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In the US, former football star Robert “Bo” Hines has been appointed as executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, signaling yet another positive move for cryptocurrency policy.

Elvira Nabiullina, the Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, and Deputy Governor Alexei Zabotkin recently addressed the media following the bank's decision to keep the key interest rate at 21%, an unexpected move that has garnered attention.

A Nokia patent application showed that the company may be diving into digital asset encryption.

Bo Hines' appointment signals Trump's push to position the U.S. as a crypto leader.

The crypto market is experiencing a tumultuous period, with Bitcoin leading the bearish slump. While Bitcoin saw significant gains earlier this month, it has since experienced a sharp decline.

With his genius for bankrupting businesses – including a casino – who would have thought that people would be seriously taking financial cues from President-elect Donald Trump? Yet here we are.

Bullish, the parent company of CoinDesk, has fired three senior editors, including Editor-in-Chief Kevin Reynolds, amid controversy over editorial independence following the removal of an article about Tron founder Justin Sun's extravagant purchase. The post Bullish Fires CoinDesk Editors Amid Independence Controversy Over Justin Sun Article appeared first on Cryptonews.

Predictions are hard but here are 10 for 2025. These cover crypto, AI, blockchain and business.

While the cryptocurrency space provides a wealth of transformative potential for financial systems — and serves as an exciting market for speculative investments, there's always a darker side to the story.

The governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has indicated that the bank may issue guidelines for the use of cryptocurrency in the country, suggesting a potential shift in the country's stance on digital currencies.

LeisureMeta revealed its plans to take advantage of SIX Network's expertise in blockchain solutions and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

Institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies is now “for real this time,” according to Messari's 2025 crypto theses report, which highlights the growing presence of traditional finance in digital assets. What Happened: The report cites approvals of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), increasing involvement from major financial players and the expanding role of tokenized assets as evidence that institutional adoption is firmly underway.

SBF's status as a major donor to the Democratic Party has fueled discussions about potential clemency.

"Currently you arrive in the Web3 city and its logos and lights are everywhere, but little else," co-founder Jonathan Knegtel told Decrypt.

Scammers are exploiting YouTube's comments section, sharing seed phrases to lure greedy individuals into a multi-signature wallet scam.

A former college athlete and political candidate, Bo Hines will lead Trump's new Crypto Council. Trump has appointed other pro-crypto leaders like Sriram Krishnan and Stephen Miran to key roles.

Botswana's central bank has called for crypto regulations to mitigate future risks, even though the local cryptocurrency market remains relatively underdeveloped. The post Botswana's Central Bank Calls for Crypto Regulations to Stay Ahead of Future Risks appeared first on Cryptonews.

Two 23-year-olds, Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, allegedly abandoned projects after providing misleading information on project roadmaps.

Binance Alpha, a newly integrated feature in Binance Wallet, is designed to showcase early-stage crypto projects with the potential for future official listing on Binance.

Botswana's crypto market exposure is limited, but it still poses risks.

The Press Chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, an Argentine second-division soccer team, has vanished after allegedly swindling millions from the team using a crypto investment platform.

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Bo Hines, a former college football player, as the executive director of his Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, also known as the “Crypto Council.” President Trump shared the news on social media, highlighting Hines' role alongside other prominent crypto figures like David Sacks.

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of the defunct crypto exchange FTX, has become the subject of growing rumors surrounding the possibility of him receiving a presidential pardon. With SBF facing a lengthy sentence for his crimes, the speculation grew after Billionaire founder Elon Musk, said he would be “shocked if this doesn't happen.

The cryptocurrency industry is pushing President-elect Donald Trump's team to kick start his promised crypto policy overhaul when he takes office next month with executive orders that would help push tokens mainstream, according to industry officials.

Phoenix Group, the first cryptocurrency company in the UAE to list on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, is preparing to dual-list on Nasdaq in the coming year. The move is expected to help the company to expand its business footprint in the global market. Here is everything you should know about the development.

NFT projects encountered numerous setbacks in 2024, but many remain hopeful that the asset class will stage a comeback.

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the infamous crypto billionaire turned convict, will soon be a free man if rumors of a presidential pardon hold true.

After soaring to 94 following Donald Trump's election victory, the index has now dropped to 70, reflecting moderating investor confidence in the crypto market.

Over the weekend, US President-elect Donald Trump announced two significant appointments underlining his continued support for the crypto sector. On Dec. 22, Trump revealed that he has nominated Economist Stephen Miran to lead the Council of Economic Advisors, while Bo Hines has been named Executive Director of the newly formed Crypto Council.

Elon Musk predicts that President Biden will pardon Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), despite current betting odds suggesting only a 5% chance, citing SBF's significant political contributions as a potential influence on the decision. The post Elon Musk Predicts President Biden Will Pardon SBF Despite 5% Odds on Polymarket appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase recently released a report outlining its predictions for the cryptocurrency market in 2025. The report focuses on key areas such as stablecoins, tokenization, ETFs, DeFi, and regulatory developments.

Bitcoin price drop below $95,000 triggered a wave of liquidations, leaving traders reeling from nearly $300 million in losses.

US-based crypto exchange Coinbase says there will be five main trends to watch in the digital asset markets next year. In a new “Crypto Market Outlook” report, Coinbase starts its list with stablecoins, saying that they're “just getting started” after the sector's explosive growth in 2024.

In a bold step towards making the U.S. a global leader in crypto, President-elect Donald Trump has named Stephen Miran as the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).

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iDEGEN gains momentum in presale as Bitcoin's parabolic rally cools, leading to a broader cryptocurrency pullback. Investors are seizing the chance to position themselves for a potentially explosive 2025, with iDEGEN (IDGN) emerging as one of the standout projects making waves in the market.

President-elect Donald Trump has named Bo Hines as Executive Director of “Crypto Council” who will work alongside crypto and AI czar David Sacks to foster innovation and growth.

.Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Microstrategy, has presented a framework that aims to position the U.S. and the dollar as leaders of the global digital economy. Defining what digital assets are, establishing a simplified responsibility model, and specifying standards for their issuance, are Saylor's ideas to achieve this goal.

Nokia takes a major step toward securing cryptocurrencies with a new encryption patent. Nokia Technologies Co., Ltd.

As we dive into the festive week, the cryptocurrency market shows mixed momentum. With Bitcoin (BTC) slipping below the $97K mark from its all-time high of $108K earlier this week, the market experienced significant volatility, leading to a bearish sentiment across major coins including Ethereum and Solana.

In a recent analysis, Binance Alpha, the innovative feature within Binance's Web3 Wallet, completed the listing of 29 new tokens over the past week. More than 40% of the tokens have plummeted in value, and investors are now “raising eyebrows” on whether Binance Alpha projects are worth looking towards.

The U.S. and South Korea have reportedly partnered to develop tools aimed at countering North Korea-linked crypto thefts and tracking billions of dollars in stolen digital assets.

Web3 game developer Vameon is launching its $VON token on December 24, coinciding with the success of its 3D vampire RPG, *dEmpire of Vampire*. The game, powered by BNB Chain, offers unique NFT-based gameplay with earning potential, while prioritizing accessibility and storytelling to set new standards in Web3 gaming.

The announcement follows the inclusion of MicroStrategy in the Nasdaq 100, consolidating the company's role in the technological and financial landscape.

Botswana's central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities.

Botswana's central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities.