Illicit crypto volumes likely $51B in 2024, but overall share falls: Chainalysis 
VanEck submits Onchain Economy ETF application to the SEC 
NFT’s worst year since 2020, CryptoPunks pump 13%: Nifty Newsletter 
US government says funds from 2016 hack should return to Bitfinex 
Law firm says it’s pursuing potential legal action against Pump.fun Web3 provider says access to quantum computing is ‘human right’
Dynex co-founder Daniela Herrmann told Cointelegraph that innovation is a human right and that she…
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Stellar ecosystem implements Blockaid security features
Stellar’s Lobstr and Freighter Wallets are the first to receive the new Blockaid security features.
DeFi Leader Lido Finance Introduces stETH on Optimism Network
TLDR Lido Finance expands to Optimism, allowing stETH deployment on the layer-2 solution Users can…
Vitalik Buterin Outlines Ethereum’s Next Phase of Development
TLDR Vitalik Buterin outlined plans for Ethereum’s next phase called “The Surge” The goal is…
Ethereum’s Next Move: Breaking $2,700 or Falling Back?
TLDR Ethereum (ETH) reclaimed $2,500 support, rising 8.6% in 7 days $2,700 is the next…
Unstoppable Domains Launches Metamask Snap, Enabling Cross-Chain Name Resolution for 4 Million Users
Unstoppable Domains has announced the launch of Metamask Snap, an integration that allows for cross-chain…
Ireland Moves to Draft Urgent Legislation for Cryptocurrency Regulations Ahead of EU Deadline
Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers has announced plans to draft urgent legislation aimed at updating…
Russia’s Digital Currency Measures Fail to Satisfy FATF, Blacklist Possible
Russia’s financial regulator maintains that its anti-money laundering system, including strengthened virtual currency regulations, remains…
Sui Foundation Denies $400 Million Token Sales Claims
The Sui Foundation has denied allegations that its employees or insiders from Mysten Labs sold…
Nansen integrates Solana analytics, touts memecoin alpha
Blockchain analytics firm Nansen has completed the integration of Solana analytics to provide real-time tools…
Ether price in 7-month decline amid ‘L1 wars,’ says analyst
“Solana is the biggest slap in the face” for Ether maximalists due to its monolithic…
A Second 2011 Bitcoin Wallet Moves $10M This Week—Could the Transfers Be Linked?
On Wednesday, as bitcoin soared to an intraday peak of $68,388 per coin, a wallet…
BRICS Bank Offers Zimbabwe Escape From IMF Debt Traps, Says Professor
A Zimbabwean professor has highlighted the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as a crucial alternative…
Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations
Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%,…
Brazil Pushes BRICS to Shift From US Dollar, Advocating National Currencies in Global Trade
Brazil pushes for a shift away from the U.S. dollar within the BRICS alliance, advocating…
