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The crypto market experienced an unprecedented surge in new token issuances in January 2025, raising concerns about liquidity fragmentation and its impact on altseason. According to recent data, over 600,000 new tokens were created during the month, twelve times more than the same period in 2024.
The National Bank of Canada (BNC), one of the largest financial institutions in the country, appears to be taking a cautious, even bearish, stance on bitcoin. According to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bank has acquired a put option on a portion of its holdings in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). This option would allow it to sell over $1.3 million worth of Bitcoin ETF, indicating a possible anticipation of a decline in the asset's price.
The Solana network continues to assert itself in the crypto universe. According to recent data, Solana's cross-chain bridges have reached a total volume of $10.1 billion in inbound transactions, marking an impressive increase of 114% in one year.
Hong Kong continues to strengthen its position as a major crypto hub. Local authorities recently confirmed that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) can now be used to prove the wealth of investors applying for an investment visa. This decision marks a significant advancement in the integration of cryptocurrencies into the regulatory and financial framework of the region.
The Ethereum ecosystem is currently experiencing significant growth in its TVL (total value locked), reaching unprecedented levels since 2022. On February 11, 2025, Ethereum's TVL reached 21.8 million ETH, marking its highest level since October 2022, representing an 11% increase from the previous month. A momentum that unfortunately may not benefit ETH.
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has just announced significant updates regarding the evolution of its artificial intelligence models, with the upcoming arrival of GPT-4.5 and GPT-5. This new roadmap aims to simplify the user experience and unify the different technologies developed by the company.
The crypto sector continues to generate increasing interest among institutional investors, according to Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Invest. In a recent analysis, she noted that Bitcoin could experience a meteoric rise, potentially reaching $1.5 million by 2030. This forecast is driven by increased adoption of digital assets by financial institutions.
The upcoming release of inflation data in the United States could be a key factor for the price of bitcoin. According to a recent report by 10x Research, a decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) could trigger a new bullish rally, bringing BTC closer to its historical highs.
Bitcoin reserves on exchanges have reached a historically low level, with only 2.5 million BTC available, according to recent data. This significant decrease suggests a possible "shortage" in supply, as institutional demand, particularly through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), continues to grow. A situation that could soon send BTC soaring to new heights!
On February 11, 2025, Elon Musk proposed a buyout offer of $97.4 billion to acquire OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. This initiative aimed to restore OpenAI to its original status as a non-profit research laboratory. However, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, quickly declined this proposal while harshly criticizing Elon Musk in the process.
The 2024 U.S. presidential election has rekindled interest in cryptocurrencies, particularly benefiting Coinbase. With an increase in trading volumes and an influx of institutional investors, the crypto platform sees its prospects evolving. However, the exchange faces certain challenges that could be fatal.
On February 9, 2025, the President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, announced on X the official launch of a memecoin named $CAR. Described as an "experiment" aimed at uniting the population, supporting national development, and positioning the country on the international stage. However, this project raises many questions with an 82% risk of being a scam, and crypto users currently falling victim to phishing!
In a constantly evolving crypto market, altcoins are often presented as innovative alternatives to Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, according to Alon Cohen, co-founder of Pump.fun, the majority of them serve only one purpose: to be memecoins. He argues that the cryptocurrency market is flooded with projects that, while claiming to bring innovations or technical solutions, do not actually have any significant differentiation from memecoins.
Donald Trump's crypto program could have significant repercussions on the acceleration of the development of the digital euro, according to Piero Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank (ECB). He expresses hope that the European Parliament and the Council will finalize discussions on the legislation governing the digital euro by the summer of 2025.
A major threat looms over Satoshi Nakamoto's wallet, which could soon lose all its bitcoins, along with many BTC users.