OKX adds AIXBT and ALCH to its perpetual futures offerings on January 3, expanding its AI project lineup.

OKX adds AIXBT and ALCH to its perpetual futures offerings on January 3, expanding its AI project lineup.

OKX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its offering of perpetual futures with the addition of two new native tokens from AI-based projects—Alchemist AI (ALCH) and AIXBT—on January 3, 2025. This move signals the exchange’s continued push into the AI-driven crypto space, following a similar expansion a week prior with AI projects GRIFFAIN and ZEREBRO. […]

SKI jumps 25% following news of backing from a US lawmaker

SKI jumps 25% following news of backing from a US lawmaker

SKI, the native token of Ski Mask Dog, experienced a substantial surge of 25% on December 2, 2024, following reports that U.S. Representative Michael Collins, a Republican from Georgia, had made a significant investment in the meme coin. Collins, who has become a notable supporter of the cryptocurrency sector, purchased an additional $15,000 worth of […]

Eric Trump and Michael Saylor meet at Trump Mar-A-Lago to discuss Bitcoin

Eric Trump and Michael Saylor meet at Trump Mar-A-Lago to discuss Bitcoin

Eric Trump recently shared details about a meeting with Michael Saylor, co-founder and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, which took place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. The meeting centered around their shared passion for Bitcoin, highlighting the increasing interest in cryptocurrency from high-profile business figures, particularly within the Trump circle. Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The […]

Binance will support the DASH network upgrade and hard fork

Binance will support the DASH network upgrade and hard fork

Binance has announced that it will temporarily suspend Dash (DASH) token deposits and withdrawals starting on January 7, 2025, at block height 2,201,472 in order to facilitate an important network upgrade and hard fork. A network upgrade is typically done to enhance the functionality, security, and scalability of a blockchain, often through modifications to its […]

South Korea plans to explore crypto ETFs and allow firms to launch security tokens in 2025

South Korea plans to explore crypto ETFs and allow firms to launch security tokens in 2025

South Korea is moving forward with plans to explore the introduction of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and allow companies to launch security token offerings (STOs) in 2025. The announcement was made by Jeong Eun-bo, Chairman of the South Korea Exchange, at the Securities and Derivatives Market Opening Ceremony 2025. In his speech, Jeong acknowledged the […]

2024 sets a new on-chain adoption record, surpassing the $10 trillion transaction milestone

2024 sets a new on-chain adoption record, surpassing the $10 trillion transaction milestone

The year 2024 marked a significant resurgence in blockchain adoption, setting new records in key metrics such as transaction volumes, adoption rates, and transaction counts. One of the most notable achievements was the Dune On-chain Adoption Index, which reached a score of 77 in December 2024, approaching its all-time high of 84, last seen in […]

Bitcoin could reach $225,000, with analysts predicting a profitable year for Bitcoin mining stocks

Bitcoin could reach $225,000, with analysts predicting a profitable year for Bitcoin mining stocks

Analysts are predicting a highly profitable year ahead for Bitcoin mining stocks, with the potential for significant growth in 2025. According to a report by H.C. Wainwright & Co., the market capitalization of Bitcoin mining companies is expected to soar to over $100 billion by 2025, up from $36 billion in 2024, marking a nearly […]

Binance is set to launch GRIFFAIN, AI16Z, and ZERE with up to 75x leverage

Binance is set to launch GRIFFAIN, AI16Z, and ZERE with up to 75x leverage

Binance, the world’s largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its plans to launch margin trading support for three AI-powered tokens: GRIFFAIN, A16Z, and Zerebro, with leverage of up to 75x. This move highlights Binance’s commitment to expanding its offerings in the rapidly growing AI-themed cryptocurrency sector. These tokens were previously listed on Binance Alpha, a […]

KuCoin unveils a new crypto payment solution for merchants

KuCoin unveils a new crypto payment solution for merchants

KuCoin has launched KuCoin Pay, a new cryptocurrency payment solution designed to help merchants accept crypto transactions more easily. Integrated with the KuCoin app, which boasts over 37 million global users, KuCoin Pay aims to simplify the payment process for businesses while also providing customers with a seamless way to make payments using cryptocurrencies. With […]

Binance secures its 21st global crypto license in Brazil

Binance secures its 21st global crypto license in Brazil

Binance has achieved another significant milestone by securing its 21st global crypto license, this time in Brazil. On December 2, the world’s largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange announced that it had received full regulatory approval from the Banco Central do Brasil, Brazil’s central bank, to acquire Sim;paul, a licensed broker-dealer. This approval marks a crucial step […]