Tesla CEO Elon Musk has big plans to move much of the US government's databases over to the blockchain, according to close sources. Fortune Magazine suggests the government may use Solana. Musk has begun to discuss using blockchain technology to streamline the government’s IT systems and cut unnecessary costs, according...
Roger Ver Seeks Donald Trump’s Help Amid Potential US Extradition
Ver claims U.S. authorities are targeting him for his crypto activism, urging Trump’s support to avoid a potential 109-year prison sentence. Roger Ver has publicly pleaded for assistance from U.S. President Donald Trump, expressing fears that he could soon face extradition from Spain to the United States. In a video...
Zoth Launches First Ever RWA Restaking Layer with ZeUSD, Announces Exclusive Pre-Deposit Campaign
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, January 27th, 2025] Zoth has unveiled its Pre-Deposit Campaign, as a part of its launch of the world’s first restaking layer for Real-World Asset Finance (RWAFi) that is designed to bridge the stability and trust of TradFi with the scalability and innovation of DeFi. Zoth’s...
Wall Street Pepe ICO Bags $60M as Launch Day Approaches – Could WEPE Explode?
Wall Street Pepe is experiencing explosive growth in its ICO. The project has raised over $60 million before its official launch, and investors worldwide are rushing to get in. Some big-name crypto commentators are talking about Wall Street Pepe (WEPE) – with one expecting it to generate major returns. Wall Street...
XRP, Solana Prices Crash but New L2 Project Solaxy Hits $15M in Presale
XRP and Solana have been feeling the heat lately, with their prices tumbling as the crypto market sells off. But while some tokens are losing momentum, smart investors are already scouting for under-the-radar opportunities. Enter Solaxy – a new Layer-2 project currently in presale that has just passed the $15...
CryptoQuant CEO Highlights Similarities Between Meme Coins and Art Markets
Ju says the value of memecoins is determined through narrative, just like collectors do in the art market. Meme coins are considered inherently worthless and possibly without a future, but Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of the crypto analytics platform CryptoQuant, thinks otherwise. In fact, he has likened...
TORN Enjoys Uptick After Court Overturns Tornado Cash Sanctions
TORN achieved its highest price since November, 2024, following a court decision overturning OFAC sanctions against Tornado Cash. TORN, the native token of beleaguered crypto mixer Tornado Cash, enjoyed a brief renaissance over the last two days following news that a court had overturned sanctions imposed on the platform by...
How Will Crypto Markets React as $3B in Bitcoin Options Expire Today?
Friday has come around again, and the end of the week means another Bitcoin options expiry event as spot markets are retreating. Around 30,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Jan. 24, and they have a notional value of roughly $3.1 billion. This week’s expiry event is slightly larger...
Better Markets Files Amicus Brief Backing SEC in Ripple Case
Better Markets says the XRP ruling narrowed the definition of investment contracts and put many crypto offerings beyond the reach of the law. Better Markets, a non-profit advocating for financial reform, has filed an Amicus brief supporting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its ongoing legal battle with...
Harry Jung Appointed to Guide CFTC’s Crypto and Digital Asset Strategy
Trump-era CFTC leadership appoints Harry Jung, former Citigroup executive, to advance the agency’s digital assets agenda. In a leadership shakeup at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Acting Chair Caroline Pham appointed Harry Jung as Acting Chief of Staff on Wednesday. Jung, who previously served as Pham’s Counselor and Senior...
