Singapore Gulf Bank, backed by Bahrain's Mumtalakat Sovereign Wealth Fund and Singapore's Whampoa Group, has set its sights on ambitious goals for 2025. The bank aims to raise at least $50 million in funding and acquire a stablecoin payment company as part of its strategy to solidify its position in the evolving financial landscape.

Pump.fun's livestream feature is spiraling into chaos. What was supposed to be a groundbreaking tool for crypto creators has become a stage for horrifying threats and unthinkable violence.

This week, three US economic events will be on crypto traders' and investors' watchlists. The interest comes amid the continued influence of US macroeconomic data on Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto prices in 2024, after drying up last year.

Binance is set to launch BNBUSDT and SOLUSDT monthly options on November 26, 2024, expanding its European-style options offerings.

Bitcoin's price movements have historically impacted the broader crypto market, sending waves of mixed signals around altcoins. This time, Bitcoin's (BTC) fall below the $98,000 mark brought a market-wide downturn, majorly impacting small-cap altcoins.

Hong Kong-based ZA Bank has become the first digital neobank in the region to give retail customers access to crypto.

The Philippines' central bank plans stricter VASP reporting rules via a new portal set to launch by Jan. 1, 2025. The post Philippines Readies Virtual Asset Reporting Portal for Jan. 1 Rollout appeared first on Cryptonews.

The past week features the first-ever AI poisoning attack, as well as phishing-related theft and a large-scale attack on a DeFi platform. They reveal new patterns of attacks and explain why it is important for the blockchain industry to step up security. 1.

A short but busy week lies ahead on the economic calendar in the United States with GDP and inflation reports and a Federal Reserve meeting.

Since its launch earlier this year, the meme coin platform Pump.fun has become a notable name in the crypto industry. This platform allows users, regardless of their technical know-how, to create and launch meme coins swiftly.

Story Highlights The Solana price hits a new high of $263.84 on 23rd November. The Stellar price soared over 453% this month alone. The Pepe memecoin records a 13x rally this year. As Bitcoin price hovers above the $98,000 mark, top cryptocurrencies maintain their bullish sentiment.

ZA Bank, the largest digital bank in Hong Kong, announced that it would be the first Asian bank to offer crypto buying and selling services to retail users. The bank's statement said that users would be able to trade BTC and ETH using U.S. dollars or Hong Kong dollars through its app.

Retail users in Hong Kong can now buy Ether and Bitcoin through Hong Kong's largest virtual bank, however, they need an account and to undergo a risk assessment first.

Kraken, the second largest U.S. exchange, announced that it was listing more than 19 tokens, including BNB, COW, FWOG, MOODENG, and PNUT. According to Fox Business, the news came as Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is currently in advanced talks to purchase crypto exchange Bakkt.

ZA Bank teamed up with Hong Kong-based crypto exchange HashKey to launch the retail crypto trading service.

PUCT Chairman Thomas Gleeson said the new rule was designed to help manage the power grid as more mining facilities come online.

PUCT Chairman Thomas Gleeson said the new rule was designed to help manage the power grid as more mining facilities come online.

The cryptocurrency market matures as we move into 2024, presenting countless opportunities for investors and enthusiasts. The most promising waves-making projects are Qubetics, Ripple, Binance, Tron, Toncoin, Chainlink, VeChain, and Hedera.

Truth Social has been TMTG's focal point, but the application for the TruthFi trademark signals a diversification of its business operations.

ZA Bank crypto service has been launched for retail users to help them trade Bitcoin and Ethereum right on the bank's mobile app.

The Russian power provider Rosseti is stepping up its crackdown on illegal crypto mining, and has seized 110 rigs in a major raid. The post Russian Power Provider Busts ‘Illegal 110-Rig Crypto Mining Farm' appeared first on Cryptonews.

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with speculation that an altcoin season may be just around the corner. Seasoned crypto trader Crypto Banter has pointed to several indicators that suggest funds are moving away from Bitcoin and into altcoins, setting the stage for what could be a significant market shift.

Project Symbol Current Price Price Change 30D Event Date Story Protocol - - - The end of Illiad testnet 24-Nov Kelp DAO KEP - - Kelp DAO launches High Gain, an automated tokenized vault for generating the highest rewards 25-Nov RWA Inc.

Mechanism Capital's Andrew Kang said DeSci protocols will likely change their existing models before evolving into more market-ready products.

If you are unfamiliar with the launch of Soneium, you need to read this article because Sony is positioning itself as a bridge for mainstream audiences into Web3. This piece is a guest post by Blocmates.

Australia, with the world's most significant number of crypto ATMs, seeks advice from an international organization on implementing crypto taxation.

The company admitted to conspiring with CEO Zhengming Pan in paying $1.9 million in bribes to secure a resort license.

The integration of blockchain technology and sports gaming continues as an international football federation partnered with a well-known crypto-based gaming studio to create a new football game for mobile users. Related Reading: $100K Bitcoin Is Only The Beginning, VanEck Targets $180K Football enthusiasts eagerly await the blockchain-powered free soccer game set to release next year.

Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss has asked for a new investigation into the dismissed campaign finance charges against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

The suspects, aged 20 to 25, face up to 20 years in prison for crypto theft and identity fraud following a two-year phishing spree.

The recent U.S. elections could significantly shape the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies, according to Coin Center, a nonprofit focused on policy issues in the sector.

Financial services firm Charles Schwab is reportedly waiting for favorable conditions to offer cryptocurrency trading to its clients. Charles Schwab's incoming chief executive Rick Wurster says the Texas-based firm is eyeing to provide spot cryptocurrency trading services once regulations in the US become supportive of digital assets, reports Bloomberg.

With the SEC poised for an overhaul, and Trump's embracing a coterie of crypto bros, a new era of cronyism within the U.S. executive branch is upon us.

The year 2024 has been exceptional for Stellar (XLM), with a spectacular increase of 485% in one month. Over the last week, the token surged by 190%, bringing its market capitalization to $17.3 billion, placing it on the doorstep of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

DOGE thrives in 2024, XLM gains momentum as Lunex Network emerges with promises of scalability and innovation.#partnercontent

President-elect Donald Trump's possible pick for Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly planning to make the nation a global leader in crypto.

Shaq promoted Astrals NFTs as “DJ Diesel” and shared viral memes to attract investors, court documents reveal.

The broader crypto appears to have slowed in the last day after a busy week with significant news announcements that saw many coins set new all-time highs. Bitcoin (BTC) came within reach of $100,000, and many large-cap altcoins broke their previous record.

Tether made moves this week, investing in Quantoz alongside Kraken and Fabric Ventures. The team did not disclose the amount invested.

Kraken, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., has unveiled a major update to its listing plans, adding 19 new tokens to its platform.

A cryptocurrency investor has recorded over $2 million in returns by investing in the Solana (SOL)-based meme coin Slopfather (FATHA), which is witnessing an increasing capital inflow.

The SEC has collected a record $8.2 billion from enforcement actions in 2024, signaling an unprecedented crackdown on misconduct.

Learn how cryptocurrency taxes work, from taxable events to rates for short and long-term gains. Stay on top of your taxes with our guide on crypto taxes, rates, and software.

The native cryptocurrencies of Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and The Open Network rallied by double digits as expectations of a favorable crypto environment rose.

Phantom Wallet has established itself as one of the most popular options for handling cryptocurrencies, particularly within the Solana ecosystem. In this review, we'll cover its main features, tools, and functionalities, as well as its security measures and how it protects user funds.

Though not the type of crypto hire we typically cover in these roundups, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to lead the Department of Commerce this week.

Explore the recent regulatory updates impacting the crypto world, including SEC challenges, global developments, and significant legal actions in November 2024.