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UPDATE 1-Crypto lobbying risks regulatory capture, South African cenbank boss tells Davos event
Updates throughout with additional comments from panel, contextBy Elizabeth Howcroft and Iain Withers DAVOS/PARIS/LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Surrounded by crypto executives buoyed by Donald Trump's presidency, South Africa's central bank chief on Tuesday criticized industry lobbying of U.S. polic...Reuters
Jan 21, 2025
Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E Goes Live Amid Backlash – Could Send These 5 Presales to 100x in 2025
Despite being hit with three lawsuits within minutes of Trump reclaiming the presidency, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) is officially live. And it’s bringing attention to these five presales set to 100x. D.O.G.E aims to minimize the federal budget by $2T through meas...Bitcoinist
Jan 21, 2025
5 Best Cryptocurrency to Invest In as Bitcoin Reaches $108K All-Time High & $WLFI Buys $48M $ETH
Bitcoin is showing no signs of slowing down, and why would it? As Donald Trump, who is now well-known for his crypto-friendly attitude, officially joins the office of the US President, the crypto world is expecting a lot of pro-crypto administrative changes and executive government orders to be pass...NewsBTC
Jan 21, 2025
On-chain investigator ZachXBT receives meme token ZACHXBT, extracts liquidity from its main trading pool
On-chain investigator ZachXBT received a round of fundraising, in addition to an anonymous airdrop of ZACHXBT meme tokens. He liquidated the airdrop for more than $3.7M, causing controversy for what was considered a rug pull.Cryptopolitan
Jan 21, 2025
Cardano Founder Reveals Why He Skipped The WEF In Davos
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has shed light on why he opted out of the annual Davos gathering, a high-profile event known for drawing the world’s elite. Instead, Hoskinson chose to attend the World of Concrete expo in Las Vegas, underscoring his personal passion for building, technolog...Bitcoinist
Jan 21, 2025
XRP Whales Keep Loading Up Their Bags – 100 Million XRP Accumulation In 48 Hours
XRP is currently trading around the $3.10 level after a weekend marked by significant volatility and a lackluster market response to President Donald Trump’s inauguration day. Hopes had been high among crypto investors that the new U.S. President would highlight pro-crypto policies in his opening sp...NewsBTC
Jan 21, 2025
Number Of New Trump-Themed Malicious Tokens Spike 206% After Official Memecoin Launch
The ongoing TRUMP memecoin frenzy has sparked the creation of hundreds of tokens inspired by the US president and his family. A recent report revealed malicious tokens and dApps using Donald Trump references skyrocketed since Friday, targeting unsuspected investors and non-crypto people. Related Rea...NewsBTC
Jan 21, 2025
Trump Scraps Biden’s AI Restrictions: Boost for AI Agent Coins Like MIND of Pepe?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating US Politics at present, with both sides having contrasting opinions on how AI will play a role in our future. On January 20, President Trump made waves by revoking Biden’s 2023 executive order that looked to establish guidelines for AI safety and secu...Bitcoinist
Jan 21, 2025
Binance users saved $1.75 Billion in remittance fees through crypto transfers
Binance users have saved $1.75 billion in remittance fees since 2022 by using Binance Pay for instant cryptocurrency transfers. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Binance CEO Richard Teng announced that users made $26 billion worth of transactions from 2020 -2024 to avoid traditional banking fees. Migrant workers rely heavily on remittances to transfer […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 21, 2025
Meme Index Raises $2.6M as Institutional Investments Peak at $2.2B Before Trump’s Inauguration
Donald Trump’s inauguration yesterday has ushered in a new crypto-friendly era in the US and, by extension, around the world. That’s the general opinion, at least – and it’s clearly what leading financial institutions believe. Those same institutions saw over $2.2B flow into various digital asset in...Bitcoinist
Jan 21, 2025
Sony appears to have canceled another live service game
Sony has reportedly canceled a live service massively multiplayer game (MMO) set in Horizon’s world. In a partnership with NCSOFT, a Korean publisher, Sony’s MMO under the code names Project H and Project Skyline, was planned to come out on PS5, PC, and mobile platforms. However, according to an MTN Korea report, the game has been […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 21, 2025
$TRUMP and $MELANIA Coins Face Scrutiny—Could This New Meme Coin Bring Back the Fun?
After breaking the record for the fastest meme coin to hit a $15 billion market cap, the Official Trump ($TRUMP) coin has come under scrutiny. Many question the ethical position of an elected president making such a move just days before his inauguration. Shortly before his inauguration on Jan 20, his wife also launched her […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 21, 2025
Abu Dhabi makes $3.5 billion commitment to power government services with AI by 2027
The UAE government has announced that it will evolve into an AI-powered government as part of the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027. It plans to invest $3.5 billion (AED13 billion) during that period. The Department of Government Enablement- Abu Dhabi (DGE) will spearhead the campaign to integrate AI into governmental services. It will also […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 21, 2025
XRP Set For A Bullish Breakout From Key Chart Pattern, A Rally To $4 In Sight
Without a doubt, XRP has turned out to be one of the best-performing digital assets in the entire crypto landscape, surpassing the expectations of the general public. XRP is among the few coins that have achieved a new all-time high in the ongoing bull cycle, cementing its position as a leading asse...Bitcoinist
Jan 21, 2025
Dogecoin Price To Breakout To $1.4? Analyst Reveals Critical Levels To Watch For A Pump Or Crash
The Dogecoin price is at a critical juncture as a crypto analyst has pinpointed key price levels that could dictate its next significant move upwards. With the number one meme coin currently trading above $0.34, the analyst predicts a breakout to $1.4 if bullish conditions stay favorable and a price...NewsBTC
Jan 21, 2025
2025’s top crypto ecosystems: The platforms and tokens to invest in now
Crypto ecosystems are established environments driving innovation in today’s decentralized world, mainly driven by their utility and large user base that drive engagement. These ecosystems have shown promise, particularly in the value of their native tokens. If you’ve ever wondered what makes crypto ecosystems like POPG, Dogecoin, and Ethereum tick, you are in the right […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 21, 2025
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surges 24% Since August 2024 – Miners Deploy New Equipment Amid Growing Optimism
Bitcoin is navigating a highly volatile phase, with significant price swings dominating the market. After dropping to a low of $89,100 last week, the cryptocurrency staged a remarkable recovery, surging to a new all-time high (ATH) yesterday. While the price action leans bullish, uncertainty still c...Bitcoinist
Jan 21, 2025
Bitcoin (BTC) sensitive selling zone shifts to $90K-$95K for large unrealized losses
Bitcoin (BTC) established its capitulation range between $90K and $95K, after new waves of buyers accrues a small net gain. A price crash may cause those holders to sell, leading to a bigger BTC drawdown.Cryptopolitan
Jan 21, 2025
