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.
Bloomberg Analysts Forecast Launch of Multiple Cryptocurrency ETFs in 2025, Including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP and Litecoin
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bloomberg-analysts-forecast-launch-of-multiple-cryptocurrency-etfs-in-2025-including-bitcoin-ethereum-solana-xrp-and-litecoin
Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart predict a significant surge in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025.
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XRP Surges 13% as Ripple Launches RLUSD Stablecoin and Whale Activity Intensifies
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/xrp-surges-13percent-as-ripple-launches-rlusd-stablecoin-and-whale-activity-intensifies
XRP surged 13% in the past 24 hours, trading at $2.69, with a weekly increase of 21%.
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Binance Announces New HODLer Airdrops for Simon's Cat and Pudgy Penguins
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/binance-announces-new-hodler-airdrops-for-simons-cat-and-pudgy-penguins
MediaBinance has announced its latest offerings in the HODLer Airdrops program, introducing Simon's Cat (1000CAT) and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU).
CyberKongz Receives Wells Notice From SEC, Signaling Potential Enforcement Action
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cyberkongz-receives-wells-notice-from-sec-signaling-potential-enforcement-action
MediaThe NFT collection CyberKongz announced on Monday that it has received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Nifty Island Airdrop Guide: Everything You Are looking For
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/nifty-island-airdrop-guide-everything-you-are-looking-for
MediaNifty Island, an innovative gaming platform built on Ethereum, is gearing up for the launch of its native token, ISLAND, set for December 17.
FTX To Begin Repaying Customers in 2025, First Payments Expected Within 60 Days Starting From January 3
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ftx-to-begin-repaying-customers-in-2025-first-payments-expected-within-60-days-starting-from-january-3
FTX customers are set to receive their first repayments in early 2025, as the company’s reorganization plan will take effect on Jan. 3.
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Ethena Launches USDtb Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock’s $500M BUIDL Fund To Reduce USDe Risks
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethena-launches-usdtb-stablecoin-backed-by-blackrocks-dollar500m-buidl-fund-to-reduce-usde-risks
Ethena has launched its new stablecoin, USDtb, backed primarily by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund.
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Ripple Launches RLUSD Stablecoin Backed By U.S. Dollar Reserves After Securing NYDFS Approval
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ripple-launches-rlusd-stablecoin-backed-by-us-dollar-reserves-after-securing-nydfs-approval
MediaRipple has announced the launch of RLUSD, its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, set to debut on Dec. 17.
Crypto Investment Products Reach Unprecedented Year-to-Date Inflows, CoinShares Reports
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-investment-products-reach-unprecedented-year-to-date-inflows-coinshares-reports
MediaCrypto investment products have seen unprecedented growth in 2024, with net inflows reaching $3.2 billion last week alone, according to CoinShares.
TapSwap To Launch TAPS Token and Airdrop in January 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tapswap-to-launch-taps-token-and-airdrop-in-january-2025
MediaTapSwap has announced plans to launch its TAPS token on The Open Network (TON) in January 2025.
What Happened in Crypto Today: Why Are the Bitcoin Whales Dumping?
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/what-happened-in-crypto-today-why-are-the-bitcoin-whales-dumping
MediaHere is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.
Ethereum Set To Reach New All-Time High in Q1 2025, Analysts Predict
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereum-set-to-reach-new-all-time-high-in-q1-2025-analysts-predict
MediaEthereum is expected to reach a new all-time high in the first quarter of 2025, according to analysts.
Bitcoin Surges Past $103,000 as Dogecoin and XRP Show Signs of Recovery, While DeFi Token WallitIQ Promises Massive Returns
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-surges-past-dollar103000-as-dogecoin-and-xrp-show-signs-of-recovery-while-defi-token-wallitiq-promises-massive-returns
MediaBitcoin has surged to $103,341, approaching its record high of $103,679 reached earlier this month.
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.
Pudgy Penguins' PENGU Token Drops Over 50% in Value After Airdrop, NFT Prices Also Plummet
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pudgy-penguins-pengu-token-drops-over-50percent-in-value-after-airdrop-nft-prices-also-plummet
The PENGU token, launched by the Pudgy Penguins NFT project, has had a turbulent debut, its value plummeting over 50% just hours after the much-anticipated airdrop on Dec. 17.
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Tether Invests in StablR, Backing Euro and USD Stablecoins as MiCA Regulations Approach
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tether-invests-in-stablr-backing-euro-and-usd-stablecoins-as-mica-regulations-approach
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap, announced on Dec. 17 that it is investing in Malta-based stablecoin firm StablR.
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Ethereum Whales Control 57% of Total ETH Supply as Small Holders Decline and Price Nears $4,000
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereum-whales-control-57percent-of-total-eth-supply-as-small-holders-decline-and-price-nears-dollar4000
Ethereum whale wallets now control 57% of the total Ether supply, marking the highest concentration of holdings since Ethereum’s launch in 2015.
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Lido Phases Out Staking Services for Polygon PoS Chain
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/lido-phases-out-staking-services-for-polygon-pos-chain
MediaLido has announced the discontinuation of its staking services for the Polygon proof-of-stake (PoS) chain, following a community-approved vote in November.
How to Create Your Own Memecoins: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Pump.fun
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/how-to-create-your-own-memecoins-a-step-by-step-guide-to-using-pumpfun
MediaThe rise of memecoins has taken the crypto world by storm, with platforms like Pump.fun leading the way.
What Happened in Crypto Today: The Day DeFi Broke All Rules
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/what-happened-in-crypto-today-the-day-defi-broke-all-rules
MediaHere is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.
Hyperliquid Sees $1 Billion in USDC Inflows and $3.2 Billion TVL in One Month Following Hype Token Launch
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hyperliquid-sees-dollar1-billion-in-usdc-inflows-and-dollar32-billion-tvl-in-one-month-following-hype-token-launch
Since launching its native token, HYPE, on Nov. 29, Hyperliquid has experienced a surge in activity, recording over $1 billion in USDC net inflows.
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MicroStrategy Buys 15,350 Bitcoin for $1.5 Billion, Bringing Total to 439,000 BTC as Stock Gains Momentum
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/microstrategy-buys-15350-bitcoin-for-dollar15-billion-bringing-total-to-439000-btc-as-stock-gains-momentum
MicroStrategy has acquired 15,350 Bitcoin between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15 for approximately $1.5 billion, at an average price of $100,386 per BTC.
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Tomarket Announces Transition From TON to Aptos for Upcoming TOMA Token Release
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tomarket-announces-transition-from-ton-to-aptos-for-upcoming-toma-token-release
MediaTomarket has announced a significant change in its token launch strategy just days before the scheduled debut of its TOMA token.
How to Claim the PENGU Airdrop: A Detailed Guide
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/how-to-claim-the-pengu-airdrop-a-detailed-guide
MediaThe excitement around Pudgy Penguins is reaching new heights with the upcoming launch of their Solana-based token, PENGU.
Crypto Council for Innovation CEO Sheila Warren Resigns Ahead of Trump Administration, Ji Kim To Serve as Acting CEO
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-council-for-innovation-ceo-sheila-warren-resigns-ahead-of-trump-administration-ji-kim-to-serve-as-acting-ceo
MediaSheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), has announced she will step down from her role in January 2025.
Bitcoin Shrimp Wallets Set To Increase by 9% as Small Investors Continue Accumulating, While Long-Term Holders Sell 827,783 BTC
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-shrimp-wallets-set-to-increase-by-9percent-as-small-investors-continue-accumulating-while-long-term-holders-sell-827783-btc
MediaBitcoin wallets holding less than 1 BTC, also known as "shrimp" wallets, are expected to increase by nearly 9% in the near term, according to analyst Axel Adler.
XRP Demand To Surge in 2025 as RLUSD Stablecoin Launches With Backing and Key Ecosystem Developments
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/xrp-demand-to-surge-in-2025-as-rlusd-stablecoin-launches-with-backing-and-key-ecosystem-developments
MediaRipple’s XRP is at the center of growing attention due to major ecosystem developments and price movements.