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Follow Aaron on Nostr or X. I’m not here to say “I told you so.”In my Take from October 4, I did write that Donald Trump does not give a damn about Bitcoin, and in my Take from November 5 I wrote he just wants in on the crypto scam. But I didn’t mention Ross Ulbricht in either of these, largely because even I expected Trump to at least follow through on his promise to free Ross. It’s an easy promise to keep, without any real downside for Trump; after more than ten years in prison Ulbricht deserves to be free.I didn’t…

What Is $MELANIA?$MELANIA is a meme coin created by Melania Trump on the Solana blockchain. According to its official website, the coin represents “engagement” and “support” but is not meant to be an investment opportunity. Instead, it appeals to Trump supporters and those interested in politically themed cryptocurrencies.Key Details:Blockchain: SolanaPurpose: Collectible and support symbolLaunch Date: January 19, 2025Creator: Melania TrumpOfficial Website: Linked to MKT World LLC, a company founded by Mrs. Trump in 2021.How Does $MELANIA Work?$MELANIA operates on the Solana blockchain, known for fast transactions, low fees, and high security. The token is available for purchase through various methods,…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has discussed Ethereum current price action as the second largest crypto by market cap remains below $4,000. The analyst outlined some facts to give a clearer picture of whether or not it is the right time to give up on ETH.  Analyst Discusses Whether It Is Time To Give Up On Ethereum In an X post, Ali Martinez outlined certain facts to determine whether it is time to give up on Ethereum. First, the analyst noted that ETH has been one of the weakest performers lately, a development that…

Artificial intelligenceAI, a revolutionary and rapidly growing field and technology, is taking over markets in the healthcare and finance sectors and beyond and entertainment. At the same time, as with all of technological innovation, artificial intelligence or AI agents—programmable autonomous machines that are designed to accomplish tasks or mimic human behavior—are starting to become more and more enmeshed in the digital environment. As more new technologies emerge, investors are positing AI agents tokens, which is cryptocurrencies that grant users license to these systems. For those willing to invest and start with the basics, a few cents might be enough to…

The Open Network Foundation is expanding its partnership with Telegram to boost the adoption of the TON blockchain. In their announcement on Jan. 21, the TON Foundation and Telegram revealed that the TON blockchain will now exclusively support Telegram’s mini apps. As part of this growing ecosystem, popular game projects are launching on the Toncoin (TON)-powered blockchain. Tap-to-earn games like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin, which gained signficant traction on Telegram in 2024, are among the highlights. What does this mean? With this expanded collaboration, TON has become the blockchain infrastructure for Telegram mini apps. Apps currently not using TON must…

The DeXe Protocol token has performed well this year as market participants anticipate major developments in the ecosystem and as its staking volume increases. DeXe (DEXE) price climbed to a high of $19.75 this week, up by 155% from its lowest level this year, making it one of the best-performing coins. The token’s rally occurred alongside a steady rise in the amount of money staked on its protocol. The one-month staking tier now holds 11.3 million DEXE tokens, valued at over $214 million. These holders will receive a 10% yield. The three-month tier holds 2.82 million DEXE tokens with an…

Bonk, the second-biggest meme coin on Solana, rose after Rex Shares filed for a spot exchange-traded fund.  Bonk (BONK) rose by 6.5%, making it one of the best-performing Solana (SOL) meme coins. The token has climbed about 26% in the past seven days. This rebound came after Rex Shares, an asset management firm with over $8 billion in assets under management, filed an ETF application. The company also applied for other crypto ETFs, including those tied to Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Ripple (XRP), and Dogecoin. Analysts believe that the Paul Atkins-led Securities and Exchange Commission will be more open to approving…

Ethereum Foundation has rolled out plans to support the ETH DeFi ecosystem. The plan is part of a broader overhaul of the organization after recent community backlash.  After several months of community backlash, the Ethereum Foundation (EF) has revealed key restructuring to improve the DeFi ecosystem. The organization said they released 50K Ethereum[ETH] (worth over $163M at current prices) as part of the DeFi program, starting with Aave [AAVE] and Safe platforms.  Part of the statement read,  “The EF will use this new wallet to participate in the DeFi ecosystem. We’ve made a testing transaction on Aave. Also, Safe has proven…

Despite not mentioning Bitcoin in Trump’s first speech, experts believe his administration will soon make crypto a priority. A “golden age” without crypto On Jan. 20, Donald Trump returned to the White House as the 47th President of the United States, delivering an inaugural address that promised a “golden age” for America.  His speech covered themes like unity, economic strength, and border control while addressing hot-button issues such as inflation, immigration, and energy production.  Yet, the crypto community noticed a glaring omission — there wasn’t a single mention of crypto or Bitcoin (BTC), despite the Trump family’s recent involvement in…

Donald Trump just bought over $54M worth of crypto. According to the blockchain intelligence platform Arkham, World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), a crypto project owned by Donald Trump, made the purchase just as he was sworn in as the new President of the United States. The purchase includes a variety of different tokens, such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, Tron, and Aave. Interestingly, $WLFI invested approximately $4.7M, or a multiple of it, in every single token. More interesting stuff? At the exact moment of Trump’s inauguration, a $4.7M purchase of Bitcoin was made. This brings $WLFI’s total crypto holding to a whopping $329M.…