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2025 is set to be a pivotal year for the cryptocurrency industry in Europe, as the full implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation ushers in a new era of regulatory oversight. MiCA aims to provide a harmonized framework for crypto assets across the European Union and aims to address long-standing challenges in the sector such as investor protection, market integrity and financial stability. This milestone not only signals a decisive shift in the way crypto companies operate within the EU, but also raises broader questions about its impact on global crypto adoption and innovation. As these regulations take…

The Agentic AI platform’s native token ai16z has rallied following the project’s plans to launch its own Layer 1 blockchain. ai16z (AI16Z) rose 38% to an all-time high of $1.77 on December 31, while its market cap increased from $1.4 billion to over $1.9 billion, according to data from crypto.news increased at this point. The rally was fueled by increased trading activity, with daily volume doubling to $330 million over the past day. Looking at the weekly and monthly charts, the gains were significantly higher at 156% and 383% respectively, making it one of the best performing assets among the…

A new memecoin, Kekius Maximus, has occupied the cryptocurrency trending space since Tuesday as Elon Musk changed his display name and image to the symbol, causing the coin to rise over 500% in a matter of hours. Kekius Maximus is a little-known meme on the Internet that looks like a fusion of the character “Pepe the Frog” and the movie character “Maximus” from the movie “Gladiator.” According to data from CoinGecko, the memecoin Kekius Maximus (KEKIUS) has surged over 500% in just a few hours. Not only this memecoin, but several other Kekius-themed memecoins have also entered the stage and…

Leading stablecoin issuer Tether has revived its push to accumulate Bitcoin after transferring millions of amounts of the flagship asset to its reserve wallet on Monday. According to the market intelligence platform Arkhaman address marked as Tether Bitcoin Reserve accumulated 8,404 BTC worth $776.6 million on Monday. The data confirmed that the wallet received the assets from two different addresses. Tether acquires new Bitcoins The first transaction took place around 2:01 p.m. (UTC). Connection Received 7,629 BTC ($705 million) from crypto exchange Bitfinex hot wallet. An hour later, the wallet linked to the stablecoin issuer gobbled up another 775.56 BTC…

Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns investors, saying Bitcoin (BTC) is showing a big bull flag. In a new thread on the social media platform “This is a head and shoulders top pattern. It could be finished and raise the price to $78,000; It could fail with a boost order, or it could turn into something else. But as it stands now, it’s a head-and-shoulders top and needs to be treated for what it is.” Source: Peter Brandt/X Brandt further points out that the crypto king could form a similar pattern to years ago before eventually reaching new highs. “If you…

Shiba Inu’s loyal followers, the so-called Shib Army, were in for a treat when Shytoshi Kusama, the driving force behind Shiba Inu, unveiled a groundbreaking podcast project. Over the weekend, Kusama at X announced Shy Speaks, a 44-episode podcast series that promises to explore the heart and soul of the Shiba Inu ecosystem. “My podcast will consist of 44 episodes where you’ll really speak from the heart and explain something very important… all the technology we’ve developed (some of which you’ve seen), how it all relates to #Treat and how it all fits together (ideally) together to save the world.…

Disclosure: This article does not constitute investment advice. The content and materials presented on this site are for educational purposes only. Major crypto whales from Solana, Toncoin and Ripple are now eyeing Lightchain AI, a rising star that combines AI with blockchain technology. Whales Solana (SOL), Toncoin (TON) and Ripple (XRP) are now turning their attention to the rising star in the crypto world: Lightchain AI. The Lightchain AI presale is already generating a lot of buzz and is offering early investors the opportunity to participate in this project. Promising scalability, efficiency, and real-world applications, Lightchain AI is quickly carving…

The past year 2024 will be remembered for the fusion of crypto and gaming on our smartphones. Before 2024, the world knew nothing about “Telegram clicker games” that created a stir in India, Nigeria, Iran and many other countries around the world. 2024 introduced us to the concept of crypto gaming, which combines blockchain technology with interactive entertainment. It is not a stretch to say that crypto games have caused disruption in the crypto industry in 2024 as big games like Hamster Kombat have millions of fans worldwide. But with great potential comes a lot of drama, innovation and experimentation.…

Will Ethereum (ETH) trigger a triangle breakout rally in the new year and potentially reach the next supply zone above $3,500? Ethereum is struggling to maintain critical levels as Bitcoin falls below $93,000. Bearish pressure on the price chart is intensifying and institutional support is at risk. Despite these challenges, Ethereum shows potential for recovery. Can ETH price trend reverse in a V-shaped pattern leading to a breakout rally to $3,568? Ethereum price analysis Amid increasing price volatility in Bitcoin, Ethereum has fallen below the $3,400 mark. Taking into account the local support trendline, Ethereum has consolidated slightly above the…

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) marked a turning point for the cryptocurrency market by breaking industry records as the fastest-growing crypto fund in history. Within just 11 months of its debut in January 2024, IBIT has amassed more than $50 billion in assets under management (AUM), making it the largest spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the market. In its latest report, Bloomberg highlights this development as unprecedented, noting that no ETF has ever experienced such an impressive growth trajectory. According to Todd Sohn, managing director of ETF and technical strategy at Strategas Securities, IBIT’s asset size now matches the total…