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This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Marc Andreessen was right — our timelines really are splitting. Andreessen, on the Joe Rogan Experience in late November, theorized that our timeline had already split twice in the previous four months. If that’s true, our universe has obviously diverged a third time with the launch of Trump’s official cryptocurrency, TRUMP, this past weekend. The first occurred when Trump was shot last July. “And there was that moment where the world was going to head in two totally different directions [if Trump died],” Andreessen said. Instead, we…

Binance-listed The Open Network (TON), with a market cap of $12 billion, has announced its roadmap for the first half of 2025, introducing a number of key updates aimed at improving its ecosystem and expanding its capabilities. Planned updates cover core infrastructure, user experience, and interoperability with other blockchains. Key Highlights of the 2025 Roadmap Layer 2 Payment Network: A new Layer 2 solution focused on streamlining payment networks and increasing scalability. BTC Teleport Cross-Chain Support: Integration of cross-chain functionality to enable seamless interaction between the TON and Bitcoin networks. Enhanced Smart Contract Functionality: Introducing TOLK 1.0, featuring advanced constructs,…

SONEX, a decentralized exchange (DEX) powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has launched on Soneium’s mainnet, according to the reports shared with Finbold on Tuesday, January 28. A significant addition to the Soneium ecosystem, SONEX combines technological and strategic innovation to enhance efficiency and promote on-chain adoption, aligning with Soneium’s broader mission to bring more users to blockchain. Kai, chief executive officer (CEO) of SONEX, summarised this vision behind the integration, stating: “Our launch on Soneium’s mainnet is a testament to our dedication to pushing the boundaries of what DeFi can offer. Together with Soneium, we are making DeFi more accessible,…

Bitcoin (BTC) started the critical data week with a decline as the possibility of a rate hike began to be discussed after Friday’s employment data and major banks lowered their expectations for Fed rate cuts. At this point, the BTC price fell below $90,000, but this decline was short-lived and by the end of the day, BTC had made a classic “long-legged Doji candle” and returned to above $94,000. Experts evaluating Bitcoin’s recent price movements said that the long wick formed yesterday on the BTC chart showed that the downtrend was exhausted and buyers finally overcame sellers. Experts stated that…

With a potential double-bottom reversal in play, could Ethereum price break out of its wedge pattern and surge toward the $4,000 mark? Amid increased volatility in the crypto market, Ethereum briefly retests the $3,000 level. As it shows signs of a fresh intraday recovery, bulls are presenting solid reversal opportunities. Will this reversal rally push Ethereum past its local resistance trendline for a breakout? Ethereum Price Analysis Hints at Breakout Potential On the 4-hour chart, Ethereum’s price trend shows a bullish failure to sustain above the $3,200 level. This led to a retest of the $3,000 level, with the 24-hour…

Cardano (ADA), a popular token of the synonymous blockchain, has earned a place on a newly created list of “Made in America” digital assets by CoinMarketCap. This category of tokens reflects the cryptocurrencies that have their roots in the United States of America, are headquartered there and have founders of American origin. Apart from Cardano’s ADA, such tokens as XRP, Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), USDC by Circle and many others made the cut. Interestingly, Ethereum (ETH), which is considered by the Cardano community to be the main competitor in the blockchain space, did not receive such recognition and, therefore, did…

Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume metrics, has been criticized for moving millions of dollars in digital assets to Wintermute, a prominent market maker. Over two days, Binance transferred approximately $20 million in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) to Wintermute, raising fresh concerns about market manipulation and fairness within the crypto ecosystem. Binance Transactions To Wintermute Spark Debate Crypto commentator and macro analyst Marty Party highlighted Binance exchange’s transfers to Wintermute on Monday and Tuesday. He claimed the transactions were part of a broader effort to manipulate the market. “Binance continues sending millions in BTC, ETH,…

The National DigiFoundry (NDF) Secure Information Sharing Workgroup has unveiled its Industry Guide on Secure Information Sharing Using Web3 Technologies, as reported to Finbold on Tuesday, January 28. Focusing on decentralization as the key component of secure communication, the guide introduces a number of strategies for dealing with information-sharing issues in sectors like healthcare, finance, and technology. Publication contributors include Art Seabolt of Constellation Network, Inc., Jaser Akuly of SIMBA Chain, Dr. Dragan Boscovic of Arizona State University, and many others. Safe Web3 information sharing DigiFoundry’s new guide is designed for real-world application, offering a blueprint for integrating open standards…

Matt Hougan, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer, predicted in a client note on Tuesday that hundreds of companies will buy Bitcoin for their treasuries over the next 12 to 18 months. He added that these purchases could lift the entire Bitcoin market substantially higher, describing this shift as a bona fide megatrend. Hougan noted that MicroStrategy’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy has been overlooked by many investors, yet it is not the only company driving this trend. According to Hougan, investors he has spoken to often view the company as a one-off, “a singular entity with a singular founder pursuing a singular…

Ethereum (ETH) is currently in a period of price consolidation, which hints at a possible breakout. According to an analysis by the analytic firm CryptoBusy, on-chain data shows that World Liberty Financial (WLFI), backed by Donald Trump, has increased its ETH holdings. The entity added 3,191 ETH, valued at approximately $10 million, increasing its total holdings to 62,789 ETH. This accumulation happened during a decline in ETH’s price, which suggests potential strategic positioning. $ETH’s move is a calm before the storm!@realDonaldTrump backed World Liberty Financial $WLFI added another 3,191 $ETH 💰 worth around $10M to its holdings.It currently holds 62,789…