On Jan. 9, 2024, discussions have been buzzing within the crypto community regarding the potential sale of $6.49 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC) by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This speculation arises from a court ruling issued on Dec. 30, in which U.S. Chief District Judge Richard Seeborg sanctioned the forfeiture of 69,370 bitcoin. [&hell
Kraken Offers Fee Credits for FTX Clients to Trade $50K in Crypto
Kraken has announced a new initiative for clients receiving funds from FTX on its platform. These clients will be eligible for fee credits, allowing them to trade up to $50,000 in cryptocurrency without incurring trading fees. Kraken Partners to Distribute FTX Funds In December, Kraken was chosen as a partner for distributing funds to former [&hell
Cardano Founder Unveils Next Steps For Scaling Solution Hydra
In a newly released video titled “The next steps for Hydra,” Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson outlined the trajectory of the Hydra scaling solution and provided insights into how independent companies will soon spearhead fresh developments in the ecosystem. The announcement comes shortly before the Hydra Doom initiative’s official conclusion, whic
a16z Launches Spring 2025 Crypto Startup Accelerator in San Francisco
Key Takeaways: Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has announced its Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX) program, set to take place in San Francisco during the spring of 2025. Applications for the CSX 04 cohort are open until February 7, 2025. The Crypto Startup Accelerator program, designed for early-stage startups utilizing blockchain te
Outgoing SEC Chief Gary Gensler says the Crypto industry is rife with bad actors
Outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission Chief Gary Gensler doubled down on his anti-crypto stance stating that the crypto industry is rife with bad actors and runs mostly on sentiments. Gensler made these remarks in an interview with Bloomberg where he was quizzed on his time at the SEC with his tenure coming to an end… […]
Crypto Industry Lobby Trump to Issue an Executive Order for a Bitcoin Reserve Within First 100 days
Key stakeholders in the crypto industry are currently lobbying President-Elect Donald Trump to issue an executive order establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve within his first 100 days in office. The stakeholders intensified their lobbying efforts following Donald Trump’s Pro crypto campaign and public comments on the possibility of a Bitcoin re
Lava Network Utility Token $LAVA Lists on Bybit, KuCoin, Gate Exchanges
Georgetown, Cayman Islands, 9th January 2025, Chainwire The post Lava Network Utility Token $LAVA Lists on Bybit, KuCoin, Gate Exchanges appeared first on Crypto-News.net.
Vanilla Finance Telegram Bot Explained: Sugar, Ice Cream Carts, and More
Ice cream and sugar aren’t just for kids. Take Vanilla Finance and its Telegram bot that lets you earn Sugar, upgrade your Ice Cream Cart, and position yourself for the highly anticipated Vanilla token airdrop.
Ripple CEO’s Dinner with Trump Sparks Speculation While XRPUSD Bearish
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty attended a private dinner with President-elect Donald Trump on January 6. Garlinghouse shared details of the dinner on social media, describing it as a “great dinner” and a “strong start to 2025,” according to bitcoin.com. Meanwhile, XRPUSD has been bearish on the intraday c
When Will Bitcoin’s Price Decline End? Key Factors to Watch
Bitcoin’s price has faced persistent downward pressure since reaching its all-time high of $108K on December 17, 2024,…