Stablecoins
Ordinals
Trump-inspired digital cards debut on Bitcoin via Ordinals
The cards are available on Magic Eden for users who bought the "Mugshot Edition" NFTs.
Adoption
Czech National Bank considers Bitcoin for reserve diversification
Although the ČNB considered just a small allocation, the entity's governor considers Bitcoin something very insteresting.
DeFi
Top five DeFi protocols record $158 million in revenue in December
Except for Lido, the other four protocols registered all-time highs in monthly fees.
Legal
Coinbase secures important win in legal dispute against the SEC, crypto community cheers
The lawsuit proceedings will stay halted while Coinbase appeals to the Second Circuit.
Banking
Major Portuguese bank blocks fiat transfers to crypto platforms
The suspension cited compliance with guidelines published by the European Central Bank.
Regulation
Gemini settles CFTC Bitcoin futures case for $5 million
Under the settlement terms, Gemini did not admit or deny any wrongdoing.
ETF
Nasdaq proposes raising IBIT options contract limit for traders
The requirement mentions growing trading volumes as a driver for a potential approval by the SEC.
Analysis
Bitcoin reclaims $102,000 as sell-side liquidity dries up
The Bitfinex Alpha report pointed out that Bitcoin's emerging metrics suggest the bearish pressure may have largely subsided.
Analysis
TRM Labs exec likens excitement about crypto under Trump to ‘space race’ hype
TRM Labs head of legal and government affairs Ari Redbord said a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could boost the value of BTC and trigger a global trend.
Legal
Coinbase shares unredacted FDIC letters urging banks to avoid offering basic Bitcoin services
The documents are unredacted versions of letters shared by Paul Grewal last month.
Stablecoins
Ethena reveals roadmap for 2025, eyes Telegram payment app
Ethena Labs targets the DeFi frontier with new stablecoin products, aiming to dethrone Tether as the industry leader.
Analysis
VanEck CEO recommends investors to double down on Bitcoin as hedge in 2025
As gold and Bitcoin register a bull market, Jan van Eck stated that these assets are essential for any portfolio.
