Technology
Analysis
Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin dip to $70K before soaring to $250K in 2025
The former BitMEX CEO mentions macro signals as indicators of an imminent correction, before the market resumes an upward movement.
Crypto
Ripple expands US operations with new money transfer licenses and hiring push
The company acquired new licenses in New York and Texas, and doubled its hiring efforts in 2024.
Analysis
AI tokens hit by market sell-off but fare better than most
Despite their usual correlation with AI stocks, AI-related tokens had corrections relatively smaller in the broad risk asset market sell-off.
Crypto
Bitcoin vulnerable to macro developments, risks consolidation as volatility dips – Bitfinex
Bitcoin's short-term depends on a mix of the trajectory of equities, liquidity conditions, and speculative demand.
Crypto
Congress probing crypto industry’s ‘systematic’ debanking under Biden regime
The Committee is asking for evidence regarding cases of crypto firms being denied of banking services.
Crypto
a16z retreats from UK as Trump administration revitalizes US crypto scene
The report highlighted that a16z plans to limit time and resources applied to the UK.
CBDCs
ECB urged to fast-track digital euro amid Trump’s stablecoin push
ECB board member Piero Cipollone said the expansion of US dollar-pegged stablecoins could potentially weaken European banks.
TradFi
Morgan Stanley CEO says lender is exploring path to offer crypto in the US
Morgan Stanley is exploring a strategic entry into crypto amid shifting perceptions and regulatory challenges.
Regulation
Trump signs executive order to establish ‘strategic digital asset stockpile,’ form crypto working group
According to reports, the executive order also prohibits federal agencies in advancing CBDC plans.
CBDCs
Ripple is the biggest obstacle for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the US – Riot VP
Pierre Rochard claimed that Ripple is using millions of dollars to lobby for a diversified crypto reserve instead of a Bitcoin-focused strategy.
Crypto
Trump reaffirms commitment to make US the ‘world capital of crypto’ at Davos
This is the first direct crypto mention from President Donald Trump since taking office on Jan. 20.
Politics
Cynthia Lummis nominated to lead new Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets
Lummis stated that the subcommittee will bolster the idea of a US strategic Bitcoin reserve and will prevent crypto firms debanking.