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Jan 16, 2025 | 
cryptoweeklyjournal.com | Bena Ilyas |Areeba Rashid
The SEC appeals a 2023 ruling, questioning XRP retail sales as securities under the Howey Test. The SEC claims Ripple’s $2B XRP sales violate laws, citing investment contract criteria. XRP surged 10%, reaching $2.686, amid market optimism despite ongoing litigation and regulatory uncertainty. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally appealed its case against Ripple Labs.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
cryptoweeklyjournal.com | Bena Ilyas |Areeba Rashid
Donald Trump holds $8 million in meme coins, including $5.5 million in TROG tokens. Trump’s NFT collection and Bitcoin support reflect a major shift in his stance on crypto. Trump’s administration could bring clearer crypto regulations with key innovation-friendly appointments. Donald Trump, GOP leader and billionaire businessman, is set to make history as the first sitting U.S. President to hold meme coins.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
cryptoweeklyjournal.com | Bena Ilyas |Areeba Rashid
Ethereum’s technical pattern suggests a potential dip to $2,800, which could trigger a rally toward $6,000. Despite a recent slight price drop, Ethereum’s long-term outlook remains positive, with its market cap at $390 billion. Ethereum’s shift to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) has reduced supply, with 53,514.62 ETH burned, potentially boosting its value.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
cryptoweeklyjournal.com | Areeba Rashid |Bena Ilyas
The HKMA launched the Supervisory Incubator to help banks adopt DLT while managing risks and enhancing safety in implementation. Banks can refine DLT systems, test projects, and improve risk management with HKMA support before full deployment of tokenized services. The initiative strengthens industry readiness by sharing best practices and fostering safe DLT adoption across the financial sector.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
cryptoweeklyjournal.com | Bena Ilyas |Areeba Rashid
Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.7 billion inflows in four days, led by BlackRock’s $596 million single-day surge. BlackRock’s IBIT dominates with $54 billion in assets, while others like ARKB and GBTC faced outflows. Bitcoin dropped 6% to $95,259, but crypto ETFs remain bullish, with Ethereum ETFs gaining $2.7 billion. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) moved significantly but in opposite directions on Tuesday, as data from SoSoValue showed total net inflows of $52.4 million for the day.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
cryptoweeklyjournal.com | Areeba Rashid |Lipika Deka
HashKey earns a VASP license in Ireland, offering trading, wallets, and crypto transfers. MiCA regulations boost Ireland’s appeal, making it a strategic hub for HashKey’s growth. HashKey expands globally with Ireland, joining key markets like Hong Kong and Singapore. HashKey Europe, the Irish branch of the Hong Kong-based HashKey Group, has been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
cryptoweeklyjournal.com | Areeba Rashid |Lipika Deka
Bitcoin surged as spot ETFs attracted $1B, with Ethereum ETFs gaining $128.72M, signaling renewed institutional interest. The weak dollar, driven by economic and geopolitical risks, boosted Bitcoin’s appeal as a hedge against fiat instability. BTC’s breakout above key resistance points to $108K as a potential target, with altcoins like Ethereum poised to follow. Bitcoin saw a major price rise as institutional investors dumped huge cash into the cryptocurrency market, signifying a shift in attitude.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
cryptoweeklyjournal.com | Lipika Deka |Areeba Rashid |Bena Ilyas
Jeju Island launches NFT-based tourism cards to attract tech-savvy travelers. Jeju Island leverages its own stablecoin, Tamna Jeon, for its NFT tourism initiative. The blockchain initiatives demonstrate South Korea’s commitment to digital innovation. South Korea’s picturesque Jeju Island has embraced blockchain technology with the launch of NFT-based tourism cards. This feature provides digital perks and travel incentives to attract younger, tech-savvy visitors.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
cryptoweeklyjournal.com | Areeba Rashid
Vitalik Buterin suggests reducing global computing power to slow AI development and manage superintelligence risks. AI superintelligence could emerge in five years, Buterin warns, urging stronger regulation to prevent harmful consequences.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
cryptoweeklyjournal.com | Areeba Rashid |Bena Ilyas
Bitcoin tests key $99,900 resistance level, with potential to surge towards $123K if breakout occurs. After filling CME gap, Bitcoin rebounded sharply from $97K to $99.9K, reinforcing bullish sentiment. Altcoins like Ethereum show strong potential as Bitcoin dominance wanes and market shifts toward altcoin rally. Bitcoin is in the process of testing one of the most important resistance levels, which has brought some hope back into the market.
