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MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor has met with Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, sparking speculations within the cryptocurrency community. The meeting took place in Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida. Notably, Eric Trump announced the rendezvous in a tweet on Friday, and Saylor confirmed with a retweet. Bitcoin On the Menu Although neither Eric nor Saylor disclosed details of the meeting, both suggested it pertains to Bitcoin and the crypto industry. “Two friends, one passion: Bitcoin,” Eric tweeted. The former MicroStrategy CEO also implied that Bitcoin was part of the discussion with Trump’s son. According to his…

Hex Trust, a digital asset financial services provider, has acquired Byte Trading for an undisclosed price. The move aims to enhance Hex’s markets and prime services for institutional investors while marking a new milestone in the startup’s evolution from a custodian to a full-service financial institution. The agreement, announced Friday, follows Hex Trust’s launch of E-Trading in November 2024 and a recent funding round with Morgan Creek Digital, bringing its total capital raised to over $100 million. By integrating Byte Trading’s low-latency trading platform into its secure, regulated infrastructure, Hex Trust aims to offer seamless execution and expanded institutional-grade services.…

TL;DR Ethena surpasses DAI and reaches a $6 billion market capitalization with its stablecoin USDe, standing out in the sector. The integration of sUSDe into Aave drives over $1 billion in inflows in just a few weeks, attracting large investors. Ethena launches USDtb, a stablecoin backed by U.S. government bonds and BlackRock, offering a more stable and reliable option. The stablecoin market continues to evolve in 2024, and while giants like Tether and Circle adapt to stricter regulations, Ethena emerges as a key player thanks to its innovative approach, fast execution, scalability, and ability to adjust to new market conditions…

The XRP community has spotted a major sign that the four-year-long lawsuit between Ripple and the U.S. SEC may soon come to an end. This newfound confidence emerged amid the SEC’s recent expression of readiness to consider XRP ETFs, with pundits suggesting the Ripple lawsuit no longer holds weight. Ripple SEC Case Losing Weight Under New Leadership For context, the Ripple lawsuit initially ended in August 2024 following the final decision from Judge Analisa Torres, which included fines for Ripple’s violations. However, the SEC revived the case a few months later with a notice of appeal. The matter has since…

INTO, a Web3 platform for innovation and security is excited to announce its strategic partnership with ChainAware.ai to revolutionize Web3 user security and engagement. The other ally, ChainAware.ai, is an AI-driven Web3 security solution. Through this partnership, both aim to integrate advanced marketing and transaction monitoring agents to transform security and engagement. It strives to enable a fraud-resistant and seamless digital experience. 🤝 #INTOverse is excited to partner with @ChainAware!Chainaware is a cutting-edge AI-driven platform specializing in Web3 solutions, offering innovative marketing and transaction monitoring agents that enhance user engagement and ensure robust fraud protection, all incubated… pic.twitter.com/GEIW6SiakH — INTO…

Bitcoin (BTC) started the new year on a high note after tapping into the six-figure mark in 2024. Most observers expect 2025 to be just as remarkable, with projections placing BTC at $185,000 and higher. The road, however, may be as straightforwardly bullish as expected, as the recent price action suggests sellers are looking to reassert themselves, raising the possibility of a notable price drop ahead. We are referring to the price action of December, when bitcoin reached a record high above $108,000 but ended the month negatively, below $94,000, registering its first monthly loss since August. The two-way price…

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) preferred stock, STRK, had a record-breaking performance in its first two weeks. According to the company, STRK is now the best-performing out of 115 preferred stocks listed in the US since 2022. Per information shared on X, STRK is first in price performance with 19% more gains than the average preferred stock. It has also attracted more interest from investors, with a trading volume that is 7x the average. The company founder, Michael Saylor, also noted the stock’s strong performance, saying: “In the initial two weeks of trading, $STRK is the best performing and most liquid perpetual…

The well-known South Korean exchange Upbit has announced the listing of the crypto SONIC, the native asset of the SonicSVM rollup project of the Solana ecosystem. This is a very important launch, introducing a highly anticipated token by the crypto community. Let’s see together how its debut went. What is SonicSVM: the layer-2 rollup of the Solana blockchain Sonic Alpha Vault: an option to invest in the project before the listing on exchanges Upbit and other exchanges announce the listing of the crypto SONIC: what will be the valuation at debut? What is SonicSVM: the layer-2 rollup of the Solana…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expresses optimism about ongoing progress on crypto regulation following his recent engagement with policymakers in Washington, D.C. Garlinghouse took to X on Thursday to disclose his recent engagement with top U.S. policymakers. He suggested that there is real momentum toward providing the crypto industry with much-needed regulatory clarity. Notably, he acknowledges the bipartisan cooperation, with Democrats and Republicans working to establish a pro-innovation crypto framework. Attendees of the Meeting In his latest push, Garlinghouse met with key policymakers, including the U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman, Senator Tim Scott, and Rep. Ritchie Torres. Some meeting attendees include…

The following is a guest post by Rob Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs. Standards are the unsung heroes of technological innovation. They pave the way for true interoperability and establish a solid foundation for businesses to operate. A solid foundation of standards and guidelines makes it possible for builders to take a longer view and design more reliable technology. From HTTP for web browsing to SMTP for email, standards have catalyzed paradigm shifts that shaped the modern world. As privacy technology matures, the emergence of standards for zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) promises to usher in a new era for web3 and…