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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. America’s new pro-crypto leadership could propel BTC, ETH, and altcoins like Catzilla to new highs. The crypto market is buzzing as new leadership takes shape in America, sparking optimism for digital currencies. With Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies already experiencing a surge, investors are eager to explore what this shift means for the future. Catzilla: A meme coin roaring toward gains In the wild, unpredictable world of meme coins, a new apex predator has arrived — Catzilla.…

The likelihood of a European central bank holding Bitcoin reserves has increased, despite European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde’s recent comments dismissing the asset as unsuitable. The Czech National Bank has approved a study to assess how Bitcoin (BTC) might serve as a reserve asset following a proposal from CNB Governor Aleš Michl.  Previously, Michl argued hat the bank should diversify its investment portfolio and consider allocating funds to alternative asset classes, including Bitcoin. His proposal suggested allocating of the CNB’s €140 billion ($145.6 billion) in reserves to BTC. “Based on the results of the analysis, the Bank Board will…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. While data shows that SHIB whales are exiting meme positions at a high rate, capital is flowing to a new viral altcoin, DTX. Shiba Inu (SHIB) whales are making moves, and the crypto market is taking notice. With the Shiba Inu price struggling and key technical indicators flashing warning signs, major holders are exiting their meme coin positions at an unprecedented rate. At the same time, a new player, DTX Exchange (DTX), is attracting serious investor interest with its…

Crypto hacks surged in January 2025, with total losses reaching $73.9 million across 19 incidents, according to a report by Immunefi.  The figure marks a ninefold increase from December but a 44.6% decline compared to January 2024, when hackers stole $133.4 million, according to the report.  Singapore-based exchange Phemex accounted for the bulk of the losses, suffering a $69.1 million breach. During the breach, Phemex suffered a nearly $70 million hot wallet exploit with hackers siphoning funds across Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), and Bitcoin (BTC).   Source: Immunefi Analysts linked the attack to North Korea, noting that the stolen…

Norway’s central bank holds over $500 million in indirect Bitcoin exposure through investments in MicroStrategy and other cryptocurrency-focused companies. According to K33 Research, Norway’s indirect exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) has nearly tripled over the past 12 months due to increased allocations to crypto-related firms. Vetle Lunde, K33 head of research at K33, wrote that the Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund holds 0.72% of MicroStrategy’s total shares, valued at approximately $514 million as of December 2024. This investment translates to indirect exposure of around 3,214 Bitcoin. While Norway’s central bank has invested in MicroStrategy since 2009, the trend accelerated last year as…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana’s gains vanish as Ethereum sees rising whale activity, while Rollblock gains traction amid market volatility. Solana’s recent rebound was short-lived as Wednesday started on a bearish note, wiping out yesterday’s gains. Ethereum also continues to tread water, but this could change soon, as whale activity has started ramping up. Meanwhile, web3 casino Rollblock emerges as a safe haven amid this market-wide volatility spike. With the crypto gambling narrative set for a major comeback later this year, and a…

Grayscale Investments has introduced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (ticker: MNRS), a new exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies. The fund, which tracks the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index, is designed for investors looking to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry without directly investing in the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin miners play a key role in the Bitcoin (BTC) network, using powerful computers to solve complex mathematical problems that secure transactions and maintain network operations. In return, miners are rewarded with newly minted Bitcoin. The MNRS ETF invests in companies that generate most of their revenue from…

ABN AMRO, the third-largest bank in the Netherlands, has completed on-chain trading with stablecoins in a pilot with German exchange 21X. Netherlands‘ third-largest bank ABN AMRO has completed a trading trial with 21X, a Frankfurt-based digital asset exchange, which tested on-chain settlement for tokenized securities using stablecoins. In a Jan. 30 announcement, 21X said the test involved listing a tokenized asset on its on-chain market. ABN AMRO issued an ERC-3643 token on the Polygon Amoy Testnet, while 21X paired it with an ERC-20-based “E-Money Token,” without naming the asset. “As part of our launch preparations we are now in the…

Inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs remain weak for the second consecutive day as the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision yesterday to keep interest rates unchanged weighs on investor sentiment. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $92.09 million in inflows on Jan. 29, continuing the weak inflow trend for the second consecutive day. The majority of inflows seen on the day came from Grayscale’s mini Bitcoin Trust which drew in $106.23 million followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with $18.2 million in inflows. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s IBIT, which was close to holding $60 billion in net assets, experienced…

Illinois may soon become the first U.S. state to hold Bitcoin in its fiscal reserves if lawmakers approve the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve proposal referred to Rules Committee by John Cabello. On Jan. 29, the Bitcoin Strategic Bill was referred to the Rules Committee to establish regulations and fast-track its approval process. Illinois State Rep. John Cabello introduced the bill to set the groundwork for Bitcoin (BTC) to become the new strategic asset of Illinois.  Bitcoin Reserve bill for Illinois Under the new legislation, the Illinois State Treasurer would manage the fund and be permitted to accept gifts, grants, and donations of BTC…