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Official Trump memecoin launch breaks records, as Solana (SOL) rallies to new all-time high

The Official Trump memecoin launch captivated the crypto market and could be behind Solana’s new price highs, but the real question is, how sustainable is the rally?

The cryptocurrency market faced a surprise on Jan. 18 when the “Official Trump” (TRUMP) memecoin, endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, was launched without prior notice. The announcement came via Trump’s social media accounts, directing users to purchase the Solana token using a specified centralized intermediary and providing the contract address.

The memecoin launch sparked a rally in Solana’s (SOL) native token, pushing it to an all-time high of $270. This surge raised questions among traders about whether SOL’s current $120 billion market capitalization is sustainable and its implications for Ethereum (ETH), Solana’s main competitor. Ethereum had previously been perceived as Trump’s favorite due to its allocation within World Liberty Financial, a project closely associated with Trump, but the decision to launch Official Trump on the Solana network has raised eyebrows.

Ether/USD (left) vs. SOL/USD (right). Source: TradingView / Cointelegraph

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Vitalik Buterin announces leadership changes for Ethereum Foundation

"People seeking a different vision are welcome to start their own organizations," Buterin wrote in a January 18 social media post.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced major changes to the Ethereum Foundation's leadership to emphasize technical expertise and improve communication between the foundation and builders in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Buterin outlined several goals for an overhaul in a Jan. 18 X post, which included supporting decentralized application developers and promoting decentralization, censorship resistance, and privacy.

The Ethereum co-founder also said the Ethereum Foundation would not engage in political lobbying, ideological shifts, or take a more central role in the development of the Ethereum ecosystem.

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Standard Chartered debuts crypto services in Europe with new license

Banking giant Standard Chartered is debuting crypto services in Europein Europe via its new Luxembourg entity after securing a digital asset license under the MiCA framework.

Update (Jan. 9, 3:40 pm UTC): This article has been updated to add a comment about custody and trading from Standard Chartered.

Standard Chartered, one of the world’s largest banks, is debuting cryptocurrency services in Europe after obtaining a digital asset license in Luxembourg.

The bank announced on Jan. 9 that it is establishing a new entity in Luxembourg to act as its European Union regulatory entry point for offering crypto and digital asset custody services.

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AI models predict the ultimate crypto portfolio for 2025

AI models have envisioned some eye-watering crypto prices for 2025.

With artificial intelligence emerging as a transformative force in finance, a number of investors have begun to recognize the potential of this technology in shaping their portfolios.

In fact, a recent survey revealed that 54% of all investment managers have already implemented AI within their investment research, while another 37% intend to adopt it soon. 

So, what exactly is AI saying about crypto in 2025? There are a number of popular AI models — namely ChatGPT, Perplexity and Microsoft Copilot — that have made some surprising predictions for crypto this year.

Here are just a few:

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF tops rivals in 2024 net inflows

The iShares Bitcoin Trust brought in more than $37 billion in net inflows since launching in January, according to Farside Investors.

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) clocked more than $37 billion in net inflows during 2024, outpacing its competitors, according to data from Farside Investors. 

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) netted more than three times the inflows of runner-up Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), which attracted nearly $12 billion in net inflows this year, Farside said in a Dec. 31 post on the X platform.

As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock also led the pack among Ether (ETH) ETFs. The iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) pulled $3.5 billion in net inflows during 2024, according to Farside. 

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Ethereum’s $15.3B Burn Bonfire: Over 4.5M ETH Destroyed Since EIP-1559 Activation

Ethereum’s .3B Burn Bonfire: Over 4.5M ETH Destroyed Since EIP-1559 ActivationThis weekend, data confirms that more than 4.5 million ether (ETH) have been burned on the Ethereum network since Aug. 5, 2021, marking the implementation of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)-1559. The Great Ethereum Burn Approximately three years and four months have passed since the London hard fork was activated, and during that time, 4,523,479.74 ETH […]

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Ethereum price eyes new all-time highs, but will $15K be the top?

ETH continues to show strength after its rally above $4,000, and bulls appear to be targeting its 2021 all-time highs under $5,000 and beyond.

Ether (ETH) is poised to break its all-time high in the coming days after rising to a new year-to-date high of $4,108 on Dec. 16.

ETH price has gained 8% over the last week. The second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is up 28% over the last 30 days and 82% over the last year.

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows Ether’s price was trading at $4,000, about 18% shy of its all-time high of $4,891 set on Nov. 26, 2021.

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ETH, LINK, AAVE and BGB move higher as Bitcoin inches toward new all-time high

Bitcoin bulls are attempting to push BTC price above teh $104,088 all-time high, and charts suggest ETH, LINK, AAVE and BGB will be the first to breakout.

Bitcoin (BTC) recovered sharply from the weekly lows and is charging toward the all-time high of $104,088. VanEck expects the cryptocurrency bull market to hit its first peak in the first quarter of 2025. After that, the asset manager anticipates a 30% pullback in Bitcoin and a sharper retracement of up to 60% in altcoins. The recovery is expected to begin in fall, with “major tokens regaining momentum and reclaiming previous all-time highs by the end of the year.”

Another bullish voice was that of Bitcoin mining industry researcher Danny Marques, who studied Bitcoin’s three previous bull cycles. Marques believes that Bitcoin could reach between $173,646 and $461,135 in 2025, barring any macro deterioration like 2020.

Crypto market data daily view. Source: Coin360

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Ethereum on Track for $5,000 as Network Activity Surges: Cryptoquant Report

Ethereum on Track for ,000 as Network Activity Surges: Cryptoquant ReportEthereum may be heading for a breakthrough above $5,000, with Cryptoquant analysts pointing to a mix of tightening supply, climbing demand, and lively network activity as driving factors. Will Ethereum Break $5K? Cryptoquant Highlights Key Indicators According to Cryptoquant‘s December 2024 analysis, ethereum (ETH) is riding a wave of favorable trends, fueled by data from […]

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Ether poised to outperform Bitcoin: Bybit

Bybit’s November market report points toward Ethereum gaining traction as Bitcoin dominance fades.

Ether (ETH) outshined Bitcoin (BTC) in the cryptocurrency spot and derivative markets after the United States Nov. 5 presidential election and keeps gaining momentum, according to a Dec. 2 report by crypto exchange Bybit.

In November, Ether “gained significant traction against BTC, as reflected by the sharp drops in the ratio between their spot prices,” Bybit said in its November 2024 Volatility Review, co-created by market researcher Block Scholes.

Growing demand for ETH options also indicates “[t]raders are increasingly favoring ETH,” Bybit said in a statement. 

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