Corbin Fraser has sparked a debate in the crypto community with his recent critique of Ethereum, accusing the blockchain giant of prioritizing cultural and environmental ideals over competitiveness and utility. Ethereum’s Ideological Focus Could Backfire Bitcoin.com CEO Corbin Fraser has sparked debate within the crypto community following his recent comments criticizing Ethereum for its “woke” […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ceo-of-bitcoin-com-puts-ethereum-on-blast-for-woke-ideology/
Month: January 2025
Texas District Court reverses Tornado Cash sanctions
Despite the ruling, Tornado Cash developer Pertsev remains under arrest for money laundering-related charges, despite operating a non-custodial crypto mixer. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-texas-court-reverses-tornado-cash-sanctions-crypto-privacy-win?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin ETFs by Calamos offer capped upside and risk mitigation
Calamos Investments launches Bitcoin ETFs with capped returns and downside protection, offering investors regulated exposure to Bitcoin with risk management options. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-calamos-capped-upside-risk-mitigation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Watch these Bitcoin price levels next with 'door open' to $100K retest
Bitcoin bulls have their work cut out on both short and long timeframes, BTC price analysis shows. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/watch-these-bitcoin-price-levels-next-with-door-open-100k-retest?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Trump’s Crypto Venture Erodes Confidence in Digital Assets, Executives Say
More voices in the crypto industry are criticizing the Trump family’s launch of memecoins just before the inauguration. Memecoin Launches a ‘Blight’ Key voices in the crypto industry continue to criticize the Trump family’s launch of memecoins just before the inauguration. Many argue that the launch puts the entire crypto industry at a disadvantage, particularly […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/trumps-crypto-venture-erodes-confidence-in-digital-assets-executives-say/
Ethereum core developer departs for AI amid leadership concerns
Ethereum core developer Eric Conner exits, citing Vitalik Buterin’s leadership decisions, shifts focus to building AI tools like Freysa.ai. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-developer-leaves-for-ai-leadership-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Kucoin Appoints Former Chief Legal Officer BC Wong as New CEO
The company’s top lawyer was picked to take the reins as the exchange focuses on “global growth and innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance.” Kucoin’s Top Lawyer Promoted to CEO Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin appointed its former Chief Legal Officer BC Wong as CEO, according to a press release provided to Bitcoin.com. The eight-year-old firm which […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/kucoin-appoints-former-chief-legal-officer-bc-wong-as-new-ceo/
BRICS Unmoved by Trump’s 100% Tariff Threats, Says Russian Envoy
BRICS, an economic bloc comprising emerging nations, remains unfazed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to levy 100% tariffs on goods from member states, according to Russian Ambassador Sergey Tolchenov. Speaking to the Jakarta Globe on Tuesday, Tolchenov highlighted BRICS’ financial independence and its resilience against external pressures, including U.S. warnings. He emphasized the bloc’s […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/brics-unmoved-by-trumps-100-tariff-threats-says-russian-envoy/
Circle Scoops ‘World’s Largest’ Tokenized Money Market Fund Amid Sector Boom
Stablecoin issuer Circle has brought the world’s largest tokenized money market fund under its control following its acquisition of issuer Hashnote for an undisclosed sum. USYC, or the Hashnote Short Duration Yield Coin, is backed by U.S. Treasury debt and reverse repurchase agreements, with a total asset value of over $1.25 billion, according to RWA data. It comes as multiple…
Bitcoin may hit $122K next month before ‘another consolidation’ — 10x Research
10x Research’s Markus Thielen says Bitcoin is moving in $18,000 blocks and predicts it could hit $122,000 by February. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-122k-target-february-consolidation-phase-10x-research?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound