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Major Pi Network Warning Concerning All Users: Details
TL;DR
Pi Network reminded its community to stay vigilant by relying solely on official communication channels to ensure maximum protection.
Despite millions completing KYC procedures, some users remain stuck in the process. Pi Network urged them to take additional liveness checks and sign token acknowledgments to avoid delays in migrating to the long-awaited open mainnet.
Stay Safe, Pi Network Users
The controversial cryptocurrency project – Pi Network – took it to X to advise users to refer
Pi Network reminded its community to stay vigilant by relying solely on official communication channels to ensure maximum protection.
Despite millions completing KYC procedures, some users remain stuck in the process. Pi Network urged them to take additional liveness checks and sign token acknowledgments to avoid delays in migrating to the long-awaited open mainnet.
Stay Safe, Pi Network Users
The controversial cryptocurrency project – Pi Network – took it to X to advise users to refer
Calm Before the Storm? BTC Stable At $102K Ahead of FOMC Meeting (Market Watch)
Bitcoin’s price faced some turbulence late last night but has managed to recover most losses and now sits above $102,000 in preparation for today’s FOMC meeting.
The altcoins have retraced over the past 24 hours, with the likes of SOL, DOGE, LINK, and ADA charting the most substantial losses.
BTC Awaits FOMC
After the massive volatility endured last Monday, when BTC’s price went on several fluctuations that drove it to under $100,000 before it charted a new all-time high above $109,000, the a
The altcoins have retraced over the past 24 hours, with the likes of SOL, DOGE, LINK, and ADA charting the most substantial losses.
BTC Awaits FOMC
After the massive volatility endured last Monday, when BTC’s price went on several fluctuations that drove it to under $100,000 before it charted a new all-time high above $109,000, the a
Binance Freezes Cardano (ADA) Transactions Temporarily: What You Need to Know
TL;DR
Binance will support Cardano’s Plomin hard fork upgrade.
Despite the company’s upcoming temporary suspension of ADA transactions, the asset’s price remains rather unaffected, with mixed analyst predictions on its next move.
The Network Upgrade
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange announced that it will temporarily halt the deposits and withdrawals of tokens on the Cardano (ADA) network on January 29. The effort aims to support its network upgrade and hard fork “to ensure the bes
Binance will support Cardano’s Plomin hard fork upgrade.
Despite the company’s upcoming temporary suspension of ADA transactions, the asset’s price remains rather unaffected, with mixed analyst predictions on its next move.
The Network Upgrade
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange announced that it will temporarily halt the deposits and withdrawals of tokens on the Cardano (ADA) network on January 29. The effort aims to support its network upgrade and hard fork “to ensure the bes
Altcoin Meltdown Continues, ETH Angst Rises, but BTC Remains Resilient
Crypto markets are down a further 2.7% on the day, with total capitalization falling to $3.6 trillion, and altcoins are taking the brunt of the fall.
“Capital is unlikely to rotate from BTC to alts because the majority of CT [crypto Twitter] is self-confessed to be mostly in altcoins,” observed trader ‘TXMC’ on Jan. 29.
Analyst James Check concurred, stating that it is “very clear” before adding, “CT is massively underinvested in Bitcoin, overweight alts, and specifically the alts that didn’t
“Capital is unlikely to rotate from BTC to alts because the majority of CT [crypto Twitter] is self-confessed to be mostly in altcoins,” observed trader ‘TXMC’ on Jan. 29.
Analyst James Check concurred, stating that it is “very clear” before adding, “CT is massively underinvested in Bitcoin, overweight alts, and specifically the alts that didn’t
X Announces Partnership With Visa to Power New Digital Wallet
It is “another milestone for the Everything App,” said X CEO Linda Yaccarino on Jan 28. “Visa is our first partner for the X Money account, which will debut later this year,” she added.
The social media company will use Visa Direct, Visa’s solution for real-time money transfers, to load money into X Money’s wallet. The latter can be used to connect to a debit card to pay other users and to transfer money back to bank accounts.
X Money will launch later in 2025 and compete with established play
The social media company will use Visa Direct, Visa’s solution for real-time money transfers, to load money into X Money’s wallet. The latter can be used to connect to a debit card to pay other users and to transfer money back to bank accounts.
X Money will launch later in 2025 and compete with established play
Donald Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Accumulates $370M in Crypto Assets
World Liberty Financial (WLF) – a venture linked to Donald Trump and his family – has been on an aggressive accumulation spree.
In fact, the public wallet associated with WLF now holds $370.4 million in assets across 44 distinct cryptocurrencies.
WLF Targets DeFi Leadership
According to Santiment’s findings, these accumulation strategies signal its growing influence in decentralized finance (DeFi).
Key holdings include 59,269 ETH (+3,921% since pre-inauguration), 647 WBTC (+3,570%), and 19,3
In fact, the public wallet associated with WLF now holds $370.4 million in assets across 44 distinct cryptocurrencies.
WLF Targets DeFi Leadership
According to Santiment’s findings, these accumulation strategies signal its growing influence in decentralized finance (DeFi).
Key holdings include 59,269 ETH (+3,921% since pre-inauguration), 647 WBTC (+3,570%), and 19,3
Ripple Secures Money Transmitter Licenses in New York and Texas, Expanding US Operations
Digital asset infrastructure company Ripple has announced securing Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in New York and Texas.
With these new licenses, Ripple now holds over 50 MTLs. Both Texas and New York have strict regulatory frameworks and high compliance standards.
Ripple’s MTL Expansion
According to the official press release, Ripple Payments’ Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) allow US customers to utilize a compliant version of its cross-border payments platform, with the blockchain comp
With these new licenses, Ripple now holds over 50 MTLs. Both Texas and New York have strict regulatory frameworks and high compliance standards.
Ripple’s MTL Expansion
According to the official press release, Ripple Payments’ Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) allow US customers to utilize a compliant version of its cross-border payments platform, with the blockchain comp
MiCA Framework Brings 4 Leading Crypto Exchanges Under Unified EU Regulations
Four leading cryptocurrency exchanges have recently secured full licenses under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
MiCA, which became effective on December 30, 2024, provides a unified regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) operating across the European Economic Area (EEA).
Crypto.com announced on January 27 that its Malta entity received a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). According to the press release shar
MiCA, which became effective on December 30, 2024, provides a unified regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) operating across the European Economic Area (EEA).
Crypto.com announced on January 27 that its Malta entity received a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). According to the press release shar
Bitfinex Explains Bitcoin’s Monday Plunge
Risk assets faced a meltdown caused by rising concerns over a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model created by the AI startup DeepSeek. This model, dubbed R1, rivals o1, another one created by the American AI research company OpenAI. At the time of writing, DeepSeek’s AI assistant had dethroned ChatGPT as the most downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store.
Due to bitcoin’s (BTC) correlation with the equities market, the asset fell alongside equities, and major indexes like the S&P 500, the
Due to bitcoin’s (BTC) correlation with the equities market, the asset fell alongside equities, and major indexes like the S&P 500, the
3 Reasons Bitcoin Could Break Records Again This February
TL;DR
Despite the brief price dip at the start of the business week, Bitcoin (BTC) seems capable of tapping a fresh all-time high in the following weeks.
Nevertheless, there’s also a dark horse in this prediction game, as the next FOMC meeting is right around the corner.
New Peak in Just a Few Days?
Despite its enhanced volatility since the beginning of 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a bullish mode and is among the best-performing leading cryptocurrencies. Prior to Donald Trump’s inauguratio
Despite the brief price dip at the start of the business week, Bitcoin (BTC) seems capable of tapping a fresh all-time high in the following weeks.
Nevertheless, there’s also a dark horse in this prediction game, as the next FOMC meeting is right around the corner.
New Peak in Just a Few Days?
Despite its enhanced volatility since the beginning of 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a bullish mode and is among the best-performing leading cryptocurrencies. Prior to Donald Trump’s inauguratio
Ethereum Price Analysis: Can ETH Finally Break Out of Its Corrective Phase?
Ethereum’s price went through a frustrating correction at the start of the week. However, things could change soon, and a rebound might occur in the coming weeks.
Technical Analysis
By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage)
The Daily Chart
On the daily chart, the asset has been making lower highs and lows since getting rejected from the $4,000 resistance level. The $3,500 level has also been lost and has turned into resistance.
At the moment, the market is testing the key $3,000 support level and th
Technical Analysis
By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage)
The Daily Chart
On the daily chart, the asset has been making lower highs and lows since getting rejected from the $4,000 resistance level. The $3,500 level has also been lost and has turned into resistance.
At the moment, the market is testing the key $3,000 support level and th
Ripple CEO Takes on Bitcoin Maximalists in XRP Reserve Debate
Over the weekend, debate flared within the crypto community regarding the possible inclusion of other cryptocurrencies apart from Bitcoin in a proposed U.S. digital asset reserve, with XRP catching the most flak.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has now responded to the criticism, defending XRP’s potential role while denouncing the divisive nature of maximalism in the crypto space.
A Call for Unity
The Ripple exec took to X on Monday, stressing the need for collaboration within the crypto industr
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has now responded to the criticism, defending XRP’s potential role while denouncing the divisive nature of maximalism in the crypto space.
A Call for Unity
The Ripple exec took to X on Monday, stressing the need for collaboration within the crypto industr
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Recovery, Important Shiba Inu (SHIB) News, and More: Bits Recap Jan 28
TL;DR
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to approximately $103K after a severe dip, with analysts anticipating a new price discovery phase and potential record highs.
Shytoshi Kusama stepped down as Shiba Inu’s lead developer, sparking mixed reactions. Their announcement coincided with a brief plunge in SHIB’s price.
Most meme coins are in the green today (January 28), but Pudgy Penguins dropped 16%, raising concerns about a possible “rug pull.”
BTC Returns to Green Territory
The primary cryptocurrency w
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to approximately $103K after a severe dip, with analysts anticipating a new price discovery phase and potential record highs.
Shytoshi Kusama stepped down as Shiba Inu’s lead developer, sparking mixed reactions. Their announcement coincided with a brief plunge in SHIB’s price.
Most meme coins are in the green today (January 28), but Pudgy Penguins dropped 16%, raising concerns about a possible “rug pull.”
BTC Returns to Green Territory
The primary cryptocurrency w
These Altcoins Lead the Market Recovery As Bitcoin Gains $5K (Market Watch)
Bitcoin’s adventure below $100,000 didn’t last long as the asset reclaimed that level in the past 12 hours and even spiked to over $103,000 earlier today.
The altcoins have also recovered from the Monday morning crash, with some, such as XRP, DOGE, and ADA, posting notable gains.
BTC Eyes $103K
Recall the highly fluctuating price movements that bitcoin encountered last Monday when the asset plunged from $106,000 to under $100,000 in the morning, just to skyrocket by over nine grand in an hour
The altcoins have also recovered from the Monday morning crash, with some, such as XRP, DOGE, and ADA, posting notable gains.
BTC Eyes $103K
Recall the highly fluctuating price movements that bitcoin encountered last Monday when the asset plunged from $106,000 to under $100,000 in the morning, just to skyrocket by over nine grand in an hour
Bitcoin Records Double-Digit Gains in 8 of 12 Februaries: Will History Repeat?
Eight of the past twelve months of February going back to 2013 have seen double-digit gains for Bitcoin, according to Coinglass. The average gain for the second month of the year is 15.6%.
Moreover, only two Februaries over the past twelve years have been months of decline, namely in 2014 and 2020. The asset remained flat in February 2018 and 2023, both bear market years.
February 2013 saw the largest gain, with a 62% surge over the month, while the second-highest was in 2024, when BTC surged
Moreover, only two Februaries over the past twelve years have been months of decline, namely in 2014 and 2020. The asset remained flat in February 2018 and 2023, both bear market years.
February 2013 saw the largest gain, with a 62% surge over the month, while the second-highest was in 2024, when BTC surged
Why Is the Ripple (XRP) Price Up Today?
TL;DR
XRP saw a significant 12% recovery, regaining momentum and outperforming many major cryptocurrencies.
Check out some of the possible factors that may have fueled the pump.
What’s Driving the Surge?
Ripple’s native token took a major blow on January 27, with its price dropping from over $3.10 to below $2.80 in a matter of hours. The downturn was most likely caused by the overall market crash, which negatively affected countless overleveraged traders.
Today, though, the landscape looks
XRP saw a significant 12% recovery, regaining momentum and outperforming many major cryptocurrencies.
Check out some of the possible factors that may have fueled the pump.
What’s Driving the Surge?
Ripple’s native token took a major blow on January 27, with its price dropping from over $3.10 to below $2.80 in a matter of hours. The downturn was most likely caused by the overall market crash, which negatively affected countless overleveraged traders.
Today, though, the landscape looks
KuCoin Pleads Guilty to Unlicensed Money Transfer Operation, Faces $300M Penalty
Seychelles-based crypto exchange – KuCoin – has pleaded guilty to conducting an unlicensed money-transmitting business. As per the agreement, KuCoin faces monetary penalties of more than $297 million, which includes a forfeiture of $184.5 million and a fine of $112.9 million.
KuCoin will also be suspending its US market activities for two years. Founders Michael Gan and Eric Tang will relinquish $2.7 million and withdraw entirely from the company’s leadership under the terms of a deferred prose
KuCoin will also be suspending its US market activities for two years. Founders Michael Gan and Eric Tang will relinquish $2.7 million and withdraw entirely from the company’s leadership under the terms of a deferred prose
Bitcoin Reclaims $103K As Second Phase of Price Discovery Begins: Analyst
Bitcoin has recovered from its twelve-day low of just below $98,000 on Monday to reach an intraday high of $103,100 during the Tuesday morning Asian trading session. The asset only spent a few hours in the five-figure territory, finding solid support from which to bounce.
On Jan. 28, analyst ‘Rekt Capital’ said that Bitcoin had completed its first price discovery uptrend and most likely completed its initial price discovery correction.
“Bitcoin should be able to embark on its second price disc
On Jan. 28, analyst ‘Rekt Capital’ said that Bitcoin had completed its first price discovery uptrend and most likely completed its initial price discovery correction.
“Bitcoin should be able to embark on its second price disc
Nvidia Stock Crashed 17% As DeepSeek OpenSource AI Revolution Slaps Down US Stocks
Wall Street feared Monday that a flashy showing by a Chinese open-source AI startup meant the Internet won’t need faster chips.
The decline in Nvidia shares was dramatic on Monday, starting off the morning with a bang. NVDA went into free fall right out of the gate. Within minutes of the stock exchanges’ opening, the hot chipmaker’s stock fell from $142 per share to $124 per share.
Nvidia Stock, Other Semiconductors Crash
After that, the Santa Clara, California company’s stock continued to tu
The decline in Nvidia shares was dramatic on Monday, starting off the morning with a bang. NVDA went into free fall right out of the gate. Within minutes of the stock exchanges’ opening, the hot chipmaker’s stock fell from $142 per share to $124 per share.
Nvidia Stock, Other Semiconductors Crash
After that, the Santa Clara, California company’s stock continued to tu
Breaking Bad Actor Dean Norris’ X Account Used for $8M Meme Coin Scam
Dean Norris, best known for his role in Breaking Bad, has become the target of hackers again.
His X account was recently compromised to promote a fraudulent meme coin named DEAN.
Details from the Exploit
An X user who shared a screenshot of the deleted posts described the incident as one of the “most believable” scams they had ever seen on the platform.
The attack began with a tweet from Norris’s official account on the social media platform, which falsely announced the creation of his crypt
His X account was recently compromised to promote a fraudulent meme coin named DEAN.
Details from the Exploit
An X user who shared a screenshot of the deleted posts described the incident as one of the “most believable” scams they had ever seen on the platform.
The attack began with a tweet from Norris’s official account on the social media platform, which falsely announced the creation of his crypt