According to ShibDaily, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced that the company's previous valuation of $11 billion is now considered outdated. This change is attributed to a significant increase in the value of XRP and a growing demand for Ripple's blockchain solutions. In a recent interview with Citizens JMP, Garlinghouse revealed that Ripple's updated valuation now exceeds $100 billion. This surge is driven by the rising demand for the company's blockchain offerings and the increase in XRP's price, which was trading at $2.30 at the time of reporting, based on CoinGecko data. Garlinghouse highlighted that Ripple's private market trading has been more affordable compared to its net asset value, especially when compared to other crypto-related firms like MicroStrategy. He noted that while Ripple has been trading at a discount in private markets, MicroStrategy has been trading at a threefold premium to its net asset value. Earlier in 2024, Ripple's valuation was aligned with a $300 million share repurchase by the company. In the same interview, Garlinghouse introduced Ripple's new stablecoin, Ripple USD, which is integrated within the broader XRP ecosystem. He emphasized Ripple's extensive experience with institutions and payment flows, which has enabled the company to bring a trusted product to market. Ripple USD was developed to enhance liquidity on the XRP Ledger, which Garlinghouse believes will improve the overall XRP ecosystem by streamlining transactions and reducing network friction. Garlinghouse also expressed criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), describing its regulatory approach as "abusive." He argued that the SEC's reliance on enforcement tactics has not been constructive. Garlinghouse suggested that the incoming administration under President-elect Donald Trump could provide clarity on the treatment of digital assets, particularly concerning securities laws. He also anticipates that the responsibility for cryptocurrency regulation might eventually shift to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

According to PANews, a study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania involving 22,000 Americans over two years reveals that 41% of Republicans own cryptocurrency, surpassing the 32% ownership rate among Democrats. The research highlights that Republicans, particularly in southeastern states like Texas, exhibit greater trust in cryptocurrencies. This preference aligns with their inclination towards decentralized currencies, which resonate with their values of limited government and personal control. In contrast, Democrats tend to favor the traditional banking system. The survey also indicates that millennials, aged 25-44, are the primary investors in cryptocurrencies, followed by Generation X and younger baby boomers. The study notes that men are twice as likely as women to hold cryptocurrencies, yet only 7% of respondents are willing to accept cryptocurrency as a form of salary payment. Following Donald Trump's re-election in 2024, the proportion of Republicans holding cryptocurrency has significantly increased. Additionally, the Republican Party plans to introduce comprehensive cryptocurrency market regulation legislation within the next 100 days to establish a clear regulatory framework for the U.S. digital asset industry.

CryptoQuantのアナリストによると、2024年12月21日頃、機関投資家は1週間で約79,000ビットコインを売却し、市場に15％の引き下げを引き起こした。しかし、大口機関投資家はその後、市場の整理期間を利用し、時間加重平均価格（TWAP）戦略を用いて95,000ドル以下で買い続けた。過去30日間で、機関投資家は34,000ビットコイン以上を保有に加え、最近のビットコイン上昇の買い支えとなった。機関投資家のポートフォリオに調整局面があったにもかかわらず、2023年6月以降のチェーン上のビットコイン蓄積傾向は依然として明らかである。このことは、個人需要が5年ぶりの低水準にある現在、機関投資家のビットコインに対する関心が依然として高いことを示唆している。

Donald Trump’s newest foray into the digital collectibles market has begun with the launch of the “Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards.” The first 160 collection items were launched on the Bitcoin blockchain using the Ordinals protocol, a method of inscribing individual assets on satoshis, the smallest unit of Bitcoin. Collectors who bought 100 NFT cards […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/trump-backed-nft-collection-debuts/

According to Odaily, Nick Timiraos, often referred to as the 'Federal Reserve's mouthpiece,' has indicated that the minutes from the Federal Reserve meeting suggest a general willingness among officials to keep interest rates unchanged at the upcoming meeting later this month. The minutes reveal that participants believe the committee is at or near an appropriate level to slow the pace of policy easing. Officials consider that, based on their current outlook for economic activity, the Federal Reserve may continue to reduce interest rates at a slower pace than in recent months.

According to Odaily, advisors to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are contemplating changes to the leadership of the Federal Reserve. This includes the potential appointment of Fed Governor Michelle Bowman as the next Vice Chair for Supervision. This consideration follows Michael Barr's announcement on Monday that he will step down from the Vice Chair for Supervision role while retaining his position on the Federal Reserve Board. In addition, Trump's advisors have begun drafting a list of potential successors to current Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term is set to expire in May 2026. Although Trump appointed Powell during his first term, he has frequently expressed dissatisfaction with the decision. The list of candidates being considered to replace Powell reportedly includes Kevin Hassett, who is set to become the Director of the White House National Economic Council, former Bush administration officials Larry Lindsey and Mark Sumerlin, former World Bank President David Malpass, former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh, and Michelle Bowman.

海外メディアの報道によると、バイデン米政権は退任前に、エヌビディア(NVDA.O)などの人工知能チップの輸出に新たな制限を課す計画だという。この問題に詳しい関係者によると、米国は、友好国にAI開発を集中させ、グローバル企業に米国の基準に合わせるよう促す目的で、国や企業レベルでデータセンターで使用されるAIチップの販売を制限したいと考えているという。この動きは、AI技術の需要が急増している今、半導体の規制を世界の大部分に拡大することになる。チップ取引に3段階の制限を設ける新ルールは、早ければ金曜日に発表される可能性がある、と関係者は述べている。このニュースを受け、エヌビディアやAMD(AMD.O)などは米国時間外に下落した。

Pepe (PEPE) recently fell -8.77% over the past week, trading at $0.00001881 at press time. The token’s price fell by -10.40% in the last 24 hours and had a trading volume of $1.74 billion. Its market capitalization is now $7.91 billion with a circulation supply of 420 trillion PEPE. The bearishness in the cryptocurrency markets, […] The post Pepe Coin Drops 11.50% as Whale Nets $767K Profit:... source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/01/08/pepe-coin-drops-11-50-as-whale-nets-767k-profit-whats-next/

ドナルド・トランプ次期米大統領の顧問団は、デビッド・ボウマン連邦準備制度理事会（FRB）総裁をFRBの次期監督担当副議長に指名することを含め、FRBの指導部を再編成する方法を検討している。これは、マイケル・バー氏が月曜日に、FRB理事会の議席を維持したまま監督担当副議長を辞任すると発表したことを受けたものだ。一方、2026年5月に任期が終了するパウエル議長の後任候補についても、アドバイザーがリストアップを始めている。トランプ大統領は1期目の任期中にパウエル議長を議長に選んだものの、その決定には繰り返し不快感を示してきた。この件に詳しい関係者によると、現在トランプ大統領のアドバイザーがパウエル議長の後任候補として検討しているのは、間もなくホワイトハウス国家経済会議のディレクターに就任するケビン・ハセット氏、元ブッシュ政権高官のラリー・リンゼイ氏とマーク・サマーリン氏、元世界銀行総裁のデビッド・マルパス氏、元連邦準備制度理事会（FRB）高官のケビン・ウォーシュ氏とボウマン氏などだという。

マンハッタンで開かれた予備審問で、主席検察官のジャレド・レノは、テラフォーム・ラボの共同設立者で元CEOのドゥ・クォンの米刑事詐欺裁判は、検察とクォンの弁護人が捜査過程で発生すると予想される「膨大な」6テラバイトのデータを検討するのに十分な時間を確保するため、2026年1月に暫定的に予定されていると裁判所に伝えた。"検察は、政府が捜査の過程でさらに6テラバイトのデータに直面すると予想していることを示した。検察当局は、12月31日のドグォン氏の米国への身柄引き渡し時にモンテネグロ当局から提供された4台の携帯電話に加え、ドグォン氏の母国語である韓国語の抜粋を英語に翻訳する必要があり、暗号化された情報にアクセスできず、ロックを解除できないため、政府はさらなる遅延に直面する見込みであると指摘している。この件に関する次回の状況協議は、日本時間3月6日午前11時に予定されている。

ムーデンはこの1日で22％以上急落したが、反発はすぐそこまで来ている

イーサリアムの共同創設者であるヴィタリック・ブテリンは、12日と13日に大量のミームコインを売却し、223万米ドル相当の907.97ETHと交換した。彼はかつて、許可なく送られてきたトークンは売却され、慈善団体に寄付されると述べた。