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Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently experiencing a significant rebound, with whale transactions surging by 40% and exchange outflows reaching $20.65 million. This notable increase in transaction volume has raised hopes for a potential price recovery of up to 30%, following a recent downturn. “The rapid rise in large transactions suggests a renewed interest from institutional investors,” … Read more

Visa has invested over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint, joining its Series C funding round, which now exceeds $120 million. Moniepoint provides banking, credit, and payment services to businesses and individuals in Africa. The investment aims to drive financial inclusion and support SME growth across the continent. Moniepoint processes over 1 billion transactions monthly, … Read more

“We are not bulled up enough about Ethereum,” said former UBS bond trader and Etherealize founder Vivek Raman on Jan. 29. It has been more than a week since Donald Trump’s inauguration, and the “entire Ethereum ecosystem has been reborn,” he added, referring to the recent leadership shakeup at the Ethereum Foundation. Ethereum now has … Read more

The tables have turned for former U.S. Senator and crypto critic Bob Menendez, who once called Bitcoin the “ideal choice for criminals,” as he was sentenced to prison over ‘bribery charges’ on Wednesday. NJ Democrat Bob Menendez Jailed Over Corruption Charges Former Democrat Senator from New Jersey, Bob Menendez, has been sentenced to 11 years … Read more

Key highlights: NEXT BASKET is developing a blockchain-powered e-commerce platform that removes intermediaries to lower costs and improve security. The NEBA Token, launched at $0.04 in a private sale and $0.20 in a public sale, fuels the platform’s loyalty and rewards system. With projected sales of $30 million, NEXT BASKET is investing in global expansion, … Read more

Illinois and Indiana are leading the charge in the U.S. as they propose bills to establish strategic Bitcoin reserves, showcasing the growing acceptance of cryptocurrency as a financial asset. Both states are harnessing Bitcoin to not only hedge against economic uncertainty but also to drive innovation in government services through blockchain technology. As Illinois State … Read more

Takumi Niwa, a 30-year-old Japanese table tennis star and 2021 Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, was arrested on suspicion of illegal online gambling using crypto.  Japan’s Olympic Star Involved in Crypto-Driven Online Gambling  According to the Chiba Prefecture Police, the Olympic medalist was transferred to the prosecutor’s office on the 29th after he admitted the relevant … Read more

The Fed is expected to announce its rate cut decision later this Wednesday.  As of now, market odds are 99.5% that the Fed will not cut today, so there should be no surprises. All major cryptocurrencies are trading in the red after the Fed’s big decision, with Bitcoin dipping by 0.8%. Solana (SOL) and XRP … Read more

The legislation reportedly rolls back a previous mandate that businesses accept Bitcoin for payments.

Adoption can’t happen without practical cross-border cooperation, which will support the growth of digital assets while managing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.