CFPB proposes crypto firms refund users for funds lost to hacks

A proposed CFPB rule could allow crypto users to have protections similar to those of US bank account holders by considering the definition of “funds.” дальше »

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Block could be the first firm with a BTC strategy in the S&P 500: VanEck

While firms like Tesla are already in the S&P 500, VanEck’s Matthew Sigel says Block may become the first company in the index with an “explicit strategy” for accumulating Bitcoin. дальше »

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Four Crypto Firms Obtain First MiCA Licenses in the Netherlands, Signaling New EU Regulatory Phase

Four digital asset companies have become the first to secure coveted Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licenses in the Netherlands, highlighting the country’s early adoption of the European Union’s new regulatory framework. дальше »

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Bitcoin miners tap billions in funding to counter energy challenges

Bitcoin mining firms are turning to billions in fresh funding as high energy prices squeeze profits. Facing soaring energy costs, Bitcoin (BTC) miners in the U.S. are building war chests worth billions as competition for resources intensifies and profitability following… дальше »

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Galaxy Digital Reveals Bold Dogecoin Price Prediction For 2025

Every year-end, some of the top crypto analysts and crypto firms reflect on the industry’s performance, and look forward to the next year. Traditionally, the top digital assets, like Dogecoin, are subject to market analysis and price predictions. дальше »

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Power of stablecoins: what’s driving their $205 billion growth

While the meteoric rise of Bitcoin grabbed headlines throughout 2024, a quieter revolution was taking place in the cryptocurrency world. This year, major financial firms and payment processors have turned their attention to stablecoins, a unique type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged to the US dollar or another traditional currency. […] дальше »

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Bitwise files ETF for firms holding over 1,000 BTC

Bitwise's ETF targets firms with over 1,000 BTC, using Bitcoin treasury size over market capitalization for portfolio weighting. The post Bitwise files ETF for firms holding over 1,000 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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National Bank of Cambodia to allow banks to process cryptocurrencies for the first time

The National Bank of Cambodia has given commercial banks and payment firms permission to provide crypto-related services, but not for Bitcoin and other unbacked tokens. According to the Phnom Penh Post, the NBC formally declared the decision to allow banks… дальше »

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Bitwise files new ETF targeting firms with large Bitcoin holdings

The Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF would invest in businesses that “hold at least 1,000 Bitcoin” Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $100 million to be included in Bitwise’s proposed ETF KULR Technology Group started its Bitcoin Treasury strategy with the purchase of 217. дальше »

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KULR Technology launches Bitcoin treasury with $21M purchase

The publicly traded company is the latest to adopt a Bitcoin treasury, joining a growing number of firms adding BTC to their balance sheets. дальше »

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Russian firms turn to Bitcoin, stablecoins for global trade amid sanctions

Russia is actively using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to counteract the impact of Western sanctions on its economy, Reuters reported on Dec. 25. The report cited Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, who recently stated that Russian companies have begun to utilize digital currencies, particularly Bitcoin mined within the country, for international transactions. дальше »

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Israeli firms set to introduce Bitcoin mutual funds, aligning with global crypto trends

Israel is set to introduce six Bitcoin-linked mutual funds on Dec. 31, marking a significant step in the country’s crypto investment landscape. local media outlets Calcalist and Globes reported. дальше »

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Bitcoin miners struggle despite BTC’s 130% surge in 2024

Despite Bitcoin's 130% surge to $98,600 in 2024, most mining firms struggled due to decreased block rewards and increased operational costs. The post Bitcoin miners struggle despite BTC’s 130% surge in 2024 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Blockchain auditor Hacken launches AI-powered MiCA-compliance tool for crypto firms

Blockchain security auditor Hacken is rolling out a new tool to automate security and compliance for web3 businesses as MiCA and DORA rules loom. Hacken, an international blockchain auditor with Ukrainian roots, is rolling out a new solution that allows… дальше »

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Avalon Labs raises $10m in series A round

Avalon Labs, the issuer of Bitcoin (BTC)-backed stablecoin USDa, has secured $10 million in a Series A financing round that attracted several venture capital firms. “We are known for many things but today is not about us. дальше »

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Ripple to Donate $5 Million in XRP to Trump’s Inauguration in January 

Ripple donates $5M in XRP to Trump’s inauguration fund, alongside major crypto firms, signaling growing political influence of the industry. The post Ripple to Donate $5 Million in XRP to Trump’s Inauguration in January  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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How Wall Street’s Relationship With Bitcoin Will Transform in 2025: 5 Predictions

From MicroStrategy splitting its stock to major banks acquiring crypto firms, bitcoin is about to enter its “Wall Street” era. дальше »

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RWAfi platform Plume secures $20m Series A round

Plume, a modular layer-1 blockchain for real-world asset finance, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round, backed by prominent blockchain and crypto-focused venture capital firms. The Plume Network team announced that the round was led by Brevan… дальше »

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Executives flood blockchain gaming firms ahead of 2025’s AAA launches

Blockchain Gaming Association’s fourth annual survey showed growth in the C-suite, but other demographics appear to be slipping.

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Saylor expects MARA to be ‘the next’ Bitcoin firm to join Nasdaq 100

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor responded to MARA Holdings' praise, suggesting the firm may be next among Bitcoin firms to join MicroStrategy on the Nasdaq 100. дальше »

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MicroStrategy to Enter Nasdaq 100, Exposing Bitcoin-Linked Stock to Billions in Passive Investment Flows

The self-described Bitcoin Development Company became one of the 75 largest non-financial firms in the Nasdaq after its explosive growth this year. дальше »

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Crypto Biz: Binance seals USDC ties a year after BUSD exit

This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Microsoft’s board’s stance on Bitcoin, JPMorgan’s revision of mining stocks, MARA’s new BTC purchase and upcoming listings of crypto firms. дальше »

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Bank of England’s PRA asks firms to disclose crypto investments

The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority has issued a data request asking firms to disclose their current and planned exposures to “cryptoassets.” The statement requested firms to disclose their current and expected future “cryptoasset exposures” and to explain their… дальше »

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Solana-based RWA platform AgriDex secures $4m in strategic round

AgriDex, a Solana-based tokenization platform for agriculture markets, has raised $4 million in a funding round that attracted several venture capital firms and angel investors. The Solana (SOL) real-world assets marketplace announced that venture capital platform Portal Ventures led the… дальше »

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AVAX rises 10% after Avalanche Foundation raises $250M in preparation for blockchain upgrade

The Avalanche Foundation announced raising $250 million through a private token sale to support its blockchain platform, according to a Dec. 12 statement. The funding round had around 40 participants, including leading firms such as Galaxy Digital, Dragonfly, and ParaFi Capital. дальше »

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AI16z DAO is an AI-driven Alternative To VC firms

The name isn’t subtle: AI16z is a playful riff on the legendary Andreessen Horowitz (known as a16z), the fund that practically defines traditional venture investing’s gold standard. дальше »

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Hyperbolic raises $12M Series A from blockchain VC firms, Polychain Capital and Variant

Hyperbolic, the leading provider of open access AI computing and inference services, has raised a $12M Series A led by Variant and Polychain Capital, two leading blockchain-focused venture capital firms. дальше »

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Bitcoin-only app Relai secures $12m in new funding round

Relai, a self-custodial Bitcoin-only app, has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round, backed by several crypto-focused venture capital firms. The Switzerland-based app announced that Bitcoin (BTC)-only venture capital firm Ego Death Capital contributed $4 million to the… дальше »

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Companies Can Now Offer USDT Services in Abu Dhabi

Tether services can now be offered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market by authorized firms, the company said Tuesday. дальше »

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Standard Chartered, Virtu Financial join new U.K. crypto derivatives platform

Standard Chartered, Virtu Financial, and ABN AMRO Clearing have been announced as strategic partners of Global Futures and Options Ltd. (GFO-X), a U.K.-based crypto derivatives platform. On Dec. 9, GFO-X announced that the three firms, alongside market maker IMC, are… дальше »

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KPMG: Australia’s blockchain industry shrinks by 14% amid shift to AI

Australia’s blockchain industry dropped 14% this year, but changes in ETF regulations and lower interest rates could still help spark a recovery, analysts say. The Australian fintech landscape has seen a drastic decline as the number of active blockchain firms… дальше »

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Coinbase Threatens to Cut Ties with Law Firms Supporting Past Crypto Adversaries

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Donald Trump’s Crypto Czar David Sacks to Tackle Operation Choke Point 2.0

David Sacks, Trump’s crypto czar, promises to combat "Operation Choke Point 2.0," addressing alleged banking suppression of cryptocurrency firms. The post Donald Trump’s Crypto Czar David Sacks to Tackle Operation Choke Point 2.0 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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US gov told banks to suppress crypto, Coinbase documents show

Internal Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation communications suggest the agency deliberately limited U.S. banks’ involvement with crypto businesses in 2022. These communications, brought to light by Coinbase, highlight how regulatory ambiguity has fueled tension between crypto firms and federal banking authorities.… дальше »

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Chinese app giant sells all Bitcoin ahead of $100,000 milestone

Meitu's crypto exit highlights a strategic pivot to AI, potentially influencing other tech firms to reassess their crypto investments. The post Chinese app giant sells all Bitcoin ahead of $100,000 milestone appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Binance, WazirX among crypto firms evading taxes in India, says gov’t

India has recovered $14 million in goods and services tax from crypto firms like WazirX, but Binance has yet to pay its $85 million tax evasion liabilities, the minister said. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO says it won’t work with law firms who hire anti-crypto staff

Gurbir Grewal was the enforcement chief at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) He joins international law firm Milbank as a partner in its litigation and arbitration practice Brian Armstrong has said that Coinbase won’t work with law firms if they hire people who worked against the crypto industry during their time in government. дальше »

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Crypto firms in Norway’s wealth fund face ethics probe in 2025: report

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund’s ethics council will reportedly conduct investigations into crypto and gambling firms listed in the fund’s portfolio, including Binance and Marathon Digital, over money laundering risks. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO to cut ties with firms that hire officials involved in Biden’s war on crypto

Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong vows that the exchange will cut ties with firms that hire people linked to ‘bad deeds’ of the Biden Administration following Milbank’s hiring of ex-SEC official Gurbir Grewal. дальше »

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US Bitcoin reserve is possible to achieve but not without downsides

Government participation in crypto hasn’t always had great outcomes for the space, with the SEC under the Biden administration causing plenty of headaches for firms. дальше »

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‘Government has become addicted to indirect regulation’ — Ripple CTO

In a recent Joe Rogan interview, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen revealed that the debanking of tech firms caused the Silicon Valley shift toward Trump. дальше »

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Lawsuits could be catastrophic for DAOs if denied ‘limited liability’

The VC firms sued in a California case were active in DAO management, much like general partners, said the court. They could face hefty lawsuits. дальше »

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Stock jumps as Rumble and Jiva Technologies bet on Bitcoin for inflation hedge

Online video platform Rumble and Canadian wellness company Jiva Technologies have joined the growing number of firms adopting Bitcoin as part of their corporate treasury strategy this year. Their decisions reflect a broader trend of institutional interest in the top crypto as businesses seek alternatives to traditional financial assets. дальше »

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Industry Leaders Wrestle for A Spot on Trump’s Crypto Council

Trump’s Crypto Advisory Council attracts interest from major firms like Coinbase and Ripple, but critics caution against insider bias. The post Industry Leaders Wrestle for A Spot on Trump’s Crypto Council appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto firms vying for a place on Trump’s ‘Crypto Council’: report

Sources claim that figureheads from major crypto firms want a seat on Trump’s ‘Crypto Council,’ a government advisory board centered around digital assets that will establish the country’s Bitcoin reserve. дальше »

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Bitwise files for Solana ETF in Delaware

Bitwise files for a Solana ETF as SOL nears its all-time high of $259. Optimism grows with Trump’s election and SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s resignation. Competing firms like VanEck and 21Shares also seek Solana ETF approvals. дальше »

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U.S. SEC Loses Crypto Lawsuit Over 'Dealer' Definition That Pushed Into Crypto

A Texas federal court has rejected the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent rule expanding the definition of a securities dealer to include a wider swath of firms — including some in the cryptocurrency sector. дальше »

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Arcadia Marketing introduces sister company Pandora Marketing

Panama City, Panama – Arcadia Marketing, often regarded as the #1 Web3 marketing firm, is introducing its sister company, Pandora. Arcadia has made a name for itself over the last 3 years, and is regarded as one of the most hard to work with firms in the world. Arcadia works with a maximum of 10 […] дальше »

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MicroStrategy Among Top 100 Public US Firms After Record MSTR Surge

MicroStrategy's $4.6 billion Bitcoin buy fuels a record-breaking $110 billion market cap, spotlighting institutional crypto adoption and strategic risks. The post MicroStrategy Among Top 100 Public US Firms After Record MSTR Surge appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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MicroStrategy eyes $2.6 billion raise for Bitcoin acquisition as it breaks into top 100 US firms

MicroStrategy has increased its convertible debt offering to $2. 6 billion, up from its original $1. 75 billion target, according to a Nov. 20 statement. The firm stated that the proceeds from this offering will fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions and other corporate needs. дальше »

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