CRYPTO
Blockchain at a crossroads: From Davos hype to global impact
The evolution of blockchain continues at pace. It’s time to examine progress, challenges and future potential in humanitarian and development sectors. Source link
Crypto industry skeptical of memecoin promoted on Trump's social media
Crypto industry participants are debating whether posts from Donald Trump’s social media account promoting a memecoin are genuine. Source link
XRP spikes 12% as whales continue 'enormous accumulation' — Santiment
XRP’s price surged amid broader uncertainty in the crypto market, driven by aggressive whale accumulation and speculation about a possible ETF listing in the US,
NY Attorney General files lawsuit to recoup $2.2M in crypto lost to job scam
Victims in New York were promised “well-paying, flexible jobs,” only to be tricked into a crypto scam, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Bitcoin investors exit spot ETFs at near-record levels as BTC slumps 2.3%
Bitcoin holders offloaded their spot Bitcoin ETF shares as the asset dipped to $92,500 and remained below $95,000. Source link
Korea’s Jeju to issue NFT tourist cards to boost Gen Z visitors: Report
South Korea’s Jeju Island, a self-governing tourist hotspot, will reportedly trial NFT tourist cards in a bid to attract the country’s younger generation. Source link
US Republican lawmakers call on Treasury to explain recent cyber breach
Two congressional Republicans are calling for a briefing from the US Treasury Department about the recent cyber breach by an alleged China backed hacker. Source
AI agents ‘perfectly parallel’ the dawn of the corporation — Bitwise CEO
Corporations are feared and we all work for them. Why won’t AI agents be similar? asks Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley. Source link
US-listed Bitcoin, Ether ETFs tally $38.3B net inflows in launch year
Around 80% of demand for the spot Bitcoin ETFs came from retail, but industry analysts expect institutions to pick up the pace in 2025. Source
7 Santas, 7 Grinches: The heroes and villains of 2024
From blockchain boosters to crypto critics, 2024 highlighted the champions and adversaries shaping the future of digital assets. Source link