Trading
Crime
Crypto losses hit second-lowest level of $71 million in November 2024
DeFi dominates November as centralized platforms remain top targets for 2024 crypto losses
DeFi
Ethereum DeFi TVL hits 2-year high as activity on platforms like Uniswap, Aave soars
Uniswap and Aave break records for trading volume and deposits, illustrating a DeFi-led financial revolution.
Layer-2
Celo’s token drops as Coinbase skips Layer-2 migration support
Coinbase draws criticism as Tether pledges support for Celo's shift to Ethereum Layer-2.
Crypto
Metaplanet continues to emulate MicroStrategy with planned $62M Bitcoin expansion
Metaplanet has seen inclusion into a major blockchain ETF which affirms its role as a frontrunner in Japan's Bitcoin market.
Crime
XT Exchange assures users after $1.7 million asset theft disrupts services
Technical team conducts urgent investigation while XT assures user assets remain secure amid asset transfer incident.
Bankruptcy
Celsius initiates second payout of $127 million, enhancing creditor returns to 60.4%
Former creditors will see disbursements based on Bitcoin’s fluctuating value amid Celsius' distribution efforts.
People
Crypto debanking wave tied to political figures, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong alleges
Coinbase's ongoing FOIA efforts aim to uncover alleged anti-crypto actions in Washington.
Stablecoins
Tether to shutter EURt to focus on Hadron amid regulatory challenges in Europe
Tether CEO Ardoino cites regulatory hurdles with MiCA as rationale behind EURT's decision.
Tokenization
Ripple invests in Bitwise XRP fund amid new XRPL Foundation launch
Ripple collaborates with XRPL Labs and others to establish a governance model for long-term XRPL growth.
People
CryptoQuant CEO compares South Korea’s hostile Bitcoin stance to ‘Gary Gensler situation’
CryptoQuant CEO suggests South Korean leadership overhaul is necessary for a more crypto-friendly environment.
Technology
Cardano deploys first zero-knowledge smart contract, expanding blockchain capabilities
The deployment paves the way for integrating zero-knowledge applications and partner chains with Cardano,.
Culture
Crypto windfalls boost homeownership dreams for low-income Americans
High-crypto areas see 250% increase in mortgages as low-income families leverage digital windfalls, Treasury report shows.
