TL;DR MoonPay is considering acquiring HelioPay for $150 million, aiming to expand its crypto e-commerce services and rival Coinbase Commerce. HelioPay offers payments in Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins to over 6,000 merchants and has integrated Solana Pay on Shopify, potentially boosting MoonPay's user base.

Blockchain security auditor Hacken is rolling out a new tool to automate security and compliance for web3 businesses as MiCA and DORA rules loom.

CEO of Daiwa Securities believes Japan should allow for crypto exchange-traded funds to enter the local market. Daiwa is one of the many companies pushing for Japan to approve crypto ETFs.

Russia's Gov't has published a draft resolution on banning or providing restrictions on mining locally. The ban will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and run until Mar. 15, 2031.

Gate.io has halted new accounts for Japanese users and transitioned to its new entity. Gate Japan K.K.

Binance and founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao have asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Binance claims the SEC has failed to show how its complaint satisfies the Howey test, why its complaint against third-party tokens to move ahead, and request for disgorgement should proceed to discovery.

A fresh report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reveals that North Korean cyber actors stole $308 million in Bitcoin from Japan-based crypto firm DMM in May 2024. The attackers are being tracked as “TraderTraitor” who initiated the attack by posing as a recruiter on LinkedIn.

eToro's survey reveals UAE retail investors prioritize crypto, stocks, and personal growth in their 2025 financial goals.

The answer to this question seems to be forming strongly at Palacio Libertad, which from March 24 to 26, 2025, will become the epicenter of technological innovation brought by blockchain and especially Web3 to Latin America.

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a unique scam targeting crypto thieves. The scheme lures would-be opportunists with seemingly loaded crypto wallets, only to siphon their funds when they attempt to access the bait.

Singapore has been on the lead in approving crypto licenses in 2024, but Hong Kong lags behind, new report reveals. The post Singapore Approved 13 Crypto Licenses This Year, While Hong Kong Lags Behind: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

This year, the crypto world entered a new era of growth, accessibility, and opportunity. Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to lead the charge, but it's the introduction of smarter, more versatile tools like savings wallets that's redefining how investors approach digital assets.

India could lose over $2 billion in tax revenue from cryptocurrency transactions over the next five years due to its tax policies driving traders to offshore platforms, according to a recent report.

Regulation will be a key driver of the crypto industry's trajectory in 2025. With the potential for pro-crypto policies under a Donald Trump administration, experts anticipate transformative changes that could foster innovation, strengthen institutional trust, and spark global competition.

Several trends that gained traction in 2024 are expected to maintain their momentum in 2025, according to industry experts. Among the most prominent are meme coins, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology, and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs).

Former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal believes that the crypto market will rally heading into the end of 2024.

Temporary bans may be imposed in other regions during peak energy demand, Tass reported

The end of the year is often marked by excitement in financial markets, with investors eagerly anticipating the Santa Claus rally—a seasonal trend where prices rise in the final days of December. However, this year, the cryptocurrency market appears hesitant to deliver the expected surge, leaving many to wonder: Is the rally over before it began?

The partnership between CIAM and HashKey Group will enable the expansion of STBLs on the HashKey Chain, after successfully launching on the Ethereum network.

Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchanges, just announced that it' is cutting 11 spot trading pairs as part of its regular review process. The delistings will take effect on Deс.

OKX Ventures invests in USUAL, a cutting-edge decentralized stablecoin backed by real-world assets.

As 2024 draws to a close, Usual (USUAL) is garnering significant interest from leading venture capital firms. Following its listing on Binance Launchpool, the project has secured additional funding from some of the top VCs in the industry.

According to Cyvers, the 40% yearly increase was mainly driven by growing access control vulnerabilities amid centralized exchanges and cryptocurrency custodians.

MoonPay is in talks to acquire Helio Pay, a crypto payment platform for e-commerce. The acquisition allows businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments via Helio Pay's platform.

BitMEX has transitioned its mark method for HYPEUSDTZ25 to Fair Price marking, using a new index that incorporates market data from Gate.io, Kucoin, and Bitget.

Wallets linked to North Korean hackers used the MetaMask routing service for small-scale direct swaps, raising concerns about researching the mixing of funds and moving tokens after an exploit.

In 2024, Singapore has surged ahead in the race to become the top crypto hub in Asia. In just one year, Singapore has issued 13 crypto licenses to major platforms like OKX, Upbit, Anchorage, BitGo, and GSR, which is double the number of licenses granted in 2023.

BitMEX announces the launch of a new XBT futures contract, XBTG25, starting December 24, 2024. This Bitcoin-margined contract will offer up to 100x leverage.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud, could he benefit from a presidential pardon? This possibility, linked to his political connections, is sparking intense debate in the crypto community and beyond.

KickStreaming's account on X was hacked and used to push Solana-based scam tokens.

North America faces energy challenges as cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers push electricity demand to unprecedented levels.

Singapore solidified its status as a leading digital assets hub in 2024, granting 13 crypto licenses to a mix of major exchanges and global operators, more than doubling the previous year's approvals, as per a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, rival financial centre Hong Kong continues to struggle with a slower licensing process and stricter regulatory requirements.

The Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines shared a draft of its cryptocurrency regulations framework. Stakeholders are invited to give feedback on the draft no later than Jan. 18, 2025.

Russia's key crypto mining regions like Irkutsk will enforce seasonal mining restrictions instead of originally proposed complete bans.

Russia's key crypto mining regions like Irkutsk will enforce seasonal mining restrictions instead of originally proposed complete bans.

Russia has announced a major decision to regulate cryptocurrency mining by banning it in 10 regions until 2031. The restrictions, which will start in January 2025, aim to balance energy usage while prioritizing industrial demands. Additionally, temporary mining restrictions will apply in three other regions during peak energy consumption periods.

The crypto payment platform MoonPay is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Helio Pay for $150 million. If the acquisition is successful, it could enhance MoonPay's crypto services and potentially attract more users to the platform.

2025 will be a retail year investment per many surveys done in the last quarter of 2024. Investors are making several commitments to invest in markets that have the potential to grow in 2025.

While the crypto market is taking a dip caused by recent whale sell-offs and nearly $1 billion in leveraged liquidations, the Usual token jump has surprised the crypto users.

The Reserve Central Bank has confirmed that the cryptocurrency usage for remittances in El Salvador is still marginal at best. According to recent data released by the institution, crypto remittances registered a growth of 2.5% between January and August, but still account for just 1% of all the volumes transferred to Salvadorans from abroad.

Binance's routine review targets low-volume trading pairs, identifying several spot pairs for removal. Binance has announced the removal of several spot trading pairs as part of its regular efforts to preserve a seamless trading environment and safeguard customers.

Singapore's stance on crypto licenses has outpaced Hong Kong, where regulatory hurdles have slowed the city's progress.

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shared a draft of its proposed “Crypto-Assets Service Providers (CASP) Rules.” These rules aim to regulate the fast-growing cryptocurrency market in the country. Meanwhile, the SEC is inviting public feedback to finalize the regulations, which focus on making crypto activities safer and more transparent.

The future of AI and crypto is here, and it's transforming everything!

The Asia-Pacific region has key potential to lead in Web3 and artificial intelligence innovation.

Have you ever thought about making your expensive car a reliable source of income? Through the use of $DCARS tokens, Dreamcars is making this concept a reality by enabling anybody to own a portion of highly sought-after automobiles. This initiative merges technology with the growing luxury car rental market.

The Pitchbook report shows artificial intelligence and machine learning continued to dominate early-stage venture capital investment in the third quarter of 2024. Investors Maintain Confidence in AI/ML According to Pitchbook's Emerging Tech Indicator report, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continued to dominate early-stage venture capital (VC) investment in the third quarter of 2024.

Crypto payments firm MoonPay is working on a potential acquisition deal with HelioPay.