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How XRP Soared 236% in 2024 to Become the 4th Largest Crypto by Market Cap

The digital asset XRP wrapped up 2024 on a high note, climbing above $2 for the first time in years after spending much...

2024 Fiat-Pegged Economy Swells—Stablecoins Reach $200B, Tether’s Market Soars 50%, New Players Emerge

With bitcoin (BTC) cruising past the $100,000 mark and the crypto economy swelling dramatically in value this year, multiple sectors saw significant expansion....

Bitcoin Mining Revenue in 2024: A Year of Change and Challenges

Bitcoin miners saw substantial shifts in their revenue during 2024, a pivotal year marked by the network’s fourth halving event. As bitcoin’s block...

Euro Usage Tanks, Leading Decline Among Currencies on SWIFT Over the Last 10 Years

According to data released by SWIFT, the use of the euro as a settlement currency for international payments has fallen significantly. Its utilization...

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Push Persists, Undeterred by IMF Deal

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition...

Slinky Launches Airdrop to 27.7 Million Wallets on Solana

Slinky, a blockchain project that uses ZK compression, has launched an airdrop to distribute 10% of its total supply to 27.7 million wallets...

Hyperliquid Launches HYPE Staking to Amplify Network Decentralization

According to the Hyper Foundation, the organization associated with the Hyperliquid ecosystem, users can now stake HYPE on the network. The foundation detailed...

Jordan Approves Blockchain Policy to Enhance Government Services

Jordan’s Council of Ministers has approved the Jordanian Blockchain Technology Policy for 2025, aiming to enhance government services, transparency, and digital security. Key...

Malaysia Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges: Bybit Ordered to Halt Operations

Malaysia has ordered Bybit to halt its crypto exchange operations in the country, as regulators crack down on unregistered platforms. Bybit Faces Enforcement...

Russia’s New Bill Forces Banks and Merchants to Embrace Digital Ruble

Russia is set to make the digital ruble mandatory for banks and large merchants by 2025, pushing widespread adoption through universal QR code...