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Takumi Niwa, a 30-year-old Japanese table tennis star and 2021 Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, was arrested on suspicion of illegal online gambling using crypto. Japan’s Olympic Star Involved in Crypto-Driven Online Gambling According to the Chiba Prefecture Police, the Olympic medalist was transferred to the prosecutor’s office on the 29th after he admitted the relevant charges during the voluntary interrogation. As per local media outlets, Niwa allegedly placed bets on sports game outcomes through overseas online casinos, which are banned under Japanese law. During voluntary questioning, he reportedly admitted to the charges, stating, “I didn’t know it was illegal, and…
TRIV, an Indonesian crypto exchange, has launched TRIV Crypto Futures, in partnership with Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency and the Indonesian Crypto Exchange. On Jan. 30, TRIV has launched a new feature on their crypto trading application, TRIV Crypto Futures. Indonesian traders can now access the futures market in accordance with local regulations and trading standards. With the launch of TRIV Futures, TRIV platform users can now trade crypto derivatives with a variety of crypto assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and others. The platform offers up to 25x leverage on its perpetual contracts, which could increase…
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly lost the $90,000 level to hit $88,900 on Jan. 13 after falling nearly 7% amid the macroeconomic uncertainty gripping the markets, according to Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report. The report noted that the price drop coincides with a reversal in market sentiment. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced net outflows on 7 of the last 12 trading days. Despite a strong start to the year, marked by nearly $1 billion in inflows on Jan. 3 and Jan. 6, momentum reversed with $718 million in outflows on Jan. 8 and Jan. 10. These developments coincide with macroeconomic pressures, including…
Jim Cramer, host of Mad Money and former hedge fund manager, is known for his bold financial takes. As one of the most influential voices in the market, Cramer has both fans and critics who follow his commentary closely. Recently, Cramer turned his attention to Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), a company he’s supported in the past—going so far as to name his dog after the semiconductor giant. In a January 28 post on X (formerly Twitter), Cramer advised caution, stating it was still “too early to buy” Nvidia stock. He warned that more sellers needed to be “cleared out” and that…
The cryptocurrency market witnessed an impressive day of gains across various tokens on January 19, 2025, with the standout performer being $TRUMP, which soared by 251.7%. Several other tokens also posted significant gains, marking a bullish trend in the sector. The data provided by Phoenix Group highlights the top daily gainers, reflecting diverse projects driving market activity. DAILY GAINERS$TRUMP +251.7% $SWAP +106.6% $NEST +59.6% $AKI +57.0% $ELON +36.8% $XTER +36.0% $JUP +28.1% $UOS +24.6% $BKN +21.7% $SOL +15.5%#dailygainers pic.twitter.com/E2KXqRtPXH — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) January 19, 2025 $TRUMP emerged as the leader in the crypto market, posting…
Phuket’s crypto sandbox is set for 2025, but new reports suggest Thailand’s government may also be quietly exploring stablecoins. On Jan. 30, reports emerged that Thailand’s Finance Minister, during a meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission, revealed that the government is exploring the possibility of issuing stablecoins backed by government bonds, according to sources from Jinshi. However, it’s important to note that this information has not been officially confirmed. This move follows statements made by Thailand’s former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, who, at an event in Bangkok on Jan. 13, encouraged the country’s financial institutions to adopt a more…
Alchemy Pay has integrated the MOVE token from Movement Network onto its fiat on-ramp solution. In a recent post on X, Alchemy Pay announced that it has integrated the MOVE (MOVE) token from Movement Network onto its fiat on-ramp solution, making it possible to purchase MOVE through regular payment methods such as Visa, MasterCard, mobile wallets, and bank transfers. By accepting payments in fiat, Alchemy Pay is making the MOVE token more accessible to a broader audience. https://twitter.com/AlchemyPay/status/1884849828255117524 Founded in 2017, Alchemy Pay is a trusted global payment gateway which operates in 173 countries and supports over 300 payment channels.…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) adoption is outpacing the transformative technologies of the past, including the internet and mobile phones, according to a recent report by BlackRock. The document highlighted that since its launch in 2009, Bitcoin has quickly evolved from a niche innovation to a globally recognized asset. It attributed the evolution to demographic trends, economic shifts, and the ongoing digital transformation of finance. Younger generations, often referred to as “digital natives,” are significantly more inclined to embrace Bitcoin compared to Gen X and Baby Boomers. Their comfort with technology and preference for digital-first solutions have positioned them as the leading demographic…
In a policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a national digital asset stockpile. According to a White House press release, the directive also forms the Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, aimed at strengthening the nation’s leadership in digital finance. Creation of Digital Asset Working Group The executive order sets up the Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, chaired by David Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto Czar. This group will include high-ranking officials, such as the Treasury Secretary and the SEC Chairman, alongside other relevant department heads. Its mandate includes…
The cryptocurrency market is about to close out a week that witnessed some extraordinary events, including the truly impressive rise of Bitcoin and Donald Trump’s sudden decision to launch his own memecoin. In addition, there will be many economic developments and altcoin events in the new week, as well as large amounts of token unlocks in many altcoins. Here is the token unlock calendar that we have prepared specially for you as Bitcoinsistemi.com. (All times are stated as UTC+3 Türkiye time) Sui (SUI) Market Value: $15.05 billion Token Amount to be Opened: $1.89 million (based on 0.01% market cap) Date:…