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16 Jan 2025
Analysts believe spot Litecoin ETF likely to be the first altcoin approval as Nasdaq files listing application
Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 Form on Jan.16 to list and trade the spot Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) registered by Canary Capital. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas sees this as the first altcoin-related ETF approval in 2025.
Following an update in the S-1 Form filed by Canary, Balchun...
Tether and LayerZero announced on Jan. 16 a joint effort to launch USDT0, a multichain version of the Tether USD (USDT) stablecoin.
The Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard, developed by LayerZero, will power the cross-chain transfers. According to USDT0 documentation, OFT unifies liquidity acros...
Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer warned that crypto investors are facing a surge in malware scams on social media platform Telegram compared to the traditional phishing methods.
While phishing still causes substantial losses—estimated at nearly half a billion dollars in 2024—its growth has plat...
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16 Jan 2025
3 noteworthy events added to CoinMarketCal: MAVIA, ESX, SFUND and 2 others - January 16th - Midday edition
Heroes of Mavia (MAVIA) - WebMarketplace Exchange - 22 Jan 2025Heroes of Mavia is launching its WebMarketplace Exchange on January 22, 2025. This event can push the MAVIA token price up because it brings new features for users like more players and incentives. The game now offers higher earnings, to...
Leading asset management firm VanEck has submitted an application for an Onchain Economy Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to a Jan. 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This proposed fund aims to provide exposure to the broader crypto ecosystem by investing in compani...
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16 Jan 2025
Trump reportedly talking to Ripple with interest in XRP, USDC, Solana for US national reserve
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly exploring the inclusion of US-developed digital currencies like Ripple’s XRP and Solana in his proposed national crypto reserve, the New York Post reported on Jan. 16, citing insider sources.
This move aligns with his campaign pledge to establish a Bi...
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16 Jan 2025
Unknown nation considering Bitcoin as an alternative to traditional bonds, Bitwise CEO reveals
A national government is reportedly exploring Bitcoin as an alternative to its foreign currency bonds.
On Jan. 16, Hunter Horsley, the CEO of Bitwise, revealed this development, noting that his firm had supplied detailed information to the government about Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Accor...
The potential for a Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to gain approval has surged, leading to noticeable price gains for the digital asset.
Crypto bettors on Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, now estimate a 51% chance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) giving the gre...
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted its opening brief to challenge a court decision favoring Ripple.
In its Jan. 15 filing, the SEC claims that Ripple’s XRP sales to retail buyers should be classified as unregistered securities transactions.
According to th...
The US Department of Justice announced on Jan. 15 that BitMEX and its parent company, HDR Global Trading Limited, have been fined $100 million for violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
The firms pleaded guilty to the violations in July 2024 after a lengthy legal process. The DOJ had initially sought...
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