Month: January 2025
SAB 121 rescinded: What it means for crypto custody and regulation in 2025
SAB 122 (after withdrawal of SAB 121) streamlines crypto custody operations and fosters greater trust in traditional financial firms offering cryptocurrency services.
Bitcoin, Dogecoin and XRP Rebound—But Trump’s Meme Coin Is Still Down
Most of the major cryptocurrencies are in the green Friday morning, including Bitcoin and Dogecoin, but Trump’s Solana token sits in the red.
How Dojima Foundation is Solving Web3’s Biggest Nightmare
In this exclusive HackerNoon interview, Reddy pulls back the curtain on Web3’s most persistent challenge: blockchain fragmentation. And he’s not just talking about the problem—he’s building the solution. His journey from working on predictive algorithms to founding Dojima Foundation is a testament to his ability to spot challenges before they become industry roadblocks. Ishan Pandey: … Read more
Global CBDC development faces challenges after US ban
The US may have little use for CBDCs, but jurisdictions like the EU have good reasons to keep building wholesale CBDCs, even following Trump’s ban.
Time Isn’t Found, It’s Made: Reclaim Your Day with These Tips
People often link time management with work-life balance—and for good reason. This connection emerged from the Industrial Revolution when Henry Ford advocated for weekends partly to boost vehicle sales. Today, as the AI revolution transforms our traditional productivity patterns, some people are becoming more productive than ever. Time management and productivity are deeply intertwined. Before … Read more
Bitcoin Options Worth $7.8B Set to Expire at End of Month on Deribit
Some $7.8 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC) options expire at the end of the month and, with the largest cryptocurrency trading well above the so-called max pain point, it’s possible market makers looking to maximize their profits will try to force it lower in the coming days. Data from Deribit, the largest decentralized options exchange, … Read more
AI agents in DeFi: How real-time data ensures market safety
AI agents automate DeFi trading and liquidity, but concerns about data accuracy and safety spark vital questions.
Microsoft is closing its British flagship store in London
Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft says it’s shutting down its UK “experience center” in London next month, nearly six years after it first opened as a 21,000-square-foot Microsoft store. “To better align with its focus on digital growth, Microsoft has decided to exit the lease at the Microsoft Experience Centre in London … Read more
How Gamekins Changed the Way Students Approach Software Testing
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2.1 Software Testing 2.2 Gamification of Software Testing 3 Gamifying Continuous Integration and 3.1 Challenges in Teaching Software Testing 3.2 Gamification Elements of Gamekins 3.3 Gamified Elements and the Testing Curriculum 4 Experiment Setup and 4.1 Software Testing Course 4.2 Integration of Gamekins and 4.3 Participants 4.4 Data … Read more
Solana stablecoin supply hits $10B ATH, TVL up 800% — Can SOL price reach $1K?
Can Solana hit four figures this year? Several market analysts believe that a $1,000 price target is possible this cycle, particularly under Trump’s administration.
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Traders lose millions as memecoin downturn deepens
A trader who invested over $1 million in memecoins saw nearly 90% of their funds vanish in just two days as the hype-driven tokens plummeted.
Canada to monitor crypto transactions for drug money
Canada’s FINTRAC updates AML strategies, emphasizing cryptocurrency’s role in combating synthetic opioid-related money laundering.
Google agrees to crack down on fake reviews for UK businesses
Annoyed by fake reviews on business pages? So is the CMA. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Google will take firmer action against British businesses that use fake reviews to boost their star ratings on the search giant’s reviews platform. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Friday that Google has agreed … Read more
MicroStrategy may owe taxes on $19B unrealized Bitcoin gains: Report
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin portfolio has unrealized gains amounting to more than $19.3 billion.
Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Whipsaws as Risk Assets Get Feel-Good Boost
By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The past 24 hours have been among the most hectic in the crypto industry for years, and this was reflected in Thursday’s bitcoin (BTC) price, which whipsawed 2% to 3% multiple times in a matter of minutes. Still, it managed to stay above the psychological … Read more
LG Electronics takes majority stake in Bear Robotics, reportedly valuing startup at $600M
LG Electronics is betting on robotics as its next big growth driver. The South Korean electronics company said on Friday that it has agreed to acquire an additional 30% stake in Bear Robotics, a California-based startup it previously backed that is building AI-powered server robots for restaurants. The deal gives LG a majority ownership of … Read more
Bitcoin Whales in ‘Accumulation Phase’ After Trump Inauguration: CryptoQuant
Large bitcoin (BTC) holders, commonly known as whales, are back purchasing more of the asset after a lull period in early January and a bout of profit-taking, CryptoQuant data shows. The monthly percentage growth of the bitcoin holdings of large investors has accelerated from -0.25% on January 14 to +2% on January 17, the highest … Read more
Apple introduces a new API to support more in-app purchase formats
Apple announced on Thursday a new API called the Advanced Commerce API to support more in-app purchase formats, such as subscriptions and content add-ons. The company added that it is not changing the commission structure to support these use cases. “The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class … Read more
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‘Bitcoin reserve or nothing’ — Ripple slammed for pushing multi-asset reserve
The Bitcoin community is unhappy with Ripple pushing the creation of a diversified crypto reserve, slamming the firm for “prioritizing their own interests.”
THORChain pauses Bitcoin, Ether lending amid insolvency risks
THORChain temporarily suspended lending and savers programs to prevent insolvency and safeguard liquidity providers.