January 30, 2025

Crypto Community Protests MIT’s Rehiring of Gary Gensler

Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s return to his old MIT haunt has ignited backlash from a section of the crypto industry. Gensler previously taught at the university before leading the SEC, where he became deeply unpopular for his strict regulatory approach. MIT Welcomes Back Gensler, But Crypto Leaders Push Back On...
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XRP on the Verge of a Breakout, 40% Rally Imminent?

Amid the recent price decline, XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, has formed a bullish price action pattern and is poised for a double-digit price rally. Today, January 31, 2025, the overall cryptocurrency market seems to be recovering, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), but XRP appears to be struggling. XRP Current Market Sentiment  ...
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Pump.fun User Mints 18,000 Meme Coins, Earns $3.76M

A Pump.fun user has apparently been mass-producing meme coins at an astonishing rate, creating nearly 18,000 tokens and amassing at least $3.7 million in profits. Blockchain data shows that the individual launched an average of 12 coins per hour daily for several months. The Meme Coin Minting Machine The user, identified by the wallet 0x818a…aJa13N,...
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Everstake Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Certification, Strengthening Web3 Security Amid Crypto Market Growth

[PRESS RELEASE – Miami, USA, January 30th, 2025] Everstake, a leading global staking provider and blockchain solutions company, has obtained AICPA System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) Type 1 certification. The certification follows a comprehensive compliance audit of Everstake’s staking infrastructure, conducted by the independent cybersecurity firm Prescient Security, verifying adherence to top-tier security and...
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Ethereum Could See a Pullback to $2,500 Amid Whale Absence

After a short-lived rally past $3,700 in early January, Ethereum struggled to sustain its gains and is now 12% below its recently established local top. The leading altcoin’s market sentiment remains muted. As such, a new analysis suggests that the next significant price shift will largely be influenced by whales. No Whale Frenzy Ethereum’s price...
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Bitcoin DeFi Protocol Velar Unveils .BTC Name Grant Program for Unified Identities on Stacks

The Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidity protocol, Velar, has unveiled the BTC Name Grant Program to unify digital identities on the Bitcoin layer-2 network Stacks and simplify on-chain transactions. According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, the latest initiative will boost the use of the .BTC digital identity standard in the Bitcoin ecosystem, significantly...
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BTCC Exchange Hosts Engaging AMA on Trump’s Executive Orders and Crypto’s Future

[PRESS RELEASE – VILNIUS, Lithuania, January 30th, 2025] BTCC Exchange hosted an engaging AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on January 24, 2025, via X (formerly Twitter). Over 1,400 participants tuned in to the “BTCC Insights: The Impact of Trump’s Executive Orders on Crypto” discussion, which explored the latest trends and regulations shaping the crypto market....
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NAGA Expands Crypto Trading Capabilities with Launch of CryptoX for CFD Markets

[PRESS RELEASE – Limassol, Cyprus, January 30th, 2025] NAGA, a multi-asset financial platform, has announced the launch of CryptoX, a new cryptocurrency CFD trading feature designed to provide traders with expanded market access and enhanced flexibility. CryptoX introduces a set of features aimed at addressing key aspects of crypto trading, including cost efficiency, market accessibility,...
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Top 5 Meme Coins Under $0.01 That Could Explode in 2025—Catzilla Coin Is #1

In a bustling bull market, shrewd investors are keenly eyeing undervalued meme coins with high potential. Surprisingly, several promising options are priced under a cent, making them attractive picks for those seeking exponential gains. Among these burgeoning coins, one leads the charge, sparking curiosity and anticipation about its future surge. Readers can delve into the...
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Bitcoin Shrugs Off Fed’s Rate Decision: Is Crypto Decoupling From Stocks?

After the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that interest rates would remain unchanged at 4.25%-4.50%, Bitcoin’s price showed no significant fluctuations. The CME’s FedWatch tool had already projected a 99.5% probability that the Fed would hold rates steady. Following the announcement, Bitcoin briefly dipped to $101,500 but quickly rebounded above $105,000 on January 30th....
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Elon Musk-Led Tesla Reports Massive $600M Bitcoin Gain in Q4, 2024

Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle maker Tesla reported a $600 million gain on its Bitcoin holdings in Q4, benefiting from a new accounting rule that allows companies to adjust digital asset valuations quarterly based on market prices. According to Arkham Intelligence, Tesla holds 11,509 BTC, currently worth approximately $1.19 billion. However, the company did not explicitly...
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Fed Chair Calls for Crypto Regulation, Warns Banks Against ‘Excess Risk Aversion’

“I do think it would be helpful if there were a greater regulatory apparatus around crypto,” the US central bank chair said at the Federal Open Market Committee press conference on Jan. 29. He added that it is something Congress and the Fed have been “working on quite a lot.” “We’ve actually spent a lot of...
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5 Reasons to Be Bullish on Ethereum (ETH) Despite January Drop

“We are not bulled up enough about Ethereum,” said former UBS bond trader and Etherealize founder Vivek Raman on Jan. 29. It has been more than a week since Donald Trump’s inauguration, and the “entire Ethereum ecosystem has been reborn,” he added, referring to the recent leadership shakeup at the Ethereum Foundation. Ethereum now has...
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Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler Returns to MIT to Focus on AI and Finance

After four years of steering crypto regulations and financial market oversight, former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is returning to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). According to a January 27 statement from the research university, his focus will now shift to artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, finance, and public policy. Gensler’s...
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Solana (SOL) $ 170.77 2.84%
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Cardano (ADA) $ 0.767158 0.39%
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Bitcoin (BTC) $ 96,339.10 0.73%
Ethereum (ETH) $ 2,712.18 0.96%
XRP (XRP) $ 2.62 2.08%
Tether (USDT) $ 1.00 0.02%
BNB (BNB) $ 654.78 0.49%
Solana (SOL) $ 170.77 2.84%
USDC (USDC) $ 1.00 0.00%
Dogecoin (DOGE) $ 0.253348 1.80%
Cardano (ADA) $ 0.767158 0.39%
Lido Staked Ether (STETH) $ 2,703.32 1.01%