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Trump-backed World Liberty Financial moves over $60 million worth of Ethereum as part of 'treasury management'

World Liberty Financial, backed by Trump, moved $61.4 million in ether for treasury management, reaffirming no token sales. Justin Sun appointed as advisor after HTX's $30 million investment.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 01:53 AM

Italy's largest bank Intesa buys bitcoin for $1 million as a 'test': Reports

Intesa Sanpaolo becomes the first Italian bank to buy Bitcoin, acquiring €1 million worth in a proprietary trade, described as a test by CEO Carlo Messina.

theblock.co • 14/01/2025 - 12:53 PM

Sony's Soneium blockchain faces backlash over alleged blacklisting of memecoins on launch day

Sony's Soneium blockchain has sparked controversy by blacklisting memecoins for IP infringement, causing user frustration and raising questions about control and innovation within blockchain networks.

theblock.co • 14/01/2025 - 08:51 AM

CoinShares says 'post-US election honeymoon is over' as macro and monetary policy weigh heavy on crypto fund flows

Global crypto funds saw modest inflows of $48 million last week, led by Bitcoin investments, while Ethereum products suffered outflows amid macroeconomic shifts.

theblock.co • 13/01/2025 - 12:32 PM

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AI agent tokens reel from a steep market correction

The AI agent token market has seen significant price declines while Bitcoin remains stable, highlighting the volatility and differentiation issues within AI-themed cryptocurrencies.

theblock.co • 13/01/2025 - 06:57 AM

The Daily: Usual Money update causes a stir, UK clarifies crypto staking exemption and more

This article covers updates in the crypto space, including Usual Money's token issues, UK staking rules, Bybit's service restrictions in India, and a K-pop CEO facing scam allegations.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 18:29 PM

Usual Money's protocol update sparks community concern as USD0++ drops below 92 cents

Usual Money's USD0 token dropped 8.5% following changes to its redemption policy, raising community concerns about volatility and exit options.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 11:17 AM

Securitize nearly doubles yield generated to 20.71% on its bitcoin cash-and-carry trade using BlackRock's BUIDL fund as collateral

Securitize Credit partners with QCP to implement BlackRock's BUIDL in yield strategies, achieving high returns from innovative bitcoin-based basis trading.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 18:05 PM

Fidelity sees Solana as a 'notable contender' but backs Ethereum's stronger fundamentals

Fidelity Digital Assets projects Ethereum's stability over Solana in the long run, emphasizing fundamentals and upcoming upgrades, while noting Bitcoin's potential and stablecoins' growth in 2025.

theblock.co • 09/01/2025 - 13:16 PM

The Daily: Bitcoin and ether prices slide amid macro fears, South Korea to phase out institutional crypto trading ban and more

Bitcoin has dropped around 8% to below $95,000 since briefly breaking back above the $100,000 level on Monday amid rising macro fears. Ether fell even harder over the period, sliding 12% to under $3,300, while several other major cryptocurrencies have also witnessed double-digit declines. South Korea’s financial regulator plans a phased lifting of its de facto institutional crypto trading ban, according to local media reports. Blockchain development firm Movement Labs is reportedly nearing the completion of a $100 million Series B funding round. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 08/01/2025 - 18:52 PM

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