The US dollar has surged to its strongest levels in years, fueled by optimism surrounding Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Over the past year, the dollar has gained ground against major global currencies thanks to a rally fueled by the Federal Reserve rate cuts and the economic challenges of other countries, such as Japan. […]
South Korea reconsiders crypto ETFs amid global market shift and demand
South Korea’s Exchange Chairman, Eun-Bo Jeong, has signaled interest in introducing crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, aligning with global demands for such products. At the Securities and Derivatives Market Opening Ceremony on Jan. 2, Jeong reportedly emphasized the need for innovative financial products to revitalize the country’s capital markets. Jeong highlighted the economic hurdles […]
Bitcoin genesis block anniversary marks 16 years of financial revolution
The crypto world is celebrating 16 years since Bitcoin’s Genesis block was mined on Jan. 3, 2009. This landmark event not only marked the birth of the top digital asset but also laid the groundwork for today’s digital financial revolution. Origin Bitcoin was created partially in response to the 2008 financial collapse—a time when trust […]
New Frax Finance stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, enhancing fiat-crypto bridge
BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has deepened its position within the digital asset space as Frax Finance approved it as collateral for its soon-to-be-launched frxUSD stablecoin, according to a Jan. 2 statement. FrxUSD frxUSD is Frax Finance‘s newly rebranded stablecoin that offers direct fiat redemption and enhanced regulatory compliance. Sam Kazemian, Founder of […]
Tether and Circle generate $664 million in December revenue commanding stablecoin market
The crypto industry saw significant on-chain revenue in December, with stablecoin issuers taking the lion’s share, according to data from DeFiLlama. These issuers collectively earned over $664 million, representing over 40% of the $1.5 billion total revenue generated by crypto protocols. On-chain revenue (Source: DeFillama) Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, emerged as the top contributor, […]
Bitcoin reclaims 97k price amid selling pressure from old whales
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 3% over the past 24 hours to a monthly high of $97,822 after trading below the $95,000 level for well over a week, according to CryptoSlate data. As of press time, the flagship crypto was trading at $97,029. The recovery movement comes despite old whales continuing to realize profits, which has led […]
USDT 100 Million in Criminal Assets Frozen Across Five Continents
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › January 2, 2025 – The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a collaboration between TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, has frozen more than USDT 100 million in criminal assets globally, passing a significant milestone in its […]
Jordan turns to blockchain tech for enhancing government operations
Jordan’s government has introduced a new Blockchain Technology Policy for 2025, which aims to increase transparency, improve public services, and drive economic growth. The initiative, approved by the Jordanian Council of Ministers, seeks to modernize administrative procedures and enhance trust in government operations. The policy outlines plans to implement blockchain technology to streamline government functions, […]
BlackRock ETF ends year with 4th outflow of the month amid quiet day
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Mark Moss on Bitcoin adoption, freedom, and $1M Bitcoin
The following is a guest post from Christina Comben. I first met Mark Moss at the entrance to the media center by the main stage at Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi, the first official Bitcoin conference in this part of the world. We haven’t met before but from his familiar drawl, infectious personality, and volumes […]