Category: crypto

X, formerly known as Twitter, is planning to blend finance, artificial intelligence, and social media in its ecosystem in 2025. CEO Linda Yaccarino teased upcoming features like X Money, X TV, and the integration of the Grok AI chatbot. The company’s evolution under Elon Musk’s ownership includes plans for a peer-to-peer payment system and potential…

Mark Moss, an entrepreneur and Bitcoin advocate, explains his views on Bitcoin and the future of the cryptocurrency market. He believes that Bitcoin will disrupt traditional store-of-value assets like gold, equities, bonds, and real estate, and predicts that by 2050, all store-of-value assets will be priced in Bitcoin instead of U.S. dollars. Eric Trump expressed…

South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, was extradited from Montenegro to the US after months of legal proceedings. He is set to face charges related to the collapse of the TerraLUNA ecosystem, which wiped out $40 billion from the market. The collapse prompted calls for tighter oversight of digital assets.

Franklin Templeton predicts that Bitcoin will establish itself as a global financial asset by 2025, with increased adoption by sovereign nations and institutional investors. They also anticipate clearer regulations, the growth of institutional adoption, and the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology leading to practical utility for crypto assets in the future.

Switzerland’s Federal Chancellery has approved the “Bitcoin Initiative,” which proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Swiss National Bank to hold part of its reserves in Bitcoin. The initiative, filed in December 2024, aims to enhance financial resilience and sovereignty. The proposal now moves towards a nationwide referendum, sparking debate in Switzerland.

Polkadot’s Treasury holds $210 million worth of assets, mainly in DOT, stablecoins, and MYTH tokens. Despite a decrease in holdings, the Treasury remains sustainable due to the network’s inflationary mechanism. Polkadot achieved milestones in 2024, including increased transaction volumes and the introduction of trustless bridges for enhanced interoperability. DOT’s price faced challenges amid market volatility.

Binance Labs has rebranded and expanded its investment strategy for the coming year, focusing on infrastructure and application-focused initiatives in sectors like DeFi, AI, and gaming. The company aims to capitalize on the growth of the crypto sector under a more favorable regulatory landscape in the US, potentially involving founder Changpeng Zhao.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is interested in incorporating Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) for payments on X, formerly known as Twitter. This move aligns with X’s ambitions to introduce a payment system and transform the platform into an “everything app.” USDC’s total supply has grown significantly, making it a strategic move for X and the stablecoin.

Polymarket prediction markets for 2025 are open for traders to bet on events, with a focus on sports betting. Traders are most interested in the 2025 NFL Draft and Bitcoin’s price outlook. Geopolitical contracts also show interest in events such as Vladimir Putin exiting the presidency and potential nuclear weapon detonations.

The notorious hacker known as the Blockchain Bandit has resurfaced after years of inactivity, moving 51,000 ETH worth $172 million into a single wallet. The hacker gained notoriety by exploiting weak private keys on Ethereum wallets, siphoning crypto from unsuspecting users. This highlights ongoing security challenges in the crypto ecosystem.