Day: January 20, 2025

Mad Lads NFT Collection Reaches $186.7M Market Cap

The Mad Lads NFT collection, created by Coral, has skyrocketed to a market valuation of $186.7 million. As of January 20, 2025, the 10,000-piece comic-style collection boasts: Mad Lads is built on Solana’s blockchain, which has become a leading platform for NFTs due to its scalability and low transaction costs. Solana’s Role in the Success […]

Vitalik Buterin Announces Leadership Restructuring at Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum (ETH), has announced significant changes to the Ethereum Foundation’s (EF) leadership structure. The announcement, made on January 18 via the X platform (formerly Twitter), addresses community concerns around communication and developer support. The restructuring aims to reinforce Ethereum’s core principles: A Neutral Platform: Avoiding Lobbying Buterin emphasized that the EF […]

Bitcoin Surges to New High Ahead of Trump Inauguration

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) surged by over 6% in minutes, reaching a new all-time high of $109,036 ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Trump’s Inauguration Fuels Market Optimism Bitcoin’s surge comes just hours before Donald Trump’s inauguration, scheduled for 4:00 pm UTC. Trump’s Nov. 6 presidential victory […]

Crypto.com Secures MiCA License for EU Operations

In a landmark move, Crypto.com has become the first major global crypto exchange to secure an in-principle Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, allowing it to operate within the European Union’s evolving regulatory framework for digital assets. A Step Toward Regulatory Clarity Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com, emphasized the significance of this achievement: “We […]

$TRUMP and $MELANIA Meme Coins Shake the Crypto Market

On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th U.S. President, he and First Lady Melania Trump launched their respective meme coins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA, sending shockwaves through the crypto market. However, the launch siphoned liquidity from the broader crypto market. Bitcoin (BTC) held steady, while major altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu […]

Unlocking Web3 Gaming Potential with Geist

The blockchain gaming revolution is in full swing, but challenges like botting, inefficiencies in rewards distribution, and player churn have slowed its momentum. Enter Geist, a pioneering members-only blockchain built for gaming that promises to reshape the landscape. With its focus on quality, exclusivity, and a rewards-driven approach, Geist is a game-changer. A Premium Gaming […]