Happy Friday! As we approach a potential storm of volatility surrounding President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, take a moment to relax and catch up on the latest crypto developments.In today's newsletter, Trump reportedly intends to i
Ondo Finance is emerging as a key player in real-world asset tokenization, positioning itself as one of the altcoin contenders likely to shine in this bull cycle. Despite its strong fundamentals, the start of 2025 has been challenging for ONDO, with
Dubai could be getting a new 17-storey Crypto Tower in 2027, according to its developers, while in Asia, a Bitcoin hotel in Tokyo is set to open its doors in Q3 — adding to a lengthening list of crypto-linked buildings in development around the globe
The UK government launched a consultation to explore a nationwide ban preventing operators of critical national infrastructure from bowing to demands from ransomware cybercriminals. In the Jan. 14 proposal, the Home Office proposed a “targeted ban” o
The Open Network, or TON, Foundation has appointed Manuel Stotz as its new president.Replacing Steve Yun, Stotz's mandate will involve fostering additional growth in the United States for the blockchain closely tied to Telegram, the foundation said i
SwissBorg (BORG) has a significant reveal planned for January 21, 2025, as part of their partnership with Avalanche. Leading up to this, a multi-city winter roadshow will increase anticipation. Major announcements or partnership reveals often act as
MoonPay, a crypto infrastructure service provider, has bought Helio, a Solana-powered crypto payment processor. According to Fox Business, the deal is reportedly worth $175 million.The Miami-based company aims to expand its trading and marketplace vo
London, UK,, Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Among the many cryptocurrency startups in 2024, Moonacy Protocol attracted special attention and was nominated by Glintone Solutions as the Cryptocurrency startup of the year. This recognizes the huge p
Ondo will unlock 19.41% of its total circulating supply. This is a significant event worth $1.94 billion at current prices. A large token unlock can cause the price to decrease due to the increased supply in the market. Investors might sell their unl
The market for alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) may see an extra dose of volatility this week, as the impending token unlock schedule will release billions of dollars worth of supply for several coins, including Ondo Finance's ONDO token.Data
Polkastarter is hosting an AMA event with Jacob, COO of Ondo AI, on January 13, 2025. This session will cover Ondo AI's plans and its upcoming Initial DEX Offering (IDO). AMAs can influence investor sentiment as they provide insights and potentially
Crypto analysts are predicting a year of significant financial gains for Solana, which is poised to see more adoption from new retail investors, partly driven by expectations of a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US.The artificial intell
The cryptocurrency over-the-counter (OTC) market experienced unprecedented growth in 2024, with trading volumes more than doubling amid strong institutional adoption and favorable market conditions. Total OTC trading volume surged 106% year-over-year
Usual Money’s staked USD0 token dropped 8.5% from $1 to $0.915 via decentralized exchanges on Friday following the protocol’s dual exit update.While Usual’s USD0 is a U.S. Treasuries-backed stablecoin, currently still pegged to $1, the liquid staked
The UK Treasury has amended a law clarifying that crypto staking — necessary for proof-of-stake blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana — doesn’t fall under the definition of a “collective investment scheme,” which is typically heavily regulated. A J
Fetch.ai, a crypto artificial intelligence company built on Cosmos, has announced a $10 million accelerator to support startups developing solutions focused on AI agents, quantum computing and high-performance tech.The accelerator, operating through
Dubai, UAE, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Atomany has unveiled its new strategic outlook plan, "Hello 2025," outlining a blueprint for the future development of the cryptocurrency industry.2024 Revie
Standard Chartered, one of the world’s largest banks, is debuting cryptocurrency services in Europe after obtaining a digital asset license in Luxembourg.The bank announced on Jan. 9 that it is establishing a new entity in Luxembourg to act as its Eu
Movement Labs is raising fresh capital in a round that could fetch $100 million and value the blockchain developer at $3 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The Series B round is being led by crypto-focused inve
Movement Labs is raising fresh capital in a round that could fetch $100 million and value the blockchain developer at $3 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter. The Series B round is being led by crypto-focused investor CoinFund, wit