holds much utility, but Trump is "ushering in the next phase of the crypto revolution." She speaks with Scarlet Fu, Katie Greifeld and Eric Balchunas on "ETF IQ.

Upbit and Bithumb have agreed to compensate their users with $2.5 million. The exchanges agreed to the compensation because of technical failures during the December martial law declaration.

Coinbase asks Second Circuit to rule token trades arent securities, challenging SECs authority in regulating crypto transactions. The post Coinbase urges Court of Appeals to rule token trades on its platform aren't securities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

As per a latest Bloomberg report, Coinbase Inc. asked the Second Circuit to say that digital token trades on its platform aren't transactions governed under federal securities law.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a cryptocurrency task force under Acting Chair Mark Uyeda to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets. Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP) and bestselling author of "The Truth About Crypto," joins Catalysts to discuss the industry outlook.

On Polymarket, the odds of a strategic reserve being created within Trump's first 100 days have fallen from 48% on Monday to 29% on Wednesday.

The US crypto ecosystem is foreseeing potential developments under President Donald Trump, with the formation of a Crypto Council being a top priority. While the White House's Crypto Council is expected to enhance crypto policies, pro-XRP attorney John Deaton outlined four key areas the body should prioritize.

Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, has filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

The ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is asking for a probe into Trump's financial conflicts of interest he said are "proliferating wildly."

Is the banking industry prepared for the disruption crypto payments might cause, and if Bank of America leads the charge, what lasting changes can we expect in how banks, businesses, and consumers interact? Bank of America CEO advocates for crypto

Utah is considering a new proposal to allow for the creation of a state crypto strategic reserve using public funds. Utah State Representative Jordan Teuscher, a Republican, has introduced a bill that would allow the state treasurer to invest public funds in digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and stablecoins.

The increasing popularity of decentralized exchanges and an awareness of centralization risk is raising demand for self-custody, says OKX's President.

CreatorBid partners with Binance Wallet for its public token sale, featuring KYC requirements and immediate token access upon distribution.

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Claims that criminals kidnapped Ledger co-founder and CEO Erich Larchevêque were reportedly untrue, according to a local source

The growing popularity of stablecoins has seen the market cap hit a new high with USDT continuing to dominate the stablecoin market. New Market Cap High for Stablecoins The overall market capitalization of stablecoins across all networks hit $212.99 billion, setting a new record.

In a Tuesday filing, lawyers for Coinbase argued that their case offered “the single best opportunity” to decide how to regulate secondary crypto trading.

Two AI agents interacted after a prompt from Base developer Jesse Pollak, delivering a pizza to his address.