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At a meeting with staffers for SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, the Digital Chamber of Commerce’s Token Alliance introduced an ambitious policy agenda aimed at overhauling the SEC’s regulatory approach to digital assets. 🚨NEW: At a meeting with staffers for @SECGov commissioners @HesterPeirce and Mark Uyeda this week, the @DigitalChamber’s Token Alliance included denouncing the 2018 #Hinman speech as a Day 1 priority for the Corporation Finance division, citing its lack of relevance to the Howey… pic.twitter.com/5RACe4vBNL — Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) December 18, 2024 The proposals, spanning the first 90 days of Donald Trump’s new administration, highlights immediate…

The blockchain industry is on the brink of a major transformation, and 2025 will be the year everything truly starts to shift. But before we get there, it’s important to understand what’s been holding this technological revolution back. The current, traditional internet works because its infrastructure is scalable and connects users effortlessly, no matter where these users are located. The decentralized ecosystem, on the other hand, still struggles with issues stemming from fragmented liquidity and a clunky user experience that prevent the technology from reaching its true potential. For this new paradigm to truly become the “internet of value,” it…

Bitcoin’s surge past $100,000 has prompted some options traders to hedge against potential losses. The demand for put options, which allow holders to sell at a specified price within a set timeframe, has risen. This signals a cautious sentiment despite the cryptocurrency’s recent rally. Demand for Hedging Bitcoin Options Has Increased over 24 Hours Data from Coinglass that put options with strike prices of $95,000 and $100,000 have recorded the highest open interest in the past 24 hours. Additionally, demand for lower strike prices, including $75,000 and $70,000, has also increased. These positions are largely concentrated around early 2025 expirations.…

Blinkdot, one of the Solana meme coins launched by the founder of AI agents platform GRIFFAIN, soared by 205% in the span of 24 hours. BLINK’s market cap has reached nearly $50 million. According to data from meme coin tracking platform GMGN.Ai, the Blinkdot token or BLINK soared as high as 205% in 24 hours of trading. The Solana (SOL)-based meme coin created by GRIFFAIN founder Elvin Ng is currently trading hands at $0.44. BLINK’s market cap briefly flirted with the $50 million threshold, reaching $49.2 million. Meanwhile, its liquidity has stayed consistent at $1.4 million. Price chart on GMGN.Ai…

The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC has been gaining momentum as the January 15 hearing approaches. John Reed Stark, a former SEC enforcement official and crypto skeptic, recently appeared on Docket Media LLC podcast and opened up about the historic Ripple decisions. He said that the Ripple ruling doesn’t provide broad legal clarity and should only be applied to cases with similar specific facts. He criticized the Ripple decision, claiming that many people misunderstand the ruling, likely because they haven’t fully read it. He argued that Judge Torres was ‘mistaken on multiple counts, a view shared by other…

Economic data has long been the cornerstone of decision-making, from government policy to financial markets. Yet, the systems that provide this data often lag badly and are prone to manipulation. Enter Truflation’s TRUF.Network to form a decentralized economic database. Just launched this week, TRUF.Network reimagines how economic data is sourced, validated, and delivered, supplying DeFi builders with a rich trove of real-world financial metrics. For projects working within onchain verticals such as RWAs, AI, and prediction markets in particular, TRUF.Network’s debut is sure to be anticipated. What makes TRUF.Network different At its core, TRUF.Network is a web3 layer capable of…

Bitcoin’s long-awaited break above $100,000 has ignited a flurry of activity in the crypto market, but not all of it is bullish. Traders are taking positions to prepare for a potential pullback after the historic rally. Options data reveals a massive increase in demand for puts, contracts that allow the holder to sell Bitcoin at a fixed price within a set timeframe. Amberdata shows that puts with strike prices at $95,000 and $100,000 have seen the largest open interest over the past 24 hours. Traders are also snapping up puts at even lower levels, with $75,000 and $70,000 strike prices…

This partnership establishes Sui as a new blockchain platform expanding into RWA tokenization with a $13 billion market cap. Sui partnered with Ant Digital Technologies to tokenize ESG-backed real-world assets on its blockchain platform. Sui’s integration of real world asset tokenization is expected to expand investor access and drive platform growth. Sui formed a strategic partnership with Ant Digital Technologies to tokenize ESG-backed real-world assets on its blockchain platform, making them accessible to global investors. This collaboration will integrate the assets held by a global technology and solar materials manufacturer into the Web3 ecosystem. “Tokenizing the ESG market is an…

President Trump’s speech re-echoed his openness to engage in key crypto policy to position the U.S. as a global crypto powerhouse. U.S. Government Wants to Lead the Way on Bitcoin Donald Trump, incoming U.S. president delivered a goodwill speech at the crypto policy summit in Washington organized by the Blockchain Association. In his speech, Trump restated the U.S. government’s pro-crypto stance, assuring the gathering of blockchain enthusiasts that the U.S. intends to keep “our business in the United States, rather than China or some other place” in reference to bitcoin. The policy summit drew participation from the two chambers of…

YOUR AI is proud to announce the partnership with FluxionFi to advance the possibilities of Web3 development. Great news in the world of blockchain. This groundbreaking collaboration brings together two powerhouses. This partnership’s objective is to amend the token sale process and enhance blockchain solutions’ functionality and ease of use. Excited to announce our partnership with @fluxionfi!FluxionFi uses AI and account abstraction to simplify token sales and support emerging blockchain projects.Together, we’ll create AI-driven tools that make Web3 participation more accessible and valuable for everyone. pic.twitter.com/GdLCE0xco0 — YOUR AI (@yourtokens) December 19, 2024 As part of this partnership, both YOUR…