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Open Intents Framework Launched to Simplify Cross-Chain Transactions on Ethereum
Ethereum's ecosystem is expanding with over a hundred Layer 2 (L2) networks, including Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism, and ZKsync. This growth has made...
Crypto Prices Rise Amid SEC Unit Transition and Fed Comments
Cryptocurrency prices have increased following the U.S. SEC's transition of its crypto enforcement unit to the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit,...

BTC Volatility Index Declines to 50.8 Amid Investor Caution
Investors in cryptocurrency are currently taking a cautious stance due to mixed market signals. The BTC Volatility Index on Deribit has decreased...

LIBRA Fallout Pressures Crypto Markets as FTX Repayments Begin
Bitcoin (BTC) is down 0.7% over the past 24 hours, currently at $95,802.76. The broader market reflects bearish sentiment following issues...

Bitcoin Anticipates PPI Report for Federal Reserve Direction
After the unexpected rise in U.S. consumer price inflation (CPI), attention shifts to the upcoming Producer Price Index (PPI) report.
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Based Rollups Aim to Improve Ethereum's Layer-2 Scalability Issues
Key developments in cryptocurrency technology include:
Based Rollups for Ethereum: A new approach to layer-2 scaling called "based rollups" is...

Uniswap Launches Unichain Layer-2 Network to Enhance Efficiency
Uniswap Labs has launched the mainnet of its layer-2 network, Unichain, aimed at enhancing efficiency across blockchain ecosystems. Key features...
Sector Rotation Expected to Boost L2 Assets, According to Kaiko
Kaiko's research indicates that Layer 2 (L2) solutions are gaining traction in the crypto market, particularly following the recent election. Key...
Optimism (OP) Price Forms Head-and-Shoulders Pattern Indicating Potential Drop
Analyst Ali Martinez identified a potential head-and-shoulders pattern in the price chart of Optimism's OP, indicating possible bearish reversal....
USDC Market Cap Grows 21% in January Amid Bitcoin Price Stability
The current state of the crypto market shows Bitcoin's upward momentum is hindered by President Trump's tariff threats, impacting its price and...

Securitize Chooses Wormhole for Cross-Chain Transfer of Tokenized Assets
Securitize has adopted Wormhole technology for transferring institutional funds across multiple blockchain networks. This integration aims to...
Bitcoin Rebounds to $102,000 Amid Stabilizing Crypto Market
The crypto market is stabilizing, with bitcoin recovering to $102,000. Key movements include:
XRP increased by 11%
SOL rose by 7%
AI coins gained...

Bitcoin Drops Below $98K as DeepSeek Affects Market Sentiment
Bitcoin dropped to $97,800, influenced by market sentiment shifts due to concerns over the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's impact on U.S. technology...

Bitcoin Price Fluctuates as Dollar Weakens and Risk Assets Rise
The crypto market experienced significant volatility recently, with Bitcoin fluctuating between 2% to 3% in short intervals but maintaining a...

Phemex Suspends Withdrawals After $37 Million Crypto Hack
Phemex, a crypto exchange, experienced a major exploit on Thursday, leading to the theft of approximately $37 million in various cryptocurrencies...

Agora Acquires Blockchain Governance Competitor Boardroom to Enhance Services
Agora, a blockchain governance startup, will acquire Boardroom to enhance governance in the Ethereum ecosystem. This move anticipates growth in...

Phemex Exchange Faces $37 Million Hack Investigation
Cybercriminals have targeted Phemex, a Singapore-based digital asset derivatives platform. Blockchain security firm Cyvers detected suspicious...
Retail Demand Remains Strong Despite Weaker Cryptocurrency Markets
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies declined following the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's denial of futures listings for XRP and SOL. Anticipation...

GRVT Secures $5 Million Funding to Enhance Crypto Exchange Operations
GRVT, a crypto exchange on ZKsync, secured $5 million in funding led by Further Ventures. This equity round took place from October to December...
Ripple CTO Clarifies Definition of Crypto Rug Pulls
David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple Labs, initiated a discussion on the concept of "rug pulls" within the crypto community. His insights focused on...
Sony Launches Soneium Blockchain Amid Memecoin Controversy
Key Developments in Cryptocurrency
Sony launches Soneium: Sony introduced its blockchain platform Soneium, built on Optimism's OP Stack, aimed...

Soneium Launches Mainnet Amid Censorship Controversies
Sony launched the Soneium L2 blockchain, built on the OP Stack, in collaboration with Startale Group. The launch faced challenges due to...
Soneium Joins Optimism Superchain for Enhanced Scalability and Security
Soneium, a blockchain platform for digital creators, has integrated with the Optimism Superchain. This partnership enables Soneium to utilize...
Solaxy Atteint 10 Millions de Dollars en Prévente sur Solana
La prévente de Solaxy a levé près de 9,2 millions de dollars et vise à atteindre 10 millions. Ce Layer 2 de Solana a été lancé il y a un mois et...

DRV Airdrop Transitions to DRV Launch Program Starting January 13
Derive has transitioned its DRV Airdrop initiative into the DRV Launch Program, effective January 13 at 12:00 AM UTC. This program incentivizes user...
Grayscale Forecasts Smart Contracts to Drive Crypto Market in 2025
Grayscale Research projects that smart contract platforms will lead the crypto market in Q1 2025, with competitors such as Solana, Sui,...
$450 Million in Token Unlocks Expected to Impact Crypto Market
The crypto market has experienced a liquidation of nearly $170 million in the past 24 hours, coinciding with a significant token unlock this week....
Binance to Suspend Optimism Deposits and Withdrawals Ahead of Upgrade
World-leading crypto exchange Binance announced support for the upcoming upgrade of the Optimism (OP) network. The announcement was made on...
Trump Appoints Pro-Crypto Leaders for Economic Council and Advisory Roles
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Kraken's Ink Blockchain Launches Early Due to Strong Community Support
Kraken’s new Layer-2 blockchain, Ink, has launched on the mainnet ahead of schedule due to strong community support and developer interest....