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Roger Ver, a leading crypto advocate and early Bitcoin investor, is facing serious legal challenges as he pleads with former President Donald Trump to intervene in his case. He is most popularly known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ among his followers on social media platform X. Roger Ver Faces Life Sentence, Calls Trump His “Last Hope” In a video shared on X on January 26, Roger Ver has reached out to Trump to stop his extradition from Spain to the US. “Mr. President, I am an American, and I need your help. Only you, with your commitment to justice, can save me,”…
Indonesia’s crypto market witnessed a remarkable expansion, with trading volume soaring to $40.2 billion amid strong demand for XRP, Dogecoin, and Bitcoin. This figure represents a 336% increase from the previous year’s total of Rp 149.25 trillion ($9.2 billion). The sharp rise is attributed to a surge in both user participation and transaction volumes. As of November 2024, Indonesia had 22.1 million registered crypto users, with that number expected to reach 25 million soon. XRP, Dogecoin Among Most Traded Tokens The increase in crypto engagement has driven trading volumes higher. The most frequently traded digital assets in Indonesia include Bitcoin…
Elon Musk is exploring the use of blockchain technology at the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E), Bloomberg reported Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Musk, now the sole leader of the initiative following Vivek Ramaswamy’s departure, has reportedly discussed with close allies the possibility of using blockchain’s distributed ledger technology to improve government efficiency and reduce spending. Potential applications under consideration include tracking federal expenditures more effectively, strengthening data security measures, streamlining payment systems, and even optimizing the management of government buildings. Sources indicate that representatives from D.O.G.E have evaluated the technical merits of several public blockchain platforms for…
Bitcoin (BTC) entered a bull run in early November of 2024 — culminating in an all-time high (ATH) price of approximately $106,070 on December 17. A correction ensued soon after — BTC prices receded to $92,630 before briefly breaching the $100,000 mark again on January 7, 2025 — although the surge didn’t last. What followed was another drop below $93,000 — however, over the last 24 hours, the price of the leading cryptocurrency has gone up by 2.74%. At press time, a single Bitcoin was changing hands at $99,450. The release of the U.S. Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)…
A widely followed crypto analyst says Ethereum (ETH) and altcoins are gearing up for a phase of significant outperformance. Closely followed strategist Credible Crypto tells his 459,600 followers on the social media platform X that ETH is presenting a great entry point for investors even though a dip is still in the cards before the rally. “I don’t think you can go wrong buying spot at these levels – the macro/HTF (higher time frame) charts look absolutely fantastic and, if correct, downside would be limited to 10-20% max with an upside of 100-500%+ in the coming months (depending on how…
Floki secures a major campaign with Super League to boost global visibility and crypto adoption. Floki will feature in 50 games reaching millions of viewers across international markets. Floki targets rugby fans with high incomes through strategic pitchside LED displays. Floki, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency, has continued its aggressive marketing push by securing a campaign with the Super League. This campaign is set to reach millions of viewers. Dynamic LED pitchside displays will showcase Floki across the 2025 season. Floki Scores Big with Super League Rugby Marketing Campaign, set to Reach Millions of Viewers 🏉🌍Floki continues its aggressive mainstream marketing push…
The European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA’s) latest opinion on conflict-of-interest requirements introduces a paradigm shift for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). The regulatory body’s enhanced framework, unveiled in January 2025, not only suggests potential legal entity separation for conflicting services but also implements stringent personal transaction monitoring and broadens the definition of remuneration. ESMA last week published a new opinion document, unveiling significant modifications to its regulatory technical standards (RTS) on conflicts of interest for CASPs under MiCA. These changes represent a crucial step toward stronger investor protection and market integrity. “ESMA suggests a limited number of changes to the…
Popular cryptocurrencies like Stellar (XLM) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) just got a new leg up in their adoption, with listings against Circle’s major stablecoin USDC on Bitget’s platform. The exchange is considered one of the big players in the crypto space, with daily trading volume of $2.68 billion and total assets of $5.9 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Apart from these two cryptocurrencies, tokens such as Injective’s INJ, Phala Network (PHA) and RENDER also got their shot with Bitget in the new listing wave. Perhaps the main point here is not that all these coins earned a listing against USDC, but…
There were some important developments today in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative launched in the USA under the leadership of Elon Musk. According to information reported by Bloomberg, Musk has begun researching blockchain use cases for this department. Musk has been telling his inner circle about the idea of using a digital ledger as a way to cut government costs, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are not public. There has been talk of using a blockchain to track federal spending, secure data, make payments and even manage buildings, the…
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is using Web3 gaming and NFT rewards to encourage visitors to explore the world of art history. The new game, called Art Links, invites players to identify common threads and connections between more than 140 works of art from The Met’s collection, with new challenges to be released weekly. It is built on Coinbase’s Base blockchain in collaboration with start-up TR Labs. In the game, players must create a chain consisting of seven artworks and six connections. They have four attempts to complete each chain. The game offers multiple types of potential connections, such…