SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake
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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.
Altman’s AGI Vision Clashes with Vitalik Buterin’s Blockchain-Based AI Safeguards
Altman announced in a blog post that OpenAI's user base has tripled to over 300 million weekly active users, positioning the company as a frontrunner in the race toward artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Tatadex Rebrands and Concludes Beta with $10M Trading Volume
The beta campaign highlighted a growing interest in accessible decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, emphasizing user-friendly features for those new to onchain trading.
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.
Kanerika Unveils AI Agents Redefining Workplace Efficiency
Kanerika is a premier data and AI solutions company that helps enterprises enhance efficiency with innovative technologies. Known for employing cutting-edge methodologies, Kanerika delivers exceptional outcomes across industries.
Bitget Announces its January Trading Competition: A $10,000 Prize Pool
The competition is open to eligible users who register between December 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM (UTC) and January 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM (UTC).
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.
Crypto Scam and Hack Losses Hit Yearly Low in December 2024
According to blockchain security firm CertiK, December saw $28.6 million in losses from exploits, hacks, and scams—less than half of November’s $63.8 million and significantly below October’s $115.8 million.
U.S. IRS Finalizes Rules for Reporting Digital Asset Transactions
The regulations require brokers to disclose gross proceeds from cryptocurrency and other digital asset transactions, along with details about the taxpayers involved.
Israel Approves Six Bitcoin-Tracking Mutual Funds, Launch Set for December 31
The ISA’s decision comes nearly a year after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), sparking a surge in global interest in Bitcoin-based investments.
From Visionary Talks to Futuristic Robots: VAP Group’s Global Blockchain Show Dazzles Dubai
Powered by a leading media network Times of Blockchain, the Global Blockchain Show was co-located with the Global Games Show and the Global AI Show that saw a footfall of over 3,000 attendees.
Singapore based ‘W Chain’ Creates a New Milestone by Launching L1 Mainnet Blockchain for Developers Globally
After the Testnet launch, the developer community was invited to explore the W Chain features and enhance the functioning of the features and security by sharing constructive feedback with the core team at W Chain.
MicroStrategy Buys $561M in Bitcoin as Nasdaq-100 Trading Debut Begins
The inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 was widely praised by Bitcoin proponents, with analysts pointing to the potential impact on trading volume and price.
VAP Group’s Global AI Show Explores the Future of AI with Over 3,000 Participants
With the theme, ‘AI 2057: Accelerating Intelligent Futures,’ the show witnessed thought-provoking discussions and groundbreaking announcements from C-suite executives, government leaders, and industry pioneers.
U.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Nvidia Crypto Sales Lawsuit
The lawsuit, originally filed in 2018 by a group of Nvidia shareholders, accuses the chipmaker of concealing over $1 billion in revenue tied to sales to crypto miners. The shareholders claim Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, downplayed the role of cryptocurrency demand in boosting GPU sales.