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CEO of Ripple-owned blockchain custody firm Metaco steps down

Ripple purchased blockchain firm Metaco in May 2023 for $250 million as part of efforts to expand its custody services.

Bitcoin hits $50K for first time since December 2021

Bitcoin price makes a new 2024 high above $50,000, a level not seen in over two years.

Bitcoin price rally to $50K puts spotlight on halving supply shortage and spot ETF inflow

Bitcoin price rallies to $50,000, certifying BTC bulls’ intent to chase the price higher leading into the April halving event.

Analog closes $16M funding for cross-chain communication tools

The funding is backed by several crypto projects and venture firms, including Near, Wintermute, Orange DAO, Quantstamp, Tribe Capital and NGC Ventures.

Blockchain can unlock $400B in global financial innovation

Major financial institutions and technology firms are realizing the transformative impact of blockchain and billion-dollar opportunities in the tokenization of private assets

Wintermute and The Block launch crypto price index

The GMCI index will track the price performance of the top 30 cryptocurrencies by market cap, with some conditions.

Ethereum NFTs rally, with EtherRock and BAYC leading sales

Weekly NFT sales volume on Ethereum rose over 99%, driven by a surge of interest in Pudgy Penguins and the Nobody collection.

Bitcoin trader ‘sees $50K shortly’ as BTC price erases 20% ETF dip

BTC price wastes no time in accelerating toward the $50,000 mark as Wall Street trading gets underway — but some Bitcoin analysts remain cautious.

Controversial UK legislation creates ‘positive frictions’ for crypto users

Users of some crypto exchanges based in the United Kingdom now need to pass a quiz to trade Bitcoin.

Google’s 25M Euro AI skill boost for Europe unveiled

Google launched the “AI Opportunity Initiative for Europe” to provide Europeans with skill training in the field of AI.

BTC price recovers from $40.3K lows with Bitcoin volumes 'decimated'

Bitcoin is still taking stock of the ETF launch, analysts conclude, with BTC price lacking a convincing trend.

What are cryptocurrency hedge funds, and how do they work?

Dive into the dynamics of crypto hedge funds, exploring investment strategies, risks and the evolving landscape of digital asset management.

Bitcoin ETFs amass 95,000 BTC in 6 days, approaching $4B AUM

Fidelity’s (FBTC) and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) have both had over $1.2 billion in inflows in the first six days of trading.

Elon Musk denies $500M investment in xAI amid valuation talks

Musk and investors reportedly plan to settle terms in the coming weeks, with ongoing discussions about the possibility of obtaining computing power alongside or instead of xAI equity shares.

Coinbase has 70% chance of full dismissal in SEC lawsuit: Litigation analyst

Legal researcher Elliott Stein recalls leaving the courtroom with a significantly more optimistic outlook on cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase's chances of securing a victory.

Solana stablecoin transfer volume hits record monthly high of $300B

There has already been more than $300 billion in stablecoin transfer volume so far in January, eclipsing December’s volume.

X launches dedicated Payments account, crypto community speculates

Crypto commentators are speculating about the potential cryptos that may be utilized following X (formerly Twitter) launching a dedicated account for its upcoming payments feature later this year.

Coinbase fights SEC in court, SBF’s parents seek lawsuit dismissal, and Bitcoin ETFs: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 14-20

Coinbase and SEC face off at hearing, Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents seek clawback dismissal, and the first trading days for Bitcoin ETFs.

Crypto venture funds eye recovery in 2024, but capital remains tight

Investors are focusing on more liquid, growth-ready startup opportunities as crypto venture capital continues to recover.

Bitcoin’s spot ETFs make a splash, but can their AUM surpass gold ETFs?

Spot BTC ETFs made headlines as the media reported $28 billion in assets under management, but how significant is the figure?

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