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Nexo: Bitcoin and Ethereum are expected to grow in 2025, while Solana's development trajectory remains uncertain

According to ChainCatcher news, the latest Dispatch report from Nexo discusses the recent cryptocurrency market:Bitcoin: Bitcoin reaching $100,000 may become a key support zone, with $2 billion flowing into spot ETFs at the beginning of January further solidifying this support level. Historical trends indicate that Bitcoin may rise further in January, as it has previously increased by 20-30% during this period. The report also notes that institutional investors like MicroStrategy will continue to accumulate Bitcoin.Ethereum: With the number of long-term holders continuously increasing (currently accounting for over 75% of investors) and strong inflows into spot ETFs, combined with high leverage in the futures market, there is optimism about this asset in 2025, suggesting that Ethereum is also poised for growth.Solana: At the beginning of 2025, Solana faces potential resistance due to a surge in market activity, and its development trajectory remains uncertain. Although technical indicators show bullish momentum, a sell-off may occur.Meanwhile, the broader cryptocurrency market is experiencing volatility due to the unlocking of billions of dollars in tokens this month, with daily releases of assets like Solana and Dogecoin (DOGE) expected to impact short-term price movements.The report emphasizes that some macroeconomic factors, such as U.S. labor market statistics, are significant influences on cryptocurrency demand, particularly for Bitcoin.

Reuters: Crypto lending platform Nexo seeks $3 billion in damages from Bulgaria

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Reuters, cryptocurrency lending company Nexo is seeking $3 billion in damages from Bulgaria over a halted criminal investigation, claiming that the investigation derailed its plans to go public in the U.S. and a football sponsorship deal. "The investigation tarnished its reputation and undermined shareholder value."The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), based in Washington, is an international arbitration institution that handles disputes between international investors and states. Its website shows that the case was registered on January 18. An ICSID spokesperson could not confirm the amount of damages requested or other details. The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance stated that it has received the arbitration request from the ICSID, which will be reviewed by a specialized interdepartmental committee before proposing next steps. The prosecutor's office is also one of the defendants in the case.Previous reports indicated that Bulgarian authorities had dropped the money laundering investigation against Nexo executives. The investigation was launched on September 29, 2022, focusing on allegations of involvement with organized crime groups and unauthorized banking activities through Nexo. Under relevant laws, four Nexo executives were accused of operating an organized crime group from 2018 to January 2023. Additionally, two of them faced charges for conducting unauthorized banking transactions between June 2018 and January 2023, involving lending and deposits in various currencies on the Nexo platform without proper authorization under the Credit Institutions Act (CLI).
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