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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Crypto experts debate a 2025 cycle peak, with Solana holders urged to sell incrementally. Low-cap gems like RBLK shine for 50-100x gains. A contentious topic within cryptocurrency is when the cycle top will occur in 2025. While 4-year cycle traditionalists believe that the market will peak around Q4 2025, others are more cautious, purporting an April-May top, based on a careful analysis of previous cycles, market psychology, and the current trajectory of this cycle. Regardless, the best course of…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Lightchain AI presale at $0.003 captivates 2024 with its unique fusion of blockchain and AI, promising big returns. The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to tokens promising high potential, but few manage to combine groundbreaking technology with a solid investment case. Lightchain AI (LCAI) has emerged as one of the most exciting presale tokens of 2024, capturing attention with its unique integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. Priced at just $0.003 during its presale, Lightchain AI offers an…

AI-powered market analyst AIXBT misreported FTX’s repayment size and schedule, but the agent quickly acknowledged its mistake. The automated blockchain analyst posted that FTX would distribute $16 billion to creditors via crypto exchanges Bitgo and Kraken within 60 days of Jan. 3. However, the artificially intelligent agent misinterpreted the timeline and repayment figures. Sunil Kavuri, a representative of the largest FTX creditor cluster, clarified that the court-approved reorganization plan will become effective on Jan. 3. Creditor distribution will begin within 60 days of that date, but repayments will not necessarily be complete in that time. Kavuri also stressed that FTX…

The FTX Token has performed well this year, significantly outperforming other cryptocurrencies as attention shifts to the impending fund distributions FTX Token (FTT) was trading at $3.50 on Monday, marking a rise of over 245% from its September lows, and pushing its market cap to over $1.1 billion These gains could persist into January as FTX’s bankruptcy case reaches its final stages. The upcoming phase will involve the distribution of over $16 billion in funds to creditors and customers. In mid-December, the FTX Estate announced that a U.S. court had approved a Chapter 11 Reorganization plan set to take effect…

L1 network HyperLiquid has activated staking on its mainnet with an initial $8.4 billion token lock up and 16 validators. On-chain perpetual exchange heavyweight HyperLiquid unveiled native staking for its (HYPE) token on Dec. 30, allowing holders to generate rewards for blockchain participation. The protocol, known for its decentralized derivatives trading venue, reports $2.64 billion in 24-hour trading volume and generates over $1 million daily in fee revenue, according to DeFiLlama. Within the first hour of staking activation, users deposited approximately 7 million HYPE tokens, distributed across 16 validators. Staking involves locking up cryptocurrencies to secure decentralized networks, with stakers…

Speculation about possible listings on two major exchanges may have reignited whale interest, driving PNUT’s recent rally. Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) rose 15.4% over the past 24 hours, exchanging hands at $0.7102 while bringing its market cap to over $710 million. The meme coin’s daily trading volume was also up 190%, hovering over $596 million at press time. PNUT’s rally came despite a 1.8% drop in the broader meme coin market, valued at $107.3 billion, and a 3.1% drop in the global crypto market, which stood at $3.41 trillion at press time. Why did PNUT surge? The meme coin rallied…

MicroStrategy, the software maker turned Bitcoin development company, increased its total holding to 446,400 BTC. Executive chairman Michael Saylor teased MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin (BTC) purchase as usual via a Dec. 29 post on X. The firm’s securities disclosure filings confirmed it bought 2,138 BTC for $209 million last week. This marks MicroStrategy’s eighth consecutive weekly Bitcoin purchase, bringing its average acquisition price to $62,428 per BTC. Since initiating its Bitcoin strategy in 2020, the company has spent over $27.9 billion on its BTC holdings. MicroStrategy has acquired 2,138 BTC for ~$209 million at ~$97,837 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. To succeed in web3, brands need to understand that the future of loyalty isn’t about locking customers into closed systems. It’s about setting them free—free to own their data, control their rewards, and engage with brands on their own terms. Loyalty programs have never been more popular, but they’ve also never felt so outdated. As the inflation crisis eases, customers continue to trade personal details for deals—gaining access to ‘normal’ prices while non-members pay a premium. This…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana’s meme token market heats up as DOGEN gains traction, drawing attention with its ambitious goals and potential for exponential growth this bull run. Excitement is swirling around Solana’s meme token market as a new contender gains momentum. This token is drawing attention for its rapid rise and ambitious price goal. Market watchers are intrigued by its unexpected surge and potential to reach new heights. The buzz is undeniable, leaving many eager to see what unfolds next in this…

Key Takeaways He argued that Bitcoin’s limited supply and potential to hedge against inflation make it a viable addition to traditional reserves. He argued that if “influential countries” adopt Bitcoin, its value could stabilize over time, reducing reliance on traditional reserves Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Jie has called on the government to explore incorporating Bitcoin into its fiscal reserves, a move he believes could strengthen the region’s financial stability and global competitiveness. Speaking to local media, Wu emphasized the strategic importance of crypto, urging Hong Kong to leverage its “one country, two systems” framework to adopt Bitcoin as part of…