Bonk Rockets 30% to Lead Dog Meme Rebound; Floki Termed 'Utility Token' by CFTC

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2024. Dec. 21. 11:06

Bonk Rockets 30% to Lead Dog Meme Rebound; Floki Termed 'Utility Token' by CFTC Memecoins are known for their high volatility and tend to outperform major tokens during price rallies, serving as a leveraged bet

Tether Takes $775M Stake in Video-Sharing Platform Rumble; RUM Shares Soar 41%

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2024. Dec. 20. 22:15

Tether Takes $775M Stake in Video-Sharing Platform Rumble; RUM Shares Soar 41% Tether Takes $775M Stake in Video-Sharing Platform Rumble; RUM Shares Soar 41%

DeFi Protocol Usual's Surge Catapults Hashnote's Tokenized Treasury Over BlackRock's BUIDL

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2024. Dec. 20. 20:16

DeFi Protocol Usual's Surge Catapults Hashnote's Tokenized Treasury Over BlackRock's BUIDL Hashnote's USYC is the primary backing asset of the red-hot decentralized finance protocol Usual, whose USD0 stablecoin zoomed over $1 billion market capitalization in a few months.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Teases AI Platform Targeting Early 2025 Debut

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2024. Dec. 20. 19:07

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Teases AI Platform Targeting Early 2025 Debut The company, known for its $140 billion U.S. dollar stablecoin USDT, has made significant efforts to expand beyond its stablecoin operations this year.

The Future Is AI-Centric, and Blockchains Need to Be as Well

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2024. Dec. 20. 17:57

The Future Is AI-Centric, and Blockchains Need to Be as Well For successful AI-blockchain integrations to become a reality, the infrastructure underpinning them needs a complete overhaul.

Agents of Evolution: Crypto’s Next Act

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2024. Dec. 20. 17:36

Agents of Evolution: Crypto’s Next Act On-chain agents combine the best features of memecoins and NFTs into a new asset class that will change the way people use their crypto.

Hailey Welch 'Fully Cooperating' With Lawyers Suing Over Failed HAWK Crypto

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2024. Dec. 20. 15:51

Hailey Welch 'Fully Cooperating' With Lawyers Suing Over Failed HAWK Crypto Hawk Tuah girl broke days of silence to say she wants to hold those responsible to account.

How Aggregation and Decentralized AI Will Completely Reshape Blockchains in 2025

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2024. Dec. 20. 15:42

How Aggregation and Decentralized AI Will Completely Reshape Blockchains in 2025 Transformative breakthroughs will finally enable blockchains to scale seamlessly and deliver on the promise of a fully connected “Internet of Value.”

How a Journalist Went From Exposing Mexican Cartels to Losing His Crypto Life Savings

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2024. Dec. 20. 15:20

How a Journalist Went From Exposing Mexican Cartels to Losing His Crypto Life Savings Olivier Acuña had to keep his wits about him to survive as a reporter. Then he worked in crypto and got scammed out of $400,000.

What Happened to Bitcoin's Santa Rally?

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2024. Dec. 20. 14:35

What Happened to Bitcoin's Santa Rally? Historically, the fourth quarter is the bitcoin's best; this year it's underperforming.

Bitcoin Plunges to $93K, Dogecoin Down 27% as Crypto Bloodbath Goes On

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2024. Dec. 20. 12:58

Bitcoin Plunges to $93K, Dogecoin Down 27% as Crypto Bloodbath Goes On Bitcoin Plunges to $93K, Dogecoin Down 27% as Crypto Bloodbath Goes On

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Have Sold 1M BTC Since September: Van Straten

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2024. Dec. 20. 11:07

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Have Sold 1M BTC Since September: Van Straten Bitcoin is at the biggest discount to its record high since the U.S. election.

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Withdraws U.K Registration Application

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2024. Dec. 20. 10:31

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Withdraws U.K Registration Application The decision is part of the company's strategic shift to focus on markets such as the U.S., Europe and the Middle East

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record Withdrawals as CME Futures Premium Signals Weaker Demand

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2024. Dec. 20. 09:32

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record Withdrawals as CME Futures Premium Signals Weaker Demand The exchange-traded funds lost a record $671.9 million as bitcoin extended post-Fed losses below $100,000.

Dogecoin's 11% Drop Leads Losses in Crypto Majors as Bitcoin Sours Festive Mood

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2024. Dec. 20. 06:28

Dogecoin's 11% Drop Leads Losses in Crypto Majors as Bitcoin Sours Festive Mood “We believe the root cause of the morning’s crash to be the market’s overly bullish positioning,” QCP traders said in a Friday note.

As Bitcoin's Post-Fed Price Dip Extends, This Key Contrary Indicator Offers Fresh Hope: Godbole

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2024. Dec. 20. 05:36

As Bitcoin's Post-Fed Price Dip Extends, This Key Contrary Indicator Offers Fresh Hope: Godbole A key contrary indicator is flashing green offering hope to BTC bulls anticipating a renewed upswing into six figures.

Could Bitcoin Become DeFi’s Collateral of Choice? Lombard Finance Says So

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2024. Dec. 19. 22:12

Could Bitcoin Become DeFi’s Collateral of Choice? Lombard Finance Says So Lombard Finance aims to produce a yield-bearing bitcoin token, and potentially unleash a new wave of liquidity into the DeFi ecosystem.

Aptos Labs CEO Mo Shaikh Quits; Avery Ching to Take His Place

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2024. Dec. 19. 21:30

Aptos Labs CEO Mo Shaikh Quits; Avery Ching to Take His Place The Aptos co-founder is sticking around as a strategic adviser, though.

AI Agents Could Form Nation on Crypto Rails

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2024. Dec. 19. 21:03

AI Agents Could Form Nation on Crypto Rails Agentic experiments this year mean that an AI network state may not be far away, says Youbi Capital’s Ivo Entchev.

Will AI Agents Form a Nation on Crypto Rails?

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2024. Dec. 19. 21:03

Will AI Agents Form a Nation on Crypto Rails? Agentic experiments this year mean that an AI network state may not be far away, says Youbi Capital’s Ivo Entchev.

Bitcoin Dips Below $96K While CoinDesk 20 Plunges 10% Amid Fed-Spurred Rout; SOL Surrenders Post-Election Rally

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2024. Dec. 19. 19:38

Bitcoin Dips Below $96K While CoinDesk 20 Plunges 10% Amid Fed-Spurred Rout; SOL Surrenders Post-Election Rally Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish comments Wednesday on rate cuts have rattled investors across asset classes.

The Ownership Paradox: Why Blockchain Games Have Betrayed Digital Property Rights

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2024. Dec. 19. 19:18

The Ownership Paradox: Why Blockchain Games Have Betrayed Digital Property Rights Digital asset ownership is both a defining feature of blockchain games and a significant barrier, reflecting the complexities of blockchain gaming’s evolution.

2025 Will Be the Year of Decentralization: 5 Predictions

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2024. Dec. 19. 18:45

2025 Will Be the Year of Decentralization: 5 Predictions Bitcoin and other decentralized technologies such as DePIN will really come into their own in 2025, forecasts the COO of Unstoppable Domains.

Bitcoin in Bhutan: Charting Its Own Course of Economic Development

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2024. Dec. 19. 16:49

Bitcoin in Bhutan: Charting Its Own Course of Economic Development Bhutan is one of the largest sovereign holders of bitcoin. Hyla Fund’s Paola Origel visits and finds a small landlocked country punching above its weight.

El Salvador to Shut or Sell Chivo Crypto Wallet as Part of $3.5B IMF Deal

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2024. Dec. 19. 16:10

El Salvador to Shut or Sell Chivo Crypto Wallet as Part of $3.5B IMF Deal The country's concessions include that taxes must be paid in U.S. dollars, not bitcoin, and bitcoin acceptance will be made voluntary in the private sector.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX Declines 3.7% as Index Trades Lower

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2024. Dec. 19. 14:37

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX Declines 3.7% as Index Trades Lower Internet Computer also fell 3.7%, joining Avalanche as a top underperformer.

More Than Half of Crypto Tokens Debuted in 2024 Were Malicious: Blockaid

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2024. Dec. 19. 14:00

More Than Half of Crypto Tokens Debuted in 2024 Were Malicious: Blockaid As much as $1.4 billion was lost to crypto scams and fraud in 2024, Blockain said.

Founder of DeFi Giant Curve Gets Liquidated Again as CRV Slumps

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2024. Dec. 19. 13:38

Founder of DeFi Giant Curve Gets Liquidated Again as CRV Slumps Curve founder Michael Egorov played down the $882,000 liquidation on X.

Razzlekhan's Husband, the Bitfinex Hacker, Makes First Public Statement Since Arrest

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2024. Dec. 19. 12:24

Razzlekhan's Husband, the Bitfinex Hacker, Makes First Public Statement Since Arrest In a video posted to X, Ilya Lichtenstein reiterates he acted alone in stealing 120,000 bitcoin, denying a Netflix documentary's speculation.

VIX's Second-Largest Spike in History Indicates a Local Bottom for Bitcoin: Van Straten

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2024. Dec. 19. 12:00

VIX's Second-Largest Spike in History Indicates a Local Bottom for Bitcoin: Van Straten The VIX jumped 74% yesterday after a 25bps rate cut and a hawkish outlook from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Craig Wright Receives Suspended Jail Sentence for Contempt of Court

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2024. Dec. 19. 11:54

Craig Wright Receives Suspended Jail Sentence for Contempt of Court Wright's suit for intellectual property rights related to bitcoin violated a court order imposed after his claim to be bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto was ruled to be false.

Craig Wright Faces Demand for Two-Year Prison Sentence in Contempt-of-Court Case

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2024. Dec. 19. 11:54

Craig Wright Faces Demand for Two-Year Prison Sentence in Contempt-of-Court Case COPA claims Wright's attempt to sue for intellectual property rights related to bitcoin violate a July court order.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Buys $100M BTC Boosting Total Total Stash to $1B

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2024. Dec. 19. 11:30

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Buys $100M BTC Boosting Total Total Stash to $1B The miner bought about 968 bitcoin for average price of around $101,710 each.

Bitcoin Miners Are Expected to be Profitable in December, Jefferies Says

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2024. Dec. 19. 11:26

Bitcoin Miners Are Expected to be Profitable in December, Jefferies Says November was a strong month for the miners as the rally in bitcoin outpaced the rise in the network hashrate, the report said.

U.S. Listed Spot Bitcoin ETFs on the Verge of Surpassing Gold ETFs

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2024. Dec. 19. 10:10

U.S. Listed Spot Bitcoin ETFs on the Verge of Surpassing Gold ETFs U.S. spot-listed bitcoin ETFs currently have an AUM of $120 billion compared to gold's $125 billion.

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Swaps Its cbBTC for WBTC After Sun Joins as Adviser

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2024. Dec. 19. 09:36

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Swaps Its cbBTC for WBTC After Sun Joins as Adviser The swap took place Wednesday, the same day BiT Global lost a court case seeking to prevent Coinbase delisting WBTC.

Hawkish Fed Has Bitcoin Market Feeling Most Fearful in 3 Months

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2024. Dec. 19. 07:13

Hawkish Fed Has Bitcoin Market Feeling Most Fearful in 3 Months Short-term BTC puts are in demand after hawkish Fed dented the bullish sentiment in risk assets.

Bitcoin's Nosedive to Under $100K Shaves $700M Crypto Longs, XRP Drops 5%

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2024. Dec. 19. 06:24

Bitcoin's Nosedive to Under $100K Shaves $700M Crypto Longs, XRP Drops 5% XRP and DOGE futures recorded an unusually high $70 million in liquidations, indicative of rising speculative activity in majors.

Crypto for Advisors: 'Tis the Season for Giving (Bitcoin)

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2024. Dec. 19. 00:39

Crypto for Advisors: 'Tis the Season for Giving (Bitcoin) 'Tis the season of giving, bitcoin donations and their benefits.

Crypto’s Estate Planning Problem: A Wake-Up Call

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2024. Dec. 18. 20:44

Crypto’s Estate Planning Problem: A Wake-Up Call U.S. tax changes set for 2025 mean digital asset holders should consider strategies to protect their wealth, say Jeff Verdon, Moish Peltz and Kyle Lawrence.

'DeFi on Bitcoin' Gets a Boost as BOB L2 Integrates $6B BTC Staking Protocol Babylon

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2024. Dec. 18. 20:36

'DeFi on Bitcoin' Gets a Boost as BOB L2 Integrates $6B BTC Staking Protocol Babylon The integration allows BOB, a "hybrid L2," to use Bitcoin as its anchor chain where transactions with assets from other chains can be irreversibly recorded.

How Wall Street’s Relationship With Bitcoin Will Transform in 2025: 5 Predictions

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2024. Dec. 18. 20:08

How Wall Street’s Relationship With Bitcoin Will Transform in 2025: 5 Predictions From MicroStrategy splitting its stock to major banks acquiring crypto firms, bitcoin is about to enter its “Wall Street” era.

Deutsche Bank's L2 Blockchain to Be 'Public and Permissioned,' Says Tech Partner

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2024. Dec. 18. 19:19

Deutsche Bank's L2 Blockchain to Be 'Public and Permissioned,' Says Tech Partner The banking giant is building a rollup on Ethereum using Matter Labs' ZKsync technology.

Bitcoin Slips to $101K, Altcoins Spiraling on Federal Reserve's Hawkish Tone

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2024. Dec. 18. 19:14

Bitcoin Slips to $101K, Altcoins Spiraling on Federal Reserve's Hawkish Tone The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points as expected, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish press conference

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Slips Below $104K on Hawkish Tone

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2024. Dec. 18. 19:14

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Slips Below $104K on Hawkish Tone The price of bitcoin, already lower from yesterday, dipped below $104,000 in the minutes following the announcement.

Three Predictions For 2025

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2024. Dec. 18. 17:45

Three Predictions For 2025 2024 has been a pivotal year for crypto. However, the real turning point is still to come. Here are three predictions for 2025 that could help ignite it, says Marcin Kazmierczak.

Kraken’s Ink Layer-2 Goes Live

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2024. Dec. 18. 17:41

Kraken’s Ink Layer-2 Goes Live The team had originally planned for Ink to go live in early 2025, so the launch of the main network is ahead of schedule.

Out With the “Altcoin,” in With the Asset Class

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2024. Dec. 18. 17:23

Out With the “Altcoin,” in With the Asset Class It’s time to retire the “altcoin” moniker and embrace crypto as an asset class, says Max Freccia.

Trump Administration Has Already Unlocked 'New Era' for U.S. Crypto: JPMorgan

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2024. Dec. 18. 15:59

Trump Administration Has Already Unlocked 'New Era' for U.S. Crypto: JPMorgan The worst regulatory environment for crypto markets is behind us, the report said.

WBTC Episode 'Reopened Old Wounds' of Centralized Failures: Bitcoin Builders Association

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2024. Dec. 18. 15:00

WBTC Episode 'Reopened Old Wounds' of Centralized Failures: Bitcoin Builders Association The venture between BitGo and BiT Global provided a reminder of the distrust many BTC holders still have for centralized custody, according to a new report

Solana Smashes Record With 66.9M Daily Transactions as Pengu Token Debuts

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2024. Dec. 18. 14:35

Solana Smashes Record With 66.9M Daily Transactions as Pengu Token Debuts PENGU's debut sparked a surge on the Solana blockchain, resulting in more transactions than the combined activity of other leading blockchains.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC Falls 7.6%, As Nearly All Assets Trade Lower

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2024. Dec. 18. 14:24

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC Falls 7.6%, As Nearly All Assets Trade Lower Filecoin joined Litecoin as a top underperformer, declining 6.2% from Tuesday.

Coinbase Alums Patchwork Take Next Step Toward No-Code Blockchain Development

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2024. Dec. 18. 14:00

Coinbase Alums Patchwork Take Next Step Toward No-Code Blockchain Development Patchwork Create is another foundational step towards building no-code applications.

Bitcoin's Memecoin-Like 'Runes' Get a Boost With AMM Launch on Stacks

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2024. Dec. 18. 14:00

Bitcoin's Memecoin-Like 'Runes' Get a Boost With AMM Launch on Stacks Bitflow's automated market maker uses Stacks' Nakamoto upgrade with the aim of addressing some shortcomings inhibiting Runes trading.

RWA-Focused Network Plume Raises $20M from Brevan Howard and Others Ahead of Mainnet Launch

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2024. Dec. 18. 13:05

RWA-Focused Network Plume Raises $20M from Brevan Howard and Others Ahead of Mainnet Launch The platform has brought over $4 billion of traditional assets on-chain, ranging from renewable energy projects to mineral rights and private credit.

Custody Firm Taurus Partners With Temenos Bringing Crypto Wallets to Thousands of Banks

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2024. Dec. 18. 13:00

Custody Firm Taurus Partners With Temenos Bringing Crypto Wallets to Thousands of Banks Banks that use Temenos core software can now easily create crypto wallets and have exposure to any type of digital assets they want

WazirX's WRX Plunges 60% After Binance Delisting, Dampening Hopes of a 'Fresh Start'

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2024. Dec. 18. 12:32

WazirX's WRX Plunges 60% After Binance Delisting, Dampening Hopes of a 'Fresh Start' Delisting a token from major exchanges is often perceived as a lack of confidence in its viability or future, triggering negative market sentiment around the affected token.

Binance Abruptly Deletes Alpha Watchlist Tokens, Spurring Unforeseen Pump and Dump

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2024. Dec. 18. 11:52

Binance Abruptly Deletes Alpha Watchlist Tokens, Spurring Unforeseen Pump and Dump One trader lost $102,000 after getting swept up in the short-lived pump and dump.

Dogecoin Pup’s IP Owner Bags Rights to Neiro, Putting Namesake Memes in Focus

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2024. Dec. 18. 11:16

Dogecoin Pup’s IP Owner Bags Rights to Neiro, Putting Namesake Memes in Focus IP-backed meme tokens are quickly becoming a hot topic in crypto circles. The market is showing signs of being wary of unlicensed offerings.

NFTs Are Making a Comeback as Trading Volumes Surge: Galaxy Research

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2024. Dec. 18. 10:53

NFTs Are Making a Comeback as Trading Volumes Surge: Galaxy Research Leading marketplaces such as OpenSea, Blur and Magic Eden have seen increased activity since November, the report said.

Bitcoin Takes a Breather After Doji Candle in a Cautious Pre-Fed De-Risking

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2024. Dec. 18. 06:19

Bitcoin Takes a Breather After Doji Candle in a Cautious Pre-Fed De-Risking BTC takes a breather after an indecisive Tuesday, as the Fed is expected to cut rates Wednesday while signaling slower easing next year.

The Risks of Overbuilding Crypto Infrastructure

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2024. Dec. 17. 23:09

The Risks of Overbuilding Crypto Infrastructure Unlike previous eras of the internet, Web3 infrastructure has far outpaced applications development. Jesus Rodriguez explains why that could be a problem.

Coinbase Says It Nixed wBTC Because Justin Sun Posed 'Unacceptable Risk'

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2024. Dec. 17. 21:07

Coinbase Says It Nixed wBTC Because Justin Sun Posed 'Unacceptable Risk' BiT Global, issuer of the "wrapped bitcoin" token, "refused" to answer Coinbase's questions about Sun's involvement, the exchange said in a court filing.

Fed Rate Cut Guidance Will Exceed Wall Street’s Bearish Outlook

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2024. Dec. 17. 19:52

Fed Rate Cut Guidance Will Exceed Wall Street’s Bearish Outlook The cost of borrowing money will likely continue to drop, underpinning riskier assets like bitcoin, says Scott Garliss.

Next U.S. Senate Banking Chair Calls Crypto 'Next Wonder' of World

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2024. Dec. 17. 18:55

Next U.S. Senate Banking Chair Calls Crypto 'Next Wonder' of World Senator Tim Scott said the Senate will tackle crypto bills, and the incoming chair of the House Financial Services Committee said he hopes to pass them in 2025.

How MicroStrategy and Others Are Taking on Billions in Debt to Buy More Bitcoin

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2024. Dec. 17. 17:30

How MicroStrategy and Others Are Taking on Billions in Debt to Buy More Bitcoin Michael Saylor has raised $6 billion in convertible bonds, with $18 billion more to come. His strategy is unprecedented — here’s how it works.

Telegram's Tap-to-Earn Games Will Drive Web3 Gaming's Success in 2025

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2024. Dec. 17. 17:20

Telegram's Tap-to-Earn Games Will Drive Web3 Gaming's Success in 2025 If Web3 gaming is to reach its full potential as a catalyst for blockchain adoption, it needs to take a page from Telegram’s success.

Staking Will Define Bitcoin's Role in the Global Digital Economy in 2025

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2024. Dec. 17. 16:49

Staking Will Define Bitcoin's Role in the Global Digital Economy in 2025 As a significant third native use case for bitcoin, staking will increase bitcoin’s impact on the world's stage.

Stablecoin Payments Platform BVNK Raises $50M to Fuel U.S. Expansion

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2024. Dec. 17. 16:39

Stablecoin Payments Platform BVNK Raises $50M to Fuel U.S. Expansion The investment round was led by Haun Ventures and included contributions from Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global.

U.S. Shuts Down North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Network

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2024. Dec. 17. 16:31

U.S. Shuts Down North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Network OFAC says a front company in the UAE had been converting crypto into cash for North Korea.

Nigeria Arrests Almost 800 Over Crypto Scams: Reuters

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2024. Dec. 17. 15:11

Nigeria Arrests Almost 800 Over Crypto Scams: Reuters Nigeria has been clamping down on illegal activity regarding crypto in the country.

Decentralization Is Why We Fight for Crypto

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2024. Dec. 17. 14:51

Decentralization Is Why We Fight for Crypto Digital asset laws should enshrine decentralization standards, helping to guard against volatility, scams and casino culture, says a16z’s Miles Jennings.

Pudgy Penguins PENGU Token Debuts at $2.3B Market Cap

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2024. Dec. 17. 14:32

Pudgy Penguins PENGU Token Debuts at $2.3B Market Cap $90 million worth of PENGU has traded in its first hour of release.

Ethereum's ENS Identity System Picks Consensys' Tech for Its Layer-2

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2024. Dec. 17. 14:00

Ethereum's ENS Identity System Picks Consensys' Tech for Its Layer-2 The Ethereum Name Service's forthcoming Namechain will be based on Linea, a zero-knowledge rollup.

Bitcoin Holder Semler Scientific's Shares Now Available for Options Trading

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2024. Dec. 17. 13:47

Bitcoin Holder Semler Scientific's Shares Now Available for Options Trading The medical device company adopted a bitcoin treasury strategy earlier this year and currently holds 2,084 tokens worth roughly $220 million.

Tether Invests in MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin Issuer StablR

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2024. Dec. 17. 13:00

Tether Invests in MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin Issuer StablR The crypto company behind USDT, the largest stablecoin, decided to shutter its own euro-pegged stablecoin and back smaller issuers that comply with the EU's MiCA regulations.

ESMA Publishes Final Guidance on MiCA Implementation Days Before Deadline

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2024. Dec. 17. 12:03

ESMA Publishes Final Guidance on MiCA Implementation Days Before Deadline The regulator is releasing final guidance to help member states get ready for MiCA which is set to take effect imminently, as some nations are trailing behind.

Revolut to Strengthen Crypto Fraud Protections With Added Security, Risk Scores

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2024. Dec. 17. 08:00

Revolut to Strengthen Crypto Fraud Protections With Added Security, Risk Scores The Revolut Pay enhanced due diligence API will be rolled out to crypto customers from start of 2025.

Bitcoin Traders No Longer Chasing Record Price Rally Like Before, Options Data Show

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2024. Dec. 17. 07:00

Bitcoin Traders No Longer Chasing Record Price Rally Like Before, Options Data Show The way options are currently priced indicates a more measured bullish sentiment compared to what we've witnessed recently.

British Columbia Maintains Bitcoin Mining Ban Despite Vancouver's 'BTC-Friendly City' Motion

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2024. Dec. 17. 05:48

British Columbia Maintains Bitcoin Mining Ban Despite Vancouver's 'BTC-Friendly City' Motion The Province home to Vancouver – which is exploring becoming a bitcoin-friendly city – maintains a ban on mining to preserve power for clean energy initiatives/

IP-Backed Meme Token CAT Bags Binance Spot Listing, Spiking Bullish Sentiment

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2024. Dec. 17. 04:15

IP-Backed Meme Token CAT Bags Binance Spot Listing, Spiking Bullish Sentiment Open interest in the token’s future products nearly doubled to over $60 million, showing a bump in expectations of further volatility with a bullish bias.

Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Attracts Frenzy Bids for 800 XRP Ahead of Release

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2024. Dec. 17. 02:10

Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Attracts Frenzy Bids for 800 XRP Ahead of Release While RLUSD’s price will always be redeemable for $1, some onchain “collectors” are likely bidding to be the first to hold the much-awaited Ripple stablecoin.

SEC Approves Crypto Wallet Maker Exodus to List on NYSE American After Denying It in May

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2024. Dec. 16. 18:33

SEC Approves Crypto Wallet Maker Exodus to List on NYSE American After Denying It in May Exodus will list under its current ticker on NYSE American at the open of trading on Dec. 18

2024 Was the Year of Breaking Through

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2024. Dec. 16. 16:02

2024 Was the Year of Breaking Through EY’s Paul Brody sees accelerated progress across the blockchain industry but warns speculative behavior on the fringes.

Ripple to Roll Out RLUSD Stablecoin on Dec. 17, Adds Former Central Bankers to Advisory Board

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2024. Dec. 16. 16:00

Ripple to Roll Out RLUSD Stablecoin on Dec. 17, Adds Former Central Bankers to Advisory Board The stablecoin will become broadly available to crypto users on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks beginning on Tuesday.

Avalanche Blockchain’s Largest-Ever Upgrade, 'Avalanche9000,' Is Live

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2024. Dec. 16. 15:56

Avalanche Blockchain’s Largest-Ever Upgrade, 'Avalanche9000,' Is Live The technical changes are designed to attract developers to the ecosystem and let them create their own customized blockchains, known as subnets.

Paul Veradittakit: 8 Predictions For Crypto in 2025

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2024. Dec. 16. 15:09

Paul Veradittakit: 8 Predictions For Crypto in 2025 Rise of RWAs. BitcoinFi. Fintechs as crypto gateways, and more. Pantera Managing Partner forecasts an exciting year ahead for crypto assets and infrastructure.

How Web3 Consumer Apps Will Finally Break Out in 2025: 6 Predictions

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2024. Dec. 16. 15:09

How Web3 Consumer Apps Will Finally Break Out in 2025: 6 Predictions Web3 gaming will lead a wave of popular consumer apps and is well positioned to transition from a niche experiment to an innovative force.

How Trump Can Help Crypto on Day One

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2024. Dec. 16. 14:49

How Trump Can Help Crypto on Day One A simple executive order issued on Jan. 20 would pave the way for the crypto sector’s resurgence in the U.S.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Falls 11.3% Over Weekend, Leading Index Lower

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2024. Dec. 16. 14:18

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Falls 11.3% Over Weekend, Leading Index Lower Internet Computer joined Hedera as a top underperformer, declining 7.1%

Ethena Rolls Out Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock's BUIDL Token

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2024. Dec. 16. 14:00

Ethena Rolls Out Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock's BUIDL Token The protocol's governance token ENA rallied over the weekend as Donald Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial invested in the token.

Ethena Rolls Out Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock's BUIDL Token

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2024. Dec. 16. 13:42

Ethena Rolls Out Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock's BUIDL Token The protocol's governance token ENA rallied over the weekend as Donald Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial invested in the token.