Month in Money

FalconX nears deal to acquire Arbelos Markets after Trump’s victory.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino announces 'X Money' payment system launching in 2025.

Montenegro extradites Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the US with Interpol's help.

Syria proposes legalizing Bitcoin under transitional government.

Switzerland explores Bitcoin reserve, petition seeks to add BTC to constitution.

Binance Labs to rebrand in 2025.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong urges X to adopt USDC payments.

Tangem fixes bug exposing seed phrases but faces backlash over poor communication.

BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF becomes the fastest-growing ETF in history.

Elon Musk changes profile picture to PEPE and name to Kekius Maximus.

BlackRock and MicroStrategy hold nearly 1M Bitcoin combined.

Ton Foundation partners with Jupiter for TON liquidity aggregator.

ai16z considers launching its own L1 blockchain for AI platforms.

Tether moves $780 million in Bitcoin to its reserves.

Near Protocol plans Chain Abstraction and Decentralized AI for 2025.

BTC FUN launches platform for minting and trading BTC-native memes.

MoonPay gains MiCA approval, enabling compliant crypto services across Europe.

Lawmaker Wu Jie proposes adding Bitcoin to Hong Kong’s fiscal reserves.

Japan’s FSA plans to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial assets.

Malaysia orders Bybit to cease operations over registration issues.

Hackers target crypto pros on LinkedIn with wallet-draining malware.

Binance blocked $129M in scams using AI in 2024.

Charles Hoskinson urges Cardano Foundation to adopt community-driven governance.

Robert Kiyosaki accuses BlackRock of manipulating Bitcoin prices to favor institutions.

Blockchain Association sues IRS over crypto broker rules.

Terra Luna founder Do Kwon to be extradited to the US after legal dispute.

South Korean court jails ex-Bithumb CEO for bribery and altcoin manipulation.

Solana co-founder sued by ex-spouse over staking profits.

IRS finalizes rules requiring brokers to report digital asset transactions.

Over 60 public companies hold a total of 591k BTC.

VolatilityShares files for futures-based Solana ETF.

Bitwise files for Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF.

Ethiopian Electric Power earns 18% of revenue from Bitcoin mining.

MetaMask launches Gas Station, letting users pay gas fees with USDT, USDC, and DAI.

EU to mandate extra ID verification for crypto transactions over €1k starting Dec 30.

Cambodia approves banks to offer crypto services.

Russia claims to use bitcoin to evade sanctions.

Brazil’s central bank proposes banning stablecoin transfers to self-custodial wallets.

US Congress to prioritize crypto legislation in 2025.

Ryan Salame's prison sentence reduced with release set for March 1, 2031.

Japan’s PM rules out Bitcoin reserve, citing lack of info.

KULR starts its Bitcoin reserve with a $21M purchase of 217 BTC.

Bitget to merge BWB and BGB, making BGB its unified token.

MEXC launches Meme+ Zone for memecoin trading without a Web3 wallet.

Justin Sun denies Ethereum selloff rumors, citing long-term holding.

Ripple to unlock 1B XRP on Jan 1, 2025, adding 1,7% to supply.

Agridex finalizes its first Solana-based coffee trade with payments in multiple currencies.

Scammer steals approximately $500k by hacking over 15 accounts on 𝕏 and promoting memecoins.

Turkey enacts a law mandating ID verification for crypto transactions over $425.

Israel approves six Bitcoin mutual funds, set to launch December 31.

Floki launches University of Floki to educate users on cryptocurrency.

Crypto com launches trading for US users to predict sports outcomes.

Bitget teams up with Tron and SunPump to boost the Tron ecosystem.

Russia bans crypto mining for six years in 10 regions, citing high power consumption.

37% of UAE retail investors plan to increase crypto investments in 2025.

MoonPay to acquire Helio Pay for $150M.

Matador Technologies approves $4,5M Bitcoin purchase as a reserve asset.

IRS declares crypto staking rewards as taxable income.

Rumble's CEO hints at upcoming Bitcoin tipping feature for creators.

Binance and Kraken invest $10M in stablecoin issuer Usual.

North Korean hackers stole $1,3 billion this year.

Nokia files patent for digital asset encryption, marking its move into blockchain tech.

Telegram achieves profitability for the first time, surpassing $1B revenue.

Phoenix Group plans 2025 dual listing on Abu Dhabi and Nasdaq.

Metaplanet buys the dip with 620 BTC.

Saylor presents crypto framework to guide the Trump administration.

Trump appoints Bo Hines to lead the Presidential Council on Digital Assets.

GraniteShares files for a 2x leveraged ETF for US crypto companies.

Germany's DekaBank receives cryptocurrency custody license.

Nigerian SEC requires crypto influencers to disclose earnings and get licenses.

Nexo and 7RCC file for Bitcoin & Carbon Credit Futures ETF.

Founder of HEX placed on Interpol's Most Wanted List.

Former Binance US CEO Brian Brooks joins MicroStrategy's board.

Kraken and Ondo donate $1M each to Trump’s inauguration.

Jump Trading crypto subsidiary fined $123M over TerraUSD scandal.

Hailey Welch pledges to cooperate with legal reps after HAWK token rug-pull.

Metallicus acquires Bonifii to boost blockchain solutions for 80+ credit unions.

Google to permit crypto exchange ads in the UK with certain requirements.

EU exchanges must delist USDT by Dec 30 under MiCA rules.

Tether CEO announces plans to launch Tether AI by Q1 2025.

Senator Lummis says aim of Bitcoin Reserve is to help reduce US debt.

Cryptopia distributes $225M to 2019 hack victims.

France's BPCE Group plans to enable Bitcoin and crypto purchases in 2025.

German regulators order Worldcoin to delete non-compliant data over GDPR violations.

Craig Wright sentenced to one year for falsely claiming to be Bitcoin's creator.

Mo Shaikh resigns as CEO of Aptos.

SEC approves Hashdex Nasdaq BTC, ETH ETF and Franklin Cboe Crypto Index ETF.

Metaplanet to issue ¥5B bonds to buy Bitcoin.

El Salvador reaffirms plans to continue Bitcoin purchases potentially increasing acquisition pace.

Binance US plans to resume USD services in early 2025.

Kraken's Ink blockchain launches early on mainnet due to community demand.

MetaMask pilots a US crypto card for in-store and online use.

Fed Chair Powell states that Federal Reserve cannot own Bitcoin.

El Salvador limits Bitcoin activities for $1,4B IMF deal.

Exodus becomes the first crypto wallet listed on the NYSE.

Fed cuts interest rates by 25bps.

Crypto Com partners with Accor to convert crypto into hotel rewards.

Binance Australia faces lawsuit over alleged consumer protection breaches.

Deutsche Bank launches its own L2 network using ZKsync.

Bitwise launches Solana staking ETP - BSOL in Europe.

EU MP proposes creating a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" in Parliament speech.

Tether to launch full API access for Hadron's RWA platform by February.

Ripple's RLUSD goes live.

Ohio Representative proposes a bill to create a state Bitcoin reserve.

Metaplanet establishes Bitcoin Treasury Operations as an official new business line.

Grayscale launches Horizen Trust, offering ZEN exposure without direct purchase.

Binance launches Binance Alpha, a token pre-listing pool for improved transparency.

Bybit to end withdrawal and custody services for French users by Jan 8.

Hackers stole $5M from LastPass users.

Lido Finance to end operations on Polygon, focusing solely on Ethereum.

El Salvador grants Bitget a license to provide Bitcoin services.

Exodus Bitcoin wallet to debut on the NYSE.

FASB issues new crypto accounting rules.

Ethena launches USDtb, a stablecoin backed by Blackrock.

Ripple CTO warns RLUSD investors of possible volatility and supply shortages.

Justin Sun’s team appies to withdraw 53k ETH from Lido Finance.

Societe Generale and Banque de France complete first blockchain-based tokenized bond transaction.

Korea’s stock exchange chief urges swift crypto regulation for global competitiveness.

Drake’s X account hacked, used to promote Solana memecoin.

John E Deaton calls for merging SEC and CFTC to streamline crypto regulation.

A Spanish bank allocates 2% of its holdings to the Bitwise Aptos staking ETP.

Bybit advances regulatory compliance, temporarily adjusts EEA operations.

Thailand explores Bitcoin payment sandboxes in key tourist destinations.

UAE’s National Bank invests in crypto custody firm Zodia Custody.

Ubisoft integrates ENS for blockchain-linked in-game identities in Captain Laserhawk.

Senator Lummis and Treasury nominee Bessent discuss a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Bit Global sues Coinbase over the delisting of WBTC.

Nasdaq adds Microstrategy to Index.

Jetking price surges 60% in 3 days after announcing its Bitcoin strategy.

Crypto DAU hit record 18,7M in December, doubling from 7,7M in January.

Japanese lawmaker proposes creating a national Bitcoin reserve.

Ripple mints 13M+ RLUSD after NYDFS approval.

US House Committee to focus on easing IPO and crypto regulations.

Michael Sonnenshein, ex-Grayscale CEO, joins Securitize as an executive leader.

Hacker exploits DOGE flaw, crashing 69% of nodes.

Ukraine to legalize crypto in Q1 2025.

Byte Federal Bitcoin ATM operator reports breach affecting 58k users.

Avalanche Foundation raises $250M, making it one of the largest crypto fundraises since 2022.

AMP becomes first major Australian super fund to invest in Bitcoin.

Australia's Federal Court fines Kraken's operator, Bit Trade for regulatory breaches.

US Supreme Court denies Nvidia's appeal to dismiss lawsuit over GPU sales to crypto miners.

Bitcoin ETF ads appear on China's Alipay app.

Sonic Labs and RedotPay launch crypto card for global payments.

Brian Quintenz, a16z's Crypto Policy Head leads for CFTC Chair under Trump.

Vancouver passes motion to become a Bitcoin-friendly city.

Santa Monica elects first pro-Bitcoin mayor Lana Negrete.

MicroStrategy may join the Nasdaq 100 index.

World Liberty DeFi buys $10M ETH, $1M LINK, and $1M AAVE.

Phantom adds support for discovering Pump Fun and Moonshot tokens.

Tether mints 1 billion USDT on Ethereum.

Indian government bans Gate io exchange.

Clober DEX liquidity vault hacked, losing 133 ETH.

Goldman Sachs may explore Bitcoin and Ethereum if regulators permit.

Coincheck, Japan's second-largest crypto exchange to debut on NASDAQ.

Ripple CEO confirms NYDFS approval for RLUSD.

Circle and Binance partner to expand USDC adoption globally.

Microsoft shareholders reject Bitcoin investment proposal.

Lava raises $10M in Series A to expand Bitcoin-backed lending.

USDT becomes a recognized virtual asset in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

BitOasis secures VASP license from Dubai’s VARA.

Russian lawmaker proposes creating a Bitcoin reserve.

WallStreetBets X account hacked, phishing link leads to $2,2M theft.

Microsoft shareholders to vote on Bitcoin investment proposal.

Floki launches a debit card available in 31 European countries.

Bitmain expands its ASIC production line in US.

Google reveals a new quantum computing chip Willow.

Tap-to-earn games on Telegram see 80% drop in user interest on Google Trends.

Pudgy Penguins surpasses Bored Ape Yacht Club as the second-largest NFT collection.

Indian public company Jetking Infotrain adopts a Bitcoin treasury strategy.

Iran's Economic Affairs Minister backs crypto-friendly regulations.

Radiant Capital confirms a $50M DeFi hack tied to North Korean hackers using Telegram malware.

The bitcoinmena conference kicks off in Abu Dhabi.

National Center for Public Policy suggests Amazon to adopt Bitcoin treasury.

Senate Banking Committee to vote on Caroline Crenshaw's SEC renomination amid crypto criticism.

Cardano approves a new Constitution to guide governance.

Iran’s Central Bank approves a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.

Coinbase to sever ties with law firms linked to past SEC crypto actions.

President Nayib Bukele states that El Salvador's Bitcoin strategy yielded a 124% profit.

The US Treasury describes Bitcoin as a "store of value" akin to digital gold in DeFi.

Brooklyn prosecutors crack down on 40 fake NFT sites.

Pavel Durov faces Paris court questioning over criminal activity allegations tied to the app.

UK FCA blocks access to Pump Fun.

Michael Saylor eyes $3T in Bitcoin for MicroStrategy.

Vancouver to review Bitcoin for municipal services and reserves on December 11.

Chile's central bank rejects Bitcoin as a reserve asset, citing IMF standards.

Czech Republic drops capital gains tax on Bitcoin held 3+ years.

David Sacks appointed as White House Crypto Czar.

Australia forms task force to strengthen crypto ATM regulations.

Based on Kraken research, 80% of crypto holders invest due to FOMO and FUD.

Chainalysis appoints Jonathan Levin as CEO.

Trump congratulates Bitcoiners on $100K milestone on Truth Social.

Bitcoin becomes the world’s 10th largest currency.

Solana partners with Crypto Life for payments via CL debit card.

FED Chair Powell says Bitcoin competes with gold, not the US dollar.

Bitcoin hits new all-time high of $100k.

Indian government accuses Binance and WazirX of GST defaults.

World's largest BTC mining pool Foundry lays off a third of staff.

PancakeSwap launches SpringBoard, a no-code token creation platform on BNB.

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.