The Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, recently announced that the country was exploring policies to help it recognize digital assets and blockchain technology use. The Prime Minister spoke after a three-day visit to Abu Dhabi, where he discussed the best ways to implement the policies with the Abu Dhabi government and Binance's co-founder Changpeng Zhao.

TL;DR NFT market trading volumes and sales counts hit a four-year low in 2024, with annual trading volumes falling by 19% and sales counts dipping by 18% compared to 2023. Despite a surge in the broader crypto market, NFTs struggled with inflated valuations, leading to significant drops in trading volumes throughout the year.

In a recent development, South Korea's Largest Exchange Upbit is currently facing an FIU disciplinary hearing over alleged KYC violations. According to the industry on the 16th, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Financial Services Commission will hold a sanctions review committee for Upbit on the 21st.

Brickken has already tokenized over $250 million worth of assets in less than two years as it prepares to launch enterprise-grade AI agents.

DeFi is undergoing a fresh wave of innovation in 2025, and one of the most exciting trends right now is the merger of DeFi and AI—often referred to as DeFAI.

2024 aura été marqué par l'avènement de memecoin à fort potentiel. 2025 semble être parti pour en faire de même.

The year 2025 marks a decisive step for the crypto market. Indeed, regulatory pressure is intensifying, while institutions are strengthening their presence in the sector.

Most memecoins have been well and truly smashed down over the last few weeks. However, a market pivot could be coming as the new Trump administration prepares to take office.

Emmer is a pro-crypto Congressman who now joins Bryan Steil as part of the subcommittee's leadership to oversee crypto regulation in the US.

Pro-crypto US representative Tom Emmer has been appointed vice chairman of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The declaration was delivered by House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill on January 14.

The Washington Post reports that Trump's transition team is collaborating with crypto leaders on a legislative strategy. They hope to issue executive orders on his first day in office.

Malaysia is reportedly exploring cryptocurrency regulations after its prime minister held discussions with Abu Dhabi leaders and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.

With inflation concerns and bond yields rising, analysts warn of significant crypto market fluctuations surrounding Trump's inauguration, despite potential crypto-friendly policies.

According to DappRadar's annual report, NFT market trading volumes fell by 19% in 2024, reaching $13.7 billion.

Further Ventures, an Abu Dhabi private equity fund, backed by sovereign wealth fund ADQ, has invested in French DFNS, a digital assets wallet and custody solution developer which has just raised $16 million in a series A round. The startup notes that it is competing with the likes of Fireblocks and Ledger.

TikTok, the social media platform launched in September 2016, is facing a potential ban in the United States. Will it affect the crypto market?

Amid uncertainties and market fluctuations, some investors set higher profits bar. One such crypto trader made $1.12M within just 25 days despite the crypto market crash and limited trends in its invested cryptocurrencies.

Robinhood, a brokerage platform, has reached a $45 million settlement with the US SEC after the regulator claimed that Robinhood breached US laws. The SEC, in a statement, claimed two Robinhood entities admitted to its investigations, having failed to maintain records of customer interactions between 2020 to 2021.

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.

Blockchain.com, the famous multifunctional platform in the crypto world, has just published its “2024 Year-End Report”.

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.

Coinbase revealed that nearly 90% of crypto assets evaluated fail to meet its listing standards. The platform employs a thorough review process involving legal, compliance, and technical checks conducted by the Digital Asset Support Group (DASG).

Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, is set to remove 12 spot trading pairs from its platform due to persistently low activity levels. The delistings, scheduled for January 17, 2025, at 03:00 (UTC), are part of Binance's ongoing efforts to optimise market efficiency and liquidity.

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.

DappRadar has recently published its “industry report 2024”, which shows significant changes in the crypto world.

Backpack acquisition of FTX EU is the only way for FTX EU creditors to get their money back as quickly as possible. Full details in this article.

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.