Key Takeaway: FalconX strengthens institutional crypto finance by acquiring Arbelos Markets, expanding derivatives offerings, liquidity solutions, and regulatory compliance. Cryptocurrency broker FalconX has acquired derivatives startup Arbelos Markets to enhance its trading and risk management solutions. Notably, the deal aims to strengthen FalconX’s position in institutional crypto finance. https://x.com/2Ragu/status/1874947428086087818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1874947428086087818%7Ctwgr%5Efee10c6442fb3f0864e8367a0fc5ef509106ec6b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F In a January 2 post on X,…

Bitfufu announces a partnership with Bitmain to acquire 80,000 Antminer S-series units, aiming to expand its global mining infrastructure and services. Bitfufu, a publicly listed digital asset mining company, announced today that it has secured a significant partnership with Bitmain, one of the leading producers of bitcoin mining hardware. The two-year agreement allows Bitfufu to…

Ripple legal chief Stuart Alderoty warns the SEC against regulatory overreach in 2025, emphasizing clear legal boundaries on crypto assets. Ripple Legal Chief Highlights Legal Boundaries for SEC’s Oversight Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, issued a strong year-end warning to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its regulatory boundaries in the crypto…

Key Takeaways: Spirit Blockchain Inc. launches a Dogecoin yield strategy to generate passive income through staking, lending, and DeFi liquidity pools. The initiative marks its first step toward optimizing crypto reserves, with plans to expand into Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Circle, and Solana. Spirit aims to boost revenue, form DeFi partnerships, and deliver updates to strengthen…

Discover how Singapore’s strengthened crypto regulations under the PS Act have solidified its position as Asia’s top digital asset hub. Learn about the evolving framework and its impact. Singapore Strengthens Its Role as a Leading Crypto Hub Singapore is reinforcing its position as Asia’s leading cryptocurrency hub through expanded regulatory measures and an increase in…

Solayer launches LAYER governance token and forms a foundation to drive growth, enhance scalability, and support Solana’s ecosystem.

Telegram’s 2025 update introduces third-party verification and NFT gift features, boosting safety and blockchain integration for users.

Key Takeaways: Crypto hack losses dropped to $24.7 million in December 2024, the year's lowest, reflecting a 71% decline from November’s $85.53 million, likely due to stronger security measures. Despite this improvement, 165 Web3 attacks caused $2.3 billion in losses for 2024, a 40% rise from 2023, though $1.3 billion was recovered using advanced forensics.…

Morgan Stanley’s retail brokerage arm E*Trade is considering adding crypto trading to the services it offers its clients per report from the information.  A proposed onboarding into crypto trading for Morgan Stanley, a world-leading investment bank with over $1.5 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM) has sparked a lot of excitement and speculation in the…

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich predicts Bitcoin will exceed $200K by 2025, driven by U.S. adoption and global growth in institutional interest.