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📈 Bitcoin Network Settles $19 Trillion in 2024, Doubling Last Year’s Volume
The Bitcoin network finalized over $19 trillion in transactions in 2024, more than doubling the $8.7 trillion settled in 2023.
⁉️Global Conflict and Tighter Laws Could Derail Crypto in 2025: Experts
The threat of global war looms over economies as we head into 2025. Experts warn: crypto won’t be spared.
🚀 Coinbase Explores Tokenized Shares for U.S. Users on Ethereum Layer-2 Network Base
Coinbase is exploring the possibility of offering tokenized shares of its stock, COIN, to U.S. users via Base, its Ethereum layer-2 network.
🚨Coinbase Secures FDIC Unredacted Files in Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Probe
Coinbase has uncovered FDIC documents revealing efforts to halt crypto banking activities, exposing a systematic push against the industry.
💰OKX Ventures Invests in Sui-Based Liquid Staking Protocol Haedal
OKX Ventures invests in Haedal, a liquid staking protocol aimed at enhancing staking and liquidity within the Sui ecosystem.
🇮🇳 India Partners with Google and Facebook to Combat Crypto Pig Butchering Scams: 2024 Report
India is teaming up with Google and Facebook to tackle crypto scams targeting vulnerable groups.
🪝Phishing and Private Key Theft Made Attackers Most Money in 2024
Phishing was the most costly attack vector in 2024, accounting for nearly half of the $2.36 billion total loss, according to CertiK.
MARA CEO Suggests Retail Investors 'Hodl' Bitcoin Long-Term
Fred Thiel, CEO of MARA Holdings, suggests retail investors to adopt a "buy and hold" strategy, citing Bitcoin's strong historical performance and outlining key factors that will drive its future growth.
🇺🇸Crypto.com Introduces Stock and ETF Trading for U.S. Users with 3% Bonus
Crypto.com launches commission-free stock and ETF trading with 3% transfer bonus in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Arizona.
🚨 New Crypto Wallet Scam Targets YouTube Comments: Multi-Signature Trick Steals Funds
A new YouTube crypto scam is targeting users with deceptive multi-signature wallet tricks.
🤝BlackRock’s BUIDL Token Approved to Back Frax Finance’s frxUSD Stablecoin
The Frax community has approved a proposal to use BlackRock’s BUIDL as collateral for its upcoming frxUSD stablecoin.
🧑⚖️ California Resident Sues 3 Asia-Based Banks for Failing to Prevent Crypto Scam Resulting in $1M Loss
A California resident has filed a lawsuit against three Asia-based banks, accusing them of negligence in preventing cryptocurrency scam.
🔮 Morgan Stanley Mulls Crypto Trading Launch Through E-Trade Platform: Report
Morgan Stanley sets sights on crypto trading via E-Trade, banking on potential Trump-era regulatory ease.
🇧🇷Binance Acquires Licensed Broker-Dealer in Brazil
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has secured approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to acquire Sim;paul, a licensed broker-dealer in Latin America.
⛏️BitFuFu Signs Deal With BITMAIN to Acquire 80,000 Miners
Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm BitFuFu Inc. has signed a deal with BITMAIN, a manufacturer of digital asset mining hardware, to acquire up to 80,000 S-series miners.
🤬 Elon Musk Sparks Backlash Over X Algorithm Shift to Prioritize Educational Content
Elon Musk’s announcement about changes to X's social media algorithm has ignited widespread controversy, sparking accusations of censorship.
⛏️ US Dominates Bitcoin Mining with Over 40% of Global Hashrate at End of 2024
At the close of 2024, the United States solidified its position as a leader in Bitcoin mining, accounting for over 40% of the global hashrate.
🛒 MicroStrategy Plans Additional $2 Billion Stock Offering to Bolster Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has announced plans to raise another $2 billion through a perpetual preferred stock offering.
😔Convict in 'Undead Apes' NFT Scheme Takes Life Days Before Sentencing
Berman Jerry Nowlin, one of two men convicted in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme described by federal prosecutors as a “rug pull,” died by suicide just before Christmas, according to a report by Tampa Bay Times.
📉UK Rapper Russ Millions’ Meme Coin $MILLION Tanks 99% in ‘Social Experiment’ Gone Wrong
$MILLION, Russ Millions' meme coin, plunges 99% in hours. Critics call it a rug pull, while Russ plans a comeback.
🇨🇾Coinbase Acquires Cyprus Subsidiary of BUX: Report
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has expanded its footprint in Europe with the acquisition of Cyprus unit of BUX, previously known as Stryk, according to a report by Finance Magnates.
3️⃣XRP Surpasses USDT Securing Third Place with a $141B Market Cap
XRP climbs back to the third spot in crypto rankings, overtaking USDT with a $141B market cap.
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⚖️ Do Kwon Indicted on Multiple Charges, Could Face Up to 130 Years in Prison
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, faces up to 130 years in prison on multiple fraud charges after his extradition to the U.S.
🔒 Virtuals Protocol Fixes Critical Bug, Rewards Security Researcher
Virtuals Protocol has fixed a critical bug in its smart contract, thanks to a vigilant security researcher. They've also relaunched their bug bounty program to enhance security.
₿ ETF Issuers to Launch New Crypto-Centric Funds in 2025: Report
Several ETF providers filed crypto-based funds and products with the US Securities and Exchange Commission recently.
📉 BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Sees Record $330M in Outflows on January 2
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experienced a historic outflow of $332.6 million on January 2, marking the largest withdrawal.
🚨 Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty to U.S. Fraud Charges After Extradition from Montenegro
Terraform Labs' Do Kwon pleads not guilty to multiple U.S. fraud charges, including allegations tied to TerraUSD's collapse.
🎁Telegram Introduces NFT-Enabled Collectible Gifts in Latest Update
Telegram’s latest update introduces features including collectible gifts with over 1,400 appearances that can be upgraded to NFTs.
🎮 South Korea’s WeMade Expands Blockchain Focus with New Products and Social Communities
WeMade is doubling down on blockchain innovation! With plans to launch new games and integrate decentralized social communities in 2025!