Author: Anmol Khatiwada

Nayib Bukele Calls Out ‘Karma’ as Anti-Bitcoin US Senator Faces Corruption Charges

Former US senator Menendez gets 11 years for bribery after criticizing El Salvador’s Bitcoin move, calling it a corruption tool.

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele threw some shade at former US senator Robert Menendez after he was sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribery charges. Menendez, who once criticized El Salvador’s move to adopt Bitcoin, calling it a potential “door to corruption,” was hit with the hefty sentence after a court found him guilty of taking bribes to help businessmen with ties to Egypt and Qatar.

The case against Menendez got pretty wild, with federal prosecutors uncovering gold bars and hundreds of thousands in cash hidden in his home—$100,000 in gold and $480,000 in cash, to be exact. The 70-year-old Democrat, known for his anti-crypto stance, was vocal about his opposition to Bitcoin, even calling it a tool for criminals. He had also campaigned against El Salvador’s decision to make Bitcoin a legal tender, fearing it would fuel corruption and money laundering.

Now, Menendez is planning to appeal the sentence, but his history with crypto and his legal troubles make him look like a hypocrite to some. Meanwhile, Bukele and his supporters see it as a win for the crypto movement and a lesson in how Bitcoin is not the corrupt force Menendez once claimed it was.

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Illinois Proposes Bitcoin Strategy for State Reserve Holdings

Illinois eyes a Bitcoin reserve to drive financial security; if passed, the bill may trigger other states to adopt BTC strategies.



On January 29, Illinois led the way in treating Bitcoin like a major financial asset through the Bitcoin Strategic Bill. State Rep. John Cabello is advocating for a Bitcoin reserve fund run by the Illinois State Treasurer. The state reportedly became the first U.S. state to make the official decision to hold BTC in its financial strategy.

The bill allows Illinois to receive Bitcoin donations from both residents and government entities. The state will hold the Bitcoin for at least five years before deciding whether to sell or transfer it. Strict rules will ensure fund security, and regular updates will keep the public informed. If passed, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act takes effect immediately.

The move also comes as interest in Bitcoin as a hedge for financial crises continues to mount. Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis is now forcing discussions on a national Bitcoin reserve, saying that BTC has the potential to ward off both economic depression and inflation. The asset is used to insulate against market instability by major institutions.

With Illinois taking the lead, it’s quite probable that other states and organizations might follow. A decision on this bill will outline whether Bitcoin is to become a serious financial tool for government reserves.

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Ethereum Community Backs Danny Ryan for Foundation Leadership

Ethereum holders voted overwhelmingly for Danny Ryan as Ethereum Foundation leader, sparking leadership debates despite Vitalik Buterin’s call for structured reforms.



An informal on-chain vote at votedannyryan.com has shown massive community support for Danny Ryan as the next leader of the Ethereum Foundation. A total of 296 ETH holders, collectively controlling over 50,000 ETH, participated in the gas-free vote using their wallets. An overwhelming 279 votes—about 99%—favored Ryan.

Danny Ryan, one of the key researchers behind the recent Ethereum Merge into proof-of-stake consensus from proof-of-work consensus, saw overwhelming community support. The poll was led by Ethereum contributor Fabrice Cheng in a claim for greater community involvement in the foundation’s leadership. A number of voters argued that the foundation was managed inefficiently and that the expertise of Ryan would better position Ethereum toward its long-term vision.

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin has also thrown his weight behind Ryan for his energy and deep technical knowledge. But it’s an informal vote, with no mandate for change. In the other camp was Vitalik Buterin calling for patience – although more for the structured governance reforms before any transition in leadership.

Ryan himself has shown interest for the post and has revealed conversations with Buterin and other members of the foundation. But while the vote is unofficial, it does indicate building consensus within the Ethereum community for change at the top.

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INX Digital Adds Solana, $TRUMP, & $MELANIA to Its Trading Platform

INX now lists Solana, $TRUMP, and $MELANIA! Trade securely on INX.One, a fully regulated crypto and tokenized asset marketplace.

Big moves happening at INX Digital! They’ve just added Solana (SOL), $TRUMP, and $MELANIA to their platform, INX.One—giving traders fresh options to play with.

Starting today at 10 AM EST, you can trade Solana (SOL), a top-tier crypto, securely and with full regulation. Solana’s fast, scalable, and now ready for compliant trading—no worries here.

But it gets spicier: On the platform live are $TRUMP and $MELANIA! $TRUMP is a meme coin that has gone absolutely bonkers, with over $38 billion in trading volume and up to a $5.25 billion market cap. Sounds crazy? That’s the meme coin world for ya.

There is, for example, $MELANIA for collectors and fans of digital assets. It went up and down in price but has retained a very active community.

What sets INX apart? It is the world’s first regulated platform on which one can trade security tokens, cryptos, and tokenized assets under one roof. According to INX CEO Shy Datika, this is a game-changer in the sense that blockchain meets traditional finance. Ready to jump in?

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Pi Network: More Than Hype, What Lies Beyond the Buzz?

Pi Network’s all hype, no real value! Gamified mining, community buzz, and FOMO fuel it, but no real market backing.

Pi Network: Hype Machine or Real Deal?

Pi Network has been making waves since 2019, hyping up mobile mining like never before. From India to Nigeria, users are buzzing about its mainnet launch and wild price predictions—some even claiming Pi could hit $314,159 (yeah, right 😆). But here’s the catch: Pi has no real market value yet and isn’t even tradable. So, what’s the deal?

The secret sauce behind Pi’s insane growth? Hype, community, and FOMO. 🚀 Events are popping up globally—from India (Assam, Karnataka, Delhi, Odisha, UP) to China, Indonesia, and the Philippines. But is all this just another Hamster Kombat-style pump-and-dump?

Pi Network thrives on gamified mining, making crypto feel easy and fun. Add in social media hype, the thrill of being part of a massive community (65M+ users), and the dream of huge rewards, and you’ve got a recipe for viral success. But without real utility or exchange listings, is this just another crypto illusion?

In 2025, with memecoins going crazy, investors need to look beyond hype. Even CZ and Vitalik preach real use cases. Right now, Pi is just noise—so DYOR before FOMO-ing in!

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Crypto Analyst Forecasts ETH Surge to $15K by 2025

Ethereum’s bullish vibes are back! Analysts say ETH will hit $15K this year, fueled by Etherealize. Hence, leadership shifts, and investor hype.



Ethereum’s been kinda down bad lately, but hey its not going down so easy either. The bullish vibes are making a comeback! Crypto analysts are now calling for ETH to hit $15K this year, which would be a 5X pump from its current price of $3,130.

So, what’s fueling this? First, Etherealize just launched—Ethereum’s new biz dev arm that’s tryna get Wall Street money flowing into ETH. It’s backed by Vitalik Buterin and could bring some serious institutional adoption. Then, there’s big leadership changes happening at the Ethereum Foundation, with Vitalik stepping in to fix inefficiencies. A stronger team means a stronger ETH.

On top of that, investors are finally paying attention again. With Bitcoin eyeing $110K, the whole market could pop off, and ETH would ride the wave. Plus, if Alt Season kicks in, ETH could go parabolic.

Right now, ETH’s holding strong at $3K support, bouncing off that level three times this month. If it stays solid, expect ETH to start climbing soon. The vibes are bullish, and this year could be Ethereum’s year!

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JUP Surges 25% in 24 Hours Following Massive 3 Billion Token Burn

JUP token pumped 25% after a 3B token burn, bullish buyback plan, and major moves in Solana’s DeFi game.



JUP token just went wild, spiking 25% in 24 hours after a huge 3 billion token burn and some major moves by the Jupiter team. If you’re not familiar, JUP is the native token for Solana’s top DEX aggregator, Jupiter. It’s used for rewards and governance on the platform.

The price surge took JUP to $1.22, with a market cap of $2.05 billion and 1.68 billion tokens in circulation. What’s the big catalyst? Well, on January 26, the team burned 3 billion tokens-pretty much 30% of the total supply-which certainly raised some eyebrows. Long story short, Jupiter also announced that 50% of the protocol fees will go towards buying back JUP tokens, adding even more bullish fuel to the fire.

This all went down at “Catstanbul,” Jupiter’s event in Istanbul, and it’s giving a major boost to Solana’s DeFi scene. Jupiter’s trading volume is over $7.19 billion in just 24 hours, showing how big it’s getting. Plus, the team recently bought a majority stake in Moonshot, a popular memecoin platform, further cementing its position.

With Solana’s DeFi ecosystem heating up, JUP looks ready to keep making moves.

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Spotting the Scam: Fake Celebrity Memecoins on the Rise

Trump’s $TRUMP and $MELANIA memecoins sparked hype, but scammers faked celeb coins, duping investors in the volatile crypto game.



47th U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump sent shockwaves in the crypto world with their memecoins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA, respectively. Coming right before Trump’s inaugural ceremony, $TRUMP went berserk on Solana, reaching a market capitalization of $12 billion in 24 hours. Melania followed suit with her own token, but the hype didn’t stop there-it turned into a playground for scammers.

Then, scam coins like $IVANKA and $BARRON began to pop up targeting Trump’s family. Ivanka had to jump onto X, formerly Twitter, to deny involvement with the $IVANKA coin. Barron’s fake token reached a value of 460M and then crashed by 95% to leave investors burnt. These scammers even hijacked poor Dean Norris-the actor that plays Hank in Breaking Bad-with some fake posts endorsing a $DEAN coin. Later, Norris went full Schrader-mode, calling out critics and confirming it was all fake.

Of course, no scam list is complete without Elon Musk. Fake memecoins using his name are everywhere, and Musk’s silence isn’t helping.

Memecoins are pure hype with no real value, but people can’t resist the gamble. Bottom line? Do your research or risk getting wrecked in the wild west of crypto.

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Trump Alerts America: China’s Deepseek Poses a Growing Threat

Trump warns Silicon Valley about China’s Deepseek AI, shaking up markets and pushing for the U.S. to dominate AI innovation again.



47th U.S. President Donald Trump just woke Silicon Valley up for real with the statement that Deepseek AI is a wake-up call for America. As the world celebrated his inauguration, Deepseek launched its revolutionary AI model and stole the show. Shot right to the top of the Apple Store, even dethroning OpenAI with its ridiculously low pricing.

The real kicker? This move caused chaos in the financial world. Nvidia shares tanked by 17%, wiping out a jaw-dropping $600 billion in market value. Market players clearly didn’t see this coming.

In his speech, Trump hyped up America’s brainpower, saying we’ve got the best scientists in the world. Even China, according to him, acknowledges that Seattle is where AI magic happens. He emphasized that the U.S. has always been ahead in ideas and innovation, and now it’s time to double down.

Trump pointed out that the low-cost approach might actually be a good thing—it pushes competition and forces smarter, cheaper solutions. “We don’t need to burn billions; we just need to focus and execute,” he said.

Bottom line? America needs to step it up. This isn’t just about tech—it’s about keeping the edge in a world where the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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DeepSeek AI: What It Is and How It Caused a Market Crash

China’s DeepSeek AI shook markets, with its low-cost tech and powerful features causing panic in crypto, AI stocks, and investors.

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DeepSeek AI, a new Chinese tech startup has just caused a massive stir in the global market with its latest launch of DeepSeek-V3. This one’s an AI model that’s way cheaper to run than competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, has people going crazy over it. The model’s performance? Off the charts. It crushed benchmark tests, showing it can beat top U.S. AI models in problem-solving and coding tasks.

What’s got the market panicking? DeepSeek’s efficiency. The startup’s $6M model uses low-cost chips, unlike the super-expensive GPUs that U.S. companies rely on. Investors are worried this will shake up the AI game, especially since DeepSeek is open-source and can be used by anyone, including competitors.

The market’s fear is real. After DeepSeek went viral by topping Apple’s App Store, it caused a major crash in AI stocks and crypto. Shares in major companies like Nvidia and Qualcomm tanked, with some dropping 4%. The broader crypto market dipped by 6.5%, while AI coins lost around 10%. People are scared that DeepSeek’s rise means big losses for U.S. AI firms, and investors are selling off like crazy.

DeepSeek’s making waves, and the tech world’s watching to see how this shakes up the AI scene.

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