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Montenegro orders extradition of Terraform lab co-founder Do Kwon to United States
SARAJEVO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Montenegrin Justice Minister Bojan Bozovic has ordered the extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, also wanted by South Korea, to the United States, the ministry said on its website on Friday. (Reporting by Daria Sito-Sucic; Editing by Kevin Liffey) ((daria.sit...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
BlockDAG’s X1 Miner Pulls In 300K+ Users! DOGE Predictions Suggest History Repeating Itself While SHIB’s Price Targets Rise
As the cryptocurrency market gears up for 2025, key trends surrounding Dogecoin’s (DOGE) prediction, Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) price target, and BlockDAG (BDAG) achieving its mining milestones are capturing attention. Analysts are weighing in on Shiba Inu’s potential for a rise, fueled by developments like Shibarium and ShibaSwap. Meanwhile, Dogecoin enthusiasts point to historical patterns, suggesting […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
Elon Musk, through D.O.G.E., plans to get Silicon Valley back on track and fix the immigration crisis
Despite the Trump administration’s intention to restrict immigration, Elon Musk has a better idea. Killing two birds with one stone, he contended that the immigration of only highly qualified foreign workers to the US could save Silicon Valley. Musk wrote on his social platform X, “The number of people who are super talented engineers and […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
Cardano Founder Updates Ripple, Chainlink And Bitcoin Partnerships
In a wide-ranging two-hour livestream on December 26, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson addressed ongoing discussions around partnering with Ripple, advancing a Chainlink integration, and bridging Bitcoin into the Cardano ecosystem. Speaking from Gillette, Wyoming, Hoskinson provided new details and...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 27
Solana Down 22% in December, Can Solaxy Help It Realize Its Full Potential?
Ever since the crypto industry gained momentum, Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) are the two names that have been dominating the market. No one ever managed to come close. But the tables turned in 2022. For the first time ever, Solana ($SOL) has managed to beat both in multiple areas. $SOL experie...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 27
Cambodia embraces stablecoins with new law, but Bitcoin and Ether are still banned
Cambodia has finally cracked the door open to crypto—kind of. For the first time, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is letting commercial banks and payment companies handle stablecoins and other cryptos backed by real-world assets. But if you’re a Bitcoin or Ether enthusiast, don’t get excited. Those are still banned, and the government isn’t […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
Bitcoin Price Enters Correction Phase On Its Path To Explode Above $110,000
The Bitcoin price is still in a correction phase under $100,000, as it is currently down by 1.93% in the past 24 hours. Nonetheless, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto is sure that the leading cryptocurrency is still maintaining its trajectory to the $110,000 mark. According to the analyst, Bitcoin at $...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 27
Reduced AI spending could dent prospects for semiconductor companies
Advantest CEO Doug Lefever told the Financial Times that semiconductor firms stand to suffer immensely if AI spending reduces. Although these firms have already made huge investments in data centers to enhance their AI systems, competition in the industry continues to intensify. AI continues to be high on the list of big tech companies, and […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
Confirmed Bitcoin payments per day hit yearly lows – Illiquidity hits BTC whales
Daily confirmed Bitcoin payments fell to a yearly low on December 26, a pattern typical of the holiday season’s market illiquidity. Blockchain.com data revealed that confirmed Bitcoin transactions sank to 623,434, the lowest point in 2024. Confirmed BTC payments are transactions successfully added to the blockchain, making them immutable. The metric is often used to […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
Will the Tables Turn for Retail Investors as Trump Appoints Pro-crypto Lawmakers?
A huge part of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was based on cryptocurrency. He promised to introduce a new regulatory framework for crypto and promote it as a more mainstream asset. Cut to the present, Donald Trump has won the election, which is why the crypto industry is pushing to see him ful...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 27
Crypto whales moving stablecoins to centralized exchanges – developing trend
After a market-wide dip on Christmas day, cryptocurrency markets are showing signs of recovery, driven by increased stablecoin inflows to centralized exchanges. On-chain intelligence provider Santiment highlighted a notable shift in whale activity, with multiple large stablecoin deposits into centralized exchanges, signaling potential increased demand for cryptos. In the past 24 hours alone, Santiment’s dashboard […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
Here’s Why The Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Prices Crashed Today
The Dogecoin and Shiba Inu prices have crashed in the last 24 hours as the broader crypto market correction continues. This price crash is due to several developments, including the holiday season, with several traders choosing to stay out of the market during this period. Why The Dogecoin And Shiba...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 27
Solana Dips Below $194 – A Continued Consolidation In Sight?
Solana price action is at a critical juncture, with the cryptocurrency testing market’s patience, it hovers just below the pivotal $194 resistance level. This threshold has emerged as a significant hurdle as bulls struggle to sustain enough momentum to power a breakout despite recent attempts to pus...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 27
Taiwan warns that spending cuts will affect AI growth
Taiwan’s government is furious. The Ministry of Science and Technology just announced that next year’s budget for cutting-edge fields like semiconductors, AI, and aerospace is set to shrink by T$20 billion ($609 million). This comes after opposition lawmakers pushed through a controversial law to redirect central government funds to local municipalities. The ruling Democratic Progressive […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
SuperTrust expands its ecosystem with the SUT QuickSwap listing
In this post: SuperTrust (SUT) has been listed on QuickSwap V3 (Polygon) with a current price of $2.68 and a 24-hour trading volume of $339,253 (at the time of this release). It has a liquidity score of 260, which shows investor confidence in the token. SUT will reach the next phase in its evolution with […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
US stocks disappoint markets with weak year-end performance. But the Santa Rally is still possible
US stocks are limping toward the finish line, leaving investors questioning whether the traditional Santa Claus Rally will make its appearance. This year’s rally window—spanning the last five trading days of December and the first two of January—opened Tuesday. The S&P 500 ticked up by 1.1% on day one but quickly lost steam, dropping a […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
The Federal Reserve desperately tries to decode Trump pre-inauguration
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is tiptoeing through a minefield as Donald Trump barrels toward his second term as president. The central bank is trying to maintain its image of neutrality while secretly bracing for the economic chaos Trump’s policies could unleash. Powell claims the Fed won’t speculate on Trump’s plans, but insiders reportedly say […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
Matrixport shares the greatest risk to Bitcoin’s bull market in 2025
Multiple risks to Bitcoin’s 2025 bull market have emerged, according to a new report from Matrixport. The report outlines threats ranging from BlackRock’s concerns about Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap to Google’s advances in quantum computing.
Ethiopia uses GERD, Africa’s largest dam for Bitcoin mining – Revenue hits 18%
As the year nears the end, Bitcoin has set up shop in the middle of East Africa. Ethiopia used its hydroelectric power, produced by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), to facilitate Bitcoin mining. To that end, Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has converted latent energy into valuable digital assets, generating a revenue of 18%. Hiwot […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
Bitcoin Meets Bonds: Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management Files With SEC
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management is joining the ETF bandwagon by formally filing the Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a 475A filing submitted on December 26th, Strive aims to leverage the changing investment landscape favoring Bitcoin, digi...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 27
A new hack in town – Crypto users warned of phishing attacks disguised as Zoom meeting links
SlowMist has brought attention to a new phishing scam targeting cryptocurrency users. The scam disguises itself as fake Zoom meetings to distribute malware that steals sensitive data. It involves counterfeit Zoom links that trick victims into downloading malicious files aimed at extracting cryptocurrency assets. According to blockchain security platform SlowMist, the attackers behind the scam […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
5 Best Altcoins to Buy Now as Bitcoin Bounces
2024 seems set to go out with a sigh, rather than a bang. After a hectic two months during which $BTC saw record-setting, all-time highs and the crypto market cap surged dramatically, investors have settled down considerably. It was only September – barely four months ago – when investor confidence,...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 27