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In January 2025, the cryptocurrency market proved it can still move just as fast as it did in the final quarter of 2024 and as in the most dynamic periods in its history. Bitcoin (BTC) underwent a remarkable journey since the year started as it hit lows just under $90,000 as recently as January 13 only to recover toward new all-time highs (ATH) above $108,000 on January 20. By press time, BTC is 14.40% in the green year-to-date (YTD) and is changing hands at $107,378. Considering the pace and the volatility, many traders are looking to determine Bitcoin’s next move…
Seamless Protocol launched its USDC Vault on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, utilizing Morpho’s infrastructure and Gauntlet’s risk management capabilities. The vault introduces isolated market architecture to DeFi lending, allowing for unique risk profiles and avoiding systemic risks associated with traditional pooled liquidity models. This structure enables Seamless to onboard new assets and strategies while customizing risk parameters. “Working alongside Morpho and Gauntlet underscores our commitment to leveraging innovative technology for tailored lending and borrowing solutions that prioritize user experience,” said Richy Qiao, a core contributor to Seamless. The protocol plans to offer SEAM token rewards to participants, funded…
Ethereum (ETH) price is showing a period of uncertainty as key indicators point to a lack of strong directional momentum. The DMI shows a weak trend, with the ADX below 20 for several days, highlighting market indecision. Additionally, the number of ETH whale addresses has declined since hitting an 11-month high, signaling potential shifts in market sentiment. As ETH’s EMA lines remain undefined, the coin’s next move will likely depend on its ability to break key resistance levels or hold critical support zones. ETH DMI Indicates Weak Momentum The Ethereum DMI (Directional Movement Index) chart reveals that the ADX is…
OKX Ventures has officially announced its exciting investment in DuckChain. This partnership aims to reshape access to the blockchain, enhancing scalability for users worldwide. DuckChain creates a bridge between Web2 and Web3, striving to transform the Web3 ecosystem. The project has a clear vision of mass adoption, leveraging an advanced AI integration. Furthermore, Telegram is a platform that boasts over 1 billion users, aiming to provide a seamless environment. Exciting news! OKX Ventures is investing in @Duck_Chain – the largest EVM blockchain on Telegram with 1B users. 🌐 With AI integration, cross-chain interoperability, and a focus on mass adoption, DuckChain…
Chainlink’s infrastructure underpinned Q3 2024 tokenized asset growth, boosting stablecoin market cap by $5.3 billion (3.2%) and year-to-date by $37.5 billion (28.1%). Tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds surged 26.2% quarterly and 185.3% year-to-date, with major firms like 21Shares and Superstate adopting Chainlink’s services. The landscape of digital asset markets witnessed remarkable growth during Q3 2024, with Chainlink’s infrastructure emerging as a cornerstone for major financial institutions venturing into tokenized assets, according to Chainlinks’s Q3 2024 Report. Market indicators paint an encouraging picture: stablecoin market capitalization expanded by $5.3 billion, marking a 3.2% increase during Q3 2024 while showing an impressive year-to-date growth of…
Coinbase has accused the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) of blocking access to crucial documents tied to its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests about the financial regulator’s overreach in targeting crypto firms. The crypto exchange alleges that the FDIC is withholding key information despite a court ruling requiring disclosure. Coinbase Challenges FDIC Over Alleged Hidden ‘Pause Letters’ On January 17, Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, criticized the FDIC’s handling of its FOIA requests. The controversy centers on the letters the FDIC issued to banks involved in cryptocurrency-related services. These letters reportedly advised financial institutions to halt their crypto…
The broader digital currency ecosystem is still reeling from the latest price action of Bitcoin (BTC) and some of the altcoins in the top 10. Reacting to recent events, BTC advocate Samson Mow has spotlighted the “God Candle” on the Bitcoin chart. He accompanied the post on X with an “Omega” icon, with watchful eyes on the trend. Bitcoin Omega Candle: More to come In the past few weeks, when the price of Bitcoin traded in a consolidation channel below $98,000 before breaking out, Mow has always maintained his stance that the coin was undervalued. As reported earlier by U.Today,…
Mountain Protocol has announced the native issuance of its yield-bearing stablecoin USDM on ZKsync Era. The launch enables ZKsync (ZK) users to leverage the USDM stablecoin in decentralized finance while earning yield from tokenized Treasury bills. According to the Mountain Protocol team, the two tokens, USDM and wUSDM, are now natively available on ZKsync Era. USDM is a regulated ERC-20 token, similar to other top fiat-backed stablecoins, and was first unveiled in September 2023. It allows holders to benefit from U.S. Treasury bills and other opportunities across DeFi. The rebasing stablecoin offers a 4.7% annual percentage yield, with rewards accrued…
Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin Predicts Web3 Boom ‘Orders of Magnitude’ Bigger Than Dot-Com Bubble
One of the creators of the top smart contact platform Ethereum (ETH) says the Web3 explosion will be exponentially larger than that of the dot-com bubble of the late 90s. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Joseph Lubin – who now serves as the chief executive of blockchain technology firm ConsenSys – says the Web3 boom is already underway, and he believes it will make a positive impact to the world. “The Web3 boom is on and it will be orders of magnitude larger than the dot-com boom. It will be a rough and wild ride,…
This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Crypto is much ado about AI these days, and two Solana startups recently closed funding rounds for businesses merging AI with social applications. Social graph protocol Tapestry announced a $5.75 million Series A led by Union Square Ventures and Fabric Ventures, and Oh raised $4.5 million in seed funding to “build AI agents for the spicy content industry.” The pair of fundraises both came with expansive ideas about the future of AI — and how humans can still stake a claim to that future. Tapestry is focused…