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Over the past week, bitcoin has dipped 4.18%, while ethereum has tumbled over 13% against the U.S. dollar. To make matters worse, a bunch of other digital currencies have taken an even bigger beating, with some plummeting by 20% or more. A Week of Double-Digit Losses for Most On Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, the crypto […]View the full article

This weekend, data confirms that more than 4.5 million ether (ETH) have been burned on the Ethereum network since Aug. 5, 2021, marking the implementation of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)-1559. The Great Ethereum Burn Approximately three years and four months have passed since the London hard fork was activated, and during that time, 4,523,479.74 ETH […]View the full article

The Crypto-All Stars ($STARS) presale has finally come to a successful end with nearly $26 million raised from investors. Now, the meme coin staking protocol is preparing to have its native token listed in the most important decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Trading for $STARS begins on December 23 at 2 p.m. (UTC), with analysts forecasting the […]View the full article

Bitcoin’s current price is $97,384, with a 24-hour trading volume of $69.42 billion and a market cap of $1.92 trillion. Today, it danced between $95,444 and $99,496, signaling a market in a state of flux. This rollercoaster ride has left traders on the edge of their seats, watching for the next big move as technical […]View the full article

Vaneck’s projection of bitcoin reaching $180,000 by the end of 2025 is considered ambitious but possible, with experts citing BTC’s historical outperformance and potential U.S. strategic reserve status as key factors. Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve The leading asset manager Vaneck‘s projection of $180,000 for bitcoin (BTC) by the end of 2025 is “ambitious but […]View the full article

A South Lake Tahoe man, Daniel Chartraw, 51, faces a 12-count federal indictment for wire fraud linked to a cryptocurrency trading scheme, per U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Arrested recently, Chartraw allegedly misled investors through his companies, Crypto-Pal LLC and TDA Global, by falsely promoting a proprietary algorithm for high returns. Instead of investing funds, […]View the full article

Two Southern California men, Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, face charges for allegedly defrauding investors of over $22 million in cryptocurrency through fraudulent NFT and digital asset schemes. The indictment reveals they conducted a series of “rugpulls,” soliciting funds for NFT projects that were abandoned after collecting investments. The alleged scams involved projects like Vault […]View the full article

The 2024 Chainalysis crypto crime report showed that North Korean hackers were responsible for over 60% of stolen crypto. Hackers Made Away With $2.2 Billion in 2024 Crypto hacking remains a serious concern for the crypto ecosystem with a report by Chainalysis showing that $2.2 billion was lost to hackers in 2024 via 303 hacking […]View the full article

In 2024, Web3 cyber threats led to losses exceeding $2.3 billion across 165 incidents, marking a 40% increase from 2023. Approximately $1.3B Recovered Web3 cyber threats surged in 2024, with losses exceeding $2.3 billion across 165 incidents, according to Cyvers. While 40% higher than the $1.69 billion lost in 2023, this year’s total losses were […]View the full article

The infamous Bitfinex hacker was sentenced to five years in prison in November for money laundering after he hacked and stole 120,000 bitcoin. Bitfinex Hacker Apologizes in New Video Ilya Lichtenstein, husband to disgraced crypto hip hop satirist Heather Morgan or “Razzlekhan,” has released a five-minute video from prison, promising to make amends once he […]View the full article

BRICS is gaining global traction, with plans for major 2025 meetings under Brazil’s leadership and a vision to rival G20 prominence while championing collaboration. BRICS Rising: Is It Set to Eclipse the G20 in 2025? Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has highlighted the growing influence of BRICS, stating that the group is approaching the stature […]View the full article

Ripple’s chief legal officer has urged Congress to focus on innovation-friendly crypto regulation, rejecting punitive measures and abstract policies amid growing criticism of the SEC’s approach. New Congress, New Rules? Ripple’s Vision for Crypto Regulation Unveiled Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, has called for a pragmatic approach to cryptocurrency regulation in the upcoming Congress. […]View the full article

Rumble, the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider has just inked a $775 million deal with Tether, the heavyweight of stablecoins. This blockbuster investment signals a partnership between two giants, both devoted to championing decentralization and the freedom of speech. Rumble Gains $775 Million Backing from Tether As revealed in a statement shared with Bitcoin.com […]View the full article

Bitcoin (BTC) recently hit an all-time high of $108,364, only to tumble to $92,118 within three days. This dramatic price drop coincides with growing political unease in the U.S., as the federal government faces a potential shutdown. Despite the downturn, some anticipate the emergence of a “God candle” that could mark bitcoin’s most impressive rebound […]View the full article

PRESS RELEASE. SINGAPORE, December 20, 2024 – LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announces its New Year Celebration with a massive prize pool of over 200,000 USDT, set to boost market accessibility and reinforce its dedication to quality crypto trading. This 200,000+ USDT prize pool celebration runs until December 31, and consists of three exciting […]View the full article

The 2024 bitcoin halving event sparked major changes in the mining scene, according to the latest “State of the Network” report by Coin Metrics and analyst Matías Andrade. Battle for Hashrate Dominance The April 2024 halving, which slashed block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, severely impacted miner earnings. Coin Metrics’ new report reveals […]View the full article

This year has been excellent for Solana, which saw its token reach a new ATH at $263.83 on November 23rd and the release of pump.fun, a meme coin launchpad that already recorded more than $300 million in revenue. However, its main blockchain still leverages Layer 1 technology, which can cause issues for meme coin traders […]View the full article

Crypto markets have danced to the tune of the Santa Claus rally effect eight times in the last ten years, according to an interesting report from Coingecko, penned by analyst Lim Yu Qian. Holiday Cheer or Crypto Chill? Coingecko Breaks Down the Santa Rally Effect The Santa Claus rally is all about the market’s cheer […]View the full article

Lately, there’s been a whirlwind of chat about Bitcoin’s consensus tweaks, Core developers, and the Lightning Network. This week, Taproot Wizard Eric Wall made a bold claim: BTC has one last shot to beef up its features beyond just being digital gold, or it might fade into obscurity as a peer-to-peer currency. Taproot Wizard Says […]View the full article

A blockchain detective has dropped a bombshell update: hackers linked to the infamous 2022 Lastpass breach have drained a staggering $12.38 million in cryptocurrency from over 100 victimized wallets, marking a significant escalation in this ongoing security saga. Blockchain Sleuth Uncovers Millions in Crypto Stolen Post-Lastpass Hack According to blockchain investigator Zachxbt, the total theft […]View the full article

PRESS RELEASE. Shieldeum, a leader in decentralized infrastructure, has just revealed its exciting roadmap for 2025, outlining a bold vision for the future. The company is gearing up to roll out a series of game-changing product releases throughout the year, each designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the Web3 industry. With these […]View the full article

XYO is the world’s first and largest DePIN. Bridging the physical and digital worlds, XYO securely collects, validates, and connects real-world data with blockchain and Web2 platforms. Markus Levin, Co-Founder of XYO and Head of Operations for XY Labs, recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share his extensive journey through the crypto landscape. From […]View the full article

XRP is buzzing at $2.62, boasting a market cap of $147 billion, a trading volume of $18.35 billion, and an intraday price range from $2.37 to $2.71. XRP The 1-hour chart shows a thrilling spike to $2.72, followed by a dip with lots of trading action. Support is clinging around $2.55 to $2.60, while resistance […]View the full article

The concentration of over 50% of ETH’s supply in a small pool of wallets could pose key risks to Ethereum’s decentralization. Ethereum Whales Hit Highest Holding Ever Ethereum’s (ETH) surge to $4,000 has rekindled interest in the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap. With BTC setting new all-time highs, ETH could be next as the […]View the full article

Metaplanet doubles down on bitcoin with Japanese investment firm issuing new bond series to purchase more bitcoin. Bitcoin is Metaplanet’s Favorite Asset Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm has announced the issuance of new ordinary bonds worth $30 million (¥4.5 billion) with a specific goal to accelerate the company’s acquisition of bitcoin. This is the fourth […]View the full article