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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XYZVerse (XYZ) poised to rival XRP and Cardano (ADA) at its targeted $0.1 price. As the crypto market surges to unprecedented levels, XYZVerse (XYZ) is set to disrupt the landscape. This new contender has the potential to outpace established giants, capturing the attention of investors looking for significant returns.  XYZVerse is a meme coin seeking to unite fans of football, basketball, MMA, and more. Combining meme culture with sports enthusiasm, it aims for remarkable growth by fostering community engagement,…

Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have predicted a surge in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds in 2025. Following the approval of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs this year, speculation has increased regarding which crypto ETFs might be launched next. With upcoming leadership changes at the SEC, Balchunas and Seyffart shared their insights on X and discussed their outlook for the cryptocurrency market. “We expect a wave of cryptocurrency ETFs next year, albeit not all at once,” Balchunas shared on X. His optimism aligns with SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s impending departure, anticipated in January, following Donald Trump’s election victory.  Gensler,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. This holiday season, explore 5 altcoins poised for explosive growth, offering opportunities for remarkable returns in crypto. As the holiday season approaches, the cryptocurrency market is brimming with excitement and opportunity. Amid the festive buzz, certain altcoins are positioning themselves as potential game-changers, offering investors the chance to capitalize on significant market movements. This article explores five standout digital assets, each with the potential to deliver explosive growth. Whether someone is a seasoned trader or a curious newcomer, these…

Solana and Ethereum have competed for dominance throughout Q4 2024. Ethereum secured over $850 million in institutional capital inflow to ETFs, while Solana attracted over $300 million in cross-chain inflows within the past week.  Market experts and reports suggest Solana is poised to beat Ethereum and replace ETH as the largest altcoin in crypto. 2025 is therefore a pivotal year for Ether and Solana, the latter’s competitive edge lies in DEX metrics and its growth potential alongside rising capital inflows.  Solana’s win could bring changes to portfolios and Ethereum beta plays could suffer a correction in the event SOL dethrones…

The U.S. Senate has abandoned the renomination hearing for anti-crypto Democratic SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw. Outgoing Securities and Exchange Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw will not be renominated to her position following a decision by the Senate Banking Committee. The hearing to nominate Crenshaw and Gordon Ito to the Financial Stability Oversight Council, previously scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, was canceled, according to multiple reports. The FSOC is a financial system monitoring agency established in 2010 under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Anti-Bitcoin SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw “will not be renominated to her position” after…

Oasys, a game-optimized blockchain platform with key partnerships including Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games, has secured another major collaboration through a deal with Animoca Brands Japan. The gaming-focused blockchain announced on Dec. 17 that Animoca Brands’ Japan subsidiary had made a direct investment in Oasys and will also join as a new validator. As part of the partnership, Oasys will leverage Animoca Brands’ traction to expand its presence in the Greater China region. “Through this partnership, we aim to bring game developers and users around the world more innovative experiences advancing the blockchain gaming market,” Ryo Matsubara, Oasys representative director,…

Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD is live on major crypto exchanges, the U.S.-based crypto company has announced. The launch of the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin follows the official announcement of its highly anticipated unveiling on December 16. In that communication, Ripple stated that RLUSD would go live on December 17 with key launch partners, including some of the world’s leading crypto exchanges and platforms. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed the stablecoin’s launch on several exchanges in a post on X. These include Uphold, MoonPay, CoinMENA, ArchaxEx, and Bitso. Garlinghouse also noted that Bullish, Mercado Bitcoin, Bitstamp, Zero Hash, and Independent Reserve are…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Nigeria arrested 792 individuals allegedly involved in crypto investment and romance scams.  The suspects, including 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, and others from various countries, were apprehended on December 10, 2024, during a raid on the Big Leaf Building in Victoria Island, Lagos. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, speaking through the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, revealed that the suspects used the seven-story facility to train Nigerian accomplices in fraudulent activities. Investigators recovered over 500 SIM cards and high-end computer equipment used to target victims across North America, Europe, and other regions.…

Bitcoin price rallied to a record high of $108,000 on Dec. 17, continuing a bull run that began in 2023. Bitcoin (BTC) has surged by nearly 150% this year, driven by rising demand and decreasing supply growth. The unwinding of high interest rates by the Federal Reserve and other central banks has also contributed to this upward momentum. Data from SoSoValue shows that spot Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated over $36 billion in assets, bringing their combined total to more than $120 billion. This growth indicates that Bitcoin is increasingly competing with gold for investor attention. People asking me about this.…

The 2022 LastPass data breach has allowed threat actors to steal 12.38 million from users in a new attack. According to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT, the LastPass hackers stole millions in Ethereum (ETH) from over 100 wallet addresses between Dec. 16 and Dec. 17. The criminals quickly swapped the ill-gotten wealth from ETH to Bitcoin (BTC), using multiple instant exchanges. A list of affected addresses may be found here. LastPass is a password management service for securing cryptocurrency wallets. The startup suffered two hacks in 2022 – once in August and again in October – resulting in unauthorized access to customer keys,…