Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) saw a major increase in circulation over the last year amid an evolving regulatory landscape. According to a report shared with Decrypt by Circle, USDC circulation grew 78% year-over-year, reaching more than 500 million end-users worldwide. Monthly transaction volume surpassed $1 trillion in November 2024, with total all-time transaction volume exceeding $20 trillion. Circle highlighted its…
Month: January 2025
Lightchain AI Testnet and Faucet Release in Just 2 Weeks
PRESS RELEASE. The countdown has officially begun! Lightchain AI, a cutting-edge blockchain project blending artificial intelligence and decentralized technology, is closer than ever to its pivotal moment—the release of the Testnet and Faucet in just two weeks! Whether you’re a cryptocurrency enthusiast, a developer ready to build, or an investor on the lookout for the […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/lightchain-ai-testnet-and-faucet-release-in-just-2-weeks/
Italy’s largest bank enters crypto market with $1M Bitcoin investment
Intesa Sanpaolo has become Italy’s first bank to make a Bitcoin investment after buying more than $1 million worth of BTC during a period of growing institutional interest. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/italy-largest-bank-buys-11-bitcoin-intesa-sanpaolo-1m-btc-investment?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Is a Breakout Above $97K on the Horizon?
Bitcoin is trading at $96,156 with a market cap of $1.90 trillion, a 24-hour trade volume of $64 billion, and an intraday range of $89,164 to $97,328, reflecting mixed signals across technical indicators and timeframes. Bitcoin The daily chart shows bitcoin in a downtrend, with the price declining from a peak of $108,364 to a […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-technical-analysis-is-a-breakout-above-97k-on-the-horizon/
Telegram-linked TON blockchain to focus on US growth under Trump
Telegram-linked blockchain project, TON, is set to focus on growth in the US market under the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/telegram-ton-focus-us-growth-trump-administration?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US, Japan, South Korea warn of rising North Korean crypto hacking threats
North Korea-affiliated hackers stole at least $1.34 billion worth of digital assets in 2024. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/north-korea-hackers-crypto-theft-joint-warning?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Rumble to Launch Offices in El Salvador and Initiate Local Hiring
Rumble, a video distribution and cloud services company, is preparing to start operations in El Salvador. Chris Pavlovski, CEO of Rumble, disclosed that the company is in the process of launching offices in the country and that it was evaluating the specific location of these. “We are looking for local talent to implement cloud solutions […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/rumble-to-launch-offices-in-el-salvador-and-initiate-local-hiring/
Solana, XRP ETFs could attract billions in new investment — JPMorgan
Solana ETF applications are nearing the deadline for a preliminary decision before the end of January, days after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-xrp-etfs-billion-dollar-investment-jpmorgan?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3F_%3D1736856283813&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Sony’s L2 blockchain Sonieum goes live amid community backlash
Sony’s Soneium mainnet launched, aiming to simplify Web3 with NFT-driven fan engagement, but it got off to a rocky start. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sony-soneium-blockchain-launch-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3F_%3D1736856283813&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Sony’s L2 blockchain Sonieum goes live amid community backlash
Sony’s Soneium mainnet launched, aiming to simplify Web3 with NFT-driven fan engagement, but it got off to a rocky start. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sony-soneium-blockchain-launch-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound