Crypto Scam Revenue From ‘Pig Butchering,’ AI Schemes Likely Grew in 2024, Chainalysis Reports
Fraudsters raked in at least $9.9 billion and possibly as much as $12.4 billion with their methods becoming more “professionalized.”

Bitcoin Market Prepares For CPI Data Release Shockwave, But Rebound Hopes Grows
Bitcoin’s market dynamics may witness a notable shift following the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. While the US CPI data release is likely to trigger volatility in the general crypto market, Bitcoin could still see its price move upward once again. A Transition For Bitcoin To An Uptrend Coming Soon? […]
How Hong Kong Can Seize the Mantle as Asia’s Crypto Hub
Establishing the proper regulatory environment is essential; here’s what the territory needs to do.
Crypto for Advisors: It’s Tax Time
The 2024 tax year has come to a close, and tax filing season is now upon us. If you’ve been trading crypto, here are some key things you need to consider.
Peter Thiel-Backed Plasma Raises $20M to Develop Bitcoin-Based Network for Stablecoins
The project, which also claims Tether's Paolo Ardoino as an investor, aims to enhance stablecoin adoption through a Bitcoin sidechain that allows zero-fee USDT transactions.
South Korea to Start Lifting Ban on Corporations Trading Crypto
The country restricted institutions from trading crypto in 2017.
Tether May Have to Sell Some Reserves to Comply With U.S. Stablecoin Rules: JPMorgan
Company data suggests that Tether's reserves are 66% compliant under the STABLE Act and 83% under the GENIUS Act, the report said.

El Salvador Dispatch: Searching for Bitcoin City, the Modern El Dorado
President Nayib Bukele vowed to build Bitcoin City on the Conchagua volcano. CoinDesk went looking for signs of construction.

Rumor: Will Musk’s DOGE Pick Cardano? What We Know
Cardano is at the center of fresh speculation after reports emerged that Elon Musk—now heading the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—is exploring blockchain technology to streamline federal operations. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, Musk has suggested that a digital ledger could offer a cost-efficient mechanism for tracking federal spending, securing sensitive data, […]
OpenSea Confirms Upcoming Token Airdrop, Expands to Crypto Trading
The new platform OS2 will combine NFT and token trading and support multiple blockchains.