The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/01/25/protocol-latest-tech-news-crypto-blockchain/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

SAVM jumped several thousand percent to a market capitalization of as high as $90 million a few hours after issuance. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/01/25/satoshivm-marred-by-controversy-days-after-savm-issuance/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Many respondents to the digital pound consultation said that they had concerns about privacy and control. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/01/25/digital-pound-legislation-will-provide-protections-to-privacy-and-control-govt-says/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The way ether options are priced suggests investor preference for bets that prices will fall, contradicting the bullish outlook presented by some analysts. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/01/25/ether-options-out-of-sync-with-bullish-sentiment-on-street/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

LayerZero launched a Lido stETH bridge last October without asking for Lido DAO’s permission. The community responded this week by endorsing a pair of its biggest competitors. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/01/25/lido-dao-rebukes-layerzero-by-endorsing-rivals-wormhole-axelar-for-crypto-bridge/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

There’s a number of issues around privacy, financial inclusion, whether there’s limits, monetary policy and interest, James Bowler, Permanent Secretary of the Treasury said. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/01/24/the-digital-pound-consultation-will-drop-thursday-uk-official-says/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

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