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Sonic Labs has announced that the Ethereum virtual machine layer-1 chain Sonic now supports the bridged version of Circle stablecoin USDC. The USDC.e stablecoin on Sonic, bridged from native USDC (USDC) on Ethereum via the Sonic Gateway, is now live on the EVM L1. Sonic will leverage Circle’s bridged USDC standard, according to an announcement from the platform. By integrating bridged USDC, Sonic aims to bring the stablecoin’s benefits to its ecosystem and help jumpstart developer activity. The bridged version allows newly launched networks to reduce liquidity fragmentation and often leads to eventual upgrading to native support. Why bridged USDC?…

Bitcoin held by U.S. firms far exceeded reserves boasted by offshore counterparts as spot ETFs and Trump’s win unlocked a wave of capital. According to CryptoQuant analysis, Bitcoin (BTC) reserves domiciled in the U.S. outpace holdings in offshore control by 65%. Data shows the ratio of U.S. entities’ BTC treasuries versus tokens owned by non-U.S. institutions reached 1.65 on Jan. 6. The ratio is calculated by dividing public U.S. BTC reserves by foreign-based holdings, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju explained on X. The findings are in.We surveyed 430 financial advisors across the nation to gauge their views on crypto.Here’s what…

U.S. authorities have not executed any new Bitcoin sales, despite reports suggesting that the Department of Justice had authorized a massive offload. Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham confirmed that billions in seized Silk Road and FBI-confiscated Bitcoin (BTC) remain in U.S. government-controlled addresses as of Jan. 9. The data provider shared on-chain proof confirming a $6.44 billion balance amid chatter suggesting authorities were selling.  Rumors of the sale began circulating after reports that the DOJ had cleared 69,370 BTC for liquidation. According to these reports, a federal judge ruled on the matter in late December, but the news only surfaced this…

Coinbase has announced upcoming support for perpetual futures for Aerodrome Finance, Beam, and Drift Protocol. Perpetual futures trading for Aerodrome Finance (AERO), Beam (BEAM), and Drift (DRIFT) will go live on Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced, the U.S.-based exchange announced on Jan. 9. Specifically, Coinbase plans to open trading for AERO-PERP, BEAM-PERP, and DRIFT-PERP markets on Jan. 16, 2025. The assets are expected to go live on or after 9:30 a.m. UTC. Perpetual futures or “perps” offer contracts where traders can speculate on cryptocurrency or other assets’ price.  Unlike futures contracts, perps do not have an expiration date. Coinbase…

Nansen has partnered with the TON Blockchain to provide enhanced analytics tools aimed at offering greater transparency and actionable insights for developers, investors, and the broader crypto community. This collaboration introduces Nansen’s Query and Growth Dashboards, which offer data on transaction volumes, user activity, and ecosystem trends, according to a release shared with crypto.news. The integration will roll out in phases, starting with foundational tools and later expanding to more advanced analytics. The TON (TON) Blockchain, initially developed by Telegram, is a Layer 1 network recognized for its scalability and integration with decentralized applications. Its user base has seen significant…

Ethereum’s price has dropped sharply this year after encountering substantial resistance at the $4,000 level in December. Ethereum (ETH) has declined by nearly 20% from its December high, coinciding with an ongoing sell-off in Bitcoin and other altcoins. The downturn has been partly attributed to outflows from Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds. On Wednesday, these funds saw net outflows of $159 million, following $86 million the previous day. However, despite recent outflows, Ethereum ETFs have attracted a net inflow of $2.5 billion since their approval in 2024. ETH’s decline has also coincided with a rise in exchange balances. According to CoinGlass,…

CleanSpark, a U.S.-listed Bitcoin miner, has surpassed 10,000 BTC in its treasury, a milestone achieved entirely through its self-mining operations. According to an announcement CleanSpark shared on Jan. 9, its Bitcoin (BTC) treasury reached 10,097 BTC, all mined through its own activities. The milestone came a day after the company revealed it had mined 668 BTC in December 2024. The company’s Bitcoin treasury as of the end of last year stood at 9,952 BTC. “Surpassing the 10,000-bitcoin mark reflects CleanSpark’s commitment to operational excellence, strategic growth, and disciplined capital management,” said Zach Bradford, chief executive officer and president of CleanSpark. …

Crypto prices slipped this week as the Fed’s minutes revealed a hawkish outlook due to increasing inflation concerns. Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market buckled on Jan. 9, extending a multi-day downturn with the total digital asset sector down 4% to $3.37 trillion in 24 hours. A QCP Capital researcher wrote on Telegram that macro headwinds weighed on crypto prices after minutes from a Federal Reserve meeting shared late on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Fed governor Christopher J. Waller said the central bank would stagger any further rate cuts to curtail rising inflation risks. The Fed indicated that they will…

Cardano price has plunged for three consecutive days as the outlook for cryptocurrencies continues to worsen. Cardano (ADA) extended its downtrend, falling to a low of $0.90, its lowest level since Jan. 1 and 33% below its 2024 high. The downward momentum has prompted some whales to exit their positions. According to Ali Martinez, a popular crypto analyst on X, whales have sold over 70 million ADA tokens worth approximately $63 million. Still, several catalysts could push ADA price higher in the coming months. First, as previously noted, Bitcoin price has multiple tailwinds, including ETF purchases, falling exchange balances, and…