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💵Guangzhou Expands Digital Yuan Pilot with New Action Plan for 2025
China’s Guangzhou Municipal Financial Work Committee outlines steps to create digital yuan demonstration zones and regulate prepaid payments.
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🇺🇸Could DeFi Be the Next Gold Rush for Institutions in 2025?
DeFi could become the next big opportunity for institutional investors thanks in part to the incoming pro-crypto government in the US. Which protocols will lead the way? Experts share their insights.
🚨 Pakistani Crypto Trader Kidnapped for $340K; Seven Arrested, Including CTD Officer
💰 A Karachi crypto trader was kidnapped for $340K, with seven suspects arrested, including a CTD officer.
💰 JAN3 Secures $5M to Develop Bitcoin-Focused Superapp AQUA
JAN3, the team behind the popular Bitcoin wallet AQUA, has raised $5 million in seed funding to enhance the development of its Bitcoin-focused superapp.
₿Trump Administration Could Significantly Influence Crypto Landscape: Bitwise CEO
Bitwise CEO Horsley said that Trump administration may “unfreeze” mergers and acquisitions, allowing major companies to expand further.
🤝 Ripple CEO Credits Trump Bull Market as US-Based Roles Dominate Hiring
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Trump’s pro-crypto stance has fueled optimism, prompting the company’s increased US hiring and deal activity.
👨⚖️ John Deaton Offers to Lead Trump-Era Probe Into Alleged Crypto Crackdown 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0'
John Deaton has proposed leading a Trump administration investigation into the rumored "Operation Chokepoint 2.0."
🤬 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.
🚨Vietnamese Police Arrest Four Suspects in Crypto Scam Amid Global Crackdown on Crypto-Linked Schemes
Vietnamese police arrested four suspects for defrauding 200+ victims of $157K through a crypto scam involving fake mining schemes. Efforts to combat such scams continue globally.
✅ GSR Secures FCA Approval for Crypto Trading and Liquidity Services in the UK
GSR, a major crypto trading and liquidity provider, has obtained regulatory approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
📈 Crypto Products See $585M Inflows in First 3 Days of 2025 Despite Year-End Outflows
Digital asset investment products kicked off 2025 with inflows of $585 million in the first three days of the year.
🧲 UAE to Attract Crypto Ventures Amid EU's Stringent MiCA Regulation: Experts
The UAE is poised to become a key destination for crypto and stablecoin ventures seeking refuge from the MiCA regulation.
🚀 Trump-Led Bitcoin Rally Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Fed's January Rate Decision: 10x Research
A potential Bitcoin rally, anticipated to gain momentum ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, may face challenges later in the month.
💵 MARA Lent Out 7,377 Bitcoin in 2024 to Cover Mining Costs
Bitcoin mining company MARA, formerly known as Marathon Digital, lent out 7,377 Bitcoin (BTC) in 2024 to generate additional income.
🏦 Japan's Metaplanet Gears Up for a 10K BTC Stash in 2025
Japan’s Metaplanet plans to scale its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC this year, using advanced capital market strategies to accelerate its crypto growth.
📈 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.