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New Hampshire Considers Bitcoin Reserve Law to Diversify Treasury Assets Representative Keith Ammon's ground-breaking bill would establish New Hampshire as a leader in the adoption of cryptocurrencies. The proposed law would permit the state treasury to retain Bitcoin (BTC) in addition to more conventional stores of value like gold, silver, and platinum as a reserve asset. In light of the increasing demand for reliable infrastructure as digital assets become more widely accepted, the bill proposes the use of "secu... cryptonews today

4 U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Rank Among Top ETF Launches in History Four U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have made it into the top 20 ETF launches ever, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry and demonstrating the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin. This milestone was reached a year after the first spot Bitcoin ETFs were approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which sparked a lot of market activity. With the SEC's approval on January 10, 20... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

China's Central Bank Pauses Bond Purchases to Bolster Yuan The People's Bank of China (PBOC) made the crucial announcement on Friday to halt the purchase of government bonds this month in an effort to stabilize the yuan, which has depreciated significantly. Policymakers' worries about falling bond yields and their effect on the currency are reflected in the move. Chinese government bond demand has risen faster than supply. According to TradingView, this caused the yield on the benchmark 10-year ... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Tether Expands into AI Filmmaking Amid Stablecoin Market Leadership With an unexpected emphasis on AI filmmaking, Tether, the force behind USDT, the most popular stablecoin in the world, is making daring forays into artificial intelligence (AI). Tether recently invested $775 million in the video platform Rumble and ventured into commodity financing. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted how AI and the company's objectives work together. "AI-based roles, particularly in filmmaking, bring unique ad... Tether Expands into AI Filmmaking Amid Stablecoin Market Leadership Coinatory

ChainOpera AI Airdrop: Layer 1 Blockchain for Decentralized AI Innovation! ChainOpera AI is a Layer 1 blockchain and protocol built to enable co-ownership and co-creation of decentralized AI applications and agents. It combines blockchain technology with federated AI operating systems and decentralized platforms, focusing on data sovereignty and fostering community-driven AI innovation. The project has recently launched quests where we can earn points by completing simple tasks. In the future, these points will... Coinatory cryptocurrencies news

Solana's Raydium DEX Debuts Beta Perpetual Futures Trading The beta perpetual futures trading feature of Raydium, the biggest decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Solana blockchain, has been made public. Created in partnership with Orderly Network, a well-known cloud-based cryptocurrency liquidity provider, the new product allows customers to trade with up to 40x leverage and enjoy gas-free transactions. Solana's DeFi ecosystem, which is renowned for its speed and inexpensive transaction costs, has seen ... Coinatory

Upcoming economic events 10 January 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious09:402 pointsNew Loans (Dec)890.0B580.0B13:303 pointsAverage Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Dec)0.3%0.4%13:302 pointsAverage Hourly Earnings (YoY) (YoY) (Dec)4.0%4.0%13:303 pointsNonfarm Payrolls (Dec)164K227K13:302 pointsParticipation Rate (Dec)----------62.5%13:302 pointsPrivate Nonfarm Payrolls (Dec)135K194K13:302 pointsU6 Unemployment Rate (Dec)----------7.8%13:303 pointsUnemployment Rate (Dec)4.2... cryptonews

Aptos Partners with Chainlink for Reliable Off-Chain Data Access Chainlink Data Feeds has been formally integrated by Aptos, giving developers access to reliable off-chain data for building decentralized apps (dApps) on its blockchain. Through this partnership, Aptos-based apps will benefit from increased scalability and security thanks to Chainlink's strong, impenetrable infrastructure. Chainlink's decentralized oracle network, a well-known standard for providing reliable data across blockchain ecosystems... Coinatory cryptonews

US Entities Hold 65% More Bitcoin Than Offshore Counterparts According to data from CryptoQuant, U.S.-based companies currently possess 65% more Bitcoin than their offshore equivalents. Introduced by Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, the statistic compares U.S. businesses' Bitcoin holdings—including those of companies like MicroStrategy, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), cryptocurrency exchanges, miners, and even the federal government—to those of non-U.S. entities worldwide. The U.S.-to-offshore Bitco... Coinatory crypto news

DOJ Cleared to Liquidate $6.5 Billion in Seized Silk Road Bitcoin One of the biggest cryptocurrency asset sales in history has been authorized by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to liquidate 69,370 Bitcoin that were taken from the notorious Silk Road darknet marketplace. The hoard, which is estimated to be worth $6.5 billion, is the subject of a lengthy legal dispute that ended on December 30 with a federal court decision, according to DB News. A court decision resolves the ownership dispute. ... cryptonews today

Bullish Secures BaFin Licenses, Eyes EU Expansion Under MiCA The German subsidiary of Bullish Group, a prominent player in the digital asset trading infrastructure, Bullish DE Custody GmbH, has successfully obtained important licenses from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) of Germany. The permissions, which were given on December 20, 2024, cover major brokerage services, proprietary trading, and crypto asset custody. According to a press statement from the company, these licenses allow B... crypto news today

Ethereum Foundation Sells 100 ETH to Fund R&D in 2025 The first Ether sale of 2025 has been completed by the Ethereum Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Switzerland that is committed to developing the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem. For the purpose of funding continued research and development (R&D), the Foundation converted 100 ETH into 329,463 $DAI. After a number of significant ETH liquidations in 2024, this transaction is the company's first sell of the year. The Ethereum Found... cryptonews today

Upcoming economic events 9 January 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious00:302 pointsRetail Sales (MoM) (Nov)1.0%0.6%00:302 pointsTrade Balance (Nov)5.620B5.953B01:302 pointsCPI (MoM) (Dec)-----------0.6%01:302 pointsCPI (YoY) (Dec)0.1%0.2%01:302 pointsPPI (YoY) (Dec)-2.4%-2.5%09:002 pointsECB Economic Bulletin--------------------13:302 pointsContinuing Jobless Claims----------1,844K13:303 pointsInitial Jobless Claims210K211K14:002 pointsFOMC Member Harker Speaks-... Upcoming economic events 9 January 2025 Coinatory

South Korea Nears Approval for Corporate Crypto Investments The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea is indicating a major regulatory change in the country's digital asset environment by taking gradual steps to authorize cryptocurrency investments for institutional investors. The FSC intends to permit corporate cryptocurrency trading by permitting the issuance of real-name corporate trading accounts, according to a January 8 Yonhap News article. This project is in line with the FSC'... cryptonews today

Kazakhstan Blocks 3,500 Illegal Crypto Exchanges to Combat Money Laundering The Agency for Financial Monitoring of the Republic of Kazakhstan (AFM RK), Kazakhstan's financial watchdog, has taken firm action against illicit cryptocurrency exchanges. Over 3,500 illicit trading sites were stopped by the regulator in 2024, and 36 unregistered platforms with a combined revenue of 60 billion tenge (roughly $112.84 million) were liquidated. The Ministry of Culture and Information and the National Security Committee worked toge... Coinatory

Sonic Token Splash on Bybit: Earn from 5,000,000 SONIC Prize Pool We’re thrilled to announce that SONIC SVM (SONIC) will soon be available on Bybit’s Spot trading platform! To celebrate, we’ve lined up two exciting events just for you. Step-by-Step Guide: If you don’t have a Bybit account. You can register here Register in the event Complete everything in our guide Event 1: Token Splash — Exclusive for New Users Prize Pool: 4,000,000 SONIC Event Period: Jan 3, 2025, 10 AM UTC – Jan 22,... cryptocurrency news

U.S. Court Grants Coinbase Rare Appeal in SEC Legal Battle The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given Coinbase, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, a crucial chance to refute allegations. The Southern District of New York's Judge Katherine Polk Failla granted the company's request for an interlocutory appeal, halting the current case to resolve important legal issues. Coinbase can contest whether the SEC's claims are consistent with current securities regulations through the in... cryptonews today

Bitcoin ETFs Absorb Triple December’s Mining Output In December 2024, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US amassed roughly 51,500 BTC, which is nearly three times the 13,850 BTC that was mined during that same time frame. An impending supply shortage that may lead to more price hikes is highlighted by this exceptional demand, which is being driven by institutional adoption and strong market momentum. Spot ETFs Predominate in the Acquisition of Bitcoin For U.S. spot B... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Upcoming economic events 8 January 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious13:153 pointsADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Dec)136K146K13:302 pointsContinuing Jobless Claims----------1,844K13:302 pointsFed Waller Speaks--------------------13:303 pointsInitial Jobless Claims214K211K15:303 pointsCrude Oil Inventories-----------1.178M15:302 pointsCushing Crude Oil Inventories-----------0.142M18:003 points30-Year Bond Auction----------4.535%19:003 pointsFOMC Meeting Minutes-... crypto news

Ripple Surpasses Ethereum as South Korea’s Second Favorite Crypto According to a recent survey by the Korean news organization News1, Ripple (XRP) is now the second-most popular cryptocurrency in South Korea, surpassing Ethereum (ETH). However, among South Korean investors, Bitcoin (BTC) remains the most popular option. Over 5,220 investors were asked about their preferred cryptocurrencies in the study, which was carried out between December 24 and December 26, 2024. According to the results, Ethereum came ... cryptonews

Crypto Fees Ride Low: Bitcoin and Ethereum Transactions Under $2 Despite soaring cryptocurrency prices, network fees for Ethereum and Bitcoin have been steadily declining over the past month, entering 2025 at all-time lows. Both networks' average onchain transaction costs stay below $2, providing consumers with an affordable environment. Bitcoin Charges: A Constant Decline The average charge for a Bitcoin transaction was $1.40 as of the first week of January 2025. Sending Bitcoin now costs 0.00... Coinatory

OpenLedger Testnet: Decentralized AI Data Platform OpenLedger Testnet is a blockchain platform tailored for AI, providing a decentralized trust system to develop specialized language models (SLMs). The OpenLedger Testnet marks the first step in building its ecosystem, focusing on data collection and curation through dedicated networks called Datanets. The initial Datanet, known as the Data Intelligence Datanet, is designed to collect and refine internet data for AI applications. Investme... crypto news today

Bitcoin ETFs Witness $1B Inflows as BTC Surges Above $102K On January 6, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US saw inflows of about $1 billion, propelled by the cryptocurrency's surge above the $102,000 threshold. According to data from SoSoValue, 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in a total of $987.06 million in a single day, which is the second day in a row that they have had substantial inflows. The funds accumulated a remarkable $1.89 billion over the course of two days, indicating a resurg... Coinatory cryptocurrencies news

Sui Hits New ATH as TVL Surges to $2.6B in Early 2025 The native token of the Sui blockchain, SUI, has hit a major turning point in its current upward trajectory by hitting a new all-time high (ATH) of $5.35. With a 20% weekly increase during a larger market upswing, SUI continues to be one of the altcoins' most notable performers, despite a slight decline to $5.21 during the last day. According to data from Crypto.news, SUI's daily trading volumes have decreased by 3.2% to $1.4 billion. Nonethe... Coinatory

Upcoming economic events 7 January 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious00:302 pointsBuilding Approvals (MoM) (Nov)-0.9%4.2%03:352 points10-Year JGB Auction----------1.084%10:002 pointsCore CPI (YoY) (Dec)2.7%2.7%10:003 pointsCPI (YoY) (Dec)2.4%2.2%10:002 pointsCPI (MoM) (Dec)-----------0.3%10:002 pointsUnemployment Rate (Nov)6.3%6.3%13:302 pointsExports (Nov)----------265.70B13:302 pointsImports (Nov)----------339.60B13:302 pointsTrade Balance (Nov)-78.40B-73.80B... crypto news

Sam Altman Predicts AI Workforce by 2025 As OpenAI moves closer to creating artificial general intelligence (AGI), CEO Sam Altman has predicted that the first artificial intelligence (AI) agents may be employed in 2025. Altman expressed OpenAI's confidence in developing AGI in a blog post titled "Reflections," which was published on January 6. Altman also hinted that this milestone would change industries all around the world. AI Agents: The Upcoming Revolution in the Workforce... Coinatory cryptocurrencies news

China Highlights Digital Asset Rules in 2024 Stability Report The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the nation’s central bank, emphasized global efforts to regulate digital assets in its 2024 Financial Stability Report, published on December 27. The report also spotlighted Hong Kong’s initiatives to establish itself as a leader in digital asset regulation with its licensing regime. Global Digital Asset Regulation Trends In the report, the PBOC detailed global regulatory developments, noting tha... cryptonews today

BenjaminAi Airdrop: new AI from the Creators of Story Protocol and Zerebro BenjaminAi Airdrop is an exciting new project developed by two renowned teams, Story Protocol and Zerebro. At the moment, you can earn points by completing simple tasks on Twitter. All you need to do is create posts and write comments while tagging @BenjaminOnIP . The tasks are straightforward, and the project's potential is impressive. However, be mindful not to post excessively or spam comments to avoid facing restrictions on Twitter. ... Coinatory cryptonews

Metaplanet Targets 10,000 BTC by 2025 in Strategic Expansion By the end of 2025, Metaplanet, a prominent Japanese cryptocurrency company and the world's fifteenth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, plans to grow its Bitcoin treasury to 10,000 BTC. In a New Year's statement to shareholders, Simon Gerovich, the company's CEO, disclosed the goal, marking a critical turning point in Metaplanet's strategic plan. “Last year was transformational, as we broke records, expanded our Bitcoin treasury, and reinforc... cryptonews

Upcoming economic events 6 January 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious00:302 pointsau Jibun Bank Services PMI (Dec)51.450.501:452 pointsCaixin Services PMI (Dec)51.451.509:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Composite PMI (Dec)49.548.309:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Services PMI (Dec)51.449.514:452 pointsS&P Global Composite PMI (Dec)56.654.914:453 pointsS&P Global Services PMI (Dec)58.556.115:002 pointsFactory Orders (MoM) (Nov)-0.3%0.2%18:002 points3-Year Note Auction-... Coinatory cryptonews

Phantom Confirms No Token Launch Amid Airdrop Speculations Following conjecture on its new social discovery feature, digital asset wallet Phantom has formally denied rumors indicating an impending token launch. "We've seen some speculation about an airdrop tied to this feature, so to clarify: we do not have any plans to launch a token," the company clarified in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on January 3. Phantom expressed excitement for its social discovery feature, which the firm hop... cryptocurrency news

Bitcoin Network Processes $19 Trillion in Transactions in 2024 Over $19 trillion worth of transactions were completed on the Bitcoin network in 2024, a significant increase from $8.7 trillion in 2023. According to data provided by Pierre Rochard, vice president of research at Riot Platforms, this was a reversal of the dropping transaction volumes that have been observed before 2021. Rochard emphasized Bitcoin's expanding usefulness by highlighting its dual function as a means of commerce and a store of v... cryptonews today

MicroStrategy Unveils $2B Stock Offering as Bitcoin Holdings Surge The Virginia-based business analytics company MicroStrategy has indicated an aggressive expansion of its Bitcoin acquisition strategy by announcing plans to raise $2 billion through a preferred stock offering. This program is a component of the company's ambitious "21/21 Plan," which calls for the use of a variety of financial instruments to raise $42 billion over three years. The permanent preferred stock will rank senior to the company's Cl... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

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OKX Ventures Backs Haedal to Revolutionize Sui A significant turning point in Sui's decentralized finance (DeFi) scene has been reached with OKX Ventures' strategic seed investment in Haedal. This partnership demonstrates OKX Ventures' commitment to supporting creative DeFi initiatives. With its cutting-edge infrastructure, Haedal, Sui's native liquid staking protocol, is set to revolutionize yield production and capital efficiency. A Strategic Alliance Operating a vehicle DeFi Innov... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Crypto.com Launches Stock & ETF Trading for U.S. Investors Crypto.com has made its first push into conventional finance (TradFi) services by introducing stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading for a limited number of U.S. users. This move demonstrates the platform's goal to broaden its product line beyond cryptocurrencies and gain substantial traction in the larger financial services industry. Crypto.com intends to make its stock and ETF trading services available to customers across the US afte... crypto news

US Dominates Over 40% of Global Bitcoin Hashrate in 2024 With more than 40% of the hashrate on the worldwide Bitcoin network by the end of 2024, the US has become a major player in the mining industry. This indicator, which shows the overall amount of processing power protecting the Bitcoin protocol, highlights America's expanding dominance in the cryptocurrency mining sector. Pool Drive at MARA and Foundry USA Hashrate for the US Together, Foundry USA and MARA Pool, two US-based mining... Coinatory cryptonews

XRP Surpasses Tether as Third-Largest Cryptocurrency After Bitcoin and Ethereum, XRP is now the third-largest cryptocurrency in terms of market valuation. According to data from crypto.news, the market capitalization of the digital asset is getting close to $140 billion, outpacing Tether's $137 billion by a margin of $2 billion. With a 15% gain in the last week alone, XRP has risen roughly 350% over the last 12 months, capping an incredible year of growth. The most recent rise, which lasted for... Coinatory cryptocurrencies news

Why MicroStrategy's Stock Dropped 45% Despite Bitcoin Holdings Once a favorite of Bitcoin investors, MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) has experienced a 45% decline in share price since reaching a peak in November. With its most recent $200 million acquisition, the software corporation, which has its headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, has grown to become the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in the world by using its balance sheet to accumulate an incredible 446,400 BTC, valued at $43 billion. These audacious act... crypto news

Arkham Airdrop: Your Guide to Earning $ARKM Through Trading Arkham Airdrop: On November 6, Arkham officially launched its cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, targeting retail investors and competing with platforms like Binance. Users can earn points simply by trading in spot and perpetual contracts, which can later be exchanged for Arkham’s native cryptocurrency, $ARKM. You can find all the important steps to complete this activity in our guide. Investors: Binance Labs, Coinbase Step-by-Step Guide... cryptonews today

Tether Faces MiCA Challenges as USDT Market Cap Dips $1.4 Billion A notable decrease occurred in USDT, Tether's USD-pegged stablecoin, which was the steepest since FTX's crash in 2022. Tether's market capitalization dropped by $1.4 billion when the EU's extensive Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation went into effect on December 30. This brought the company's December high of $140 billion down to $137 billion. Speculation on Tether's future in the EU has been stoked by the market activity. Concerns hav... Coinatory cryptocurrencies news

Swiss Legislator Pushes Referendum to Add Bitcoin to Constitution Crypto supporter Dennis Porter claims that Swiss politician Samuel Kullmann has announced a daring plan to include Bitcoin in the country's constitution. In order to enable a vote on the plan, this endeavor would include starting a referendum in order to collect 100,000 signatures in 18 months. “Even collecting the 100,000 signatures within the 18 months will be a huge victory for Bitcoin,” Porter stated on X, highlighting the potentia... Coinatory

Upcoming economic events 3 January 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious15:002 pointsISM Manufacturing Employment (Dec)----------48.115:003 pointsISM Manufacturing PMI (Dec)48.348.415:003 pointsISM Manufacturing Prices (Dec)50.550.316:002 pointsECB's Lane Speaks--------------------18:002 pointsAtlanta Fed GDPNow (Q4)--------------------18:002 pointsU.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count----------48318:002 pointsU.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count----------589 Summary of... Coinatory

Celsius Appeals $444M Denial in FTX Bankruptcy Case An FTX creditor activist disclosed that Celsius Network, the now-defunct cryptocurrency lender, has appealed a court ruling that denied its $444 million claim for FTX-related damages. The ongoing legal conflicts resulting from the bankruptcies of both cryptocurrency platforms have entered a new phase with this development. According to court documents, Celsius is contesting Judge John Dorsey's December decision, which rejected its demand for ... Coinatory

AI Agent Tokens to Eclipse Memecoins in 2025, Says Dragonfly VC Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital, predicts that memecoins would be eclipsed by AI agent tokens by 2025, but that their appeal may decline by 2026. According to Qureshi, the "AI agent craze" will continue to be popular until 2025 because of the appeal of these tokens' capabilities, especially in the social and predictive sectors. However, their novelty can wear off when more sophisticated AI technologies become available. ... Coinatory news

Xterio Launchpad on Bybit We're thrilled to share that Xterio Launchpad Bybit, is officially live! Xterio is a next-generation gaming and blockchain platform powered by AI, offering immersive gaming experiences on Ethereum (ETH) and Binance Smart Chain (BNB). Built on a robust Layer 2 OP superchain ecosystem, Xterio features five games, collaborates with more than 70 partners, and supports a vibrant community of 8 million users. With over $80 million in funding from ind... cryptonews

Floki DAO Approves Funding for ETP Launch on SIX Swiss Exchange A plan to use some of the FLOKI token supply as liquidity funding for an upcoming Floki exchange-traded product (ETP) has been authorized by the Floki DAO. An important turning point in the Floki project's attempts to connect traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi) has been reached with this decision. The proposal was approved unanimously, enabling the ETP launch to be financed in part by the 16.3 billion FLOKI tokens i... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Upcoming economic events 2 January 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious01:452 pointsCaixin Manufacturing PMI (Dec)51.651.509:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Dec)45.245.213:302 pointsContinuing Jobless Claims45.21,910K13:303 pointsInitial Jobless Claims220K219K14:453 pointsS&P Global US Manufacturing PMI (Dec)48.349.715:002 pointsConstruction Spending (MoM) (Nov)0.3%0.4%16:003 pointsCrude Oil Inventories45.2-4.237M16:002 pointsCushing Crude Oil Inve... crypto news

Aave’s Record Deposits Drive 2025 Growth Ambitions After an incredible year of accomplishments, Aave, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) technology, is set for a disruptive 2025. In 2024, the protocol—which is well-known for its non-custodial platform that lets users borrow money and earn interest on deposits—reached major milestones, setting itself up for future expansion. Key developments, such as the release of Aave 2030 and the release of Version 4 (V4), were emphasized by Aave in its... Coinatory cryptocurrencies news

China Tightens Crypto Rules with Stricter Forex Oversight Strict regulations have been put in place by the Chinese foreign exchange regulator, mandating that domestic banks keep an eye on and report high-risk cryptocurrency foreign exchange transactions. The action, which was announced by the South China Morning Post on December 31, is part of mainland China's ongoing crackdown on digital assets. Risky forex transactions are the focus of new regulations. The new framework requires banks ... Coinatory