Cryptocurrency News

South Korea has seen a significant surge in cryptocurrency adoption, with the number of users jumping by 610,000 in November to reach 15.59 million. Trump Victory Sparks Renewed Interest in Crypto The number of cryptocurrency users in South Korea jumped by 610,000 in November, reaching 15.59 million by month’s end, according to data from the…Read More

More than 93% of Solana’s validators use Jito’s software for MEV, according to Jito Labs. Solana staking pool Jito clocked monthly revenues from priority fees and tips of more than $100 million in November and December, according to a Dec. 26 note from Kairos Research, a cryptocurrency researcher. In 2024, Jito’s validators scaled tip revenues by…Read More

Onchain reputation could reshape trust in digital interactions. Opinion by: Lior Goldenberg, founder of CovarianceTrust is the bedrock of human interaction, a fundamental element that shapes our relationships, business dealings and societal structures. In our rapidly evolving digital world, however, we face a pressing challenge: How do we scale trust beyond our immediate circles?Consider the…Read More

Bureau of Prison records indicate that former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison’s sentence was also reduced by three months. Former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame’s prison sentence was reduced by one year, with his current release date scheduled for March 2031, Bureau of Prison records show.Salame pleaded guilty in September 2023 to conspiracy to…Read More

The Head of Research at Intotheblock.com revealed that on Christmas Day, someone stashed 125,000 ETH into the decentralized finance (defi) platform Aave. The platform has been buzzing with activity throughout the last quarter of the year. $417 Million in Ether Stashed in Aave on Christmas On Dec. 25, amidst the holiday festivities, someone using an…Read More

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today, in crypto, bettors on Polymaket and Kalshi expect 2025 to be a record year for cryptocurrency prices, the South Korean government sanctioned 15 North Korean bad…Read More

PRESS RELEASE. As the year draws to a close, the festive spirit of Christmas and New Year fills the air. HTX, a leading global digital assets trading platform, is kicking off its Festive Season Party, inviting both new and existing users to participate in exciting events with amazing rewards. The HTX team has carefully designed…Read More

The fund aims to offer exposure to MicroStrategy’s convertible bonds, among others. Strive, an asset manager founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has asked United States regulators for permission to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) investing in convertible bonds issued by MicroStrategy and other corporate Bitcoin (BTC) buyers, according to a Dec. 26 filing. The ETF seeks to…Read More

On Monday, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved a new metallic mining law, opening the door for gold exploitation in the country. The change, previously hinted at by President Nayib Bukele, was met with criticism from environmental activists, who believe this will negatively affect the country. With New Mining Law, El Salvador Stakes Claim…Read More

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced plans to consolidate its two native tokens, Bitget Token (BGB) and Bitget Wallet Token (BWB), into a single utility token, BGB. The transition, effective Dec. 27, aims to create a unified onchain and off-chain ecosystem. Bitget Merges Tokens BGB and BWB Bitget, ranked among the top three globally in trading…Read More