Crypto industry executives share with Cointelegraph what they expect for the now $200 billion stablecoin market next year. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoin-predictions-2025-payments-regulations-l2?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: December 2024
PancakeSwap closes record $310B year, up 179% driven by L2, DeFi growth
PancakeSwap’s 2024 trading volume surged to $310 billion, driven by DeFi growth, layer-2 adoption and user-focused upgrades. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/pancakeswap-2024-crypto-trading-volume-growth?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
DeFi hacks drop 40% in 2024, CeFi breaches surge to $694M: Hacken
DeFi losses dropped 40% in 2024 as advanced security measures strengthened protocols, while CeFi breaches surged to $694M. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/defi-security-improvements-vs-cefi-losses-2024?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin bull market over? ‘Decembear’ has only sent BTC price 2% lower
Bitcoin needs to dip much harder to deliver even standard December downside, data shows, as BTC price targets continue to focus on the mid-$80,000 area. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bull-market-over-decembear-has-only-sent-btc-price-2-lower?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Strange, but true: 5 outlandish and weird crypto stories of 2024
From failed memecoin stunts and attempted teenage rug pulls on Pump.fun to fake FBI tokens, 2024 didn’t disappoint. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/strange-crazy-weird-crypto-stories-2024?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
37% of UAE retail investors plan to increase crypto in 2025: eToro survey
The survey reveals UAE retail investors prioritize crypto, stocks and personal growth among their 2025 goals. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/uae-retail-investors-crypto-investments-etoro-survey-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto hacks wipe out $2.3B in 2024, marking 40% YoY surge
According to Cyvers, the 40% yearly increase was mainly driven by growing access control vulnerabilities amid centralized exchanges and cryptocurrency custodians. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-hackers-2024-record-2-3-b-thefts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto, AI growth could strain North American energy grids: NERC
North America faces energy challenges as cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers push electricity demand to unprecedented levels. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-ai-energy-demand-north-america?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
How to set up a crypto wallet for your child: A beginner’s guide
Setting up a crypto wallet for your child can be a valuable learning experience, but it’s important to monitor their activity closely and inform them about the risks of digital assets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-to-set-up-a-crypto-wallet-for-your-child-a-beginners-guide?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Russia bans crypto mining for 6 years in 10 regions
Russia’s key crypto mining regions like Irkutsk will enforce seasonal mining restrictions instead of originally proposed complete bans. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/russia-crypto-mining-ban-2025-2031?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound