PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., January 6, 2025 – Today marks the official launch of the Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research, and education surrounding emerging technologies, including decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3 innovations, and artificial intelligence. DSA is focused on elevating the quality of public […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/digital-sovereignty-alliance-launches-to-champion-ethical-crypto-policies-in-the-u-s-senate-and-house-of-representatives/
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Microstrategy’s Michael Saylor Open to Crypto Advisory Role in Trump Administration
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Microstrategy, would be open to taking a crypto advisory role in the Trump administration. However, he declined to disclose if he had already met with President Trump to discuss this subject. Michael Saylor Open to Serve Under Trump Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman and co-founder of Microstrategy, the public company that […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/microstrategys-michael-saylor-open-to-crypto-advisory-role-in-trump-administration/
Tether USDT’s market cap drop linked to ‘seasonal holiday lull’
Tether USDt’s trading has wiped $100 billion since mid-December, but it “may be premature to turn bearish,” according to Matrixport. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-usdt-market-cap-drop-seasonal-matrixport?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Global crackdowns target crypto scams and AI deepfake fraud
Vietnamese police arrest crypto mining scammers, Springfield warns about ATM fraud, and Hong Kong busts AI-related scams. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/global-crackdown-crypto-scams-ai-deepfake-fraud?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Former Special U.S. Assistant Attorney Volunteers to Lead Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Investigation
Former Special U.S. Assistant Attorney John Deaton expressed his willingness to lead a federal investigation into Chokepoint 2.0. Deaton Calls out Unelected Officials Abusing Their Positions Former Special U.S. Assistant Attorney John Deaton has said it would be “both an honor and a privilege” to lead a federal investigation into Chokepoint 2.0, an alleged government […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/former-special-u-s-assistant-attorney-volunteers-to-lead-operation-chokepoint-2-0-investigation/
Back to $76K for 2025? 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week
BTC price expectations diverge as Bitcoin bulls eye a charge at $100,000 to mark the end of the holiday period. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/back-to-76k-2025-5-things-bitcoin-this-week?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
MEXC Embarks on a New Chapter: Redefining “Your Easiest Way to Crypto”
PRESS RELEASE. Seychelles, January 6, 2025 – MEXC, a global leader in cryptocurrency trading platforms, has unveiled its brand upgrade, introducing its new global brand slogan “Your Easiest Way to Crypto”. This rebranding initiative reaffirms MEXC’s position as an industry pioneer and underscores its commitment to providing users with a seamless and accessible crypto trading […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/mexc-embarks-on-a-new-chapter-redefining-your-easiest-way-to-crypto/
Solana Achieved Its Best Year Ever, and the Numbers Back It Up
Solana was one of the networks that experienced explosive growth in 2024, both in technical and economic aspects. In December, Solana registered $304 million in inflows from other blockchains, only bested by Base and Hyperliquid. On the technical front, Solana passed its first block increase, which, although symbolic, signaled the willingness to make the changes […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-achieved-its-best-year-ever-and-the-numbers-back-it-up/
Korea’s Jeju to issue NFT tourist cards to boost Gen Z visitors: Report
South Korea’s Jeju Island, a self-governing tourist hotspot, will reportedly trial NFT tourist cards in a bid to attract the country’s younger generation. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-jeju-island-nft-tourist-cards?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Sam Altman expects first AI workers this year, OpenAI closer to AGI
“We are now confident we know how to build AGI as we have traditionally understood it,” said OpenAI boss Sam Altman. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/first-ai-agents-join-workforce-2025-sam-altman?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound