STEPN GO and Adidas Launch a Physical Sneaker Collection
On December 5, 2024, STEPN GO revealed its partnership with adidas to release a limited-edition collection of running sneakers.
Trader Earns 120x Profit on Meme Coin VOID
Sotheby’s Vice President Michael Bouhanna’s second meme coin project, VOID, helped one trader rake in an incredible 120x profit, earning over $1 million in just half an hour post-launch.
Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin a Much Bigger Idea Than Gold
ARK Invest founder and CEO Cathie Wood commented on Bitcoin’s surge above $100,000. In a post on X, Wood said she believes Bitcoin is still in its early innings, even after breaking through the $100,000 mark.
HAWK Price Drops 90% Following Manipulation Allegations
On November 4, 2024, HAWK, a meme coin launched by blogger Haliey Welch (known as Hawk Tuah), debuted on the Solana network. Soon after, its price plunged by 90%, sparking controversy over its manipulative nature.
Magic Eden Launches Its ME Token Checker
Magic Eden, the Solana-based NFT marketplace, has launched an airdrop checker for its ME token.
CFTC Adjustments: A Brighter Path for Crypto Regulation
CFTC enforcement policies targeting certain crypto companies may face a reassessment.
Crypto Community Reacts to Bitcoin’s $100,000
Bitcoin Did It. On Wednesday, Bitcoin hit the long-awaited $100,000 milestone for the first time.
Donald Trump Picks Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman
Announced on December 4 via Truth Social, Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins for SEC Chairman triggered an immediate market reaction, propelling BTC up by $3,000 in just hours.
Avery Ching on Blockchain’s Role in AI Training
Avery Ching, co-founder and CTO of Aptos, shares his vision for blockchain as a perfect use case in AI education, emphasizing its unmatched ability to streamline content access for machine learning.
Forbes’ “Zombie Tokens” Make an Unexpected Comeback
The news page Wu Blockchain, managed by Colin Wu, notes on X that most “Zombie Tokens” from Forbes’ March 2024 list have seen significant upward movement.
Grayscale Files for Solana Spot ETF Conversion
Grayscale Investments aims to enter the Solana-ETF market by filing for SEC approval to convert its Solana Trust into a spot ETF.
Roger Ver, “Bitcoin Jesus,” Battles Tax Evasion Charges
Crypto tycoon Roger Ver is in the spotlight for alleged tax evasion. While authorities press charges, Ver maintains he followed legal advice. Will “Bitcoin Jesus” walk free or face time behind bars?
PancakeSwap Launches SpringBoard for Token Creation
PancakeSwap, a leading decentralized exchange, has rolled out SpringBoard – a platform designed to make token creation and launch accessible to everyone, regardless of coding experience.
Bybit Opens Doors to Chinese Traders
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has confirmed that users from China can trade using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). However, the platform has no plans to support the yuan.
Australia Tightens the Screws on the Crypto Industry
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is set to significantly tighten regulations on the cryptocurrency market. Under a newly proposed framework, most companies working with digital assets will be required to obtain a financial services license.
Paul Atkins Declines SEC Chair Role: Who’s Next in Line?
Speculation over the next SEC Chair has reached its peak. With one of the leading candidates stepping aside, the Securities and Exchange Commission is at a crossroads. The pool of potential candidates is limited, prompting debates over whether a surprising figure will emerge as the next leader.
The Celsius Case: Mashinsky Faces Up to 30 Years
Former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky has admitted guilt to several financial crimes. This pivotal moment follows an extended legal battle sparked by the platform’s collapse, which resulted in significant investor losses.
Arthur Hayes Proposes a Return to the ICO Model
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has published a thought-provoking essay, The Cure, in which he critiques the current trajectory of the crypto industry. He highlights how venture capital has steered the sector away from its decentralized origins and proposes a solution: bringing back the ICO model.
Martial Law Crashes South Korea’s Crypto Market
South Korea’s crypto market experienced a sharp decline as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.
BAYC and ApeCoin Creators Acquire Tokenproof Tech Team
Yuga Labs, the powerhouse behind Bored Ape Yacht Club and ApeCoin, announced the acquisition of Tokenproof, a Web3 tokenization service, along with its technical team.
Sonic Labs Prepares Public Launch of L1 Blockchain
Sonic Labs has shared news of their upcoming public L1 network launch, following a key blockchain snapshot.
Brian Armstrong Speaks Out Against Hiring Former SEC Employees
Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong has publicly opposed the employment of former SEC officials by legal firms, particularly those involved in targeting the cryptocurrency industry.
RTFKT, the Iconic NFT Sneaker Platform, Calls It Quits
The RTFKT NFT sneaker project will conclude its journey in January 2025, with one last collection to mark the occasion.
Tough Times Ahead for Altseason, Warns CryptoQuant CEO
Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, has cautioned that the next altseason may bring unexpected challenges and complexities, catching the market off guard.
SunPump Adds Live Streaming Feature
SunPump, the Tron-based meme token launch platform, added a live streaming feature in partnership with DLive. Users can now link DLive streams directly to tokens on SunPump.
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Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers
Crypto Kaleo is a renowned crypto trader and one of the most followed influencers in the industry. Active since 2017, he has built a strong presence on X, TradingView, and other platforms, sharing technical analysis, market predictions, and insightful commentary on the crypto space.
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Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide
Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.