Month in Money 12/2024

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky to plead guilty in fraud case.

Donald Trump selects Paul Atkins as SEC Chair.

Safe’s Safenet plans Visa-like payment network for crypto.

Nike's RTFKT to shut down in 2025, launching "BLADE DROP" in December.

France to tax unrealized capital gains on Bitcoin investments.

German fintech 21X secures EU license for tokenization platform.

Coinbase enables cryptocurrency purchases with Apple Pay.

Cambodia blocks Binance, Coinbase and 14 other exchange websites.

Sonic Labs to launch L1 blockchain, allowing FTM-to-S token swaps.

Bhutan’s Bitcoin mining with renewable energy equals one-third of its GDP.

Sora Ventures launches fund to help Asian firms adopt Bitcoin.

WisdomTree files for spot XRP ETF.

MicroStrategy buys another 15400 Bitcoin for $1,5 billion.

Coinbase withdraws pre-application for Turkey's crypto market.

Hyperliquid sets record with $1,75B airdrop.

XRP overtakes USDT as 3rd largest crypto.

Central banks shift focus from CBDCs to instant payment systems.

Trump warns BRICS of 100% tariffs for replacing the US dollar.

South Korea delays crypto gains tax implementation to 2027.

Japan considers new legislation for cryptocurrency intermediaries.