RECENTLY: Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge is being sued by his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, who alleges he improperly took “millions of dollars” from her staking rewards using his blockchain expertise.
RECENTLY: Anthony Pompliano warns that the U.S. must prioritize Bitcoin adoption to remain competitive globally, stating, “Owning Bitcoin is digital real estate” due to its limited supply.
JUST IN: The crypto industry is urging Congress to overturn new IRS regulations that classify DeFi protocols as brokers, citing concerns over authority and potential harm to innovation.
STUDY: Singapore and Hong Kong lead the global blockchain landscape, with Singapore scoring 85.4 and Hong Kong 82.7, according to a recent report by ApeX Protocol.
JUST IN: U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna is calling for a ban on stock trading by Congress to address corruption concerns, following President Biden's support for the initiative.
JUST IN: ProShares has filed for Bitcoin hedge ETFs combining stocks, gold, and Bitcoin futures, while Volatility Shares seeks an ETF for leveraged Solana futures exposure.
RECENTLY: A South Korean court has sentenced pro golfer Ahn Sung-hyun to four and a half years and former Bithumb CEO Lee Sang-jun to two years for bribery and altcoin price manipulation.
ANALYSIS: AI cryptocurrencies' market cap has fallen 28% from December's peak of $70.4 billion to $50.5 billion, although analysts anticipate a recovery in 2025.
ANALYSIS: US-listed Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracted $38.3 billion in net inflows during their launch year, according to Farside Investors, though Bitcoin ETFs faced $1.33 billion in outflows by year's end.
RECENTLY: Robert Kiyosaki accuses BlackRock of manipulating Bitcoin prices to benefit institutional investors, suggesting CEO Larry Fink is intentionally suppressing the price below $100,000.
JUST IN: Whales have purchased over 90 million DOGE in the past 48 hours, according to analyst Ali Martinez, amid ongoing price stagnation at approximately $0.31.
RECENTLY: Tether (USDT) has announced it will be delisted in the EU on December 30, 2024, due to its non-compliance with the stringent requirements of the new MiCA regulation.
RECENTLY: Decentraland maintains its top position in Santiment's NFT development rankings with 116.27 GitHub events in the last month, followed by Flow and Immutable X.
JUST IN: El Salvador's Bitcoin holdings have surpassed 6,000 BTC, valued at $569 million, according to the National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador’s portfolio tracker, solidifying its position as the sixth largest holder among nations.
JUST IN: A crypto whale generated a $5.66 million profit in two weeks by investing in the AI16Z token, which increased by 33%, as reported by Lookonchain.
ANALYSIS: Despite Bitcoin's drop to $94,000, the cryptocurrency market remains confident, with a Fear and Greed Index reading of 72 indicating that traders see the dip as a buying opportunity.
RECENTLY: Robert Lay predicts that venture capital funding for crypto projects will reach $18 billion in 2025, driven by strong market fundamentals and favorable regulations.
RECENTLY: Charles Hoskinson urges the Cardano Foundation to adopt a community-driven, membership-based governance model to enhance community involvement and address ongoing tensions.
ANALYSIS: Glassnode reports that Solana's momentum is declining compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum, despite maintaining positive net capital inflows since September 2023.