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World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm linked to President Donald Trump’s family, entered a strategic partnership with Spacecoin to bridge decentralized finance with satellite-powered internet. The deal includes a token swap that ties the two projects together, laying the groundwork for future collaboration on payments, settlements and coordination in areas beyond the reach of traditional financial networks. Spacecoin, which recently launched three satellites into low-Earth orbit, is building what it calls a decentralized physical infrastructure network. The goal is to provide permissionless internet access through a growing satellite constellation, starting with remote and underserved communities. The idea is to give…
Ethereum digital asset treasury (DAT) BitMine has just staked another huge batch of Ether, bringing its total amount staked to over 1.5 million ETH. Tom Lee-chaired BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) added 186,560 ETH (worth around $625 million) to the “Beacon Depositor” address, reported Lookonchain on Wednesday. This brings the total amount staked by the world’s largest Ethereum (ETH) DAT to 1,530,784 ETH, worth a whopping $5.13 billion, equating to 4% of the total 36 million ETH staked on the Beacon Chain. This share could still increase as the company holds a total of just over 4 million ETH, of which…
Key Takeaways Gold prices are rising due to heightened expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, making it more attractive as a safe-haven asset. Major banks such as UBS, Commerzbank, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs identify Fed policy as a key factor boosting gold demand. Gold prices advanced today as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut, boosting the precious metal’s appeal as a safe-haven investment. Market sentiment reflects expectations for further Fed rate cuts extending into 2026, driving increased investor interest in gold as monetary easing typically weakens the dollar. Recent analyses from major banks including UBS and Commerzbank note…
U.S. President Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan on Thursday alleging the global bank of debanking him and some of his companies in 2021 without merit. The lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade County in Florida, alleges that the bank engaged in trade libel, breached good faith and fair dealing provisions and that CEO Jamie Dimon “violated Florida’s deceptive trade practices law,” according to Bloomberg. Trump said he’d sue JPMorgan over the past weekend, citing the 2021 debanking. In a statement, a spokesperson for JPMorgan said, “While we regret President Trump has sued us, we believe the suit has…
HPX, a crypto platform that focuses on connecting digital assets with real-world spending, is pleased to launch the HPX Apple Pay Gold Virtual Card for seamless spending of cryptocurrencies. The main purpose of this launch is to provide a low-cost, high-limit solution for cross-border payments and online shopping. Introducing HPX Apple Pay Gold Virtual Card! 🚉 Supports cross-border payments and advertising expenditure, including Apple Pay, Shopee, PAYPAL, TikTok ads, etc.✅ Low top-up fee of 1.3%, $0.25 transaction fee, no monthly card fee, 20K USD daily spending limit, with $50 USDT… pic.twitter.com/2A1kuJsJoh — HPX Official (@Hpx_Official) January 21, 2026 This Card…
In a significant development for decentralized finance, the DeepBook Protocol has activated its highly anticipated margin trading feature on the Sui Network, fundamentally expanding the capabilities of this innovative Layer 1 ecosystem as of March 2025. This strategic enhancement transforms DeepBook from a spot trading platform into a comprehensive DeFi solution, introducing sophisticated leverage mechanisms while maintaining the protocol’s commitment to security and user empowerment within the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. DeepBook Protocol Margin Trading Transforms Sui Ecosystem The DeepBook Protocol, a cornerstone decentralized application within the Sui Network ecosystem, has officially launched its margin trading functionality according to announcements…
Ethereum may be poised to end years of lagging performance and finally outrun Bitcoin in 2026, driven by a regulatory overhaul and a confluence of key on-chain and market metrics. Ethereum’s bull run since 2023 has yielded 160%, less than half of Bitcoin’s staggering 457% return, according to CoinGecko data. The difference in gains highlights Ethereum’s muted performance over the years despite improving market conditions. But several catalysts suggest that the outlook could change. Catalysts for Ethereum The first signal is a clear market rotation highlighted by a decline in Bitcoin’s dominance. Bitcoin dominance, or the coin’s share of…
UAE-based Mashreq Capital, a leading asset manager operating out of DIFC (Dubai International Financial Center), has announced the launch of BITMAC, a multi-asset investment mutual fund that includes equities, fixed income, gold and Bitcoin exposure via ETFs. As per Mashreq Capital, BITMAC offers retail investors an innovative, diversified, and systematically rebalanced portfolio. This unique combination captures growth opportunities from both traditional and digital assets while reducing overall risk to levels comparable with a typical balanced portfolio. It is directed at retail investors, so the minimum investment amount is $100. It offers retail investors an institutional-grade path to gain exposure to…
Caroline Ellison was released from prison on Wednesday after serving roughly 60% of her two-year sentence. The former co-CEO of Alameda Research played a key role in the events that led to the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange. In anticipation of Ellison’s release, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) banned her from holding any executive positions for 10 years. An Early Release According to the US Federal Bureau of Prisons, the 31-year-old is now housed at a halfway facility in New York. She will remain there as part of her transition back into civilian life. Such centers help…
Traders on Hyperliquid shifted to tokenized gold, putting it among the top 10 most actively traded assets. Whales are predominantly long on gold. Hyperliquid has become a venue for tokenized gold, putting PAXG among the top 10 most traded assets. As gold reached new records, while BTC lagged, traders used the available on-chain infrastructure to switch to the more actively appreciating asset. Traders have shown renewed interest in tokenized metals, as gold approached $5,000 while BTC lagged. PAXG traded at a premium to spot gold, becoming one of the most bullish tokens on Hyperliquid. | Source: Coingecko PAXG is one…