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LINE App Integrates Web3 Dapps to Drive Crypto Adoption in Asia

LINE App Integrates Web3 Dapps to Drive Crypto Adoption in Asia

LINE, one of Asia's most popular messaging apps, is making a major push into the world of Web3 with the launch of its first batch of decentralized applications (Dapps). These "Mini Dapps," accessible directly within the LINE mobile messenger, aim to bring blockchain technology to a

Uniswap Wash Trading: CLS Global Admits Guilt, Pays Fine

Uniswap Wash Trading: CLS Global Admits Guilt, Pays Fine

CLS Global, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency market maker, has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to wash trading on the decentralized exchange Uniswap. This admission follows an undercover FBI investigation that exposed the firm's manipulative practices, highlighting the ongoing challenges of policing illicit activity in the rapidly evolving

Deribit Hits $1.1T in Volume as Crypto Derivatives Trading Surges

Deribit Hits $1.1T in Volume as Crypto Derivatives Trading Surges

Deribit, a leading cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, experienced a phenomenal year in 2024, with trading volumes soaring to over $1.1 trillion. This represents a remarkable 95% increase from the previous year's $608 billion, solidifying Deribit's position as a dominant force in the crypto derivatives market. A

President Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht, Sparking Crypto Community Buzz

President Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht, Sparking Crypto Community Buzz

President Donald Trump has fulfilled a significant campaign promise to the crypto community by granting a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous Silk Road darknet marketplace. The decision marks a turning point in the controversial case that has captivated libertarians, digital rights advocates, and

Circle Acquires Hashnote to Grow Yield-Bearing Crypto Products

Circle Acquires Hashnote to Grow Yield-Bearing Crypto Products

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has acquired tokenization startup Hashnote, a company incubated by Cumberland Labs, the web3 venture studio backed by trading giant DRW. This strategic move, announced alongside a partnership with DRW's crypto market-making arm, aims to expand the use of yield-bearing collateral in

Dogecoin Surges: New Gov't Site, Led by Musk, Features DOGE Logo

A new website for the U.S. "Department of Government Efficiency" (D.O.G.E.) has sparked a flurry of excitement in the cryptocurrency world, prominently featuring the Dogecoin logo and causing the meme coin's price to jump 14%. The department, established by the new administration

El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet: Nation Adds to Reserves Despite IMF Deal

El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet: Nation Adds to Reserves Despite IMF Deal

El Salvador continues to bolster its national Bitcoin reserves, adding another 12 coins to its holdings this week, according to the country's National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC). The purchases, made in two separate transactions, underscore the Central American nation's unwavering commitment to its Bitcoin strategy, even as

Trump’s Potential Cabinet Picks Reveal Cryptocurrency Investments

Trump’s Potential Cabinet Picks Reveal Cryptocurrency Investments

Several of President Donald Trump’s potential cabinet nominees have reported significant cryptocurrency holdings in recent financial disclosures. These disclosures, required as part of the nomination process, show that some of Trump’s picks—who could soon lead key federal agencies—hold sizable stakes in Bitcoin, as well as various

ZKsync-Based GRVT Exchange Raises $5M, Plans Spot and Options Trading

ZKsync-Based GRVT Exchange Raises $5M, Plans Spot and Options Trading

GRVT, a hybrid cryptocurrency exchange built on Ethereum's Layer 2 network ZKsync, has secured a $5 million strategic investment led by Further Ventures, a venture capital firm backed by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, ADQ. This latest funding round brings GRVT's total capital raised

DeFi Exchange Hyperliquid Hits $22B Daily Volume, Sets New Record

DeFi Exchange Hyperliquid Hits $22B Daily Volume, Sets New Record

Hyperliquid, a decentralized cryptocurrency trading platform, has shattered its previous record, reporting over $22 billion in trading volume in a single 24-hour period. This surge in activity highlights the growing popularity of decentralized exchanges and the significant impact of even niche cryptocurrencies on trading volumes. A New Record: $22 Billion

Coinbase Addresses Solana Transaction Delays with Infrastructure Upgrades

Coinbase Addresses Solana Transaction Delays with Infrastructure Upgrades

Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has acknowledged and is actively addressing significant delays affecting Solana (SOL) deposits and withdrawals. Users have reported transaction processing times ranging from several hours to over 10 hours, prompting concerns and prompting the exchange to commit to infrastructure improvements. Recent user reports on social media

Trump Names Crypto Advocate Mark Uyeda as Acting SEC Chair During Regulatory Shift

Trump Names Crypto Advocate Mark Uyeda as Acting SEC Chair During Regulatory Shift

In a move signaling a potential shift in U.S. crypto regulation, President Donald Trump has appointed Mark Uyeda as acting chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following Gary Gensler's departure. Uyeda, a Republican SEC commissioner, will lead the agency until a permanent chair

MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 461,000 in $1.1 Billion Purchase

MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 461,000 in $1.1 Billion Purchase

Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has further solidified its position as a major Bitcoin holder, acquiring an additional 11,000 BTC for approximately $1.1 billion. The purchase, executed between January 13 and 20, was made at an average price of $101,191 per Bitcoin, according to a filing with the

Ethereum Foundation Moves $167 Million in ETH to Support DeFi Participation

Ethereum Foundation Moves $167 Million in ETH to Support DeFi Participation

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced the creation of a new multi-signature wallet to facilitate its participation in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The move follows recent scrutiny regarding the foundation's transparency and treasury management. The EF plans to initially transfer 50,000 ETH, worth over $167 million

Unofficial "Barron Trump" Memecoin Briefly Surged Before Crashing

Unofficial "Barron Trump" Memecoin Briefly Surged Before Crashing

A memecoin named after Barron Trump, son of a prominent political figure, saw a rapid rise in value before experiencing a significant decline. The token's surge appeared to be fueled by unsubstantiated rumors about its origin. Unfounded Claims and Price Spike The memecoin, launched on a platform called

Rumble Explores Bitcoin Investment, Stock Reacts to MicroStrategy Playbook

Rumble Explores Bitcoin Investment, Stock Reacts to MicroStrategy Playbook

Rumble, the video-sharing platform, saw its stock price jump 9% after CEO Chris Pavlovski hinted at the possibility of adding Bitcoin to the company's balance sheet. The idea, sparked by a Twitter poll and a subsequent conversation with MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor, highlights a growing trend of

World Liberty Financial Acquires Ethereum Domains Following Trump Meme Coin Surge

World Liberty Financial Acquires Ethereum Domains Following Trump Meme Coin Surge

World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform tied to President-elect Donald Trump, has made headlines once again with its recent acquisition of Ethereum domain names through the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). This move comes hot on the heels of the launch of Trump’s official meme coin, further

Ethereum Foundation to Potentially Stake Nearly $1 Billion in ETH

Ethereum Foundation to Potentially Stake Nearly $1 Billion in ETH

The Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit organization supporting the development of the Ethereum blockchain, is exploring the possibility of staking its substantial Ether (ETH) holdings, potentially worth nearly $1 billion. This move, suggested by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, could generate significant passive income for the foundation while also contributing to the

Solana's $33M Daily Fee Record Driven by Trump Family Memecoins and Surging Activity

Solana's $33M Daily Fee Record Driven by Trump Family Memecoins and Surging Activity

Solana is making headlines with its daily transaction fees reaching an all-time high of $33.2 million, thanks to surging activity driven by new memecoins tied to President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady-elect Melania Trump. This record-breaking milestone underscores the network's rising prominence in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Trump

Sony's Soneium Network Sparks Web3 Gaming and PlayStation Rumors

Sony's Soneium Network Sparks Web3 Gaming and PlayStation Rumors

Sony has officially launched Soneium, a new Ethereum scaling network developed by its Singapore-based subsidiary, Sony BLS. While the network's creators are highlighting its potential to bring everyday users into the crypto world, the move has also ignited speculation about whether Sony's massive PlayStation gaming ecosystem

Blockchain Gears Up for Quantum Computing Challenge

Blockchain Gears Up for Quantum Computing Challenge

The era of quantum computing, once a distant prospect, is steadily approaching, bringing with it both immense potential and significant challenges for the blockchain industry. While today's quantum computers aren't yet powerful enough to crack blockchain's cryptographic foundations, experts warn that complacency could be

SEC Sues Helium Over Securities: Founder Vows Vigorous Defense

SEC Sues Helium Over Securities: Founder Vows Vigorous Defense

Helium, the company behind the decentralized wireless network, is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging the sale of unregistered securities and misleading investors. Helium's founder, Amir Haleem, has vowed to "vigorously" defend the company, framing the lawsuit as part

Major Ethereum Shake-Up: Buterin Confirms New Leadership, Tech Focus

Major Ethereum Shake-Up: Buterin Confirms New Leadership, Tech Focus

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has confirmed that "large changes" are coming to the leadership structure of the Ethereum Foundation (EF), the non-profit organization that supports the development of the Ethereum blockchain. While emphasizing that the EF's core mission will remain unchanged, Buterin outlined several goals for

SEC Reviews Litecoin, Solana, XRP ETF Filings Amid Crypto Shift

SEC Reviews Litecoin, Solana, XRP ETF Filings Amid Crypto Shift

A flurry of new cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings has hit the desks of U.S. regulators, signaling a renewed push to expand the range of digital assets accessible to mainstream investors. Asset managers like VanEck, ProShares, and others are proposing funds that would track everything from Litecoin and XRP

Trump Memecoin Surges to $13.5 Billion Market Cap, Enters Top 20 Cryptocurrencies

Trump Memecoin Surges to $13.5 Billion Market Cap, Enters Top 20 Cryptocurrencies

The Official Trump memecoin, associated with President-elect Donald Trump, has experienced a significant surge, reaching a market capitalization of $13.5 billion and breaking into the top 20 cryptocurrencies on CoinGecko. This milestone marks a notable achievement for the memecoin, reflecting its growing presence in the crypto market. At its