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Day: January 20, 2025
$36T US debt ceiling signals Bitcoin correction after Trump inauguration
The near two-month debt issuance suspension period could signal lower global liquidity, which may affect Bitcoin’s price leading into March. Source link
MicroStrategy shareholders to decide on major stock increase to advance Bitcoin strategy tomorrow
Key Takeaways MicroStrategy plans to increase authorized shares to support its Bitcoin purchasing strategy. The company’s Bitcoin holdings surge to 450,000 BTC, now valued at $48.5 billion. Share this article MicroStrategy shareholders are set to vote on several key proposals during a special meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. New York time on Tuesday, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. The key focus of the vote will be to approve an increase in authorized Class A common stock from 330 million shares to 10.3 billion shares. Shareholders will also consider…
MELANIA memecoin whale nets $36.5M profit amid 'rug pull' concerns
The Official Melania Meme (MELANIA) memecoin is also making people millions in profit after reaching a $2 billion dollar market capitalization overnight. Source link
TRUMP memecoin helps SOL price beat Ethereum — Solana's TVL jumps to $12B
The launch of Trump’s official memecoin on Solana boosted the TVL and SOL price to new all-time highs at the expense of rival Ethereum. Source link
Ethereum Foundation exploring ways to minimize staking concerns — Vitalik
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said that if the Ethereum Foundation stakes its ETH, that forces it to take a position on any future contentious hard fork. Source link
Elon Musk-led ‘DOGE’ set to be sued after Trump’s inauguration
The 30-page legal complaint alleges that Musk’s DOGE has violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 1972. Source link
Crypto ETPs see $2.2B in inflows amid Trump inauguration euphoria
The euphoria around the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump drove the massive $2.2 billion in inflows to crypto ETPs last week. Source link
Trump ushering in new ‘era of memecoins,’ analysts call for altseason
The Trump family’s tokens may set a precedent for memecoin investing and attract more retail interest in cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin and Ether. Source link
Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub
The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said. Source link