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🔔 Trump Token Surge Drives Record Highs for Solana Ecosystem !
On the day Trump Token surged, Solana's Raydium earned $25.07M in fees, GMGN hit $153M in transactions, and Moonshot saw $1.597M in fees with 93,600 users.
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https://defillama.com/fees/raydium
🔔 Crypto Industry Prioritizes Regulatory Framework on Its Trump Wish List !
As the second Trump Administration begins, the crypto industry hopes for executive actions promoting digital asset-friendly policies. Expectations include an executive order urging agencies like the SEC and CFTC to collaborate on a unified framework for digital asset regulation, potentially advancing long-sought clarity for major firms like Coinbase and Ripple.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-18/crypto-industry-lists-regulatory-framework-at-the-top-of-its-trump-wish-list
🔔 Crypto Exchange WazirX Freezes $3 Million in Stolen Funds Following Hack !
WazirX, India's largest crypto exchange, has frozen $3 million in USDT linked to a $230 million security breach from July 2024. This marks a key breakthrough in recovery efforts as the exchange undergoes restructuring and aims to trace stolen assets. Trading is expected to resume by February 2025.
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https://decrypt.co/301538/wazirx-freezes-3-million-hack
🔔 Humanity Protocol Introduces Humanity Foundation !
Humanity Procotol Launches Humanity Foundation, led by Yat Siu, Mario Nawfal, and Yeewai Chong, aims to drive adoption of Proof of Humanity (PoH), a decentralized identity protocol prioritizing security and privacy. PoH enables applications like palm-scan payments, seamless access, and bot-free internet while ensuring individuals retain control of their personal data. The foundation will fund ecosystem growth and empower developers to build impactful identity solutions.
Humanity Protocol leverages non-invasive biometrics and Proof-of-Humanity technology to enable decentralized digital identity, ensuring ownership, equity, and inclusion without compromising personal information.
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https://x.com/Humanityprot/status/1879106624536674526
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🔔 Self-Custody Wallet Provider Ctrl Wallet Explores Acquisition Opportunities !
Ctrl Wallet CEO Emile Dubie announced plans to explore acquisitions for scaling. The self-custody wallet provider is in the sales process, with the winning bidder to be decided on Jan. 31, per CoinDesk.
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https://x.com/goitbykojiro/status/1879921198173151565
⚡️ News Flash - 15 Jan 2025 !
1️⃣ Jupiter DEX aggregator announced a 700M JUP token airdrop (~$575M) for ~2M eligible wallets. Tokens will reward users, stakers, and growth initiatives, aiming to boost engagement and decentralization.
2️⃣ The U.S. government has filed a court document stating that bitcoin stolen in 2016 should be returned to Bitfinex. This aligns with a previous filing in October, confirming Bitfinex and its parent company, iFinex, as the sole victims of the theft.
3️⃣ HashKey Group predicts bitcoin will exceed $300,000 and ether $8,000 by 2025, with the U.S. establishing a bitcoin reserve, stablecoin market cap surpassing $300 billion, and new crypto ETFs launching.
4️⃣ South Korea's top financial authority has initiated talks to develop additional regulations for its crypto framework, focusing on improving transparency and accountability from exchanges and stablecoin issuers.
5️⃣ U.S. regulators are delaying the decision on Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund's potential listing on NYSE Arca. If approved, it would be the first diversified spot crypto ETF in the U.S., covering Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and other major cryptocurrencies.
🔔 South Korea Delays Decision on Corporate Cryptocurrency Investments !
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has delayed a decision on corporate accounts for cryptocurrency trading, opting for further review. At a Jan. 15 meeting, FSC Vice Chairman Kim So-young stated that the policy is undergoing extensive evaluation, alongside efforts to implement new crypto investor protection laws.
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https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/01/602_390458.html
⚡️ News Flash - 14 Jan 2025 !
1️⃣ The Bank of England is set to launch a "Digital Pound Lab" this year to explore the viability of a central bank digital currency. The initiative will tackle payment system challenges, test innovative use cases, and provide insights for developing a potential digital pound.
2️⃣ Bubblemaps has unveiled its platform token, BMT, with a 1 billion supply on Solana. The token will power Intel Desk, a community-driven platform for on-chain investigations and resource allocation.
3️⃣ OKX founder Star predicts 100x growth for the crypto industry and announces a secret business line launching in February, while addressing concerns about OKB's use cases and listings.
4️⃣ Uniswap Labs and Ledger have integrated Uniswap’s Trading API with Ledger Live, enabling users to swap tokens directly while maintaining control via their hardware wallets. This aims to enhance DeFi accessibility and simplify self-custody.
5️⃣ Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank, purchased €1 million ($1.03 million) in bitcoin on January 13, 2025. CEO Carlo Messina called it a "test" investment, emphasizing that it was a small part of the bank's larger portfolio, aimed at preparing for potential client interest in crypto.
🔔 Sony's Soneium Blockchain Criticized for Alleged Memecoin Blacklisting on Launch Day !
Soneium reportedly blacklisted several memecoins on its launch day, citing alleged intellectual property rights violations. This move has sparked frustration among some users who claim they are unable to trade or access the affected tokens on the Layer 2 network.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/334414/sonys-soneium-blockchain-faces-backlash-over-alleged-blacklisting-of-memecoins-on-launch-day
🔔 Indian Railways to Release NFT Tickets on Polygon for Exclusive Festival Event !
Indian Railways will issue NFT-based train tickets for passengers traveling to the MahaKumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage held once every 144 years. In partnership with Chaincode Consulting and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the initiative will digitize the journey for millions of pilgrims. The NFTs will be minted on the Polygon blockchain and accessible via the NFTtrace platform, designed for real-world assets (RWAs) and traceability.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/indian-railways-nft-tickets-mahakumbh-mela
🔔 FTX to Start Distributing $1.2B to Creditors Following Trump Inauguration !
FTX is set to distribute over $1.2 billion to users affected by its bankruptcy, focusing on claims up to $50,000. Users have until Jan. 20 to meet repayment requirements, with distributions expected to begin shortly after. This marks a key step in addressing the losses of FTX's creditors after two years.
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https://x.com/sunil_trades/status/1878370811515379942
🔔 Singapore Restricts Access to Polymarket Citing Unlicensed Gambling Concerns !
Singapore has restricted access to Polymarket, classifying it as an unlicensed gambling platform under the Gambling Control Act 2022. Users attempting to access the site receive warnings about potential fines and jail time, with Singapore Pools being the sole licensed operator in the country.
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https://x.com/alexzuo4/status/1878267006434074988
🔔 Push Chain Announces Partnership With Aptos !
Push Chain has partnered with Aptos to advance efforts in creating a unified Web3 experience and enabling universal app functionality. This collaboration aims to unlock new use cases and provide benefits for users and the broader Web3 ecosystem.
Aptos, a fast and low-cost Layer 1 non-EVM blockchain, supports 38.8M+ active addresses and powers top apps like Pancake Swap, Chingari, and Stani.
Push Chain is a PoS blockchain designed for universal apps and acts as a shared settlement layer, enabling seamless transactions across L1s, L2s, and L3s for any app or user.
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https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1877362460950253622
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🔔 Lympid IDO to Be Hosted on Poolz Finance, Polkastarter & Decubate !
Lympid has announced its native token IDO on Poolz Finance, Polkastarter, and Decubate, set for January 22, 2025. The $LYP token is priced at $0.12, with a total supply of 100M and an initial market cap of $1.37M. The TGE date is yet to be announced.
Lympid is an RWA platform enabling investment in tokenized premium assets like luxury watches, fine wine, real estate, and more. With compliance for RWA trading, a neo-bank app for premium investments, and EUR access to US Treasuries, it’s backed by advisors from Chainlink and Anchorage Digital.
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▪️ Poolz Finance: https://x.com/lympid_official/status/1876990083384922352
▪️ Polkastarter: https://x.com/lympid_official/status/1818649350794326379
▪️ Decubate: https://x.com/lympid_official/status/1877687081503449305
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🔔 Judge Blocks Effort to Recover Hard Drive Containing $750 Million in Bitcoin from Landfill !
A UK judge ruled against James Howells, who sought to retrieve a hard drive containing 7,500 Bitcoins, now worth $750 million, from a Newport landfill. Officials argued the hard drive became city property when discarded and cited environmental restrictions. The judge found Howells had no realistic chance of success.
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https://fortune.com/2025/01/10/uk-bitcoin-hard-drive-landfill-ruling/
🔔 Ondo DeFAI Unveils US-Backed Token Reserves and Liquidity Innovation !
Ondo DeFAI launches strategic reserves paired with USDY, a token backed by U.S. Treasury Bills. This new initiative ensures up-only liquidity for all token pairs, with $ONDOAI acting as the core driver for the ecosystem's growth and sustainability.
Ondo DeFAI, a DeFAI Layer-2 solution on the ONDO network, integrates T-Bills with AI-driven tools. It uses OndoUSD, a stable asset backed by U.S. Treasury Bills, to provide financial stability, inflation resistance, and scalability for decentralized finance applications. Powered by $ONDOAI, it aims to enhance the DeFi ecosystem.
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https://x.com/OndoAI_Official/status/1880602533812691409
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🔔 SUI DePIN Introduces Staking Program to earn Sui RWA tokens !
Sui DePIN has collaborated with SuiRWA to introduce a staking initiative. By staking $SUIDEPIN tokens in a dedicated pool before January 26, 2025, participants can earn a portion of 1% of $SUIRWA's total supply. The rewards will vest with a one-week cliff, followed by 10% weekly unlocks.
Sui DePIN is a decentralized AI data network transforming devices into a private, transparent, and equitable data-sharing ecosystem with a Nodes Data Market and AI Agents Marketplace.
Sui RWA is an AI-powered platform on the Sui blockchain, offering customizable agents to trade tokenized real-world assets like real estate and commodities.
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https://x.com/suidepinai/status/1880237446148886782
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🔔 ChainAware Announces $AWARE Listing Date !
ChainAware’s $AWARE token IDO on ChainGPT Pad sold out in minutes at $0.035 per token. With a total supply of 100M $AWARE and an initial market cap of $331,750, the IDO raised $400K. The token listing is set for January 21, with exchange details yet to be announces.
ChainAware, backed by ChainGPT, is an AI-driven platform enhancing Web3 trust with 98% fraud detection accuracy. It offers fraud detection, rug pull alerts, credit scoring, and personalized marketing, while rewarding users with points convertible to tokens.
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https://x.com/ChainAware/status/1879948031497289924
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🔔 Sui RWA IDO to Be Hosted on Multiple Launchpads !
Sui RWA announces its native token $SUIRWA IDO on Ape Terminal, Eesee, SuiPad and ChainGPT Pad. Public Price is $0.018, total supply is 100M $SUIRWA, Initial Market Cap is $478.8K. The IDO Timeline is set for 16 Jan, 2025 to 20 Jan, 2025. $SUIRWA will list on Mexc, Cetus, and Raydium by the end of January 2025.
Sui RWA is an AI-driven investment platform on the Sui blockchain, offering customizable AI agents for trading tokenized real-world assets like real estate and commodities. It connects AI with the $7.6B tokenized asset market to create real-world impact.
▶️ IDO Details:
▪️Ape Terminal
▫️IDO Date: 16 Jan - 20 Jan
▫️IDO Allocation: $200K
▪️EESEE
▫️IDO Date: 17 Jan
▫️IDO Allocation: $75K
▪️SuiPad
▫️IDO Date: TBA
▫️IDO Allocation: $70K
▪️ChainGPT Pad
▫️IDO Date: 18 Jan
▫️IDO Allocation: $170K
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🔔 Jio Platforms and Polygon Labs Partner to Bring Web3 to Over 450 Million Users !
Jio Platforms Ltd. (JPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has partnered with Polygon Labs to integrate Web3 and blockchain solutions into Jio’s services, aiming to create innovative digital experiences for its 450+ million customers. JPL CEO Kiran Thomas hailed the collaboration as a milestone in digital innovation, while Polygon founder Sandeep Nailwal emphasized its importance for advancing Web3 adoption in India.
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https://polygon.technology/blog/jio-platforms-ltd-is-collaborating-with-polygon-labs-to-bring-web3-capabilities-to-450-million-jio-users
🔔 BitMEX Crypto Exchange Fined $100 Million for U.S. Money-Laundering Violations !
BitMEX was fined $100 million for money-laundering violations from 2015 to 2020, following earlier penalties and guilty pleas by its founders. The exchange disputed the need for the additional fine.
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https://blog.bitmex.com/message-from-bitmex-2/
🔔 zkLink Teams Up with Push Chain !
zkLink and Push Chain have partnered to enhance multi-chain interactions, enabling users to access both EVM and non-EVM ecosystems. This integration supports fast execution and instant finality while unlocking new use cases, such as chain-agnostic AI agents and unified liquidity markets.
Push Chain is a Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain designed for universal apps. It serves as a shared settlement layer for multiple L1s, L2s, and L3s, enabling seamless transactions across different chains, apps, and users.
zkLink is a multi-chain Layer 3 Rollup infrastructure designed to address liquidity fragmentation and optimize high-performance ZK applications across Ethereum Layer 2 Rollups.
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https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1879180729554555074
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🔔 TON Foundation Appoints New President to Drive US Expansion for Telegram-Linked Blockchain !
The TON Foundation has named Manuel Stotz as its new president, focusing on expanding its U.S. presence. Stotz succeeds Steve Yun and aims to build on the network's recent growth, driven by Telegram-based games like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat.
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https://blog.ton.org/ton-foundation-new-president
🔔 Unmarshal Announces Partnership With Self Chain !
Unmarshal has integrated its data infrastructure with Self Chain, enabling developers to enhance multi-chain interactions and automate intent-based actions for dApps. This collaboration provides developers with powerful tools to support scalable Web3 applications.
Unmarshal AI is a multi-chain Web 3.0 data network combining AI and decentralized tech to deliver real-time data for dApps, DeFi, NFTs, and GameFi across major blockchains.
Self Chain is an L1 blockchain and keyless wallet infrastructure that uses MPC-TSS/AA technology for secure, seamless multi-chain Web3 interactions.
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https://x.com/UnmarshalAI/status/1878726845933506638
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🔔 Aethir Announces Batch 4 Of Its Ecosystem Fund !
Aethir has introduced the latest group of AI initiatives supported by its $100M ecosystem fund, including HeyAnon, dFusion AI, Assisterr AI, Sentio, and Bloomsperg Terminal. These projects will leverage Aethir's GPU computing resources alongside a subsidy program that offsets up to 35% of off-platform GPU service expenses.
Aethir is a decentralized cloud compute platform that connects underutilized enterprise-grade GPUs with users needing on-demand compute power for AI, gaming, and virtual workloads.
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https://x.com/AethirCloud/status/1877015072276435357
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🔔 Blockchain Emerges as the Leading Fintech to Uphold Sharia Ethics, Says Web3 Executive !
Mohemed AlKaff AlHashmi, co-founder of Haqq Network, advocates blockchain as the best tool for Sharia Law compliance, citing its transparency, traceability, and community governance. Blockchain ensures that financial activities remain halal by verifying transactions, offering a solution for Muslims seeking Sharia-compliant financial services.
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https://static.haqq.network/fatwa-en.pdf
🔔 Litecoin X Account Temporarily Hacked to Promote Fake Token !
Litecoin's X account was hacked on Jan. 11, with scammers promoting a fake Litecoin token on Solana. The Litecoin team regained control, citing a compromised delegated account as the cause. This incident adds to a series of recent X account hacks pushing fake tokens and phishing links.
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https://x.com/litecoin/status/1878155290782351756
🔔 ChainAware Announces IDO on ChainGPT Pad !
ChainAware is launching its $AWARE token IDO on ChainGPT Pad from 10 Jan to 16 Jan, priced at $0.035. The token has a total supply of 100M $AWARE and an initial market cap of $331,750. IDO Platform allocation is $400K. Listing is scheduled for January 21, with exchanges yet to be confirmed.
ChainAware is an AI-driven platform predicting wallet behavior with 98% fraud detection accuracy. It enhances Web3 trust through fraud detection, rug pull alerts, credit scoring, and personalized marketing, rewarding users with points convertible to tokens. ChainAware is Incubated & backed ChainGPT.
▶️ $AWARE IDO is refundable within 7 Days on ChainGPT Pad after TGE.
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https://x.com/ChainAware/status/1877753975371632781
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🔔 Wolf Capital Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to $9.4M Fraud Offering 547% Returns !
Wolf Capital co-founder Travis Ford pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for defrauding 2,800 investors of $9.4 million in 2023. Ford falsely claimed he could deliver daily returns of 1-2%, equating to an annual return of 547%, according to the DOJ.
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https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/cryptocurrency-investment-firm-founder-pleads-guilty-defrauding-thousands-investors-over-9m
🔔 Russia Confiscates $10M in Bitcoin from Former Official in Bribery Scandal !
Russia confiscated $10 million worth of Bitcoin (103 BTC) from former investigator Marat Tambiev, convicted in 2023 of accepting a record 2,718 BTC ($258M) bribe. The seized Bitcoin will be added to state revenue following access to Tambiev's Ledger wallet.
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https://tass.ru/ekonomika/22838915