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The EU’s imminent crypto regulations are raising alarms about potential disruptions to market liquidity as exchanges prepare to comply with new requirements under the Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) framework, Bloomberg News reported on Dec. 20. The rules, set to take full effect on Dec. 30, mandate the delisting of Tether’s USDT, the world’s most widely […] The post EU’s upcoming crypto rules could impact liquidity due...
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We Need In-Kind Redemptions For The Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Hopefully, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce isn’t playing when she says she’ll reconsider in-kind redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs.
Tether’s $775 million Rumble investment sparks stock 35% surge
Tether Limited is set to invest $775 million in video-sharing platform Rumble as part of a strategic partnership aimed at boosting decentralization efforts, according to a Dec. 20 press release. The news caused a sharp spike in Rumble’s stock, which surged in after-hours trading, climbing 35.89% to $9.77 despite having closed the regular session down […] The post Tether’s $775 million Rumble investment sparks stock 35%...
Lack of proper indexing is throttling DApp speeds — Pangea CEO
Users typically leave an application that does not respond within three seconds, and Web3 apps can have load times of up to 20 seconds.
2025 will be the year of AI agents, Web3 execs say
By 2025, more than 1 million AI agents could populate Web3, with staking and trading as likely early use cases, industry execs told Cointelegraph.
SVM Sonic, Injective to roll out crosschain AI agent hub
Developers will soon be able to deploy Solana-based AI agent applications on Injective and bridge a variety of cryptocurrencies between them.
SEC Commissioner predicts early improvements for crypto ETFs under new leadership
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETF) changes, such as in-kind redemptions and staking permission for Ethereum (ETH) products, are likely to happen “early on” under a new US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) administration. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce shared during an interview for Coinage that these matters may arrive for a regulator review as soon as Paul […] The post SEC Commissioner predicts early...
Hawk Tuah Girl Wakes Up, Plays Ball With Lawyers Suing Meme Coin Makers
Haliey Welch, the Hawk Tuah girl, is finally speaking up—and she's working with the law firm suing her meme coin business partners.
Crypto Biz: Coinbase vs. BiT Global $1B wBTC dispute
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Coinbase's wBTC controversial delisting, Deutsche Bank’s blockchain, USDT in Europe, FTX creditors repayment and BVNK’s move to the United States.
Meta's AI Video Editor Coming to Instagram to Make You Question What’s Real
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri showed off new AI features that'll let users edit videos by simply using text to change video imagery.
Bought Bitcoin at $108,000? Don't Panic
While Bitcoin’s volatility may seem intense, this correction is healthy and normal.
French banking giant Groupe BPCE secures regulatory greenlight for crypto services
Hexarq, the cryptocurrency subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, has obtained regulatory approval from France’s Financial Markets Authority (AMF) to offer crypto services to its clients in 2025, the Big Whale reported on Dec. 20. The approval, known as PSAN registration, allows Hexarq to provide custody, buying, and selling services for digital assets under French law, paving […] The post French banking giant Groupe BPCE secures...
Bitcoin correction ‘almost done’ as realized losses rise above weekly average
Bitcoin traders’ realized losses have likely peaked, possibly marking the bottom of the current BTC price sell-off.
Luigi Mangione Lands in Same Jail as Diddy, FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried
The suspect in the murder of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, is sharing a facility with fellow high-profile inmates.
More than 100 crypto hedge funds report banking hurdles in the past 3 years
Around 120 hedge funds engaged in crypto reported hurdles in accessing banking services over the three years, The Wall Street Journal reportedon Dec. 20. The number represents roughly 75% of 160 hedge funds recently surveyed by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). The survey highlighted that none of the 20 alternative investors in other asset […] The post More than 100 crypto hedge funds report...
EigenLayer restaking protocol's slashing testnet now live
According to data from DefiLlama, restaking protocol EigenLayer currently has approximately $15.4 billion in total value locked.
Metallicus acquires fintech operator connected to 70 credit unions
The acquisition brings Metal Blockchain solutions to Bonifii’s portfolio of credit unions.
Shiba Inu advances DeFi strategy with Chainlink partnership
Shiba Inu has taken a significant step forward by partnering with Chainlink to enhance cross-chain functionality and data integration across its ecosystem, according to a Dec. 19 statement. This collaboration introduces cutting-edge interoperability features and positions the Shiba Inu network for broader adoption. Unlocking cross-chain potential The collaboration integrates Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard...
Ether ETFs poised to surge in 2025, analysts say
Strong price performance and staking could propel Ether ETF inflows in 2025, analysts say.
Price analysis 12/20: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, LINK, TON
A solid recovery in Bitcoin price is a hint that bulls have not given up on BTC and altcoins as they continue to buy dips below key support levels.
Hawk Tuah influencer speaks out after memecoin rug pull allegations
A memecoin bearing Haliey Welch’s likeness rose to a market capitalization of roughly $500 million after its launch on Dec. 4 before dropping by 90%.
‘Ragnarok: Landverse’ Expanding to Ethereum Gaming Network Ronin
Spun off from the classic Ragnarok Online experience, crypto game Ragnarok: Landverse will land alongside Pixels and Axie Infinity on Ronin.
Japan's Answer to MicroStrategy Raises $61 Million to Buy More Bitcoin
Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has issued more debt to buy Bitcoin despite apparent pushback from shareholders this week.
Quantum BioPharma invests $1M in BTC, cryptos for treasury diversification
The company announced the acquisition of $1 million in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on Dec. 20, triggering a 10% drop in its stock.
I don’t support a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and neither should you
Nic Carter lays out his arguments against a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin will top $1 million by decade’s end
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood reiterated her bullish outlook on Bitcoin (BTC), predicting that it will soar past $1 million by the end of the decade. She made the prediction during a Bloomberg Markets interview, in which she attributed Bitcoin’s rising value to its finite supply of 21 million coins and growing institutional interest. She […] The post Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin will top $1 million by...
Bitcoin dips to $92K in ‘optimal dip-buying’ move as PCE boosts crypto
BTC price weakness finds support at familiar levels with Bitcoin traders seeing historical patterns playing out.
Bitcoin dominance rises to 60% as altcoins falter
The recent downturn in the crypto market, marked by significant losses for major altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, is driving investors back to Bitcoin. Data from TradingView reveals that Bitcoin’s share of the overall crypto market has climbed 6% in the past week, standing just below 60% at press time. This rebound is notable, […] The post Bitcoin dominance rises to 60% as altcoins falter appeared first on...
It’s Time to Admit It – There Are Only 2.1 Quadrillion Bitcoins
I'm in favor of BIP 21Q – it's a clever way to resolve known problems with Bitcoin denominations.
Dogecoin Plummets to Lowest Price in a Month, Outpacing Bitcoin and XRP Losses
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are down bad, but Dogecoin is the biggest loser by far in the top 10 coins with a 19% daily dump.
Tornado Cash’s legal win prompts co-founder Roman Storm to fight charges
Roman Storm, developer of the crypto-mixing platform Tornado Cash, has filed a motion to dismiss the criminal charges filed against him by US authorities. His request follows a significant legal decision by the Fifth Circuit Court, which ruled that sanctions imposed by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Tornado Cash’s immutable […] The post Tornado Cash’s legal win prompts co-founder Roman...
French regulator authorizes crypto operations for BPCE subsidiary
BPCE’s crypto subsidiary, Hexarq, is the second banking crypto outfit to receive a nod from French regulator AMF after Société Générale’s Forge.
Bitcoin Tumble Triggered $1.4 Billion in Liquidations
Altcoins have felt the sting, too. Ethereum was down 16% over a 24-hour period at one point, with XRP plunging 18% and Dogecoin 26%.
On-chain AI and the future of privacy: Jesse Glass talks identity, AGI, and Decide AI’s 2025 roadmap
In a recent episode of the SlateCast, CryptoSlate’s Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill sat down with Jesse Glass, Lead AI Researcher at Decide AI. The conversation delved into Decide AI’s groundbreaking efforts to merge artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology, focusing on privacy-preserving identity verification, the role of decentralized AI in advancing […] The post On-chain AI...
2024 in review: The UAE crypto legal chronicles
2024 cemented the UAE’s status as a global crypto hub as its landscape changed substantially with new stablecoin regulations, tax exemptions and stricter marketing rules.