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In Trump Truth, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, analyzes the economic and market implications of Donald Trump regaining the U.S. presidency. Hayes draws fascinating connections between fitness challenges and Trump’s disruptive truth-telling in global politics.
With the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) framework coming into effect, the European crypto market is seeing profound changes. A joint study by Kaiko and Bitvavo highlights rising euro trading volumes and a reshaped stablecoin market landscape.
A recent Polygon pre-proposal made waves. While the community voted against it, the real stir came from the disagreement it sparked between the Polygon and Aave teams.
ENS Labs, the creators of the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), have announced a technical partnership with the Linea blockchain team to develop Namechain—a dedicated network designed to expand the possibilities of decentralized identity.
Wormhole and Nuffle Labs are pushing the boundaries of EigenLayer restaking, extending it beyond Ethereum. By leveraging Wormhole’s architecture and the NUFF protocol, the solution ensures enhanced security for protocols without requiring asset bridges between L1 and L2 blockchains.
On December 17, the Bitcoin Policy Institute announced the completion of a draft executive order proposing the inclusion of Bitcoin as part of the United States’ strategic reserve assets. The order could take effect immediately upon being signed by President Donald Trump on his first day in office.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells Notice to CyberKongz, signaling heightened regulatory action. This development raises fresh concerns about the future of web3 gaming.
Fuel Network will officially list its native FUEL token on December 19. Alongside the listing, an airdrop will roll out to reward users who contributed liquidity, held NFTs, or engaged with the testnet.
Tether, the issuer behind USDT, has invested in StablR, a European stablecoin provider, as MiCA regulations loom. The move coincides with Tether’s decision to phase out its euro-pegged stablecoin EURT.
Bankrupt crypto platform FTX (FTX Trading Ltd) has announced that its court-approved Chapter 11 plan will go live on January 3, 2025. This marks a major milestone in returning funds to clients and creditors.
Pudgy Penguins, the team behind the popular NFT collection, have launched their PENGU token and kicked off an airdrop for EVM and Solana users. Users could head over to the official PENGU claim portal to see if tokens are waiting for them.
Sarah Knafo, a Member of the European Parliament, called for a strategic Bitcoin reserve in her speech.
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is included in the Nasdaq-100 stock market index, set to take effect on December 23.
DAO Own the Doge has officially claimed the name Neiro—the newest addition to Atsuko Sato’s family, famous as the former owner of Kabosu, the face of the DOGE meme coin. A vote is on the horizon to determine which token will reign as the “one true NEIRO.”
Blockchain network Avalanche has announced the launch of its Avalanche9000 upgrade on the mainnet. This is the largest upgrade in the network’s history and introduces several improvements to the chain.
Bitcoin mining remains highly lucrative, with profitability on the rise, as noted in JPMorgan’s latest report. The network’s hash rate, an indicator of overall computational power for BTC mining, has grown by 5% since November 2024, pointing to increasing interest and competition in the sector.
Anticipated rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve are met with the growing challenge of inflation, leaving uncertainty about the regulator’s next monetary policy moves. This is shaping market trends, particularly in crypto.
December 16 saw Michael Saylor announce yet another BTC acquisition for MicroStrategy. Six weeks of consistent buying seem to validate Schiff’s pointed critiques.
On December 16, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed plans to prohibit initial coin offerings (ICOs) as part of stricter crypto regulations.
BNB Chain is stepping into the AI space with a new partnership between Floki Inu and BAD, bringing a protocol capable of creating and launching sophisticated AI agents. This represents a major leap in blockchain-AI synergy.
A surprising story unfolded in Arizona: a routine Uber ride turned into a high-stakes crime drama. A cunning driver, posing as a friendly chauffeur, took advantage of a passenger’s trust and stole $223,000 worth of cryptocurrency from their smartphone.
As mining becomes less lucrative, companies are adopting MicroStrategy-like strategies, notes JPMorgan. Factors include a surging network hashrate and reward reductions following halving events.
A Texas man was sentenced to two years in prison for filing inaccurate tax returns between 2017 and 2019. He reportedly omitted $3.7 million in income from Bitcoin transactions.
The collateral portfolio on WhiteBIT now exceeds 80 tokens, thanks to the latest additions of PEPE, BONK, SUI, DAI, NOT, BOME, APT, AAVE, TON, MRK, STRK, and many more.
Arkansas Republican Representative French Hill has been named the new Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
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.
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.