AI crypto market cap up over 25% amid major developments in the sector
Artificial Intelligence-related cryptocurrencies saw a significant rally over the past day as several new developments surrounding the AI industry reignited interest among its investors. NEAR Protocol NEAR Protocol (NEAR), the…
MicroStrategy to hold 2025 shareholders meeting to vote on boosting capital stock to 10.33b shares
MicroStrategy files a preliminary notice with the SEC to hold a shareholder vote for several items, including whether to increase authorized shares of common stocks and preferred shares from millions…
Argentina freezes $3.5m in USDT amid investigation into Rainbowex Ponzi scheme: report
A court in Argentina has ordered the seizure of a crypto wallet containing $3.5 million in Tether’s USDT stablecoin. The Argentine Justice Department has taken control of a $3.5 million…
Russia to impose regional controls over crypto mining starting Jan 2025
Russia’s government has published a draft resolution on banning or providing restrictions on mining locally. The ban will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and run until Mar. 15, 2031.…
Daiwa Securities CEO pushes for Japan crypto ETF approval amidst slumping China profits
CEO of Daiwa Securities believes Japan should allow for crypto exchange-traded funds to enter the local market. Daiwa is one of the many companies pushing for Japan to approve crypto…
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…
India risks losing $2b in tax revenue as crypto traders shift to offshore platforms: report
India could lose over $2 billion in tax revenue from cryptocurrency transactions over the next five years due to its tax policies driving traders to offshore platforms, according to a…
Upbit set to delist Bitcoin Gold on Jan. 23, 2025 due to trading caution
South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, plans to stop trading support for Bitcoin Gold starting from Jan. 23, 2025. Users can still withdraw BTG 30 days after the date of…
North Korean hackers likely behind DMM Bitcoin’s $307m attack
Japanese police revealed Tuesday that hackers affiliated with the North Korean regime are likely behind the $307 million attack on crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin. North Korean hackers are said to…
OKX Ventures officially announces investment in USUAL
OKX Ventures invests in USUAL, a cutting-edge decentralized stablecoin backed by real-world assets. The investment division of the well-known cryptocurrency exchange OKX, OKX Ventures, has formally announced its investment in…