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The US SEC, led under the able leadership of Mark Uyeda, is creating new milestones. For instance, the last meeting was pivotal to the entire cryptocurrency regimen, with the rescinding of SAB 121. This major development was met with great response throughout the US, as it enabled banks to custody Bitcoin. With another meeting scheduled for January 30, 2025, investors are now anticipating more bullish news, especially concerning Ripple (XRP).Also Read: Missed Out? A $10,000 Shiba Inu Investment in 2020 is Now Over $2 BillionAnother Closed Meeting Scheduled By The US SECSource: DecryptThe US Securities and Exchange Commission has listed…

Gemini halts recruitment of MIT grads until the university severs ties with Gensler, citing his impact on the crypto industry.   Industry divided over Gemini’s decision, with some arguing it unfairly punishes students not responsible for Gensler’s actions. Tyler Winklevoss, CEO of the Gemini crypto exchange, announced on their X account that the company would no longer recruit Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduates. This decision will remain in effect until the university breaks ties with Gary Gensler, the former SEC chair who now serves as an MIT professor. The conflict between Gemini and the SEC began in March 2023, when…

The Bitcoin market has long been defined by its seemingly immutable four-year cycle, a pattern of three years of surging prices followed by a sharp correction. However, a seismic shift in policy from Washington, led by former President Donald Trump, may shatter this cycle and usher in a new era of prolonged growth for the cryptocurrency industry.Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, recently posed an intriguing question: Can Trump’s Executive Order break crypto’s four-year cycle? His answer, though nuanced, leans towards an emphatic yes.The Four-Year Cycle: A RecapHougan clarifies his personal belief that the four-year Bitcoin market…

I was recently having a conversation with a friend in Kenya who described how difficult it was for women in that country to stand in local elections due to the complexity of setting up a bank account. The first challenge is to obtain identification documents, which is a process that is complicated by cultural attitudes in certain communities in which the men may object to women seeking independent documents. Many women also live far from registration centres, have limited literacy to complete the forms and may not be able to afford the journey and the documentation fees. Furthermore, many women…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. In a market breakdown shared on X, independent trader and Zero Complexity Trading founder Koroush Khaneghah points to a handful of critical crypto charts that he believes could dictate the next major market move. Khaneghah, who has invested in over 50 startups, emphasizes that the charts for BTC/USD, BTC Dominance (BTC.D), TOTAL2, ETH/BTC, and SOL/BTC provide invaluable insights into the crypto market’s current condition and possible future shifts. BTC/USD: Defining The Crypto Market Khaneghah identifies BTC/USD as the yardstick for gauging what stage of the bull run the market might be in. According…

Every year, the cryptocurrency industry welcomes numerous meme coins. While some make it big a few others turn out to be mere scams. As these assets follow the footsteps of Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) only a few have managed to mirror their popularity. A fairly new meme coin that made headlines was Dogwifhat (WIF). The asset has been keeping it low as coins were utility was taking the front stage. But things could be changing for WIF with the start of the new month.Also Read: Solana Vs. XRP: Which Will Turn $1000 Into $1 Million First?Looking Into The…

The Bank Board of the Czech National Bank (CNB) has approved a proposal to evaluate investing in new asset classes, including Bitcoin, as part of its international reserve management strategy. The decision came during a meeting today where the board reviewed a report on its international reserve management for 2024.JUST IN: 🇨🇿 Czech National Bank approves proposal to assess investing in additional asset classes, such as Bitcoin.Yesterday, Czech's National Bank Governor said it's "worth considering" investing in Bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/Y2QnddNMCG— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) January 30, 2025 The approval is a result of the CNB’s ongoing diversification efforts over the past two years,…

Blockchain technology has come a long way, yet it still feels intimidating to many. That’s where Abstract Web3, having just launched its mainnet, enters the scene. Built as an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) solution, Abstract could bring blockchain into the mainstream by focusing on ease of use. Think of it as the missing bridge between traditional online experiences—often called Web2—and the more advanced but sometimes confusing world of Web3. In this article, we’ll look at Abstract’s backstory, examine its technical foundations, explore its features, and discuss real-world applications. We’ll also share simple steps for getting started and consider how Abstract…

Litecoin (LTC) was finally making news after staying on the sidelines for years. The altcoin is one of the earliest cryptocurrencies and was dubbed as digital silver while Bitcoin was called digital gold. Despite its early popularity, the asset was seen dropping down in terms of ranking. An LTC exchange-traded fund filing is the reason that the asset has been making noise yet again. While the asset was seen recording a double-digit spike, the real question is if LTC can continue this momentum into the next month.Also Read: Ethereum Could Hit $4,500 In February, Here’s WhySEC Acknowledges Litecoin ETF ApplicationSource:…

Sony Block Solutions Labs has introduced Soneium Conquest, a four-week initiative designed to familiarise users with web3 technologies through practical, hands-on learning.The campaign, hosted on the Galxe platform, is aimed at creators, developers, and newcomers to blockchain, offering a structured introduction to dApps, NFTs, and other blockchain-based interactions.By engaging participants with interactive tasks and challenges, Soneium Conquest intends to break down the barriers to understanding web3, making the transition to blockchain technology more accessible. Source: SoneiumWhat is Soneium Conquest?Soneium Conquest is an educational program launched by Sony Block Solutions Labs to help users explore the Soneium blockchain, an Ethereum Layer-2…