Launch of USDD 2.0 stablecoin on Tron with a 20% annualized yield: should we laugh or cry?
Tron network founder Justin Sun (the one with the $6.24 million banana) officially announced the debut of the updated stablecoin USDD. According to him, coin holders will receive a yield of up to 20% per annum (APY), which will be fully subsidized by Tron DAO. All payments will be transferred in advance to a transparent crypto wallet to ensure…
Trump’s Return to the White House: What to Expect from the Inauguration of the First Pro-Cryptocurrency President of the United States
On January 20, the 47th President of the United States of America — Donald Trump is expected to be inaugurated. His return to the White House caused a wave of discussions in the crypto community, as well as significant price fluctuations. A loyal approach to the regulation of digital assets and potential changes in the […]
Bitcoin at $300k and 9 more forecasts for 2025 from HashKey
Hong Kong company HashKey Group introduced 10 predictions for the cryptocurrency market in 2025, including: Bitcoin value increasing to $300k, Ether — to $8k, and the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies rising to $10 trillion.
Telegram blockchain TON aims to expand in the US under Trump’s leadership
TON Foundation, associated with the Telegram messenger, announced plans for active expansion into the American market. This decision is driven by the anticipated favorable regulatory environment under the leadership of the newly elected US President Donald Trump. TON Blockchain plans to use this opportunity for the integration of its solutions.…
Results of 2024: Binance loses leadership, Ethereum cuts fees by 99%, AI integrates into Web3
In December 2024, major cryptocurrency exchanges recorded an increase in trading volumes: spot trading increased by 14%. Interestingly, Bitget led this indicator with a growth of 102%, while derivative trading volumes grew by 6%, where Gate showed a record increase of 111%.
A pastor sold his own cryptocurrency Solano Fi to his congregation and defrauded them of $5.9 million
The US Department of Justice accused a pastor from Washington state of fraud. He was selling his own cryptocurrency, Solano Fi, to parishioners promising 34.9% annual profit “with no risk.”
US indicted three Russians for organizing crypto mixers
Three citizens of Russia have been indicted by a US federal grand jury for laundering dirty money through so-called cryptocurrency mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io.
7500 bitcoins to remain in landfill — court denies owner of $700 million HDD search
It seems that the long saga of the HDD with 7500 bitcoins is coming to an end. The court denied the owner of the $700 million drive permission to search a landfill in Wales.
Crypto market «freezes»: bitcoin could face a drop to $74k
Renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez reported that capital inflow to the crypto market has decreased by more than 56% over the last month (i.e., December 2024). Investment volume dropped from $134 billion to $38 billion. In his post on X, Martinez shared a chart demonstrating the change in the total realized value of cryptocurrencies. A significant…
A well-known crypto millionaire predicted Solana at $2.5k
Famous American investor, founder of SkyBridge Capital and crypto millionaire Anthony Scaramucci predicted significant growth in the price of Solana, considering the level of $2500 quite achievable in the coming years. In his interview with blogger Austin Arnold on the YouTube channel Altcoin Daily, he also shared his thoughts on Ethereum, which,…
XRP will prove itself: analyst names key entry points
Despite price fluctuations of XRP, the number of wallets in the network is increasing. Since the beginning of 2025, their number has increased by 58 thousand, indicating a steady influx of new users, according to data from Santiment.
The crypto market is going down: what’s behind the fall?
Despite the additional zeros promised by many analysts, the bitcoin rate this week fell from $100,000 to $94,000, causing panic among investors. The BTC price drop has started to sink altcoins as well. Most tokens are losing value. Let’s understand the reasons and whether there are reasons for anxiety.
Grayscale has changed the portfolios of several funds: which tokens were added and which — were removed?
Grayscale Investments Company, a leading asset manager in the field of crypto investments, on January 8 announced the rebalancing of its multi-asset funds as part of its regular review for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Top AI agents on the crypto market this week: even more and more expensive
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related projects continue to demonstrate significant growth. This week, the total market capitalization reached $16.7 billion. As of January 5th, the share of discussions about AI on platform X accounted for 70%. That is, it was the most frequent topic of conversation and publication.
AI agents: how do digital minions work in the crypto market?
AI agents are rapidly changing the approach to cryptocurrency trading, market analysis, and risk management. They don’t just perform algorithmic tasks according to predefined criteria like traditional bots, but adapt to conditions, learn from previous experience, and provide a new level of autonomy in interaction with the blockchain. Why are…
CEO of Bybit — on the power of memecoins, dislike of venture tokens, and listing features
Recently, Bybit conducted an online conference for the media, at which CEO Ben Zhou and Shunyiet Yan, head of institutional and derivatives business, shared plans for the development of the cryptocurrency exchange.
Restoring the correlation between bitcoin and US stocks: risks or opportunities?
The correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 index, which weakened significantly after Donald Trump was elected President of the USA, has started to strengthen again. This could pose short-term risks for the prices of digital gold, analysts warned.
In a few months, the crypto market will reach its peak and then fall sharply, — Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX exchange
Former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX and well-known entrepreneur Arthur Hayes believes that the peak of the cryptocurrency market will occur in mid-March 2025, followed by a significant correction.
Three altcoins have reached historic highs, and another one is on the way
With the start of the new year and the approach of the inauguration of the elected President of the USA, Donald Trump, the crypto market has noticeably revived. Interestingly, on January 6, three altcoins set price records.
Four companies received MiCA license to operate in the EU
The Dutch regulator issued four companies the long-awaited Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license. This will allow them to operate in all 27 European Union countries.
You can lose cryptocurrency through comments on YouTube
There’s a new type of crypto scam picking up steam, revolving around multi-signature wallets. Basically, the rule of thumb here is: if it seems sketchy, it probably is. Even crypto newbies know you should never share your secret (seed) phrase with anyone, and always double-check who and what kind of access you’re granting to your wallet…
Bitcoin turns 16! What will be the price of BTC in 2025?
Bitcoin emerged as a response to the 2008 financial crisis, when trust in traditional banking systems plummeted. In October, a mysterious developer under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto published a white paper describing the concept of a decentralized digital currency with a limited supply of 21 million coins. Unlike traditional financial systems,…
Trading on decentralized exchanges (DEX) reached a record $462 billion in December
Decentralized exchanges (DEX) hit a new trading volume record in December 2024. According to data from the DeFiLlama platform, monthly trading volume soared to $462 billion. The previous record was set in November — $374 billion. This growth is attributed to expectations of a more favorable regulatory environment in the USA following Donald…
New rules for cryptocurrencies in the EU: what will change in 2025
Starting December 30th, another component of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation officially kicked into gear, radically changing how cryptocurrencies are regulated across European Union countries. Here’s what’s new:
TOP 5 impressive crypto trends of 2025: from decentralized AI to regenerative finance
New trends of 2025, such as ReFi, CBDC, and decentralized systems, are shaping a more inclusive and exciting future. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies are starting to move beyond the usual discussions about Bitcoin dominance or smart contracts. In 2025, this ecosystem will experience significant changes, driven by global economic trends,…
An important signal: why did cryptowhales start moving stablecoins?
After the Christmas dip in the crypto market, positive trends have emerged: the so-called “whales” (large investors) have begun actively transferring stablecoins to crypto exchanges. According to data from the Santiment analytics platform for tracking deposits on top centralized exchanges (CEX), 7 large FDUSD deposits were made on…
MiCA vs. cryptocurrencies: can USDT and other stablecoins survive in the EU?
The European cryptocurrency market is on the verge of significant changes due to the MiCA regulation, which sets strict requirements, including for stablecoins. Popular USDT and DAI risk being permanently removed from European platforms, which is causing concern among users. Will the new rules really protect consumers, or will they be a blow to…
Russia uses cryptocurrencies to circumvent international sanctions
Russian companies have started using Bitcoin and other digital currencies for international transactions following legislative changes aimed at circumventing sanctions, reports Reuters. Sanctions have made trading with allies like China and Turkey more complicated, as local banks are wary of working with Russian counterparts due to the risk of…
A phishing site of the popular NFT collection Pudgy Penguins appeared among Google ads
Blockchain security experts at Scam Sniffer discovered a new scam scheme using Google Ads. Following the link redirects users to a fake site of the popular NFT collection Pudgy Penguins. In their post on the X platform, the analysts explained that these ads contain JavaScript code that checks if the user has a crypto wallet. If a wallet is…
Helio for $150 million: crypto payment platform MoonPay is preparing the largest acquisition in history
Crypto payment provider MoonPay is in talks to acquire the platform Helio for about $150 million. If the deal goes through, it will be the largest acquisition in the company’s history. Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett reported about MoonPay’s plans in her post on the platform X.
After launching on the Binance Alpha platform, 40% of tokens fell in price
Last week, the biggest exchange launched Binance Alpha – a platform designed to get familiar with early-stage projects. Alpha is integrated with Binance Wallet (formerly Binance Web3 Wallet), with the main goal of making it easier to find tokens that have potential for future listing on Binance Exchange.
Tether invests $775 million in YouTube competitor and launches its own AI platform
Tether, a global leader in the stablecoin arena, is gearing up to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) platform in the first quarter of 2025 as part of its diversification strategy. The platform will allow users to interact with AI through their mobile devices.
Partnerships with Nvidia and Intel, rebranding, AI — Hedera Foundation announces big plans for 2025
Hedera Foundation officially announced the appointment of Charles Atkins as the CEO. Atkins, a former president of Hedera Hashgraph, has extensive experience in the blockchain industry, including roles at Polygon Labs and Aptos. His appointment is part of strategic changes involving a rebranding and a new strategy for 2025 focused on artificial…
Useful bitcoin: mining will heat the homes of 80,000 people in Finland
Mining consumes a lot of electricity and is accompanied by equipment heating. This holiday season, Bitcoin will be heating an additional 67,000 Finnish homes — it’s not the first project of its kind in the country.
What cryptocurrencies did Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial project invest in?
US resident Donald Trump and his family, through their crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLFI), are actively scooping up cryptocurrencies. Six tokens worth about $65 million have already been purchased. The portfolio currently looks as follows:
The fake Satoshi Nakamoto received a suspended sentence and a fine
Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, known for his claims that he is the creator of Bitcoin Satoshi Nakamoto, received a suspended sentence of one year for violating court orders.
Crypto markets are facing hard times due to the Fed’s aggressive policy
Analyst Katarina Sarayeva pointed out that the Federal Reserve System’s (Fed) projections for next year turned out to be more aggressive than anticipated. On December 18, the Fed lowered the federal funds rate for the third time this year by 25 basis points to 4.25-4.5% annually, aligning with most experts’ expectations.
Memecoins or artificial intelligence? What crypto enthusiasts are betting on in 2025
The latest survey of 27,230 Binance users revealed a growing interest in cryptocurrencies in 2024 and expectations for further industry development in the coming years. According to the report, 45% of respondents joined the crypto space just this year. Of these, 24.5% entered the industry within the last six months, and 20.6% within the year.
ICO comeback: a lost goldmine or a repetition of old mistakes?
In 2017-2018, ICOs were a breakthrough in the cryptocurrency world. In those years, investors literally fought for the opportunity to be the first to invest in a new project. But the boom was followed by a downturn due to regulatory restrictions, widespread fraud, and numerous failures. Surprisingly, at the end of 2024, people started talking…
Hackers have organized a Christmas hunt for Ledger wallets
Owners of popular Ledger hardware wallets have become targets of phishing attacks. Hackers are sending out fake emails to phish for users’ secret phrases and gain access to their crypto assets.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX exchange: Trump will provoke crypto market collapse
BitMEX crypto exchange co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts a significant cryptocurrency market crash at the beginning of next year. According to his forecast, this is expected around January 20, 2025, which is the inauguration day of the elected US President Donald Trump. Hayes believes that investors’ expectations regarding the policy of the…
Farewell to USDT and USDC? Ripple launches its own stablecoin RLUSD
Ripple launches its own stablecoin RLUSD on December 17. The coin is pegged to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio and is available to users on five cryptocurrency exchanges: Uphold, Bitso, MoonPay, Archax, and CoinMENA. In the coming weeks, Ripple plans to expand the list of exchanges, including platforms such as Bitstamp, Bullish, Independent Reserve,…
500 SIM cards and thousands of broken hearts: a group of 792 crypto fraudsters arrested in Nigeria
High-tech crypto hacks are mind-blowing, but good old social engineering methods are still kicking ass. And here’s one of the loudest incidents. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Nigeria (EFCC) conducted one of the largest anti-corruption operations in the crypto realm. In the Big Leaf Building on Victoria Island (Lagos), 792…
The star squirrel Peanut owner accused Binance of copyright infringement
Popular American content creator Mark Longo has filed a legal complaint against Binance, claiming that the memecoin PNUT, which the platform listed last month, infringes on his intellectual property rights. Longo alleges that the token uses an image of his pet squirrel named Peanut without permission.
Rapper Drake’s X account hacked to promote fake memecoin
Canadian rapper Drake fell victim to hackers who used his account on the social network X (formerly known as Twitter) to promote a scam meme-coin based on the Solana blockchain. The fraudulent token caught the attention of some of his 39 million followers and managed to reach a trading volume of $5 million before the scam became apparent.
For the first time in the US, a bitcoin millionaire will go to jail for tax evasion
An Austin, Texas local was sentenced to two years in prison for filing a false tax return, where he underreported his income from selling bitcoins by $4 million.
Coinbase to drop Tether USDT and 5 other stablecoins in Europe
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will remove six stablecoins from platforms in Europe due to the upcoming implementation of stricter regulations under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) law.
Binance co-founder Changpeng «CZ» Zhao: Bitcoin price «should be much higher» $850k
At the Bitcoin MENA 2024 conference in Dubai, Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao shared his vision for the future of Bitcoin. Speaking on a panel discussion, he stated that the foremost cryptocurrency should be considered not as a separate asset, but as regular money.
How does Google’s Willow quantum chip threaten cryptocurrencies?
Remember that recent market correction? We broke down the reasons and analysts’ forecasts. Well, one of the triggers for the crypto crash was the hype around the capabilities of the new Willow chip by Google. How is this related to cryptocurrency? Directly. The latest quantum processor can perform calculations in 5 minutes that would take the…
Crypto slaughterhouse: what did the latest crash teach us, and what will happen to the market next?
Another crash in the cryptocurrency market has turned into a real crypto slaughterhouse: overnight, investors lost $1.7 billion, and 560,000 traders were affected by liquidations. Experts attribute this drop to a number of interesting factors, from Google’s breakthrough in quantum computing to political processes in the United States. Was it…
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