Crypto traders bag millions as Trump’s Solana memecoin sparks frenzy
US President-elect Donald Trump’s Solana-based memecoin, TRUMP, sparks a trading frenzy fueled by high-profile trades and notable whale activity.
Day: 18 January 2025
Trump’s Tariffs, Sanctions to Speed up De-Dollarization, Economist Says
A former chief economist at the African Export-Import Bank said many governments are increasingly promoting the use of local currencies...
Hacked? Donald Trump Launches Memecoin Days Before Inauguration
“It’s time to celebrate everything we stand for,” Trump said. “Have fun.” Trump Memecoin Skyrockets to $13B Market Cap Hours...
Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Bitcoin Reserve Act to Protect State Finances
A proposed Oklahoma bill seeks to integrate bitcoin into state savings and pensions, aiming to safeguard purchasing power and position...
Russia and Iran Unite to Completely Replace SWIFT With Alternative Payment System
Russia and Iran are forging a confidential financial system to replace SWIFT, signaling a bold move to bypass Western dominance...
XRP price bearish divergence spotted, hinting at a drop to $2.28
XRP's current bearish divergence setup mirrors the technical pattern seen in 2018, which preceded an 80% price correction.
Wyoming proposes bill for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Wyoming has become the latest US state to propose a bill for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, just days before Donald...
Bitcoin DeFi TVL up 2,000% amid bumper 2024 for BTC price, adoption
The 22-fold increase was attributed to Bitcoin staking developments, the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US and BTC’s...
Crypto industry skeptical of memecoin promoted on Trump’s social media
Crypto industry participants are debating whether posts from Donald Trump’s social media account promoting a memecoin are genuine.
Microstrategy to Issue Additional Shares to Fund Bitcoin Purchase
Microstrategy plans to use unique shares expansion model to raise more funds for the acquisition of bitcoin. Michael Saylor Still...
Crypto Comeback: VC Investments Soar 46% in Q4 2024
In Q4 2024, venture capital (VC) firms invested $3.5 billion into crypto and blockchain startups, a 46% increase from the...
Report: Ted Cruz Aims to Target Crypto Tax Rule With CRA Resolution
Axios reports that Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, plans to wield the Congressional Review Act (CRA) next week...
Major Swiss Bank Expands Crypto Offerings With Ethereum Staking
Swiss state-owned bank Post Finance AG has expanded its digital-asset offering by introducing staking for ethereum (ETH), allowing holders to...
