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Ethereum (ETH) is currently in a complex phase, caught between a decline, poor performance, and a critical resistance level. Currently, ETH is trading around $3,241, which is a drop of about 33% from its all-time high! However, for Ethereum to regain the record level of $4,878 reached in November 2021, several significant developments need to take place, or the cryptocurrency risks experiencing a more pronounced drop.

The Solana blockchain recently recorded a 73% increase in its stablecoin supply, reaching $11.1 billion, following the launch of the memecoin $Trump on January 18, 2025. The launch of this memecoin led to a significant increase in activity on the network, with over 200,000 new users joining the blockchain.

OpenAI recently signed an agreement with the United States national laboratories to deploy its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models for scientific research. This collaboration aims to strengthen the technological leadership of the United States and contribute to major advancements in several scientific disciplines.

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) offer numerous opportunities, but they also attract the attention of cybercriminals. Recently, Google's Threat Intelligence department released a report titled "Adversarial Misuse of Generative AI," highlighting attempts by hackers, including government-sponsored groups, to exploit their AI chatbot, Gemini.

On January 29, 2025, the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, announced its expansion into the financial services and cryptocurrency sector by launching a new brand called Truth.Fi. This initiative aims to offer separately managed accounts in partnership with Charles Schwab Bank, customized exchange-traded funds, as well as crypto-related services.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, continues to expand his footprint in the crypto space by integrating his official memecoin, $TRUMP, into the sale of merchandise. Holders of $TRUMP can now purchase items such as sneakers, watches, and perfumes using this token. This initiative marks a significant evolution for the 47th president, who previously referred to the value of cryptocurrencies as "based on thin air."

The governor of the Czech National Bank, Aleš Michl, recently proposed an ambitious plan to invest up to 7 billion dollars in Bitcoin (BTC) as part of the bank's reserve diversification strategy. This proposal, which will be presented to the bank's board of directors on January 30, 2025, could make the Czech National Bank the first European central bank to invest in Bitcoin.

On January 28, 2025, the Cboe BZX exchange filed new ETF applications focused on Solana for Bitwise, VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital. Following a disappointing outcome in 2024, these initiatives aim to revive the SEC's review, marking a significant milestone for crypto adoption in traditional financial markets.

The employment situation in France is experiencing a worrying deterioration. According to the latest figures published on January 27, 2025, by the Ministry of Labor, the number of unemployed job seekers without activity (category A) surged by 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter. This represents an additional 117,000 unemployed individuals, bringing the total to 3.1 million people, a level not seen in a decade, excluding the Covid-19 period.

Bitwise, a crypto asset management company, recently filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Dogecoin (DOGE). This initiative marks an important step for Bitwise, which had already registered a Dogecoin trust in Delaware earlier this month.

Tuttle Capital Management recently filed for the launch of 10 leveraged crypto ETFs, including the memecoins $TRUMP and $MELANIA, created by current U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. These leveraged ETFs aim to amplify the daily returns of the underlying assets, thus offering potentially high profit opportunities but also increased risks for crypto investors.

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, recently praised DeepSeek's R1 model, a Chinese startup specializing in artificial intelligence, calling it "impressive." This recognition comes after DeepSeek revealed that training its R1 model cost less than $6 million, a fraction of the cost of equivalent models in the United States. However, this development could be fatal to the crypto market.

Ripple, the crypto service provider, recently announced that it has obtained money transmission licenses (MTL) in the states of New York and Texas. This strategic expansion enhances Ripple's presence in the United States, bringing the total number of its MTL licenses to over 50 in the country.