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Bitcoin faces key resistance ahead of FOMC meeting

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As Bitcoin challenges the $44,000 level, the FOMC meetings outcome could be a turning point for Bitcoin's valuation. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/…
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RWA and AI are hot areas in crypto for the next bull run, Santiment data shows

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Real-world assets (RWA) and artificial intelligence (AI) are two sectors in crypto that might be drivers in the next bull run, according to a Jan. from Crypt…
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China Emerging As Surprising Source Of Bitcoin Demand

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China Emerging As Surprising Source Of Bitcoin Demand
The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine's premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive thes…
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Bitcoin is following its past price cycles’ movements: Glassnode

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The current Bitcoin (BTC) price cycle is rhyming with the past three instances, according to a report published today by on-chain analysis firm Glassnode. fr…
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SUI hits new all-time high, TVL surges 98% in one month

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SUI's token price soared to a new high of $1.58 while TVL on SUI tops $411, surpassing Coinbase's Base and Cardano. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.…
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Play-to-earn is alive and kicking: Ronin Network sees 193% monthly growth in activity

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Investment firm Arca now holds more than $4 million in RON, the native token of the Ronin Network, according to a Jan. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/EH…
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BlackRock, VanEck, and Franklin Templeton compete to promote Bitcoin ETFs on Google Ads

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BlackRock, VanEck, and Franklin Templeton now promote their spot Bitcoin ETFs on Google Ads following a recent policy update. from Crypto Briefing https://if…
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‘MATIC can’t be compared to OP and ARB’, analyst weighs in

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Polygon introduced major developments to its ecosystem in June 2023, including a new token and a possible change to its proof of stake blockchain, which might …
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Game Theory Of Financial Crime: Policy Takeaways From Bitcoin

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Significant shifts are underway in the ecosystem of illicit actors using cryptocurrency. According to a 2023 report by TRM Labs, Bitcoin is no longer the asse…
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OpenSea considers acquisition as NFT market consolidation continues

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Finzer stated in a recentinterviewthat OpenSea has received offers and interest regarding an acquisition. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/4uafCR1 via IF…
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Stellar Development Foundation delays Protocol 20 upgrade following bug discovery

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The bug, discovered on January 25th, relates to fee-bump transactions for Soroban smart contracts on the Stellar blockchain. from Crypto Briefing https://ift…
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Hong Kong readies stablecoin regulation, receives first Bitcoin ETF application from Harvest Fund

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The report indicates that Hong Kong's regulatory body may approve multiple spot bitcoin ETF applications, similar to the US SEC's approach. from Cryp…
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Optimism to unlock $81 million in tokens next week

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Optimism will release $81 million worth of OP tokens next week to reward the projects investors and core contributors. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/OE…
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Bitcoin’s price action sets stage for post-halving rally, data suggests

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Despite the recent dip, Bitcoin may reach a new all-time high in 2025 if it follows its historical patterns. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/bBPdGic via…
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Ethereum layer-2’s will face an increasingly competitive landscape in 2024: Flipside

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A new report from the on-chain data platform points to a fight for lower fees, better user experience, and user attention. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.t…
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Bitcoin could reach $87,000 in 2024 per veterans’ average predictions

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The price is the average prediction of 31 different fintech executives, which ranges from $100,000 to $1.5 million. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/xScbU…
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HTX turns off proof-of-reserves as TUSD struggles to hold its peg

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HTX turned off proof of reserves while TUSD, linked to HTX stakeholder Sun, loses dollar peg raising collateralization concerns from Crypto Briefing https://…
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Algorand CEO’s X account compromised, hacker posts satirical tweets

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The Algorand Foundation said it is working to restore control over the account, though it appears the hacker still has access. from Crypto Briefing https://i…
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‘Britcoin’ moves to design phase, but final decision awaits

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Bank of England (BOE) is exploring the feasibility and design of a digital pound, dubbed 'Britcoin', but a final decision is pending. from Crypto Bri…
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US to sell $117 million worth of Bitcoin tied to Silk Road seizures

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Nearly $117M in Bitcoin seized from Silk Road to be auctioned after conviction of corrupt investigator and dark web dealers. from Crypto Briefing https://ift…
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To Meme, Or Not To Meme: The CAT

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Is it really surprising, given that cats have essentially dominated the internet for the last two decades, that cat memes have finally taken over the Bitcoin s…
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Dr Craig Wright Offers Settlement To COPA in Legal Confrontations Over Bitcoin

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Dr Craig Wright Offers Settlement To COPA in Legal Confrontations Over Bitcoin
Today, Dr Craig S Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto despite providing no concrete evidence, has issued a settlement offer to members of the Crypto Open…
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Solana launches token extensions to facilitate secure and compliant Web3 transitions

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Solana introduces token extensions, empowering developers to build on Solana blockchain with ease and efficiency. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/som8LOy…
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Bitwise Becomes First U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF to Disclose BTC Holding Addresses

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Bitwise, a leading cryptocurrency asset management firm, has set a new precedent by becoming the first U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange -traded fund (ETF) to publicl…
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Avalanche Foundation outlines meme coin buying policy

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The Avalanche Foundation defines meme coin eligibility through criteria like fair launches, anti-sniping measures, and security practices. from Crypto Briefi…
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Registration opens for GDC 2024: The game industry event like nothing else

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Registration is open for the 2024 Game Developers Conference, returning to San Francisco for a week of learning, networking, and fun. from Crypto Briefing ht…
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Socket recovers $2.3 million in ETH after bridge protocol exploit

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The recovered funds represent roughly $2.3 million worth in ETH, with the damage from the exploit estimated at $3.3 million. from Crypto Briefing https://ift…
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Coinbase issues statement on US Treasury’s proposed crypto mixing rules

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The proposed rules would require crypto exchanges and platforms to report any transactions sent to or received from a mixer service. from Crypto Briefing htt…
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Hong Kong’s first crypto spot ETFs coming by mid-2024, predicts OSL exec

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Hong Kong positions itself as a future crypto ETF hub, drawing lessons from the US and focusing on the Asian market's unique needs. from Crypto Briefing …
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Bitcoin, USDC, and USDT whale numbers have fallen in the past six months

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Santiment highlights how whale accumulation of the most used cryptos is important for a trend shift in crypto prices. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/6J4…
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Bitcoin's Future Is Fractional Reserve: Unless We Do Something About It

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What started as a single transaction from Satoshi to Hal Finney, has evolved into a complex system of industrial scale miners, evolving meta-protocols like the…
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Injective launches gas compression, offering lower fees than Solana

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Injective changes the game for blockchain users with gas compression, drastically cutting transaction costs to $0.0003. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/Q…
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Terraform Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, faces mounting legal pressure

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The bankruptcy filing comes after a US federal judge ruled last month that Terraform Labs' LUNA and MIR tokens qualify as securities. from Crypto Briefin…
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Nethermind addresses critical bug causing invalid Blocks on Ethereum

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The bug prevented node operators from validating blocks, leading to calls for greater client diversity on Ethereum. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/a2NMB…
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Trezor discloses phishing attack impacting 66,000 users

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While no funds have been compromised, Trezor warned users to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/jFKr7ek…
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Experienced crypto devs pool size grew 16% in 2023: Report

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Electric Capital points out that 75% of Web3 code is published by 'experienced' devs, countering a 24% decline in monthly active developers. from Cry…
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Trump unveils new NFT collection on Bitcoin Ordinals

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Trump's latest NFT collection will be minted as Bitcoin Ordinals, exclusively available to Mugshot Edition" buyers. from Crypto Briefing https://ift…
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JPMorgan puts spot Ether ETF approval chance in May below 50%

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Ethereum ETF hangs in balance with the SEC lack of decision about the crypto asset being a non-registered security. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/bt4F0…
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Grayscale’s Bitcoin spot ETF sees outflows of over $2 billion in five trading days

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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust sees over $2 billion in outflows in less than a week while rival ETF providers report growth. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/k1W…
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South Korea’s Presidential Office urges local regulators to reconsider stance on Bitcoin ETFs

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The presidential office's advisory to the FSC urged the regulatory body to revisit its stance on crypto offerings such as Bitcoin ETFs. from Crypto Brief…
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Tokenized US Treasuries see 657% yearly growth, exceeding $863 million market cap

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Franklin Templeton's FOBXX spearheads US' tokenized treasury sector, with Ethereum and Stellar powering the infrastructure. from Crypto Briefing http…
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Bitcoin Surpasses Silver To Become Second Largest ETF Commodity In The US

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Bitcoin exchange -traded funds (ETFs) have surpassed silver ETFs in the United States, securing their position as the second-largest ETF commodity, in terms of…
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Solana’s new phone preorders crush Saga’s first year sales in a day

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Solana Mobile sees immense demand for Chapter 2 web3 phone with 30K preorders in 30 hours, dwarfing Saga sales in first year from Crypto Briefing https://ift…
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Uniswap records $2.6 million in revenue 3 months after fee rollout

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Uniswap's 0.15% swap fee generates a millionaire amount in revenue amid community debate over VC interests. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/93OBTjp …
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CertiK outlines three crypto exploits targeting DeFi users

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A report published on January 11 details the most common honeypot schemes in DeFi and how to identify them through block explorers. from Crypto Briefing http…
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Crypto trading volume surpasses $36 trillion in 2023, CoinGecko reports

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Crypto market value zoomed to $1.6 trillion in 2023 on gains of Bitcoin, Solana, Avalanche, as trading volume hit $36.6 trillion. from Crypto Briefing https:…
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Manta Pacific hits $850M TVL becoming Ethereum’s 4th largest L2

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There's an expected decline in Manta's TVL after January 18 due to participants claiming rewards from the New Paradigm campaign. from Crypto Briefing…
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Coinbase’s custody of 8 out of 11 Bitcoin ETF vaults sparks concentration fears

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Coinbase's dominant Bitcoin ETF custody prompts concentration fears that cybercriminals may view its vaults as a lucrative target. from Crypto Briefing h…
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Ego Death Capital To Raise $100 Million To Invest In The Bitcoin Ecosystem

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In a move to catalyze the growth within the Bitcoin ecosystem, Ego Death Capital announces the launch of a new funding round, Fund II, aiming to raise $100 mi…
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Bitcoin developer sees ‘Bitcoin’s L2 era’ as key to mass adoption

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Punk 3700, a team member of Bitcoin Virtual Machine, assesses the potential of layer-two blockchains on top of Bitcoin as a narrative from Crypto Briefing ht…
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Crypto fear and greed index hits ‘neutral’ as Bitcoin ETFs fail to raise prices

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Bitcoin ETFs were hailed as a milestone for crypto adoption on Wall Street, but their impact remains unclear. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/q2FhfiO vi…
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14,039 tokens listed on CoinGecko since 2014 are now ‘dead’: Report

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This represents 50% of all the crypto assets listed on the platform, with most of the failed projects being listed during bull runs. from Crypto Briefing htt…
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USDT usage for money laundering surges in East and Southeast Asia: UN report

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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime published a report highlighting the role of casinos, junkets, and crypto in money laundering from Crypto Briefin…
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South Korea targets crypto mixers for anti-money laundering efforts

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South Korea authorities is set to regulate crypto mixing services, following global trends to combat money laundering. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/1Q…
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Fantom slashes validator stake requirement by 90% to 50k FTM

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Fantom's governance vote lowers validator self-stake from 500k to 50k FTM, aiming to boost security and accessibility without compromising speed. from Cr…
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Crypto funds see over $1 billion in inflows following Bitcoin spot ETF approval

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Crypto funds saw $1B+ inflows last week after launch of first Bitcoin ETF tied directly to cryptocurrency rather than futures. from Crypto Briefing https://i…
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Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Challenges Of Managing A Bitcoin Fund

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Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Challenges Of Managing A Bitcoin Fund
After FTX collapsed, scornful critics widely ridiculed Caroline Ellison's approach to stop losses. 'I just don't don't think they're an ef…
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CoinShares to purchase Valkyrie’s ETF arm to expand in the US market

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The move will allow the Europe-based firm to participate in the current competition for the spot Bitcoin ETF. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/OtcjlkJ vi…
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How CTV Can Help Scale Bitcoin

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OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY has once again become a focal point in the conversation about improvements to scale Bitcoin. This time around there are many more altern…
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Robinhood unlocks Bitcoin ETF trading for its 23 million users

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Robinhood opens doors to Bitcoin ETF trading, offering greater investment flexibility and market access to its 23 million users. from Crypto Briefing https:/…
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Ripple spot ETF approval unlikely this year, says Bloomberg analyst

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Seyffart predicts a remote possibility of spot Ripple ETF approval this year, citing citing SEC lawsuit and CME futures market limitations. from Crypto Brief…
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Hedera partners with Algorand to develop a ‘decentralized recovery’ protocol

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The Hedera and Algorand ecosystems are partnering to simplify securing and recovering digital assets in Web3. from Crypto Briefing https://ift.tt/8Spl3Hb vi…
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Near Foundation to cut 40% of workforce, cites move toward decentralization

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Near Foundation cuts staff by 30% to refocus on core development as Near ecosystem matures despite strong growth in users and transactions. from Crypto Brief…
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Bitcoin Is A Database

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Get ready, brace yourself. Reading this might enrage and confound you, it might confuse you, you might even get mad enough to punch your screen (don’t do that.…
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APPROVED: Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Trade on US Markets in Historic Milestone

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APPROVED: Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Trade on US Markets in Historic Milestone
Today, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved the listing of the first-ever spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ET…
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SEC approves Bitcoin spot ETFs to begin trading after 10-year wait

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Bitcoin spot ETF denial ends after years of SEC rejections with funds cleared to start trading, potentially unlocking billions in investment. from Crypto Bri…
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs "Will Begin Trading" Tomorrow: CBOE

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs "Will Begin Trading" Tomorrow: CBOE
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has declared on their website that VanEck , Fidelity , and ARK 21Shares Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) wi…
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Why I Am Already A Nostr Maximalist

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Why I Am Already A Nostr Maximalist
After being inspired by a podcast with Preston Pysh and Will Casarin in January of 2023 I experienced my first interaction with ‘the nostr’ using a rather cl…
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