When Donald Trump launched his own meme coin on Friday, a lot of people made a lot of money very quickly—but there’s at least one trader who bet, and won, a substantial amount of money much more quickly than most. On Friday, four hours before Trump made the shocking announcement that he had launched TRUMP, his own Solana meme coin,…
Month: January 2025
Bank of America CEO Says Banking Industry Ready to ‘Come in Hard’ on Crypto Payments
Bank of America boss Brian Moynihan said Tuesday that U.S. banks would be open to using cryptocurrency for payments if regulators permit it. In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, the CEO of one of America’s biggest banks said that all banks send money digitally nowadays—and that BoA already knows about blockchain technology and has been “studying it for years.”…
Trading Bitcoin can be tricky — Here’s 3 key macroeconomic indicators worth following
Knowing when to buy and when to sell Bitcoin can be nerve-racking for investors, but a BTC macro cheat sheet from Cane Island Digital could ease the process. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/trading-bitcoin-can-be-tricky-here-s-3-key-macroeconomic-indicators-worth-following?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Circle acquires Hashnote, USYC onchain money fund
The deal combines the issuers of the second-largest stablecoin and the largest onchain money fund by market cap. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/circle-acquires-hashnote-usyc-money-fund?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Landmark Study Reveals New Benefits and Risks of Obesity Drugs Like Ozempic
A new study published in Nature Medicine on Monday reveals that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro do more than just shrink waistlines—they may also reduce the risk of certain diseases, including Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and liver cancer. However, the study found these medications can come with risks, including gastrointestinal issues, arthritis, kidney problems, and pancreatitis. The study, “Mapping the…
SEC launches crypto task force led by Hester Peirce
The US financial watchdog announced on Jan. 21 a task force aimed at developing a regulatory framework for digital assets. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-crypto-task-force-hester-peirce-trump?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US Department of Government Efficiency slapped with more lawsuits
DOGE is being sued by an ethics watchdog, a nonprofit law firm, a federal workers union and a nonprofit members organization. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/elon-musk-doge-office-slapped-lawsuits?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Mark Cuban Rants on Meme Coins, Proposes Using Them to ‘Dent’ U.S. Debt
Mark Cuban has ranted against meme coins following the launch of TRUMP and MELANIA, stating that they constitute a net negative for the crypto industry. Nonetheless, as it now appears legal, he noted that he could release his own meme coin to help repay the U.S. public debt. Mark Cuban Blasts New Meme Coin Trend, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/mark-cuban-rants-on-meme-coins-proposes-using-them-to-dent-u-s-debt/
Official Trump Solana Meme Coin Back on the Rise With Coinbase Listing
The Solana-based Official Trump meme coin (TRUMP) is up nearly 9% in the last 24 hours and is now live for trading on American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase. The token, which has reclaimed an $8.5 billion market cap at a price of $42, was added to the Coinbase listings roadmap on January 18 and now is live for trading for users…
US asset managers file for TRUMP, DOGE ETFs
Osprey Funds and Rex Shares have submitted filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for multiple crypto ETFs, including three focused on memecoins. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/asset-managers-file-trump-doge-etfs?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound