3 major developments that spurred crypto adoption in 2024
The crypto industry witnessed historic milestones in 2024, from MiCA regulations in Europe to Bitcoin adoption in Latin America and the US eyeing a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
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Millions in SOL at Stake: Solana Co-Founder Hit With Fraud Lawsuit by Ex-Wife
Stephen Akridge, a co-founder of blockchain platform Solana, faces a lawsuit from his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, alleging he misappropriated millions in solana (SOL) token profits. Rossi claims Akridge exploited his advanced crypto knowledge to secretly collect her staking rewards. The…
Ethereum prepped for 2025 rally as monthly Ether ETFs inflows double
The monthly record in ETF inflows was insufficient to lift Ether’s price past the $3,500 resistance, which would trigger over $1 billion worth of leveraged short liquidations.
Brazilian Congresswoman Sounds Alarm on Drex CBDC Risks, Rejects Cash Elimination Bill
Julia Zanatta, a Brazilian congresswoman, has raised concerns about the effects of implementing drex, the Brazilian CBDC, on the lives of citizens. Zanatta emphasized that drex, if not properly implemented, might lead to the prohibition of physical money and proposed…
AI tokens market cap falls 28% from December $70B peak
AI cryptocurrencies have dropped nearly 30% in value, but analysts forecast a potential recovery during the 2025 altcoin season.
Solana Degens Fund Rare Tumor Research With Memecoin
A distraught father whose daughter has a rare brain tumor was pleasantly surprised by a multimillion-dollar memecoin gift on Christmas day after starting a campaign to raise money for research into a cure for the disease. Multimillion-Dollar Memecoin Christmas Gift…
US-listed Bitcoin, Ether ETFs tally $38.3B net inflows in launch year
Around 80% of demand for the spot Bitcoin ETFs came from retail, but industry analysts expect institutions to pick up the pace in 2025.
IRS Doubles Down on Immediate Staking Rewards Tax Stance
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reaffirmed its stance on the immediate taxability of staking rewards, doubling down on a position assumed in 2023 as part of internal guidelines. In a recent filing related to an ongoing lawsuit, the…
IRS DeFi broker rule ‘absolutely should be challenged,’ says Uniswap CLO
Uniswap chief legal officer said the IRS DeFi broker rule “absolutely should be challenged,” while a Consensys lawyer argued that the ruling was released on “the last Friday of 2024 in the middle of a holiday stretch on purpose.”
US government will not buy Bitcoin in 2025 — Galaxy Research
Galaxy Research expects US government departments to make “some movement” in 2025 to explore an “expanded Bitcoin reserve policy,” but no Bitcoin will be purchased.