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Sarah Knafo, European MP: “No to the digital euro, yes to a strategic Bitcoin national reserve”
Sarah Knafo, a member of the European Parliament, gave a pro-Bitcoin speech in the European Parliament on December 17, calling for the establishment of a “Bitcoin strategic reserve” while opposing the digital euro.Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
Ripple officially launches $RLUSD stablecoin, now live on these crypto exchanges
It is now confirmed! The Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin has been officially launched by the titular San Francisco-based crypto company. At present, the stablecoin is intended to run on two networks concurrently: Ethereum and, of course, Ripple’s “native” ledger, XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to reports, RLUSD has already been officially made accessible to all users. […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
UK’s FCA warns citizens to avoid Solana-based meme coin
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the U.K. has issued a public notice aimed at the Solana meme coin Retardio. FCA alleges that this entity may be offering or endorsing financial services or products without the necessary authorization. According to FCA, using the meme coin disqualifies investors from contacting the Financial Ombudsman Service which provides […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
Pudgy Penguins launches PENGU token with 88-day claim window before burn
NFT project Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token has gone live, opening the claims process for eligible participants. The token, which has a total supply of 88,888,888,888, debuted on the Solana blockchain. Holders have 88 days to claim their tokens before any unclaimed amounts are burned, permanently reducing the supply. The PENGU token launch was first announced […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
YouTube to allow creators to opt in for third-party firms to use their content for AI training
According to an announcement from the YouTube team on December 16, the video-sharing platform would allow creators to choose whether third-party companies can use their content for AI training.Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
Here’s Why Lightchain AI ($LCAI) Is the Best Bet for Altcoin Investors in 2025
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, 2025 is shaping up to be a game-changing year for altcoin investors. Among the numerous blockchain projects vying for attention, Lightchain AI ($LCAI) is standing out as a leader. With its unique combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized technology, Lightchain AI is more than just another speculative […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
The next big crypto crash might come from Donald Trump himself, and it’ll be the worst
Donald Trump won the election, Bitcoin is literally worth over $107,000 right now, and Wall Street’s now drooling over crypto like it’s the new gold rush. Sounds perfect, right? Except it actually isn’t. Thanks to Trump, crypto is sinking its claws deep into everything. Wall Street, banks, pensions, 401(k)s—places it never belonged. That’s great for […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
ChatGPT Search goes live for free users, more features set to go live next
OpenAI announced that it is expanding ChatGPT Search to all free users. The move marks a broader rollout of the feature that it initially introduced in October 2024 for paid subscribers only. This feature will allow the AI model to fetch real-time data from the web. It is expected to offer more dynamic and up-to-date […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
XRP whales making optimistic buying moves ahead of RLUSD launch
Ripple’s native crypto coin, XRP, has experienced a 24-hour 13% price uptick as whale activity and market optimism surged ahead of the launch of Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD. The blockchain firm announced the stablecoin will debut today, and anticipation surrounding the event appears to increase XRP’s market activity. According to data cited by crypto market […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
Lido commences closing down Polygon PoS chain staking service
Lido has officially begun the phase-out of its staking services on the Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) chain following a community-approved vote in November. The decision marks a significant shift in the protocol’s operations, which had previously allowed users to stake Polygon’s MATIC tokens in exchange for liquid staking tokens called static. Per a blog post from […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
Cardano Foundation clarifies position on ecosystem’s governance controversies
Cardano Foundation has responded to criticisms of its overt involvement in the Project Catalyst program, noting that it is acting in the network’s best interests. In a blog post, the non-profit organization explained its role within the Cardano Network. According to the Foundation, it has been actively involved in Project Catalyst since 2021 through participation […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 17
