US President Donald Trump launched an official cryptocurrency, Official Trump (TRUMP), earlier this month. The asset’s price skyrocketed upon launch, climbing into the top 30 projects by market cap. The coin hit an all-time high of $73.43 on Jan. 19, 2025, one day before Trump’s inauguration. The asset has since fallen by nearly 65% from its peak.Also Read: Gold Drops 2% as Dollar Surges: Fed Rate Decision Shakes Markets!Official Trump In The RedSource: AxiosTRUMP is currently down 11.2% in the daily charts and 50.8% over the previous week. The dip is likely due to the bearish sentiment that looms over…
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CryptoPunk #2359 was mistakenly sold at a significantly lower price than its worth as shared by Quit (@0xQuit) on X.The mistake, which occurred on the official CryptoPunks platform, was made by Wizard of Soho who was unaware that his purchase had already been completed.Whilst this incident introduces the potential risks of trading on the platform, it has also prompted the team to make changes aimed at preventing similar errors in the future. Source: X (@0xQuit)What happened and how?The sequence of events began when an anonymous user placed small bids, often worth fractions of a cent, on several CryptoPunks that had…
Bitpanda announced it secured approval as MiCA compliant from Germany’s BaFin. Crypto.com revealed its full-MiCA license via X on Monday. Other platforms have also secured the key regulatory registration following full rollout in December 2024. Crypto.com and Bitpanda have received approval as Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licensed exchanges, according to announcements from the two companies on Monday. The Crypto.com team said it had received the full MiCA license. This comes just days after the exchange announced it secured in-principle authorisation from the Malta financial markets regulator. Bitpanda said in a blog post it had received approval from the German…
The crypto space is abuzz with talk of XRP and the new hot thing, Yeti Ouro (YETIO). XRP has established itself as a major player in the crypto space. Yeti Ouro is getting attention for its unique take on combining cryptocurrency with Play-to-Earn (P2E) gaming. Undoubtedly, it will continue to reshape new innovative gaming experiences with their Yeti Go game. XRP News: What’s Next?As of January 25, 2025, XRP price is at $3.12 on Coinmarketcap, which is 2.94% down over the past 7 days, but as shown in the chart below, XRP price is still fairly stable.However, when we look at XRP’s…
Over the weekend, hackers targeted the social media accounts of Visa and Hollywood actor Dean Norris to promote fraudulent crypto tokens.The incidents have raised concerns about the increasing use of compromised high-profile accounts to execute crypto scams.Visa’s Facebook compromiseOn Jan. 26, hackers accessed Visa’s official Facebook page and used it to promote a suspicious Solana-based crypto.The attackers claimed the token was part of Visa’s promise to release a crypto token. They wrote:“Remember back in 2014, we said in 11 years we’d have a coin called ‘VISA.’ Well, it’s 2025, and here we are!”However, crypto community members met the announcement with…
Ledger Co-Founder David Balland was recently kidnapped alongside his wife from their home in France on January 21st—a brutal ordeal that lasted for 48 hours. The criminals separated the couple and subjected Balland to physical violence, including severing one of his fingers, which was sent to his colleagues as part of their ransom demand.French authorities, including the elite GIGN (National Gendarmerie Intervention Group) tactical unit, successfully intervened, rescuing Balland first and then located his wife in a van, where she had been left restrained.Authorities have arrested ten individuals—nine men and one woman—all aged between 20 and 40. The prosecutor indicated…
If you’ve ever experienced the thrill of playing classic Atari games—or if you’re simply curious about how Web3 is redefining collectibles—you’re in for a treat. Atari has teamed up with a new blockchain-powered marketplace called DYLI to release 500 limited-edition physical patch packs, each linked to a redeemable NFT. In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating story behind Atari’s shift into blockchain, explain how these special patches work, and help you decide if they’re worth adding to your collection. Why Atari’s Latest Blockchain Venture Matters Picture yourself back in the 1980s, grinning ear to ear as you slam a joystick…
The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a fresh phase of renewal. The market is responding well to the new changes now that President Donald Trump has assumed duties as the 47th US president. With Bitcoin aiming for the high price spot, the altcoin market is also maintaining its steady pace. At the same time, coins like Cardano (ADA) and Dogecoin (DOGE) are gaining widespread momentum as the market continues attracting investors across the board. Here’s how both the tokens may perform by early February 2025.Also Read: Chainlink: New Price Prediction Puts a $47 Cap on LINKCardano Price Path This FebruarySource:…
Cryptocurrencies remain subject to heightened market volatility as the hype surrounding President Trump’s return to office eases. Even so, greed remains the main emotion controlling the market as investors remain optimistic of a crypto-friendly environment under Trump’s administration. As the bullish sentiment offers support to most cryptos, Ethereum is under pressure from the criticism and leadership issues rocking the Ethereum Foundation. On the other hand, iDEGEN is thriving as it widens its horizon through the video content embedded in its latest V3 upgrade. Beyond its popularity, savvy investors are buying into its potential as a leader in the AI meme…
Crypto investors are constantly searching for the next big thing. Apart from coins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Pepe (PEPE), and Floki (FLOKI), several new tokens have also been doing well. Out of all the new competitors, one is catching up quickly. This new competitor may also surpass them this year. This token is Rollblock. It is a cutting-edge cryptocurrency initiative that is gaining popularity. What makes Rollblock (RBLK) the best altcoin to buy in 2025 is the question at hand. Why Rollblock (RBLK) Is Poised for Success With a range of features aimed at both investors and players, Rollblock is revolutionizing…
