Ripple has pledged $5 million in XRP to support the inauguration events of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in January. This donation marks the largest cryptocurrency contribution ever made for a political event. Other major crypto firms, including Coinbase, Kraken, and Ondo Finance, have also committed $1 million each to the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee. These contributions will fund a series of celebrations, including parades, dinners, and exclusive reception

MicroStrategy’s Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, has proposed a bold plan to position the United States as a global leader in the digital economy. His strategy revolves around creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) to boost economic growth, strengthen the US dollar, and open new opportunities in the digital asset market.

This proposal coincides with MicroStrategy expanding its Board of Directors, adding three influential figures in crypto and finance. The company, the largest corporate h

Join Us in Łódź on February 1st, 2025

On February 1st, 2025, at the Medical University of Lodz’s Didactic Center in Poland, the second edition of the Crypto Community Conference will take place. Organized by the community, for the community, this event focuses on education and the promotion of blockchain technology. Expect 10 hours filled with 60 speakers, 30 exhibitor booths, and up to 1,500 participants. The first edition has already set a high standard—now you have the chance to see it for y

Investors in the Hawk Tuah meme coin have filed a lawsuit against its producers and promoters, accusing them of securities fraud after the token’s rapid collapse. The plaintiffs argue that the token was misleadingly presented as having shareholder-like benefits, violating securities regulations. Notably, Hailey Welch, associated with the project, is not named as a defendant and will not be directly involved in the legal proceedings.

Hawk Tuah’s launch in early December garnered significant atte

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first-ever dual Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), introduced by Hashdex and Franklin Templeton. This development provides institutional investors with simplified access to the two largest cryptocurrencies through spot-based investment options.

The Franklin Templeton Crypto Index ETF and Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF both received regulatory clearance. Franklin Templeton’s filing was approved faster than exp

The Bavarian State Office for Data Protection (BayLDA) has ordered World (formerly Worldcoin) to delete biometric data collected from users, citing violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The decision has sparked a legal battle, with World filing an appeal against the ruling.

BayLDA claims World’s data collection practices, including iris scans, lacked a sufficient legal basis and violated GDPR. The regulator has demanded the company establish a deletion procedure compliant

Craig Wright, who has long claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has received a 12-month jail sentence for contempt of court. The sentence, issued by a London court, is suspended for two years. Wright was found guilty of violating a court order by continuing to assert his identity as Nakamoto in legal claims.

The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) sued Wright, accusing him of ignoring a prior ruling that barred him from pursuing lawsuits related to his claims of being Bitcoin’

Today, the crypto market faces a major event as $2.62 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts are set to expire. This event is expected to trigger short-term price volatility for both BTC and ETH, which have recently seen price declines.

Bitcoin options dominate with $2.02 billion, while Ethereum accounts for $598.99 million. These expirations could significantly influence price movements, as traders adjust their positions. Bitcoin has over 20,700 contracts expiring today, sligh

Welcome back to our Spicy Projects series, where we highlight the hottest and most innovative Web3 projects. Today, we’re talking about SOIL Protocol, a platform that connects real businesses with blockchain. SOIL helps businesses grow and gives investors a simple way to earn stable returns.

What Are Real-World Assets (RWAs)?

To understand what makes SOIL so spicy, first, we need to talk about Real-World Assets (RWAs). RWAs are things that have real value, like houses, art, or loans. By puttin

Poles Ready for the Challenge
After years of intense preparations, testing, and countless hours spent perfecting their vehicle, Brochocki and Komar are ready to face some of the toughest conditions nature has to offer. Competing in the Dakar Rally is both a dream come true and an opportunity to showcase Polish determination and fighting spirit on the international stage.
The duo will compete in the SSV class, driving a specially adapted Can-Am Maverick x3 with the starting number #416. The vehic

Kraken’s new Layer-2 blockchain, Ink, has launched on the mainnet earlier than expected, driven by strong community backing and developer excitement. Originally planned for 2025, Ink's debut reflects the overwhelming demand shown through millions of testnet transactions and connected wallets.

Ink is built on the Optimism Superchain and focuses on decentralization and interoperability. Kraken plans to begin Stage 1 decentralization in January, introducing permissionless fault proofs to enhance t

Arthur Hayes, the CEO of BitMEX, has proposed that the United States devalue the price of gold and establish a Bitcoin reserve to boost its economic growth. In his latest article, Hayes suggests this bold move could help the Treasury quickly generate dollar credits, which could then be used to purchase Bitcoin (BTC). He believes this approach would strengthen the economy and secure the U.S.’s position as a global financial leader.

Hayes argues that devaluing gold could inject significant funds

Speculation is rising that MicroStrategy may temporarily halt Bitcoin (BTC) purchases in January due to a rumored blackout period affecting the issuance of shares or convertible debt. These blackout periods, often self-imposed by publicly traded companies, restrict certain financial activities to comply with regulations or avoid the appearance of impropriety.

According to a venture capitalist, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor faces restrictions in January that could prevent him from issuing co

Australian regulator ASIC has filed a lawsuit against Binance Australia Derivatives, accusing the company of failing to protect consumers by misclassifying over 500 retail clients as wholesale investors between July 2022 and April 2023. This misclassification allegedly deprived these clients of critical legal protections.

Retail clients in Australia are entitled to safeguards like a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), a Target Market Determination (TMD), and access to dispute resolution systems

The Senate Banking Committee has officially ended its attempt to renominate Caroline Crenshaw as an SEC Commissioner, confirming her term will conclude in January. This decision leaves a crucial vacancy in the SEC, which oversees the U.S. financial markets.

Crenshaw’s replacement must, by tradition, be a Democrat since no more than three of the five Commissioners can belong to the same political party. Her departure, alongside the expected resignation of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler in January, si

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek recently met with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida to discuss strategies for promoting crypto-friendly policies. The meeting focused on appointing pro-crypto figures to key government roles and exploring ways to overhaul the current regulatory landscape for the cryptocurrency sector.

In a significant move, Crypto.com withdrew its lawsuit against the SEC, signaling a potential shift in the exchange’s approach to U.S. regulations. The lawsuit, filed i

Bitwise has announced the launch of a Solana staking ETP, called BSOL, in the European Union. This move comes as the firm faces significant regulatory challenges in the United States, where efforts to introduce a Solana ETF have been stalled. The BSOL ETP aims to attract investors with staking rewards of up to 8% annually, offering an appealing alternative to US-based ETFs, which are prohibited from providing such returns due to securities laws.

This decision follows Bitwise’s acquisition of a

Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States have overtaken gold ETFs in assets under management (AUM), marking a significant shift in investor preference. This milestone reflects the growing popularity of Bitcoin as a modern alternative to traditional assets like gold. Despite gold ETFs having a 20-year advantage, Bitcoin ETFs have surged ahead within just a year of their launch in January 2024.

The approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the US has bridged the gap between cryptocurrency and traditional fi

Ledger users have become the latest targets of a sophisticated phishing scam, as scammers impersonate official Ledger communications to steal recovery phrases. These fake emails, crafted to appear legitimate, urge users to verify their recovery phrases on a fraudulent website, granting attackers full access to victims’ cryptocurrency wallets. The surge in holiday transactions adds urgency to the ongoing threat of crypto scams.

The phishing campaign, detailed by tech news outlet Bleeping Compute

Deutsche Bank has unveiled a groundbreaking Layer-2 (L2) blockchain solution to address the compliance challenges of using public blockchains in traditional finance (TradFi). Named Project Dama 2, this initiative is part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian and involves major financial institutions exploring blockchain technology for asset tokenization.

This innovative L2 protocol enhances public blockchains like Ethereum, focusing on cost efficiency, security, and re