Will Binance's BNB Reach $1000? Price Prediction Amid Legal Challenges in Australia
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The cryptocurrency market is facing a short-term correction after a sustained bull run since early November. Among the altcoins, Binance’s native token, BNB, has dropped 1.5% in the past day but is up 1.64%. This is despite the latest legal challenges facing the exchange in Australia. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is suing […]

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As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments – USA Today
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Offering cryptocurrency payments can be a way for companies to brand themselves as innovative rather than “a stuffy old brand selling to the …

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Sophon Mainnet Goes Live with $500M TVL and Strategic Industry Collaborations
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Dubai, India, December 18th, 2024, Chainwire Sophon has launched its mainnet, introducing the first-ever Validium on ZKsync powered by Avail DA. With over $500M in Total Value Locked (TVL) through the Sophon farming program, and a growing ecosystem of established partners, Sophon is paving the way for scalable, consumer-focused blockchain applications. The launch comes with […]

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Pepeto Project Launches Utility-Driven Solutions for Memecoins
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SAN FRANCISCO, United States, December 18th, 2024, Chainwire Pepeto: The God of Frogs with Utility and a Vision Unlike other memecoins’ trading-centric approach, Pepeto offers a comprehensive utility-driven ecosystem. Pepeto, known as the God of Frogs, aims to adopt all future memecoins and elevate the sector through its zero-fee cross-chain exchange and bridge technology. Pepeto’s Ecosystem Highlights: Zero-Fee Exchange: A listing platform for […]

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EU MP Advocates for Bitcoin Reserve, Ex-German Finance Minister Criticises Country’s Crypto Policies
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French lawmaker Sarah Knafo proposed that the European Union establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in a bid to follow the example of US President-elect Donald Trump. Germany’s ex-finance minister echoed similar concerns, lamenting missed opportunities with Bitcoin while the US advances, pointing to Germany’s decision to sell over 50,000 BTC in the summer instead of […]

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Self Custody For Me, But Not For Thee
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One counter-argument against pushing for greater scalability with Bitcoin is that “most people won’t self-custody anyway, so why bother?” This is a wildly assumptive, arrogant, and outright fallacious argument. It is the same type of logical fallacy that human beings can’t help but make. The current state of the present is an indicator of what […]

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Solana Bull Flag Signals A Breakout To $300 – Analyst Shares Key Levels
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Solana (SOL) finds itself at a critical juncture as it tests demand at a price level that previously acted as key resistance. Since late November, SOL’s price has been in a retrace, dampening the hype surrounding the cryptocurrency. The prolonged decline has left investors uncertain about the next move for Solana, with many questioning whether […]

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'Nothing Is Cooking': CZ Roasts Crypto Founder Over Misused Selfie
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CZ has stressed that crypto founders should not use selfies with him for promotion

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Ink fast-tracks Layer 2 mainnet launch, driving DeFi development boom
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Ink, a Layer 2 (L2) built on the Optimism Superchain, is now live on mainnet, embarking on its mission to bridge the gap between users and the builders engineering the future of DeFi by creating a seamless, connected ecosystem. Initially planned for Q1 2025, Ink has launched ahead of schedule after a successful period of […]

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Ledn co-founder shares how crypto startups can avoid debanking
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Crypto founders have reported losing business accounts, with personal accounts also subject to debanking.

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Sophon Mainnet Goes Live With $500 Million Total Value Locked and Strategic Industry Collaborations
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December 18, 2024 – Dubai, India Sophon has launched its mainnet, introducing the first-ever Validium on ZKsync powered by Avail DA. With over $500 million in TVL (total value locked) through the Sophon farming program, and a growing ecosystem of established partners, Sophon is paving the way for scalable, consumer-focused blockchain applications. The launch comes […]

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Dogecoin Price Crash Leads Whales to Quietly Buy into an AI Altcoin Set for 50,000% Growth
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The recent Dogecoin price crash has sent shockwaves through the crypto market, leaving many investors scrambling to reassess their portfolios. Once hailed as a leading memecoin, DOGE’s decline highlights speculative assets’ growing challenges in a volatile market. Amid the Dogecoin price downturn, attention has shifted to alternative opportunities, with savvy investors, including crypto “whales,” quietly […]

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Ohio Representative Proposes Bitcoin Reserve Act
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The Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act seeks to incorporate bitcoin into the state’s financial reserves while diversifying its investment portfolio. Rep. Merrin Wants Bitcoin in Ohio’s State Treasury Ohio State Representative, Derek Merrin has introduced the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, a legislative bill granting the state treasury the authority to invest in bitcoin (BTC). This bill […]

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Deutsche Bank Taps ZKsync for Compliance-Driven Ethereum L2 Blockchain
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Deutsche Bank is reportedly creating a layer-2 (L2) blockchain solution on Ethereum using ZKsync technology. The initiative aims to address compliance challenges in using public blockchains within regulated financial systems, according to Bloomberg. The L2 solution is part of Project Dama 2, designed to enhance transaction efficiency and incorporate regulatory safeguards. It will integrate with […]

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<b>CryptoCurrency</b> Certification Consortium (C4) Updates its <b>CryptoCurrency</b> Security Standard …
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The Standard is a vital framework designed to safeguard cryptocurrency systems, particularly in the area of private key management. With the rise of …

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Cardano Price Eyes Recovery Toward $2 As Million-Dollar Whale Transactions Explode On The Network
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The Cardano price has recently rejected around the $1.1 price level. Notably, the past three months have been highlighted by a remarkable Cardano surge that saw it break above $1 for the first time since early 2022 and peak at $1.3 on December 3, 2024.  Although Cardano has managed to hold above the $1 mark […]

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What is the Bitcoin Puell Multiple Indicator and How Does It Work?
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In the world of Bitcoin investing, understanding market cycles is key to identifying buying opportunities and spotting potential price peaks. One indicator that has stood the test of time in this regard is the Puell Multiple. Originally created by David Puell, this metric examines Bitcoin’s valuation through the lens of miner revenue, offering insights into […]

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Top Trader Predicts ‘Quick’ Move to All-Time High for Ethereum, Sees ETH Outperforming Bitcoin From Here
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A popular market analyst known for his timely crypto calls is predicting Ethereum (ETH) will suddenly return to its all-time high. Pseudonymous trader Pentoshi tells his 834,500 followers on the social media platform X that Ethereum may surge more than 23% from its current value and start outperforming against Bitcoin (ETH/BTC). “ETH likely to continue […]

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SatLayer Now Enables Bitcoin Restaking on Sui’s Layer-1 Blockchain
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TL;DR SatLayer integrates with the Sui blockchain to expand Bitcoin’s use in DeFi applications, allowing developers to secure dApps with Bitcoin’s value and security. The collaboration strengthens the security of decentralized applications on Sui, a blockchain focused on fast transactions and scalability. SatLayer, which focuses on Bitcoin restaking, partners with Babylon Labs and aims to […]

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Bitcoin ATH Stops Short of $110k Mark as Companies Adopt MSTR Play
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Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $108,268, driven by bullish announcements and market sentiment. Shiliang Tang highlighted increased institutional interest as MicroStrategy joined the Nasdaq 100 and continued Bitcoin purchases. Crypto analyst RektCapital warns of historical price pullbacks, urging preparedness for upcoming corrections. At the same time, buying continues by some of the largest […]

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Pyth Network to Launch Real-Time Oil Data Feeds, Enabling Onchain Oil Derivatives in DeFi Applications
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Pyth Network has launched real-time oil market data feeds for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent Crude Oil. Pyth’s team highlighted the multi-trillion-dollar opportunity of energy markets, enabling DeFi applications such as oil-based derivatives and perpetual futures. This launch follows VanEck’s recent listing of a Pyth Exchange Traded Note (ETN) in Europe, allowing investors to […]

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$4.20 XRP May Be Real Amid Biggest Breakout in Price's History
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$4.20 XRP may be real amid biggest breakout in price’s history

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Plume Network secures $20M for tokenization platform
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Investors in the round include Brevan Howard Digital, Haun Ventures, Lightspeed Faction and Galaxy Ventures.

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SUI And AAVE Exhibit Shocking Gains In Market Rebound As Investors Position For Higher Trends On IntelMarkets (INTL)
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As the crypto market rebounds, SUI and AAVE have both made significant strides, showing remarkable gains and capturing the attention of investors. Both tokens recently hit new highs driven by key developments. However, despite their impressive gains, a new contender, IntelMarkets (INTL), is emerging in the space. With its public presale raising over $4.8 million […]

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Bitwise Launches Solana ETP in Europe
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Bitwise expands its suite of crypto staking solutions with the launch of a solana staking exchange-traded product (ETP). Solana ETP Launched in Europe While Bitwise U.S. Solana ETF Stalls Bitwise, a crypto asset management firm has introduced a Solana staking exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe with the ticker BSOL. This comes less than a month […]

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Why Gen Z Treats Bitcoin Like Air Fryers – And Why It's Terryfing
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A concerning trend has emerged among young UK investors who are making crucial financial decisions at an alarming speed, with two-thirds finalizing important investment choices in less than 24 hours. Moreover, according to the country’s market watchdog, they fail to see the difference between purchasing a hyped air fryer or smartwatch and buying Bitcoin or […]

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Hong Kong approves four more <b>cryptocurrency</b> exchanges – Reuters
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Hong Kong's securities regulator on Wednesday approved four cryptocurrency exchanges in the city's latest effort to stay competitive in a race to …

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US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Could Push Price To $500,000: Expert
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In an exclusive interview with Yahoo Finance, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, shared his bullish outlook on Bitcoin, projecting significant price appreciation by the end of 2025. “We expect Bitcoin to be up above $200,000 by this time next year,” Hougan stated, attributing this forecast to three primary sources of demand: […]

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VanEck Predicts Establishment of US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Next Year Without Aid of Congress – Here’s How
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An analyst at one of the biggest asset managers in crypto thinks the US will establish some form of a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve next year. Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, says in a new interview with Natalie Brunell that the reserve might not be generated from Congressional legislation, however. […]

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Bitcoin Closing In on Greater Move to Massive Price Target, According to Trader Who Called 2021 Market Collapse
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A veteran trader known for accurately calling the crypto market collapse of May 2021 believes Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for an explosive move. Pseudonymous analyst Dave the Wave tells his 147,800 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is trading in a narrow range, setting the flagship crypto asset up for a […]

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Youngest Ever Bitcoin Core Contributor Gets Bitcoin Scholarship
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Chaincode Labs, a privately funded Bitcoin research and development centre based in New York City, has awarded its inaugural Bitcoin Scholarship to 17-year-old Ishaana Misra, the youngest contributor to Bitcoin Core in the technology’s 15-year history. Misra was selected from 232 applicants globally for the scholarship, covering one year’s academic expenses. She can renew it […]

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Trump’s inauguration may trigger crypto sell-off, says Arthur Hayes
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Arthur Hayes has published a “Trump Truth” blog post, forecasting a massive crash in crypto markets following Donald Trump’s inauguration in January.

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