Hacker Hijacks 15 Accounts on X, Launches Memecoin Scams and Steals $500,000 in One Month: Blockchain Investigator
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A pseudonymous on-chain investigator says he’s unraveling a malicious scheme that’s using hacked accounts on the social media platform X to promote a fake memecoin. ZachXBT says the cybercriminal stole the credentials of high-profile X accounts by sending phishing emails that impersonated the X team. The emails appear as a notice of policy and guideline […]

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Betting markets predict bullish 2025 for crypto
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Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket anticipate a slew of wins for crypto in 2025.

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Which Memecoins Could Explode in 2025?
crypto-economy.com

TL;DR Memecoins, initially created as jokes or internet memes, have gained significant traction and investor interest, with potential for massive gains in 2025. Top contenders for explosive growth include Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Pepe (PEPE), 888 (888), and BTFD Coin (BTFD), each with unique features and strong community support. These memecoins offer innovative approaches […]

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Top 5 Altcoins to Watch in 2025
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TL;DR Top Altcoins for 2025: Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Cardano, and Ripple are poised for significant growth due to their unique technological advancements and strong market positions. Ethereum and Solana: Ethereum’s smart contracts and Solana’s scalability make them central hubs for DeFi and dApps, attracting institutional and developer interest. Avalanche, Cardano, and Ripple: Avalanche’s cross-chain compatibility, […]

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Michael Saylor Announces $299 Million 'Bitcoin Gift' to MSTR Holders, RLUSD Stablecoin Gets Listed on Major Exchange, Shibarium Hits Epic Transaction Milestone on Christmas: Crypto News Digest by U.Today
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Check out all the important news over the past day in U.Today’s latest digest!

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Here Are The Major Bitcoin Support Levels To Watch As Bulls Push For $100,000 Again
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Crypto analyst Trade PSH has revealed the major Bitcoin support levels to watch out for as BTC bulls push for a rally to the psychological $100,000 level. The analyst also mentioned what price levels Bitcoin could reach in the short term as it breaks above $100,000.  Bitcoin Support Levels To Watch Out For As Bulls […]

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<b>Cryptocurrency</b> Trader's Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Can Go Forward
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He was an early investor in cryptocurrency, and became an active trader on the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange. While Harborne owned 12% of …

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Chainlink (LINK) Forming Perfect Bottom Structure With Potential To Break Out: Crypto Trader
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A widely followed cryptocurrency trader says a top utility altcoin may be ready to rise. The analyst pseudonymously known as Bluntz tells his 305,200 followers on social media platform X that the decentralized oracle project Chainlink (LINK) is forming a bullish reversal pattern on the hourly chart, reminiscent of a Bitcoin move in 2019 when […]

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BITGET TOKEN PRICE ANALYSIS & PREDICTION (December 26) – BGB Posts Major Gains To Lead Daily Altcoins Rally, Remains Bullish
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Most exchange-based tokens are defying the odds amid the latest market drops. As they continue to show signs of recovery, BGB leads the current daily surge with 17% gains in the last 24 hours. Despite the recent crackdown across the crypto space, BGB showed signs of strength with a back-to-back gain in the past weeks. […]

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Ethereum Fork Lightchain AI Introduces Proof of Intelligence With 5.7M Sold in Presale
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PRESS RELEASE. Ethereum has experienced countless innovations since its inception, but few concepts have had the potential to shake the blockchain space like Lightchain AI’s revolutionary approach. With an astounding 5 million tokens sold in their presale, Lightchain AI is introducing a groundbreaking protocol, “Proof of Intelligence” (PoI), poised to redefine decentralized technology. What is […]

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Brazil’s self-custodial stablecoin ban to catalyze decentralization
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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
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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
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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
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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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