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Memecoin trading spikes briefly as traders cash in, say analysts

Memecoin trading volume briefly spiked to $5.6 billion on Monday, with analysts suggesting speculative momentum for memecoins may have now cooled.

Ethereum L2 MegaETH peaks at 47K TPS ahead of ‘global stress test’

MegaETH will open its mainnet for several latency-sensitive apps as part of testing, targeting 11 billion transactions over a week while under load.

Trove backlash grows after team retains $9.4M, new token drops 95% post-launch

Trove shocked the community last week with a last-minute decision to pivot its perps DEX from Hyperliquid to Solana, a move that upset many of its initial backers.

Bitcoin shows strength at $92K, but is the bottom in?

Bitcoin is holding above $92,000, but spot ETF outflows and rising geopolitical tensions threaten to weaken the resistance. Will traders pile into the dip?

Injective community passes governance vote to slash INJ token supply

Approved with 99.89% support, the proposal updates issuance and buyback parameters that govern how INJ is removed from circulation over time.

Bermuda partners with Coinbase and Circle for ‘fully onchain‘ economy

The partnership builds upon previous work Bermuda’s government has done to attract crypto companies, including the passage of a comprehensive regulatory framework in 2018.

One year after Gary Gensler’s exit, SEC’s crypto playbook looks very different

One of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump‘s campaign promises to the crypto industry was to fire the SEC chair “on day one“ if elected.

Bitcoin price holds $93K, proving bulls see a ‘buy the dip’ opportunity

Bitcoin’s drop to $92,000 was the result of leverage being flushed out and overoptimistic investor sentiment being reset. The real key is whether or not bulls buy the dip.

Revolut targets remittances with new banking license in Peru: Report

The London-based financial technology company is pushing deeper into Latin America as regional competition among digital banks heats up.

Price predictions 1/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin and altcoins lost part of their recent gains after the US trade war with various European countries resumed, prompting some traders to reduce risk and watch from the sidelines.

What BTQ’s Bitcoin quantum testnet reveals about “old BTC” risk

How BTQ’s Bitcoin-like quantum testnet highlights where post-quantum risks may emerge and why mitigation is an engineering challenge.

How Bitcoin mining heat is being tested to warm Canadian greenhouses

Can Bitcoin mining heat grow food? A Manitoba pilot explores using crypto server heat to cut greenhouse energy costs and emissions.

XRP price slips below $2 despite ETF demand, robust network

XRP price plunged below $2 amid a market-wide sell-off as strong spot ETF inflows and a surge in XRP Ledger transactions failed to lift investor sentiment.

NYSE develops 24/7 blockchain trading platform for tokenized stocks, ETFs

The platform remains subject to regulatory approval and would mark a cautious step toward onchain markets.

India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS digital currencies for trade: Reuters

India wants BRICS members to discuss linking their CBDCs for trade and tourism at a future summit, according to a Reuters report.

US Bitcoin traders flip bearish: Is BTC price at risk of losing $90K?

Bitcoin faces rising downside risk as macro pressure and weak technicals point to a possible drop toward $80,000 on a rising-wedge breakdown.

South Korea busts $100M underground remittance ring using WeChat, crypto: Report

South Korea’s customs agency charged three suspects over a more than $100 million crypto-linked remittance scheme using WeChat Pay and Alipay, per Yonhap.

Bridges are crypto’s next FTX waiting to happen

Cross-chain bridges concentrate risk and centralize trust, creating vulnerabilities that could trigger a systemic crypto crisis under stressed market conditions.

Crypto derivatives exchange Paradex reports outage, cancels open orders

The decentralized perpetuals exchange said multiple core services were affected as it worked through a rollback and recovery process.

Crypto ETPs gather steam with $2.2B inflows, Bitcoin dominates gains

Bitcoin drove 71% of last week’s $2.17 billion in crypto fund inflows, while Ether and Solana held up despite US CLARITY Act proposals to restrict stablecoin yields.

Vitalik Buterin calls for a new DAO design for onchain disputes and governance

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says DAOs must move beyond simple token-voting treasuries and be redesigned to power core infrastructure like oracles and onchain courts.

Three reasons why Ethereum price remains bullish above $3,000

Despite Ether’s rejection from $3,400, data suggested that ETH price could see a sustained recovery over the next few weeks, as long as a key support level held.

CertiK links $63M in Tornado Cash deposits to $282M wallet compromise

Blockchain data showed that stolen Bitcoin was bridged to Ethereum, fragmented into multiple wallets and later routed into the crypto mixer.

Hong Kong industry group pushes to soften CARF rules

The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association is backing the OECD’s CARF and tougher tax transparency, but wants lighter treatment and more flexible recordkeeping.

Kazakhstan limits crypto trading to central bank-approved coins

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed new laws creating licensed crypto exchanges and giving the central bank authority to approve tradable coins.

BTC vs. new $80K ‘liquidity grab’: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin faced the prospect of turning its $98,000 highs into a liquidity hunt as tariffs put new BTC price local lows back on the table next.

Why wrench attacks are becoming one of the most violent forms of crypto crimes

Rising crypto wealth is increasing the stakes of physical coercion. “Wrench attacks” show how digital assets can become real-world targets.

Why Ethereum’s ‘walkaway test’ and quantum readiness matter more than ever

Ethereum’s walkaway test asks whether the network can remain credible, secure and adaptable without constant intervention, even as quantum risks loom.

Binance Australia brings fiat back after being debanked for 2 years

Since mid-2023, Binance Australia users have only been able to deposit or withdraw fiat funds from their crypto exchange accounts via debit or credit card.

US Senate panel wants developer safeguards out of crypto bill

The Republican and Democratic Senate Judiciary leaders have called for changes to the market structure bill, arguing it would “weaken” the ability to police money transmitters.

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