Author: Sahil Thakur
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Breaking Bad star’s X Account Hacked to Promote Scam Memecoin
Dean Norris, known for his role as Hank Schrader in Breaking Bad, fell victim to hackers who compromised his X account to promote a fraudulent memecoin named $DEAN. On January 26, Norris posted a video on his account confirming the hack and denouncing the coin as a “complete, fake scam.” Hackers used Norris’s likeness, including…
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Propbase’s Second Property Cassia Sells Out in Record Time, Announces XT Listing
Propbase achieved another milestone as its second property listing, Cassia with Banyan Tree Group, sold out in just 27 hours. The overwhelming demand, particularly from platinum members who purchased nearly 60% within the first hour, highlights the platform’s growing popularity and investor trust. Cassia’s Success and Propbase’s Vision Propbase’s CEO emphasized that the rapid sell-out…
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Cathie Wood Predicts a Crypto Revolution Under Trump
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood shared her views on how Donald Trump’s return to the White House could reshape the cryptocurrency market. Speaking on Bloomberg’s ETF IQ, Wood highlighted early indicators of a crypto-friendly administration, including recent appointments and policy signals. Crypto-Friendly Leadership and Regulation Wood praised the appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC commissioner,…
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Binance Labs Rebrands as YZi Labs, Expands Focus Beyond Crypto
On January 23, Binance Labs announced its rebranding to YZi Labs, signaling a significant shift in its operations and vision. This transformation reflects its expanded investment focus, including Web3, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology, while retaining its commitment to blockchain innovation. The rebrand also aligns with Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao’s (CZ) recent departure from Binance…
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Chain Considers Legal Action Against Justin Sun Over Market Manipulation Allegations
Blockchain protocol Chain has announced it is exploring legal action against Justin Sun, founder of TRON, following accusations of market manipulation. The controversy erupted after Sun alleged that Chain engaged in high-leverage trading practices harmful to exchange users. Sun’s Accusations and Chain’s Rebuttal In a Jan. 24 X post, Sun claimed Chain used high-leverage contracts…
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Azuki’s AnimeCoin Airdrop Launches with $1.2 Billion Valuation
The AnimeCoin Foundation has launched AnimeCoin (ANIME), a governance token tied to the Azuki NFT project. Trading at $0.12 on HyperLiquid, the token debuted with a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $1.2 billion. The total supply of ANIME is capped at 10 billion tokens, with 77% unlocked and tradable from launch. Key Highlights of the…
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Trump Signs Order Banning CBDCs and Proposing Bitcoin Stockpile
On January 23, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology.” This marks a significant step in reshaping U.S. crypto policy. The order bans the creation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and introduces a framework for digital asset regulation. Key Highlights of the Executive Order Trump’s Vision…
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Detroit Pastor Lorenzo Sewell Launches Meme Coin Amid Trump Inauguration
Rev. Lorenzo Sewell, a Detroit pastor known for his fiery sermons and involvement in Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, has introduced a new cryptocurrency named $Lorenzo. The announcement followed his high-profile prayer at Trump’s inauguration, which coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sewell called on supporters to buy $Lorenzo to help fund his ministry, tying…
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges in the UK Face New Regulatory Hurdles
Crypto activity in the United Kingdom has grown significantly in the past few years, especially since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has helped to establish the region as a key hub for crypto adoption. However, the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency exchanges in the UK is shifting rapidly as authorities tighten their oversight of…
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LayerEdge Launches Incentivized Testnet
LayerEdge, a decentralized network that enhances Bitcoin blockspace with zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs and BitVM technology, has launched its Incentivized Testnet following a successful Devnet phase. This milestone reinforces LayerEdge’s mission to create a Bitcoin-backed internet, offering scalable, secure proof aggregation and verification for blockchain ecosystems. Key Features of the Testnet Devnet Achievements and Future Outlook…