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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…

Trump-backed WLF leads with $390M in crypto, holding 55,833 ETH worth $181M, fueling Ethereum’s prominence. Strategic crypto policies aim for Bitcoin stockpile, stablecoin adoption, and revamped regulations in six months. Ethereum hovers at $3,095, with key resistance at $3,527 and a target near $4,112, suggesting recovery potential. President Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLF) now holds over $390 million in cryptocurrency assets. Its largest holding is Ethereum, with 55,833 ETH valued at $181.05 million, based on data from Arkham Intelligence. Alongside accumulating crypto assets, President Trump has been advancing legislation to support digital assets and reverse prior regulatory constraints. Source: X…

Donald Trump’s inauguration pastor Reverend Lorenzo Sewell has launched a crypto token that he says will help him and his followers to accomplish God’s vision. Unfortunately for Sewell and God, the token is down 97%. Just hours after Trump’s swearing-in ceremony the pastor announced the launch of “LORENZO.” Announcing the token on X he said, “I need you to do me a favor and go and get that coin in order for us to accomplish the vision that God has called us to do in our Earth.” Reverend Lorenzo Sewell shared this video announcing his crypto token. Read more: Colorado…

Former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, who resigned from his post on January 20 when Donald Trump took office, filed lawsuits against many cryptocurrency platforms during his term. At this point, there has been a new development in the lawsuit filed by the SEC against the leading crypto exchange Kraken for alleged unregistered securities sales. The court overseeing the case rejected one of Kraken’s defense arguments. Kraken argued in its defense that the SEC lacks the legal authority to regulate the crypto market through litigation and that the SEC cannot act unless authorized by Congress. However, court judge William Orrick rejected…

Ripple has obtained Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in New York and Texas, strengthening its position in two major US financial hubs with high demand for efficient cross-border payments from both traditional banks and the growing crypto sector, the company shared in a Monday press release. The new licenses bring Ripple’s total US MTLs to over 50 and its global regulatory approvals to more than 60. These include key authorizations such as a New York BitLicense, a New York Limited Purpose Trust Company Charter, and a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Ripple’s regulatory approvals also include…

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Ethereum has experienced a significant spike in network growth, with 206,290 new Ethereum wallets created between January 24th and 25th, 2025. This surge in new wallet creation marks the highest daily growth seen in 27 months, a record not surpassed since October 8, 2022. This sharp increase in network activity is indicative of a renewed interest in Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, even though the asset has been facing mild price concerns in recent days. 🚀 Despite mild price concerns throughout crypto as the weekend came to an end, Ethereum’s network blasted off with an astonishing 206,290…

The crypto ecosystem is giving up its accrued gains, with Shiba Inu (SHIB) also dragged into the mix. At writing time, SHIB bears are apparently in takeover mode, pushing the token down toward its crucial support level. However, the Shiba Inu burn rate is showcasing a different bullish trend that might help the price find its balance. Shiba Inu burn rate trend According to data from Shibburn, the Shiba Inu burn rate has jumped by 506% in 24 hours. While less than three million SHIB tokens were torched with this burn, the outlook for the ecosystem is positive. The burn…