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Crypto Traders Move to Lightchain AI as Ripple (XRP) and Toncoin (TON) Fall Behind
As the crypto market buzzes with speculation, seasoned traders are turning their attention to Lightchain AI (LCAI)—a token priced at just $0.003 in its presale phase. While Ripple (XRP) grapples with regulatory challenges and Toncoin (TON) struggles to find its identity in a saturated market, Lightchain AI is emerging as a powerful contender with its […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 21
SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce sheds light on Ethereum ETF staking under new administration
In a Friday interview with Coinage, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce discussed her optimism about upcoming regulatory changes as the agency transitions to new leadership under President Trump’s pick for new Chair, Paul Atkins.
Israeli National charged by the US DOJ for collaborating with LockBit hackers
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged a 51-year-old Russian-Israeli dual citizen, Rostislav Panev, over his alleged involvement with LockBit, the notorious ransomware group. The DOJ is currently seeking his extradition from Israel, where he was arrested. Panev was arrested in August following two guilty pleas in July from two Russian members of the […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 21
3rd largest blockchain by stablecoin cap, $100M+ in RWA – What went right for Arbitrum in 2024?
The bear market was in full swing at the start of the year, and Arbitrum’s ARB suffered like many altcoins price-wise as the risk appetite dried up and some investors were shaken out. Despite that, 2024 still ended up as a win for the ARB ecosystem. Not only did it become the third-largest blockchain by […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 20
Ripple donates $5 million in XRP to President Trump’s inauguration
Ripple just dropped $5 million in XRP into President Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. The Trump-Vance inaugural committee reportedly confirmed it, and it’s the largest crypto contribution they got. The fund, which has already hit over $200 million, will fuel a three-day bash celebrating Trump’s win and VP-elect JD Vance. Coinbase and Kraken each pledged $1 […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 20
EU Commission approves Nvidia’s Run:ai acquisition
The European Commission has unconditionally approved Nvidia’s $700 million bid for Israeli startup Run:ai, a deal that was under scrutiny over competition concerns. This comes after the case had been referred to the Commission by an Italian competition authority in September asking if the proposed acquisition would not result in competition concerns in the European […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 20
Scaramucci defends MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin spending, says there is nothing for investors to fear
Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, thinks people are blowing things way out of proportion when it comes to MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin buying spree. Critics say CEO Michael Saylor has gone too far by taking on billions in debt to buy Bitcoin. Scaramucci says those critics don’t understand the company’s balance sheet or Saylor’s strategy. […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 20
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor releases crypto framework to guide US president Trump
Michael Saylor, the chairman of MicroStrategy, just put out a framework directed squarely at helping Trump’s administration figure out its crypto policies. According to Saylor, it is: “A strategic digital asset policy that can strengthen the US dollar, neutralize the national debt, and position America as the global leader in the 21st-century digital economy—empowering millions […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 20
How Hailey Welch can escape legal heat for ‘Hawk Tuah’ meme coin scam
You threw your hard-earned money at a coin named Hawk Tuah. Let’s call it what it is: a disaster entirely of your own making. The crypto market thrives on chaos, but this? This was 100% predictable. Hailey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah” girl, turned a viral internet moment into a disastrous HAWK token launch, leaving investors […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 20
