As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, investors are constantly on the lookout for the next breakout digital asset that could deliver exponential returns. While many established tokens have struggled to maintain momentum, a new contender is rapidly outperforming expectations and attracting major attention from the crypto community.

Stablecoins surpassed a market cap of $200 billion. USDT and USDC are dominating the stablecoins market.

Wall Street giants are betting on the projected $30 trillion RWA tokenization market as the industry sees explosive growth and widespread adoption across TradFi institutions.

The hype of meme-themed cryptocurrencies has grown significantly in the last few years, and so does the meme coin scams. 2024 witnessed a change in investors' mindset around these low-cap meme-themed cryptos due to their high profitability.

Indian FM Nirmala Sitharaman defines VDAs as undisclosed income in Union Budget 2025. Section 158B of the Income Tax Act will include Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) from today.

For the past few months, stablecoins have yielded the spotlight to their more speculative counterparts, including tokens inspired by politicians. However, recent on-chain data suggests that stablecoins are back and have surpassed the $200 billion market cap.

WeBank shared its plans to tap into the expanding Web3 market in Hong Kong. According to reports, the Tencent-backed lender wants to use its subsidiary to leverage the growing market in the city.

Based on data gathered from Jan. 1 through Jan. 31, 2025, non-fungible token sales (NFT) experienced a 38.97% decline compared with the final month of 2024. Ethereum led in sales by amassing $340.47 million, although transactions on that particular chain registered a 36.58% decrease from the previous month.

FTX and K5 Global settled a $700M lawsuit, ending asset clawback efforts. CEO John Ray calls K5 a “bright spot” in FTX's recovery strategy.

U.S. Dollar Tether (USDT) supply on major centralized exchanges is rocketing since the bull rally started in early November. Normally, this might be an indicator for the next phase of crypto prices upsurge approaching, CryptoQuant experts say.

After a market crash in January, altcoins are again experiencing turbulence. Although such turbulence is temporary, mixed investor sentiments significantly affect the performance of digital assets.

India Budget 2025 (February 1): The latest Union Budget revealed by India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked a buzz across the crypto market. Although there were no announcements on the ease of tax policies around cryptocurrencies, the FM suggested that the term “virtual digital asset” (VDA) be included under defining undisclosed income.

Small bitcoin investors are intensifying their sales on Binance at the beginning of 2025, with transfers reaching 6,000 BTC in January. This trend sharply contrasts with the behavior of large whales, who maintain a more conservative approach in their movements.

US crypto exchange Kraken reported a record $1.5 billion in revenue for 2024, marking a 128 percent increase from the previous year.

LATAM continues to expand in terms of the cryptocurrency scene. This week's highlights included Coinbae's approval from Argentina's regulators to expand its services in the country. Meanwhile, the Core Foundation aims to promote blockchain use in the region by supporting projects in areas such as remittances, finance, and agriculture through a $5 million fund.

Everyone seems to have their own digital asset these days — from Elon Musk's favorite meme token, Dogecoin, to the newly “minted” Trump Coin. If there's an inside joke or an influencer obsession in play, odds are someone's slapping a blockchain on it en route to an exchange near you.

The woes for Pump.fun, the platform that allows the launch of meme coins on Solana, keep piling. A second lawsuit has been filed against the platform, claiming it engages in fraudulent activities and violated US securities laws.

TL;DR The use of artificial intelligence in the crypto market is revolutionizing the way traders analyze data and make decisions. Despite its ability to process large volumes of data, AI cannot predict unforeseen events with certainty, which limits its effectiveness.

TL;DR Permissionless restaking is shaping up to be a key change in the crypto market, allowing investors to access new performance opportunities. Thanks to the flexibility of using multi-asset collateral, investors can optimize capital efficiency by diversifying their assets and improving their returns in the process.

Kraken crypto exchange reported $1.5 billion in revenue for 2024, a 128% increase from the previous year.

Say you own a rare digital collectible, like a one-of-a-kind basketball trading card or a unique piece of digital art. Now, what if I told you that instead of just holding onto it, you could make money from it? Sounds interesting, right? That's exactly what NFT staking allows you to do.

Have you ever heard of someone spending thousands of dollars on a digital picture of a cat or a pixelated punk? Sounds crazy, right? Welcome to the fascinating world of NFTs! If you've been curious but don't know where to start, this guide will walk you through everything you need to understand about NFT marketplaces.

The 2024 state of crypto report by Gemini examines the factors driving crypto adoption for the youngest generation of investors. Gen Z Are Driving Crypto Adoption A recent survey by Gemini reveals that Gen Z is leading global crypto adoption. Over 51% of respondents aged 18-29 report having owned or currently own cryptocurrency.

A Manchester Crown Court has sentenced seven gang members for orchestrating a series of kidnappings, violent assaults, and cryptocurrency extortion schemes. Over several months, the group repeatedly targeted one individual, forcing him to transfer substantial amounts of cryptocurrency to their control.

As FTX, the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange, reaches the final stage of its bankruptcy process, It has intensified its efforts to resolve legal disputes with former partners. The embattled exchange has reached a deal with K5 Global, a popular venture capital firm, to settle a lawsuit filed against the firm, demanding $700 million in disputed investments.

Kraken, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, had a record-breaking 2024, reporting $1.5 billion in revenue, a 128% increase compared to the previous year. The exchange also saw an adjusted EBITDA of $380 million, supporting its solid financial growth.

Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried are exploring options to secure their son's release but have not confirmed direct outreach to the White House.

The cryptocurrency industry is entering a new phase of development amid a series of contentious events – from high-profile political statements and promises to pardon certain ‘icons' of the darknet community to the new administration's discussed course on serious blockchain sector reforms.

A UK gang kidnapped and hurt a crypto investor many times, forcing him to send around £100,000 ($124,152) before police saved him. The gang used violence and threats before they were caught and sent to prison on January 30, 2024.

Binance's CEO cautions investors about increasingly sophisticated crypto scams and offers guidance on navigating the industry's future. Ponzi Schemes Are Getting Smarter—Binance CEO's Urgent Safety Playbook Binance CEO Richard Teng shared safety advice on social media platform X on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of vigilance against fraudulent investment schemes.

ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ZKIN) and its subsidiary, xSigma Corp., are set to launch xSigma Wallet, a next-generation crypto banking wallet that enables users to buy memecoins and major cryptocurrencies using Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Google Pay.

The total stablecoin market capitalization has surpassed $200 billion, setting a new record and signaling potential expansion in the cryptocurrency sector, according to a CryptoQuant report. Stablecoins, pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar, offer traders a reliable store of value while transitioning between cryptocurrencies.

As the crypto industry nears its 20-year milestone, discussions are intensifying about its future and global adoption. Ki Young Ju, founder of CryptoQuant, envisions a shift in how online content and labor are monetized.

Abstract Blockchain Just Launched For Consumers By The Pudgy Penguins Team. But it's more than a chain.

Pump.fun, a Solana-based token launch platform, is facing a federal class action lawsuit alleging it orchestrated an extensive scheme to issue and promote unregistered securities, violating US securities laws, according to a Jan. 30 court filing. Diego Aguilar, a Pump.fun user, filed the lawsuit in the U.S.

The second-largest US-based crypto exchange by trading volume is announcing huge upticks in revenue and trading volume last year. According to a new blog post, Kraken says that its revenue and trading volumes doubled in 2024 compared to what it did in 2023.

Kraken doubled its revenue in 2024 to $1.5 billion in earnings, a 128% increase from the previous year, according to its latest released financial data. The exchange also disclosed that it holds $42.8 billion in customer assets, with an average revenue of more than $2,000 per customer.

“I think the regulatory body of El Salvador and the regulatory body of the United States will talk a lot,” Michele Crivelli said.

Coinbase expands its portfolio by acquiring Spindl, a blockchain advertising platform, integrating it into Base network. This move follows several strategic acquisitions aimed at strengthening market position.

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Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, outlines principles to guide legislation and regulation on issues like self-custody, staking, voting, and peer-to-peer transactions on permissionless networks.

Defunct digital currency exchange under the FTX debtors identity has announced it has settled with K5 Global, a venture capital firm and incubation studio. This settlement aligns with a lawsuit it filed against the venture outfit in June 2024, seeking $700 million in disputed investments.

The parents of former crypto golden boy Sam Bankman-Fried are reportedly taking steps to obtain US President Donald Trump's pardon for their son.

Binance is caught in regulatory crosshairs in France, while KuCoin reaches a $300 million settlement with the US Department of Justice.

Also in 2024, Kraken's platform grew to hold $42.8 billion in assets, amassed 2.5 million funded accounts and hit $665 billion in total trade volume.

Apollo offers its first tokenized fund to widen its appeal to a broader range of investors.

Stablecoins' supply saw explosive growth, rising by over 59% throughout the year and peaking at $200 billion in September.