According to Foresight News, a report by CoinDesk highlights that JPMorgan anticipates an increase in crypto venture capital funding this year. This expectation is attributed to regulatory clarity and more crypto-friendly policies during the tenure of U.S. President Donald Trump. However, the report cautions that the funding levels may not reach previous highs due to intensified competition from large financial institutions, high interest rates, and the rise of ETF products. The report also notes a trend among new cryptocurrency projects to avoid selling large quantities of tokens to venture capital firms. Instead, these projects are increasingly turning to community-driven platforms for fundraising.

Binance Blog published a new article, highlighting the latest updates and enhancements across its platform, driven by user feedback. The article reviews the 2,411 user suggestions received through the Feature Request & Feedback Board, focusing on improvements in Binance Futures, Square, P2P, and Options. Binance Futures has introduced an Easy Trade Mode, simplifying the trading experience for users. This new mode is accessible from the Pro version of the Binance app, allowing users to set trade parameters, view instant price quotes, and confirm trades with ease. This enhancement aims to make the platform more user-friendly, catering to both novice and experienced traders. In Binance Square, a social networking hub for crypto enthusiasts, new features have been added to enhance user interaction. Users can now display their recent portfolio and trades as interactive widgets in their posts, fostering credibility and sparking conversations. Additionally, the Audio Live feature has been upgraded with interactive token widgets, allowing hosts to pin related coins during live sessions, making them more engaging and informative. The Binance P2P platform, known for its extensive payment methods and fiat currency support, has introduced custom alerts and merchant badges. Custom P2P notifications help users stay informed about market changes and new ads from preferred merchants. The new merchant badge system, with Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, aims to promote high trading standards and provide users with reliable trading partners. Binance Options has also seen enhancements, with the introduction of a Term Structure Page that visualizes options implied volatility (IV). This feature helps traders gauge market sentiment and potential price movements. Additionally, a new feature under the Preference tab allows users to display strike-to-index price distance in percentage, offering more comprehensive insights. Other notable updates include a redesigned Binance Wallet with a new UI and cross-chain support, and the extension of Kline Sync to include technical indicators. These updates reflect Binance's commitment to continuously improving its platform based on user feedback, ensuring a dynamic and user-friendly experience for its global community.

According to CoinDesk, Semler Scientific, a medical-devices manufacturer, experienced a significant decline in its stock value, plummeting by as much as 15% following the announcement of its plan to issue $75 million in convertible senior notes. The company intends to allocate a portion of the proceeds from this offering to increase its bitcoin (BTC) holdings. This decision led to the shares falling to as low as $51 after U.S. trading hours on Thursday. In its financial update, Semler Scientific reported a 3.3% increase in fourth-quarter revenue, reaching $12.5 million, while income from operations rose by 8.8% to $3.7 million. The company also noted an unrealized gain of approximately $29 million from the change in the fair value of its bitcoin holdings. The proceeds from the note sale, which includes an option for an additional $15 million, will partly fund capped-call transactions aimed at mitigating stock dilution from a potential note conversion. The convertible notes are set to mature in 2030, with interest payments scheduled semiannually. These notes offer the flexibility of conversion into cash, company stock, or a combination of both. However, the full terms of the offering have not yet been disclosed. As of January 17, Semler Scientific held 2,321 BTC, acquired at an aggregate purchase price of $191.9 million, with an average price of $82,689 per bitcoin.

Odaily Planet Daily News According to The Data Nerd, Galaxy Digital has seen multiple active transactions in the past 24 hours: Its address deposited 40 million USDC into Binance 19 hours ago; Withdrawn 1 million ONDO (about 1.38 million US dollars) from Gate 14 hours ago; Withdrawn 4,375 ETH (about 14.87 million US dollars) from Binance in the past 3 hours.

According to Coinglass, the cryptocurrency market experienced $24.0473 million in liquidations over the past four hours, with short positions accounting for the majority of the liquidations.Short Liquidations: $20.0147 millionLong Liquidations: $4.0326 million

According to data from Lookonchain, a whale deposited 1,000 BTC to Binance one hour ago, marking a significant profit realization. The whale had previously withdrawn the same amount from Binance five months ago, when Bitcoin's average price was $55,127 per BTC. With the current market value, the whale has secured an estimated $50 million in profit.

According to the official announcement, Binance Alpha has added ALON to its platform, further expanding its range of supported assets. Users can now access ALON for trading and investment opportunities within the Binance Alpha ecosystem

Indian authorities froze ₹500 crore ($60 million) in payment gateways linked to a major cryptocurrency scam involving 10 Chinese nationals, who defrauded investors of over ₹2,200 crore ($264 million) through a fake mining app. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the case, with several fugitives identified and funds intercepted before being sent overseas.

The Trump Administration is honoring its lofty promises to the crypto space. source: https://solanafloor.com/news/what-trumps-executive-order-crypto-mean-solana

Massive amount of Bitcoin has been transferred over the past twelve hours source: https://u.today/800-million-worth-of-bitcoin-mysteriously-moved-as-btc-soars-heres-whats-happening

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has made its most aggressive monetary policy decision in over a decade, raising interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.5% on Jan. 24. This is the first time rates have reached this level since 2008, as the central bank responds to persistent inflation and a rise in wages. The […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/bank-of-japan-hikes-rates-25-points/

Artificial intelligence startup, Perplexity has expanded its AI “answer engine” into a fully functional mobile assistant specifically for Android users, capable of handling tasks like answering questions, composing emails, setting reminders, and even booking dinner reservations.

What is the logic behind the surge and plunge of TRUMP coin? Is it related to the sharp drop of mainstream currencies such as Bitcoin? Is it possible that TRUMP coin will repeat the previous ending of "using celebrity effect to hype cryptocurrency"?

Janice Elizabeth McAfee, widow of the late John McAfee, is bringing his husband back to life with the launch of a new memecoin, named the AIntivirus token or AINTI. Janice wrote on X that she had been thinking of ways of honouring her late husband's genius and build on the legacy he had left behind. She also wrote that she has chosen memecoin among all things because it reflects Mcafee's core beliefs and his love for crypto and AI.

AI Agent, a list of 20 Agent tokens worth paying attention to with a market value of 20 million to 100 million US dollars. Golden Finance, the most noteworthy track in 2025 is undoubtedly Agent.

Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, was granted a full pardon by President Trump after 11 years in prison. He expressed gratitude for his release and is now focused on reuniting with his family and rebuilding his life.

Russian authorities have arrested ACA fighter Lamberd Akhiadov for allegedly murdering a traffic officer near Moscow’s Zaryadye Park. Officials claim he transferred cryptocurrency to relatives before the incident, prompting further scrutiny.

While the industry is looking forward to entering a "golden age" under Trump's leadership, recent events have shown that this is still an industry that puts "profit first."

China is gearing up to host one of the most bizarre and futuristic races ever conceived: a half-marathon pitting 12,000 humans against a fleet of humanoid robots. This groundbreaking 21-kilometer event, set in Beijing’s Daxing district, will determine whether humans or robots reign supreme in long-distance running.

Behind the carnival, it is inseparable from a series of crypto-friendly statements made by Trump during the campaign.