Discover how decentralized finance (defi) surged by 133.8% growth in in 2024, with December revenues surpassing $1.5 billion, reshaping the financial ecosystem. Defi's TVL Soars in 2024 The decentralized finance (defi) sector experienced explosive growth in 2024, marked by a 133.8% increase in total value locked (TVL). According to analytics platform Defillama, the…

Kucoin unveils Kucoin Pay to streamline retail crypto payments, enabling businesses to embrace the digital economy through efficient, borderless solutions. Kucoin Introduces Kucoin Pay for Seamless Retail Crypto Transactions Kucoin, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has launched Kucoin Pay, an innovative payment solution designed to drive cryptocurrency adoption in the retail sector. Announced on Thursday, the…

Bitcoin miners start 2025 strong with double-digit gains, following a record-breaking 2024. Discover market trends and strategic shifts among the top seven publicly traded mining companies. Bitcoin Miners See Positive Start to 2025 After a Record-Breaking 2024 It’s a strong start for bitcoin mining companies in 2025 as top publicly traded firms post significant market…

Do Kwon, The South Korean founder of Terraform Labs pleaded not guilty to a nine-count Criminal indictment at a United States Court.  Do Kwon the founder of Terra USD and another crypto asset that lost an estimated $40 billion is facing charges bordering on securities fraud, wire fraud, commodities fraud, and money laundering conspiracy. The…

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…