The crypto market operates around the clock, running 24/7 — an approach that starkly contrasts with the traditional finance (TradFi) sector.

A DAO proposal to transfer CryptoPunks IP to the community gains attention amid growing discontent over Yuga Labs' rumored plans.

Nomura-backed crypto custodian firm Komainu has secured $75 million in funding led by from Blockstream to accelerate global expansion.

South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has ordered a suspension of operations for Upbit, the country's largest crypto exchange.

The idea could delegitimize efforts to promote bitcoin, insiders said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

The non-fungible token (NFT) market faced its worst performance in four years in 2024, with trading volumes and sales dropping by 19% and 18%, respectively.

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More than 40% of the young generations have already invested in cryptocurrency, showing a “generational shift” in financial planning, according to Bitget Research.

Les nouvelles crypto-monnaies misent beaucoup sur l'innovation. Avec la concurrence qui fait rage, les nouveaux projets doivent chercher à impressionner la cryptosphère afin d'attirer l'attention.

CryptoQuant, a prominent on-chain data provider, has released its 2024 survey report highlighting emerging trends in crypto exchange usage and investor behavior. The survey sheds light on how cryptocurrency users navigate the market, their preferences, and the underlying factors influencing their decisions.

In a latest development, the financial authorities have notified Upbit, the leading virtual asset exchange in South Korea, of a suspension of its business operations. This action follows allegations of the platform's failure to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, including violations of the customer identification system (KYC).

The new Aurora Cloud Console, a groundbreaking, free-to-use plug-and-play solution for setting up your own decentralized network, has made it easier to create a blockchain than ever before. Aurora Labs said in an announcement today that it's targeting decentralized application and memecoin developers who're fed up with the sluggish transaction speeds and lack of customization

Sony's new Ethereum Layer 2 network Soneium restricted unauthorized use of its IP while maintaining user access through alternative transaction methods, demonstrating a balance between corporate control and blockchain accessibility.

VanEck filed an application with the SEC for an "Onchain Economy" ETF that would invest 80% of its assets in digital transformation companies, joining a wave of recent digital asset ETF proposals from major financial firms.

The company intends to use the new financing to develop its onchain UX platform via its software development kits.

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The survey, released on January 15th, 2024, revealed that over 60% of crypto investors are aged between 25 and 44. The majority of these crypto investors fall into the younger, educated, and financially cautious category.

Sonic price has surged 13% in the last 24 hours as Binance expands support for the crypto asset. integrating the token into its Earn, Buy Crypto, Convert, Margin, and Futures services.

Arkansas lawmakers are pushing a new bill to restrict crypto mining operations near military bases, citing security concerns.

TL;DR Sony's Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain, Soneium, faced backlash for blacklisting meme coins like Aibo and Toro, sparking censorship concerns. Vitalik Buterin emphasized businesses' rights to control their platforms, highlighting the balance between innovation and ethical responsibility.

Scam Sniffer revealed that crypto phishing scams on Telegram have skyrocketed by over 2,000% since November 2024, marking a shift toward sophisticated malware-driven tactics.

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a clarification regarding VAT (Value Added Tax) for those dealing in cryptocurrency mining.

Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin launchpad, faces a lawsuit from Burwick Law over alleged unethical practices and $398M revenue.

The country's prime minister held discussions with Abu Dhabi's government and crypto exchange Binance to formulate how to move forward.

Upbit must respond to the FSC's suspension notice by Jan. 20 or face restrictions on new registrations on the platform for six months.

The businessman and political figure shared that his portfolio includes $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, and $SUI. This signals his confidence in the future of digital currencies.

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The crypto industry is full of investors' achievements and devastating lessons. However, only a few could pull off significant returns that surprise the entire community, like this crypto trader, who made a 1000% profit within 24 hours.

The NFT market (non-fungible tokens) recorded its worst performance in 2024 since 2020, with a nearly 20% drop in trading volumes and sales, according to the latest report from DappRadar. This underperformance paradoxically occurs in a context of a general rise in the crypto market.

Since the start of the year, the crypto market has become more volatile, with the prices of the cryptos fluctuating with more margin. Bitcoin, for example, surged beyond $100K from the interim lows below $92,000 and further dropped below $90,000 before marching back beyond the range.

In the Web3 era, the deep integration of culture and finance is reshaping the future of the crypto market. As the world's first AI Agent-driven Meme + DeFi all-in-one platform, MOMO.FUN is setting new standards for the issuance, trading, and management of Meme assets through innovative technology and ecosystem design.

At CES 2025, through the eyes of artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiast Robert Scoble, we had a sneak peek at how far decentralized AI can go.

South Korea's regulator is about to suspend Upbit's operations, citing the exchange's failure to properly implement KYC processes.

As the cryptocurrency market shows signs of bullishness today, JAVONMARKS (@JavonTM1) has highlighted several coins he believes could deliver substantial returns, potentially over 200%, in 2025. Amidst a broader market anticipation for an altcoin surge, as echoed by @CryptooELITES who predict altcoins could skyrocket 50X soon, here's a closer look at the cryptos JAVONMARKS has

South Korean authorities have indicted suspects for unfair crypto trading involving artificial price inflation and subsequent token dumping, known as a pump and dump.

Dubai is set to elevate its status as a global hub for blockchain and emerging technologies with the announcement of a groundbreaking Crypto Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

Maincard.io is on the path to becoming the go-to platform for iGaming companies adopting Blockchain technology worldwide.

CCData reports that the centralized exchange (CEX) trading volume hit $11.3T in December, setting a new record with a 7.58% increase from November. Binance accounted for the largest share of trading activity with $946B.

Upbit is South Korea's largest crypto exchange and one of world's largest centralized trading platform in terms of volume.

With the rapid development of the global cryptocurrency market, futures trading has become the preferred trading method for an increasing number of investors.

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The SEC is undergoing a leadership change with crypto-friendly commissioners gaining control, potentially leading to policy revisions and reduced enforcement actions against crypto companies.

Founder of Burwick Law, a law firm from the U.S., Max Burwick, has accused the Solana-based memecoin launchpad, Pump.fun, of being a ponzi scheme.

The Malaysian Prime Minister recently announced that the government will explore policies to regulate the digital finance sector to improve the country's outdated financial system, following meetings with leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the crypto exchange Binance.

A Russian national was sentenced to seven years in prison for high treason involving cryptocurrency. The individual repeatedly transferred funds to a unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using crypto.

The attackers now opt for more 'sophisticated' malware to target crypto investors via trading or airdrop groups on Telegram.

Freename, a multi-chain Web3 namespace platform, has teamed up with Etherlink, a Layer-2 (L2) blockchain, to introduce the new top-level domain (TLD) ‘.etherlink,' as outlined in the latest report shared with Finbold on Thursday, January 16.