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A digital rendering of a Trump-branded virtual world with a metaverse marketplace and NFT trading hub.

Canadian Government Warns of Crypto’s Role in Illicit Opioid Trade

January 24, 2025 Dan K

Canada raises alarms over crypto use in opioid trade, citing darknet platforms and laundering tactics. FINTRAC’s Project Guardian combats illicit financing.

Chart depicting the rise in extremist crypto donations in Europe compared to North America.

Europe Sees Fastest Growth in Extremist Crypto Donations, Chainalysis Warns

January 24, 2025 Dan K

Europe sees fastest growth in extremist crypto donations, Chainalysis warns. Funding linked to hate groups rises amid global inflows exceeding $20M.

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

Trump Champions US Leadership in Crypto at Davos, Lummis Leads Senate Digital Assets Panel

January 23, 2025 Dan K

Trump backs US crypto leadership at Davos as Lummis chairs a new Senate panel focused on digital assets and bipartisan crypto legislation. (149 characters)

SGraph showcasing Cardano blockchain project distribution across traceability, authenticity, and sustainability.

Cardano Foundation Research Shows ‘Fundamental Shift’ in Blockchain Use

January 23, 2025 Dan K

Cardano research finds 54.6% of projects focus on authenticity, reflecting blockchain’s growing role in verifying identity and enterprise solutions.

Changpeng Zhao and Ella Zhang announce YZi Labs rebranding at a press event.

Binance Labs Rebrands to YZi Labs with CZ at the Helm

January 23, 2025 Dan K

Binance Labs rebrands to YZi Labs, led by CZ and Ella Zhang. Expanding to AI, web3, and biotech, YZi signals a new vision for transformative investments.

Argo Blockchain CEO Resigns Amid Financial Struggles

January 22, 2025 Dan K

Argo Blockchain CEO Thomas Chippas resigns amid $6.3M Q3 losses. CFO Jim MacCallum assumes interim CEO role as the firm seeks financial stability.

A digital representation of Ethereum transactions highlighting the Bybit hack and THORChain laundering.

Niagara Regional Police to Issue Fraud Warnings on Crypto ATMs

January 22, 2025 Dan K

Niagara Police partner with crypto ATM operators to combat fraud, issuing warnings after $1.3M in losses from scams linked to crypto ATMs in 2024.

Bitpanda Introduces Web3 Suite, Launches Non-Custodial Wallet and Launchpad

January 21, 2025 Dan K

Bitpanda unveils its Web3 suite, featuring a non-custodial wallet launching in Q1 2025 and a launchpad for curated projects debuting in Q3 2025.

Mark Uyeda and Hester Peirce discussing SEC crypto regulations in a press conference.

Acting SEC Chair Uyeda Launches Crypto Task Force

January 21, 2025 Dan K

Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda announces a crypto task force led by Hester Peirce to establish clear regulations and resolve longstanding crypto ambiguities.

A Texas energy grid with Bitcoin mining rigs operating alongside renewable energy sources like wind turbines.

How Bitcoin Mining Saved Texas $18 Billion

January 21, 2025 Dan K

Bitcoin mining saved Texas $18B, replacing gas peaker plants with demand response programs, stabilizing the grid, and enabling renewable energy use.

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Canadian Government Warns of Crypto’s Role in Illicit Opioid Trade

Europe Sees Fastest Growth in Extremist Crypto Donations, Chainalysis Warns

Trump Champions US Leadership in Crypto at Davos, Lummis Leads Senate Digital Assets Panel

Cardano Foundation Research Shows ‘Fundamental Shift’ in Blockchain Use

Binance Labs Rebrands to YZi Labs with CZ at the Helm

Argo Blockchain CEO Resigns Amid Financial Struggles

Niagara Regional Police to Issue Fraud Warnings on Crypto ATMs

Bitpanda Introduces Web3 Suite, Launches Non-Custodial Wallet and Launchpad

Acting SEC Chair Uyeda Launches Crypto Task Force

How Bitcoin Mining Saved Texas $18 Billion

Michael Saylor Signals Strategy Will Buy the Bitcoin Dip