Brazil’s self-custodial stablecoin ban to catalyze decentralization
cointelegraph.com

Crypto execs are confident that it won’t be easy to enforce Brazil’s self-custodial stablecoin ban, with many examples proving that further decentralization is inevitable.

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BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Greatly Outperforming Bitcoin ETF
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Ethereum ETFs outperformed Bitcoin ETFs on Christmas Eve

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Bulls Falter As PEPE Slide To $0.00001748: Key Support In Focus
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PEPE bullish momentum has taken a hit, with the price retreating to a crucial support level at $0.00001748. This setback puts the bulls under pressure to hold the line as bearish forces regain strength.  After an initial rally showed promise, the inability to sustain upward movement signals a critical moment for the meme coin’s price […]

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AI Predicts Bitcoin’s Price for 2025
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TL;DR According to AI predictions, Bitcoin could reach values between $120,000 and $150,000 in 2025, driven by various global economic factors. The global economic environment favors BTC as a store of value, especially in contexts of inflation and low interest rates. Limited supply and infrastructure improvements, such as the Lightning Network, support a potential price […]

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What To Expect for Play-to-Earn Games in 2025? Will it Be the Year of Definitive Takeoff or Another Lost Year?
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TL;DR The evolution of player experience, with more appealing and accessible titles, will be key to the mainstream adoption of Play-to-Earn (P2E) games in 2025. Removing technical barriers and improving technological accessibility position the next year as decisive for attracting a larger audience. Decentralized economies, driven by tokenization, are revolutionizing monetization in gaming. The year […]

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Russia Is Using Bitcoin in International Trade Payments
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Russian companies are circumventing Western sanctions by using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to settle international trade, the country’s Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov, confirmed yesterday (Wednesday). “As part of the experimental regime, it is possible to use bitcoins that we have mined here in Russia [in foreign trade transactions],” Siluanov told the Russia 24 television channel […]

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Top U.S. Tech Stocks Surge in 2024 Amid AI and <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Bo – GuruFocus
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The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency have led to a significant upsurge in U.S. tech stocks in 2024, …

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XRP Has Most Bullish-Looking Chart in Entire Crypto Space, According to Analyst – Here’s Why
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A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on XRP. The analyst pseudonymously known as CredibleCrypto tells his 450,200 followers on the social media platform X that paired against Bitcoin (BTC), XRP “looks absolutely fantastic.” The trader says he plans to enter a long position in the coming days. Based on the analyst’s […]

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South Korea sanctions 15 North Koreans for crypto heists and cyber theft
cointelegraph.com

The sanctioned agents were allegedly generating funds for North Korea’s nuclear weapons development program.

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Justin Sun Moves $244.9M In ETH, Nexo Whale Deposits $17.2M To Binance
nulltx.com

On Christmas Eve, Justin Sun made a significant move, transferring 70,182 ETH (valued at $244.9 million) to HTX. This transfer included 42,905 ETH unstaked from Lido Finance and 27,277 ETH withdrawn from Etherfi. Since November 10, Sun has deposited a total of 179,101 ETH, worth around $645 million, into HTX. Notably, his deposits have been […]

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Do Kwon Extradition: Montenegro Court Upholds Ruling, US or South Korea Awaits
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A Montenegrin court upheld the extradition of Do Kwon, founder of Terra Labs. The U.S. and South Korea both requested extradition, and a Montenegro minister will decide which country gets him. Montenegro Minister to Decide Do Kwon’s Next Destination The Montenegrin Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed jailed Terra Labs founder Do Kwon’s appeal against his extradition. […]

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UTXO Stack Unveils Whitepaper, 2025 Roadmap, and New Website: Pioneering Liquidity Incentives for the Lightning Network
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[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, December 26th, 2024] Today, UTXO Stack officially released its whitepaper, The Decentralized Liquidity Staking Layer for Hybrid Lightning Network, along with its 2025 roadmap and newly redesigned website. The whitepaper elaborates on UTXO Stack’s role as the liquidity staking layer for the Lightning Network, integrating core components such as the […]

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Ripple CTO Makes Key Clarification on Staking: Details
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Ripple CTO David Schwartz weighs in on crypto staking

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XRP Price Momentum Stalls: Bulls Fails to Break Through
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XRP price attempted an upside break above the $2.350 resistance zone. The price is struggling and slowly moving lower toward the $2.20 support. XRP price is attempting a fresh increase above the $2.250 resistance zone. The price is now trading above $2.25 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key declining channel forming […]

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South Korea Teams Up With US To Combat Crypto Heists and Efforts of North Korean-Linked Hackers: Report
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The United States and South Korea are reportedly partnering in a joint research initiative aimed at strengthening protections against the theft of crypto assets. According to a report by the Yonhap News Agency, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the government of South Korea signed an agreement to jointly develop technologies aimed at curbing […]

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Kyros Ventures Collaborates with BingX to Release the Vietnam Crypto Market Report 2024
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December 24, 2024 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Kyros Ventures, a pioneer in blockchain incubation in Vietnam, has partnered with the global cryptocurrency exchange BingX to launch the highly anticipated Vietnam Crypto Market Report 2024. This report, now in its fifth year, provides a detailed analysis of the evolving cryptocurrency landscape in Vietnam and […]

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Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Will Transfer Customer Assets to SBI VC Trade by March 2025
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SBI VC Trade, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange owned by SBI Holdings, has confirmed it has finalised an agreement to accept customer accounts and assets from DMM Bitcoin, which faced issues following a cyberattack. The confirmation came after DMM Bitcoin, part of the DMM.com Group, announced earlier this month that it would cease operations and enter […]

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Springfield police warn of <b>cryptocurrency</b> scams – MassLive.com
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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Police Department is warning people about a new cryptocurrency scam that directs its victims to a machine and calls …

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Japan PM not ready to talk about Bitcoin national reserve: Report
cointelegraph.com

The Japanese prime minister said it is “difficult for the government to express its views” on implementing a Bitcoin strategic reserve.

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Altcoin Season Is Coming In 2025, Analysts Predict
crypto-economy.com

TL;DR Analysts predict a significant surge in altcoin prices in 2025, driven by market dynamics, technological advancements, and increased investor interest. Indicators such as the decline in Bitcoin dominance and the Altcoin Season Index crossing 75% suggest an impending altcoin season. Recent data shows genuine market growth for altcoins, with trading volumes independent of BTC […]

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VanEck Releases Its 2025 Predictions for the Crypto Market
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TL;DR VanEck anticipates a transformative 2025 for the crypto market: The firm projects all-time highs for Bitcoin and increased adoption and growth. Bitcoin and Ethereum will reach record highs: Bitcoin will surpass $180,000 and Ethereum $6,000 in 2025, with peaks in the first and fourth quarters. The U.S. will adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve: […]

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Russia Using Bitcoin to Bypass Sanctions – Is the Global Financial System Cracking?
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Russia is embracing bitcoin for international trade to bypass Western sanctions, signaling a strategic shift toward digital currencies to counter economic isolation and strengthen global partnerships. Russian Trade Goes Crypto – How Bitcoin Is Reshaping Global Power Dynamics Russia’s finance minister, Anton Siluanov, disclosed that Russian companies are utilizing bitcoin and other digital currencies for […]

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Weekly 10% Price Hikes on Qubetics! Grab the Top Crypto to Buy for 2025 Amid Bittensor’s Rise and Bitcoin’s Market Reversal
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What would it take for you to revolutionise your approach to digital finance? The crypto market continues to astound, bringing news of groundbreaking innovations and opportunities each day. From AI-powered decentralised systems to altcoins reshaping market dominance, the crypto space is alive with possibilities. Recently, Bittensor’s remarkable strides in AI and Bitcoin’s evolving market dynamics […]

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Cardano (ADA) Struggles to Hold Ground: Another Drop Incoming?
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Cardano price started a downside correction below the $1.00 zone. ADA is consolidating and facing hurdles near the $0.920 and $0.950 levels. ADA price started a downward move below the $1.00 support zone. The price is trading below $0.950 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance […]

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Another Parabolic Rally on the Way for Dogecoin if History Repeats, Says Crypto Strategist – Here’s His Outlook
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A closely followed crypto analyst believes top memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE) is gearing up to unleash another parabolic rally. Crypto strategist Ali Martinez tells his 103,200 followers on the social media platform X that Dogecoin may be following in the footsteps of its 2017 and 2021 market cycles when the memecoin ignited a meteoric ascent after […]

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Bank of Italy Calls Bitcoin P2P Services ‘Crime-as-a-Service’ Amidst Growing Acceptance
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While major institutions worldwide are gradually embracing Bitcoin, recognizing its potential as a transformative asset and even integrating it into their corporate treasuries, the perception of the cryptocurrency remains far from universally positive. Amid this growing institutional adoption, the Bank of Italy has taken a notably critical stance. In its Economic and Financial Occasional Paper, […]

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Michael Saylor Announces $299 Million 'Bitcoin Gift' to MSTR Holders
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MicroStrategy founder Saylor reveals profits brought to MSTR holders last week

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Crypto Trends and Predictions: Major Expectations for the Industry in 2025
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2024 has been one of the most positively eventful ever in the history of crypto, with three key occurrences that are likely to be remembered as particularly significant. First, the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs back in January, followed also by spot ETH ETFs mid-year. Second, the election in November of a US president who […]

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<b>Cryptocurrency</b> investment should favor emerging markets – Cointelegraph
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Opinion by: Ayush Ranjan, co-founder and CEO of Huddle01. Many claim Web3 is just a speculative playground because of its power to mint …

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Hacked crypto exchange DMM seals deal with SBI, accounts to open March
cointelegraph.com

SBI VC Trade has sealed a deal with DMM Bitcoin to receive the hacked exchange’s assets, with DMM customers expected to transition to SBI in March.

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Stablecoins Could Dominate the Crypto Market by 2025: We Analyze the Trends
crypto-economy.com

TL;DR Stablecoins pegged to stable reserves like fiat currencies, are set to dominate the crypto market by 2025, driven by strategic investments and regulatory support. Tether’s investment in StablR and the surge in stablecoin adoption in 2024 highlight the growing interest and applications in payments, remittances, and investments. Predictions for 2025 include the emergence of […]

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Ripple’s Stablecoin Hits Singapore – Regulated Exchange Brings RLUSD to Transform Markets
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Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD, debuts in Singapore on regulated exchange Independent Reserve, unlocking faster, cost-efficient cross-border transactions. Ripple USD Debuts in Singapore – Independent Reserve Unlocks Seamless Liquidity Independent Reserve (IR), a licensed crypto exchange in Singapore, announced on Tuesday the launch of Ripple USD (RLUSD), Ripple’s new USD-backed stablecoin, on its platform. This […]

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