Market
Stablecoins
Coinbase CEO urges X to embrace USDC for payment integration
USDC’s explosive growth on Ethereum Layer 2 networks bolsters its case for X integration.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin ETF outflows hit $426M as 2024 ends with a market shake-up
Ethereum ETF sees outflows, ending four-day streak despite December gains.
Stablecoins
Tether boosts Bitcoin reserves amid EU MiCA’s regulatory tension
Tether expands Bitcoin reserves while questioning the 30% traditional institution reserve mandate in the EU.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s stored value hits $1.03 trillion, up 85% since January
On-chain and off-chain data offer a fresh perspective on Bitcoin's true capital inflow.
Bitcoin
MicroStrategy’s smallest Bitcoin acquisition in 8 weeks sees BTC drop to $92,000
MicroStrategy's latest BTC purchase of 2,138 coins leads to unexpected market dip.
DeFi
DEXs achieve record $463 billion trading volume in December
Binance Smart Chain marks pivotal month with $98 billion in trade volume.
Regulation
MoonPay approved under MiCA to operate in the EU
Milestone license from the Netherlands empowers MoonPay to expand its European reach amidst growing demand for crypto solutions.
Bankruptcy
Crypto influencers spark false hope on FTX payouts, actual plan set for March 2025
FTX said it has partnered with BitGo and Kraken to initiate the customers' distributions.
Regulation
A16z is suing IRS over new DeFi rules
A16z believes the lawsuit is essential for safeguarding DeFi innovation against "midnight" broker rules.
Exchanges
Bybit shut down in Malaysia over unlicensed operations
Malaysia orders Bybit to halt operations after three years on investor alert list, citing regulatory breaches.
Crypto
Hong Kong lawmaker advocates including Bitcoin in national reserves
Wu Jie believes Hong Kong's strategic move towards Bitcoin integration could enhance economic resilience and attract innovative businesses.
Exchanges
Bitget sets to innovate gas payments with BGB token amid major 40% supply burn
Bitget's GetGas feature to streamline cross-chain payments, amid plans to burn nearly half of BGB tokens.
