Dec. 30 marked the end of the implementation phase of the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, as authorities can enforce rules on certain crypto service providers operating in the EU.

Renowned tech visionary Balaji Srinivasan, former general partner of Andreessen Horowitz and CTO of Coinbase, explains why politicians are wrong about the internet, which evolved into a global field for collaboration and competition simultaneously.

DEX monthly trading volume surged significantly, surpassing $320 billion in December. Spot trading volume on centralized exchanges also surged, reaching more than $2.8 trillion in December.

As the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX prepares to repay its creditors, analysts are predicting the fund distribution will kick start a bullish cycle in 2025.

South Korea postpones concluding whether to lift the ban on corporate crypto investment to 2025. The Financial Services Commission officials are going to hold a Virtual Asset Committee in January 2025.

Digital assets platform MoonPay said it is among the first companies approved under Europe's cryptocurrency regulation. The company secured approval under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, passed by the European Parliament last year, according to a Monday (Dec. 30) press release.

The final days of a year are usually strong across the markets as lower volatility makes the impact of individual trades greater and as the holiday cheer lifts the spirits of investors.

Grayscale Investments has published its quarterly review, unveiling its top 20 crypto assets for Q1 2025. Each quarter, the Grayscale Research team evaluates “hundreds of digital assets” to guide the rebalancing of the FTSE/Grayscale Crypto Sectors family of indexes.

Grayscale, the leading asset manager has recently highlighted 6 new cryptocurrencies in its top picks for Q1 2025. The asset manager notes that Grayscale Resarch's ‘Top 20' represents a diversified set of assets across Crypto Sectors with high potential over the coming quarter. The new assets this quarter are HYPE, ENA, VIRTUAL, JUP, JTO, and GRASS.

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor predicts an end to the “war on crypto” under President-elect Trump.

The police in Hanoi disrupt a fraudulent scheme based on fake tokens and misleading promises.

Crypto.com has signed an agreement with Dubai Islamic Bank to introduce Sharia-compliant products and expand its footprint in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The post Crypto.com Partners with Dubai Islamic Bank to Launch Sharia-Compliant Products appeared first on Cryptonews.

Janover, a publicly-traded real estate platform tapping into artificial intelligence, is set to accept Bitcoin and crypto for payments. The Nasdaq-listed company announced on Dec.

In its recently released 2024 Financial Stability report, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) underscored the importance of regulating crypto activities amidst ongoing global efforts.

This approval marks a significant step forward for the company. It enables MoonPay to expand its crypto payment services throughout Europe.

Renowned crypto infrastructure service provider MoonPay marked a monumental stride on Monday, securing the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) approval in The Netherlands. This mover, aligning with the firm's expansion plans in Europe, has gained significant traction while empowering crypto payments across the region.

Grayscale Research has unveiled its updated list of the top 20 crypto assets for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting evolving market trends and key themes shaping the digital asset landscape. The revised list includes six new additions: Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), Jupiter (JUP), Jito (JTO), and Grass (GRASS).

Saturday, December 28, 2024 – Crypto All-Stars, the unified staking ecosystem for meme coins, has announced that its native token, $STARS, will soon be listed on its first centralized exchanges (CEXs). Since its debut on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) on December 23, 2024, $STARS has generated 2x returns for presale investors despite initial profit-taking.

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With MiCA approval, MoonPay can now provide its full range of services, including fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat payments, to customers across Europe.

TL;DR Sky Protocol, formerly MakerDAO, reported a record-breaking $22.18 million in revenue for December 2024, reflecting the DeFi sector's recovery. Factors driving this growth include increased usage of the native stablecoin DAI/USDS, with daily fees peaking at $1.3 million and DAI supply rising to $6.2 billion.

The Hanoi City Police Department exposed Million Smiles, a company running an elaborate crypto fraud. The scam targeted hundreds of individuals and businesses across Vietnam.

MoonPay, a crypto payment solutions provider, has officially received approval to operate under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, according to a Dec. 30 statement shared with CryptoSlate.

Grayscale Research added tokens for Hyperliquid, Ethena, Virtual Protocol, Jupiter, Jito and Grass to its 'Top 20' for Q1 2025.

Hanoi City Police recently dismantled several virtual currency trading floors that were found to be involved in fraudulent activities, leading to the arrest of key figures and the seizure of assets worth billions of VND.

Binance has now introduced Solv Protocol, a Bitcoin staking protocol with aspirations to build a Bitcoin and Bitcoin-native financial ecosystem.

The wait is nearly over for PAWS fans as the long-awaited airdrop is finally happening. After months of delays, the snapshot to decide token allocations is set for today, December 30, 2024.

As 2024 winds down, the crypto economy has flourished, growing by an impressive $1.62 trillion in value over the year. Interestingly, nine of the top ten gainers for the year turned out to be meme tokens, with only one utility token breaking into the elite group.

The Malaysian Securities Commission has ordered Bybit trading firm and its business chief to end operations. The media release highlighted that the exchange has operated in Malaysia without local certificates.

Crypto.com has inked a major deal with Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest Islamic bank in the United Arab Emirates. The crypto exchange revealed the collaboration via a press release on December 30, indicating it had entered into a memorandum of understanding with the bank. Per the Crypto.

Smart contracts ensure transparency, while user-owned wallets put control back to consumers

The blockchain-based Web3 advertising platform AdEx has announced a new tool called AdEx AURA to help advertisers and decentralized applications deliver more targeted and personalized experiences for users. AdEx AURA uses artificial intelligence to analyze user's on-chain activity on networks like Ethereum and Layer-2s such as Polygon and Arbitrum, so it can provide insights that

FTT token saw massive traction ahead of FTX repayments in January.

Scammers use a sophisticated type of wallet to trick wannabe thieves, who may lose small amounts of a token.

Today, December 30, 2024, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation has now fully come into force in the European Union (EU), marking a key moment for the cryptocurrency industry.

Vietnamese police thwarted a crypto scam that defrauded $1.17 million, saving 300 potential victims and uncovering fictitious tokens.

Robert Le at PitchBook predicts crypto VC funding to hit $18B in 2025. That's 50% more than the $12B the industry saw in 2024 but still far from the $30B invested in 2021.

Over the weekend, several crypto influencers—including popular AI-driven crypto influencer AIXBT—erroneously stated that bankrupt FTX distributions would commence in January. These claims fueled excitement about a possible market surge 2025, driven by the rumored $16 billion disbursement.

From hitting its prime and becoming one of the biggest crypto exchanges to bankruptcy in late 2022, the FTX collapse created a never-forgotten experience for the crypto industry. Now, a $16B FTX claims payout is taking shape with the court-approved Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, which will distribute funds to exchange customers and creditors.

MiCA regulation takes effect today, establishing rules for crypto markets, investor protection, stablecoin oversight, and licensing for service providers

Bybit, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced bbSOL Maxi Rewards, a new campaign in partnership with SOLV Protocol, according to the most recent reports shared with Finbold on Monday, December 30.

BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, introduced the Futures Martingale Strategy, a new trading solution designed to simplify advanced trading techniques.

As blockchain technology continues to advance, Web3 is entering a transformative phase defined by user-centric innovations, scalability breakthroughs, and real-world payment solutions. From app chains enhancing user experiences to Layer 3 innovations tackling scalability challenges, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for the crypto ecosystem.

The crypto legal clarity in UAE has helped Crypto.com and other web3-related companies to expand their services in the MENA region through Dubai in the recent past.

MoonPay, a crypto payments platform said it has received approval under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The post Moonpay Secures MiCA Approval in Europe appeared first on Cryptonews.

TL;DR Grayscale Research's latest quarterly update highlights the top 20 crypto assets with significant growth potential, reflecting the industry's dynamic nature. Six new assets added to the top 20 list include Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL), Jupiter (JUP), Jito (JTO), and Grass (GRASS). The update emphasizes three central market themes: U.S.

Andreessen Horowitz's blockchain arm, A16z Crypto, has criticized the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department over their new DeFi rules. In a Dec.

Leading asset management firm Grayscale on Monday nabbed considerable market attention, spotlighting six new crypto as its top pick for the upcoming quarter, Q1 2025. Amid the soaring cryptocurrency market in Q4 2024, the asset manager pointed out HYPE, ENA, VIRTUAL, JUP, JTO, and GRASS as some assets that have high potential over the coming