Governance
NFTs
OpenSea Foundation announces upcoming SEA token amid OS2 open beta launch
OS2 platform merges NFT and token trading with cross-chain support and an XP reward system for collectors and traders.
Investments
BTC Inc and Sora Ventures join management of HK Asia Holdings deepening Bitcoin strategy
David Bailey and key figures from Sora Ventures and BTC Inc. take on active board roles at HK Asia Holdings, marking a decisive shift in management strategy.
Crypto
20 US State Bitcoin Reserves could alone drive $23B inflow as more follow
States aim to diversify funds and embrace financial innovation by investing in Bitcoin.
Macro
Bitcoin falls to $94k as first US inflation print under Trump comes in hot
Federal Reserve policy speculation intensifies as Bitcoin slumps.
Analysis
Crypto trading volumes rebound to $18 trillion in 2024 but lag behind 2021’s peak
Binance keeps lead in trading volume while Crypto.com surpasses $1 trillion with record growth.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Power Law suggests November peak over $200,000 and never revisiting $70k
Bitcoin's enduring power curve suggests a future free of sub-$70,000 prices.
AI
Elon Musk leads $97 billion bid to buy non-profit arm of OpenAI amid Sam Altman rejection
Sam Altman dismisses Elon Musk's OpenAI takeover bid, proposing instead to buy Twitter for $9.74 billion.
Legal
French authorities probe Binance again for money laundering and unlicensed activities – report
French probe extends into Binance's licensing and compliance practices amid regulatory shifts.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin spot demand declines as whales lead BTC rally over $100,000
Large investors shape Bitcoin's path post-election, retail holdings dwindling.
Exchanges
KuCoin exits US market, pays $300M fine for unlicensed operations
U.S. DOJ settlement forces KuCoin to address AML lapses, paying steep penalties.
Bitcoin
MicroStrategy bought $1.1 billion BTC hours before Bitcoin fell below $100k
MicroStrategy accumulates 10,100 BTC for $1.1 billion amid price drop.
Bitcoin
‘Bitcoin only or no stockpile’ – digital asset reserve plans frustrate Bitcoiners
Fears of "crony capitalism" arise as critics call for a Bitcoin-only U.S. digital reserve.
