Bitpanda Becomes Second Crypto Firm to Secure MiCA License in Germany
Austrian fintech unicorn Bitpanda has become the latest cryptocurrency firm to secure a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. Bitpanda announced on January 27 that…
Ethereum Can Evolve Faster Without Sacrificing Its Core Values, Says Paradigm
Ethereum developers could implement more protocol changes to adapt to changing market structures without compromising its core values, according to crypto venture capital firm Paradigm. “We think Ethereum’s core protocol…
Brazil Bans Worldcoin’s Crypto-Based Biometric Data Collection
Brazil’s data protection authority has ordered the company behind the biometric technology for the World ID project to stop offering crypto or financial compensation for collecting biometric data from its…
Bitcoin Wallets Holding $100 Surge to Near Record Levels
Onchain data reveals that the number of Bitcoin wallets holding at least $100 is approaching all-time highs. According to Binance, the number of wallet addresses holding $100 or more surged…
Brian Armstrong Calls for Overhaul of Coinbase Token Listing Process
The CEO of Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has proposed reevaluating the company’s asset listing process in response to the rapid surge in new token creations.…
Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Fueling Bullish Outlook with FOMO-Driven Entries
Bitcoin holders continue to accumulate during price dips, while short-term holders are buying into surges driven by FOMO (fear of missing out), signaling a bullish outlook for 2025, according to…
US House Committee Investigates Debanking of Crypto Industry Ties
The US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Republican lawmakers, is investigating claims that individuals or entities linked to the digital asset industry have been debanked due…
Cryptocurrency Sentiment Dips as Trump Tokens Crash
In the latest development in the cryptocurrency market, a meme token launched by First Lady Melania Trump has experienced a significant downturn. The token, introduced last week to symbolize the…
Trump Unveils $Trump Cryptocurrency as He Prepares for Presidency
Donald Trump has launched the $Trump cryptocurrency, marking a bold entry into the digital currency market as he prepares to assume office as the 47th President of the United States.…
Solana Soars 12% Amid Trump’s Memecoin Launch, Outshining Ether
Solana, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap excluding stablecoins, experienced a significant price surge on Saturday. According to Coin Metrics, the price of SOL increased by more than 12%, following…
Duolingo Shares Surge as Shift to Mandarin Learning Gains Momentum
Duolingo’s shares experienced a significant increase of nearly 7% on Thursday, driven by a surge in users signing up to learn Mandarin. This growth aligns with the increasing usage of…
South Korea Cracks Down on Unfair Crypto Trading Practices Under New Law
South Korean financial authorities have taken action against unfair cryptocurrency trading practices under the country’s investor protection regime. On January 16, 2025, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) reported its first…
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr to Step Down Amid Crypto Regulation Controversy
Michael Barr, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Vice Chair for Supervision, has announced his resignation, effective on February 28, 2025, or sooner if a successor is appointed. Barr’s departure follows growing…
Bitcoin and Gold “Debasement Trade” Poised for Long-Term Growth, JPMorgan Reports
A growing trend known as the “debasement trade” is likely to continue fueling demand for Bitcoin (BTC) and gold, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, according to…
Polymarket Users Bet on Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s Resignation Before Official Announcement
On January 6, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he would step down as the leader of the Liberal Party and resign from his position as prime minister once…
MicroStrategy Kicks off 2025 with 1,070 Bitcoin Purchase Announcement
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, revealed a fresh acquisition of 1,070 BTC made during the final two days of 2024. The announcement, made on January 6, highlighted that…
MiCA Could Boost Crypto Investment, Despite Overregulation Concerns
Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which came into full effect on December 30, is being hailed as a major step forward for the global cryptocurrency industry. As the first…
Global Crackdowns Target Cryptocurrency and AI Fraud
As 2025 begins, authorities around the world have ramped up their efforts to crack down on cryptocurrency scams and AI deepfake frauds. These schemes have swindled thousands of people across…
Jeju Island to Launch NFT Tourism Cards for Younger Visitors
Jeju Island in South Korea plans to introduce NFT-linked tourist cards in the second half of 2025, aiming to attract millennials and Generation Z. The cards will offer various perks,…
Speaker Johnson’s Push for Trump’s Agenda Faces Major Hurdles
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for an ambitious plan to pass President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda in “one big, beautiful bill.” The proposal includes border security, energy policy, tax reform,…