D3 Global Raises $25M to Build Blockchain Infrastructure for DomainFi
D3 is developing the world’s first DomainFi network on the Doma Protocol, a blockchain designed to modernize internet domains as digital real estate.
KPMG India and The Hashgraph Group Forge Blockchain Alliance to Boost DLT Adoption
The partnership is set to deliver co-branded solutions, combining KPMG’s advisory expertise with THG’s Hashgraph for Enterprise (H4E) product suite. The goal is to provide secure, scalable, and energy-efficient DLT solutions tailored to enterprise needs.
Caroline Pham to Lead CFTC Roundtables on Crypto and Prediction Markets
As part of this effort, the CFTC plans to engage with industry leaders, advocacy groups, and stakeholders over the coming months to gather insights and foster dialogue.
Alchemy Pay Gains AUSTRAC Approval, Expands Crypto Payments in Australia
With this registration, Alchemy Pay can partner with local payment facilitators, delivering cost-effective crypto exchange services tailored to Australian users.
Solana’s Stablecoin Supply Hits $10.5 Billion Amid Memecoin Frenzy
Stablecoins, crucial for liquidity in the crypto economy, have become a cornerstone of activity on Solana, enabling seamless trading in rapidly growing sectors like memecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi).
MicroStrategy Redeems $1.05 Billion in Convertible Notes Amid Taxation Concerns
The move is seen as a strategy to reduce the company’s debt burden while encouraging noteholders to convert their holdings into equity. Noteholders have until February 24 to either redeem their securities at face value or opt for the conversion.
Bitcoin Could Surge to $700K Amid Fears of Currency Debasement, Says BlackRock CEO
During an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink recently shared his views on Bitcoin’s…
Trump Unveils $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Plan Led by Tech Giants
The initiative, led by OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle under the name "Stargate," is expected to create over 100,000 jobs and establish 20 data centers across the United States.
El Salvador Adds 11 BTC to Reserves Amid Promises to Limit Adoption
This development follows a December 2024 agreement with the IMF, where El Salvador pledged to curb its Bitcoin policies in exchange for a $1.4 billion loan.
WazirX Freezes $3 Million in Crypto Assets Stolen in Cyberattack
International collaboration played a crucial role in identifying the perpetrators. A joint statement issued on January 14 by the United States, South Korea, and Japan attributed the heist to North Korean hackers associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Dubai’s DMCC Unveils 17-Story Crypto Tower to Drive Blockchain Innovation
The Crypto Tower will feature over 150,000 square feet of leasable space, including nine floors of offices tailored for crypto startups and established enterprises.
Bitcoin Could Soar Beyond $300K in 2025, Says HashKey Group Report
Ben El-Baz, Managing Director of HashKey Global, emphasized Bitcoin's decentralized, inflation-resistant nature as a challenge to traditional assets like gold and U.S. Treasury bonds.
SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose his…
Singapore Blocks Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling Allegations
The block came to light after Alex Zuo, vice president of investments and custody at Cobo, shared a screenshot of the GRA’s notice on social media.
Kenya Introduces a Draft Policy to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Public feedback on the policy is invited until Jan. 24, after which it may pave the way for Kenya to join other African nations like South Africa and Nigeria in implementing crypto regulations.
Toe Bautista: AI-Crypto Synergy Holds Promise, But Bubble Risks Loom
To monitor AI’s trajectory, Bautista suggested following Nvidia, which he called the “number one barometer” of capital flowing into the sector.
Ripple Partners with Chainlink to Advance RLUSD Stablecoin in DeFi Ecosystem
Ripple introduced the U.S. dollar-pegged RLUSD stablecoin to the Ethereum and XRP Ledger networks in October. According to CoinGecko data, the token currently has a market capitalization of $72 million.
U.S. Court Clears $6.5 Billion Bitcoin Liquidation from Silk Road Seizure
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has already begun transferring portions of the cache, moving nearly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin to Coinbase on December 3, under a custody arrangement with Coinbase Prime through the U.S. Marshals Service.
Backpack Exchange Acquires FTX EU, Aims to Dominate EU Crypto Derivatives Market
The acquisition positions Backpack Exchange to offer a full suite of cryptocurrency derivatives across the European Union, starting with its status as the region’s only regulated perpetual futures provider.
Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu Predicts Blockchain Gaming Boom in 2025 Amid Key Innovations
"I think 2025 is going to be a massive year for Web3 gaming," Siu stated in an exclusive interview. "Bigger than this year, which has seen quite a strong recovery."
Coliseum Launches $2 Million Investment Fund for Web3 Gaming Projects
According to Thomas Zaepffel, CEO and Co-Founder of Coliseum, the fund is designed to empower Web3 gaming leaders to “build, scale, and succeed” by combining capital with community access and industry expertise.
CumRocket Token Surges 400% Following Elon Musk Tweet
According to CoinGecko, CumRocket’s price spiked from $0.004 to $0.02 before stabilizing at approximately $0.008, marking a 95% gain over the past 24 hours.
IRS Delays Crypto Tax Rules, Easing Investor Concerns Amid Legal Pushback
The decision, announced on Wednesday, provides centralized exchanges and brokers more time to adapt to the regulations while offering temporary relief to digital asset investors concerned about potential tax increases.
Tether’s USDT Faces Market Cap Decline Amid EU Regulations
This decline coincides with the delisting of USDT by several European Union-based exchanges and Coinbase. The decision was driven by compliance requirements under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, which took full effect on December 30.