📉Bitcoin Sinks to $92K as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Crypto

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The cryptocurrency market experienced a turbulent Monday morning following new U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. In other news, Uniswap launched v4, bringing new features like customizable “hooks” to its DEX.

Tether announced plans to launch USDT on both Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, meanwhile Solana recorded a dramatic surge in stablecoin supply, driven by the TRUMP memecoin frenzy.

✍️ In today’s newsletter:

• Crypto market bleeds following Trump’s tariffs
• Uniswap reveals v4 with major improvements
• Bitwise CIO says Trump policies could disrupt crypto cycle
• Pump.Fun gets slammed with another lawsuit
• Securitize teams up with Apollo to tokenize private credit
• Tether plans to launch USDT on Bitcoin and Lightning Network
• Odin.Fun aims to replicate Pump.Fun Bitcoin Runes
• Solana stablecoin TVL doubles amid TRUMP memecoin frenzy
• Crypto markets stabilizes following the Fed’s policy announcement

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📉Bitcoin Plunges to $92,000 as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Crypto Market Crash

The cryptocurrency market took a sharp dive on Monday after President Trump's new trade tariffs were announced. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to as low as $92,000 while Ethereum plunged to $2,100 before recovering slightly.

🚨Uniswap Labs Launches V4, Bringing Major Upgrades to Its DEX

Uniswap Labs launched Uniswap v4 on Friday, unveiling major upgrades to its DEX. The new version introduces features like customizable "hooks" for swaps and improved gas efficiency.

🗣️Bitwise CIO Says Trump’s Executive Order Could End Crypto’s Four-Year Cycles

Crypto's traditional four-year cycles may be ending following President Donald Trump’s executive order to prioritize the growth of the digital assets ecosystem in the U.S., said Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan in a Jan. 29 blog post.

👩🏻‍⚖️Pump.fun Slammed With Lawsuit For Violating US Securities Laws

Pump.fun is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating federal securities laws. On Jan. 30, user Diego Aguilar filed a complaint in the Southern District of New York Court.

🤝Securitize Partners with TradFi Giant Apollo to Tokenize Private Credit

Securitize has partnered with Apollo Global to launch the Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund (ACRED), a multi-chain tokenized credit fund. ACRED will offer tokenized private credit to institutional and accredited investors.

💳Tether Bringing USDT to Bitcoin Opens Up Fast Payments and DeFi

Tether plans to launch USDT on both Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, enabling fast, scalable transactions. The move aims to create new opportunities for Bitcoin’s adoption in everyday financial systems, according to the company.

🪞Odin.Fun Wants to Replicate Pump.Fun for Bitcoin Runes

The creators of Ordinals marketplace Bioniq have launched Odin.fun, a Runes marketplace and launchpad inspired by Solana’s Pump.fun.

⬆️Solana Stablecoin TVL Doubles on TRUMP Frenzy: CCData

Stablecoin supply on the Solana blockchain has surged by 112% to a new all-time high of $11.1 billion. This spike, driven by the TRUMP memecoin frenzy, has propelled Solana past Binance Chain.

📈Crypto Markets Eke Out Weekly Gain Following Fed’s Rate Decision

The cryptocurrency market recorded slight losses on Friday as investors digested the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. BTC fell 2% to around $103,000, while ETH gained 2%, reaching $3,330.

🌍 ELSEWHERE

• Arkansas scraps bill preventing Bitcoin mines close to military (TheStreet)
• Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Crashed This Weekend (The Motley Fool)
• El Salvador amends bitcoin law following IMF loan deal (GlobalData)

🔥TRENDING

• Securitize Partners with TradFi Giant Apollo to Tokenize Private Credit
• Pump.fun Slammed With Lawsuit For Violating US Securities Laws
• Crypto Markets Eke Out Weekly Gain Following Fed’s Rate Decision
• Uniswap Labs Launches V4, Bringing Major Upgrades to Its DEX
• Bitwise CIO Says Trump’s Executive Order Could End Crypto’s Four-Year Cycles
• Crypto Hacks Total $74M in January and CeFi Accounts for 93% of Losses