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Why Ethereum Urgently Needs ZK: Vitalik Announces ZK-EVM Enters Alpha
The most frequently asked question recently is, "How to..."The narrative around Ethereum refers to the overarching story or perspective that is being told about Ethereum within the cryptocurrency and blockchain community, as well as in the broader?Indeed, Ethereum's main focus in 2017 was ICOs and t...
Robert Kiyosaki Warns Silver Market Near Peak, Predicts Major Pullback
Silver’s rally may be nearing a dangerous peak, with growing speculation and selling pressure signaling a sharp pullback ahead even as long-term bullish conviction remains intact, according to Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki.Robert Kiyosaki Says Silver Crash Is Likely as Peaking Signals Fl...
Bakkt to Acquire Stablecoin Infrastructure Company DTR
According to The Block, blockchain infrastructure company Bakkt (NYSE: BKKT) announced plans to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider Distributed Technologies Research Ltd. (DTR), completing the transaction by issuing more than 9.0 million Class A common shares. Notably, DTR founder Akshay Nahe...
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams Launches 'NYC Token,' Surges Then Drops on Solana
BlockBeats News: On January 13, according to Fortune, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of a cryptocurrency called "NYC Token" after leaving office. He stated that the project aims to raise funds to combat anti-Semitism and anti-American sentiment, as well as promote blockch...
Pump.fun Transfers 148 Million USDC and USDT to Kraken
According to analyst Ash Monitor, on January 13, pump.fun transferred another 148 million USDC and USDT, which were obtained from the sale of $PUMP tokens during the ICO. Since November 15, 2025, the project team has cumulatively transferred 753 million stablecoins raised during the June 2025 ICO to...
U.S. Senators Propose Bill to Protect Crypto Developers as Regulatory Framework Nears
According to The Block, on January 12, U.S. Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis and Democratic Senator Ron Wyden jointly introduced the "Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act," which clearly states that software developers who do not control users' funds should not be considered money transmitters. The ...
CITIC Securities Forecasts a Fed Rate Cut of Approximately 50 Basis Points in 2026
According to a ChainCatcher report citing Jin Ten News, a CITIC Securities research report indicated that the seasonally adjusted U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December 2025, below the expected 65,000. The employment growth in December was still weak, mainly concentrated in healthcare...
U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Delays CLARITY Act Markup to Late January
WASHINGTON, D.C. — January 15, 2025 — The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has postponed its crucial markup of the landmark CLARITY Act, moving the pivotal cryptocurrency legislation session from January 15 to the final week of January. Committee Chairman John Boozman confirmed this strategic delay...
Cardano Founder Criticizes Trump Crypto Policy for Derailing Bipartisan Regulation
In a revealing interview that has sent ripples through the financial technology sector, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson delivered a stark assessment of U.S. cryptocurrency policy, arguing that actions under the Trump administration have proven more detrimental to the industry’s regulatory progress...
SEC Delays Review of PENGU and T. Rowe Price Crypto ETFs
BlockBeats news: On January 13, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an extension of the review period for the Canary Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) ETF and the T. Rowe Price active crypto ETF. The former plans to list on Cboe BZX, offering exposure to the Pudgy Penguins NFT ecosystem...
U.S. CFTC Reforms Innovation Committee with Crypto Industry Leaders
According to a ChainCatcher report citing CoinDesk, the newly appointed chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, released a statement on Monday stating that the agency is currently reorganizing its advisory groups and re-establishing the Innovation Committee. The co...
ZKP Presale Auction Sparks $1.7B Projections Amid ETH and Ethena Sideways Movement
Discussion around the best crypto to buy now is becoming more intense as funds divide between established names and early access options. Ethereum price continues to hover in the low to mid $3,000 range, with the ETH BTC pair moving back above a short-term average. At the same time, Ethena Price is ...
Bitmine Stakes 154,208 ETH Worth $478.77M, Total Staked ETH Reaches $4.15B
Odaily Planet News: According to Onchain Lens monitoring, Bitmine (@BitMNR) has further staked 154,208 ETH, valued at $478.77 million. Currently, Bitmine has a total of 1,344,224 ETH staked, with a total value of $4.15 billion.
SEC Chair Says Venezuela's Bitcoin Seizure by U.S. Authorities Remains Uncertain
Odaily Planet Daily News: U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated in an interview with Fox Business that it remains to be seen whether the U.S. authorities would seize Venezuela's purported Bitcoin holdings if the country's president were arrested. Regarding reports that Venezuela holds $60 billion worth ...
AlphaTON Signs $46M Compute Infrastructure Deal to Expand Cocoon AI Deployment
BlockBeats News: On January 13, AlphaTON Capital Corp, a TON token treasury company, signed a $46 million computational infrastructure agreement to scale its deployment on Cocoon AI, a decentralized AI network built on Telegram. The agreement will introduce 576 NVIDIA B300 chips, scheduled for deliv...
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