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Trump's Portrait on Bitcoin Blockchain: A Pro-Crypto President?

Saturday. January 18 at 3:00 PM

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Mining company MARA Holdings has engraved an AI portrait of Donald Trump on the Bitcoin blockchain, symbolizing the industry's optimism towards America's potentially crypto-friendly president. Known as the 'Trump 47' block, it was mined on Jan. 17 by MARA's chairman and CEO Fred Thiel. The gesture aimed to acknowledge Trump's support for Bitcoin. Trump's favorable stance towards miners was evident when industry leaders proposed making the US a Bitcoin mining hub, a plan he endorsed. Hive Digital relocated its headquarters to Texas post-Trump's election win, aligning with other mining companies. Trump's commitment to providing cheap energy for miners and recent appointments of pro-crypto figures suggest a promising future for Bitcoin under his administration. Speculation surrounds the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and the potential recognition of Bitcoin as a reserve asset. The industry awaits Trump's actions to fulfill his pro-crypto promises.

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Ethereum Foundation Undergoes Leadership Transformation

Monday. January 20 at 1:00 AM

The Ethereum Foundation, led by Vitalik Buterin, is currently undergoing a significant leadership restructuring that has been ongoing for nearly a year. The main goal of this transformation is to improve the foundation's efficiency and better align it with the changing needs of the Ethereum community. Buterin highlighted that the changes aim to address technical expertise gaps and streamline operations within the foundation. Additionally, there are plans to enhance collaboration with developers, wallets, Layer-2 networks, and individual users. The foundation's focus will be on promoting decentralization, privacy, and open-source principles, as well as developing a robust, censorship-resistant app layer. Despite facing scrutiny over its passivity and spending priorities, the foundation aims to strengthen its ties within the Ethereum ecosystem and rebuild trust. Co-founder Joseph Lubin proposed a dual-leadership approach to guide the foundation's next phase, emphasizing the importance of technical and business-focused strategies.

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Rumble Kong League Moves to Ethereum and Ronin

Sunday. January 19 at 9:00 AM

Rumble Kong League, a basketball game linked to NBA stars Steph Curry and Paul George, is shifting to Ethereum's Ronin sidechain, abandoning plans to launch on Avalanche. Ronin, known for hosting popular games like Pixels and Axie Infinity, boasts 17.2 million wallet downloads and 18.9 million RON token holders. The move is seen as significant for Rumble Kong League, with developers expressing excitement for the future. Initially set to launch on Avalanche, the game will now integrate with Ronin, extending its soft launch on iOS and Android. The migration aligns with Ronin's initiative to expand its ecosystem, welcoming more applications and games. Rumble Kong League, known for its 3v3 basketball competitions, was first introduced in 2021 as an NFT collection on Ethereum. With investments from Stephen Curry's Penny Jar Capital and collaborations with Paul George, the game continues to grow in popularity.

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Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Set for March 2025

Saturday. January 18 at 3:00 AM

Ethereum is gearing up for the launch of its ambitious Pectra upgrade in March 2025. The timeline was discussed during the recent Execution Layer Meeting, outlining key milestones leading to the mainnet activation. Developers are finalizing block numbers for the Sepolia and Holesky forks, expected to be completed by Jan. 23 or 30. Updated client versions will be released on Feb. 3, with the Sepolia fork scheduled for Feb. 12 and the Holesky fork on Feb. 19. These forks will undergo shadow testing to ensure realistic conditions. Christine Kim from Galaxy Digital noted the flexibility of the timeline, citing potential delays due to testing issues. The Pectra upgrade, split into two phases, promises enhancements to Ethereum's efficiency and usability. The second phase may include EVM upgrades and PeerDAS technology implementation. Base aims to reach a billion transaction milestone and expand its ecosystem. Cynthia Lummis raised concerns about US crypto regulations, while Eric Balchunas predicted approval for spot Litecoin ETFs and a wave of altcoin-related approvals. Oklahoma is considering adding Bitcoin to its reserves.

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