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FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider, has partnered with blockchain data infrastructure firm SonarX to expand its digital asset offerings. This partnership will integrate data from over 100 blockchains, including network fundamentals, token supply, staking, and DeFi metrics, into FTSE Russell’s financial indexes and data products. The collaboration reflects a growing push to incorporate blockchain data into traditional financial systems. FTSE Russell plans to leverage SonarX’s data to create indexes specifically designed for institutional investors, addressing the rising demand for digital asset exposure. FTSE Russell, based in London, is renowned for creating indices that track various aspects of the…

Terra Luna Classic price has continued its steep downward trend despite the network achieving a key burn milestone. Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) dropped to a low of $0.00007045 this week, marking its lowest level since August 2024 and a decline of 55% from its December highs. According to LUNCMetrics, the network surpassed the 400 billion burn milestone this week. Over 400.6 billion LUNC tokens have been incinerated so far, with the trend continuing. In the last seven days alone, 1.45 billion tokens were burned, leaving 6.5 trillion coins still in circulation. Terraform Labs, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2024,…

Crypto giant Binance is under investigation in France for the second time, following an initial probe in 2023. French prosecutors have formally opened a judicial investigation into alleged crimes, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and tax evasion at Binance. The probe may also involve additional undisclosed charges, according to a Reuters report published on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The investigation could be an extension of the previous inquiry launched by French authorities in 2023, which focused on the platform’s suspected role in aiding money laundering and illicit financing activities, among other alleged violations. Indeed, 2023 harbored global scrutiny for crypto exchanges…

Ondo Finance plans to expand its tokenized U.S. Treasuries fund, the Ondo Short-Term U.S. Government Treasuries Fund, to Ripple’s layer-1 blockchain, XRP Ledger Founders Fund and Pantera Capital-backed Ondo Finance announced on Jan. 28 that it expects OUSG tol go live on XRP Ledger within the next six months. Ondo Finance (ONDO) is partnering with XRP (XRP) creator Ripple to bring the institutional-grade product to the XRPL. According to Ondo, the expansion aims to bolster institutional adoption of compliance-focused decentralized finance products. The initiative targets investors seeking DeFi yields while benefiting from tokenization and composability. OUSG is backed by BlackRock’s…

With veteran investor Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, crypto markets are bracing for potential shifts in U.S. policy under Trump’s leadership. Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, has been confirmed by the Senate in a 68-29 vote as the new U.S. Treasury Secretary. With major responsibilities around tax cuts, inflation, and tariffs, his appointment could also bring big changes to how crypto is regulated, leaving many wondering what’s next. Deep ties with Wall Street Bessent got his political science degree from Yale back in 1984 and kicked off his career at Brown Brothers Harriman, among other places. He…

Despite a significant crash in the tech stock market, particularly affecting Nvidia, analysts remain optimistic about Bitcoin’s future. The tech industry is witnessing a seismic jolt with the launch of DeepSeek’s AI model, competing with OpenAI’s ChatGPT in a neck-with-neck fashion. The tech stock market has crashed, and ripples have been felt in the crypto market as well. However, analysts remain bullish on Bitcoin (BTC). The effects of this have rippled across the tech-related stock market, resulting in a historic $600 billion wipeout of the U.S. tech sector, as per The Guardian. Now, President Donald Trump has come out calling this…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Bitcoin targets $150k, Yeti Ouro gains momentum with 147m tokens sold in its presale, combining blockchain and Play-to-Earn gaming. Amid the market’s intense focus on Bitcoin’s rally toward $150,000, Yeti Ouro (YETIO) is making waves having already sold more than 147,000,000 tokens in its presale. With presale tokens selling at a discount attracting early supporters, the project is building momentum as it combines blockchain innovation with an exciting Play-to-Earn gaming ecosystem. BTC poised for $150k as market sentiment…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. A new token under $0.015 is sparking buzz among Pepe Coin investors eager for massive returns and the next big crypto win. A new token priced under $0.015 is quickly catching the attention of Pepe Coin (PEPE) investors eager to replicate the huge profits made in 2023. With a low entry point and the potential for massive gains, this emerging token is positioned as one of the most promising investment opportunities in the market. Just like PEPE Coin experienced…

Artificial intelligence startup Venice, backed by Erik Voorhees, has announced its own token VVV on Coinbase’s Base network. With AI advancements like China’s DeepSeek grabbing attention, Venice — backed by Erik Voorhees — marks its move into web3 by launching the VVV cryptocurrency on Coinbase’s Base layer-2 network. With the token, Venice wants to make its API more accessible by letting AI agents stake VVV tokens for continuous access to its growing offerings for generative text, images, and code. Venice is now on @base We’re building essential infrastructure for AI agents, devs & 3rd party apps: private, uncensored inference at…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Discover the hidden gem that could follow in the footsteps of Ethereum and Ripple as the next big thing in the crypto market. The crypto market is looking turbulent, but one name, Intel Markets (INTL), is making waves. Now in phase nine, this presale star has already rewarded early investors with an 811% return while raising over $7m. Both analysts and investors have started drawing parallels with Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP,) two major players that have skyrocketed since…