SAFE, the native token of Safe Wallet, surged 20% as Bithumb listed the token on its platform. Safe (SAFE) rose to $1.10 on Jan. 10, marking a 20% surge from its monthly low of $0.

TL;DR The index dropped to 50 points, its lowest level since October 2024, after months of strong optimism. Bitcoin's price fell below $92,000 following news of potential massive cryptocurrency sales. Factors such as the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy, a strengthening dollar, and high interest rates are negatively affecting the market.

TL;DR The U.S. Senate will create a pro-crypto subcommittee, led by Cynthia Lummis, to establish a clear regulatory framework for the sector. Senator Lummis, a Bitcoin advocate, aims to boost the sector through regulations that favor innovation and consumer protection.

This program is designed in such a way that it will create a structured pathway for aspiring and intermediate content creators to up their skills.

The Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, is creating its first crypto-focused subcommittee. Pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis is tentatively set to lead, pending a formal committee vote.

The UK Treasury has amended legislation to clarify that crypto staking does not fall under the definition of a collective investment scheme.

Despite once denouncing digital assets, the former and future president Donald Trump is becoming increasingly associated with cryptocurrencies.

Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin has cautioned against calling certain blockchain use cases attacks. He emphasized how such measures might open the door for censorship in blockchain networks compromising the openness and defiance of authority that are the foundation of these networks.

A blockchain security solution by Cyvers could prevent 99% of crypto hacks and scams, addressing vulnerabilities like phishing and CEX exploits that cost $2.3 billion in 2024.

TL;DR Alice Liu, Research Director at CoinMarketCap, positions Real World Assets (RWA) as the main trend in the crypto market for 2025. Liu predicts that memecoins will continue to evolve and remain relevant in 2025, improving their business models despite volatility.

Gate.io (GT), a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched the Startup Project Free Airdrop Program, according to the reports shared with Finbold on Friday, January 10.

Raoul Pal, the founder and CEO at Real Vision and a renowned investor and cryptocurrency expert, has addressed the army of his followers on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) regarding the current state of the crypto market and likely prospects of altcoins.

The trajectory of the cryptocurrency market in 2024 was quite unpredictable. A long-awaited ‘Uptober' failed to materialize — only for Donald Trump's victory in the presidential elections to ignite a full-on bull run in November.

Usual's USD0++ staked stablecoin introduces dual exit mechanisms, prompting market volatility and significant community debate.

The proposed launch of PHPX, a peso-backed stablecoin supported by prominent Philippine banks, has created excitement among the Filipino expatriate community. Remittance is the backbone of the Philippine economy. The stablecoin launch, scheduled to take place between May and July, is expected to simplify the cross-border payment framework.

As part of the launch, Bithumb is offering rewards for SONIC traders. Users who trade or deposit SONIC for two consecutive days can earn additional SONIC based on their trading volume.

This fundraising success highlights the growing investor interest in AI and blockchain technology. The sale saw almost 85,000 nodes purchased by around 8,500 individuals, making it the second-largest node sale in terms of unique buyers.

Amid a declining crypto market, PIPPIN's extraordinary rally has turned $1 million loss into massive gains for a resilient trader.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday denied Trump's emergency appeal to halt his criminal sentencing in New York.

Delta Police, with Chainalysis support, trace and freeze millions from scam wallets in Operation Spincaster, enhancing local law enforcement's crypto crime capabilities.

The UK Treasury has made an important update regarding crypto staking. It has been confirmed that staking doesn't fall under the rules for “collective investment schemes” (CIS), a category that includes investment funds and ETFs. This decision is a relief for those involved in staking, especially in networks like Ethereum and Solana.

The UK FSMA has clarified that crypto staking does not qualify as a collective investment scheme in the country.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns about the potential dangers of unchecked Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs. In a Jan. 10 post on X, Buterin warned that improperly managed AI could create self-replicating intelligent entities that pose risks to humanity.

While economists clutch their pearls over tariffs and immigration curbs, investors are doubling down on optimism, convinced Trump's plans will boost profits and push markets higher.

A survey conducted by Bitwise Asset Management and VettaFi has revealed that a slim majority of financial advisors would buy cryptos.

The UK seems to be green with envy of the buzz around the US' new pro-crypto stance. Which, of course, works in the crypto industry's favor.

Under the new regulations only compliant stablecoins can be used as trading pairs in regulated markets, the report said.

Some of Oh's AI agents are already generating over $10,000 in monthly revenue, the platform's CEO told Cointelegraph.

L'exchange crypto OKX ha emesso un avviso riguardo a una falsa estensione del browser per il wallet di OKX recentemente comparsa nello store dei plugin per Firefox. L'alert pubblicato su X conferma che OKX non ha rilasciato alcun plugin per Firefox.

The US Senate Banking Committee is forming its first-ever crypto subcommittee that could be led by Senator Cynthia Lummis.

A Bitwise survey revealed that 56% of financial advisors based in the U.S. had grown more confident in crypto investments in 2025. 99% of advisors already owning crypto portfolios said they either wanted to maintain or increase their investments.

Binance announced plans to list aixbt by Virtuals (AIXBT), ChainGPT (CGPT), and Cookie DAO (COOKIE), making them available for spot trading.

The “Supervisory Incubator for Distributed Ledger Technology” aims to support the safe and efficient adoption of blockchain solutions. It will begin with tokenized deposits.

In a recent video podcast with Altcoin Daily, Anthony Scaramucci, a renowned crypto investor and analyst, delved into his top altcoin picks for 2025 and shared strategies for navigating the volatile cryptocurrency market.

South Korea's Cube Entertainment is under scrutiny after its CEO, Kang Seung-gon, was accused of allegedly misleading investors into a cryptocurrency investment that resulted in significant financial losses.

Kang Seung-kon of k-pop Cube Entertainment has been caught up in a crypto scam project, causing individuals to lose up to 70 million won($47,756).

$2.27 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire amid a $57 billion market cap decline, with put-to-call ratios indicating bullish sentiment despite price corrections.

Pichai Chunhavajira, Finance Minister of Thailand, on Wednesday unveiled a project to test cryptocurrency payments as an alternative to cash in the tourist destination of Phuket. According to Pichai, the government's policy is to trial cryptocurrencies in tourism-focused cities to make it easier for foreign tourists to use their digital assets for payments.

Major cryptocurrency companies and tech executives have made substantial donations to Trump's inaugural committee, with Circle contributing 1M USDC, Ripple pledging $5M in XRP, and various tech leaders each donating $1M.

Stablecoin developer Usual is under scrutiny after changing 1:1 redemption mechanism for USD0++, its yield-bearing staked token tied to the USD0 stablecoin. USD0++, the staked version of the USD0 stablecoin by Usual, dropped to $0.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has reiterated his critical view of the cryptocurrency industry as he is set to step down from the leadership role,

The Senate has established its first-ever cryptocurrency subcommittee under Senator Cynthia Lummis's leadership, with pro-crypto members Bernie Moreno and Dave McCormick joining as the Republican-controlled Congress prioritizes digital asset legislation

The cryptocurrency market is gearing up for over $2.6 billion worth of token unlocks, led by Ondo Finance's $2.42 billion release.

The institution said that the East African nation must address rising scams. Also, aligns its framework with global standards to ensure financial stability.

The UK Treasury has amended financial regulations to classify crypto staking as blockchain validation rather than collective investment, providing clear guidelines for Ethereum and Solana staking operations effective January 31.

Crypto wallet provider Backpack's announcement of purchasing FTX EU for $32.7 million was premature, with FTX clarifying no binding agreement exists and multiple approvals remain needed.

The new SEC chair, Paul Atkins, is greeted with a somewhat extraordinary judicial decision. Judge Failla in SEC v Coinbase has allowed an appeal of her own court order.

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