Technology
ETF
Spot Bitcoin ETFs break into top 20 in 2024, capturing 4.3% of total inflows
In less than a year since launch, IBIT and FBTC secure their spots among the largest ETFs by yearly flows.
Legal
Do Kwon pleads not guilty in US court over Terra ecosystem collapse
Kwon is under US custody after a lengthy extradition battle.
TradFi
Morgan Stanley subsidiary looking to offer crypto trading amid regulatory optimism
The company would still need a Federal Reserve approval to offer crypto-related services.
DEX
Solana shines amid record-breaking DEX trading volumes in December
In addition to keeping the lead on spot markets, Solana has been the second-largest blockchain for derivatives trading for the third consecutive month.
ETF
Crypto ETFs dominate top fund launches in 2024, led by record-breaking Bitcoin inflows
The eight funds, which include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and MicroStrategy ETFs, outperformed in a list of roughly 740 ETFs launched this year.
Lending
NYDIG explores float financing for Bitcoin-backed lending market
The move would allow Bitcoin holders to tap liquidity while maintaining exposure.
Analysis
XRP Ledger shows signs of increasing usage, suggesting XRP price increase
As the velocity metric nears a breakout on the descending trend line, XRP price could start an upward movement.
Crypto
Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge accused of misappropriating ex-wife’s crypto gains
Although the amount is not specified in the lawsuit, Stephen Akridge's ex-wife claims it is "millions of dollars."
Legal
Montenegro’s Justice Minister signs order to extradite Do Kwon to US
Nearly two years after Kwon's apprehension, the extradition battle between the US and South Korea comes to an end.
Regulation
Treasury and IRS finish broker rules for DeFi, require KYC from protocols
Crypto community called the rules, which will come in effect in 2027, unlawful and out of reach.
ETF
BlackRock doubles down on IBIT exposure through its Global Allocation Fund
The fund now holds over $17 million worth of shares from the spot Bitcoin ETF, which is among the 35 largest funds to ever launch.
Privacy
Bitcoin whales quietly amass BTC using privacy transactions, fueling speculation
The number of CoinJoin transactions tripled in two years, which cannot be solely attributed to hackers laundering funds.