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India is currently reassessing its position regarding cryptocurrencies. Ajay Seth, the economic secretary of the Ministry of Finance, stated that India is closely monitoring international developments related to cryptocurrencies. The rise of these digital assets globally is prompting the country to reflect on its regulation and policy regarding crypto.
Ethereum (ETH) is drastically down to $3000, and despite that, some traders are still managing to profit from this downward trend. This is the case for a savvy investor, who has made nearly 16 million dollars in gains by betting against the crypto! So, is Ethereum more profitable during a downturn?
The crypto market is currently undergoing a decline, significantly impacting major assets such as Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin. This downward trend has raised concerns among investors and traders, who are now adopting a more cautious approach in light of the increased market volatility. Here are the reasons behind this drop!
The intense cold wave in the United States has caused the first negative adjustment in Bitcoin mining difficulty since September 2024, according to mining company Luxor. In January, a powerful explosion in the Arctic dropped temperatures in the USA, increasing the demand for electricity and driving up energy prices. This situation forced many BTC miners to slow down their operations, resulting in a decrease in mining difficulty.
Asset management company 21Shares has recently filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Polkadot (DOT) exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to the filing on January 31, 2025, the goal is to list the 21Shares Polkadot Trust on the Cboe BZX crypto exchange, with Coinbase acting as the custodian of the DOT. However, there are potential risks associated with the Polkadot network that could compel the regulator to shut down this fund if it is approved.
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.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Pump.fun, the memecoin creation platform on the Solana blockchain, accusing it of selling unregistered securities and promoting "pump-and-dump" schemes. The complaint, filed on January 30, 2025, in a federal court in New York by Diego Aguilar, alleges that all cryptocurrencies issued on Pump.fun are "unregistered securities", representing an evolution of Ponzi schemes and pump-and-dump! The platform is said to have generated nearly 500 million dollars in fees related to these activities.
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.