📽 It’s time for another weekly crypto roundup!
Matt Zahab and Rachel Wolfson are back with Episode 25, breaking down the latest crypto headlines.
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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!
🚀 Pump.fun Kicks Off 2024 with $14M Revenue Amid Continued Meme Coin Surge
Pump.fun has started 2024 on a high note, generating over $14 million in revenue on January 2 amid a continued surge in meme coins.
📈 Spot Ethereum ETFs Hit Record $2.08 Billion in Net Inflows in December
U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) set a record in December with over $2.08 billion in net inflows.
🚀 Memecoin Market Soared to $120B in 2024, Up from $20B
The memecoin market skyrocketed 500% in 2024, growing from $20B to $120B by year’s end.
#Memecoins #MemecoinMania
🚀 Steno Research Forecasts Crypto Boom in 2025: Bitcoin and Ether Poised for New Highs
Steno Research has projected a record-breaking year for cryptocurrencies in 2025, with Bitcoin and Ethereum expected to surge to new levels.
🚨 Celsius Appeals Decision Denying Its $444M Claim in FTX Case
Defunct crypto lender Celsius files an appeal to overturn a court ruling denying its $444M claim against FTX.
#Celsius #FTX
🚀 Floki DAO Unanimously Approves Liquidity Allocation for Floki ETP Creation
The Floki DAO has unanimously approved liquidity for the Floki ETP, set to launch on the SIX Swiss Exchange in early 2025.
🚨 FCA Crackdown Fails to Remove Half of Illegal Crypto Ads in UK: Report
📉 The FCA's crackdown on illegal crypto ads in the UK is falling short, with nearly half still online!
🇺🇸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.
🦄 Uniswap Teases Long-Awaited v4 Launch for 2025 After Missing 2024 Target
Uniswap has announced that its highly anticipated version 4 (v4) will be “coming soon” in 2025, after missing its initial Q3 2024 target.
🚀 HIVE Aims for 150% Growth by 2025 Following 47% Operational Surge in 2024
HIVE Digital Technologies is aiming for 150% growth by 2025, targeting 15 EH/s in Bitcoin mining.
📈 Will Crypto Adoption Increase in 2025?
Growing interest in crypto among everyday consumers could supercharge the bull run — and mean it's coming to an end.
🇮🇩 Indonesia Scrambles to Meet Deadline for Crypto Oversight Transfer to OJK
Indonesia’s crypto regulation transfer to OJK, set for Jan. 12, faces setbacks due to incomplete government frameworks.
#Indonesia #CryptoRegulation
📉 Crypto Losses Drop to $28.6M in December, Compared to $63.8M in November
The cryptocurrency industry saw a significant decline in losses from scams, exploits, and hacks as 2024 came to a close.
🔗Bitcoin DeFi Trends Predicated to Soar in 2025
Bitcoin DeFi is driving financial innovation in 2025, with liquid staking and decentralized lending leading the charge. Experts weigh in on BTC's role in mainstream adoption.
🤑 Crypto Predictions 2025: Where are the Biggest Opportunities?
Cryptonews has assembled a panel of experts to reveal the key trends that'll dominate the next 12 months.
📜 China Tightens Crypto Oversight with New Foreign Exchange Rules: Report
China has introduced stricter regulations to curb cryptocurrency-related activities, requiring banks to monitor and flag risky trades.