Crypto Briefing - Bitcoin, Ethereum and the future of finance

Did Trump just drop $TRUMP meme coin on Solana? Token explodes to $8 billion valuation in less than three hours

The rapid rise of $TRUMP highlights the volatile nature of meme coins and raises concerns about security and legitimacy in digital finance.

Meme Coins Jan. 18, 2025
Coinbase advocates for a US government strategic Bitcoin reserve

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong proposes a US Bitcoin reserve for strategic economic advantage amid growing policy discussions.

Bitcoin Jan. 17, 2025
Wintermute forecasts stablecoins driving deeper integration with Tradfi in 2025

Wintermute predicts stablecoins driving integration with traditional finance by 2025, fueled by ETF growth and corporate digital asset use.

Markets Jan. 17, 2025

CryptoProcessing supporting secure and reliable payments for businesses

CryptoProcessing's growth in secure crypto payments could enhance global business transactions, fostering wider cryptocurrency adoption and trust.

Sponsored Jan. 13, 2025
Bitcoin strategic reserve bill introduced in Wyoming

Wyoming's move could set a precedent for other states, potentially increasing public fund diversification into digital assets nationwide.

Bitcoin Jan. 17, 2025
SEC targets DCG and Genesis executives for fraud over 3AC fallout

SEC charges DCG, Genesis, and executives for fraud after 3AC collapse, alleging misleading claims, hidden insolvency, and investor losses.

Regulation Jan. 17, 2025
Bitcoin surges past $100K as Trump prepares to take office

Bitcoin surge past $100K ahead of Trump's inauguration fuels crypto market, with gains in altcoins and speculation on future policies.

Bitcoin Jan. 17, 2025
Open Campus’ EDU Chain goes live on Arbitrum, aiming to revolutionize education with blockchai...

The launch of EDU Chain on Arbitrum could significantly enhance educational transparency and data ownership, fostering innovation in edtech.

Ecosystem Jan. 17, 2025
Trump to make crypto a key national priority

Trump prioritizes crypto as national policy, proposing an advisory council and executive order to shift from prior regulations.

Regulation Jan. 16, 2025
Polkadot rollup, Hyperbridge, extends initial relayer offering after selling over 52 million tokens

Zurich, Switzerland, 17th January 2025, Chainwire

Press Release Jan. 17, 2025
Autonomous Worlds enter the DeFAI era with AI agent-driven ecosystems

The rise of AI agent-driven ecosystems in DeFAI could revolutionize decentralized finance, governance, and societal structures globally.

AI Jan. 16, 2025
Trump Treasury nominee Scott Bessent rejects need for US CBDC

Trump's Treasury nominee, Scott Bessent, opposes a US CBDC, arguing it's unnecessary given existing secure US assets.

Regulation Jan. 16, 2025
Litecoin seen as commodity, Litecoin ETF likely first to debut under Trump, says expert

The potential approval of a Litecoin ETF could pave the way for broader acceptance and integration of cryptocurrencies in traditional finance.

Markets Jan. 16, 2025
Vottun brings tokenization to Web3 development; launches flagship low-code platform for builders

Barcelona, Spain, 17th January 2025, Chainwire

Press Release Jan. 17, 2025
Fed’s Waller signals multiple rate cuts in 2025 as Bitcoin holds steady near $100K

Fed hints at multiple 2025 rate cuts as Bitcoin rallies above $99K after CPI data. Altcoins surge with Solana up 8% and XRP gaining 15%.

Markets Jan. 16, 2025
Tether debuts USDT0 stablecoin on Kraken’s Ink Layer 2

Tether debuts USDT0 on Kraken’s Ink Layer 2, with plans to expand its cross-chain stablecoin to MegaETH and Berachain.

DeFi Jan. 16, 2025
Coinbase brings back Bitcoin-backed loans with Morpho’s DeFi integration

Coinbase reintroduces Bitcoin-backed loans via Morpho integration, allowing USDC borrowing without selling Bitcoin.

Business Jan. 16, 2025
eToro confidentially files for US IPO with Goldman Sachs’ support

eToro's IPO could enhance its market presence and investor reach, potentially influencing the broader fintech and crypto sectors' growth.

Business Jan. 16, 2025