Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has signaled interest in incorporating Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) for payments on X, formerly known as Twitter. In a Dec. 29 post, Armstrong suggested that USDC payments would be a valuable addition to the platform and called on the X team to explore implementing this feature. This public appeal follows a […]
The ETF Store CEO Nate Geraci highlighted that crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) led inflows in 2024, with the eight largest funds launched this year belonging to the sector. The list includes four spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs, two Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, and two MicroStrategy ETFs. The eight funds outperformed all of the roughly 740 ETF launches […]
According to data from DefiLlama, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) experienced a remarkable surge in December, achieving an all-time high monthly trading volume of $463 billion. This milestone reflects continued growth in DeFi, which has maintained consistent momentum throughout the last quarter of the year. Chart showing trading volume on DEXs in 2024 (Source: DeFiLlama) DefiLlama reports […]
Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Jie has urged the city-state’s government to consider integrating Bitcoin into its fiscal reserves, a local media outlet reported. The report showed that Wu proposed that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) explore the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in its fiscal reserves and leverage foreign exchange funds to acquire and hold […]
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released the final version of its broker rules to digital assets services providers, which includes provisions on requiring DeFi protocols to conduct Know-Your-Customer (KYC) procedures. Industry experts have already criticized the new provision for being unlawful and out of the Treasury’s regulatory […]
The crypto market is ending the year on a strong note as a record $18 billion worth of options contracts are set to expire. Options allow traders to speculate or hedge against price movements. A call option grants the right to buy an asset at a specific price, while a put option provides the right […]
Japan’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) plans to strengthen internal audit processes at financial institutions, including crypto exchanges. According to a recent statement, the agency aims to address industry gaps and align with global standards in regulatory compliance. The FSA stated that a roundtable discussion would be used to explore improving internal audits in Japan’s financial […]
Alexander Sudeykin, Co-Founder of EVAA Protocol, joined CryptoSlate’s Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill in a recent SlateCast episode. The discussion centered around EVAA Protocol, its integration with the Telegram ecosystem, and the transformative potential of the TON blockchain in decentralized finance (DeFi). EVAA stands out as a decentralized lending platform, leveraging Telegram […]
The Kimchi premium has seen a definite rebound after Christmas, recovering to 3.83% on Dec. 27. While this is still significantly lower than the 5.26% recorded on Dec. 22, it still represents a significant difference in Bitcoin prices between South Korea and global markets. Chart showing the price gap between South Korean and global exchanges […]
Energy company KULR Technology Group unveiled the start of its Bitcoin (BTC) treasury on Dec. 4 by acquiring 217.18 BTC for approximately $21 million, at an average purchase price of $96,556.53 per Bitcoin. As of 2023, KURL registered nearly $11 million in total assets, which makes its Bitcoin treasury roughly twice the number reported last […]