Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 Form on Jan.16 to list and trade the spot Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) registered by Canary Capital. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas sees this as the first altcoin-related ETF approval in 2025. Following an update in the S-1 Form filed by Canary, Balchunas stated that its Litecoin ETF “has […]
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Tether and LayerZero announced on Jan. 16 a joint effort to launch USDT0, a multichain version of the Tether USD (USDT) stablecoin. The Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard, developed by LayerZero, will power the cross-chain transfers. According to USDT0 documentation, OFT unifies liquidity across connected chains and validates transactions through a decentralized network of oracles […]
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Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer warned that crypto investors are facing a surge in malware scams on social media platform Telegram compared to the traditional phishing methods. While phishing still causes substantial losses—estimated at nearly half a billion dollars in 2024—its growth has plateaued. In contrast, Scam Sniffers reported that Telegram malware scams represent a […]
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Leading asset management firm VanEck has submitted an application for an Onchain Economy Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to a Jan. 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This proposed fund aims to provide exposure to the broader crypto ecosystem by investing in companies and instruments connected to digital assets. The fund outlines a strategy that […]
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The potential for a Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to gain approval has surged, leading to noticeable price gains for the digital asset. Crypto bettors on Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, now estimate a 51% chance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) giving the green light for a Litecoin-focused fund after Canary Capital amended its […]
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Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States saw a strong resurgence after enduring four consecutive days of outflows that had drained over $1.2 billion from the market. On Jan. 15, SoSoValue data revealed that these funds recorded $755.01 million in net inflows, adding approximately 7,548 BTC to their coffers. Fidelity’s FBTC emerged as […]
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Ripple-linked XRP has crossed the $3 mark for the first time in seven years, driven by unprecedented interest in the derivatives market. Data from CryptoSlate shows that the digital asset spiked by 10% in the last 24 hours to as high as $3.19 at the time of writing. The recent price surge reflects a broader […]
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Bitwise chief investment officer Matthew Hougan believes that companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) to their balance sheets are no longer an anomaly but a burgeoning megatrend that could transform the crypto market this year. In a recent memo to clients, Hougan highlighted that MicroStrategy has been making the headlines with its aggressive BTC accumulation strategy. The company […]
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USD Coin (USDC) surpassed $20 trillion in cumulative transaction volume in 2024, according to a report published by Circle. In November 2024 alone, USDC recorded $1 trillion in monthly transaction volume. The report highlighted USDC’s role as a digital representation of the US dollar integrated into various blockchains. Moreover, USDC circulation grew 78% year-over-year. The […]
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The Bank of England (BoE) and HM Treasury reported significant progress in the design phase of the digital pound, a proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) that would complement traditional banknotes and enhance the UK’s payment infrastructure. The update highlighted efforts to align the initiative with the nation’s evolving payments landscape and broader economic goals. The […]
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Japan, South Korea, and the US warned the global crypto industry about threats posed by hacks attributed to North Korean actors in a joint statement published on Jan. 14. According to the statement, groups allegedly tied to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are targeting exchanges, crypto custodians, and individual users. It highlighted the activity […]
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The TON Foundation, a blockchain initiative linked to Telegram, is gearing up for significant expansion into the United States, according to a Jan. 14 statement. The strategic shift follows its strong 2024 performance and aligns with a more favorable crypto outlook under President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. This move marks a pivotal moment for TON, […]
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Blockchain security firm Elliptic reported that Huione—an online marketplace platform used for illicit activities—has launched USDH, a dollar-pegged stablecoin. According to Elliptic, Huione touts USDH as a solution for users seeking to bypass the restrictions imposed by traditional stablecoins like USDT and USD Coin (USDC). The asset was launched in September 2024. Huione is the […]
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Bitcoin traded around $96,500 Tuesday following the release of US December Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which indicated a deceleration in producer price growth. The monthly PPI rose 0.2% in December, below November’s 0.4% increase and in line with forecasts of 0.3%. Core PPI, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, remained flat […]
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Robinhood has agreed to pay $45 million in civil penalties to settle charges of securities law violations. According to a Jan. 13 statement, this settlement follows an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into the activities of its subsidiaries, Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC. The penalties include $33.5 million from […]
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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced a partnership with the Bank of England (BOE) to launch an international regulatory initiative aimed at harmonizing crypto regulations, according to a Jan. 13 statement. The program, known as the Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE), is designed to promote collaboration, share expertise, and align regulatory approaches […]
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India has intensified efforts to curb crypto-related scams by collaborating with tech giants Google and Meta (formerly Facebook), according to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ 2024 annual report. The initiative aims to combat the rising threat of “pig butchering” scams, a form of crypto investment fraud targeting vulnerable groups such as unemployed youth, housewives, students, […]
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Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal shared documents revealing that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) urged banks to halt or avoid not only crypto-related services but also simple Bitcoin (BTC) offerings. The letters are unredacted versions of documents shared by Grewal on Dec. 6, 2024. They were dubbed “pause letters” because they repeatedly recommend […]
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Ethena Labs published its roadmap for 2025 on Jan. 3, which included the reveal of a Telegram application for payments and savings based on its sUSDe stablecoin, aiming to offer a “neobank experience.” The initiative allows users to send, spend, and save sUSDe directly within the messaging app. Additionally, users can effortlessly transition between sUSDe […]
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Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, has recommended that investors maintain or increase their exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and gold in 2025 in the firm’s 2025 outlook report.  He argued that these assets are indispensable hedges against inflationary pressures, fiscal uncertainty, and global de-dollarization trends. According to van Eck, gold and Bitcoin have proven to […]
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MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel believes institutional involvement will significantly increase Bitcoin’s value, positioning the flagship crypto as a long-term growth asset. Speaking in a Jan. 2 interview with FOX Business, Thiel encouraged retail investors to adopt a steady, long-term investment strategy by regularly purchasing small amounts of Bitcoin. Thiel noted that Bitcoin has only […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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. Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, emerged as the top contributor, pulling in $532.10 million. […]
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