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Virgin Voyages embraces Bitcoin payments, becoming the first cruise line to accept cryptocurrency, signaling a shift toward mainstream crypto adoption.

The chief executive of blockchain intelligence platform CryptoQuant believes a potential incoming altseason will not be like prior ones for one key reason.

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Metaplanet, a company listed in Tokyo and active in the technology and financial sectors, has recently announced a revolutionary initiative to reward its shareholders with Bitcoin.

The reason memecoins are so popular right now is the huge eye-popping returns. And if you are new to crypto, you might think that's the only way to make big money.

Camino Network is joining forces with e-money provider Monerium to advance on-chain payments in the travel industry.

Volatility has continued to rock XRP following its fall from a 24-hour high of $2.72 to a low of $2.361. With the price dropping this low, XRP Futures Open Interest (OI) also nosedived by over 12% within the same period, per data from CoinGlass.

Tron (TRX) has made headlines once again as it reached a new all-time high (ATH) of $0.2349. This milestone comes as a result of heightened trading activity and an optimistic outlook in the cryptocurrency community.

The company announced its plans to cease operations by January 2025. In December, RTFKT will issue its last collection, the MNLTH X.

Explore key crypto trends for 2025, including AI's role in blockchain, stablecoin adoption by enterprises, and onchain government bonds, according to a16z crypto.

Not all celebrations come without shadows, even in the world of cryptocurrency. While XRP's price has surged nearly 400% since early November - climbing to a remarkable seven-year high of $2.9 - criticism has surfaced alongside the gains.

Coinbase has announced the addition of Gigachad and Turbo to its asset roadmap, signaling potential future listings on the exchange. This move reflects Coinbase's ongoing strategy of embracing various cryptocurrencies, including niche and meme-based tokens.

The firm filed a shelf registration statement with SEC for US and Canadian compliance.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to its crypto regulation framework, as outlined in a Dec. 4 announcement. According to the statement: “ASIC's position continues to be that many digital assets are financial products under the current law.

Binance's native coin, Binance Coin (BNB), has been on quite a roll lately. In 2023, the coin experienced significant losses, primarily on account of Binance's legal and regulatory troubles.

The bearish trend has not arrived on the market yet, according to CoinStats.

Despite the recent Bitcoin crash, Ethereum (ETH) price today trades at as of , which is a show of strength. Surprisingly, ETH performance during the recent crash is much better than most altcoins.

TL;DR Magic Eden expands by integrating Sei Network, offering faster, more cost-effective transactions and advanced tools for NFT creators and traders. The integration includes Launchpad, Mint Terminal, and Marketplace, simplifying the creation, launch, and trading of NFTs.

Shytoshi Kusama teases SHIFU, a new Shiba Inu meme coin, promising airdrops, sparking excitement, skepticism, and ecosystem growth.

Russian President Vladimir Putin firmly asserted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and digital assets are unstoppable, describing them as essential tools for reducing costs and enhancing financial reliability. What Happened: Speaking at the Investment Forum in Moscow on Dec. 4, Putin stated, “Who can ban Bitcoin?

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Altcoins recorded notable upswings this week as Bitcoin's neutral trend –range-bound around $96K – cemented bets of an altcoin season. SEI joined the uptrend wave, gaining nearly 10% on its seven-day chart. Sei trades at $0.7075, with a daily low and high of $0.6347 and $0.7153.

The exchange-traded fund is designed to earn income from writing options against cryptocurrency stocks.

Botanix Lab's bespoke EVM-equivalent, Bitcoin scaling solution is attempting to bring “bitcoin back onchain."