JUST IN: Data from DefiLlama shows stablecoins' total market capitalization has reached a new ATH of $215.661 billion, with a 2.97% weekly increase, while USDC's market cap surged 9.67% to $52.119 billion.
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TODAY: BNB is trading above 690 USDT, marking a 1.05% 24-hour increase, according to Binance Market Data.
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RECENTLY: House Republicans began investigating crypto industry "debanking" claims, while Democrats called for a probe into Donald Trump's crypto conflicts following his memecoin launch.
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RECENTLY: Polymarket faced backlash for resolving a $120 million prediction market on banning TikTok in the U.S. to "Yes," despite the app remaining operational, sparking accusations of manipulation and demands for accountability.
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RECENTLY: The White House dismissed 12 federal agency inspectors general, with reports indicating President Trump may appoint loyalists as replacements, according to BlockBeats.
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RECENTLY: Virtuals Protocol announced its expansion to the Solana blockchain on January 25, aiming to enhance multichain availability, foster innovation, and leverage Solana's scalability and active developer community.
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RECENTLY: Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is exploring blockchain technology to enhance transparency, secure data, manage assets, and cut trillions from the federal budget, according to Bloomberg.
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JUST IN: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is closing its UK crypto office to focus on U.S. opportunities, citing the Trump administration’s pro-crypto policies, including plans for a national Bitcoin stockpile and support for private stablecoins.
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RECENTLY: According to report, a Hong Kong court set a legal precedent by allowing an injunction to freeze $2.6 million in USDT linked to fraud and serving the order via blockchain on two Tron wallets.
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RECENTLY: CryptoQuant reports that Bitcoin demand growth has slowed post-inauguration, but large investors have increased their holdings to 16.4 million BTC, while small investors' holdings declined.
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JUST IN: Odaily reports that several European countries, including Portugal, Malta, Germany, and Switzerland, are considering taxing cryptocurrencies, with tax-free crypto statuses expected to decline by 2025.
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RECENTLY: The White House dismissed 12 federal agency inspectors general, with reports indicating President Trump may appoint loyalists as replacements, according to BlockBeats.
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JUST IN: Solana-based DEX Jupiter has acquired a majority stake in Moonshot, an app enabling memecoin purchases with Apple Pay, alongside integrating SonarWatch’s portfolio tracking tool into its platform.
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JUST IN: Grayscale has filed with the SEC to launch Litecoin and Solana ETFs, joining Canary Capital in the Litecoin ETF race, as the SEC reviews numerous crypto ETF proposals following Gary Gensler's resignation.
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RECENTLY: According to report, Grayscale has filed with the SEC to launch ETFs for Litecoin, Solana, and other crypto assets, joining Canary Capital in the Litecoin ETF race amid increased filings following Gary Gensler's resignation.
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JUST IN: Onchain Lens revealed that a wallet named 'sbfonchain.sol' spent 7,036 SOL ($1.76 million) to buy 6.86 million VINE tokens and currently holds a $516,000 profit.
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JUST IN: The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cancels $420 million in contracts within the first 80 hours of Donald Trump's second term, mainly targeting DEI programs and vacant property agreements, Odaily reports.
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OPINION: Web3 exec Rushi Manche emphasized that DePIN, valued at $27 billion, needs a clearer narrative for mass adoption, as its diverse use cases make it hard to pitch, though optimism grows with pro-crypto policies and expected regulatory clarity.
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JUST IN: Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) calls for governments worldwide to track public spending on blockchain for transparency, as global debt exceeds $102 trillion, sparking debates on fiscal accountability and the consequences of unrestrained monetary policies.
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JUST IN: AdsPower, in collaboration with SlowMist, identified four hacker addresses and advised users to secure their on-chain assets if prompted by a pop-up notification.
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RECENTLY: Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal refuted claims that the exchange dislikes Solana, emphasizing that Coinbase has spent millions defending Solana against SEC allegations and remains committed to supporting the protocol.
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TODAY: Bank of America reports that a third-party software breach in October exposed sensitive data, including Social Security and loan numbers, of at least 414 mortgage customers, prompting the bank to offer free identity protection and enhanced account monitoring.
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TODAY: MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor reaffirmed his confidence in Bitcoin as the top asset by tweeting “Create something ₿etter” to his followers on X.
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ANALYSIS: Tony Severino predicted Bitcoin could peak at $321,000 this cycle, with targets ranging from $158,000 to $345,000 based on chart patterns and Fibonacci extensions.
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RECENTLY: Chain has announced plans for legal action against Justin Sun following his allegations of market manipulation linked to the 400% surge in XCN token value, which Chain denies, emphasizing its transparency and governance by OnyxDAO.
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JUST IN: AdsPower, in collaboration with SlowMist, identified four hacker addresses and advised users to secure their on-chain assets if prompted by a pop-up notification.
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JUST IN: Fidelity is hiring a Solana Blockchain Engineer for its Wallet team to enhance blockchain capabilities, emphasizing its focus on integrating Solana and decentralized finance into its services.
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JUST IN: The CFPB is suing Capital One, the ninth-largest US bank, for allegedly misleading customers about its "360 Savings" product and cheating them out of billions in interest, according to The DailyHodl.
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OPINION: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says President Trump’s crypto plans are driving global discussions and pushing financial institutions to accelerate investments in the space.
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RECENTLY: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is closing its London office to refocus on the US crypto market, citing supportive regulatory actions under Donald Trump's administration while reaffirming its commitment to global investments, including in the UK, per Financial Times.
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