Ross Ulbricht Still Waiting for Trump’s Pardon
TL;DR The chances of Ross Ulbricht receiving a presidential pardon from Trump during his first term are 80% according to Polymarket. Bets on Ulbricht’s pardon on Polymarket have…
Cryptocurrencies
December 2024: Unprecedented Growth in Spot and Derivatives Trading
TL;DR December 2024 saw record-breaking trading volumes on centralized crypto exchanges, with combined spot and derivatives trading reaching an all-time high of $11.3 trillion.…
Toshi, the Memecoin on the Base Network, Jumps 110% After Being Added to Coinbase’s Listing Roadmap
TL;DR Toshi, a memecoin on the Base network, surged 110.7% in the last 24 hours, reaching a price of $0.0002978. Toshi’s market capitalization is…
A Million-Dollar Case Lost: The Battle for a Bitcoin Hard Drive
TL;DR James Howells loses the lawsuit to recover a hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoin, currently valued at $740 million, after a legal battle lasting…
a16z Announces Applications for Its Crypto Startup Accelerator Spring 2025
TL;DR a16z will offer up to $500,000 in funding, personalized mentorship, and expert connections to selected crypto startups in its exclusive program. The three-month…
Mark Cuban Prefers Bitcoin Over Gold as a Store of Value During Economic Crises
TL;DR Mark Cuban prefers Bitcoin over gold as a store of value during economic crises, highlighting its practicality and accessibility. Unlike gold, Bitcoin is…
Ripple: Plans to List RLUSD on More Exchanges and the XRP ETF
TL;DR Ripple plans to list its stablecoin RLUSD on more exchanges, increasing its accessibility and adoption. The president of Ripple anticipates the approval of…
Bitcoin Facing the Abyss? Strong Statements from Peter Schiff
TL;DR Peter Schiff warns of a potential Bitcoin price collapse, which could trigger massive sell-offs, especially from corporate investors. Michael Saylor’s strategy, CEO of…
Bitcoin: ETFs Acquire Nearly Three Times More BTC Than Miners in December
TL;DR Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. acquired 51,500 BTC in December, nearly three times the amount produced by miners (13,850 BTC). In January, flows…
Explosion of AI Meme Tokens: Ai16z Leads the Way with a 144% Surge
TL;DR Ai16z reaches a $2.3 billion market cap, with a 144% price surge in just one week, driven by increased trading activity. Whale activity…
Binance Celebrates 250 Million Users and New Trading Options
TL;DR Binance surpasses 250 million users, marking a major step towards its goal of onboarding 1 billion users. The platform recorded $22.6 billion in…