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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.
Bitcoin (BTC) started the last week of January with a significant drop below $100,000, reaching its lowest point in 10 days. Even though the queen of crypto slightly rebounded to $100,000, investors are navigating an environment of increasing tension! Between market volatility and uncertainties from the Federal Reserve... Here are 5 things to know about Bitcoin this week.
Brutal drop of Bitcoin below $99,000 this Monday, January 27, 2025. This sudden decline reflects investors' concerns over the impending FOMC decisions and technological developments in China, raising worries in the cryptocurrency market.
Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, recently reported a possible imminent new acquisition of Bitcoin (BTC) this January 27, 2025, as the crypto falls below $99,000. According to the data, MicroStrategy currently holds 461,000 BTC, valued at around $48.4 billion, surpassing US government reserves. Is a rivalry on the horizon?
In 2025, bitcoin continues to break impressive records. With a growing number of wallets holding at least $100 and unprecedented network security, the cryptocurrency shows signs of massive adoption and increased trust. Discover the notable achievements of BTC this year.
Elon Musk, the famous entrepreneur and innovator, is currently exploring the use of blockchain technology to reduce the expenses of the U.S. government. This initiative is led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new entity he oversees, created to modernize federal operations and maximize the efficiency of the U.S. government.
Ripple Labs recently requested the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to set a deadline of April 16, 2025, for filing its counter-brief in its ongoing litigation with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). This request, which could be decisive for both parties, represents a legal strategy by Ripple to challenge certain rulings of the district court that favored the SEC regarding the sales of the XRP crypto.
Pierre Rochard, Vice President of Riot Platforms, recently accused Ripple Labs of being the main obstacle to the creation of a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve in the United States. According to Rochard, Ripple is actively pushing for a multi-asset reserve that includes XRP, rather than an exclusive BTC reserve! A purely selfish behavior motivated by personal interests, according to the expert.
The SEC has just revoked the accounting bulletin SAB 121, and removed the constraints on financial institutions in the United States. This decision now paves the way for increased adoption of DeFi services and strengthens the position of Ethereum in the crypto landscape. With these changes, Ethereum could experience a surge in investor interest, and very soon reach $7,000!
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of ETH, recently shared his vision for the future of the Ethereum blockchain in 2025, emphasizing the importance of layer 2 (L2) solutions and strengthening the role of Ether in the ecosystem. Additionally, he unveiled an unprecedented technique that will enable Ethereum to achieve 100,000 crypto transactions per second! Which one?
On January 23, 2025, Senator Cynthia Lummis was officially appointed chair of the new Senate subcommittee on digital assets. This appointment marks a historic milestone in crypto regulation in the United States. Senator Lummis, known for her strong support of cryptocurrencies, expressed her gratitude to her colleagues for their trust and emphasized the importance of creating a strategic reserve of bitcoin.
David Balland, co-founder of the French cryptocurrency hardware wallet company Ledger, has been released after being kidnapped in France. The incident, which involved a ransom demand in crypto, ended due to a successful police intervention. Ledger, founded in 2014, is known for its security devices that keep users' private keys offline, thus protecting digital assets from online vulnerabilities. But what about the users themselves?