Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ crypto risks but urges regulation
Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities.
BTC price risks $20K crash: 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin traders rapidly adjust their short-term BTC price outlook as support fails and BTC/USD heads further below $100,000.
Your VASP license won’t save you anymore
Relying solely on VASP licenses and superficial compliance policies isn’t enough.
Phishing fears as trade in crypto event attendees’ details revealed
Cointelegraph obtained data set samples packed with sensitive information of crypto conference attendees that could be a treasure trove for
Italy fines OpenAI $15M over data protection, privacy breaches
Italy’s privacy watchdog ordered OpenAI to conduct a six-month public awareness campaign to promote how ChatGPT collects and uses data.
Metaplanet buys the dip with biggest-ever 620 Bitcoin buy
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet purchased $60 million worth of Bitcoin, the largest BTC buy it has made since it started
Bitcoin sees first major weekly price decline since Trump’s election win
Bitcoin is now down around 11% after reaching its all-time high price of $108,135 on Dec. 17.
Saylor floats US crypto framework with $81T Bitcoin reserve plan
Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor has pitched a US crypto framework, saying a strategic digital asset policy can strengthen the dollar
Australia’s ‘Barefoot Investor’ takes on crypto scammers stealing his likeness
Australian investing and finance educator Scott Pape, known as the “Barefoot Investor,” has broken down the secrets behind WhatsApp group
US Bitcoin reserve could slash national debt 35% by 2049: VanEck
VanEck has said a US Bitcoin reserve could majorly slash the national debt if the cryptocurrency grows to $42.3 million
Trump appoints former college football player Bo Hines to head crypto council
Bo Hines will work under Donald Trump’s crypto and AI czar, David Sacks, on the incoming presiden’ts crypto council in
Securitize proposes BlackRock BUIDL fund as collateral for Frax USD
According to RWA.XYZ, BlackRock’s US dollar Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund has roughly $549 million in assets under management.
SUI, BGB, ENA and VIRTUAL show strength as Bitcoin looks for direction
Bitcoin’s recovery toward $100,000 could attract buyers to SUI, BGB, ENA, and VIRTUAL.
Trump nominates Stephen Miran as Council of Economic Advisors chairman
“I’m a huge believer in innovation, in powering the betterment of mankind, and increasing prosperity,” Miran recently said in a
MicroStrategy Bitcoin purchases surpass 2021 bull market levels
According to MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor, the company currently holds 439,000 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $27 billion.
Bitcoin social sentiment drops to yearly low, signaling BTC breakout
Bitcoin could see another week of correction before it manages to recover above $100,000, based on historical chart patterns.
Quantum computing will fortify Bitcoin signatures: Adam Back
The post-quantum era is still “several decades away,” but it could be a net positive for the Bitcoin network’s security.
What are compressed NFTs and minting cNFTs
Compressed NFTs (cNFTs) are space-efficient NFTs, and to mint them, you need to use a platform that supports cNFT compression
Interpol issues 'Red Notice' for Hex founder Richard Heart
Interpol has issued a “Red Notice” for Hex founder Richard Schueler, also known as Richard Heart, for allegedly committing tax
Former Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks takes board seat at MicroStrategy
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy has added three new members to its board of directors, including former Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks, who
BTC correction ‘almost done,’ Hailey Welch speaks out, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 15 – 21
Bitcoin correction approaching a conclusion, Hawk Tuah influencer releases statement, and more: Hodlers Digest
Jump Crypto subsidiary Tai Mo Shan settles with SEC for $123 million
The ensuing fallout from the Terra ecosystem collapse eventually caused Terraform Labs to shut down following a settlement with the
Relationship building is a hedge against debanking — OKX exec
Documents released on Dec. 6 show the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) asked banks to pause crypto-related activities.
Trust Wallet fixes disappearing balance glitch
Community members went on social media to report a Trust Wallet glitch that caused their crypto balances to disappear.
Spacecoin XYZ launches first satellite in outer space blockchain network
Spacecoin XYZ has taken its first step in launching its extra-terrestrial decentralized physical infrastructure network.
BTC price stampedes to $99.5K hours after record Bitcoin ETF outflow
Bitcoin buying led by Coinbase launches BTC price action back toward the six-figure mark.
Ethereum NFT collections drive weekly volume to $304M
Pudgy Penguins, LilPudgys, Azuki and Doodles topped last week’s charts as the best-performing collections.
Fake crypto liquidity pools: How to spot and avoid them
Discover the risks of fake crypto liquidity pools, common scam tactics and practical strategies to identify and steer clear of
Google to require FCA registration for crypto ads targeting the UK
Google said that advertisers who want to promote crypto exchanges and software wallets in the United Kingdom must be registered
If ETH ‘pullback continues,’ a $3K retrace remains in play — Analyst
Crypto analyst Rekt Capital says that Ether could keep consolidating between the $3,000 and $4,000 range, though a pullback to
Tether pours $775M into video-sharing platform Rumble
Tether has announced a $775 million strategic investment with video sharing platform Rumble just weeks after the platform announced it
Lack of proper indexing is throttling DApp speeds — Pangea CEO
Users typically leave an application that does not respond within three seconds, and Web3 apps can have load times of
2025 will be the year of AI agents, Web3 execs say
By 2025, more than 1 million AI agents could populate Web3, with staking and trading as likely early use cases,
SVM Sonic, Injective to roll out crosschain AI agent hub
Developers will soon be able to deploy Solana-based AI agent applications on Injective and bridge a variety of cryptocurrencies between
Crypto Biz: Coinbase vs. BiT Global $1B wBTC dispute
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Coinbase’s wBTC controversial delisting, Deutsche Bank’s blockchain, USDT in Europe, FTX creditors repayment and BVNK’s
Bitcoin correction ‘almost done’ as realized losses rise above weekly average
Bitcoin traders’ realized losses have likely peaked, possibly marking the bottom of the current BTC price sell-off.
EigenLayer restaking protocol's slashing testnet now live
According to data from DefiLlama, restaking protocol EigenLayer currently has approximately $15.4 billion in total value locked.
Metallicus acquires fintech operator connected to 70 credit unions
The acquisition brings Metal blockchain solutions to Bonifii’s portfolio of credit unions.
Ether ETFs poised to surge in 2025, analysts say
Strong price performance and staking could propel Ether ETF inflows in 2025, analysts say.
Price analysis 12/20: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, LINK, TON
A solid recovery in Bitcoin price is a hint that bulls have not given up on BTC and altcoins as
Hawk Tuah influencer speaks out after memecoin rug pull allegations
A memecoin bearing Haliey Welch’s likeness rose to a market capitalization of roughly $500 million after its launch on Dec.
Quantum BioPharma invests $1M in BTC, cryptos for treasury diversification
The company announced the acquisition of $1 million in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on Dec. 20, triggering a 10% drop
Bitcoin dips to $92K in 'optimal dip-buying' move as PCE boosts crypto
BTC price weakness finds support at familiar levels with Bitcoin traders seeing historical patterns playing out.
French regulator authorizes crypto operations for BPCE subsidiary
BPCE’s crypto subsidiary, Hexarq, is the second banking crypto outfit to receive a nod from French regulator AMF after Société
2024 in review: The UAE crypto legal chronicles
2024 cemented the UAE’s status as a global crypto hub as its landscape changed substantially with new stablecoin regulations, tax
Cathie Wood foresees startup M&A surge, $1M Bitcoin under Trump
Cathie Wood predicts a surge in M&A activity under Trump’s administration, driven by deregulation and reduced FTC barriers.
Blockchain broadens music royalty access on Audius with ICE deal
A new multi-territory licensing agreement between Audius and ICE opens up royalty opportunities for over 330,000 music rights holders.
Barclays-backed Copper withdraws UK crypto license application
The UK FCA previously said that almost 90% of annual crypto license applications had failed as of September.
Ethereum layer 2s hold $13.5B stablecoin supply
Ethereum layer-2 networks now lock over $13.5 billion in stablecoins, driving total market capitalization to $205 billion.
Bitcoin ETFs hit by record $671.9M outflows in 1 day
Bitcoin ETFs saw a record $671.9M outflows on Dec. 19, coinciding with Bitcoin’s price dip and marketwide liquidations.
Bankrupt Cryptopia exchange distributes $225M to hack victims
Initially owing creditors $4.2 million, Cryptopia’s liquidator Grant Thornton has distributed at least $225 million in crypto to hack victims
Bitcoin whale support includes mid-$60K zone in new BTC price warning
BTC price downside is due to produce new long-term lows before recovering, according to an analyst who predicted the breakout
What is a seed phrase, and why is it important?
It’s crucial to securely back up and store your seed phrase in multiple safe places, ensuring that you’re the only
Firm building decentralized supercomputer attracts 1.5M nodes during testnet
Nexus said the testnet results show that there’s “early excitement” for a shared supercomputer.
El Salvador buys 11 BTC only a day after reaching a deal with IMF
El Salvador purchased 11 Bitcoin a day after reaching a $1.4 million IMF loan deal that called for a reduction
Crypto chatter about ‘buying the dip’ hits 8-month high: Santiment
The ratio of mentions on social media of “buying the dip” ramped up as Bitcoin dropped below the six-figure price
SEC simultaneously approves Hashdex, Franklin’s Bitcoin-Ether ETFs
Securities exchange NYSE Arca has also expressed interest in listing a Grayscale crypto index ETF holding a diverse basket of
Crypto liquidations hit $1B as traders were ‘unprepared for bad news’
A crypto analyst says we are yet to see the “Santa rally” the market has been hoping for after $1
Tornado Cash dev wants charges dropped after court said OFAC ‘overstepped’
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm has petitioned a judge to drop the criminal charges against him after an appeals court
Aptos co-founder and CEO Mo Shaikh steps down to ‘start new chapter’
Mo Shaikh, who co-founded the firm in 2021 alongside Avery Ching said he would stay on board at Aptos Labs
Rise of MicroStrategy clones, Asia dominates crypto adoption: Asia Express 2024 review
Will the real “MicroStrategy of Asia” please step forward? Almost half of top 20 countries for crypto adoption are in
Investor lawsuit filed against Hawk Tuah memecoin creators, partners
“The HAWK Token exhibits all the characteristics of an unregistered security under established legal precedent,” litigants claimed.
A Bitcoin Reserve Act may end crypto’s 4-year boom-bust cycle
The Bitcoin Reserve Act could break the Halving cycle. Is this four year cycle going to play out differently, will
Ragnarok Landverse: Genesis to debut on Ronin in early 2025
Gamers of a certain age will feel the nostalgic pull of the Web3 incarnation of a 2000s MMORPG fan favorite.
AI and account abstraction to fuel next-gen stablecoins — WeFi founder
The current stablecoin market cap is approximately $204 billion, but the sector remains highly centralized.
Craig Wright given suspended one-year sentence for contempt of court
A UK court ruled in March that Craig Wright was not Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but he continued to file
Bollinger Bands point to explosive Bitcoin price upside, but how high?
A widely used Bitcoin technical analysis indicator suggests that BTC is on the verge of a “walk up” toward new
Bitcoin DeFi project Solv to launch native token on Hyperliquid
It will be among the first tokens to launch on Hyperliquid, a layer-1 network specializing in trading.
North Korean hackers stole $1.3B in crypto in 2024 — Chainalysis
Hackers connected to the reclusive nation whose entities are often targeted by US sanctions reportedly doubled the amount of crypto
Bitcoin price has legs above $100K despite holders booking record profits — Analysis
The Bitcoin market has yet to reach the unsustainable euphoria typically observed at the peaks of previous BTC price bull
BIS consultative group proposes retail CBDC architecture
According to a BIS report, Jamaica, Nigeria, China, Sweden, the Bahamas and Peru have CBDC programs in various stages of
MARA acquires $1.5B in Bitcoin to date with convertible notes
It’s beginning to look like a race as miners scramble to buy Bitcoin before its price keeps rallying.
Chainalysis acquires Web3 security firm Hexagate
The buyout marks a pivot toward threat prevention for Chainalysis.
Coinbase Advanced trading activity surges in 2024: Report
Derivatives trading products saw rapid growth, suggesting that professional traders were actively seeking exposure to cryptocurrencies.
Allo secures $100M Bitcoin-backed credit facility
The Bitcoin-tied credit line was funded by a consortium of lenders, including Greengage and a “long-standing” US institution.
Bitfinex hacker speaks out after sentencing
Ilya Lichtenstein urged his social media followers not to blame his wife — also implicated in money laundering — for
The 1 true sign an NFT bull market is back on: Wale, NFT Collector
NFT Collector Wale reveals the one true sign to look out for that NFTs are set to reclaim their 2021
Don't be afraid of quantum computers
Blockchain technology has a clear path to quantum-resistant security. Quantum computing challenges cryptography, but zero-knowledge proofs offer a solution.
Dave Stewart: Live events are key to Web3 music loyalty
SongBits, the platform from Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, is driving Web3 music forward with live events spotlighting new voices, supporting charity
Ripple Labs’ RLUSD stablecoin: Everything you need to know
RLUSD, a stablecoin by Ripple Labs, is pegged to the US dollar, ensuring a 1:1 value backed by cash or
Bitcoin trader sees 'larger' BTC price dip next month as $100K holds
Bearish BTC price calls are back after the Federal Reserve sours the mood for Bitcoin and risk assets.
German watchdog orders Worldcoin to delete data collected illegally
German regulators demand compliance changes from World ID after a biometric data investigation.
Hashing It Out: 2025 and beyond: DePIN’s role in the next crypto wave
In this Hashing It Out episode, Tom Trowbridge of Fluence Labs explains how decentralized networks could outperform tech giants with
Nigerian SEC tightens crypto marketing rules
The SEC’s new rules on digital asset promotions aim to “curb the menace” of social media influencers promoting unregulated crypto
‘Insane’: Crypto hodler’s at risk from Scandinavia’s tax ‘hit lists’
Scandinavian countries disclose tax records and addresses of crypto hodlers, providing criminals with a list of potential targets.
Crypto thieves score big on centralized services, private keys in 2024
Crypto hackers had a busy year in 2024 and cybersecurity experts warn that continued advances in artificial intelligence could bring
Hut 8 surpasses $1B in Bitcoin holdings after $100M acquisition
Hut 8 has acquired 990 Bitcoin for $100 million, boosting its total BTC holdings to over $1 billion as institutional
10% of Ethereum validators signal gas limit increase
Ethereum core developer Eric Connor said increasing gas limits could result in a 15% to 33% reduction in transaction fees.
Binance.US plans to restore USD services in early 2025 — Interim CEO
Binance CEO Richard Teng recently said it was “premature” to discuss the exchange’s return in the US.
Solana DApp revenue reaches $365M in November 2024, led by memecoins
Despite the controversy faced by the platform, Pump.fun earned $106 million in DApp revenue in November.