Bitcoin Whales Ramp Up Accumulation Through Private Transactions, Reveals CryptoQuant CEO

On December 26th, CryptoQuant’s CEO, Ki Young Ju, highlighted significant activity among large-scale investors, commonly referred to as whales, who are increasingly accumulating Bitcoin through discreet transactions. Recent data indicates a notable rise in annual average CoinJoin transactions over the past two years. While this trend has raised concerns surrounding potential associations with illicit activities, … Read more

CIS Nations Ditch Foreign Currencies—85% of Trade Now in Local Tenders

Over 85% of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) trade now bypasses foreign currencies, signaling a strategic shift towards economic independence as national payment systems take center stage in regional commerce. Putin Champions National Currencies—CIS Bloc Hits 85% in Local Trade At the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit in the Leningrad Region this week, Russian … Read more

Singapore Issues 13 Crypto Licenses, Outpaces Hong Kong

Singapore issues 13 crypto licenses, surpassing Hong Kong slower approval process, and strengthening its position as a crypto hub. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will issue 13 Major Payment Institution Licenses to cryptocurrency operators by 2024. It is a big step for Singapore’s developing crypto industry. And it sets Singapore ahead of Hong Kong, … Read more

Hilbert Group Blends Liberty AI With Core Services to Lead in Asset Management

Swedish quantitative trading powerhouse Hilbert Group is now leveraging the power of AI to aid its users in identifying crypto trading opportunities. The inclusion of Liberty AI is a strategic move that not only sharpens Hilbert’s edge in the competitive virtual asset space but promises to unlock new possibilities in AI-driven trading.  Unlocking Advanced Intelligence: … Read more

Crypto OTC Trading Volumes Surge Dramatically Amid Clear Regulatory Path

OTC trade volumes on Kraken and other crypto exchanges have increased by 220% YoY. The quantities of current trades are comparable to those witnessed in 2021. The results of the election, according to leading crypto trading firms, have been a major reason for the dramatic rise in over-the-counter trading volumes throughout the last few months. … Read more

2 key factors that can drive SOL to $225

Solana has seen a positive bounce in the last few days. The positive capital flow signaled long-term bullish moves. Solana [SOL] continued to solidify its recovery phase with a strong resurgence in price and consistent positive capital inflows. As of the 24th of December, SOL traded around at $196, reflecting a 3.53% increase. Backed by … Read more

Prison for No KYC? Turkey’s New Crypto Law Sparks Global Debate

The global crypto scene is booming, with Bitcoin touching its ATH in December breaking the historic target of $100k this year the interest in crypto assets is bound to increase. While countries are setting a softer crypto tone, Turkey has passed a law requiring cryptocurrency users to provide identification data for transactions exceeding $425. Interestingly, … Read more

Russia Using Bitcoin to Bypass Sanctions – Is the Global Financial System Cracking?

Russia is embracing bitcoin for international trade to bypass Western sanctions, signaling a strategic shift toward digital currencies to counter economic isolation and strengthen global partnerships. Russian Trade Goes Crypto – How Bitcoin Is Reshaping Global Power Dynamics Russia’s finance minister, Anton Siluanov, disclosed that Russian companies are utilizing bitcoin and other digital currencies for … Read more