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JUST IN: According to reports, OpenSea's OS2 private beta launch has drawn criticism for prioritizing Gemesis NFT holders over long-time users, sparking frustration over access and the lack of retroactive rewards amidst speculation about a potential token airdrop.
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JUST IN: Ondo Finance plans to launch its tokenized US Treasury fund, OUSG, on the XRP Ledger within six months, enabling redemptions with Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin and offering a 4.16% APY.
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RECENTLY: According to data from soneium blocksout, Sony-backed blockchain network Soneium recorded nearly 500,000 daily transactions two weeks after its mainnet launch, with activity stemming from 207,000 active addresses.
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ANALYSIS: Real Vision analyst Jamie Coutts predicts central banks will likely intervene and expand monetary supply in Q1 2025 to address a three-year liquidity impasse and global debt exceeding 340% of GDP.
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TODAY: Japan's Metaplanet Inc. announced a $745 million capital raise through 21 million shares to boost its Bitcoin holdings, using market-aligned adjustable exercise prices.
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TODAY: OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman acknowledged the impressive capabilities of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's R1 model, emphasizing OpenAI's commitment to delivering superior models and welcoming the competition as invigorating.
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RECENTLY: Ripple CTO David Schwartz dismissed claims of XRP ledger centralization, defending its resilience against manipulation despite criticism from Bitcoin proponents, per report.
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JUST IN: Bitfarms has agreed to sell its largest Bitcoin mining facility in Paraguay, the 200 MW Yguazu site, to Hive Digital Technologies for $85 million, with plans to reinvest the capital to expand operations in the U.S.
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JUST IN: The US Senate confirmed billionaire hedge fund manager and crypto advocate Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, raising hopes for crypto-friendly policies and regulatory clarity under his leadership.
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RECENTLY: The Singapore High Court approved a plan for WazirX to repay 80% of $234 million stolen in a 2024 hack by the Lazarus Group, ruling no wrongdoing by the exchange, per report.
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JUST IN: DraftKings settled with the NFL Players Association over unpaid NFT royalties after closing its marketplace, with final agreement details pending and a 60-day deadline to finalize the settlement.
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JUST IN: Cboe has filed for in-kind creation and redemption mechanisms on spot Bitcoin ETFs, signaling progress toward launching such financial products.
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JUST IN: The TON Core team plans major updates for H1 2025, including an Accelerator Kernel update, validator tools, Payment Network Layer 2, TOLK 1.0 enhancements, and TON-BTC Teleport support.
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TODAY: Maple Finance launched a Bitcoin-linked yield product for institutional investors, offering up to 33% APY with downside protection, as demand for structured crypto investments continues to rise amid increasing regulatory clarity.
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ANALYSIS: Shiba Inu [SHIB] has reclaimed its position as the second-largest memecoin by market cap at $1.5B despite a 6.34% price decline and a broader market downturn reducing the memecoin sector to $97B.
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JUST IN: According to Jan. 28 Reuters report, French prosecutors have launched an investigation into Binance's activities between 2019 and 2024 over allegations of money laundering linked to drug trafficking and tax fraud.
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OPINION: David Sacks has praised Chinese startup DeepSeek for its low-cost, advanced AI model rivaling GPT-4, while predicting tougher AI competition under Donald Trump's leadership and supporting the revocation of Biden's AI executive order.
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TODAY: Metaplanet Inc., dubbed "Asia's MicroStrategy," announced plans to expand its Bitcoin holdings to 21,000 BTC by 2026, financed by a $746 million equity raise, while targeting a 35% quarterly Bitcoin yield in 2025.
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RECENTLY: According to report, Poland has surpassed El Salvador in Bitcoin ATMs, now ranking fifth globally after adding 10 machines in one day, bringing its total ahead of El Salvador's stalled 219 ATMs.
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RECENTLY: An international investigation led by Eurojust dismantled a crypto-based money laundering gang, arresting 23 suspects and freezing $28 million in assets linked to over $100 million laundered, per report.
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OPINION: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, voiced against a presidential pardon for early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver, arguing on X that Ver’s decision to renounce his U.S. citizenship disqualifies him, stating, "Membership has its privileges."
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ANALYSIS: Analyst Ali Martinez suggests Bitcoin may replicate its 2015 market cycle, potentially entering a phase of parabolic price surges based on historical patterns.
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RECENTLY: According to a report, South African fintech startup 6DOT50 partnered with BTS and Serti Solutions to enable cryptocurrency payments for vehicles at over 1,400 dealerships, using a voucher system to bridge crypto and fiat transactions.
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STUDY: GlobalData's research highlights limited adoption of CBDCs in countries like Nigeria and Jamaica due to lack of incentives and usability issues, despite 134 nations actively exploring or piloting them.
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JUST IN: Microsoft has announced plans to buy TikTok as part of its $500B AI project, with ByteDance keeping a minority stake and Oracle managing data to ease U.S. security concerns.
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JUST IN: Tuttle Capital has filed for 10 leveraged crypto ETFs, including XRP, Solana, and TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins, testing SEC limits with potential launches by April pending approval.
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JUST IN: KuCoin co-founders Michael Gan and Ke Tang stepped down after the company agreed to a $300M settlement over U.S. charges of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and lacking anti-money laundering measures.
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JUST IN: Humanity Protocol raised $20M at a $1.1B valuation to develop its palm-linked digital identity system for Web3, with a mainnet launch and token airdrop forthcoming.
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TODAY: CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham announced public roundtable discussions on market issues, including digital assets, to develop clear regulations and promote U.S. economic growth.
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RECENTLY: The Bank of China has announced plans to invest $137.5 billion in over five years to boost AI development, focusing on infrastructure, risk management, and global expansion, as China strengthens its position in the AI race.
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