CME Group Plans to Launch XRP Futures Trading on February 10, Subject to Regulatory Approval

The anticipation surrounding the launch of futures trading for XRP and Solana (SOL) has reached new heights, with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) slated to offer these contracts on February 10, pending regulatory approval. This groundbreaking development indicates a growing institutional interest in these prominent cryptocurrencies, potentially transforming market dynamics as the futures market expands. … Read more

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Surges After Trump Teases $500 Billion OpenAI Plan

The price of Worldcoin (WLD) jumped 25% Wednesday to $2.40, leading the crypto market after President Donald Trump teased a $500 billion AI investment initiative around industry giant OpenAI. Trump said during a press conference Tuesday that a new company, dubbed the Stargate Project, will invest “at least” $500 billion in AI infrastructure for ChatGPT … Read more

‘Second Foundation’ account stirs debate over Ethereum Foundation’s future

Lido founder Konstantin Lomashuk shared an X profile called “Second Foundation,” which was created amid discussions about the effectiveness of the Ethereum Foundation’s (EF) efforts for the ecosystem. However, Lomashuk clarified that no such entity has been created, and he would share his thoughts on the EF case soon. On Jan. 21, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik … Read more

Republicans seek to overturn IRS crypto broker rule

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Congressional Republicans are working to reverse new IRS guidelines that require so-called “custodial brokers” to report transactions.  Rep. Mike Carey and Sen. Ted Cruz this week introduced corresponding resolutions seeking to “roll back the disastrous IRS broker rule.”  The legislation comes … Read more

ZachXBT’s Withdrawal from Meme Coin Sparks Debate on Crypto Community Values

Crypto investigator ZachXBT finds himself at the center of controversy after receiving a substantial token supply as a reward for his work. While critics label his actions a rug pull, supporters argue that the ZACHXBT meme coin was created to ensure he receives deserved compensation. “ZachXBT is one of the backbones of our industry,” noted … Read more