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While MicroStrategy continues to make a name for itself with its Bitcoin (BTC) purchases, Japan-based Metaplanet is also on its way to becoming Asia’s MicroStrategy. As Metaplanet increases its BTC purchases, the company’s CEO Simon Gerovich made important statements at Michael Saylor’s New Year’s Eve Party in Miami. Gerovich said that the US’s plans to create a Bitcoin reserve have set off an international race. The famous CEO said that he believes that Japan and other Asian countries will follow the US if US President-elect Donald Trump implements his plan to establish a national Bitcoin reserve. Stating that Japan’s debt…

As AI crypto-tokens continue to gain market attention, a whale has spent massive thousands of dollars to buy these new tokens. ZAILGO, MAX, and PRISM are increasingly getting the market spotlight, an indicator that they may see a massive bull run in 2025. Whale buys new AI tokens Today, January 7, a whale has taken bullish positions in the Zailgo (ZAILGO), MAX (Max), and Prism (PRISM), according to data shared by crypto analyst AI. The whale withdrew 2,190 Solana tokens (worth $473,000) from OKX and consequently bought the tokens. According to the metrics, the trader spent $259,100 to buy ZAILGO…

Argentine lawmakers are pushing to impeach President Javier Milei after a crypto scandal wiped out hundreds of millions of dollars in investor funds overnight, according to a report from Reuters. President Javier, who has made free-market policies his entire brand, posted an endorsement for a meme coin, $LIBRE, on X (formerly Twitter) late Friday night, and the coin immediately surged to nearly $5 per token from just $0.006, drawing in eager buyers. Just six hours later, its value collapsed to $0.84, triggering outrage and accusations of a rug pull. The fallout was immediate. So now, Congressional opposition leaders, already critical…

The largest crypto exchange Binance (BNB) has decided to incorporate token unlock schedules while showing market cap statistics on all tokens listed. This change is set to enhance trading experience by improving transparency, the team said in a statement. Binance (BNB) now considers token unlock schedules while showing market caps Binance (BNB) cryptocurrency exchange announced a radical adjustment of its token information methodology. Starting Feb. 14, 2025, it considers token unlocks data while demonstrating the aggregated token capitalization and net worth of its liquid supply. We’re enhancing our token information methodology by incorporating token unlock schedules. This means better transparency…

In just two hours there were two enormous transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain that totaled over $380 million garnering. Whale Alert reports that 1,481 BTC ($142.8 million) and 2,481 BTC ($239.2 million) were transferred from unidentified wallets to new equally unidentified locations. Whether it is market preparation, extensive investment activity or internal restructuring, such movements frequently spark conjecture about their motivations. A total of 1,481 Bitcoin was transferred to a new wallet address in this transaction, which was worth $142.08 million. The transaction’s nature raises the possibility that it was made for cold storage or the creation of a new…

Exchange Crypto.com started moving large amounts of Shiba Inu to an unidentified wallet, stunning the Shiba Inu community. Blockchain tracker Whale Alert brought the massive shuffle to the community’s attention on Tuesday. According to the platform’s tweet, Crypto.com moved huge amounts of Shiba Inu to an unidentified wallet in batches. What Really Happened Whale Alert showed that the exchange moved the first batch of 1.634 trillion SHIB from its hot wallet “0xf2B0” to an unidentified wallet “0xa23f.” Crypto.com shifted the $39 million worth of Shiba Inu by 13:47 (UTC) on Tuesday. 🚨 🚨 1,636,940,000,000 #SHIB (39,038,563 USD) transferred from #CryptoCom…

A U.S. representative has slammed President Trump and Elon Musk for dismantling consumer protections, warning they’ve turned crypto into a breeding ground for scams. Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE Bros’ Shutting Down Consumer Protections? Lawmaker Sounds the Alarm U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) voiced strong concerns over the increasing prevalence of cryptocurrency scams during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Feb. 13, urging the need for stronger consumer protections. She emphasized that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was instrumental in tackling fraud before being dismantled under the influence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, particularly through actions taken by the…

Bitcoin futures open interest has gone down to $56.6 billion, after taking a plunge at the start of 2025. Since then, BTC OI has not been able to recover and has reverted to its November ATH. According to data from Coinglass, Bitcoin (BTC) OI has fallen to $56.6 billion on Jan. 3 despite showing signs of recovery just a day prior. On Jan. 1, BTC OI fell to its lowest level in the past two months, only being able to reach a total of $56.03 billion. Earlier today, BTC OI appeared to give traders hope when it reached slightly above…

Flare Labs CEO Hugo Philion offers clarity as Ripple’s RLUSD Chainlink partnership sparks uproar. Before Donald Trump’s election victory sparked anticipation of friendly regulatory conditions, the XRP community already had a looming development stoking excitement: the launch of Ripple’s enterprise-grade stablecoin RLUSD that promised to bring liquidity and a DeFi boost to the XRP Ledger. Following a recent Ripple partnership to bolster RLUSD’s DeFi suitability for Ethereum, however, a section of the XRP community has been left feeling jilted. Ripple’s Chainlink Partnership Sparks Flare Uproar To bolster RLUSD’s use in DeFi, On Tuesday, January 7, Ripple announced that it had…

A man is currently in custody after climbing on top of the iconic Hollywood sign as part of a promotional stunt. The person was waving a flag to shill a cryptocurrency called Vigilante Token (VIGI). The sign, which is located on the southern side of Mount Lee at an elevation of 181 meters, is one of the most iconic tourist attractions in California. It is protected by barriers, and there is a sophisticated security system that notifies the police about suspicious movements. The man, who was wearing dark clothes and a ski mask, was reported to the LAPD earlier today.…