Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

01/23/2025 13:17:25

Solana Achieves $200B Monthly DEX Volume, Marking DeFi Milestone

Derived from @CoinGapeMedia, Solana has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first blockchain to achieve $200 billion in monthly decentralized exchange (DEX) volume. This achievement highlights Solana's increasing influence and innovation within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Th...

01/23/2025 13:16:16

Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Released by Kidnappers in France

As per @CoinGapeMedia, David Balland, the co-founder of Ledger, has been released by kidnappers in France. The news was shared with gratitude towards the authorities and all involved in ensuring his safe return. The incident highlights the risks faced by prominent figures in the cryptocurrency indus...

01/23/2025 13:16:07

Solana Stablecoin Supply Surpasses $10B, Potential Impact on $SOL

According to Crypto Economy, Solana's stablecoin supply has reached an all-time high, exceeding $10 billion for the first time. This milestone reflects increased confidence and adoption of Solana's blockchain technology. The surge is largely driven by recent memecoin launches, such as $TRUMP and $ME...

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01/23/2025 13:01:02

BlackRock CEO Advocates for SEC Approval on Tokenization of Bonds and Stocks

As reported by Cointelegraph, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has expressed his desire for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve the tokenization of bonds and stocks. This statement highlights a significant interest from a major financial institution in integrating blockchain technol...

01/23/2025 12:46:20

AIntivirus Memecoin Launches with $27M Market Cap, Inspired by John McAfee

As per CryptoSlate, Janice McAfee, the wife of the late cybersecurity expert John McAfee, has announced the launch of AIntivirus (AINTI), a memecoin project inspired by her husband's legacy. The token, which went live on January 23, quickly reached a $100 million market cap before stabilizing at aro...

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01/23/2025 12:46:00

Solana Achieves $200B in Monthly DEX Volume, a First for Any Chain

Citing @Cointelegraph, Solana has become the first blockchain to reach $200 billion in monthly decentralized exchange (DEX) volume. This milestone highlights Solana's growing influence and adoption within the cryptocurrency industry. The achievement underscores the platform's scalability and efficie...

01/23/2025 12:30:21

Retail Demand for Bitcoin Remains Strong Amid Weaker Crypto Markets

As reported by @CoinDesk, retail demand for Bitcoin ($BTC) continues to be robust, offering a solid foundation for the cryptocurrency markets, which are generally experiencing weakness. This insight was shared by analysts @godbole17 and @FranciscoMemor in the Crypto Daybook Americas. The ongoing int...

01/23/2025 11:45:23

Cathie Wood Discusses Trump's Memecoin and Crypto's Evolution

As per Altcoinbuzz, Cathie Wood, CEO and CIO of ARK Invest, recently shared her views on President Trump's memecoin, $TRUMP, during an interview with Bloomberg TV. Wood acknowledged the coin's role in the evolving crypto landscape, despite its current lack of utility compared to established cryptocu...

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01/23/2025 11:31:17

Cardano Founder Warns of AI Crypto Scam Involving John McAfee

According to @Utoday_en, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has raised concerns about a new AI-driven cryptocurrency scam. He claims that the late John McAfee is being used as a figurehead in this dubious scheme. The warning was issued on January 23, 2025, highlighting the potential risks as...

01/23/2025 11:16:26

Trader Achieves 62x Profit, Turning $688K into $42.7M with MELANIA

As reported by @CoinGapeMedia, a trader has made a remarkable profit by turning an initial investment of $688,000 into $42.7 million. The trader purchased 5.2 million MELANIA tokens at a price of $0.13 each and later sold them at $8.34, achieving a 62x return on investment. This significant gain hig...

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01/23/2025 10:45:45

Cathie Wood Dismisses $TRUMP, Favors $BTC, $ETH, $SOL

According to @Cointelegraph, Cathie Wood has expressed her disinterest in purchasing $TRUMP, labeling it a 'useless memecoin.' Instead, she continues to place her bets on established cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), and Solana ($SOL). This statement reflects her ongoing inve...

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01/23/2025 10:31:03

Remittix's PayFi Project Presale Reaches $5 Million

Based on @CoinJournal, Remittix has announced the launch of its PayFi project, with the presale reaching a significant milestone of $5 million. The announcement was made on January 23, 2025. PayFi aims to revolutionize the financial technology sector by providing innovative solutions for digital pay...

01/23/2025 10:30:54

Whale Trader Misses $180M Profit on TRUMP Coin Sale, Lookonchain Reports

In accordance with The Daily Hodl, blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain reports that a whale trader, known as 'LeBron,' missed out on a $180 million profit by selling the Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin too early. LeBron sold over 4.5 million TRUMP at an average price of $1 per coin, before the asse...

01/23/2025 10:17:18

Deribit Reports 99% Growth in 2024 Options Trading Volume to $743 Billion

According to @wublockchain12, Deribit has announced a significant increase in its 2024 options trading volume, which grew by 99% to reach $743 billion. The total trading volume saw a 95% year-over-year increase, rising from $608 billion in 2023 to $1.185 trillion in 2024. On November 12, 2024, Derib...

01/23/2025 10:16:14

Shiba Inu Sees Millions of SHIB Burned in Recent Push

As per @Utoday_en, Shiba Inu has experienced a significant increase in its burn rate, with millions of $SHIB tokens being destroyed. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce the circulating supply of the cryptocurrency, potentially increasing its value. The burn rate push is a strategic...

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01/23/2025 10:16:01

RFK Jr.'s Bitcoin Holdings Reach Up to $5M Amid Nomination

Based on Finbold, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former independent presidential candidate and nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, disclosed his financial holdings to the Office of Government Ethics. The disclosure, dated January 21, reveals significant investments in Bitcoin, valued betwe...