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The Daily: Trump 'receptive' to an 'America-first' crypto reserve, XRP hits new all-time high and more

Trump shows openness to a U.S.-based crypto reserve while XRP reaches a new high. Litecoin ETF approval appears imminent, and SEC disputes Ripple's legal ruling.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 18:39 PM

The Daily: US govt. says bitcoin from Bitfinex hack should be returned in-kind, HashKey predicts BTC to break $300,000 in 2025 and more

Markets react to potential Fed rate cut; US plans restitution for Bitfinex hack; HashKey forecasts Bitcoin over $300K; South Korea develops new crypto law; Trump administration eyes regulatory changes.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 18:40 PM

HashKey predicts bitcoin to break through $300,000 in 2025

HashKey Group has set out 10 crypto predictions for 2025, including bitcoin and ether to surpass the $300,000 and $8,000 levels, respectively. The establishment of a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve, the stablecoin market cap to exceed $300 billion and new crypto ETF approvals are also among the most anticipated expectations.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 12:50 PM

The Daily: Sony's blockchain launch faces memecoin backlash, bitcoin analysts rethink Trump inauguration strategy and more

Today's newsletter covers Sony's blockchain launch, Trump’s inauguration effects, corporate bitcoin acquisitions, and Italy’s Intesa bank's first bitcoin purchase.

theblock.co • 14/01/2025 - 19:27 PM

Bitwise CIO says companies like MicroStrategy buying bitcoin is an 'overlooked megatrend'

Matt Hougan of Bitwise argues that the growing trend of companies like MicroStrategy buying bitcoin will elevate the market, with substantial corporate adoption expected in the coming years.

theblock.co • 14/01/2025 - 12:57 PM

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Polymarket users bet on whether Trump will say 'bitcoin' or 'dogecoin' in his inauguration speech

Individuals placed nearly $519,000 on the bet that Trump will say “crypto” or “bitcoin,” in addition to $326,000 that he’ll mention “doge” or “dogecoin,” in his Jan. 20 speech.

theblock.co • 13/01/2025 - 22:00 PM

The Daily: Crypto asset manager says 'post-US election honeymoon is over,' AI agent token prices break down and more

Global crypto investment products attracted modest net inflows of $48 million last week as macro and monetary policy reasserted themselves, according to asset manager CoinShares. AI agent tokens have gone from dominating market mindshare to being dumped on the proverbial crypto scrap heap in the space of a week, with prices halving in some cases. Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is “about to complete all formalities” to relocate to El Salvador after acquiring a Digital Asset Service Provider license in the country. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 13/01/2025 - 20:01 PM

CoinShares says 'post-US election honeymoon is over' as macro and monetary policy weigh heavy on crypto fund flows

Global crypto funds saw modest inflows of $48 million last week, led by Bitcoin investments, while Ethereum products suffered outflows amid macroeconomic shifts.

theblock.co • 13/01/2025 - 12:32 PM

The Daily: Bitcoin and ether prices slide amid macro fears, South Korea to phase out institutional crypto trading ban and more

Bitcoin has dropped around 8% to below $95,000 since briefly breaking back above the $100,000 level on Monday amid rising macro fears. Ether fell even harder over the period, sliding 12% to under $3,300, while several other major cryptocurrencies have also witnessed double-digit declines. South Korea’s financial regulator plans a phased lifting of its de facto institutional crypto trading ban, according to local media reports. Blockchain development firm Movement Labs is reportedly nearing the completion of a $100 million Series B funding round. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 08/01/2025 - 18:52 PM

The Daily: Bernstein sets out 10 crypto predictions for 2025, MicroStrategy buys another $101 million worth of bitcoin and more

Bernstein analysts predict strong crypto growth in 2025, MicroStrategy's bitcoin purchase, Ripple hires shift to U.S., GSR receives FCA approval, and Vitalik Buterin liquidates memecoins for charity.

theblock.co • 06/01/2025 - 19:06 PM

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