Lido’s Stronghold Slips: 160,000 ETH Exits as Binance’s Liquid Staking Platform Gains Traction

In October 2024, the volume of ethereum locked into liquid staking platforms surpassed the 14 million ether threshold. However, as of 2025, the total ETH held in these protocols has fallen below the levels recorded at the end of November. As of Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, approximately 13.78 million ether remains tied up in liquid … Read more

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Predicts Stablecoin Adoption Will Challenge Visa’s and Mastercard’s Duopoly in 2025

Chamath Palihapitiya, CEO of the VC firm Social Capital, predicts that stablecoin usage may go mainstream in 2025 as President-Elect Trump addresses high credit interest rates and transaction fees. He assesses that stablecoin adoption has reached a “point of no return.” Chamath Palihapitiya: Stablecoin Adoption Will Be a Big Trend in 2025 Chamath Palihapitiya, a … Read more

Defi Frenzy: Dex and Perpetuals Smash $52.81B in January’s First 4 Days

After an unprecedented rise in decentralized exchange (dex) and perpetuals volumes last month, these decentralized finance (defi) platforms have witnessed $52.81 billion in trading volume across the initial four days of January 2025. Uniswap and Hyperliquid Dominate Defi Trading Volumes in 2025 The new year kicks off with a promising note, as the crypto economy’s … Read more

5th Largest Bank in Turkey to Launch Crypto Trading Service

Garanti BBVA Kripto will allow Garanti BBVA customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies legally in Turkey. European Banks Expanding Services to Include Crypto Turkey’s fifth largest bank, Garanti BBVA is set to launch its crypto trading services for retail users via its crypto custody platform, Garanti BBVA Kripto. Owned by Spanish banking giant, Banco Bilbao … Read more

Record Figures for Crypto Airdrops With Almost $15 Billion Distributed in 2024

Airdrops are transforming blockchain engagement with almost $15 billion given to crypto users in 2024. Massive Surge in Rewards via Airdrops Airdrops have become highly valuable tools for marketing new crypto projects. According to an onchain analysis by Dropstab, a crypto aggregator, $14.91 billion was disbursed by various projects in 2024 to crypto users via … Read more

Report: Wall Street Giant Morgan Stanley Eyes Crypto Services Through E-Trade

As reported by The Information, E-Trade, the online trading arm of Morgan Stanley—an asset management titan handling $1.2 trillion—is contemplating a leap into cryptocurrency services. The buzz surrounding more lenient crypto regulations during the Trump administration may have sparked E-Trade’s interest in this potential venture. Morgan Stanley’s E-Trade Reportedly Poised to Dive Into the Crypto … Read more

Meme Coins, L1s, and Stablecoins—Coin Metrics Breaks Down 2024’s Crypto Revolution

The year 2024 marked a pivotal chapter in the cryptocurrency market, characterized by unprecedented developments, record-breaking milestones, and evolving trends, as reported by Coin Metrics’ “State of the Network” analysis by Tanay Ved. Inside 2024’s Crypto Transformation The cryptocurrency industry experienced substantial growth in 2024, spurred by the launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) … Read more

Crypto Conundrum: Aussie Treasurer Chalmers Pushes for Balance Between Regulation and Innovation

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes cryptocurrency can modernize the country’s financial system. RBA Governor Skeptical of Bitcoin Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers says cryptocurrency can help modernize the country’s financial system and should not be hindered by excessive regulation. While acknowledging legitimate concerns about crypto’s use by criminals, Chalmers noted that Donald Trump’s re-election has prompted … Read more

Crypto Chronicles: 5 Transformative Events That Shaped the Industry in 2024

2024 was nothing short of a rollercoaster for crypto aficionados, featuring key milestones that shook the industry. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) greenlit both spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Bitcoin experienced its fourth halving event, and the digital asset smashed through the $100,000 threshold. Buckle up as we revisit the year’s … Read more

2024 in Review: VIRTUAL Top Gainer After 23,000% Surge; Memecoins Dominate

The cryptocurrency market experienced a surge in 2024, with VIRTUAL, the native token of Virtuals Protocol, leading the charge with a staggering 23,000% plus increase in value. Memecoins and AI Popular Narratives in 2024 VIRTUAL, the native token of the decentralized platform Virtuals Protocol, was the top-performing large-capitalization digital asset in 2024, surging more than … Read more

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