Coinbase has relaunched Bitcoin-backed loans in the United States, allowing users to borrow against their Bitcoin holdings. The service, unavailable to residents of New York, lets U.S. account holders access up to $100,000 in USD Coin (USDC), using Bitcoin stored on Coinbase as collateral.

The exchange partnered with decentralized finance protocol Morpho Labs to manage the lending process on Base, Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network. Max Branzburg, Coinbase's vice president, emphasized the comp

OKX Ventures has highlighted AI agents as a primary focus for 2025, following limited investment in the field during 2024. The firm foresees AI agents reshaping the DeFi landscape and emphasizes the importance of robust security, governance, and community-driven decentralization to harness their potential effectively.

The investment arm of the leading crypto exchange, OKX Ventures, shared its 2024 investment report, which detailed over $100 million invested across 60 projects. Looking ahead, th

The Nasdaq has officially filed form 19b-4 to trade Canary Capital’s Litecoin ETF, signaling progress towards the launch of the first altcoin ETF of 2025. This filing follows Canary’s recent amendment to its form S-1, which incorporated feedback from the SEC, suggesting that approval may be imminent.

Analysts are optimistic about the SEC greenlighting the fund, with ETF expert Nate Geraci stating that all necessary steps have been completed. Eric Balchunas, another prominent ETF analyst, echoed

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has strongly denied allegations that former President Donald Trump criticized Kamala Harris for receiving financial support from Ripple executives during her campaign. Alderoty dismissed these claims as "pure fiction," addressing unverified reports that Trump confronted a company, speculated to be Ripple, for backing Harris instead of his campaign.

The rumors, first reported by various outlets, suggest that Trump accused Ripple during a private con

What is Cookie DAO?

Cookie DAO’s mission is simple yet bold: provide the ultimate data layer for an AI-driven future. Picture hundreds of AI “agents” (automated programs that make their own decisions) operating across different crypto networks. These agents need clear, up-to-date information to function effectively. That’s where Cookie DAO steps in.

The team launched cookie.fun, the first and largest index of AI agents. Think of it as the “CoinPaprika for AI agents,” tracking over 900 agents w

🇺🇸 BREAKING: Former President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the creation of a US-based cryptocurrency reserve. This initiative could mark a significant step in integrating digital assets into the national financial framework. Early discussions suggest that the plan might prioritize key cryptocurrencies like Solana and XRP, signaling a potential shift in how the US government approaches blockchain and crypto technology.

While details remain limited, the move would represent a groundbr

Justin Sun has announced the upcoming launch of USDD 2.0, a revamped version of Tron's stablecoin, promising users an attractive 20% APY. This yield will reportedly be fully subsidized by Tron, with Sun emphasizing that the company has sufficient funds to support the initiative. However, the community remains skeptical, given the challenges faced by USDD 1.0.

USDD 1.0, introduced in 2022, initially offered a 30% APY but later reduced it due to market instability. The stablecoin faced repeated s

Lawmakers in Oklahoma and Texas are advancing proposals to establish Bitcoin reserves, highlighting the increasing adoption of BTC in public finance. These initiatives align with a broader trend as multiple US states consider incorporating Bitcoin into their financial strategies.

In Texas, State Senator Charles Schwertner introduced a bill, SB 778, aiming to make Bitcoin a reserve asset. This would allow the state to collect taxes, fees, and donations in BTC, leveraging its position as a financ

Burwick Law has filed a lawsuit against Pump.fun, representing investors who claim to have lost significant funds on the platform due to failed meme coins and alleged rug pulls. The law firm has invited affected users to join the case by submitting an intake form.

Pump.fun, a prominent meme coin launchpad based on Solana, is accused of financial misconduct and unfulfilled promises. Reports indicate that more than 60% of its traders suffered losses, fueling allegations of fraud and market diluti

VanEck has filed for approval with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce its new “On-chain Economy” Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This fund aims to focus on businesses and financial instruments linked to the crypto industry, without directly holding cryptocurrencies.

According to a filing on January 15, the ETF plans to allocate at least 80% of its net assets to what VanEck calls “Digital Transformation Companies” and “Digital Asset Instruments.” These companies include cry

Saga has unveiled its latest project, Metropolis.lol, a decentralized Layer-1 blockchain designed specifically for AI agents. This innovative platform combines blockchain and AI technology to enable scalability and growth. Collaborating with Virtuals Protocol, Eliza Labs, Wayfinder Foundation, and ai16z, Saga aims to establish a thriving ecosystem for intelligent agents.

Metropolis.lol is positioned as an open-source agent runtime offering developers a comprehensive toolkit to build AI-driven a

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order supporting cryptocurrency regulations on his first day in office, according to the Washington Post. Sources involved in the discussions reveal that Trump's team, led by incoming crypto advisor David Sacks, has been working closely with cryptocurrency industry leaders to develop policies aimed at ending unfair banking practices and overregulation.

The executive order could address the issue of “debanking,” where bank

The United States, Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint statement condemning North Korea's ongoing cyberattacks, emphasizing the severe threat they pose to global security. The three nations urged stronger collaboration between public and private sectors to counter these attacks and recover stolen funds. North Korean hackers stole over $1.3 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, a record amount, with much of it funding ballistic missile and weapons of mass destruction programs.

The statement

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its review of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF proposal to March 3, 2025. This delay allows the SEC more time to conduct a thorough evaluation. The fund aims to track the top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Cardano, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash, Polkadot, and Uniswap.

NYSE Arca initially submitted the proposal on November 14, 2024. It was published in the Federal Register on December 3, w

The First-Ever ‘Crypto Ball’ will take place on January 17, just days before Donald Trump’s inauguration as President on January 20. The black-tie event, organized to celebrate expected pro-crypto regulations, will be held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

David Sacks, Trump’s appointed AI and Crypto Czar, will host the event alongside prominent industry figures. Tickets are in high demand, with $2,500 Gold tickets already sold out and $5,000 Black tickets still available.

Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, reportedly owns a substantial amount of Bitcoin. This revelation came on January 14, when Adam Back, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space and CEO of Blockstream, shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) discussing the matter.

The video features David Bailey, a cryptocurrency advisor to Trump during his presidential campaign and organizer of a Bitcoin conference where Trump declared his intention to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic rese

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has confirmed that discussions are underway to integrate RLUSD, Ripple’s newly launched stablecoin, into the Cardano blockchain. Since its debut in December, RLUSD has gained attention as a regulatory-approved stablecoin with significant potential in the crypto space. Integration with Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem could significantly boost its adoption and visibility.

In a recent social media exchange, Hoskinson disclosed the ongoing talks, emphasizing the impo

The US Supreme Court has ruled that a class action lawsuit against Binance will proceed, rejecting the exchange’s argument that the case lacks US jurisdiction. The lawsuit, filed by former investors, accuses Binance of illegally selling unregistered tokens and failing to disclose the risks of investing in certain low-cap cryptocurrencies.

Binance argued that US securities laws do not apply since the company is not based in the United States. However, the Supreme Court dismissed this defense, em

MoonPay has acquired Helio, a Solana-based blockchain payment processor, for $175 million, marking its largest acquisition to date. The deal aims to enhance MoonPay’s crypto payment services and expand solutions for merchants and marketplaces. Supporting over 30 fiat currencies and 110 cryptocurrencies in 160 countries, MoonPay sees this as a key step in strengthening its infrastructure.

Earlier reports in December estimated the acquisition at $150 million, but the finalized figure reached $175

Sony has officially launched the mainnet for its blockchain platform, Soneium, marking a major milestone in its Web3 ambitions. Developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a collaboration between Sony Group and Web3 infrastructure provider Startale, Soneium aims to revolutionize entertainment, gaming, and finance with blockchain technology.

After a successful testnet phase, Soneium now boasts 15 million active wallets and over 47 million transactions. “With Soneium Mainnet, we take the next step in