Vitalik Buterin dismissed calls for a leadership shakeup in the Ethereum Foundation, reaffirmed his authority and condemned harassment against Aya Miyaguchi. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-ethereum-leadership-debate?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Dogecoin price jumps 13% in minutes on official US DOGE website launch
DOGE price reverses losses with a 13% jump in 15 minutes as the official Department of Government Efficiency website now flashes the Dogecoin token logo. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/dogecoin-price-jumps-13-minutes-us-doge-website?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Microstrategy Acquires 11,000 Bitcoin, Pushing Total Holdings to 461,000 BTC
Microstrategy’s staggering $1.1 billion bitcoin acquisition solidifies its dominance as a crypto giant, raising curiosity about its bold investment strategy and shareholder impact. A $1.1B Bitcoin Buy Pushes Microstrategy’s Holdings to 461,000 BTC Software intelligence firm Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced on Jan. 21 updates on its bitcoin acquisition strategy, revealing substantial activity over the […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/microstrategy-acquires-11000-bitcoin-pushing-total-holdings-to-461000-btc/
Dogecoin Logo Appears on Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency Website
A day after the Department of Government Efficiency (colloquially referred to as D.O.G.E.) was established by Donald Trump, a website for the Elon Musk-led Department has appeared, prominently featuring the Dogecoin logo. As a result, Dogecoin has jumped 14% to a market cap of $58 billion. The site, Doge.gov, was registered in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday by an employee…
Telegram Goes Exclusive With TON, Barring Other Networks From Apps and Games
Messaging platform Telegram is making things official with TON—again. On Tuesday, Telegram and The Open Network Foundation announced an exclusivity deal that will require Telegram mini apps (including games) with crypto integrations to use TON, with Telegram also providing various benefits to projects that utilize the network. “The integration of TON as the exclusive blockchain for Telegram mini apps is…
Immunefi launches blockchain arbitration system for bug bounties
Immunefi launched the first blockchain-based arbitration system for bug bounties, aiming to boost trust, legal enforceability and enhanced cybersecurity across the industry. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/immunefi-blockchain-arbitration-bug-bounties?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Toncoin becomes Telegram’s only accepted crypto for app services
Telegram will exclusively support Toncoin and the TON network for its apps and services following a new partnership. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ton-exclusive-network-telegram-mini-apps?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
TRON and Wintermute Further Strategic Collaboration
PRESS RELEASE. London, January 21, 2025 – Wintermute is proud to strengthen its collaboration with TRON DAO, a leader in decentralized blockchain technology. This collaboration seeks to enhance liquidity and trading efficiency within the TRON ecosystem by leveraging Wintermute’s expertise in providing liquidity for TRX, the native utility token of the TRON blockchain. By supporting […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/tron-and-wintermute-further-strategic-collaboration/
Bitcoin mining saved Texas $18B, boosted grid stabilty
BTC mining aids Texas’ grid stability, cutting $18 billion in costs by replacing gas peaker plants with efficient demand response. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-mining-texas-grid-savings-18b?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
MicroStrategy bought 11K BTC the week before Trump’s inauguration
MicroStrategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase is the firm’s third acquisition in January and its largest buy in 2025. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/microstrategy-buy-11k-btc-week-trump-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound