Here's what could further impact the crypto markets this week.

Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, recently proposed a bold idea: Trump could airdrop TRUMP tokens to all 77 million Americans who supported him in the last election. This idea could change the way politics and cryptocurrency interact.

President-elect Donald Trump launched a meme coin called TRUMP on Jan. 18, of which he owns 80% of the supply unlocking throughout his presidency, triggering a weekend frenzy of activity. Initially, most assumed that Trump's social media had been hacked.

The past week has witnessed a series of cyber events in the Crypto space, numerous significant hacks and scams on decentralized platforms, social media, and blockchain initiatives have been reported.

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how El Salvador is becoming the capital of crypto for Latam, moving its economy positively.

Backpack Exchange, a regulated crypto exchange and wallet, has completed the acquisition of FTX EU. The exchange announced it had acquired the MiFID II-licensed European arm of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Donald Trump now reportedly holds over 90% of his net worth in cryptocurrency. This revelation has sparked intense debate across social media, with prominent tech entrepreneur and former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan weighing in on the potential global implications.

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as January 2025 brings forth a fresh wave of groundbreaking projects promising massive returns. From cutting-edge blockchain innovations to AI-driven alliances, the crypto landscape is ripe with opportunities.

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal accused the FDIC of playing “word games” after the agency said it only searched for pause letters from a specific time period.

The SEC has charged Nova Labs with fraud, alleging it misled investors about corporate partnerships and conducted unregistered crypto asset offerings, violating federal securities laws. SEC Accuses Nova Labs of Crypto Fraud in Gensler's Final Act The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Nova Labs Inc.

Legendary hacker George Hotz has facetiously stated that none of your crypto assets are actually "safe."

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a downturn as Bitcoin struggles to hold its ground after reaching near its all-time high. The overall crypto market capitalization has fallen by around 4%, now sitting at approximately $3.54 trillion. Let's dive into the factors driving this decline.

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A top senator is spearheading efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies, prioritizing clear rules for digital assets to boost innovation, protect consumers, and ensure U.S. global competitiveness. 119th Congress: Senator's Ambitious Plan to Lead US in Crypto Regulation The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs announced on Jan.

Donald Trump's newly minted cryptocurrency soared on Monday to top $9 billion in market value, drawing in billions in trading volume just hours ahead of the U.S. President-elect's return to the White House.

The former CTO of Coinbase and general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz said in a thread on X that memecoins aren't wealth creation.

Memecoin crashes can result in significant losses for investors.

The Siberian power firm Irkutsk Energosbyt says it wants to prosecute around 400 “illegal” crypto miners. The post Siberian Power Firm Aims to Prosecute 400 ‘Illegal' Crypto Miners appeared first on Cryptonews.

In the past 24 hours, leveraged cryptocurrency positions worth $983.58 million have been liquidated. As of 8:05 a.m.

President-elect Donald Trump launched his cryptocurrency a mere four days before his second inauguration. A constitutional crisis in making?

Donald Trumps launch of the TRUMP meme coin has spiked cryptocurrency-related searches, while insider trading allegations surface. Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Nova Labs for unregistered securities sales.

Donald Trumps upcoming inauguration as the 47th president of the United States is unlikely to significantly impact major cryptocurrency prices, as much of the optimism surrounding his pro-crypto stance appears to have already been priced into the market. Analysts predict that the event will pass without major price movements for Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, and other leading digital assets.

The following article is an op-ed by Mike Romanenko, CVO & Co-founder of Kyrrex. The crypto industry in Europe is standing at the threshold of a regulatory transformation.

For her first segment of the year, Regina looks at some potential Web3 games that provide entertainment and potential airdrop rewards.

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The Trump family shakes up the crypto world again as Melania Trump launches her own meme coin, MELANIA. However, questions arise about the balance between public roles and personal profit.

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The cryptocurrency industry celebrated the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump with a grand event, the “Crypto Ball,” held in Washington, D.C. The event, which saw prominent crypto figures, tech leaders, and policymakers mingle, symbolized a fresh wave of hope for the digital asset sector, as it anticipates a more supportive and crypto-friendly administration.

For years, the cryptocurrency sector has asked the U.S. for a clearer regulatory framework. With a new president to take office, the industry is hoping it will get its wish, Bloomberg News reported Sunday (Jan. 19).

A popular cryptocurrency exchange platform foresees an outsized market rally for altcoins in the upcoming weeks after Donald Trump assumes the US presidency on January 20. A Coinbase analysis urged crypto traders to start positioning themselves in the altcoin space as a potential huge rally concerning altcoins is on the horizon.

Israel-based retail trading firm eToro is reportedly spurning the London Stock Exchange in hopes of chasing a US initial public offering (IPO). According to a new report by The Financial Times, people familiar with the matter say that the crypto-friendly trading platform has made confidential filings with the U.S.

Trump's planned policies have investors worried about the country's economy moving forward.

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration with blockchain technology, leading to a surge in AI-driven cryptocurrencies. Among these, Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL) has recently captured the attention of investors, reaching an all-time high (ATH) before experiencing a significant price pullback and entering a consolidation phase.

The Bitcoin price and the broader crypto market surged following Donald Trump's election victory in November, with the rally gaining fresh momentum in the days leading up to his inauguration on Jan. 20.

The IRS's new 2025 rule will require centralized crypto platforms to report user transaction data.

$CZ doesn't have time to explain. This token is already in the spotlight: trends are on fire, Twitter is buzzing, and exchanges are adding it.

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Several financial giants are reportedly filing for crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as they anticipate the departure of Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

With President Trump claiming the mantle of the first crypto U.S. President, 2025 is set to be an busy year for the sector

$TRUMP Coin is nothing more than a way to extract money from the crypto ecosystem.

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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says that digital assets will likely go through a bullish phase in the next six months as the market digests the new crypto-friendly US presidential administration.

On January 20, he plans to issue an executive order that will elevate the status of cryptocurrencies in U.S. policy.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has expressed his support for Vitalik Buterin's idea of overhauling the leadership of the Ethereum Foundation.

Base, the layer-2 blockchain network launched by Coinbase, is doing well in decentralized finance and the non-fungible token industries. According to DeFi Llama, Base has become the biggest layer-2 network in crypto.

Donald Trump's meme-inspired cryptocurrency, the “Official Trump” (TRUMP) token, has soared to unprecedented heights, reaching an all-time peak of $73.43 per coin on Sun. This recently launched token has swiftly climbed the ranks to become the 14th-largest by market capitalization within the crypto sector.

The president-elect can only serve a four-year term before the Oval Office is contested between two new presidential candidates in 2028.