46% of crypto VC funds went to US startups in Q4, and Trump could boost that
Experts predict that under the incoming Trump administration, the capital going into US crypto startups will only increase.
US consumer finance watchdog sued for treating digital wallets like banks
The new December ruling from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau impacts payment apps and digital wallets offered by large non-bank companies.
Swiss state-owned bank PostFinance launches ETH staking
PostFinance, which serves around 2.7 million customers across Switzerland, says it will allow people to stake starting from just 0.1 Ether.
Measly $150K target for Bitcoin this cycle is ‘silly low,’ says trader
A Bitcoin price of $150,000 may be “absolutely silly low,” says a crypto trader, citing the expected widespread adoption by countries and corporations that will use it as a store of value.
Trump plans executive order making crypto a national priority: Report
The executive order would instruct regulatory agencies to work with the industry and create a crypto council to represent the industry, according to people familiar with the plans.
Phantom crypto wallet raises $150M in Series C at $3B valuation
Phantom said the $150 million funding round accelerates Phantom’s mission to become the world’s biggest consumer finance platform.
Stablecoin for cyber-scammers launches, Sony L2 drama: Asia Express
Marketplace for cyber-scammers launches its own stablecoin, Sony L2 collides with reality, Lazarus stole $650M crypto in 2024. Asia Express.
Senator Lummis claims FDIC destroyed Operation Chokepoint 2.0 docs
“You must ensure your staff cease and desist destruction of all materials and end retaliatory actions immediately,” Lummis wrote.
Trump’s potential Treasury secretary pick ‘sees no reason’ for US CBDC
The president-elect cannot officially nominate anyone until after he is inaugurated on Jan. 20, but the US Senate has been holding hearings to question his potential picks.
Cardano (ADA) ‘bottomed’ and on verge of ‘grand bull market’ — Peter Brandt
ADA looks ready to chase new all-time highs according to a handful of Cardano price metrics.