Three altcoins are in the spotlight this week, with Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), SPX6900 (SPX), and Ethena (ENA) delivering impressive performances. FARTCOIN, a rising star in the meme coin space, surged 67% in the past seven days, hitting new all-time highs and securing its place as the fifth-largest meme coin on Solana.

CertiK reports a decline in crypto losses in December, but phishing scams remain a growing concern.

Digital asset investment manager Bitwise is unveiling its predictions for cryptocurrencies and the industry in 2025. Starting with Solana (SOL), Bitwise's head of research Ryan Rasmussen says the asset manager is predicting that the Ethereum (ETH) rival will skyrocket by 250% and hit a price of $750 this year.

Pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton is taking a frontline role with the quest to probe the Operation Chokepoint 2.0 of the digital currency ecosystem. In a recent post on X, the XRP holders' lawyer said he is volunteering to lead the Federal investigation into Chokepoint 2.0.

The world's largest centralized crypto exchange by volume has received a broker-dealer license in Brazil via an acquisition. Binance says the Central Bank of Brazil has granted the crypto exchange approval to acquire financial services firm Sim;paul, a licensed broker-dealer in the world's eighth-largest economy.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has highlighted the 119th US Congress as a landmark moment for cryptocurrency, calling it the most pro-crypto legislative body in American history.

Digital asset management company Grayscale Investments has added HYPE, ENA, VIRTUAL, JUP, JTO, and GRASS to its updated list of the Top 20 cryptocurrencies for Q1 2025. Each quarter the Grayscale research team analyzes digital assets universe to produce a diversified set of top assets across cryptocurrency sectors.

The crypto market has shown a positive swing in sentiments with upward price movements across Bitcoin (BTC), altcoins, and meme coins. As expected, several meme coins have soared above the wider market, clinching triple-digit gains at the start of the year.

Republican member and pro-crypto politician Mike Johnson has been re-elected as the speaker of the US House of Representatives sending a wave of excitement across the crypto community. This positive development comes amidst growing doubts over the incoming Donald Trump administration's willingness to fulfill the President-elect's crypto manifesto.

LI.FI crypto opens up the possibility for more intuitive financial applications, where users don't need to worry about the multi-chain interactions of swapping, bridging, or gas refuels.

Polymarket users expect Berachain and Linea Protocol to launch their airdrops in the first quarter of this year. A small Polymarket poll with $22,000 in assets places the odds of Berachain's airdrop at 90% and Linear at 89%.

Rumors are swirling through the cryptocurrency community regarding the commencement of FTX's long-awaited $16 billion repayment plan to creditors, a move that has garnered both excitement and skepticism.

A rise in ransomware, kidnappings and extortion shows the growing risks faced by crypto traders and investors as the sector expands.

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The FTX debtors group has announced that its bankruptcy plan officially took effect on January 3, marking the beginning of a crucial step in reimbursing the bankrupt exchange's creditors.

On Thursday, the South Korea Stock Exchange chairman, Jeong Eun-bo, revealed their plan to “explore” the approval of crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to continue with its “value-up program” and face the ongoing market challenges. Related Reading: Indonesia Rushes To Finalize Crypto Oversight Transfer Ahead of Jan.

With the Bitcoin price sliding below $100k, the crypto market sentiments drifted away from the ‘Greed.' However, the outlook can get even worse, as the recent market finding hints at the possibility of a global economic recession, which could create a major crash for all financial markets.

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe believes the altcoin market correction may come to an end just weeks into 2025. In a new video update, Van de Poppe tells his 169,000 YouTube subscribers that he expects the TOTAL3 chart to soon witness a bullish reversal on the weekly chart.

The European Union (EU) is rolling out significant travel regulation changes starting in 2025, with new rules affecting the use of bank cards, cryptocurrencies, and crypto exchanges. Travelers heading to the EU should prepare for these adjustments to avoid disruptions during their trips.

Authorities have apprehended a Johannesburg resident for using cryptocurrency to fund terrorism. According to the Hawks, the unnamed suspect was tracked and arrested at his home.

Major crypto exchange Coinbase has kicked off 2025 with a fundamental legal win.

The Cryptocurrency market is alive with excitement as Bitcoin marks its 16th anniversary, experiencing a rise to $98K, symbolizing a noteworthy achievement in its path. The global market capitalization has increased by 2.31%, reaching $3.49 trillion, igniting optimism for an upcoming altcoin season.

The head of Base and Coinbase Wallet stated on X that the team is "looking into" bringing COIN to the Coinbase-incubated layer 2 in 2025.

Cryptos continue to captivate the attention of the financial world, but the true players in this market often lurk in the shadows: the whales. These investors with colossal resources influence trends and open new paths.

Pakistani crypto trader Mohammed Arsalan has been released after paying $340,000 worth of digital assets to his captors. According to a statement from the Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon mentioned that authorities have apprehended seven suspects linked to the crime.

Phantom, one of the most popular non-custodial wallets for the Solana (SOL) ecosystem, makes things clear about its alleged airdrop ambitions. Instead of a governance token launch and airdrop, the protocol will remain focused on enhancing its social functions and better user experience.

Burman Jerry Nowlin, a 21-year-old involved in a $400,000 NFT scam, tragically took his own life on December 21, 2024, just weeks before his sentencing. Nowlin had been convicted for his role in the Undead Apes NFT fraud and was facing federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering. In November 2024, a U.S.

This is a very short and simple update on what we have witnessed this week in the cryptocurrency market. Staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the market is essential for making better decisions. Let's analyse the market.

A widely followed crypto trader is issuing a warning on two artificial intelligence (AI)-based altcoins, saying that history shows a 50% drop would be the best-case scenario for them.

Especially in the year 2024, the global regulators took the motives to shut the fraudsters and money laundering in the cryptocurrency market to another level. Among those, we can mention the European Union, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, and the United States, the stablecoin legislation.

Victims of the FTX bankruptcy are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The crypto exchange platform officially activated its reimbursement plan on January 3, 2024, paving the way for the return of funds to millions of affected users.

This first week of the year 2025 Latin America continues to expand in terms of the cryptocurrency scene. The Panama Blockchain Week 2025 has already been scheduled, as Avelacom expands its operations in Mexico and the United States.

FTX begins repaying creditors under a court-approved plan, two years after its 2022 bankruptcy filing. The first round of repayments targets creditors with claims under $50,000, to be completed within 60 days.

In 2025, venture capital in the crypto sector will continue to grow. According to experts, venture capital investors will focus on three burgeoning areas in the cryptocurrency industry, likely attracting nearly 18 billion dollars in investments.

Phishing attacks by crypto wallet drainers reached alarming heights in 2024, with an estimated $500 million stolen. Over 330,000 addresses were affected, demonstrating the widespread impact on crypto users.

A California man, Ken Liem, has taken legal action against three prominent Asian-based banks—Fubon Bank, Chong Hing Bank, and DBS Bank—for allegedly facilitating a $1 million cryptocurrency scam.

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India has strengthened its effort to fight crypto-related scams. The 2024 annual report of the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs reveals that the country has ensured the support of tech giants like Google and Meta in its plan to curb crypto scams. Here is what you should know about the development.

Canadian ETFs surpassed C$500 billion in assets for the first time in 2024, with C$76 billion in inflows.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has instructed U.S. banks to limit or cease providing banking services to cryptocurrency operators.

Garanti BBVA Kripto will allow Garanti BBVA customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies legally in Turkey. European Banks Expanding Services to Include Crypto Turkey's fifth largest bank, Garanti BBVA is set to launch its crypto trading services for retail users via its crypto custody platform, Garanti BBVA Kripto.

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In recent weeks, the crypto industry has been celebrating significant political shifts, with a pro-crypto President-elect and key appointments signaling a potentially favorable environment for digital assets in the United States. As reported by Bloomberg, the landscape seems to be changing, prompting optimism about the future of cryptocurrencies.

The reorganization plan for the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which began its bankruptcy proceedings in November 2022, went into effect on January 3.

FTX has announced that its bankruptcy plan took effect on January 3, marking a critical step in its efforts to reimburse creditors.

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The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange secured regulatory authorization from the Brazilian government to buy the country's licensed broker-dealer Sim;paul, allowing Binance to penetrate the crypto market of the South American nation. Binance made history after getting a broker-dealer license from Brazilian state authorities, becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange to obtain such license in Brazil.

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been re-elected as House Speaker with strong support from his Republican colleagues and President-elect Donald Trump. His victory is crucial for the cryptocurrency industry, as Johnson is a key supporter of important crypto legislation like FIT21 and opposes central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).