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Web3 Trends by Calea Digital - Week 4 - 2025

Writer's picture: Asis Primo de RiveraAsis Primo de Rivera

At Calea Digital, we meticulously curate the most impactful news in the Blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. Our goal is to highlight developments that showcase innovative strides and provide insights into how these advancements are reshaping technological, economic, and social landscapes. Here's a summary of this week's most significant news:


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Market Dynamics and Price Movements


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  1. Crypto Market Correction: Major cryptocurrencies, including Dogecoin and XRP, experienced a significant downturn, with prices plunging by 11%. This correction led to over $770 million in bullish liquidations, highlighting the market's volatility.

  2. Trump's Executive Orders Boost Digital Asset Flows: CoinShares reports that President Trump's recent crypto-friendly executive orders have driven $1.9 billion in digital asset fund flows, demonstrating the impact of political decisions on the crypto market.

  3. TRUMP Meme Coins Crash: Following their meteoric rise, TRUMP-related meme coins have crashed, prompting Senator Elizabeth Warren to demand an investigation into the matter.



Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Developments


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  1. Trump Signs Crypto Executive Order: The President has signed an executive order establishing a crypto working group while prohibiting the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), signaling a significant shift in U.S. crypto policy.

  2. Coinbase Reevaluates Token Listing Process: CEO Brian Armstrong announced that Coinbase needs to rethink its token listing process, potentially impacting how new cryptocurrencies are introduced to one of the largest exchanges.

  3. Vivek Ramaswamy Steps Down from DOGE Leadership: The prominent figure has resigned from his leadership role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), potentially affecting the agency's future direction.



Partnerships and Innovations

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  1. OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle Collaborate: These tech giants have joined forces in a $500 billion project to boost AI development, with Trump's policies cited as a key factor in the decision.

  2. Chinese AI DeepSeek R1 Matches OpenAI: The open-source AI model DeepSeek R1 has achieved performance comparable to OpenAI's offerings at a fraction of the cost, potentially disrupting the AI landscape.

  3. Ethereum Developers Focus on Rollups: Ethereum developers and Layer 2 leaders are increasingly focusing on based and native rollups, signaling a potential shift in Ethereum's scaling strategy.

  4. Musk's DOGE Agency Launches Website: Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has launched an official website featuring the Dogecoin logo, further blurring the lines between government initiatives and cryptocurrency.



Security Concerns:


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  1. Ledger Co-Founder Kidnapping: David Balland, co-founder of hardware wallet company Ledger, was released after days in captivity in France, highlighting security risks faced by high-profile crypto figures.

  2. Dean Norris X Account Hacked: The actor's social media account was compromised to launch a fake memecoin, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in the crypto space.



Conclusion


As we near the end of January 2025, the Web3 and crypto landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with significant market movements, regulatory developments, and technological advancements. The interplay between government policies, institutional involvement, and market dynamics is becoming increasingly complex, as evidenced by the impact of Trump's executive orders and the collaborative AI project involving major tech companies.


The focus on Ethereum scaling solutions and the emergence of competitive AI models from China highlight the ongoing technological race in both blockchain and AI sectors. Meanwhile, security incidents serve as a reminder of the risks associated with the growing crypto industry.


These developments underscore the need for careful navigation of the crypto landscape, balancing innovation with security and regulatory compliance. Stay tuned to Calea Digital for continued insights into the dynamic world of Web3 and blockchain technology.




Bibliography


  1. DeepSeek rout costs bulls $100K — 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week


  2. Chinese Open-Source AI DeepSeek R1 Matches OpenAI's o1 at 98% Lower Cost - Decrypt


  3. OpenAI, SoftBank y Oracle se unen en un proyecto de 500.000 millones para impulsar la IA: "Sin Trump no haríamos esto"


  4. Trump signs executive order for crypto working group, prohibiting CBDC


  5. DOGE, XRP News: Dogecoin, Ripple Plunge 11% as Bullish Crypto Liquidations Cross $770 Million


  6. Ethereum devs and L2 leaders go all in on based and native rollups


  7. Trump's crypto executive orders help drive $1.9 billion in digital asset fund flows: CoinShares | The Block


  8. Brian Armstrong says Coinbase needs to ‘rethink’ its token listing process


  9. Ledger co-founder released after days in captivity in France: Report


  10. TRUMP meme coins crash, Elizabeth Warren demands investigation


  11. Musk’s DOGE agency launches official website with Dogecoin logo


  12. Vivek Ramaswamy steps down from DOGE leadership role


  13. Hackean cuenta de Dean Norris en X para lanzar memecoin falsa









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