Crypto Rankings 2025: Tron Joins the Top 10 as Avalanche Drops Out
On January 1, 2025, the cryptocurrency market saw significant shifts, with Avalanche dropping out of the top 10 rankings, replaced by Tron. Bitcoin, fueled by election-driven market activity, surpassed $100,000
$172M Ethereum Heist Rekindled: Blockchain Hacker Returns to Spotlight
The notorious Blockchain Bandit, infamous for exploiting vulnerabilities in Ethereum wallets, has reappeared after years of inactivity, moving 51,000 ETH (approximately $172 million) to a single wallet. This development was
Will the US Embrace Bitcoin? CryptoQuant CEO Casts Doubt
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju recently questioned whether the United States would adopt a Bitcoin standard unless global confidence in the dollar significantly erodes. He expressed skepticism, stating, “I support
False claims from crypto influencers, including AIXBT, suggested FTX creditor payments would start in January 2025.
These rumors sparked excitement about a potential market surge linked to a $16 billion distribution. However, FTX clarified that the timeline is different, with no payments expected before March 2025.
A16z Crypto is taking a stand against the IRS and Treasury Department over new DeFi regulations.
The firm, alongside the Blockchain Association, DeFi Education Fund, and Texas Blockchain Council, has filed a legal challenge, arguing that these new broker rules threaten the U.S. digital asset industry’s
Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge is facing a lawsuit from his ex-wife for allegedly misappropriating her crypto gains.
According to a Bloomberg News report on Dec. 27, Stephen Akridge, a co-founder of Solana, is being sued by his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, for allegedly siphoning off significant proceeds from
The XRP Ledger’s growing activity hints at a potential rise in XRP prices.
Recent weeks have seen heightened activity on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), with its velocity calculated as market cap divided by transaction volume on the rise. Analysts associate this with increased
Treasury and IRS finalize broker regulations on DeFi, demand protocol KYC.
The Treasury and IRS have released final broker rules for digital asset providers, requiring DeFi protocols to implement Know-Your-Customer (KYC) procedures. The crypto community has criticized the rules, effective in
Pink Slips – Jobs at Risk from Blockchain and AI in 2025
By Jason Meyers In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) stand out as transformative forces poised to reshape the job market. As we approach 2025,
North Korean Hackers Responsible for $308 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
Tokyo, December 24, 2024 – Japanese and U.S. authorities have officially attributed a major cryptocurrency theft, amounting to $308 million, to North Korean hackers. The breach targeted DMM Bitcoin, a