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3 crypto predictions going into 2025: SOL ETFs, AI trading, new threats
2025 may usher in significant crypto developments, like the first Solana-based ETF and more advanced AI crypto trading bots, but it could also bring new threats.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:
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2016 hacker Blockchain Bandit resurfaces shifting $172 million in Ethereum to new wallets
The Blockchain Bandit, a hacker infamous for exploiting vulnerabilities in Ethereum wallets, has reappeared, consolidating stolen assets after years of inactivity. On Dec. 30, blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported that the hacker moved 51,000 ETH, worth approximately $172 million, into a single wallet. These funds were transferred from ten previously inactive wallets, marking the hacker’s first […] The post 2016...
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:NFTs record $8.8B sales volume in 2024 — CryptoSlam
December was the fifth-strongest month for NFTs in 2024, with sales volumes reaching $877 million.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:Polymarket’s 2025 prediction markets have over $1 billion wagered on sports betting
As New Year’s Eve is upon us, so too are Polymarket prediction markets for 2025, which are open for traders to bet on events for the next 12 months. Following the excitement of the 2024 Elections, Sports betting has taken over as the top category for 2025 predictions. In the 2025 section of the site, […] The post Polymarket’s 2025 prediction markets have over $1 billion wagered on sports betting appeared first on...
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:Coinbase CEO urges X to embrace USDC for payment integration
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has signaled interest in incorporating Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) for payments on X, formerly known as Twitter. In a Dec. 29 post, Armstrong suggested that USDC payments would be a valuable addition to the platform and called on the X team to explore implementing this feature. This public appeal follows a […] The post Coinbase CEO urges X to embrace USDC for payment integration appeared first...
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:Bitcoin targets $120K in January amid record Binance stablecoin reserves
Bitcoin analysts predict a rally to $120,000 during the first month of 2025, with nearly $45 billion worth of stablecoin reserves awaiting deployment on Binance.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:Tangem fixes bug exposing user seed phrases via email
Tangem said it resolved a bug in its app that risked exposing private keys, but users have criticized its muted response.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:Franklin Templeton predicts Bitcoin reserves to expand globally in 2025
Politicians in Germany and Hong Kong have signaled their interest in adopting strategic Bitcoin reserves for their nations.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:AI agents ‘perfectly parallel’ the dawn of the corporation — Bitwise CEO
Corporations are feared and we all work for them. Why won’t AI agents be similar? asks Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:Silliest memecoins of 2024: Farts, felines and a famous dead squirrel
Cointelegraph takes a look back at three absurd memecoins launched this year: two that immortalized viral moments and one that was just hot air.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:China denies involvement after ‘major’ breach of US Treasury workstations
A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, DC told Reuters that China strongly rejects any responsibility in the ordeal.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:South Korean court issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon
A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol after he refused three summons requests from investigators.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:MicroStrategy shares slip 8% after its end-of-year Bitcoin buy
MicroStrategy slumped over the last trading day after disclosing its latest Bitcoin purchase, with some market observers raising concern over leverage.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:Tether shifts $780M in Bitcoin to reserve — its biggest move in 9 months
Stablecoin issuer Tether moved over 8,400 Bitcoin to its reserve in its biggest move since March.
Published on: December 31, 2024 | Source:Blockchain Bandit moves $172M ETH after 2 years of dormancy: ZachXBT
The notorious hacker accumulated 51,000 Ether mostly by guessing weak private keys from 2016 to 2018.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Solana shines amid record-breaking DEX trading volumes in December
DEXs registered new monthly trading volume records in December on spot and derivatives markets, with Solana-based protocols dominating the sector, according to DefiLlama. As of Dec. 30, on-chain spot trading volumes reached $451.5 billion, a 19% increase from November, which held the previous record of monthly trading volume at $379.5 billion. Meanwhile, on-chain derivatives moved […] The post Solana shines amid...
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Crypto Crystal Ball 2025: Could Ethereum Updates Finally Bring Mass Adoption?
An Ethereum update penciled in for February could change how everyday users interact with on-chain apps, developers say.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Crypto ETFs dominate top fund launches in 2024, led by record-breaking Bitcoin inflows
The ETF Store CEO Nate Geraci highlighted that crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) led inflows in 2024, with the eight largest funds launched this year belonging to the sector. The list includes four spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs, two Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, and two MicroStrategy ETFs. The eight funds outperformed all of the roughly 740 ETF launches […] The post Crypto ETFs dominate top fund launches in 2024, led by...
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:NYDIG explores float financing for Bitcoin-backed lending market
NYDIG, Stone Ridge’s subsidiary that offers Bitcoin-backed loans, is preparing to expand its offering through float financing, according to the firm’s 2024 investor letter. The letter rebuts common objections to Bitcoin’s (BTC) utility, suggesting that it can generate cash flow through sales and serve as collateral for fiat loans. Float is a key concept in […] The post NYDIG explores float financing for Bitcoin-backed...
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:The 7 Best Video Game Remakes and Remasters of 2024
This year served up remakes and remasters like comfort food—some lightly refreshed, others reimagined from scratch.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Why I Capitulated And Started Buying MSTR
Bitcoin is changing the way public companies bolster their finances. MSTR is leading the way.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Judge pushes CFTC trial with Gemini to Jan. 21
The civil case between the US financial regulator and Gemini Trust Company was initially scheduled to go to trial before Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Does bearish Bitcoin chart pattern mean $76K BTC price before Trump inauguration?
A bearish chart pattern on Bitcoin’s daily timeframe threatens to send BTC price to new lows. Here’s what must happen to avoid it.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Bitcoin: Use It Or Lose It
Why simply hodling bitcoin and watching the number go up is not enough for it to succeed.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:CryptoQuant CEO questions if US will embrace Bitcoin amid dollar dominance concerns
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju questioned whether the US would need to adopt a Bitcoin standard unless global confidence in the dollar significantly erodes. His remarks come as conversations intensify about Bitcoin’s (BTC) role in the US financial system, drawing parallels to past debates over the gold standard. Ki said: “I support the idea of […] The post CryptoQuant CEO questions if US will embrace Bitcoin amid dollar...
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Blockchain Association sues IRS over digital asset reporting rules: Law Decoded
The IRS issued new regulations requiring DeFi platforms to report crypto transactions. In response, the Blockchain Association filed a lawsuit against the IRS, arguing that the rules are unconstitutional.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Grayscale adds AI launchpads, Solana DeFi apps to Q1 2025 top tokens
The asset manager has added tokens including HYPE, VIRTUAL, ENA and JITO to its list of the top 20 tokens to watch.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:The Year in Solana: A Comeback Story
Solana, a layer-1 decentralized network, made significant strides user activity and more in 2024. And that's meant good things for its native token SOL.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Hyperliquid rolls out native staking on mainnet
According to data from ASXN, $344 million in HYPE tokens have been staked, representing a total value of over $9 billion as of Dec. 30.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Tether boosts Bitcoin reserves amid EU MiCA’s regulatory tension
USDT stablecoin issuer Tether has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 7,629 BTC valued at roughly $705 million, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence. The purchase elevates Tether’s Bitcoin holdings to 82,983 BTC, worth approximately $7.68 billion as of press time. The firm now ranks as the sixth-largest Bitcoin holder globally, based on Bitinfocharts […] The post Tether boosts Bitcoin reserves...
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Price analysis 12/30: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, AVAX
Bitcoin needs to find support in the $90,000 to $85,000 range in order for altcoins to recover and find new buyers.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Bitcoin’s stored value hits $1.03 trillion, up 85% since January
Bitcoin’s actual stored value has been estimated at $1.03 trillion, far below its $2 trillion market cap, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju. Ju stated that this figure represents an 85% increase from the beginning of 2024, showcasing growing investor confidence in the crypto as a Store of Value. Unlike the market cap, which […] The post Bitcoin’s stored value hits $1.03 trillion, up 85% since January appeared...
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Swaroop Hegde discusses Powerloom’s mission to reshape data integrity in blockchain
Swaroop Hegde, CEO and Co-Founder of Powerloom, joined CryptoSlate’s Editor-in-Chief, Liam “Akiba” Wright, and CEO Nate Whitehill on The SlateCast to discuss the future of decentralized data layers. Backed by notable names like Blockchain Capital and Filecoin, Powerloom is setting a new standard for composable and decentralized data solutions, reshaping how users interact with on-chain […] The post Swaroop Hegde...
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:The Year in Crypto: Binance’s Nigerian Hostage Crisis
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan was detained in Nigeria for eight months as U.S. officials battled for his release.
Published on: December 30, 2024 | Source:Earn Bitcoin For Providing Liquidity Via Boltz Pro
I look forward to earning some sats in a non-custodial manner for helping Boltz manage its liquidity.
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