Illicit cryptocurrency transactions surged to an estimated $51 billion in 2024, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. Despite this sharp rise in volume, illicit crypto activities accounted for only 0.14% of the total market, marking the lowest share in three years. In comparison, illicit crypto activities accounted for 0.61% in 2023, approaching the 2021 low … Read more
RWAs are set to transform finance, with stablecoins, tokenized products and regulatory shifts in the US paving the way for 2025 growth.
BTC price strength faces its real test at $102,000, which needs to flip to support, says the latest Bitcoin market analysis.
A Russian national was sentenced to seven years in prison for high treason involving cryptocurrency. The individual repeatedly transferred funds to a unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using crypto. Russian National Sentenced to 7 Years in Jail for Using Crypto to Fund Ukrainian Forces One of the first cases involving crypto funding and treason … Read more
Why is crypto up today? Bitcoin ($BTC) hit the $100,000 mark—if only for a moment—grabbing headlines and reigniting its dominance in the market. The surge comes as cooling U.S. inflation and a wave of market optimism revive risk assets, hinting at a volatile yet pivotal year ahead for crypto. The vibe is investors are seriously … Read more
Global asset markets have enjoyed a positive 24 hours driven largely by the marginally sub-consensus US core CPI reading for December. US short-dated yields fell 10bp on the view that inflation is not getting any worse. However, sticky headline and core inflation near 3% YoY still cast doubt on the Fed’s ability to cut this … Read more
A CryptoQuant survey reveals that young, educated and experienced investors dominate the cryptocurrency market, with Binance emerging as the most preferred exchange.
PRESS RELEASE. The future of decentralized finance (DeFi) is here, and it’s called Lightchain AI. With its groundbreaking fusion of blockchain and artificial intelligence, this revolutionary platform is set to shake up the landscape, offering tech enthusiasts and savvy investors an unparalleled opportunity to be part of history in the making. And there’s no better … Read more
A US-based crypto law firm has announced plans to initiate legal action on behalf of investors who incurred losses due to the Solana memecoin launchpad, Pump.fun. According to Burwick Law’s X post, the firm has been working alongside people who have lost significant amounts of money to memecoins, rugs, and unfulfilled promises. The company urged … Read more
The Pound Sterling drops as the UK GDP rose at a slower-than-expected pace, and factory activity contracted in November. Traders have raised BoE dovish bets for February’s policy meeting. Investors await the US weekly jobless claims and Retail Sales data for December on Thursday. The Pound Sterling faces selling pressure in Thursday’s European session after the … Read more