BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF tops rivals in 2024 net inflows
The iShares Bitcoin Trust brought in more than $37 billion in net inflows since launching in January, according to Farside Investors.
Posts published by Cointelegraph.com News 115/751
Do Kwon is in US custody after extradition battle
The Terraform Labs co-founder was arrested in Montenegro in 2023 for using falsified travel documents as the courts determined whether he would go to the US or South Korea.
Down to $200 one day, Pixels founder had $2.4M the next: Luke Barwikowski, X Hall of Flame
Pixels founder Luke Barwikowski had just $200 left in his account when Animoca invested $2.4M. The Web3 game’s FDV later hit $2.65B.
Crypto super brands are closer than you think
There’s nothing stopping crypto platforms from becoming super brands.
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.
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.
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.
Tangem wallet collected user seed phrases via email glitch
Tangem said it resolved a bug in its app that risked exposing private keys, but users have criticized its muted response.
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.
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.
Silliest memecoins of 2024: Farts, felines and a famous dead squirrel
Cointelegraph takes a look back at three absurd memecoins launched this year, some which immortalized viral moments and one which was just hot air.
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.
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.
MicroStrategy shares plunge 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.
Tether shifts $780M in Bitcoin to reserve — its biggest move in 9 months
Stablecoin issuer Tether has moved over 8,400 Bitcoin to its reserve in its biggest move since March.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crypto payments firm MoonPay secures MiCA approval in the Netherlands
Dec. 30 marked the end of the implementation phase of the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, as authorities can enforce rules on certain crypto service providers operating in the EU.
ai16z mulls tokenomics shakeup, L1 launch
The agentic AI project’s contributors envision an AI-focused layer-1 with AI16Z as the native currency.
MicroStrategy buys 2,138 Bitcoin for $209M, yield reaches 74% in 2024
MicroStrategy has bought Bitcoin for the eighth consecutive week, pushing its holdings to 446,400 BTC, worth about $41.5 billion at current market prices.
The UK’s overlooked regulatory superpowers
The United Kingdom has a regulatory advantage in the cryptocurrency market.
Vietnamese police foil $1M crypto scam, protect 300 potential victims
Vietnamese police thwarted a crypto scam that has already taken in $1.17 million, saving 300 potential victims and uncovering fictitious tokens.
Decentralized exchange volume hits record high of $462B in December
Uniswap remains the largest DEX by trading volume, recording $106 billion over the last 30 days.
Fake Bitcoin ETF, Trump backs BTC: 7 memorable Crypto X moments in 2024
Cointelegraph recounts the most memorable moments on X this year which influenced crypto and crypto culture in 2024.
Malaysia’s securities regulator orders Bybit to halt operations
Malaysia’s Securities Commission said that as of Dec. 27, Bybit had complied with its demands to disable its platforms in the country.