Bitcoin’s next big move hinges on the U.S. labor market data, says analyst
Bitcoin is moving with macro conditions. If U.S. labor data signals weakness, the Fed may step in—potentially pushing Bitcoin higher. Bitcoin’s (BTC) next move could hinge on upcoming U.S. labor market data, as macro conditions continue to shape liquidity and…...
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Are Fartcoin, MooDeng Tokens Securities? Solana-based Memecoin Creator Pump.fun Slapped With Class-Action Lawsuit
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun was hit with a class-action lawsuit on Thursday, claiming that all tokens created on the platform are unregistered securities. What happened: The suit, filed in a New York federal court, named Baton Corporation, a U.K.-registered company, as the owner of Pump.fun. The...
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HAQQ co-founder says Indonesia could be the largest crypto hub in Asia
In an exclusive interview with crypto.news, Mohammed AlKaff AlHashmi, talks about Indonesia’s potential as a crypto hub after receiving regulatory approval for the HAQQ’s native token from the country’s FSA. Indonesia is currently ranked as the third-highest country in terms…...
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How Will Markets React as $10B in Crypto Options Expire Today?
Around 80,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Jan. 30, and they have a notional value of roughly $8.36 billion. This week’s expiry event is a large one because it is the end of the month. However, crypto derivatives expiry events such as this rarely influence spot markets,...
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Seek Presidential Pardon for Their Son: Report
The parents of prisoned crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried are reportedly exploring how to secure a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump for their son, according to a Bloomberg report. Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, both professors at Stanford Law School and part of FTX’s inner circle, are reportedly engaging...
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Bitcoin Steady, Gold Tokens Shine as XAU Hits Record High; Inflation in Tokyo Rises
So close yet so far – that’s the story for bitcoin (BTC) this Friday morning, as its price rally has stalled just shy of record highs amidst a continued rally in gold (XAU), traditional risk assets, and crypto tokens associated with them. BTC, the leading cryptocurrency by market value,...
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Ross Ulbricht-tied crypto wallets lose $12M in memecoin misstep: Arkham
Wallets tied to recently freed Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht listed tokens at the wrong price, which were then snapped up by a bot....
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Grayscale Rolls Out ETF Centered on Bitcoin Mining Industry—Details
Grayscale, a leading name in the cryptocurrency asset management sphere, has introduced its newest investment product aimed at providing exposure to the Bitcoin mining ecosystem. Known as the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), this exchange-traded fund is specifically designed to offer investors access to companies deeply involved in the...
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Solana ridesharing app Teleport shuts down, cites lack of market readiness
Solana-based ridesharing app Teleport shut down just eight months after it publicly launched its app, citing a lack of market readiness for decentralized ridesharing....
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Tether brings USDT to Bitcoin and Lightning Network
Tether’s latest move puts USDT directly on Bitcoin’s infrastructure, allowing stablecoin transactions to settle faster and more efficiently via the Lightning Network. Tether (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has announced its integration with Bitcoin’s (BTC) ecosystem, marking a new…...
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