TLDR Ripple and SEC filed a joint stipulation to submit a deferred appendix for cross-appeals, due 21 days after appellee’s opening brief SEC’s opening brief deadline is January 15, 2025 XRP price surged 11.5% to $2.82 with $11.5 billion in trading volume Whales holding 1-10M XRP increased holdings by 37% since November 2024 JPMorgan suggests [...] The post XRP Legal Update: SEC’s Opening Brief Due January 15 appeared first on Blockonomi.

A group behind a Bitcoin mining operation has set its sights on North Tonawanda, New York. They aim to harness the power of advanced nuclear microreactors to generate electricity for the project. This move could revolutionize Bitcoin mining and lead to cleaner, more efficient energy use in crypto. Nuclear Bitcoin Mining: A Greener Future for […] The post Nuclear Bitcoin Mine Proposed for North Tonawanda, NY appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

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TLDR SEC filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose his Twitter stock purchases in time, potentially saving him $150 million Musk’s legal team calls the SEC complaint a “sham” and claims it stems from bureaucratic matters The SEC is seeking financial penalties and wants Musk to forfeit profits, demanding a jury [...] The post SEC Sues Musk for Delayed Disclosure of Twitter Stock Purchases appeared first on Blockonomi.

With less than a week until he leaves office, the US president could have signed one of the last executive orders of the more than 150 implemented during his term.

The crypto market is up today as increasing optimism for a crypto-friendly regulatory environment becomes reality with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration date approaching.

Bitcoin futures markets may still be overheated, and a hotter-than-expected CPI could trigger further drawdowns, Steno said.

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Increasing political support for cryptocurrencies and advancements within blockchains and artificial intelligence are bound to make 2025 a memorable year for the crypto industry.

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Unified digital identity can enable true interoperability in Web3 gaming.

Despite experiencing sharp fluctuations in December, Bitcoin volatility remains fairly tame by historical standards.

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Moderate optimism in Ethereum derivatives data fails to boost short-term investor confidence.

The company envisions a world of AI agents, like Eliza, trading autonomously onchain.

The SEC chair is set to leave office in six days, the same day Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated as president in Washington, DC.

According to Bloomberg, the Bitcoin and Ether options trading platform may be worth up to $5 billion.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

According to Ripple’s chief legal officer, the Securities and Exchange Commission will continue with its appeal of a judgment in the civil case despite Chair Gary Gensler stepping down in six days.

The CFTC is considering probes on sports betting event contracts offered by Crypto.com weeks out from the popular Super Bowl match, Bloomberg reports.

Yuga Labs hasn’t confirmed or denied rumors that it is selling the IP rights to CryptoPunks, the world’s most valuable NFT collection.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission alleges Musk violated US securities laws by failing to timely disclose that he owned over 5% of Twitter’s stock in early 2022.

Indonesia emerges as a global Web3 leader with high crypto adoption, a young tech-savvy population and supportive regulations.

The impeached South Korean president was taken into custody for questioning by South Korea’s Corruption Investigation Office on Jan. 15.

“With Gary Gensler confined to the waste bin of Washington, we have an excellent opportunity to ensure that the future of digital assets is guided by Americans,” said Emmer.

In a separate statement, Osprey said that the deal for Bitwise to acquire the Osprey Bitcoin Trust had been scuttled after failing to get the necessary regulatory approvals.

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Bitcoin’s price is primed for a breakout before the end-of-month FOMC meeting, but it could go either way, says a crypto analyst.

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AI agents could launch their own brands, products, music and movies, driving value to social media platforms, the researchers wrote.

Brazil wasn’t pleased with Meta’s decision to rely on community notes, stating it would not subject its population to social media platforms that lead to “digital carnage or barbarity.”

DappRadar found the NFT market last year was the worst since 2020 for trading and sales volumes, with both falling nearly 20% over 2024.

The world’s largest illicit online marketplace keeps growing following the launch of its own crypto products, according to Elliptic.

The United Kingdom has launched a consultation to explore a ban that would prevent operators of critical national infrastructure from paying ransomware cybercriminals.

XRP’s price surged amid broader uncertainty in the crypto market, driven by aggressive whale accumulation and speculation about a possible ETF listing in the US, according to crypto analysts.

The regulators focused on crypto investor protection and new stablecoin rules while postponing the question of corporate crypto trading.

Discover the key factors influencing cryptocurrency mining profitability in 2025, including electricity costs, hardware efficiency, mining difficulty and evolving regulations.

Thailand’s SEC is reviewing spot Bitcoin ETF listings and stablecoin proposals while cracking down on Polymarket for alleged illegal gambling activities.

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BTC price upside is primed to reach a minimum of $145,000 over the coming year as US pro-Bitcoin policy takes shape.

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Namibia’s central bank has granted the first set of provisional licenses to two cryptocurrency exchanges. According to local media, citing a recent media statement from the regulator, the Bank of Namibia has granted provisional authorization to Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange…

Can current week be bullish for Solana (SOL)?

A Russian citizen from Yakutia has been sentenced to seven years of prison for funding the Ukrainian Armed Forces by sending cryptocurrencies to their account. According to Russian media outlet Izvestia, the man is currently being held in a high-security…

With less than a week until he leaves office, the US president could have signed one of the last executive orders of the more than 150 implemented during his term.

The crypto market is up today as increasing optimism for a crypto-friendly regulatory environment becomes reality with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration date approaching.

Bitcoin futures markets may still be overheated, and a hotter-than-expected CPI could trigger further drawdowns, Steno said.

• #bitcoin

Increasing political support for cryptocurrencies and advancements within blockchains and artificial intelligence are bound to make 2025 a memorable year for the crypto industry.

• #bitcoin

Unified digital identity can enable true interoperability in Web3 gaming.

Despite experiencing sharp fluctuations in December, Bitcoin volatility remains fairly tame by historical standards.

• #bitcoin

Moderate optimism in Ethereum derivatives data fails to boost short-term investor confidence.

The company envisions a world of AI agents, like Eliza, trading autonomously onchain.

The SEC chair is set to leave office in six days, the same day Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated as president in Washington, DC.

According to Bloomberg, the Bitcoin and Ether options trading platform may be worth up to $5 billion.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

According to Ripple’s chief legal officer, the Securities and Exchange Commission will continue with its appeal of a judgment in the civil case despite Chair Gary Gensler stepping down in six days.

The CFTC is considering probes on sports betting event contracts offered by Crypto.com weeks out from the popular Super Bowl match, Bloomberg reports.

Yuga Labs hasn’t confirmed or denied rumors that it is selling the IP rights to CryptoPunks, the world’s most valuable NFT collection.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission alleges Musk violated US securities laws by failing to timely disclose that he owned over 5% of Twitter’s stock in early 2022.

Indonesia emerges as a global Web3 leader with high crypto adoption, a young tech-savvy population and supportive regulations.

The impeached South Korean president was taken into custody for questioning by South Korea’s Corruption Investigation Office on Jan. 15.

“With Gary Gensler confined to the waste bin of Washington, we have an excellent opportunity to ensure that the future of digital assets is guided by Americans,” said Emmer.

In a separate statement, Osprey said that the deal for Bitwise to acquire the Osprey Bitcoin Trust had been scuttled after failing to get the necessary regulatory approvals.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin’s price is primed for a breakout before the end-of-month FOMC meeting, but it could go either way, says a crypto analyst.

• #bitcoin

AI agents could launch their own brands, products, music and movies, driving value to social media platforms, the researchers wrote.

Brazil wasn’t pleased with Meta’s decision to rely on community notes, stating it would not subject its population to social media platforms that lead to “digital carnage or barbarity.”

DappRadar found the NFT market last year was the worst since 2020 for trading and sales volumes, with both falling nearly 20% over 2024.

The world’s largest illicit online marketplace keeps growing following the launch of its own crypto products, according to Elliptic.

The United Kingdom has launched a consultation to explore a ban that would prevent operators of critical national infrastructure from paying ransomware cybercriminals.

XRP’s price surged amid broader uncertainty in the crypto market, driven by aggressive whale accumulation and speculation about a possible ETF listing in the US, according to crypto analysts.

The regulators focused on crypto investor protection and new stablecoin rules while postponing the question of corporate crypto trading.

Discover the key factors influencing cryptocurrency mining profitability in 2025, including electricity costs, hardware efficiency, mining difficulty and evolving regulations.

Thailand’s SEC is reviewing spot Bitcoin ETF listings and stablecoin proposals while cracking down on Polymarket for alleged illegal gambling activities.

• #bitcoin

BTC price upside is primed to reach a minimum of $145,000 over the coming year as US pro-Bitcoin policy takes shape.

• #bitcoin

Does Stellar (XLM) have energy for ongoing growth?

TLDR Ethereum fell below $3,000 for the first time since November, hitting $2,920 before bouncing back to the $3,100-$3,200 range Key support level between $3,066-$3,160 was broken, where 4.12 million addresses held 4.9 million ETH Current price action resembles the 2021 pattern that led to ETH’s all-time high Multi-month inverse head and shoulders pattern is [...] The post Ethereum (ETH) Price: Ethereum Shows Resilience After Testing Critical Support appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase announced on Jan. 14 that Toshi, a memecoin on the Base layer-2 blockchain, had been added to its listing roadmap. Following the announcement, the token doubled its value, pushing its market cap above $150 million. Data from CoinGecko shows that TOSHI now trades at around $0.00026, up about 98% in the last 24 hours. [...] The post Toshi Memecoin Price: Skyrockets on Coinbase Roadmap Inclusion appeared first on Blockonomi.

Predictions market Polymarket may face closure in Thailand as authorities crack down on crypto-powered gambling activities. Thailand‘s cyber police are planning to shut down predictions market Polymarket, which officials say violates the country’s gambling laws. In a Jan. 14 statement,…

TLDR Deribit crypto options platform has received acquisition interest and appointed FT Partners as advisor, though CEO Luuk Strijers clarifies it’s not actively for sale Potential valuation ranges from $4-5 billion or higher according to sources Crypto exchange Kraken considered but did not proceed with an acquisition offer Deribit remains the dominant player in digital [...] The post Crypto Options Platform Deribit Valued at $4-5 Billion Amid Interest appeared first on Blockonomi.

Pompliano ging gister via een X post in op een vraag die hij keer op keer voor zijn kiezen krijgt: Wat gaat Donald Trump doen als eerste Bitcoin president? Met een video zet Pompliano drie stappen voor Trump uiteen die volgens hem belangrijk zijn voor de toekomst van crypto.  Het crypto-advies van Pompliano aan Trump […]

TLDR TON Blockchain is expanding into the U.S. market under new leadership, with Manuel Stotz replacing Steve Yun as president The platform aims to leverage Telegram’s 950 million users for cryptocurrency adoption through in-app payments and gaming TON’s expansion strategy aligns with anticipated pro-crypto policies under the Trump administration Despite market optimism, Toncoin has struggled [...] The post TON Blockchain Appoints New President, Launches U.S. Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

The crypto market has been dynamic, and the convergence of blockchain and AI has set the stage for a new wave of crypto innovation. Amid the emerging crypto project, Ozak AI draws attention and is a big contender in the market, challenging Memecoins. While Memecoins are undeniably popular, OZ positions itself as an obstacle and [...] The post How Ozak AI’s Utility Could Outshine Meme Coins in 2025 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Solana and XRP ETFs are on track to receive approval in the United States. JPMorgan says these ETFs can attract billions of fresh money.  Solana and XRP ETFs getting approval in the United States can greatly increase. Why Are Solana and XRP ETFs a Big Deal? ETFs would allow traditional investors to incorporate themselves indirectly […] The post JPMorgan: Solana and XRP ETFs Could Attract Billions appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Data indicated that BTC is now in an oversold region, which could signal an imminent price rebound Total supply in profit revealed that BTC is not yet at the cycle’s low, leaving room for a sThe post 'Undervalued' Bitcoin can still hit a new ATH in Q1 2025 - Explained appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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With less than a week until he leaves office, the US president could have signed one of the last executive orders of the more than 150 implemented during his term.

The crypto market is up today as increasing optimism for a crypto-friendly regulatory environment becomes reality with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration date approaching.

Bitcoin futures markets may still be overheated, and a hotter-than-expected CPI could trigger further drawdowns, Steno said.

• #bitcoin

Increasing political support for cryptocurrencies and advancements within blockchains and artificial intelligence are bound to make 2025 a memorable year for the crypto industry.

• #bitcoin

Unified digital identity can enable true interoperability in Web3 gaming.

Despite experiencing sharp fluctuations in December, Bitcoin volatility remains fairly tame by historical standards.

• #bitcoin

Moderate optimism in Ethereum derivatives data fails to boost short-term investor confidence.

The company envisions a world of AI agents, like Eliza, trading autonomously onchain.

The SEC chair is set to leave office in six days, the same day Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated as president in Washington, DC.

According to Bloomberg, the Bitcoin and Ether options trading platform may be worth up to $5 billion.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

According to Ripple’s chief legal officer, the Securities and Exchange Commission will continue with its appeal of a judgment in the civil case despite Chair Gary Gensler stepping down in six days.

The CFTC is considering probes on sports betting event contracts offered by Crypto.com weeks out from the popular Super Bowl match, Bloomberg reports.

Yuga Labs hasn’t confirmed or denied rumors that it is selling the IP rights to CryptoPunks, the world’s most valuable NFT collection.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission alleges Musk violated US securities laws by failing to timely disclose that he owned over 5% of Twitter’s stock in early 2022.

Indonesia emerges as a global Web3 leader with high crypto adoption, a young tech-savvy population and supportive regulations.

The impeached South Korean president was taken into custody for questioning by South Korea’s Corruption Investigation Office on Jan. 15.

“With Gary Gensler confined to the waste bin of Washington, we have an excellent opportunity to ensure that the future of digital assets is guided by Americans,” said Emmer.

In a separate statement, Osprey said that the deal for Bitwise to acquire the Osprey Bitcoin Trust had been scuttled after failing to get the necessary regulatory approvals.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin’s price is primed for a breakout before the end-of-month FOMC meeting, but it could go either way, says a crypto analyst.

• #bitcoin

AI agents could launch their own brands, products, music and movies, driving value to social media platforms, the researchers wrote.

Brazil wasn’t pleased with Meta’s decision to rely on community notes, stating it would not subject its population to social media platforms that lead to “digital carnage or barbarity.”

DappRadar found the NFT market last year was the worst since 2020 for trading and sales volumes, with both falling nearly 20% over 2024.

The world’s largest illicit online marketplace keeps growing following the launch of its own crypto products, according to Elliptic.