BNB Chain announces a 2025 upgrade with sub-second block times, gasless transactions, and AI-powered tools. …

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CME Group reported record-breaking crypto trading volumes in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting a surge in institutional and retail interest in regulated digital asset derivatives. The derivatives exchange saw an average daily trading volume of approximately $10 billion in crypto futures and options during the final quarter of the year, more than 300% higher […]

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USDC and USDT minting accelerated in the past weeks, providing a bullish signal for crypto markets despite declining token prices. …

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Artificial general intelligence firm Sentient held an NFT mint with over 650,000 participants.

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Despite the optimistic factors, SHIB continues to underperform. …

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SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated announced plans to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) worth 1 billion yen ($6.7 million) as part of a long-term strategy aimed at asset diversification and inflation hedging. The Japan-based medical services provider said investing in Bitcoin aligns with its goal of establishing a robust financial foundation while adapting to evolving macroeconomic conditions. […]

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Peirce is spearheading the SEC’s newly-created Crypto Task Force. …

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Hedera (HBAR) was also among the underperformers, dipping 3.9%. …

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ADA remains in the green on a weekly scale, solidifying its presence in crypto’s top 10 club. …

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Behind the scenes, Bitcoin legislation is advancing at the state level in the United States, with almost 30 proposals directing funds into reserves. As Matthew Sigel, Head of digital assets research at VanEck, reported, 20 of the bills under review could alone drive up to $23 billion in buying, or approximately 247,000 BTC, if enacted. […]

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