Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev granted conditional release after months in custody

The case underscores the tension between regulatory oversight and the autonomy of decentralized technologies, impacting user privacy and developer liability. The post Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev granted conditional release after months in custody appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Virtune launches new crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Helsinki as Bitcoin Pepe eyes first Bitcoin meme ICO

According to a recent press release, Swedish asset manager Virtune has introduced two new cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) on Nasdaq Helsinki, offering Finnish investors a new avenue to engage with digital assets. дальше »

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Two new Virtune crypto ETPs achieve listings on Nasdaq Helsinki

Virtune has introduced two more crypto ETPs on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange after its mass listing of five ETPs last January. In a press release, asset management firm Virtune announced the launch of two new crypto exchange-traded products: Virtune… дальше »

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FDIC releases documents related to crypto debanking

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has released more than 100 documents related to the highly criticized and controversial “debanking” of crypto companies and individuals. In a press release on Feb. дальше »

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FDIC document dump reveals ‘Chokepoint 2.0’ pressure on crypto banking

The FDIC's document release highlights the tension between innovation and regulation, potentially reshaping future crypto-banking dynamics. The post FDIC document dump reveals ‘Chokepoint 2. дальше »

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Grayscale launches DOGE trust: is an ETF next? 

Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Dogecoin Trust, offering institutional and accredited investors exposure to Dogecoin. The move follows a surge in institutional interest and increasing demand for Dogecoin (DOGE) investment products, according to a Grayscale press release. Dogecoin, initially… дальше »

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Sam Altman Says OpenAI Will Release Better Models As AI Race Thickens

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DeepSeek AI sparks crypto sell-off: What’s next for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the crypto market?

DeepSeek AI’s release hit crypto markets hard, pulling down tokens across the board. Is this a temporary dip or the beginning of a major market reset? Crypto sinks deeper with DeepSeek AI As of Jan. 27, the total crypto market… дальше »

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Analyst Warns: Bitcoin and Crypto Market Are Crashing Not Only Because of DeepSeek

Following the release of DeepSeek R1 this weekend, the crypto market experienced a sharp decline, with prices dropping around 13% across AI-related tokens. Bitcoin fell to an 11-day low, now trading below $100k, while Near Protocol and ICP saw losses of 11% and 18%, respectively. дальше »

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Atari and DYLI Unveil Limited Edition Blockchain Patch Packs

If you’ve ever experienced the thrill of playing classic Atari games—or if you’re simply curious about how Web3 is redefining collectibles—you’re in for a treat. Atari has teamed up with a new blockchain-powered marketplace called DYLI to release 500 limited-edition physical patch packs, each linked to a redeemable NFT. дальше »

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The release of DeepSeek R1 shatters long-held assumptions about AI

According to the DeepSeek research paper, the project took only $6 million to train but it performs on par with leading AI models. дальше »

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How the Fed’s latest decision could affect crypto markets in 2025

Bitcoin may have kicked off 2025 with a rebound back to $100,000, but since the release of the U. S. Federal Reserve’s December 2024 Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Jan. 8, the BTC/USD exchange rate dropped to as low as $91,220. дальше »

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Trump Daughter Ivanka Slams Fake Crypto Coin Exploiting Her Name

From Trump to Melania, we now have the Ivanka Trump coin. The crypto industry is going full-throttle on Trump mania, but at least one family member isn’t happy with the latest development, particularly the release of the $IVANKA coin. дальше »

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Real estate firm Propy unveils BTC-backed mortgage service

Propy, a real estate tokenization firm, is introducing crypto-backed mortgage services to the real-world assets, aiming to change how people purchase real estate. According to a news release, Propy has announced the first-ever crypto loan that will enable prospective real… дальше »

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Bybit Releases Vision for 2025, Pledges Transparency and User-Focused Innovations

Leading cryptocurrency trading platform Bybit, at a recent livestream event, has disclosed its vision for 2025, according to an official release today. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume is set for more growth and ecosystem expansion with plans to deploy a user-centric approach to boost crypto innovation. The event, which was represented by […] дальше »

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Major Crypto Services Firm Admits to Wash Trading as Part of DOJ Settlement—Details

The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has taken action against CLS Global FZC LLC, a cryptocurrency financial services firm accused of fraudulent trading practices. According to the DoJ in a press release uploaded on January 21, CLS Global has agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit market manipulation and wire fraud. […] дальше »

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'GM Ross': Vitalik Buterin Speaks Out on Silk Road Founder Release

Ross Ulbricht walks free, Vitalik Buterin delivers iconic crypto line as greeting дальше »

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Cardano's Hoskinson Promises Full Support Amid Ross Ulbricht's Release

Ross Ulbricht is coming home, and industry leaders are showing solidarity дальше »

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Ex-Binance Boss CZ Celebrates Ross Ulbricht's Release

Former Binance chief hopes he will soon follow in footsteps of Silk Road founder дальше »

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Solana Thrives With $TRUMP Release While PEPETO Crosses $3.8 Million Presale

Solana grows with the new $TRUMP token, plus PEPETO collects over $3.8 million in its presale. See why PEPETO is a solid investment in today's crypto market. дальше »

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BC.GAME Unveils Wukong Slot and ‘Wukong Gold Legend’ Event with Exclusive Rewards and 1 BTC Prize Pool

BC. GAME, a prominent player in the crypto gaming space, has launched its latest slot game, Wukong, inspired by the legendary Monkey King. This release coincides with the exciting “Wukong Gold Legend” event, where players can earn Wukong Coins by spinning the reels of the Wukong slot. дальше »

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What the release of Trump's memecoin signals for crypto regulations

The Solana-based memecoin surged to a market cap of over $6 billion one day after launching but allegedly violates the US Constitution. дальше »

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Whale Activity Spikes as Bitcoin Reclaims $102,000—What Investors Need To Know

Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a steady price recovery following the recent release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. It is now trading above $103,000. This marks an 8% gain over the past week, driven by growing interest from large investors and a shift in market dynamics. дальше »

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Coinbase partners with Morpho to introduce Bitcoin-backed loans on Base

Coinbase announced a partnership with money market Morpho on Jan. 16 to offer on-chain USD Coin (USDC) loans backed by Bitcoin (BTC), according to a Jan. 16 release. The service will allow Coinbase users to borrow USDC by pledging Bitcoin as collateral. дальше »

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Aurora Labs launches no-code platform Aurora Cloud Console

Aurora Labs has launched its self-serve zero coding platform Aurora Cloud Console, designed to help developers and businesses to build custom blockchains. The Aurora Labs team announced the launch of the self-serve, no-code platform via a press release shared with… дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs resume inflows as BTC surge past $100k following US CPI report

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States saw a return to inflows on Jan. 15, as Bitcoin briefly surpassed $100k following the release of U.S. December Consumer Price Index data. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin… дальше »

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US Government To Release Half Its Bitcoin Intended for Trump’s Strategic Reserve

This is bullish for bitcoin. дальше »

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Freename launches .etherlink domain for web3 identity

Freename, a multi-chain web3 namespace platform, has announced the launch of .etherlink, a new top-level domain. The launch follows the ICANN-accredited registrar’s integration with the layer-2 blockchain Etherlink, Freename said in a press release shared with crypto.news on Jan. 15.… дальше »

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Bitcoin edges back towards $100,000 as US inflation data aligns with forecasts at 2.9%

Bitcoin rose from $96,000 to $98,400 following the release of December’s US consumer inflation data and yesterday’s PPI data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a 0. 4% monthly increase, aligning with forecasts. дальше »

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Bitcoin holds near $96,500 as US PPI data shows slower producer price growth

Bitcoin traded around $96,500 Tuesday following the release of US December Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which indicated a deceleration in producer price growth. The monthly PPI rose 0. 2% in December, below November’s 0. дальше »

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Gryphon Digital acquires $18.7m site in Canada, inks new Bitcoin mining deal

Gryphon Digital Mining received a 850-acre industrial site powered by natural gas in Southern Alberta, Canada from a signed agreement with Captus Energy for $18.7 million. According to Gryphon Digital’s press release, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm plans to use… дальше »

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Bitcoin rebounds above $95K after Monday’s plunge: what’s next for crypto market?

The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of resilience after a sharp downturn on Monday, with Bitcoin leading a partial recovery to climb above the $95,000 mark. Bitcoin had previously plummeted to a low of $89,000—its lowest level in 24 days—as traders anxiously awaited the release of the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Major […] дальше »

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Sony’s Layer-2 Blockchain 'Soneium' Goes Live

The 78-year-old technology giant is the latest big name company to release a blockchain using Optimism's OP Stack. дальше »

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Semler Scientific buys more Bitcoin, raising holdings to 2,321 BTC

Semler Scientific, Inc. acquired 237 Bitcoins between Dec. 16 and Jan. 10, at an average price of $98,267 per token. These purchases increased the company holdings to 2,321 Bitcoin (BTC), according to a company release. дальше »

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Azuki-backed ANIME coin gears up for January 2025 launch

The ANIME coin will be launched on Ethereum and Arbitrum in January 2025, with 50.5% of tokens being allocated to the community and more than 20% going to the team, advisors and company. Nearly 10 months after the release of… дальше »

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Pastor indicted for multi-million dollar crypto grift: DOJ

A 51-year-old Miami resident and pastor is accused of using his pulpit to swindle unsuspecting souls into a cryptocurrency scam. According to a Jan. 8 release from the U.S. Department of Justice, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District… дальше »

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Genius Group buys $5m more in Bitcoin, totaling treasury to $35m

Genius Group Limited has increased its Bitcoin Treasury to $35 million.  This purchase surpassed its milestone ahead of schedule in its ongoing effort to amass $120 million in Bitcoin holdings, according to a company release. The latest purchase comes just… дальше »

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Bitcoin price analysis: economic headwinds push price lower

Bitcoin tested the $92,000 level yesterday after falling from a weekly high of $102,000 as sell pressures mounted Macroeconomic factors cause doubts about the market strength as sticky inflation becomes a concern Spot crypto ETFs logged large outflows on Wednesday following the release of the Fed meeting notes Bitcoin’s price has fallen from a high […] The post Bitcoin price analysis: economic headwinds push price lower appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Sonic and Galaxy Interactive launch fund for Web3 gaming

Sonic SVM and Galaxy Interactive have announced the launch of G.A.M.E. Fund 1, a $200,000 to $1 million initiative. This initiative is made to accelerate Web3 gaming, AI agent development, and TikTok content creation, according to a company release shared… дальше »

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Hyperliquid addresses concerns over validator selection and network centralization

Hyperliquid denies validator seat sale claims, pledges decentralization, and plans open-source code release after viral community critique. The post Hyperliquid addresses concerns over validator selection and network centralization appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Kazakhstan blocks illegal crypto exchanges to combat money laundering

Kazakhstan authorities have blocked over 3,500 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges in a move to address money laundering concerns. According to a recent press release from the AFM RK, the country’s financial watchdog, the regulator liquidated 36 illegal crypto platforms in 2024… дальше »

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This Week’s Top Crypto Catalysts: What Investors Need To Watch

Crypto markets are poised for a dynamic start to the new year, with a series of pivotal events set to reshape sentiment and trading volumes. From macroeconomic decisions by the Federal Reserve to protocol updates and legal proceedings, here are the key developments demanding close attention from investors: #1 Crypto Awaits The FOMC Minutes Release (January 8) On Wednesday, the minutes from December’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting are scheduled for release, offering insights into policymakers’ deliberations and possible hints at upcoming rate decisions. дальше »

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FDIC ‘magically’ releases two more pages of documents to Coinbase

Coinbase secured the release of more unredacted documents from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation following a legal battle over its Freedom of Information Act requests.  The FDIC has released two additional pages of documents that Coinbase has been trying to… дальше »

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January to see $7 billion crypto token unlock amid market uncertainty

The crypto industry begins the year with approximately $7 billion in tokens set to be unlocked throughout January, according to data from Tokenomist (formerly Token Unlock). Crypto unlocks are designed to gradually release cryptocurrencies, often to prevent significant sell-offs by early investors or team members. дальше »

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The Rise of $FU: The First and Only Two-Letter Memecoin Taking the Meme World by Storm

Dominated by Memecoins and barely acknowledged altcoins, the fast-changing world of cryptocurrency has $FU shine like a star in innovation and strength within the community. The first and only two-letter Memecoin, just three months into its release on BNB Chain, $FU has taken the imagination of investors and enthusiasts worldwide. дальше »

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PI price outlook: what’s next post Q1 2025 mainnet launch?

Pi Network (PI) has traded sideways over the past seven days as bears ruled the crypto space. However, this consolidation might welcome a significant rebound amid the mainnet launch countdown. Pi Network braces for Q1 2025 mainnet launch Pi Network price remains on investors’ radar as the platform braces for the much-awaited mainnet release. Despite […] дальше »

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Bybit halts operations in Malaysia after regulator’s order

The Malaysian Securities Commission has ordered Bybit trading firm and its business chief to end operations. The media release highlighted that the exchange has operated in Malaysia without local certificates. дальше »

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Crypto.com eyes UAE expansion with Dubai Islamic Bank partnership

Crypto. com has inked a major deal with Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest Islamic bank in the United Arab Emirates.   The crypto exchange revealed the collaboration via a press release on December 30, indicating it had entered into a memorandum of understanding with the bank. дальше »

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Over $5m in token unlocks are set for this New Year’s week

In the upcoming week, a token release of over $5 million will take place, featuring assets such as SUI, OP, ZETA, KAS, DYDX, ENA, and others.  дальше »

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Tether invests $2m into Arcanum Capital Fund II Venture Capital

Tether has made its first dive into the world of venture capital by injecting $2 million into Arcanum Capital’s fund, which focuses on developing blockchain-based Web3 projects. According to a recent press release, major stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) has invested… дальше »

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