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Bitcoin ETFs amass 95,000 BTC in 6 days, approaching $4B AUM

Fidelity’s (FBTC) and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) have both had over $1.2 billion in inflows in the first six days of trading.

Elon Musk denies $500M investment in xAI amid valuation talks

Musk and investors reportedly plan to settle terms in the coming weeks, with ongoing discussions about the possibility of obtaining computing power alongside or instead of xAI equity shares.

Coinbase has 70% chance of full dismissal in SEC lawsuit: Litigation analyst

Legal researcher Elliott Stein recalls leaving the courtroom with a significantly more optimistic outlook on cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase's chances of securing a victory.

Solana stablecoin transfer volume hits record monthly high of $300B

There has already been more than $300 billion in stablecoin transfer volume so far in January, eclipsing December’s volume.

X launches dedicated Payments account, crypto community speculates

Crypto commentators are speculating about the potential cryptos that may be utilized following X (formerly Twitter) launching a dedicated account for its upcoming payments feature later this year.

Coinbase fights SEC in court, SBF’s parents seek lawsuit dismissal, and Bitcoin ETFs: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 14-20

Coinbase and SEC face off at hearing, Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents seek clawback dismissal, and the first trading days for Bitcoin ETFs.

Crypto venture funds eye recovery in 2024, but capital remains tight

Investors are focusing on more liquid, growth-ready startup opportunities as crypto venture capital continues to recover.

Bitcoin’s spot ETFs make a splash, but can their AUM surpass gold ETFs?

Spot BTC ETFs made headlines as the media reported $28 billion in assets under management, but how significant is the figure?

Trezor discloses 66K users affected by phishing attack

Trezor users who have contacted its support team since December 2021 may have been affected by the incident.

What are supply and demand zones, and how do we use them in crypto trading

Discover how identifying supply and demand zones can provide valuable insights, aiding traders in making informed decisions.

Rep. Emmer and Trump unite against CBDCs, citing privacy concerns

Representative Tom Emmer expressed his dedication to working with Donald Trump to oppose what they perceive as an expansion of government surveillance.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman eyes global chip venture funding

According to the report, Abu Dhabi-based G42 and Japan’s SoftBank Group are in early discussions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Ripple challenges SEC request for financials, alleging it's untimely and irrelevant

Ripple's lawyers argued that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission had more than enough chances to obtain additional documents before the deadline.

Crypto exchange Debiex faces romance scam allegations, CFTC claims $2.3M in losses

The United States watchdog labeled Debiex a "bogus digital asset platform," amid filing civil charges against the exchange for the alleged misappropriation of funds.

Nasdaq, Cboe apply to offer BTC ETF options trading, get fast response

Options is “the next logical step” for BTC ETF trading. It could begin by the end of next month, according to an analyst.

Prosecutors recommend at least 17 years in prison for OneCoin lawyer

Mark Scott’s legal team proposed a sentence of five years in prison, compared to the more than 17 years the U.S. Attorney suggested for “abhorrent” conduct.

Polygon co-founder explains how to stop inscriptions from crashing networks

According to Polygon co-founder Branden Farmer, parallelized EVMs may help to solve the problem of inscription spam.

Why is Cardano price down today?

Is ADA’s correction simply the result of the wider crypto market correction, or are there other factors behind its price weakness?

Crypto Biz: Coinbase vs. SEC case will determine crypto tokens fate

The legal battle between the SEC and Coinbase is set to determine the fate of a number of crypto tokens in the United States.

Bitcoin price recovery at risk due to DXY strength, GBTC selling

Bitcoin price faces additional headwinds as the U.S. Dollar Index gains strength and Grayscale’s GBTC selling continues.

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