Technology
Regulation
Trump’s Crypto Czar says Bitcoin reserve evaluation, stablecoin legislation top priorities for administration
The regulatory strides include prioritizing assessment on a US Bitcoin reserve, a stablecoin regulatory framework, and new SEC guidelines for crypto.
Analysis
Trump’s trade war could boost Bitcoin’s prospects long-term – Bitwise
Bitwise's head of alpha strategies highlighted that a weaker US dollar or extended trade conflict can both benefit Bitcoin.
Legislation
Senator Bill Hagerty pushes for stablecoin regulatory framework
Hagerty will introduce a bill to create clear rules for stablecoin transfers in the US, potentially fostering growth to a stagnated industry.
Analysis
Bitcoin remains resilient despite recent Trump tariff shock – Bitfinex
Despite the recent shake-up, Bitcoin fundamentals are still strong for the long-term.
Legal
KyberSwap exploiter gets five-count criminal indictment after stealing $65M
Andean Medjedovic is accused of exploiting DeFi protocols KyberSwap and Indexed Finance.
Crypto
Congressional Subcommittee to investigate Operation Chokepoint 2.0’s impact on crypto
The Subcommittee will conduct a hearing on Feb. 6 including Coinbase's chief legal officer and Marathon Digital's CEO.
Scams
Coinbase users reportedly lose over $300M yearly via social engineering scams
The investigator ZachXBT reported two groups abusing social engineering stole $65 million between December 2024 and January 2025.
Earnings
Tether discloses 83,758 BTC holdings and $13 billion profit in 2024
Tether's gold and Bitcoin stash generated $5 billion in unrealized profits, roughly 40% of last year's amount.
Analysis
Bitwise CIO believes Bitcoin’s traditional 4-year cycle is over
The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs and favorable regulatory landscape in the US may change the crypto market dynamics.
ETF
Grayscale files to convert its XRP into an ETF
The Grayscale XRP Trust currently holds $16 million in assets under management, representing 1.2% of the total from XRP ETPs.
Legislation
South Dakota lawmaker proposes two Bitcoin Reserve bills, eyes 10% state fund allocation
In addition to a bill establishing a Bitcoin reserve, Logan Manhart urged State Investment Council to explore Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation.
Legislation
Czech Central Bank to pursue studying Bitcoin reserves despite ECB opposition
Following recent reports, the CNB officially started a push to establish a Bitcoin reserve.