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Yoshitaka Kitao, the representative director, president and CEO of SBI Holdings, Inc (a major Ripple partner in Japan), has taken to his account on the X platform (formerly widely known as Twitter) to attract the attention of the crypto community to an important approaching event – XRP Community Day 2025. This event, hosted by Ripple, is scheduled to take place next week, with key Ripple executives talking to the community from stage and developers showcasing their projects. XRP Community Day 2025: A Global Celebration of Innovation and Momentum https://t.co/Uqf6Cn8ozo — 北尾吉孝 (@yoshitaka_kitao) January 22, 2025 Garlinghouse, Schwartz, Long taking to…
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos today, South Africa’s central bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, said they don’t buy into the hype of bitcoin as a reserve asset, an idea popularized by US ‘crypto president’ Donald Trump. Surrounded by top crypto executives at the Davos event, Kganyago reportedly compared the idea of holding bitcoin in reserves to stockpiling beef or apples. Naturally, his comments started debate during a panel filled with big names like Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who couldn’t stop talking about the “Trump effect” on crypto. Bitcoin hit an all-time high near $110,000 following Trump’s election. “The…
This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. “We’re just trying to be the onchain Apple.” Now that’s a banger of a quote. James Zhang, founder of Jambo, said it to Empire host Santiago Santos in a bonus Empire episode last week. Jambo, for those of you who may not be aware, is an onchain mobile network. We’ll get more into it in a bit, but Zhang’s points about really looking to give folks access to the digital economy stood out to me. Right now, Jambo’s biggest user base is in Latin America. Zhang originally…
Ethereum (ETH) has traded sideways for over a month, with its price remaining under the key $3,500 resistance level. However, on-chain data has shown that a shift could be underway. This analysis explains the two key factors suggesting a potential breakout might be imminent. Ethereum Sees Surge in Holding Time On-chain data has revealed a spike in the holding time of all ETH coins transacted over the past seven days. According to IntoTheBlock, this has increased by 55% during the review period. The holding time of an asset’s transacted coins represents the average duration tokens are held before being sold…
Gain insights into investor sentiment on Bitcoin mining stocks through institutional ownership trends. Institutions favored hybrid miners with major HPC/AI deals: $CORZ, $WULF, $IREN, and $HUT recorded the largest increases in institutional ownership. Institutional Confidence in Bitcoin Mining Equities The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Jan. 9, 2025, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng. To assess market sentiment toward Bitcoin mining stocks, we analyze institutional holdings. Large organizations, such as hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs),…
The Cardano (ADA) network has seen significant growth in its activity, which recently saw it top the 50,000 daily active addresses mark at a time in which the price of the cryptocurrency has been enduring a significant downturn. The number of daily active addresses on Cardano surged to 50,828 earlier this week according to data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment first shared by popular cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez on the microblogging platform X. Ali Martinez on X As reported, whales on the Cardano network have recently been accumulating the cryptocurrency, having acquired over 100 million ADA tokens in around two…
The US SEC has announced the creation of a dedicated crypto task force, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, to provide a strong and transparent regulatory framework for digital assets. This initiative reflects the SEC’s shift toward proactive policymaking to address the rapidly evolving crypto industry. A Strategic Step Toward Regulatory Clarity The crypto task force will focus on resolving long-standing ambiguities in the regulatory treatment of digital assets. Historically, the SEC has largely relied on enforcement actions, often retroactively applied, to address issues in the crypto sector. These actions have drawn criticism for creating confusion among industry participants and stifling…
The DePIN revolution is coming to a fast food franchise near you. The movement that started with Helium and has spread to numerous categories, including mapping and car data, this year is now spreading to hospitality. The initiative shows how quickly DePINs – or decentralized networks of physical infrastructure – are becoming mainstream. The fast food and hospitality industry, often associated with consistency and efficiency, is quietly upgrading as decentralized technologies make their way into the mainstream. The adoption of DePIN by major franchises like Taco Bell and KFC signals a shift in how these businesses operate and engage with…
Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 in the last 24 hours. However, this was short-lived and BTC fell back to $99,000. While the US inflation data announced yesterday was shown as the reason for the rise in Bitcoin, analysts said they expect the BTC price to rise further as Trump’s inauguration ceremony approaches. US President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration sets the stage for strong gains in both stocks and cryptocurrencies, according to 21Shares crypto analyst Matt Mena. Mena emphasized that falling inflation and pro-growth policy expectations create a favorable environment for new highs in cryptocurrencies. “December inflation data suggests the last major macroeconomic…
Solana now processes an average of 60 million daily transactions compared to Ethereum’s 1 million, proving that scalability matters more than reputation in today’s blockchain wars. Is Ethereum dead? Table of Contents Ethereum’s fight for relevance The Ethereum Foundation’s identity crisis The Second Foundation: A competing vision for Ethereum’s future? Prominent figures take aim at Ethereum’s path forward Community and developers turn their back on Ethereum Ethereum’s fight for relevance From being celebrated as a pioneer in smart contracts to now facing relentless competition and internal discord, Ethereum’s (ETH) journey has started to look less like a steady climb and…