Bitcoin and ether ETFs approved in January and July respectively, played a vital role in the industry's record-breaking year.

Hill's leadership could usher in structured regulations, promoting collaboration between regulators and the crypto industry to address current challenges effectively.

Crypto Council for Innovation CEO Sheila Warren is stepping down from her post in January, according to a statement on Friday.

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Binance has shared its perspective on two key strategies for crypto investing: dollar-cost averaging and HODLing. The advice, published on the company's blog, aims to guide investors through the volatile cryptocurrency market with a focus on long-term success.

A smart crypto trader has stunned the market with huge profits from Pepe coin (PEPE). This comes after the token consistently rose to new levels, hitting a new all-time high before a slight correction.

Leading asset management firm VanEck has unveiled its vision for cryptocurrency markets in 2025, offering notably optimistic projections across multiple sectors. Their market outlook suggests an intriguing year ahead for crypto prices.

U.S. Representative French Hill outlined his commitment to prioritizing digital asset legislation in 2025. Following his election as the chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Hill emphasized the need for clear regulatory frameworks to support the growing digital asset sector.

At The Block's Emergence conference, the CEOs of Abra and Arch, both active in crypto lending, shared insights into the current landscape.

Vlad Gorbunov, founder of the Choise.

One of the oldest central banks in England is giving companies until March 2025 to disclose their exposure to digital assets.

The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority has issued a data request asking firms to disclose their current and planned exposures to “cryptoassets.

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AI memecoins are evolving into utility tokens, potentially powering an agentic AI revolution in Web3.

Rep. French Hill has been elected as the new chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, outlining a pro-crypto agenda focused on financial reform, fostering innovation, and establishing a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. The post Rep. French Hill Outlines Pro-Crypto Agenda as New House Financial Services Chair appeared first on Cryptonews.

Himanshu Sahay breaks down the changing lending landscape and sheds light on Arch's approach to lending and collateral.

Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by the end of 2025, the asset manager said.

Ethereum loves rollups. As of late, “based” rollups are in vogue.

Tony Paquette will reportedly assume the chief financial officer position as Alex Loffe transitions into a new role.

Ukrainian legislators are reportedly likely to approve a proposed law that will legalize cryptocurrency in the country.

Meme coins promise massive profits but a vast majority of them fail.

Congressman French Hill, the newly elected chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has unveiled plans to tackle crypto regulations and reignite public market growth In a Dec. 13 CNBC interview, Hill emphasized the need to end regulatory confusion that has hindered the growth of digital assets.

Backed by Metalpha, Waterdrip Capital, BIT Mining, Animoca Brands, and more, Prosper has procured new ASIC miners from BITMAIN to bring institutional-grade execution quality to its protocol.

Drafting rules for digital assets will be a top priority in 2025 for the next House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill.

The Bitcoin price today continues hovering close to the $100,000, resulting in top altcoins regaining momentum. However, the memecoin market, has recorded a strong bearish pullback this week, highlighting increased price volatility in the crypto space.

Amberdata Director of Derivatives Greg Magadini joins CoinDesk with his outlook on bitcoin, ether and solana's performance in 2025. Plus, insights into the Federal Reserve's rate cut decisions and the skepticism around XRP's recent surge.

Christmas is fast approaching, and if you want to hopefully give yourself something to ho ho ho about, then how about investing in some top crypto coins? Or give someone else the gift of a meme coin since nothing says Christmas more than a coin with a frog's head on it.

The transaction involved tokenized bonds issued on the Ethereum blockchain as collateral in exchange for CBDC issued by the Banque de France.

In a bold prediction for 2025, asset manager Bitwise has predicted significant milestones for two major players in the cryptocurrency space.

Florida's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis has announced an ambitious initiative to assess the viability of using gold and silver bullion as legal tender in the Sunshine State.

Iran has faced major power blackouts in its capital, Tehran, and neighboring provinces throughout October and November. While officials cite various causes, crypto mining has emerged as a significant contributor to the power crisis.

Societe Generale collaborates with Banque de France for a CBDC repo transaction using blockchain technology. This initiative demonstrates the potential of digital currencies to streamline interbank operations and enhance liquidity management with bonds on Ethereum as collateral. The post Societe Generale and Banque de France Complete First CBDC Repo Transaction appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bybit is temporarily adjusting its European Economic Area (EEA) operations to comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

Representative French Hill, the next House Financial Services Committee chair, foreshadowed crypto policy pain points to focus on under the next U.S. administration.

A recent survey by Kraken indicates a bullish outlook for cryptocurrency investments, with nearly three-quarters of holders intending to reinvest next year. The post 73% of American Crypto Holders Plan to Reinvest in 2025: Kraken Survey appeared first on Cryptonews.

In a latest development, the Bank of England's regulatory arm, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), has issued a directive that requires businesses to disclose their current and anticipated exposure to crypto assets by March 2025. This development comes as the UK evaluates the impact of virtual digital assets on its economy and financial systems.

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is temporarily adjusting the availability of its services in the European Economic Area (EEA) to ensure compliance with evolving regulations, based on information shared with Finbold on Friday, December 13.

The Wall Street Journal reported that incoming President Donald Trump's transition team is exploring plans to alter or potentially eliminate the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Rep. French Hill, a staunch supporter of the crypto sector, secured the House Financial Services Committee chairmanship on Thursday. Hill (R-Arkansas) will take the reins from fellow GOP lawmaker Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina), who didn't seek reelection this year. McHenry is also a vocal digital asset advocate.

With the right balance of innovation, community engagement, and institutional support, memecoins could continue to drive interest in crypto, proving that even the most unusual aspects of the blockchain world can profoundly impact its future.

Binance reported record-breaking $24 billion in user deposit inflows for 2024, which allowed it to surpass the combined inflows of ten other major exchanges.

Societe General and Banque de France have conducted the first repo purchase agreement on the Ethereum blockchain.

An innovative operation based on blockchain opens new prospects for the European financial market.

The widespread adoption of blockchain and Web3 technologies has generated both excitement and concern. On the one hand, blockchain promises noteworthy changes across industries.

Bitcoin investor will serve a two-year prison sentence and pay $1.1 million for omitting to declare $4 million in capital gains The post Texas Man Jailed for Evading $1M in Cryptocurrency Taxes appeared first on Cryptonews.

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The Bank of England wants firms to report their crypto asset exposure and future plans by March 24, 2025.

The developer population is expected to reach 28.7 million by the end of 2024, according to a Statista report. Crypto and blockchain developers account for less than 0.1% of this forecast, but established devs are increasing exponentially.