In December 2024, the aggregated audience of top-tier cryptocurrency portals continued its splendid Q4 upsurge. The top 30 cryptocurrency media outlets registered a whopping 112% increase in its monthly audience (October-December 2024), while three heavyweights cemented their positions above the level of five million users per month.

Meanwhile, Osprey Funds intends to convert its Bitcoin Trust into an ETF after terminating a prior asset purchase agreement with Bitwise.

The news comes on the heels of a recent meeting that was held by the country's Financial Services Commission (FSC) on Wednesday.

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been a leader in blockchain adoption — having adopted far-ranging national strategies dealing with the new industry as early as 2016.

The 2024 American presidential election has sparked numerous debates, particularly regarding the potential influence of crypto. Gary Gensler, the outgoing chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently stated that cryptocurrency did not play a decisive role in the outcome of this election.

Namibia's central bank has granted the first set of provisional licenses to two cryptocurrency exchanges.

A Russian citizen from Yakutia has been sentenced to seven years of prison for funding the Ukrainian Armed Forces by sending cryptocurrencies to their account.

The United States, Japan, and South Korea have joined together to warn the industry about the ongoing hacking threats by North Korean actors after observing “aggressive” targeting of the crypto industry.

In 2024, the NFT market faced its toughest year since 2020, with trading volumes dropping 19%.

Deribit, the leading crypto options platform valued at $4-5 billion, has received strategic investment interest and appointed FT Partners as advisor, though CEO Luuk Strijers emphasizes the company is not actively seeking a sale while maintaining its market-leading position in digital asset options trading.

Blockchain technology is fortifying the strength of the US dollar rather than weakening it, according to the digital asset investment firm Pantera Capital. In a new analysis, Jeff Lewis, Pantera's hedge funds product manager, and Erik Lowe, the firm's head of content, write that blockchain tech will reverse a decades-long trend of international de-dollarization.

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The appointment of Tom Emmer as Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence marks a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors. This subcommittee, established in 2023, is at the forefront of shaping the future of crypto regulation and integrating AI into financial systems.

Emmer said he sees an “excellent opportunity” for the U.S. to be the leader in the future of the digital asset industry.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Gary Gensler, filed a lawsuit against tech billionaire Elon Musk. The regulatory agency accused Musk of failing to disclose his large stake in Twitter earlier.

Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, says he wants to explore policies for crypto and blockchain technology after his meeting with Binance co-founder CZ and the Abu Dhabi government.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analysts have made a significant projection regarding the potential impact of a new wave of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on alternative crypto assets. Should these funds receive the green light from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), they could attract inflows of up to $14 billion, marking a notable development in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investments.

Moonpay, one of the largest crypto onramps, has recently acquired Helio, a Solana-focused payment processor. With the deal, Helio will remain a separate brand, operating as a Moonpay subsidiary, with its employees becoming shareholders.

Annual NFT trading volumes fell by 19%, while sales counts dipped by 18% compared to 2023, according to DappRadar.

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has announced the removal of several spot trading pairs as part of its regular market review process. The delisting is set to take effect on January 17, 2025, at 03:00 (UTC).

Representative Tom Emmer's appointment as vice chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee positions him to influence U.S. crypto policy as the incoming Trump administration prepares major regulatory changes.

L'engouement pour les crypto-monnaies bat son plein en 2025. De nombreuses monnaies en prévente suscitent déjà l'attention de la cryptosphère.

The USA, Japan and South Korea released a joint statement, detailing DPRK-linked crypto thefts and their targeted entities. The post DPRK Hackers Stole $659M in Crypto Last Year: US Govt. appeared first on Cryptonews.

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The trouble began early Tuesday when Sony froze two popular memecoins, Aibo and Toro. This move cost investors thousands of dollars.

Crypto.com has rejected the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's request to pause all trading for its sports contracts as the commission decides to review whether they violate any regulations on gaming.

The regulators focused on crypto investor protection and new stablecoin rules while postponing the question of corporate crypto trading.

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) had their worst year in terms of trading volume and sales in 2024 since 2020.

South Korea kicks off talks on the second phase of crypto regulations, focusing on stablecoins and user protection, with a draft expected by mid-2025.

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly set to prioritize executive orders addressing crypto de-banking and revising controversial financial policies.

Tom Emmer, an American attorney and Congressman, is named Vice Chairman of the Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and AI Subcommittee.

On Jan. 13, Wintermute co-founder Yoann Turpin raised concerns about the challenges of price discovery in centralized finance (CeFi) and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, calling for greater adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) to address inefficiencies.

As the cryptocurrency market grapples with a broader decline, altcoins have faced significant challenges, with Ethereum (ETH) leading the way with losses nearing 20%. This drop comes after Ethereum's repeated failures to break through the crucial resistance level of $4,000, a barrier that has proven formidable in recent months also preventing the cryptocurrency to reach new record levels as Bitcoin (BTC) did to close 2024.

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed a significant shift in Thailand's approach to online gambling and cryptocurrency regulation. Speaking at a public event in Bangkok, Thaksin outlined the economic potential of legalizing online gambling, a move he estimates could generate over 100 billion baht ($2.89 billion) annually in government revenue.

The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have united to thwart North Korea's crypto theft schemes, targeting billions in stolen funds fueling weapons programs and cybercrime operations. 3 Nations Join Forces to Shut Down North Korea's Crypto Funding Machine The U.S.

The crypto market has entered 2025 with a bullish momentum, fueled by a number of global developments. Recently, Bitcoin touched the $100,000 mark for the first time, driven by the appointment of Paul Atkins, a pro-crypto advocate, as SEC Chair under the Trump administration.

The exchange could be valued between $4 billion and $5 billion. Kraken was said to have shown interest in the options venue but later backed out.

Mosaic Exchange Ltd., an LLC company based in Pennsylvania, and its CEO Sean Michael have been sanctioned to pay over $1.1million to the commission and penalties and to resign from the license after engaging themselves in a fraudulent digital asset commodity scheme as was determined by the U.S. District Court of Florida.

Decentralized Finance saw an amazing growth in 2024. The sector exploded seeing a 485% growth in daily users. By the end of the year, the number of active wallets reached 24.6 million.

Thailand's former prime minister has urged cryptocurrency-friendly policies and a 20% tax on online gambling, projecting billions in revenue to spur economic modernization.

Greg Solano, co-founder of Yuga Labs, has publicly denied rumors suggesting that the company is planning to sell the copyright of its iconic CryptoPunks collection.

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South Korean regulators consider setting mandates for better transparency and accountability from exchanges and stablecoin issuers.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index exchange-traded fund (ETF) to March as the regulator needs more time to conduct a comprehensive review of the proposal.

The crypto world is uniting to support President-elect Donald Trump with significant contributions and a grand “Inaugural Crypto Ball” in Washington, DC. Scheduled for January 17, this black-tie event celebrates Trump's pro-crypto policies and signals a revolutionary change toward digital currencies in U.S. policy.

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