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With Bitcoin (BTC) roaring to new record highs, the momentum has elevated the wealth profile of long-term holders, including anonymous founder Satoshi Nakamoto. To this end, Nakamoto’s wallets, with about 1 million BTC holdings, translate to a net worth of above $96 billion, ranking him as the 18th richest person in the world. This wealth places him just behind the owners of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) Jim Walton and his family, who have a net worth of $102.9 billion. The fortune places Nakamoto above prominent billionaires such as Alice Walton and Carlos Slim Helu in net worth rankings. It’s worth noting…

On Thursday, the decentralized exchange (dex) and automated market maker (AMM) Uniswap revealed that transaction volumes on the platform’s layer two (L2) solutions have surpassed the $500 billion threshold. Half a Trillion and Counting: Uniswap’s Layer 2 Expansion Shatters Records Since its debut on Ethereum mainnet on Nov. 2, 2018, Uniswap has significantly evolved, expanding its reach to include various other networks and Ethereum L2 solutions. It currently ranks as the sixth-largest decentralized finance (defi) protocol, boasting a total value locked (TVL) of $6.241 billion. On Jan. 16, citing insights from Dune Analytics, Uniswap highlighted this major achievement in L2…

Rarible has announced a new partnership with Analog to enhance cross-chain NFT interoperability. The aim of this collaboration is to make minting, management, and the interaction of NFTs with different blockchains easy. The news was shared through Rarible official X account. Analog is landing on Rarible! 💜💛We’re teaming up with @OneAnalog to streamline cross-chain NFT interoperability. This partnership will make minting, managing, and interacting with NFTs across chains easier than ever. 🎉It sets a new standard for innovation in the NFT space,… pic.twitter.com/7s5hyY1JOQ — Rarible (@rarible) January 16, 2025 NFT Industry Takes a Leap with Multichain Operability as Core Principle…

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Markets got a pre-CPI treat on Tuesday in the form of a mildly cool PPI reading. Producer prices in December rose 0.2%, down slightly from analysts’ projection of a 0.4% rise. Core PPI, which excludes food and energy, was in line with expectations and unchanged from November (+0.3%). The report generally sets the stage well for tomorrow’s more-closely-watched CPI reading, slated to be published at 8:30 am ET. Still, analysts caution investors not to take a cool reading as a sign for future rate cuts. “We’ve…

Niza Global, an innovative blockchain solution provider, has announced its thrilling partnership with Singular AI Network (SAIN). SAIN is known to be a globally recognized decentralized AI agent ecosystem. The partnership is a remarkable step forward in merging Artificial Intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology. It aims to promise an advanced era of decentralized intelligence. Niza Global has witnessed the partnership via its official X account. 🎙Niza Global is thrilled to unveil a new strategic partnership with Sain! @SainNetwork☀️Singular AI Network (SAIN) is a next-generation blockchain ecosystem built to revolutionize the AI agent economy. At its core, SAIN empowers autonomous AI…

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has continued its uptrend after rising to $93,318. Cryptocurrency price analysis brought by Coinidol.com. Bitcoin price long-term forecast: bullish The largest cryptocurrency has been trading above the $85,000 support but below the $93,000 resistance level. Today, the bulls broke through the resistance at $93,000. According to the price indicator, the cryptocurrency value will reach a high of $100,000. During the uptrend from November 13, a candlestick body approached the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement line. This retracement predicts that Bitcoin will rise but reverse at the 1,272 Fibonacci extension or $100,210. In the meantime, buyers are hoping…

Despite not having launched its mainnet, Berachain has raked in more than $1.7 billion in deposit vaults as investors seek rewards for helping bootstrap protocol liquidity. The pre-launch deposit vaults, which opened in collaboration with Berachain, allow users to deposit Wrapped Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported assets via protocols like StakeStone or Lombard Finance in order to gain early access to Berachain—a hotly anticipated layer-1 blockchain network. Deposits are currently split across 12 different protocols, all of which are offering users access to Berachain before its next big step, Boyco—described as “a pre-launch liquidity platform designed to help Berachain’s application…

Eric Trump, son of pro-crypto US President-elect Donald Trump, has disclosed the top cryptocurrencies that he personally holds. In a recent interview with Benzinga, Eric Trump revealed his cryptocurrency stash, which included Bitcoin and three altcoins. He also discussed plans to work closely with his father to make America a global crypto hub. Eric Trump Holds Sui and Solana Eric Trump, who serves as the Trump Organization’s vice president, mentioned crypto assets in his personal collection. As expected, he disclosed that he holds Bitcoin, an asset he has long been bullish on. Recall that he mentioned in the Bitcoin MENA…

Starknet, an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, has experienced impressive growth so far in 2024, according to a report from blockchain analytics platform Messari. The network’s total value locked (TVL) has surged by 550% year-to-date, reaching $252 million, largely driven by the public launch of the STRK token in February 2024. Starknet’s ecosystem also is expanding across DeFi, gaming, and infrastructure. One of the standout initiatives propelling this growth is the DeFi Spring program, which was designed to incentivize participation across Starknet’s decentralized finance protocols. The first phase of DeFi Spring distributed 40 million STRK tokens between February and October…

TOX, a prominent Web3 traffic platform, has announced its exclusive partnership with LuluChain. The collaboration aims to integrate blockchain technology with emotions to offer more value. The endeavor will reportedly enable the communities of both companies to explore new integration opportunities. Thus, they can anticipate unparalleled value as a result of this effort. Overall, the partnership focuses on increasing consumer engagement in the Web3 sector. 🤝 Partnership Announcement 🤝We’re excited to announce our collaboration with @LuluchainGlobal!🎆 LuluChain is where emotions meet #blockchain, turning heartfelt connections into valuable digital assets through our Emotional World Asset (EWA) model.Together, we aim to… pic.twitter.com/aq2QSCPll4…