The retail-fueled memecoin speculation around the Trump memecoins could invite more regulatory scrutiny on the crypto industry in the US, industry insiders told Cointelegraph. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-memecoins-sec-regulatory-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Vitalik claims sole authority over Ethereum Foundation leadership
Vitalik Buterin dismissed calls for a leadership shakeup in the Ethereum Foundation, reaffirmed his authority and condemned harassment against Aya Miyaguchi. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-ethereum-leadership-debate?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/dogecoin-price-jumps-13-minutes-us-doge-website?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. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ton-exclusive-network-telegram-mini-apps?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/immunefi-blockchain-arbitration-bug-bounties?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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. Read More at 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. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/microstrategy-buy-11k-btc-week-trump-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Trump and Melania memecoins attract first-time investors — Survey
A survey reveals Trump memecoins drew first-time investors to crypto, spurring adoption but raising concerns over political tokens’ long-term effects on the market. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-melania-memecoin-survey-crypto-adoption?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Switzerland’s Crypto Valley hits $593B with 17 unicorns in 2024
Switzerland’s Crypto Valley reached $593 billion in valuation with 17 unicorns in 2024, capturing 29% of European blockchain funding and showing significant growth. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-valley-593b-valuation-unicorn-growth?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
TRUMP, MELANIA tokens crash hardest as memecoins bleed
Memecoins underperform the broader crypto market after double-digit daily losses fueled by sharp drops in TRUMP and MELANIA tokens. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-melania-tokens-crash-memecoins-bleed?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound