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 Eyes $100,000 as Trump Plans Crypto Reforms
Bitcoin prices have rebounded sharply, nearing $100,000, after a brief downturn raised fears of a crypto crash. The resurgence comes as Donald Trump, often referred to as the “crypto president,” prepares to re-enter the White House with sweeping executive orders aimed at revitalizing the digital asset industry. Day-One Crypto Orders: A Game Changer? On January […]
XRP Whales Stir Market Amid SEC Drama
In a dramatic twist, crypto whales have shifted over 130 million XRP amid ongoing legal battles between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This flurry of activity coincides with new developments in the XRP lawsuit, sparking market-wide speculation. XRP Whales in Action Recent data from Whale Alert revealed two massive XRP transactions […]
Italy’s Banking Giant Buys Bitcoin
Italy’s largest banking group, Intesa Sanpaolo, has taken a bold step into the cryptocurrency market. The bank recently acquired 11 Bitcoin, worth approximately €1 million, marking the first time an Italian financial institution has directly invested in Bitcoin. This groundbreaking purchase signals a potential shift in the traditionally conservative banking sector of Italy. From Skepticism […]
Warren’s Crypto War Intensifies
Senator Elizabeth Warren, renowned for her anti-crypto stance, has escalated her campaign against the cryptocurrency industry. In a letter to Scott Bessent, the incoming Treasury Secretary under Donald Trump, Warren urged for stricter crypto regulations. Her open letter, dated January 12, focused on empowering the Treasury Department to enforce anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing […]
Ted Cruz: Trump Will Unlock Bitcoin’s Potential in 2025
In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz expressed optimism about Bitcoin’s future under President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-led government. Cruz, an outspoken advocate for cryptocurrency, believes that 2025 will be a defining year for the leading digital asset as the U.S. positions itself as a major player in the crypto space. […]
Grayscale Adjusts Crypto Funds for 2025: Key Portfolio Changes
Grayscale Investments, a leading name in crypto asset management, has announced significant changes to its multi-asset funds following its Q4 2024 review. These updates impact its AI, DeFi, Smart Contract Platform, and Digital Large Cap funds, showcasing the firm’s adaptability to market trends and emerging technologies. For many investors, Grayscale’s funds serve as a barometer […]