Category: crypto

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is now the favorite on political betting markets to be the first Trump cabinet member to leave, with odds jumping due to backlash over her defense of fatal shootings in Minnesota. Republicans, including Sens. Tillis and Murkowski, have called for her to step down, signaling a shift in support for…

DeLorean DMC token rebounds over 200% after Binance removes futures trading, indicating renewed organic market demand surge. The removal of DMC perpetuals led to a sharp comeback, highlighting a market structure reset rather than a fundamental shift. The community supported the token during periods of extreme volatility, emphasizing the importance of spot-led participation over derivatives-driven…

Ripple Labs executives have sold or distributed 58.515 billion XRP tokens since 2012. XRP launched with 100 billion tokens, 80% to Ripple Labs and 20% to founders. An escrow system locked 55 billion XRP in 2017, releasing up to 1 billion monthly. Legal challenges and market cycles have accompanied XRP’s distribution.

XRP has maintained a price level around $2 for approximately 14 months, with funding rates on major cryptocurrency exchanges remaining negative since December. Market observers are monitoring for signs of a potential trend reversal, with technical analysis suggesting similarities to previous price movements in 2025. XRP remains below key resistance levels, with bullish divergence on…

Media personality Tucker Carlson and economist Peter Schiff debated Bitcoin’s potential to replace the U.S. dollar, with Schiff criticizing Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic value and non-monetary demand. Schiff also criticized fiscal policy under both Democratic and Republican administrations, attributing economic pressures to the termination of the gold standard in 1971.

South Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow up to 10% of public funds to be invested in Bitcoin. The proposal mirrors a failed attempt in 2025 and reflects a growing trend among U.S. states to explore Bitcoin as a reserve asset. The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative…

Citrea has launched its mainnet on Jan. 27, introducing a Bitcoin-native application layer for on-chain trading, lending, and settlement. The network includes cBTC and ctUSD for trust-minimized BTC use and stablecoin liquidity. More than 30 Bitcoin-secured applications are available at launch, with plans for further expansion.

The new Ethereum standard, ERC-8004, is set to launch on mainnet, potentially on Jan. 29. It will allow AI agents to verify identities and reputations, enabling them to interact across platforms without centralized platforms. This standard addresses the need for trust between autonomous AI systems and is seen as a step towards decentralized AI services…

Steak ‘n Shake added $5 million worth of Bitcoin to its reserves, bringing the total to $15 million. The fast food chain funnels all Bitcoin payment proceeds into its reserve. It credits Bitcoin for improving sales and saving on transaction fees. The company plans to offer Bitcoin bonuses to employees.

The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority banned Coinbase’s “Everything is Fine” campaign for downplaying the risks of crypto investing and presenting it as a solution to the cost-of-living crisis. The ads, which ran without risk warnings, were deemed irresponsible, leading to a disagreement between Coinbase and the regulatory body.