As South Korea prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year, cryptocurrency investors find themselves caught in a high-stakes situation. Known as a time for family gatherings, gift-giving, and reflecting on prosperity, the holiday is also becoming synonymous with financial anxiety for the nation’s crypto enthusiasts. With the global crypto market experiencing heightened volatility, South Korean investors are faced with tough …
Cryptocurrency News
January, 2025
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28 January
Pro-Bitcoin Champion Scott Bessent Confirmed as Trump’s Treasury Secretary
In a landmark move for the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary under the Trump administration. Known for his pro-Bitcoin stance and progressive views on digital assets, Bessent’s appointment signals a potential shift in the nation’s financial and regulatory approach toward cryptocurrencies. Who Is Scott Bessent? Scott Bessent is a veteran …
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28 January
Is Ethereum Layer-2 Fragmentation a Bigger Concern Than Interoperability?
As Ethereum continues to scale and evolve, the rise of Layer-2 solutions has become a focal point in the ecosystem’s ongoing development. These secondary layers are designed to improve scalability, reduce costs, and increase transaction throughput on the Ethereum network. However, with multiple Layer-2 protocols emerging, questions have arisen about fragmentation and interoperability between them. Some experts argue that fragmentation …
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28 January
“DraftKings Reaches Settlement with NFLPA Over NFT Player Likeness Dispute”
In a landmark resolution, DraftKings, a leading sports betting and fantasy sports platform, has settled its legal dispute with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) over the use of player likenesses in non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The settlement brings an end to a contentious disagreement that began over DraftKings’ creation and sale of NFT collectibles featuring NFL players, without proper licensing or …
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28 January
“Trezor Unveils Limited-Edition ‘Safe 5 Freedom’ Wallet for Crypto Enthusiasts”
Trezor, one of the leading names in cryptocurrency hardware wallets, has launched a special limited-edition version of its popular device: the Safe 5 Freedom Wallet. This exclusive release celebrates Trezor’s commitment to financial sovereignty and privacy in a world increasingly moving toward decentralization. 1. What Is the Safe 5 Freedom Wallet? The Safe 5 Freedom Wallet is a sleek, limited-edition …
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28 January
Crypto Advocates Push for Policy Shifts Under Trump Era Spotlight
The Trump administration brought dramatic changes to the U.S. financial and regulatory landscape, and the crypto community was not exempt from its impacts. As the blockchain industry gained traction globally, advocates for cryptocurrency policy reform sought to align their goals with the administration’s broader deregulatory agenda. The Trump Administration’s Approach to Crypto While the administration was primarily focused on traditional …
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27 January
Altcoin Season Over? Why Crypto’s Golden Era May Be Fading
36 Million Altcoins and Counting: Is Altcoin Season Dead? From Boom to Bust: The Rise and Fall of Altcoin Seasons Too Many Coins, Too Little Demand: The Altcoin Oversupply Problem Crypto Analyst: Future Altcoin Seasons Will Be Short and Rare The explosive growth of altcoins has raised questions about whether the phenomenon of “altcoin season” is over. In previous cycles, …
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27 January
Michael Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin as U.S. Policy Sparks Debate
Michael Saylor Bets Big: Another Bitcoin Purchase Amid Policy Shifts MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Soar to 461K BTC as U.S. Eyes Digital Reserve “Bitcoin vs. Altcoins: The Battle Over America’s Digital Asset Reserve MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor has teased another Bitcoin acquisition set for January 27, following the company’s recent purchase of 11,000 BTC on January 21 at an average price …
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27 January
Crypto Exchanges Streamline EU Operations Under MiCA Framework
Bitpanda, OKX, and Crypto.com Secure MiCA Licenses for European Expansion MiCA Opens the Door to Europe: Bitpanda and Crypto Giants Lead the Charge Crypto’s New Frontier: MiCA License Boosts Growth for Bitpanda, OKX, and Crypto.com Bitpanda’s MiCA Milestone: Unlocking Access to 450M Customers in Europe Crypto exchange Bitpanda has received a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from Germany’s Federal …
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27 January
Crypto Rally: Trump’s Support and Key Stocks to Watch in 2025
Riot, IBKR, and NVIDIA: The Stocks Positioned for Crypto’s Next Big Move Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance Drives Bitcoin to New Highs—What It Means for Investors Crypto’s Bright Future: Stocks to Buy as Trump Fosters Industry Growth Bitcoin’s Surge: How Trump’s Executive Order Sparks Stock Gains For some time now, major crypto companies have raised concerns that U.S. banking regulators have been …