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

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

As blockchain technology continues to evolve, understanding user engagement is crucial to assessing the success of any network. One particularly insightful metric is daily active addresses. This refers to the number of unique blockchain addresses that participate in transactions on a given day, whether by sending or receiving assets.

Malaysia has directed Bybit to disable its website and mobile applications in the country, citing enforcement actions against the cryptocurrency exchange for operating without proper registration. The post Malaysia's Securities Commission Orders Bybit to Shut Down Operations appeared first on Cryptonews.

The meme coin market saw a significant downturn in December, with its total market capitalization dropping by nearly 30%.

The Securities Commission Malaysia pointed out that the crypto exchange offered services in the country without any registration. The exchange has already complied with all the regulatory orders.

Malaysia's Securities Commission said that as of Dec. 27, Bybit complied with its demands to disable its platforms in the country.

Venture capitalist Chris Burniske says crypto investors with long-term conviction should be chomping at the bit for entries into the market amid the correction.

From being one of the largest trading platforms in Malaysia to losing credibility, Bybit is on the edge, facing legal troubles. The crypto exchange and its CEO, Ben Zhou, have been the subject of an enforcement case by the Malaysia Securities Commission (SC) for operating without legal registration.

The crypto market faced a dramatic downturn today, with Bitcoin miners making bold moves, meme coins collapsing, and $1.2 billion in liquidations. Explore the key highlights shaping today's crypto landscape.

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This partnership marks a key step in Crypto.com's expansion in the UAE and GCC region. The collaboration will explore a range of innovative payment solutions and services.

Malaysia's Securities Commission (SC) has directed crypto exchange Bybit and its CEO Ben Zhou to cease all operations within the country. In a recent press statement, the financial regulator explained that the order stems from Bybit's failure to secure the authorization to operate as a digital asset exchange (DAX) under local regulations.

The Securities Commission of Malaysia has instructed Bybit and its chief officer to cease the operation of all digital platforms in Malaysia and also halt all advertisements targeting Malaysian audiences.

Donald Trump threatens to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS members that support a new currency alternative to the dollar.

DuckChain's goal of enabling decentralized apps within the Telegram ecosystem is supported by the $5 million investment from Oak Grove Ventures.

The crypto market hangs on a balance as this week's token unlocks could either fuel bearish trends or spark liquidity for a bull run. Major players like SUI, Optimism, and DYDX lead the action, while the altcoin market cap shows resilience, hinting at rally potential.

Introduction As the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework takes full effect on Dec. 30, 2024, financial institutions are increasingly exploring the potential of stablecoins.

The People's Bank of China highlights Hong Kong's active crypto licensing, as well as the prominence of cryptocurrency as an emerging trend in several countries in its recent Financial Stability report.

With 2024 ending, one of the most awaited Dog-themed cryptos is likely to hit the crypto market with the PAWS airdrop at the beginning of 2025. The TGE and airdrop events were planned this year, but things got delayed.

The exemption threshold of 2.000€ has also been removed, and the rate for 2026 has been raised.

The People's Bank of China dedicated a section in its report to outlining global crypto regulation and its Hong Kong licensing regime.

Starting in 2027, brokers will need to disclose gross proceeds from crypto sales. They must also provide details about the taxpayers involved.

A sophisticated attack is targeting web3 professionals, tricking them into running malicious code on their systems during fake interviews as part of a lucrative offer from crypto scammers disguised as recruiters. On Dec.

The crypto world is buzzing as FTX, the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange, prepares to repay $16 billion to its customers and creditors starting January 3, 2025. This repayment marks a major milestone in rebuilding trust in the crypto industry after FTX's shocking downfall in 2022.

In its latest China financial stability report, the People's Bank of China highlighted the strides Hong Kong has made in implementing crypto licensing.