Thailand eyes spot Bitcoin ETF approval, crackdown on Polymarket
Thailand’s SEC is reviewing spot Bitcoin ETF listings and stablecoin proposals while cracking down on Polymarket for alleged illegal gambling activities.
XRP spikes 12% as whales continue ‘enormous accumulation’ — Santiment
XRP’s price surged amid broader uncertainty in the crypto market, driven by aggressive whale accumulation and speculation about a possible ETF listing in the US, according to crypto analysts.
Largest ‘illicit online marketplace’ has grown 51% in 6 months: Elliptic
The world’s largest illicit online marketplace keeps growing following the launch of its own crypto products, according to Elliptic.
UK proposes ban on ransomware payments in critical sectors
The United Kingdom has launched a consultation to explore a ban that would prevent operators of critical national infrastructure from paying ransomware cybercriminals.
NFTs just had their worst performing year since 2020: DappRadar
DappRadar found the NFT market last year was the worst since 2020 for trading and sales volumes, with both falling nearly 20% over 2024.
Bitcoin breakout ‘likely no later’ than Jan FOMC meeting: 10x Research
Bitcoin’s price is primed for a breakout before the end-of-month FOMC meeting, but it could go either way, says a crypto analyst.
AI tokens pump as Franklin Templeton says agents will ‘revolutionize’ social media
AI agents could launch their own brands, products, music and movies, driving value to social media platforms, the researchers wrote.
Meta says it isn’t ending fact-checks outside the US yet
Brazil wasn’t pleased with Meta’s decision to rely on community notes, stating it would not subject its population to social media platforms that lead to “digital carnage or barbarity.”
Indonesia could be charting new frontiers as a global adoption leader
Indonesia emerges as a global Web3 leader with high crypto adoption, a young tech-savvy population and supportive regulations.
Impeached South Korean president Yoon arrested weeks after martial law attempt
The impeached South Korean president was taken into custody for questioning by South Korea’s Corruption Investigation Office on Jan. 15.