Give me a summary of the latest crypto news today

Fere Pro Created at: 09 January, 2025 12:23 PM

Here's a summary of the latest crypto news from the past 24 hours:

  1. Bitcoin Price Slips Below $93K

    • Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped to a low of $92,600, erasing its early 2025 gains amid macroeconomic concerns. The price recently traded at $94,300, down 25% over the past 24 hours. The sell-off liquidated nearly $1 billion in leveraged positions.
      Markets 2025 01 08
  2. DOJ Cleared to Sell $6.5B in Bitcoin from Silk Road

    • The U.S. Department of Justice has been authorized to sell approximately 69,370 BTC seized from the Silk Road, valued at around $6.5 billion. This decision ends a long legal dispute over the ownership of these assets.
      Doj Silk Road Bitcoin
  3. Crypto Prices Under Pressure from Rising Yields

    • Rising government bond yields are impacting crypto prices, with the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nearing a multi-year high. This shift has led to increased volatility in the crypto market.
      Markets 2025 01 08
  4. Ripple CEO Meets with Donald Trump

    • Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse attended a private dinner with President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting Ripple's efforts to strengthen its presence in the U.S. market.
      Ripple Ceo Brad Garlinghouse
  5. Crypto Liquidations Exceed $700 Million

    • The crypto market saw over $712 million in liquidations as Bitcoin's price fell to $95,000. Long positions were particularly affected, with significant activity recorded on Binance.
      Insights Crypto Liquidations Break
  6. Top Crypto Adopters in 2025

    • The cryptocurrency industry is expected to see increased institutional adoption and regulatory clarity in 2025, following a record-breaking year in 2024.
      News Top Crypto Adopters
  7. XRP ETF Launch Expected Soon

    • Ripple anticipates that an XRP ETF will launch soon after Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, with expectations of expedited approvals under the new administration.
      Xrp Etf Launch After
  8. Bhutan Plans Strategic Crypto Reserve

    • Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City aims to establish a strategic reserve of major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, to enhance economic resilience.
      News Bhutan Gelephu Hub
  9. Kazakhstan Liquidates 36 Crypto Exchanges

    • Kazakhstan has liquidated 36 unauthorized crypto exchanges with a turnover of over $100 million as part of its crackdown on illegal crypto activities.
      Kazakhstan Liquidated 36 Crypto
  10. Thailand Launches Crypto Payment Trial

    • Thailand is set to trial Bitcoin payments in Phuket, allowing tourists to use Bitcoin for transactions, marking the country's first government-backed initiative in the tourism sector.
      Thailand Crypto Payment Trial

These articles highlight significant developments in the crypto market, including price fluctuations, regulatory actions, and new initiatives in various countries.