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We're recapping January with developments that are shaping the world of fintech and crypto.

Happy Saturday, Zingernation! It’s absolutely mindblowing that it’s already February. January felt like it flew by in the blink of an eye, and I’m sure the shortest month of the year will feel the same way. There’s never a dull moment in the world of fintech and crypto, especially with some of the recent developments that have unfolded over the last 30-45 days.

With that said, we’re kicking off our monthly recap series and highlighting the top trending stories in the fintech and crypto verticals on our site. In today’s edition:

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TOP STORY #1

Briefly: Major developments, from a surge in Shiba Inu whale transactions to significant liquidations of long crypto positions, kept the market on its toes. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump pledged his stance against Central Bank Digital Currencies, while a crypto analyst made a bold prediction for Dogecoin’s future. Lastly, Edward Snowden couldn’t resist taking a jab at JP Morgan’s CEO over his Bitcoin comments. Click here to read more.

TOP STORY #2

Briefly: Anthony Scaramucci, the CEO of SkyBridge Capital and Donald Trump-Era White House Communications Director, expressed that he wishes to buy spot Bitcoin ETFs. Click here to learn more.

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TOP STORY #3

Briefly: Shiba Inu's 2024 outlook brightens with an automated burn mechanism, and increased user engagement. Learn more here.

TOP STORY #4

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Briefly: Colorado-based online pastor Eli Regalado, who is also the founder of INDXcoin, has publicly admitted to fraud charges. Keep reading here.

TOP STORY #5

Briefly: Former President Donald Trump has reportedly reaped a 15,000% return from a cryptocurrency named after his movement, MAGA (TRUMP). Read more here.

TOP STORY #6

Briefly: A pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst believes meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin could skyrocket, possibly reaching a $5 mark—a prediction that spells a 6000% increase from its current value. Read more here.

TOP STORY #7

Briefly: In a recent opinion piece, a former World Bank president proposed the transfer of Russian assets to Ukraine as a means of aiding the war-torn country. Click here to learn more.

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