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BRICS nations are increasing the use of national currencies in trade, as Iran stresses the importance of reducing reliance on the US dollar to counter sanctions. Transactions in local currencies accounted for 65% of trade among BRICS countries, reducing dependence on the dollar.

Robert Kiyosaki favors bitcoin over speculative cryptocurrencies like TRUMP coin, stating that he prefers time-tested investments like real gold, silver, and bitcoin, which he refers to as the "people's money." Kiyosaki is a proponent of tangible assets over financial instruments like ETFs and has reaffirmed his commitment to bitcoin, predicting it will reach $250,000 by 2025.

CLS Global FZC LLC will plead guilty to market manipulation and wire fraud, paying $428,059 consisting of cryptocurrency and a fine, barring the company from participating in US cryptocurrency markets. The charges result from allegations that the UAE-based firm manipulated its cryptocurrency trading volumes using an “algorithm” to generate trading volumes needed to meet exchange listing requirements and then promoted the practice to US investors.

The Federal Appeals Court in Texas overturned sanctions against cryptocurrency platform Tornado Cash, stating the US Treasury Department overstepped its authority in levying the sanctions. The Court declared that the Office of Foreign Assets Control exceeded its jurisdiction by sanctioning Tornado Cash's immutable smart contracts, which are not owned or controlled by any party. The decision could be a pivotal moment for privacy advocates in the blockchain world and may lead to more talk on distributed technology regulation and the governance of open-source blockchain systems.

Bitcoin could reach $122,000 in February according to a notable price pattern identified by Markus Thielen, Head of Research at 10x Research. Traders may find low-risk, high-reward potential in the cryptocurrency's bullish trajectory.

Bitcoin ETFs have experienced strong inflows, with $3.26 billion in the past four days. The total net asset value of bitcoin ETFs is now $123.59 billion. Ether ETFs have also seen a four-day inflow streak, totaling $74.43 million.

88% of AI agent tokens fail and have an average lifespan of only 17 days, with 75% of traders involved at a loss, according to a study by Phut Crypto. Although AI agent tokens are predicted to grow explosively in 2025, caution is advised in fully entrusting AI with critical investment decision-making. Positive comments from AI agent influencers like aiXBT can see token prices rise by 12.54%, while negative comments can cause prices to plummet by 48.43%, the study concludes.

Corbin Fraser has sparked a debate in the crypto community with his recent critique of Ethereum, accusing the blockchain giant of prioritizing cultural and environmental ideals over competitiveness and utility.
Ethereum’s Ideological Focus Could Backfire
Bitcoin.com CEO Corbin Fraser has sparked

Critics in the crypto industry are denouncing the Trump family's memecoin launch before the inauguration, stating that it damages the industry. The launch has resulted in the devaluation of the Trump's memecoin by 40% and the First Lady's memecoin by over a third. Gabor Gurbacs, director of digital-asset strategy at Vaneck, suggests that Trump should replace his crypto advisors. Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital LLC, believes that Trump's emphasis on memecoins demonstrates his focus. Caroline Mauron, co-founder of Orbit Markets, states that the memecoin controversy was unexpected.

An Indian citizen named Anurag Pramod Murarka has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for laundering more than $20 million in cryptocurrency. Murarka used dark web platforms and an international hawala network to coordinate illicit transactions. His operation facilitated laundering of the proceeds of crimes such as hacking and drug trafficking.

The SEC has established a crypto task force, led by "Crypto Mom" Hester Peirce, aiming to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The initiative hopes to clarify who should register and improve disclosure standards whilst streamlining enforcement efforts for digital assets. The move aims to replace the SEC's historical reliance on enforcement actions with clear, innovation-friendly regulations, which will protect investors and support market integrity.

Mark T. Uyeda, the newly appointed Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has signaled a pro-crypto shift with promises of clearer regulations to foster innovation and economic growth. This is in contrast to his predecessor, Gary Gensler, who had a "tough stance" on the cryptocurrency market.