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Mokaverse Supports Jeju Air Relief Efforts with 1 Million MOCA

Mokaverse, the global non-fungible token (NFT) project by Animoca Brands, announced that it will support the relief efforts for the Jeju Air disaster at Muan International Airport with 1 million MOCA. On the 2nd (local time), Mokaverse stated on its

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims at 211,000... Labor Market Resilience Maintained

Last week's U.S. initial jobless claims fell below market expectations, indicating that the labor market's resilience remains robust. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's report on the 2nd (local time), the number of initial jobless claims in

T3 Financial Crime Investigation Team Freezes Illegal Funds of 100 Million USDT

The T3 Financial Crime Investigation Team, established by the TRON (TRX) blockchain, stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT), and blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, announced that it has frozen illegal funds amounting to 100 million USDT since September.

Binance Acquires Broker-Dealer License in Brazil

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it has acquired a broker-dealer license in the Brazilian market. On the 2nd (local time), Binance stated through its official channels, "We have secured the license through the acquisition of Sim-

Tether's Market Cap Falls by 1% After Full Implementation of EU's MiCA, Potential Volatility Ahead

After the comprehensive regulation MiCA for virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) by the European Union (EU) was fully implemented on December 30, Tether (USDT), facing regulatory risks, has seen a decline in its market capitalization. On the 2nd (local

Last Year Meme Coin Market Cap Increased by 500%... "Change in the Nature of Capital Markets"

There is an opinion that meme coins are changing the nature and essence of capital markets beyond the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market. On the 2nd (local time), virtual asset venture capital DWF Labs reported, "Dogecoin, which started as a satir

Binance Lists Perpetual Futures Contracts for AI16Z and More

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the launch of perpetual futures contracts for three assets, including AI16Z. On the 2nd (local time), Binance revealed through its official channels that it plans to start perpetual futures for Gri

KuCoin Introduces QR Code Payment Feature

Global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has introduced a feature that allows users to pay for purchases directly from their exchange accounts. According to a report by CoinDesk on the 2nd (local time), KuCoin announced the launch of a feature through '

Solana Meme Coin Continues Growth... Pump.fun Records All-Time High Daily Revenue

The Solana meme coin platform Pump.fun has recorded its highest ever daily revenue. On the 2nd (local time), cryptocurrency specialist media Cointelegraph, citing data from Dune Analytics and DeFiLlama, reported, "The Solana meme coin creation platfo

Binance Designates Monitoring Tags for Two Assets Including StormX

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it will designate two cryptocurrencies, including StormX (STMX), with monitoring tags. On the 2nd (local time), Binance announced through its official channel that it has registered StormX (STMX)

Ethereum Spot ETF Sees $2 Billion Inflows in December Alone… "Growing Interest in the Ecosystem"

Last December, the monthly inflow of Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surpassed $2 billion. On the 2nd (local time), cryptocurrency-focused media The Block, citing SoSoValue data, reported that "nine Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net

"Bitcoin Faces Adjustment Every January After Halving... Beware of Volatility"

Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to face a strong adjustment this January. According to a report by Daily Hodl on the 2nd (local time), renowned cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen mentioned the possibility of a decline in Bitcoin. Benjamin Cowen explaine

Garanti BBVA to Offer Virtual Asset Trading Services to Customers

Garanti BBVA, the fifth largest bank in Turkey, is expected to offer virtual asset (cryptocurrency) trading services to its customers. According to a report by CoinDesk on the 2nd (local time), Garanti BBVA plans to provide virtual asset spot trading

MicroStrategy Bullish Distortion Weakens... Market Sentiment Cautious

The bullish distortion phenomenon of MicroStrategy (MSTR), once called a leveraged stock in the Bitcoin (BTC) bullish trend, has significantly weakened. On the 2nd (local time), cryptocurrency specialized media CoinDesk reported, citing Market Chamel

December Crypto Asset Hacking Losses Amount to $29 Million…70% Decrease from Previous Month

It was revealed that the losses from crypto asset (cryptocurrency) hacking in December 2024 hit the lowest point of the year. On the 2nd (local time), the crypto asset specialized media Cointelegraph, citing data from blockchain security firm CertiK,

Decentralized Exchange Uniswap Announces V4 Launch

The decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap (UNI) has announced that it will launch its V4 platform in 2025. According to a report by Cointelegraph on the 2nd (local time), Uniswap stated, "In 2025, the V4 launch and many amazing things including Unicha

Celsius Appeals Dismissal of FTX Compensation Claim

The bankrupt cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius has appealed the dismissal of its compensation claim against FTX. According to a report by Cointelegraph on the 2nd (local time), Celsius claims that "FTX executives made baseless derogatory remark

"Meme Coins to Lose Market Share to AI Agent Tokens"

The cryptocurrency market in 2025 is expected to be dominated by the AI agent token sector. According to a report by Cointelegraph on the 2nd (local time), Hasib Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital, predicted, "The meme coins that led the

Last Year's Cryptocurrency Hacking Losses Reach $2.2 Billion, Up 22% from Previous Year

Last year, losses from hacking incidents related to cryptocurrencies were found to be close to $2.2 billion. On the 1st (local time), cryptocurrency specialized media The Block cited Chainalysis data, reporting that "a total of $2.2 billion in crypto

"Increase in Mergers and Acquisitions of Crypto Companies Expected This Year"

There is a forecast that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions involving crypto-related companies will continue to increase in 2025. According to The Block on the 1st (local time), Rob Hardik, a general partner at Dragonfly, predicted, "In 2024

177 Million Ethereum Domain Registrations: A New Record

The number of active domain registrations for the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has reached an all-time high. According to Dune Analytics data on the 1st (local time), there were 19,139 new ENS domain registrations in December, the highest since Septem

Despite FCA Warnings…Illegal Crypto Ads Rampant in the UK

Despite warnings from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding illegal crypto (cryptocurrency) advertisements, it appears that illegal ads are still rampant. According to a report by Cointelegraph on the 1st (local time), out of the 1,702 w

"Trump, a Double-Edged Sword for Bitcoin…Worst Case Could Drop to 80K"

There are expectations that the actions of Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, will act as a double-edged sword for Bitcoin (BTC). According to Binance Square on the 1st (local time), James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShar

China Strengthens Regulations on Illegal Foreign Exchange Transactions Including Virtual Assets

The Chinese foreign exchange regulatory authorities have strengthened regulations to crack down on risk transactions related to virtual assets (cryptocurrency). According to a report by Cointelegraph on the 1st (local time), Chinese regulatory author

Syria Transitional Government Considers Legalizing Bitcoin as Part of Economic Recovery Plan

The Syria Transitional Government, which is leading the reconstruction of Syria after the collapse of the Assad regime, is considering the legalization of Bitcoin (BTC). According to a report by Cryptopolitan on the 1st (local time), the Syria Econom

Hive Digital, a Bitcoin Mining Company, Relocates Headquarters to Texas

Bitcoin mining company Hive Digital has announced that it will move its headquarters from Vancouver to Texas. According to a report by Cointelegraph on the 1st (local time), Hive Digital revealed in an official statement that "the Trump administratio

US IRS Announces Temporary Relief Proposal for Centralized Exchange Users' Tax Regulations

The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a temporary relief proposal for users of centralized exchanges (CEFI) regarding tax regulations. According to a report by Bitcoin.com News on the 1st (local time), the IRS has unveiled a

"Innovation Starts Now"... Will the Virtual Asset 'Tailwind' Continue in 2025? [Blockchain Web 3.0 Report]

2025 Virtual Asset Industry and Market Outlook Competition for Bitcoin Holdings Among Nations Begins Acceleration of Global Virtual Asset Regulatory Innovation Focus on 'Stablecoins' and 'Real World Asset Tokenization' Major Altcoins Expected to Ente

Bitget Token Surges 25% Following BGB-BWB Merger Announcement, Ranks 19th in Market Cap

Bitget Token (BGB) is showing a remarkable upward trend despite the overall decline in the cryptocurrency market. On the 26th (local time), Bitget announced its decision to merge Bitget Token (BGB) and Bitget Wallet Token (BWB) to allow all Bitget co

Brazil Proposes Ban on Self-Custody Stablecoins… "Public Consultation in February Next Year"

Following the proposal by the Central Bank of Brazil to ban self-custody stablecoin transactions like Tether (USDT), there is a growing expectation that the stablecoin industry will accelerate its shift towards decentralization. According to a report