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,…
Dogecoin Soars 21% as Whales Accumulate, Galaxy Predicts $1 DOGE by 2025
Dogecoin (DOGE) has experienced a remarkable surge, gaining 21% over the past week, significantly outperforming other major memecoins like Shiba Inu, Pepe, and Bonk. At the time of publication, DOGE…
Phantom Crypto Wallet Refutes Airdrop Rumors, Confirms No Token Launch Plans
Phantom, a leading digital asset wallet, has dismissed rumors circulating in the cryptocurrency community about a potential token airdrop tied to its upcoming social discovery feature. In a Jan. 3…
Bitcoin Network Settles $19 Trillion in Transactions in 2024, Surpassing Previous Year
In 2024, the Bitcoin network saw a remarkable surge in transaction volume, with over $19 trillion settled across its platform, more than double the $8.7 trillion recorded in 2023. This…
Crypto’s Record-Breaking Year Sees Surge in Kidnappings and Ransom Schemes
Crypto traders are increasingly being targeted by kidnappers and extortionists, as highlighted by several recent high-profile cases. As the cryptocurrency market continues to surge, criminals are exploiting the growing sector,…
Solana Developers Introduce Quantum-Resistant Vault for Enhanced Security
Solana developers have launched a quantum-resistant vault, known as the “Solana Winternitz Vault,” designed to protect user funds from the potential threats posed by quantum computers. The vault utilizes a…
US Republican Lawmakers Demand Treasury Answers on Chinese Hack of Employee Workstations
Two US Republican lawmakers are urging the Treasury Department to provide answers regarding a Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack that compromised employee workstations. In a Dec. 31, 2024, letter to Treasury Secretary…
California Resident Files Lawsuit Against 3 Asia-Based Banks Over $1M Crypto Scam
A California resident has filed a lawsuit against three Asia-based banks, accusing them of neglecting necessary checks that could have prevented crypto scammers from defrauding him of nearly $1 million.…
New Code Fuels Rumors X Payments Launch May Be Imminent
A recent leak of the latest software code behind Elon Musk’s X platform has ignited speculation that the highly anticipated payments system, X Money, could be launching soon. The leak…
USDC Market Cap Jumps 80% from 2023 Lows as Onchain Activity Surges
The circulating supply of Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has seen a significant surge, rising 80% from its cyclical lows, as onchain activity continues to pick up momentum. According to data…
Morgan Stanley Considers Adding Crypto Trading to E-Trade Platform
Morgan Stanley, one of the largest asset management firms in the world, is reportedly considering adding cryptocurrency trading to its E-Trade online brokerage platform. According to a January 2 report…
KuCoin Launches New Point-of-Sale System to Enable Crypto Payments for Businesses
KuCoin, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has introduced a new point-of-sale (PoS) system that enables its users to make payments using their exchange balances. This new feature, known…
Celsius Challenges Court’s Rejection of $444M Claim in FTX Litigation
The defunct cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius has initiated an appeal against a judicial order that rejected its substantial financial claims in its bankruptcy proceedings. This move follows Judge John T.…
Binance Achieves 21st International Crypto License with Brazilian Authorization
Binance, the world’s foremost cryptocurrency exchange, has obtained its 21st international regulatory approval, this time from Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), the central bank of Brazil. This authorization is a…