Hamster Kombat Announces Season 2 Beta Testing With Prize Pool
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hamster-kombat-announces-season-2-beta-testing-with-prize-pool
MediaHamster Kombat has officially announced the upcoming launch of Season 2, introducing an innovative gaming experience dubbed the HamsterVerse.
Metaplanet Acquires $61 Million in Bitcoin Amid Continued Investment Strategy
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/metaplanet-acquires-dollar61-million-in-bitcoin-amid-continued-investment-strategy
MediaTokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet Inc. announced on Monday it has purchased an additional 619.7 Bitcoin, spending approximately $58.9 million at current market rates.
Trump Appoints Former College Football Player Bo Hines as Executive Director of New Crypto Council
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-appoints-former-college-football-player-bo-hines-as-executive-director-of-new-crypto-council
MediaDonald Trump has appointed Bo Hines, a former college football player and Republican congressional candidate, as the Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers.
Interpol Issues Red Notice for Hex Founder Richard Heart Over Tax Evasion Worth Hundreds of Millions and Assault Allegations
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/interpol-issues-red-notice-for-hex-founder-richard-heart-over-tax-evasion-worth-hundreds-of-millions-and-assault-allegations
MediaInterpol has issued a Red Notice for Richard James Schueler, also known as Richard Heart, founder of Hex and PulseChain, over allegations of tax fraud and assault.
Farm Frens Announces Upcoming Token Launch and Airdrop for January 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/farm-frens-announces-upcoming-token-launch-and-airdrop-for-january-2025
MediaAmihan Entertainment, the developer behind the Telegram game Farm Frens and the upcoming tower defense game Everseed, has confirmed that a token launch and airdrop will take place next month.
Metaplanet Inc. Raises $61 Million To Accelerate Bitcoin Purchases
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/metaplanet-inc-raises-dollar61-million-to-accelerate-bitcoin-purchases
MediaTokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has successfully raised 9.5 billion yen (approximately $60.6 million) by issuing two tranches of bonds to enhance its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.
What Happened in Crypto Today: How Bad Is this Bloodbath Going to Get?
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/what-happened-in-crypto-today-how-bad-is-this-bloodbath-going-to-get
MediaHere is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.
Craig Wright Dodges Two-Year Jail Sentence After Contempt of Court Ruling for Continued Bitcoin Lawsuits
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/craig-wright-dodges-two-year-jail-sentence-after-contempt-of-court-ruling-for-continued-bitcoin-lawsuits
MediaCraig Wright, the Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years.
Solv Protocol Secures Spot on Hyperliquid’s Exchange in $130,000 Auction, Expands Bitcoin DeFi Reach
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solv-protocol-secures-spot-on-hyperliquids-exchange-in-dollar130000-auction-expands-bitcoin-defi-reach
MediaHyperliquid, a decentralized layer-1 blockchain specializing in trading, is set to list Solv Protocol’s native token, SOLV.
Bitget Lists Tomarket (TOMA) With Launchpool Rewards and Spot Trading
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitget-lists-tomarket-toma-with-launchpool-rewards-and-spot-trading
MediaBitget has officially listed Tomarket (TOMA), enabling spot trading under the TOMA/USDT trading pair.
Hong Kong Accelerates Licensing for Crypto Exchanges With New Approvals
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hong-kong-accelerates-licensing-for-crypto-exchanges-with-new-approvals
MediaHong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has granted licenses to four additional cryptocurrency exchanges.
Arthur Hayes Predicts Crypto Market Will Experience Major Sell-Off Around Trump’s January 2025 Inauguration
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/arthur-hayes-predicts-crypto-market-will-experience-major-sell-off-around-trumps-january-2025-inauguration
MediaArthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX, predicts a major sell-off in cryptocurrency markets around the time of Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.
Bitcoin, XRP and Dogecoin Drop Over 5% Following Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Announcement
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-xrp-and-dogecoin-drop-over-5percent-following-federal-reserves-rate-cut-announcement
MediaBitcoin, XRP and Dogecoin saw sharp declines following the Federal Reserve's announcement of a rate cut on Dec. 18, 2024.
Bitwise Launches Solana Staking ETP in Europe, Offering 6.48% APY and Low Fees
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitwise-launches-solana-staking-etp-in-europe-offering-648percent-apy-and-low-fees
MediaBitwise Asset Management has launched a Solana staking exchange-traded product (ETP) called BSOL in Europe.
Coinbase Responds to Lawsuit From BiT Global Over wBTC Delisting
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-responds-to-lawsuit-from-bit-global-over-wbtc-delisting
MediaCoinbase has issued a response to a lawsuit filed by BiT Global, a company affiliated with Justin Sun, after the exchange announced it would delist wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) on Dec. 19.
Unichain To Debut Public Mainnet in Early 2025, Uniswap Confirms
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/unichain-to-debut-public-mainnet-in-early-2025-uniswap-confirms
MediaUniswap has announced that its DeFi-focused layer-2 solution, Unichain, is expected to launch its public mainnet in early 2025.
Jump Crypto Subsidiary Tai Mo Shan to Pay $123 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over TerraUSD Manipulation
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/jump-crypto-subsidiary-tai-mo-shan-to-pay-dollar123-million-to-settle-sec-charges-over-terrausd-manipulation
MediaJump Crypto's subsidiary, Tai Mo Shan, has agreed to pay a $123 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Bitcoin Social Sentiment Hits Yearly Low as Price Faces Correction, Signals Potential Recovery Above $100,000
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-social-sentiment-hits-yearly-low-as-price-faces-correction-signals-potential-recovery-above-dollar100000
MediaBitcoin's social sentiment has dropped to its lowest point of 2024, with the ratio of positive to negative comments falling to 4:5.
Frax Finance Proposes Using BlackRock’s $530M BUIDL Token To Back Relaunched Stablecoin
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/frax-finance-proposes-using-blackrocks-dollar530m-buidl-token-to-back-relaunched-stablecoin
MediaFrax Finance is considering a proposal by Securitize Markets to integrate BlackRock's BUIDL token as collateral for its upcoming Frax USD stablecoin.
SEC Approves First Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Combo ETFs
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-approves-first-spot-bitcoin-and-ethereum-combo-etfs
MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first crypto index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton.
Crypto Market Sees $1.2 Billion in Liquidations as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, XRP and Solana Face Double-Digit Losses
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-market-sees-dollar12-billion-in-liquidations-as-bitcoin-dogecoin-xrp-and-solana-face-double-digit-losses
MediaCryptocurrency prices have taken a significant hit, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin and Solana all suffering major losses.
Investors Sue Creators of Hawk Tuah Meme Coin for Alleged Securities Violations After 90% Price Drop
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/investors-sue-creators-of-hawk-tuah-meme-coin-for-alleged-securities-violations-after-90percent-price-drop
MediaA federal lawsuit has been filed against the creators and promoters of the Hawk Tuah (HAWK) meme coin, alleging that it was an unregistered security and led to significant financial losses.
Bitcoin Miners MARA and Hut 8 Acquire Over 16,500 Bitcoin in $1.63 Billion Investment
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-miners-mara-and-hut-8-acquire-over-16500-bitcoin-in-dollar163-billion-investment
MediaMARA and Hut 8, two major publicly traded Bitcoin mining firms, announced significant Bitcoin acquisitions on Dec. 19, 2024.
Ark Invest Sells $3.9 Million in Coinbase Shares Amid Market Volatility
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ark-invest-sells-dollar39-million-in-coinbase-shares-amid-market-volatility
MediaArk Invest has sold 13,780 shares of Coinbase, valued at approximately $3.9 million, as part of a rebalancing strategy within its Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF).
What Happened in Crypto Today: Trump Might Crash Crypto?
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/what-happened-in-crypto-today-trump-might-crash-crypto
MediaHere is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF Secures Over $1 Billion in Net Inflows, Reaches $4 Billion in Assets
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/grayscales-bitcoin-mini-trust-etf-secures-over-dollar1-billion-in-net-inflows-reaches-dollar4-billion-in-assets
MediaGrayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF has attracted over $1 billion in net inflows in 2024, with the total assets under management surpassing $4 billion.
SEC Commissioner Crenshaw’s Reappointment Blocked as Crypto Lobby Gains Momentum
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-commissioner-crenshaws-reappointment-blocked-as-crypto-lobby-gains-momentum
MediaThe U.S. Senate Banking Committee has canceled the vote on Caroline Crenshaw’s renomination to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Pudgy Penguins Launch $1.5 Billion PENGU Airdrop on Solana
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pudgy-penguins-launch-dollar15-billion-pengu-airdrop-on-solana
MediaThe Pudgy Penguins project has initiated a significant airdrop of its new token, PENGU, on the Solana blockchain, valued at $1.5 billion.
U.S. Targets North Korean Crypto Laundering Operations
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/us-targets-north-korean-crypto-laundering-operations
MediaThe U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against two individuals and one entity involved in laundering cryptocurrencies for the North Korean regime.