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Publicly traded crypto firms dominated in January, outpacing the crypto market itself in terms of market cap growth. Among publicly traded crypto firms tracked by JP Morgan—which includes Coinbase and Bitcoin miners like Marathon and Riot—the group’s overall market cap expanded 14% in January, pushing the Wall Street firms’ total valuation to $108 billion. The crypto market itself ended January with a market cap of around $3.2 trillion, notching an 8% expansion as President Donald Trump assumed the White House after positioning himself as America’s first crypto president, JP Morgan analysts wrote in a Tuesday report. Still, the market cap…

TRON, led by H.E. Justin Sun, keeps pushing blockchain innovation by making artificial intelligence (AI) a core part of its ecosystem, putting it at the forefront of technological advancements with the potential to change decentralized systems. According to TONiSwissTRO, there are some exciting ways AI will shape TRON’s future, with many applications ready to improve the platform. 1. Decentralized AI Models2. Content Creation and AI3. AI-Powered Governance4. Interoperability and AI-Orchestrated Cross-Chain Communication5. AI-Enhanced ScalabilityBest Example in Development:Some projects on Tron may use AI for DeFi applications, NFT marketplaces, or… — TONiSwiss TR🅾️N (@TONiSwissTRON) January 8, 2025 Why Decentralized AI Matters…

In a promising development, the Bitcoin price is inching closer to the coveted $100,000 mark as it trades above $98,000 for the first time since late December. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has highlighted several critical metrics that could signal further bullish momentum for the leading cryptocurrency as the market begins to recover. Bitcoin Price Surges Amid Coinbase Premium Index Low One of the significant indicators discussed by Martinez is the Coinbase Premium Index, which recently hit -0.23%, its lowest point in two years. This index measures the price difference between Bitcoin on Coinbase and other exchanges. A negative premium suggests…

In the ever-volatile world of cryptocurrency, the price movements of Ethereum (ETH) are often closely watched by investors and traders alike. A significant move by World Liberty Finance, spending 5 million USDC to purchase 1,917 ETH, has sparked speculation about the future of Ethereum’s price trajectory. This hefty purchase has raised the question: Could the recent price drop of Ethereum indicate that large players, or “smart money,” are simply taking advantage of the dip to load up before the next major market shift? hours ago, world liberty finance spent 5M USDC to buy 1,917 $ETHCan ETH’s recent price drop be…

The Fed is in no rush to cut interest rates as officials are encouraged by recent inflation data that shows price pressures moderating toward the central bank’s 2% target, according to Nick Timiraos, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who is often considered a “Fed spokesman.” The U.S. economy remains strong, allowing policymakers to take a cautious approach when deciding when and whether to cut rates, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell told Congress today. The Fed previously cut interest rates by a full percentage point at its final three meetings in 2024, following a period of historically high rates. “Given…

The most prominent AI Agent projects, including Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) and ai16z (AI16Z), have recently experienced significant price surges. While the outlook for AI Agents remains positive, many investors missed opportunities to secure favorable positions. However, several promising AI Agent projects supported by Binance Labs have yet to launch their tokens. These projects may offer strong potential upon token release. Recognizing the growing interest among the investment community, BeInCrypto has compiled a summary and key insights about these emerging opportunities. DIN The project builds infrastructure for AI Agents and AI dApps. DIN was formerly Web3 Go, one of the 10…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has co-authored a paper titled “Blockchain Privacy and Regulatory Compliance: Towards a Practical Equilibrium,” introducing the concept of Privacy Pools. This protocol aims to enhance privacy on blockchain networks while ensuring regulatory compliance. Vitalik Buterin co-authors paper on Privacy Pools Privacy Pools: Balancing Anonymity and Compliance According to the paper, the Privacy Pools protocol allows users to publish zero-knowledge proofs, demonstrating that their funds do not originate from known unlawful sources without revealing their entire transaction history. This is achieved by proving membership in custom association sets that are in line with certain properties required by…

The market is recovering from the end-of-year bleeding that dragged most cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), to monthly lows. As the flagship crypto retests key levels, some analyst shared their predictions for the 2025 bull market and BTC’s performance. Bitcoin Correction Close To An End? Over the last three days, Bitcoin has slowly climbed back to the $96,000 level, briefly trading near the $98,000 mark on Thursday afternoon. Last week, the flagship crypto lost this key range, failing to reclaim it for six days. This zone served as a crucial bounce point since mid-November. However, the New Year recovery sent BTC’s…

On February 12th, the Ethereum price witnessed a significant inflow to reach $2,730, registering an intraday gain of 5.5%. Contrary to broader market consolidation, this uptick can be attributed to 21Shares filing a proposal with the SEC to allow staking within its Core Ethereum ETF. The news bolsters ETH’s potential to rebound and recuperate bullish momentum. Key Highlights: A support trendline intact since June 2022 drives the current uptrend in Ethereum price. Cboe BZX Exchange has officially submitted a proposed rule change to the U.S. SEC, aiming to amend the structure of the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to incorporate Ethereum…

In less than two years, Liang Wenfeng’s DeepSeek stands ready to pull him into the top tier of AI global wealth leaders. Or, he might simply remain a billionaire. The answer depends on who you ask. According to startup founders and AI experts, the firm’s value estimates range from $1 billion to $150 billion. The mid-range puts the firm between $2 billion and $30 billion, placing Liang with his 84% stake among Asia’s wealthiest tech moguls, per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. DeepSeek shrouds its valuation in secrecy, leaving investors guessing Since the funding and revenue of DeepSeek are not openly…