Happy Birthday, Vitalik Buterin!

As a young gaming enthusiast, his encounter with centralized control led him to champion the cause of decentralization, paving the way for his revolutionary role in blockchain technology.

At 19, he co-founded Ethereum, significantly impacting the landscape of cryptocurrency and blockchain. This venture brought him prestigious recognitions, including the Thiel Fellowship and the World Technology Award.

Beyond technology, Buterin stands out as a philanthropist, using his influence for charitable contributions and positive global impact. His journey continues to inspire and shape the technological world.



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🔵 #Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed $43,000 but later dropped again.

🔵 The US #Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates provided some stability to cryptocurrency prices. #FED

🔵 Other major cryptocurrencies like #Ethereum (ETH), #Dogecoin (DOGE), #Solana (SOL), #Ripple (XRP), and #Litecoin (LTC) experienced minor losses.

🔵 The SATS (1000SATS) token had the highest gain, jumping over 5 percent in 24 hours.

🔵 Jupiter (JUP) was the biggest loser, with a 24-hour dip of over 60 percent.

🔵 The overall global #cryptomarket cap was $1.51 trillion, showing a 24-hour decrease of 8.43 percent.

#Bitcoin maintains stability post-#Fed decision; resilient with only a 2.2% dip, contrasting broader market decline. #CryptoNews

Despite Fed's unchanged interest rates, traditional assets dip; Bitcoin's marginal drop highlights its robust position.
https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-holds-steady-as-fed-signals-no-rate-cut-other-assets-feel-the-heat/

Unauthorized takeover of Chris Larsen's #XRPL account led to a $112 million loss in #XRP. #CryptoNews

Despite heightened XRP whale activity, #Ripple CEO confirms no compromise on Ripple accounts.
https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-news-whale-activity-spikes-amidst-112m-theft-what-next-for-xrp-price/

#FTX, a bankrupt #crypto exchange, plans to fully compensate customers and creditors, facing a 15% #FTT token drop.

Despite optimism, challenges in assessing and validating over 36,000 claims may impact reimbursement feasibility. #CryptoNews
https://coinpedia.org/news/ftxs-big-promise-guarantees-to-pay-back-customers-completely-ditches-exchange-revival-plan/

#Binance warns of "severe financial harm" due to #GitHub leak, taking swift action for removal. #CryptoNews

'Termf' identified and reported the leak, prompting Binance to pursue legal action and clarify protections.
https://coinpedia.org/news/binance-warns-about-serious-financial-damage-from-github-data-leak/

#Celsius emerges from Chapter 11 #bankruptcy, distributing over $3 billion in #crypto and fiat to creditors.

Reorganization plan includes creating Ionic Digital, a Bitcoin mining company, and strategic partnerships, successfully settling with regulatory bodies.
https://coinpedia.org/news/celsius-emerges-from-chapter-11-with-a-3-billion-payout-to-creditors/

Largest #crypto theft of 2024: $112.5 million #XRP stolen from #Ripple's Chris Larsen's personal accounts. #CryptoNews

Ripple network remains secure, but suspicions arise, prompting calls for transparency and enhanced security measures.
https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-news-inside-the-112-million-xrp-hack-what-happened-to-chris-larsens-account/

Substantial security breach at #Ripple: Over 213 million #XRP tokens worth $112 million stolen and laundered. #Cryptonews

Ripple co-founders clarify breach is isolated, emphasizing ongoing commitment to security and dispelling misinformation.
https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-ceo-brad-garlinghouse-addresses-112m-xrp-hack-ripples-infrastructure-remains-secure/

Franklin Templeton praises #Solana's #NFT, #DeFi, and #meme coin potential, boosting speculation in SOL-based projects.

#Bonk (BONK) skyrockets 100x with a $632m market cap, while meme coins like Wen ($WEN) show massive potential.
https://coinpedia.org/news/solanas-meme-coin-frenzy-traders-make-100x-profit/

🔵 Global #cryptomarket cap: $1.65 trillion, increased by 2.24% in the last day.

🔵 Total #crypto market volume (last 24 hours): $48.26 billion, decreased by 24.94%.

🔵 #DeFi volume: $5.33 billion, making up 11.04% of the total crypto market volume.

🔵 #Stablecoins volume: $44.41 billion, constituting 92.03% of the total crypto market volume in the last 24 hours.

🔵 #Bitcoin dominance: 51.24%, increased by 0.03% in the last day.

#Tether Holdings nears $100 billion circulation, securing dominance in #stablecoin market amid #regulatory concerns.

Tether strategically invests in #Bitcoin, faces regulatory scrutiny, but CEO defends stability and reliability. #CryptoNews
https://coinpedia.org/news/tether-approaches-100-billion-circulation-mark-jpmorgan-says-tether-is-mostly-at-risk/

#Genesis Global to pay $21 million SEC penalty for securities rule violations in #Gemini Earn. #CryptoNews

Settlement conditioned on Genesis repaying creditors, streamlining Chapter 11 proceedings amid regulatory crackdown.
https://coinpedia.org/news/genesis-global-settles-sec-lawsuit-with-21-million-agreement-on-gemini-earn-lawsuit/

Anthony Pompliano defends #blockchain, citing #Bitcoin and #Tether's success, with Tether surpassing Goldman Sachs profits.

Tether's Q4 report reveals $2.85 billion profit, challenging critics, showcasing blockchain's impact on #finance.
https://coinpedia.org/news/inside-tethers-strategy-6-2-billion-in-annual-profits/

#Binance faces UK regulatory obstacles as local partners resist collaboration, hindering re-entry into the market. #CryptoNews

Despite Binance's efforts and denial, UK firms reject #crypto communications, reflecting ongoing global regulatory challenges.
https://coinpedia.org/news/binance-faces-hurdles-in-uk-return-amid-regulatory-reluctance/

Legal expert Bill Morgan disputes inaccurate claims, clarifying details in ongoing #Ripple vs SEC case. #CryptoNews

Morgan refutes statement misattributed to him, provides detailed case update, highlighting January events and urgency.
https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-vs-sec-lawyer-bill-morgan-rages-over-misleading-article-provides-case-update/

Analyst James Seyffart predicts 60% chance of SEC approving #EthereumETFs, impacting the #cryptomarket.

Geoffrey Kendrick cites #Ethereum's past SEC treatment, and industry experts expect potential delay until 2025. #CryptoNews
https://coinpedia.org/news/decoding-the-possibilities-of-sec-approving-ethereum-etf-in-2024/

#BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes withdraws $1.28 million in Pendle tokens from #Binance, influencing market sentiment. #crypto

Hayes hedges against risks, sells #Solana and #Bonk, and announces #Bitcoin options investment, signaling strategic moves.
https://coinpedia.org/news/bitmex-founder-arthur-hayes-makes-1-45m-profit-with-pendle-bitcoin-options-next/

#Crypto analyst MikybullCrypto predicts #Bitcoin surge to $50,000, highlighting historical patterns and pre-halving indicators.

Analysis points to bullish February, potential March correction; key levels at $44,000 and $41,000 determine Bitcoin's move. #Cryptonews
https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-price-prediction-post-halving-mikybullcrypto-predicts-btc-price-target-for-february/