Tether is stepping into AI filmmaking, with CEO Paolo Ardoino hyping its scalability, speed, and cost benefits. They’ve already hired 30 AI specialists and aim to hit 200 by mid-2025
🗿 2017: "Bitcoin is a fraud!" declared JPMorgan's CEO, threatening to fire any employee trading BTC 😭 2018: "Blockchain is real, but crypto? Meh." 😕 2021: "Bitcoin is as useless as a pet rock." 😭 2023: JPMorgan’s Chase bans crypto transactions for UK clients citing fraud concerns 😊 2025: "Bitcoin and gold are structurally key investments," whispers JPMorgan
👍 From denial to acceptance, it seems Bitcoin has finally won JPMorgan's heart
In Pakistan, a trader was kidnapped and forced to pay a $340,000 ransom in digital assets via Binance. Among the suspects are a counterterrorism officer and another policeman under investigation 👮
⚠️ A stark reminder to always prioritize your safety, frens!
1️⃣ DeFi regains momentum with innovative cross-chain protocols 2️⃣ Stablecoins reach new heights, powering global remittances 3️⃣ Meme coins take a creative turn, adding utility to fun 4️⃣ Web3 gaming attracts mainstream players with immersive economies 5️⃣ Central banks ramp up CBDC launches in response to crypto growth
Arthur Hayes suggests the crypto market will peak by the end of Q1 due to increased dollar liquidity. Afterward, he foresees a major correction, advising to sell in March.
🪙Bitcoin now worth more than JP Morgan, Visa, and MasterCard
Bitcoin now surpasses JP Morgan, Visa, and MasterCard combined, with its market cap also outpacing Facebook, Tesla, and silver in 2024 - only 22% away from overtaking Google and 800% from beating gold.
The crypto market is approaching a pivotal moment with Donald Trump taking office on January 20.
Analyst Altcoin Buzz has highlighted three alt coins with strong bullish signals, predicting a rally this month:
💰 SOL: On January 23, the SEC will make a decision on Grayscale’s application to convert its Solana Trust into a spot ETF. This could lead to price fluctuations for Solana as investors closely watch the potential ETF approval.
💰 ONDO: A leader in the tokenization of real-world assets. January could bring growth for ONDO, especially after Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial recently acquired a significant amount of ONDO tokens.
💰 SUI: Up 484.12% since January 2024, SUI has become a significant player in the DeFi space. Recently, Sui launched the portable gaming device SuiPlayOX1 Web3. This move could further solidify its dominance in the crypto and gaming sectors.
Nexo: Bitcoin could rise to $250,000 in 2025. Additionally, the total crypto market capitalization might surpass that of gold within the next decade.
Standard Chartered: We anticipate a twofold increase in $BTC, driven by pension funds investing in spot crypto ETFs and MicroStrategy increasing its purchases.
CoinShares: Bitcoin’s price is expected to range between $80,000 and $150,000.
Bit Mining: Bitcoin could climb to $180,000–$190,000, but a correction to $80,000 is also possible.
Matrixport: $BTC may reach $160,000.
Galaxy Digital: Bitcoin is projected to hit $185,000 by Q4 2025.
Maple Finance: By the end of the year, $BTC is expected to trade between $180,000 and $200,000.
😲 Syria Proposes Bitcoin Legalization and CBDC Launch
The Syrian Center for Economic Research suggests legalizing Bitcoin, issuing a CBDC, and creating a regulatory framework 🚀The goal? Economic support and a "financial rebirth" for the country
◽️G7 or BRICS countries to establish strategic Bitcoin reserves. ◾️7 US tech giants to build Bitcoin reserves. ◽️Stablecoin market cap to exceed $400B. ◾️Bitcoin Layer-2 blockchains to drive DeFi growth. ◽️ Launch of multiple crypto-focused ETFs. ◾️ Global crypto market cap to surpass $8T. ◽️ The US to reclaim its role as the crypto capital of the world.
Colin Wu points out that the Federal Reserve cannot block the creation of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Trump could fast-track this by directing the Treasury to use the Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) for BTC purchases or push Congress to legislate BTC as part of a Strategic Reserve Act ➡️