DeepSeek AI releases another open-source AI model, Janus-Pro-7B, now including image generation.

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🔥 Pudgy Penguins Launch Ethereum Layer 2 Abstract on Mainnet

Abstract, an Ethereum Layer 2 built by Pudgy Penguins' parent company Igloo Inc., is now live. Using ZKsync’s technology, it offers low fees, scalability, and user-friendly features like email logins and account recovery. With over 100 dApps and a platform called The Portal, Abstract aims to support Web3 communities and consumer applications.

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🔥 Erik Voorhees' Venice Launches VVV Token on Ethereum Layer 2 Base

Venice, a privacy-focused AI platform by Erik Voorhees, has introduced the VVV token on Ethereum Layer 2 Base. Half of the 100M genesis tokens are airdropped to Venice users and AI communities. VVV powers uncensored AI access via Venice’s API, with staking enabling indefinite usage. Venice boasts 450K users and offers open-source AI tools for private, decentralized interactions.

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📣 KuCoin Pleads Guilty, Agrees to $300M Settlement

KuCoin admitted to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in the U.S. and will pay $297M in fines and forfeitures. The exchange will halt U.S. operations for two years, allowing withdrawals but banning trading. Co-founders forfeited $2.7M each and stepped down, while KuCoin plans to improve compliance for a potential future return.

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⚡️ Ondo Finance Brings $185M Tokenized U.S. Treasury to XRP Ledger

Ondo Finance has introduced its $185M tokenized U.S. Treasury offering (OUSG) to the XRP Ledger, enabling institutional investors to mint and redeem tokens 24/7 using Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin. Backed by BlackRock's liquidity fund, OUSG expands tokenized real-world assets, a $3.5B market, offering faster settlements and increased efficiency. Deployment is set for the next six months.

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❕ Binance under investigation for money laundering, tax fraud, and drug trafficking in France

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⏫ Sonic TVL Jumps 66% to $253M After Rebranding from Fantom

Sonic blockchain, led by Andre Cronje, reached $253M in TVL, a 65% increase since its rebranding from Fantom. Despite its growth, the Sonic (S) token is down 41% this month, trading at $0.43. Sonic claims to be the fastest EVM chain with 720 ms transaction finality, positioning itself as a contender for the fastest blockchain network.

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📰 Elon Musk’s X Teams Up with Visa for Digital Payments Tool

X, Elon Musk's social media platform, has partnered with Visa to launch X Money, a digital wallet set to debut later this year. The wallet will enable instant funding via Visa Direct and peer-to-peer payments with debit cards. This marks the first major announcement for X Money, part of Musk’s push to make X an "everything app." Visa confirmed the collaboration, highlighting real-time money transfers for U.S. users.

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❕ Movement Labs Founder Denies Insider Trading Allegations

Rushi Manche dismissed claims of insider trading after World Liberty Financial bought $2M in MOVE tokens before Movement Labs' mainnet announcement. He stated there was no coordination or direct contact with WLFI. On-chain data showed a surge in MOVE open interest before the news, sparking speculation.

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📣 Bitget Lists Analog (ANLOG) with Multiple Incentives

Bitget will list Analog (ANLOG) in its Innovation and Web3 Zone, with trading starting on February 6, 2025. The project focuses on omni-chain interoperability to streamline Web3 data access.

➤Launchpool: Stake BTC & ETH to share 23.33M ANLOG (Feb 6-11).

➤PoolX: Lock ANLOG to earn 3.03M ANLOG (Feb 6-16).

➤CandyBomb: Trade to win 2.54M ANLOG, with pools for spot and futures traders (Feb 6-13).

➤0% fee promo: Users can buy ANLOG with fiat cards in 140+ currencies for a limited time.

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Crypto.com, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced it will delist Tether (USDT) on January 31, 2025.

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❕ Trump Media Launches FinTech Brand Truth.Fi

Trump Media’s board has approved the launch of Truth.Fi, a new financial services and fintech brand. The company plans to invest up to $250M through Charles Schwab, allocating funds into ETFs, managed accounts, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies. Shares surged 15% premarket following the announcement.

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🔥 Robinhood Expands into Bitcoin, Oil, and Gold Futures

Robinhood has announced plans to introduce futures trading for Bitcoin, oil, gold, S&P 500, USD, and EUR, with the feature coming soon. The platform has been expanding its crypto offerings, recently adding Trump memecoin (TRUMP), SOL, ADA, XRP, and PEPE following Trump’s election victory.

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📣Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Drop to $70K Before Rallying

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes now expects Bitcoin to fall to $70K–$75K before rebounding to $250K by year-end. He cites macroeconomic risks, bond market instability, and excessive speculation around $TRUMP as warning signs. Hayes has increased his USDe stablecoin holdings and taken profits on several altcoins to secure liquidity, preparing to buy the dip. Despite the short-term bearish outlook, he remains bullish on BTC and quality altcoins long-term.

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This guy bet $1.86 million that there won't be a rate cut or hike today.

He'll make an easy $35k if everything goes to plan.

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💰 TRUMP Memecoin Gains Utility as Payment for Trump Merchandise

Stores selling Trump-branded products, including watches, fragrances, and sneakers, now accept the TRUMP memecoin as payment alongside BTC and credit cards. Transactions will be processed via Solana Pay, allowing direct merchant payments without intermediaries. The move boosts TRUMP's real-world use as the token climbs into the top 30 with a $5.5B market cap.

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🐋 Pepe Trader Turns $3K into $51M Amid Market Speculation

A PEPE investor turned a $3K investment into $51.25M, securing a 17,026x return. After months of inactivity, the whale deposited 500B PEPE ($5.73M) to Coinbase, fueling speculation of a sell-off or strategic repositioning.

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⏫ AAVE Eyes $375 as Bullish Momentum Builds

AAVE is showing strong bullish signs, forming a double-bottom pattern that could push its price 25% higher toward the $375 resistance. On-chain data reveals over $3.5M in exchange outflows, suggesting accumulation by long-term holders. Open interest surged 7.5%, and the long/short ratio at 1.13 indicates trader confidence. AAVE is currently at $317, up 10% in 24 hours, with a 20% jump in trading volume signaling rising market participation.

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📣 Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Seek Presidential Pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents are reportedly working to secure a pardon for their son, though it remains unclear if they have directly reached out to the White House. Their efforts follow Trump’s recent pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. However, Bankman-Fried’s chances appear slim, given his conviction for orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history and his past political donations against Trump. Market odds for a pardon currently stand at just 6%.

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