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Bitcoin investment ‘material impact’ captures pension funds’ attention 

Even a small allocation of Bitcoin in a traditional investment fund can be beneficial. 

How to figure out if an AI crypto project is worth investing in

Blockchain AI projects have seen record fundraising but few end-users. Here is where industry leaders see the technology heading next.

NYSE Arca files to list Bitwise crypto index ETP

NYSE Arca has filed with the SEC to list the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund, aiming to convert the $1.3 billion trust into a regulated ETP.

Financial institutions will drive RWA tokenization’s trillion-dollar growth

The real-world asset tokenization industry is projected by some to exceed $30 trillion by 2030, driven by nimble and mainstream financial institutions.

Goldman Sachs holds $710M in Bitcoin ETFs — SEC filing

Since the second quarter, Goldman Sachs has added $300 million to its portfolio in Bitcoin ETF holdings, increasing exposure by 71%.

Hong Kong warns against crypto firms misrepresenting as ‘banks’

Hong Kong’s central bank said it may be illegal for unlicensed companies to represent themselves as banks in Hong Kong. 

EU regulator sets restrictive measure guidelines for crypto providers

Crypto-asset service providers that carry out transfers must choose a screening system that allows them to comply with the EU's restrictive measures regimes.

South Korea probes Upbit for 600K KYC violations

Due to the alleged KYC violations, Upbit reportedly faces fines of $71,500 per case in addition to possible issues with its business license renewal.

Don’t be delusional: Decentralization doesn’t compensate for regulation

DeFi needs regulation to build trust, attract institutional investment, and ensure long-term viability despite its decentralized nature.

FSB calls for stricter oversight against AI vulnerabilities

FSB explores AI’s potential to revolutionize finance while spotlighting risks like fraud, data governance and systemic vulnerabilities.

Bitcoin will not fall to $60K with no ‘threats in the near-term’ — Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor is planning a party for Bitcoin to hit $100,000 this year and says it won’t fall to $60,000 as predicted by some analysts.

Consensys pushes back against regulatory ‘gaslighting’ with new sovereignty platform

Crypto companies have been “living in fear in a gas-lit world for a long time,” said Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin. 

Bitcoin price can hit $100K by Thanksgiving if bulls hold key level

Bitcoin is consolidating after new all-time highs, but bulls cannot afford to lose track of too many potential support levels, says BTC price analysis.

Trump trade over? Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs see first outflow since election

Spot crypto ETFs in the US have seen outflows for the first time since Donald Trump was elected, as both Bitcoin and Ethereum fell on the day.

Consensys decentralized Infura launches as EigenLayer AVS

The decentralized Web3 marketplace will leverage EigenLayer’s infrastructure to improve accessibility and reduce development costs. 

Bitcoin to hit ‘repeated all-time highs’ over next 2 quarters: VanEck

Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s head of digital assets research, says Bitcoin is in “blue sky territory” and expects the cryptocurrency to run up to $180,000 in 2025.

Bitcoin blips down as Fed’s Powell says no ‘hurry to lower rates’

Bitcoin’s price tumbled after the United States Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cast doubt on an interest rate cut in December. 

SEC crypto cases will be ‘dismissed or settled’ under Trump: Consensys CEO

The crypto industry is “going to save hundreds of millions of dollars” with Donald Trump as president, Consensys CEO Joe Lubin forecasts.

‘Crypto Dad’ squashes rumors that he could replace Gensler as SEC Chair

Former CFTC Acting Chair Chris Giancarlo said he’s “already cleaned up earlier Gary Gensler mess,” shooting down speculation he’d replace the SEC Chair.

Crypto spy jailed for life in China, YouTuber accused of $230M fraud: Asia Express

Chinese public servant jailed for for selling state secrets for crypto, and Korean YouTuber accused of fleecing $230M from 15,304 followers.

Trump picks ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton as US Attorney for Manhattan

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has been given a new role by President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on Jan. 20.

Bitcoin corrects as US inflation data emerges — Is the rally to $100K at stake?

Bitcoin’s correction reflects investors’ inflation concerns and highlights the potential impact of future US fiscal policies.

China’s lockdown censorship inspired Ethereum ‘based rollup’ Taiko

Taiko Labs co-founder Daniel Wang first wanted to make an “unstoppable” social network and found his way to an Ethereum “based rollup” in the process.

Trump mulls tapping crypto-friendly CFTC chair: Report

Summer Mersinger, a Republican CFTC commissioner who has urged the regulatory to take a more accommodating stance on crypto, is among those under consideration

Bitfinex hacker sentenced to 5 years in prison

US authorities arrested Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, in 2022 for laundering Bitcoin connected to the Bitfinex exchange.

Arkham launches points program to woo derivatives traders

The program will last for 30 days and points will be convertible to Arkham’s native token, ARKM. 

Wall Street’s EDX crypto exchange hits $36B trading volume in 2024

According to EDX Markets, its average daily volume rose by 59% over the third quarter of 2024. 

SCB 10X debuts Rubie Wallet with Thai baht and US dollar stablecoins

SCB rolled out a convenient and inexpensive stablecoin wallet that is sure to appeal to tourists in Thailand.

18 US states file lawsuit against SEC and Gary Gensler

President-elect Trump has vowed to fire SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and replace him with a more crypto-friendly SEC head. 

Tokens will help Gen Z break into locked housing market

As wealth inequality widens the generational divide, fractionalized real estate tokens emerge as a promising avenue for younger investors to enter the property market. 

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