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El Salvador’s Congress approves Bitcoin law amendments as part of an IMF loan agreement.

El Salvador Amends Bitcoin Policies to Secure $1.4B IMF Deal

January 30, 2025 Dan K

El Salvador revises Bitcoin laws to meet IMF’s $1.4B loan terms, making BTC payments optional while keeping it legal tender and scaling back state crypto projects.

SA digital security breach concept with a hacker silhouette and crypto symbols in the background.

Crypto Hacks Surge Ninefold in January 2025, Totaling $73.9M in Losses

January 30, 2025 Dan K

Crypto hacks soared to $73.9M in January 2025, a ninefold jump from December. The Phemex breach accounted for $69.1M, per Immunefi’s latest report.

Chris LaCivita, Trump’s co-campaign manager, joins Coinbase’s advisory council to influence crypto regulation and policy decisions.

Coinbase Strengthens Ties with Trump Through Advisory Council Appointment

January 29, 2025 Dan K

Coinbase appoints Trump’s co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita to its advisory council, signaling deeper political ties and a push for favorable crypto regulation.

Exterior of the Czech National Bank with a Bitcoin graphic overlay

Czech Central Bank Eyes Holding Up to 5% of Reserves in Bitcoin

January 29, 2025 Dan K

Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl plans to propose allocating up to 5% of the bank’s reserves to Bitcoin, a first for a Western central bank.

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OpenSea Faces Backlash Over ‘OS2’ Beta Rollout and Airdrop Concerns

January 28, 2025 Dan K

OpenSea’s ‘OS2’ beta rollout draws criticism over Gemesis NFT access and airdrop plans, sparking user frustration over platform priorities.

Arizona State Senate chamber during Bitcoin bill discussion

Arizona Senate Committee Advances Bitcoin Reserve Bill

January 28, 2025 Dan K

Arizona advances a Bitcoin reserve bill, enabling up to 10% of state funds in Bitcoin. If passed, it could make Arizona a leader in crypto strategy.

Antonia Perez Hernandez sentenced in court for her role in Forcount crypto Ponzi scheme

Judge Sentences Forcount Promoter to 30 Months Behind Bars

January 27, 2025 Dan K

Forcount promoter Antonia Perez Hernandez sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, defrauding investors of $8.4M.

Bitcoin price chart showing sharp decline amidst massive crypto liquidations.

Nearly $1B Liquidated as Crypto Suffers Amid DeepSeek AI

January 27, 2025 Dan K

Crypto markets crash with nearly $1B liquidated, Bitcoin below $98K, and Ethereum sinking. DeepSeek AI news sparks risk asset sell-off.

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Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

January 27, 2025 Dan K

Bitpanda earns MiCA licence, streamlining EU crypto operations. The unified regulatory framework boosts investor protection and market growth potential.

House Oversight Committee members discuss debanking claims tied to crypto industry and Operation Chokepoint 2.0.

Oversight Committee Republicans Launch Debanking Investigation

January 26, 2025 Dan K

House Republicans launch a probe into crypto debanking claims, as Democrats call for an investigation into Trump’s memecoin and potential conflicts.

Year: 2025

El Salvador Amends Bitcoin Policies to Secure $1.4B IMF Deal

Crypto Hacks Surge Ninefold in January 2025, Totaling $73.9M in Losses

Coinbase Strengthens Ties with Trump Through Advisory Council Appointment

Czech Central Bank Eyes Holding Up to 5% of Reserves in Bitcoin

OpenSea Faces Backlash Over ‘OS2’ Beta Rollout and Airdrop Concerns

Arizona Senate Committee Advances Bitcoin Reserve Bill

Judge Sentences Forcount Promoter to 30 Months Behind Bars

Nearly $1B Liquidated as Crypto Suffers Amid DeepSeek AI

Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

Oversight Committee Republicans Launch Debanking Investigation

Coinbase Wins UK FCA Approval as Registered Crypto Service Provider