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Abu Dhabi's Wealth Fund Is Now 7th Largest Holder of Blackrock Bitcoin ETF
Abu Dhabi’s Wealth Fund is now the 7th largest holder of Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Now it stands at $461.23M outpacing major US banks like PNC and BNY Mellon Abu Dhabi’s Wealth Fund, Mubadala Investment Company, is now the 7th largest holder of Blackrock Bitcoin ETF. Their holdings are valued at over $461 million now, outpacing major US banks like PNC and BNY Mellon.
Elon Musk Unveils Grok-3, the "Smartest AI on Earth"
Elon Musk has unveiled the highly anticipated Grok-3, claiming it to be the “smartest AI on Earth” based on its outstanding performance in reasoning tests. Specifically, Grok-3 has “more than 10 times” the computing power of its predecessor, and it outperforms OpenAI, Gemini, and DeepSeek models in math, science, and programming tasks. Musk states that Grok-3 used synthetic data that was carefully adjusted during training.
Jason Calacanis Is Concerned About the Potential Use of XRP as Bitcoin
published: 17.02.2025 Last updated: 17.02.2025 While the possibility of a national Bitcoin reserve is being considered and even expanding to other cryptocurrencies – Jason Calacanis cautions against using XRP. He calls XRP “centrally controlled security” and believes that using it as a commodity could lead to uncontrolled trading and create chaos in the market.
Cynthia Lummis Says Bitcoin Reserve Can Be Audited 24/7 From Any Computer
published: 17.02.2025 Last updated: 17.02.2025 Recently appointed as Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets – Senator Cynthia Lummis responded to Elon Musk that the Bitcoin reserve can be audited 24/7 from any computer, unlike other US reserves. This is part of an ongoing initiative to establish a Bitcoin reserve and more transparent and accountable government reserves, costs, and agencies. Wait for more details.
Ray Dalio Says US Government Approaching 'Debt Death Spiral'
Ray Dalio US government on the ‘Debt Death Spiral’ In his view, ignoring the US debt leads to this At least, it reduces the benefits available for use Moreover, it risks a total collapse of the US economy Ray Dalio, investing legend and founder of the largest hedge fund Bridgewater Associates is sounding the alarm about the US national debt and the consequences of ignoring it on the economy.
Cboe BZX Filed a Form 19b-4 to Permit Staking Features for 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF
Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a rule change for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF This proposes to permit staking capabilities for its Ethereum ETF There may be a decision in late October 2025 Cboe BZX Exchange has filed form 19b-4 with the SEC to change the rules for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF and permit the offering of staking features.
Texas Refiled SB21, Expanding the State’s Opportunities for Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
Texas continues its active pro-crypto movements ahead of national initiatives. They refiled Bitcoin bill SB 21, significantly expanding the state’s Bitcoin options. In addition to Bitcoin accumulation, it proposes other cryptocurrencies and provides for active investment and a greater role for financial experts than just state officials in decision-making. Expect more details soon.
More Than $287 Million in SOLs Removed From Circulation by Pump.fun Mechanism
The Pump.fun platform has implemented its new Graduated Token Mechanism More than 1.38 million SOLs, worth over $287 million, have been removed from circulation The mechanism utilizes Raydium liquidity pools to “burn” SOL tokens With the implementation of the new Graduated Token Mechanism aimed at reducing the number of tokens in circulation, over 1.38 million SOL tokens worth over $287 million have been removed.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump Clarify DOGE Initiatives
Musk joined Trump in the Oval Office They brought transparency to DOGE’s operations DOGE will continue to audit federal employees and agencies Elon Musk joined Donald Trump in the Oval Office, where they made several comments that clarified DOGE’s operations. DOGE will continue to fight excessive bureaucracy and the resulting questionable spending and corruption, as well as vetting federal employees with low pay but high net income.
Grayscale Files for Cardano ETF, SEC Acknowledges 19b-4 Filings
Grayscale filed to list a Cardano ETF on the NYSE This will be the first standalone ADA investment product It comes after Grayscale fillings for SOL and XRP ETFs SEC acknowledges 19b-4 filings Grayscale has filled out the application for the Cardano ETF on the NYSE, which will be the first standalone ADA investment product alongside its SOL ETF and XRP ETF.
Binance and SEC File Joint Motion to Pause Lawsuit for 60 Days - Ripple and Coinbase Are the Next?
Binance and SEC file joint motion to pause lawsuit for 60 days Establishment of the new crypto task force could resolve the case Binance and SEC filed a joint motion to pause the lawsuit for 60 days, which may lead to a long-awaited resolution and may not be just for Binance.
Gumi Buys Bitcoin Worth 1 Billion Japanese Yen
Gumi Inc. announced buying BTC worth 1B yen It is worth approximately $6.58 million This is a part of their Web3 expansion strategy While Japanese regulators are slowly becoming more pro-crypto, Japanese companies play ahead and implement the pro-crypto strategy. Besides the famous Metaplanet, now mobile game developer Gumi Inc. has announced a plan to buy Bitcoin worth 1 billion Japanese yen or $6.58 million as part of their blockchain and Web3 expansion strategy. More About Gumi Inc.
Brian Armstrong Supports Blockchain for Government Financial Oversight
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong supports DOGE initiatives He advocates Blockchain for government financial oversight Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong supports DOGE initiatives and advocates Blockchain for government financial oversight.
El Salvador Buys 1 BTC Each Day
El Salvador continues his daily purchases They have been buying 1 BTC every day El Salvador holdings are 6,074.18 BTC now El Salvador continues to systematically accumulate its Bitcoin reserve, making careful daily purchases of 1 BTC over the last week. More about El Salvador’s Ongoing Purchases Despite the recent changes in Bitcoin legislation, El Salvador continues to systematically accumulate its reserves.
China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US
China imposes retaliatory trade tariffs against the US 15% on coal and liquefied natural gas from the US 10% higher duties on U.S. crude oil, farm equipment and transportation Export controls on minerals including tungsten, tellurium, molybdenum, and ruthenium Donald Trump’s trade war and the tariffs he imposed have prompted a symmetrical response from China.
Solana in 2025: Still a Leader in Fast Blockchain Technology?
Solana initially established itself as a faster and cheaper alternative to Ethereum and has lived up to that title over the years. However, Solana is not the only blockchain that has this goal – several other blockchains today are also doing well. How is Solana blockchain speed relative to other blockchains? And what Solana ecosystem updates and Solana developer ecosystem trends are helping it hold its title as one of the fastest blockchains? Let’s explore this in more detail.
Ki Young Ju Believes PoliFi Will Be Crypto’s Killer Use Case
Ki Young Ju believes that PoliFi will be crypto’s killer use case He says the nature of politics and crypto are very similar He says all political figures need their own token CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes that the nature of politics and crypto are very similar in their key aspects and PoliFi will be crypto’s killer use case. He predicts that the TRUMP token is a predecessor of this and that every political party and movement needs to be tokenized.
TMTG Has Registered Trademarks for Its ETFs and SMAs
TMTG is developing a number of Truth.Fi investment tools The company has registered several trademarks for ETFs and SMAs These include ETFs and SMAs for manufacturing, energy and cryptocurrencies Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. seems set to make a big move, developing Truth.Fi investment vehicles as part of its America First strategy.
Ondo Finance Has Launched Ondo Chain Ecosystem for Institutional-Grade Markets
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Ondo Finance Has Launched Ondo Chain Ecosystem for Institutional-Grade Markets
Ondo Finance has launched the Ondo Chain It combines public blockchain openness, compliance, and security features The solution provides multiple opportunities for stocks, bonds, RWAs, and ETFs on-chain Ondo Finance has launched Ondo Chain which aims to combine public blockchains openness, compliance, and security features and bring institutional-grade financial markets on-chain.
Elon Musk Wants to Move US Treasury to Blockchain
Elon Musk has access to US Treasury data He insists there are inefficiency and fraud spending He suggests moving to blockchain for accountability Elon Musk continues to optimize the government systems drastically and now insists there is inefficiency and fraud spending in the US Treasury. He suggests moving the US Treasury to blockchain for transparency and accountability.
SEC Reassigned 50 Lawyers and Staff Members
SEC continues to change agency strategy SEC reassigned 50 lawyers and staff members They were previously appointed to regulate cryptocurrencies The SEC continues to shift strategy and implement pro-crypto changes, which now include staff. The new leadership has reassigned the unit of 50 lawyers and staff members previously hired to regulate cryptocurrency.
David Sacks Says the Feasibility of Bitcoin Reserve Is One of the First Things
David Sacks works with lawmakers for the stablecoins legal framework Moving legislation through House, Senate, and Congress takes time But he says that it could be achieved during this year Also, he shares details about a Bitcoin reserve New task force is evaluating this feasibility White House AI and Crypto czar David Sacks illuminates the efforts and priorities regarding digital assets and the appropriate legal framework.
El Salvador Revoked Bitcoin as a Legal Tender But Bought 11 BTC and 1 BTC Today
El Salvador revoked Bitcoin as a legal tender Meanwhile, El Salvador just bought 11 BTC today and 1 BTC just now Now El Salvador holds 6,068.18 BTC worth ~$605.3M On January 29, El Salvador amended some points of the Bitcoin law so that it is no longer a legal tender, prompting talk of ending the global crypto experiment. However, the accumulation of Bitcoin as a national reserve is not stopping, and El Salvador just bought 11 BTC and 1 BTC, now holding 6,068.18 BTC worth ~$605.3M.
Canadian Accused of Exploiting DeFi Protocols Vulnerability and Obtaining $65M
Andean Medjedovic is accused of exploiting the DeFi protocols vulnerability He manipulated the price on KyberSwap and Indexed Finance and stole $65M He also used multiple methods to launder money He faces a sentence 20 years for each of the counts Canadian Andean Medjedovic has been charged with a number of cybercrimes, key among them exploiting the DeFi vulnerabilities in the KyberSwap and Indexed Finance protocols and fraudulently stealing $65M.
Blockchain Interoperability: Future of the Cross-Chain Communication
Blockchain technology is actually older than it may seem, but the blockchain platforms based on it are relatively young. Like any such phenomenon, it emerges suddenly and evolves independently. This has created several related issues, namely the isolation of these platforms where each was developed with its vision, approach, and standards.
Monochrome Group Registered Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs With Singapore’s Monetary Authority
Monochrome Group has registered Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Singapore’s Monetary Authority has accepted the applications Monochrome Group sees this as a strategic move Especially against the backdrop of harsh US economic decisions Monochrome Group is expanding into South East Asia and has registered its first Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum ETF with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Thailand SEC Plans to Launch DLT Trading Platform
Thailand SEC is to launch the DLT trading platform It enables to issuance of tokenized and electronic securities Also medium-to-long-term debt instruments The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand is set to launch a distributed ledger technology-based trading platform that will allow companies to trade tokenized traditional securities and electronic securities.
Elon Musk Says USAID Should Be Shut Down and Points Out That Trump Allegedly Agrees
USAID funding has been frozen About 60 senior staffers have been put on leave They denied DOGE access to their systems Elon Musk stated that USAID is politically biased He also pointed out that Trump allegedly agreed to shut down USAID USAID allegedly tried to avoid Donald Trump’s executive order to cut off foreign aid for 90 days, after which funding was frozen and 60 senior staffers were put on leave.
Trump Second Week & Shaking of International Trades and Markets
Trump would impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico Fed left rates in a range of 4.25-4.50 DeepSeek shakes up markets and Nvidia Senate confirms Scott Bessent to be US Treasury Secretary Texas aims for its Bitcoin reserve With Donald Trump’s arrival, every week is a very busy one regarding government regulations, technological advances, and market reactions, so let’s break them down.
Trump May Impose 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Saturday
Trump may impose 25% tariffs against Mexico and Canada on Saturday He has not explicitly given that he will do so but has warned He also insists the U.S. can do without their goods Donald Trump continues to implement his earlier statements, and now it’s no longer Colombia, but Canada and Mexico that are in the crosshairs. He has warned that he may impose 25% tariffs this Saturday, although he has not explicitly stated whether or not a final decision has been made.
MarginFi Launches ‘Staked Collateral’ Feature Using SOLs
MarginFi has launched a “staked collateral” feature It allows to post SOL as collateral and access SOL liquidity MarginFi, the DeFi lending protocol on the Solana blockchain, announced the launch of the “staked collateral” feature. Users can now post their natively staked SOL as collateral and access SOL liquidity. More About Staked Collateral From MarginFi LSTs have become an important financial tool for many who want to be rewarded for staking their tokens.
Texas Aims to Be a Leader in Implementing Bitcoin Reserve
Texas aims to be a pioneer in approving Bitcoin reserve Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick 40 priority bills for 2025 Texas plans to implement a strategic state-owned Bitcoin reserve regardless of a similar national initiative. In addition to SB 778, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced 40 priority bills for 2025 among which are about crypto.
Fed Holds Interest Rates at Range of 4.25% to 4.5%
The two-day FOMC meeting finished Fed holds interest rates at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% After a two-day FOMC meeting, the US Federal Reserve decided to keep current interest rates at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Among other statements, US Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that despite recent inflation data looking good, they are not going to over-interpret two good or two bad [inflation] readings.
Cardano Hard Fork Plomid: Fundamental Shift for Cardano Governance
Cardano makes the long-awaited hard fork Plomid ADA holders gain control over the development of the network Cardano makes the long-awaited hard fork Plomid, which introduces a new era in Cardano governance. It shifts the power of governance to the community and gives ADA holders more control over the future of the network.
Senate Confirmed Scott Bessent to be US Treasury Secretary
Trump appointed Scott Bessent to be US Treasury Secretary Senate confirmed his appointment and voted 68 to 29 Trump recently selected Scott Bessent as a US Treasury Secretary, but the decision still had to go through the Senate. On Monday, voted 68 to 29 to confirm pro-crypto Scott Bessent to be US Treasury Secretary, with very polarizing statements for and against.
Nvidia Faced 17% Share Value Drop This Monday
Nvidia faced a share value drop of 17% It costs a market record ~$600B loss DeepSeek shows great results compared to OpenAI DeepSeek LLMs cost significantly less than competitors Nvidia faced a share value drop of 17%, which means ~$600B loss for the stock market, and became the largest single-day U.S. company capital loss in market history.
KYC and AML in Crypto: Learn How Safety is Realized in Web3?
The development of financial instruments and the emergence of new financial platforms throughout history have been one of the strongest drivers for certain campaigns, organizations, and entire nations. However, being just a vehicle, different parties can use it in different directions and make it an aid for realizing malicious ones. That’s why, along with the development of the financial sector, its regulations have evolved, particularly AML and KYC.
The Ethereum Foundation Just Sold Another 100 $ETH
The Ethereum Foundation sold $100 $ETH for the third time in January For $335.938K, $336.835K, $308.447K respectively Ethereum Foundation sells $100 $ETH for $DAI for the third time in January, with the latest sale on a notable dip. More About Ethereum Foundation Sales So, we can see notable sales from the Ethereum Foundation, and it is interesting that for example, World Liberty Finance is actively buying on the contrary.
Rosseti Group Explores Crypto Mining Opportunities
Rosseti Group is exploring the opportunities of crypto mining They assume using their underutilized power centers They expect to increase revenue and tax payments Rosseti Group, which includes interregional and regional distribution grid companies (IDGCs/RDGCs), research, development, and construction institutes – is exploring the opportunity of mining cryptocurrency on its underutilized power centers and coordinating the deployment of mining infrastructure.
Donald Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Goods From Colombia
Donald Trump immediately implements his program against illegal migration and takes tough measures regarding the opposition to its support. In particular, Colombia violated the relevant agreement, for which it immediately received a 25% tariff on goods shipped to the US. Trump warns that if Colombia does not adhere to the earlier agreement, the tariff could increase to 50% by the end of the week. Stay tuned for additional details.
First Week of Trump’s Presidency: Record Number of Pro-Crypto Decisions
The first week of Trump’s presidency has ended He passed a record number of executive orders Pro-crypto decisions were also in abundance SEC Crypto 2.0 framework is coming Trump released his memecoin $TRUMP He rescinded SAB 121 passed under Biden He also ordered to explore Bitcoin & Crypto Reserve Donald Trump has had his first presidential week, and it is impossible to overstate how full it has been of fundamental decisions in all areas of politics, economics, and technology.
Trump Banned CBDC, Rescinded SAB 121, Signed to Explore Bitcoin Reserve
Donald Trump has made three long-awaited fundamental pro-crypto moves. Namely, Trump banned CBDC, rescinded SAB 121, and signed an executive order to explore Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Reserve. Each of these is crucial to the entire crypto industry and utilizing this potential to transform the US into a leader in a new era of blockchain-based finance. Stay tuned for more details.
Trump Spoke With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: $600B - $1T Investments in US
Trump spoke to Mohammed bin Salman They discussed security issues, economic cooperation Saudi Crown Prince is to invest in US ~$600B Trump plans to increase this to $1T Trump’s first official call after the inauguration was with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. They discussed many topics regarding the Middle East, such as security issues, economic cooperation, and investment in the US. Mohammed bin Salman intends to invest $600B in the US, while Trump plans to increase to $1T.
Senator Cynthia Lummis Appointed Is a Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets
Cynthia Lummis appointed as Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets She aims to urgently pass bipartisan legislation for digital assets Among the goals, establishing a US strategic Bitcoin reserve Senator Cynthia Lummis has been appointed as chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets and aims urgently pass bipartisan legislation establishing a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets that strengthens the U.S. dollar with a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Bitwise Has Registered Bitwise Dogecoin ETF as a Statutory Trust
Bitwise applied for the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF They did so with the Delaware Department of State’s Division of Corporations. This is just a registration for a trust, not an official ETF application with the SEC Bitwise continues to extend the trend toward crypto ETFs, with the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF as a statutory trust on Wednesday through the Delaware Department of State’s Division of Corporations.
Donald Trump Announced $500B AI Infrastructure Investments
Home / Donald Trump Announced $500B AI Infrastructure Investments published: 22.01.2025 Last updated: 22.01.2025 Donald Trump has announced a historic $500B investment in AI infrastructure, pointing to the strategic importance of this technology in the context of the rapid growth in electricity consumption for its development. The investment will be broken into several phases, with the first one amounting to $100B, and further up to $500B as the project develops.
Trump Pardons Ulbricht Fully and Unconditionally, Silk Road Founder Is Free
Donald Trump’s claims during the presidential race that he would free Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht in the early days of his presidency turned out to be true. On Tuesday, Trump pardoned Ulbricht and emphasized that it is full and unconditional. In turn, Ross Ulbricht has already marked his free walking with a publication in X. Stay tuned for details and comments from key figures.
Donald Trump Announced $500B AI Infrastructure Investments
Donald Trump has announced a historic $500B investment in AI infrastructure, pointing to the strategic importance of this technology in the context of the rapid growth in electricity consumption for its development. The investment will be broken into several phases, with the first one amounting to $100B, and further up to $500B as the project develops. Key AI industry figures have already started to comment. Stay tuned for more details.
Trump’s First Day: Signed 26 Executive Orders & Assigned a Crypto Task Force
Donald Trump signed 26 executive orders on the first day, and about 200 new ones are planned, targeting different areas of energy, economy, healthcare, migration, and more. Direct crypto executive orders are still pending, but already came into effect the crypto task force on the launch of SEC Crypto 2.0 aimed at developing a comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for crypto assets.
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