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🔔 Decentralized Exchange Volume Reaches All-Time High of $462B in December !
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) hit a record $462 billion in trading volume in December, according to DefiLlama, surpassing November's $374 billion. The surge follows growing optimism around U.S. crypto regulation after Donald Trump's presidential election win.
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https://defillama.com/dexs
🔔 Australia Sees 29-Month Streak of Monthly Bitcoin ATM Additions !
Australia has seen a consistent increase in Bitcoin ATMs for over two years, bringing the total number to 1,359. This accounts for 3.5% of global Bitcoin ATMs, making Australia the third-largest country in terms of Bitcoin ATM installations, nearing Europe's total number.
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https://coinatmradar.com/charts/net-growth/australia/
🔔 Crypto Czar David Sacks Faces Two-Year Window to Advance Policies Before 2026 Midterms !
Magic Eden's General Counsel, Joe Doll, stated that U.S. cryptocurrency czar David Sacks has a limited two-year window to advance pro-crypto policies before the 2026 midterm elections, citing the fragile House majority that could shift power.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/david-sacks-2-years-push-meaningful-policies-lawyer
🔔 Blockchain Association Files Lawsuit Against IRS Over Crypto Broker Regulations !
The Blockchain Association and Texas Blockchain Council have filed a lawsuit against the IRS, opposing its new cryptocurrency broker regulations set to begin in 2027. The rules require brokers, including decentralized exchanges, to report transaction details. The lawsuit argues the regulations violate the Administrative Procedure Act and are unconstitutional, aiming to protect the U.S. crypto and DeFi industry.
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https://x.com/KMSmithDC/status/1872869271660818887
⚡️ News Flash - 27 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ The IRS has finalized regulations requiring brokers, including decentralized exchange front-ends, to report digital asset transactions starting in 2027. The rules mandate disclosure of sales proceeds and taxpayer details for cryptocurrency transactions, focusing on front-end platforms that facilitate these trades.
2️⃣ Bitcoin has dropped by 15% following its record high of around $108,365, as per Bitstamp data. The decline may continue due to the strong recovery in Tether's market dominance.
3️⃣ Kyrgyzstan's cryptocurrency mining tax revenue dropped by over 50% in 2024, contributing only $535,000, down from $1 million in 2023. Despite rising crypto valuations, the tax collection for the year was 46.6 million Kyrgystani soms.
4️⃣ Bitwise’s Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF will invest in companies holding at least 1,000 BTC, weighing holdings based on Bitcoin value rather than market cap, with a 25% cap per company. It targets firms with a $100 million market cap and $1 million daily liquidity.
5️⃣ Bitget plans to burn 40% of its native token, BGB, worth $6.8 billion, and implement quarterly burns using 20% of its profits starting in 2025. The exchange will also merge Bitget Wallet Token (BWB) with BGB into a single ecosystem token, with the conversion rate set at 11.68 BWB to BGB.
🔔 SUI DeSci Agents Launches AI Medical Image Diagnosis Agent !
SUI DeSci Agents has launched an AI Medical Image Diagnosis Agent as part of its AI Longevity Assistant, aiming to revolutionize medical imaging analysis. Users can upload X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and more for precise AI-driven insights. The platform integrates the $DESCI token, enabling data sales to longevity research and promoting organic growth in the SUI $DeSci ecosystem.
SUI Desci Agents is a DeSci platform on the SUI network, leveraging AI agents to promote tokenized longevity compounds like Epitalon and Rapamycin. With $DESCI tokens paired to compounds, the platform creates a robust liquidity system while offering wellness web apps to engage a growing audience.
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https://x.com/DeSci_Agents/status/1872667954606739679
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🔔 Jupiter DEX Aggregator Announces 700 Million Token Airdrop in January !
Jupiter, Solana's largest DEX aggregator, will airdrop 700 million JUP tokens ($580M) in January during its “Jupuary” event. Eligibility, based on past trading activity and community support, includes 2.3M wallets, with users receiving at least 50 tokens for $800 annual volume.
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https://x.com/jup_uplink/status/1872315864420430274
🔔 Tether Announces First Crypto VC Fund Investment in Arcanum Capital !
Tether invested $2 million in Arcanum Capital’s tokenized fund for Web3 projects, focusing on blockchain solutions for remittances, privacy, and financial inclusion. CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized promoting open communication and decentralization amid rising financial system restrictions.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-makes-first-crypto-vc-investment-arcanum-capital
🔔 Binance's Bitcoin Reserves Reach Lowest Level Since Early 2024 !
Binance's Bitcoin reserves have hit their lowest since January, coinciding with Bitcoin's $108K all-time high. Declining reserves signal investor confidence, often indicating bullish market momentum.
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https://cryptoquant.com/asset/btc/chart/exchange-flows/exchange-reserve?exchange=binance&window=DAY&sma=0_50&ema=0&priceScale=log&metricScale=linear&chartStyle=line
🔔 Israeli Securities Authority to Launch Six Bitcoin Mutual Funds on Dec. 31: Report !
Israel will launch six Bitcoin-tracking mutual funds on December 31, following recent approval by the country's securities authority after years of lobbying by financial institutions, according to Calcalist.
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https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/h1mzzvkhyx
🔔 Hacker Breaches 15 X Accounts, Steals $500K Promoting Fake Memecoins: ZachXBT !
A hacker exploited 15 crypto-focused X accounts, using phishing scams to net $500,000, per investigator ZachXBT. The attacker sent fake copyright notices to trick victims into resetting account credentials, then used the compromised accounts to promote memecoin scams. Targets included Kick, Cursor, and others.
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https://x.com/zachxbt/status/1871543397875671099
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🔔 President-elect Trump Partners with Justin Sun for $30M Investment in World Liberty Financial !
President-elect Donald Trump partnered with Justin Sun, founder of Tron, who invested $30 million in the Trump-backed crypto project World Liberty Financial, securing its funding and serving as an adviser despite past fraud allegations.
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https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/justin-sun-wants-to-be-the-musk-of-crypto-932c3a08
⚡️ News Flash - 23 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ Crypto.com introduces sports prediction market in the US modeled after Polymarket
Crypto.com launches a CFTC-regulated prediction market, letting U.S. users bet on sporting event outcomes like the Super Bowl, mirroring Polymarket's success in prediction markets.
2️⃣ Hyperliquid faces investigation over suspected North Korean hacking activity
HyperLiquid saw $60M in USDC outflows amid speculation of North Korean hacker activity. However, the platform confirmed no exploit, and its HYPE token surged over 600%.
3️⃣ Usual Secures $10M in Series A Funding Led by Kraken Ventures and Binance Labs
Usual, a decentralized stablecoin protocol, raised $10M in Series A funding led by Binance Labs and Kraken Ventures. With $1.4B in TVL, it ranks among the top 5 stablecoins, combining fiat security with DeFi liquidity.
4️⃣ Nokia Submits Patent for Digital Asset Encryption Device and Software
Nokia filed a patent for a device and program to encrypt digital assets, signaling its move into this space. The company has also worked on blockchain projects and explored the metaverse and 5G technologies.
5️⃣ Uniswap Partners with Blockaid to Launch New Token Warning System
Uniswap Labs has integrated Blockaid’s on-chain detection tool to protect users from malicious tokens. The tool uses machine learning to identify scams and will be available across Uniswap’s platforms, helping prevent losses from fraudulent tokens.
🔔 JUST IN: MicroStrategy Adds 5,262 BTC, Reaching 444,262 Bitcoin Holdings Worth $27.7 Billion !
MicroStrategy has purchased an additional 5,262 BTC for approximately $561 million at an average price of $106,662 per bitcoin. The company achieved a BTC yield of 47.4% quarter-to-date and 73.7% year-to-date. As of December 22, 2024, MicroStrategy holds 444,262 BTC, acquired for a total of $27.7 billion at an average price of $62,257 per bitcoin.
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https://x.com/saylor/status/1871179886036910278
🔔 Bitcoin Greed Index Drops to October Levels as BTC Struggles Near Year-End !
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to 65 on Dec. 30, its lowest since mid-October, as Bitcoin's price slumped to $93,000, down 13.7% in 12 days. Despite staying in greed territory, the index has fallen sharply from its November peak of 94, following a wave of pro-crypto sentiment after U.S. election results.
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https://x.com/BitcoinFear/status/1873526930009419968
🔔 Crypto Market Sees Rise in Squid Game Token Scams !
Following the release of Squid Game Season 2, numerous tokens bearing the show's name have emerged, prompting warnings from blockchain security firm PeckShield about potential scams and rug pulls.
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https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/1872574176793694509
🔔 El Salvador’s Bitcoin Holdings Reach 6,000 BTC, Valued at $569M !
El Salvador now holds over 6,000 Bitcoin (BTC), worth $569.3 million, after acquiring another BTC on Dec. 29. The country, led by President Nayib Bukele, is up 108% on its investment, having bought at an average price of $45,450 per BTC since making Bitcoin legal tender in September 2021.
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https://bitcoin.gob.sv/
🔔 Solana Co-Founder Sued by Ex-Wife in Crypto Dispute !
Stephen Akridge, Solana co-founder, faces a lawsuit from his ex-wife Elisa Rossi, who alleges he unlawfully accessed her wallet to collect staking rewards from her Solana holdings post-divorce. Filed in San Francisco, the lawsuit accuses Akridge of fraud, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment. Rossi seeks damages over undisclosed "significant sums."
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-27/solana-pioneer-sued-by-ex-wife-over-crypto-token-staking-gains
🔔 Sharpe AI Introduces Sharpe Launchpad !
Sharpe AI Launches The Sharpe Launchpad, providing a transparent and fair platform for token sales, starting with Hive Intelligence ($HINT), an AI infrastructure project. The $HINT sale offers 20M tokens at $0.008 each, aiming to raise $160K, with a first-come, first-served model from Dec. 31, 2024, to Jan. 2, 2025. $SAI stakers gain a 1-hour priority access window by locking 5,000 $SAI by Dec. 30, ensuring loyal community members are rewarded.
Sharpe AI is a self-custodial super-app crafted for DeFi power users, trading teams, and institutional investors. It unifies deep data intelligence, advanced DeFi strategies, swaps, perpetual and options trading, bridging, onramping, and seamless DeFi execution into one comprehensive crypto platform.
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https://x.com/SharpeLabs/status/1872658432295141577
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🔔 Montenegrin Justice Minister Signs Order for Do Kwon's Extradition to the USA !
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https://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/crna-hronika/738735/bozovic-potpisao-rjesenje-do-kvon-ce-biti-izrucen-sad-u
⚡️ News Flash - 26 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ KULR Technology bought 217.18 BTC for $21M, launching a Bitcoin treasury strategy inspired by MicroStrategy. The firm plans to allocate up to 90% of surplus cash into Bitcoin, citing its alignment with their energy management mission.
2️⃣ Brazil's central bank proposed banning stablecoin transfers to self-custodial wallets, sparking concerns it could push users further toward decentralization. The decision will be finalized after public consultations in February 2024.
3️⃣ Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has adopted Moo Deng, a viral pygmy hippopotamus, through the Khao Kheow Open Zoo’s Wildlife Sponsorship Program. Buterin made a generous donation of 10,000,000 THB for Moo Deng and her family.
4️⃣ Hong Kong's Stablecoins Bill, gazetted on Dec. 6, moved to the Legislative Council on Dec. 18 for its first reading, requiring three readings before it can be signed into law by the chief executive.
5️⃣ Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba indicated on Dec. 26 that due to insufficient information about other countries' strategies for Bitcoin reserves, Japan cannot yet decide if it should adopt a similar approach.
🔔 Binance Alpha Announces Seventh Batch of Pre-Listing Projects !
Binance Alpha announced its seventh pre-listing batch featuring AITECH (BNB Chain), BITCOIN and VISTA (Ethereum), and EVAN and AVAAI (Solana).
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https://x.com/BinanceWallet/status/1872217093984432317
⚡️ News Flash - 25 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ Crypto trading firms report a surge in OTC market activity following the election results and recent price increases, with clients increasingly exploring altcoins beyond Bitcoin and Ether.
2️⃣ Ether may be set for a breakout as U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs surpassed $2.5 billion in total inflows, with $53 million added on Dec. 24, according to Farside Investors.
3️⃣ Jump Trading Group's unit, Tai Mo Shan, will pay $123 million to settle SEC allegations of misleading investors about TerraUSD's stability. The stablecoin's 2022 collapse caused significant losses worldwide.
4️⃣ SUI Blockchain sees $2 billion in inflows amid rising interest, as Shiba Inu (SHIB) whales shift focus to utility-driven projects, including a $10 million hybrid trading protocol.
5️⃣ Montenegro's Constitutional Court denied Do Kwon's appeal against his extradition, supporting earlier rulings to send him to the U.S. and South Korea over charges linked to the Terra Luna collapse.
🔔 Turkey Implements Stricter Crypto Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations !
Turkey has introduced new cryptocurrency regulations requiring users to disclose their identities for transactions exceeding 15,000 Turkish liras ($425). Announced on Dec. 25, the AML rules aim to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/turkey-new-crypto-regulation-aml-2024
⚡️ News Flash - 24 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ Coinbase International saw $119 billion in trading volume last week, with a daily average of $20 billion, up 124% from the previous week and 164% from its daily average in November.
2️⃣ U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.2 billion in outflows over the past three days, the longest streak since November. Ethereum ETFs experienced a small $5 million net outflow during the same period.
3️⃣ WhiteRock Finance has introduced a tokenized platform to bring traditional assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate to blockchain, aiming to democratize access to $400 trillion in markets and provide decentralized liquidity.
4️⃣ Russia will ban cryptocurrency mining in 10 regions from Jan. 1, 2025, for six years, with additional seasonal restrictions in key areas to address energy concerns. These measures align with mining laws signed in 2024.
5️⃣ The Wall Street Pepe (WEPE) ICO has raised $35.4M since December 3, with its dynamic pricing model driving the token price up 82% to $0.0003654. Investors can purchase via ETH, BNB, USDT, or credit cards.
🔔 North Korea Accused of $305M Hack on Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM in May !
North Korean hackers, linked to the TraderTraitor group, were behind the $308 million hack of Japanese crypto exchange DMM in May, leading to its closure, U.S. and Japanese authorities revealed. The group used social engineering to infiltrate systems via malicious code, contributing to North Korea's dominance in crypto crime, with $1.34 billion stolen across 47 incidents in 2024.
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https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-dc3-and-npa-identification-of-north-korean-cyber-actors-tracked-as-tradertraitor-responsible-for-theft-of-308-million-from-bitcoindmmcom
🔔 Binance to Rebrand Fantom (FTM) to Sonic (S) with New Trading Pairs Launching January 16, 2025 !
Binance will facilitate the rebranding of Fantom (FTM) to Sonic (S). As part of this process, all FTM spot trading pairs will be delisted on January 13, 2025, at 03:00 UTC. The new Sonic (S) trading pairs, including S/BTC, S/BNB, S/ETH, S/EUR, S/FDUSD, S/TRY, S/USDC, and S/USDT, will be available starting January 16, 2025, at 08:00 UTC.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/aec6fcbc84b749eeab6690e6bcac2f3d
🔔 Fraud Charges Filed Against NFT Promoters in $22M Rug Pull Scheme !
Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, 23-year-olds from California, were arrested for defrauding investors of over $22 million through fraudulent NFT projects. They face charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and stalking. The pair allegedly abandoned projects after raising funds and harassed individuals who exposed their schemes. Authorities are cracking down on digital asset fraud.
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https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/two-california-men-charged-largest-nft-scheme-prosecuted-date
🔔 Binance Launchpool Introduces Bio Protocol (BIO): Farm BIO with BNB and FDUSD !
Binance is launching Bio Protocol (BIO), a Decentralized Science (DeSci) project, on its Launchpool. Users can stake BNB and FDUSD to earn BIO rewards from 2024-12-24 to 2025-01-03. Trading begins 2025-01-03 10:00 UTC with pairs including BIO/USDT, BIO/BNB, BIO/FDUSD, and BIO/TRY. Total rewards are 99.6 million BIO (3% of supply). KYC is required for participation.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/f4717985d5d549c8adf284ef4fbd9107