Market
Crypto
Litecoin price surges on rumors of potential ETF approval
Polymarket bettors are confident the SEC will greenlight the Litecoin ETF in 2025.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin rally boosts Tesla’s 2024 Q4 net income by $600 million
During the period, Tesla's Bitcoin valuation jumped to $1.08 billion thanks to the FASB rule change.
Stablecoins
Tether mints $1 billion USDT on TRON with zero cost to boost inventory
Ardoino clarified that the $1 billion USDT mint is inventory for future demands, not immediate supply.
Technology
Plomin hard fork brings decentralized governance to Cardano
Cardano's Plomin upgrade finalizes CIP-1694, initiating the Voltaire era for decentralized governance.
AI
AI16z rebrands into ElizaOS as adoption grows
The rebranding to ElizaOS is intended to forge a unified identity amidst rapid adoption and a 300x increase in assets under management.
Crypto
Arizona and Utah make legislative strides towards Bitcoin reserves
The states aim to integrate Bitcoin into public portfolios, reflecting growing interest in state-level crypto initiatives.
Bitcoin
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund increased Bitcoin exposure by 153% in 2024
NBIM's growing interest in Bitcoin-linked firms defied anticipated trends.
Exchanges
Crypto.com delists USDT and other tokens to comply with MiCA
Crypto.com beefs up regulatory alignment by dropping Tether and others, ensuring MiCA compliance.
People
Gary Gensler rejoins MIT sparking crypto community backlash
Critics blast MIT's decision, fearing it stifles blockchain innovation and campus discourse.
Adoption
Czech National Bank considers shifting up to 5% of reserves into Bitcoin
Governor Michl advocates Bitcoin as a diversification tool amid increasing institutional adoption across the world.
People
How SEC scrutiny pushed DeFi innovator Andre Cronje to quit in 2022
Cronje reveals how SEC's persistent inquiries over Yearn Finance turned innovation into a liability.
Technology
Sui blockchain’s SMS feature promises wider adoption in underserved areas
Sui's SMS transactions herald a breakthrough moment for blockchain adoption in offline regions.