Author: John Smith

Virtuals Protocol, a decentralized platform for autonomous agents, is teaming up with blockchain and metaverse game giant Animoca Brands to advance the AI agents and gaming space. The Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) team and Animoca Brands will also work with Agentstarter, an on-chain AI agent accelerator on Base, according to an announcement.  The partnership aims to fund the next wave of agent-driven games as the two ecosystems of AI agents and gaming continue to converge. Regarding the collaboration and its mission, the partners stated: “We are here to fund new experiences, not just tech. Our focus is on empowering dynamic gaming…

2025 looks promising for the cryptocurrency industry after sectors like OTC and stablecoin transactions experienced significant growth in 2024, according to Finery Markets experts. Over-the-counter trading volume grew a staggering 106% year-on-year in 2024 as the digital asset market recorded new highs and euphoric sentiment, Finery Markets told crypto.news via email on Jan. 10. The multinational, non-custodial crypto infrastructure firm attributed the OTC rally to rising stablecoin demand and increased crypto-to-crypto transitions, particularly during the second half of 2024 and in Q4. Q4 trading activity significantly outpaced all other quarters. Q2, benefiting from the successful BTC ETF launches, was the…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Speculators eye $18 for XRP by 2025, but emerging contenders like Rexas Finance, Chainlink, and Stellar may deliver even greater returns this bull run. Speculators predict $18 for Ripple’s XRP by 2025 as the crypto industry prepares for another bull run. The continuous legal battles and its growing use in cross-border payments inspire optimism, but will XRP reach this ambitious goal? As intriguing as XRP’s potential is, smart investors are diversifying their portfolios with promising alternatives like asset tokenization…

Terra Luna Classic price remained under pressure this week, in line with the performance of Bitcoin and other altcoins. Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) dropped to the key support level of $0.00010, its lowest point since Dec. 20 last year. It has slipped by 42% from its December high. One potential catalyst for the LUNC price is the ongoing token burns, which have accelerated over the past few months. Data from LUNC Metrics shows that the network has burned over 397 billion tokens since May 2022.  In the past seven days alone, 341 million tokens have been burned, with the number…

Taiwanese authorities have apprehended a 30-year-old man, identified as Chen, for operating as an unregistered virtual currency dealer under newly enforced anti-money laundering regulations. Chen, based in Kaohsiung, had been using Facebook groups to solicit cryptocurrency trades and arrange in-person transactions where he exchanged Tether (USDT) for cash.  Despite the new law, Chen reportedly completed hundreds of transactions in less than a month, selling 400,000 USDT and profiting NT$800,000. Police arrested him on December 24 and seized computers, mobile phones, cash counters, and safes as evidence. This marks the first case of its kind since the Virtual Asset Service Provider…

Ai16z, a popular Solana meme coin, rebounded on Friday after crashing almost 50% from its highest level this month. Ai16z price rose to $1.6830, up 32% from its lowest level this week, bringing its market cap to over $1.84 billion. The token, the third-biggest Solana (SOL) meme coin, rose as on-chain data showed that some whales bought the recent dip. Nansen data indicates that one whale purchased tokens worth over $1.58 million on Friday, anticipating a bounce back. That trader now holds ai16z tokens valued at over $2.8 million.  Two other whales bought tokens worth over $1 million, while ten…

Kraken is offering former FTX clients $50,000 in fee-free crypto trading incentives as part of its role in distributing funds following the collapse of the exchange. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is sweetening the deal for FTX victims in an effort to help them get back on their feet after the latter left hundreds of thousands of investors without billions in customer funds. New clients who select Kraken to receive their FTX payout will get trading fee credits, allowing them to buy up to $50,000 in crypto on Kraken Pro with no trading fees, the exchange said in a blog announcement on…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Women have long been underrepresented in tech, and the crypto world is no different. While web3 emphasizes innovation, transparency, and collaboration, there is still a noticeable lack of women in engineering roles. While attending DSS and DevCon in Bangkok, I observed a significant imbalance in gender representation among the speakers and panelists. But the tide is starting to turn. The Women in Web3 Hub, which got its start at DevCon 2022 in Bogotá, Colombia, made a comeback…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DOGEN, the rising meme coin, eyes a 25,000% surge as Bitcoin targets $100k, fueled by Trump’s crypto momentum and investor buzz. An up-and-coming cryptocurrency is making waves: Dogen’s token, priced at just $0.0015, could potentially increase by 25,000% before Bitcoin hits the $100,000 mark. This possibility is stirring curiosity among investors, leading many to explore this digital asset. DOGEN hits new heights With Trump’s election victory sending shockwaves of excitement through the crypto world, DOGEN is ready for lift-off.…

SAFE, the native token of Safe Wallet, surged 20% as Bithumb listed the token on its platform. Safe (SAFE) rose to $1.10 on Jan. 10, marking a 20% surge from its monthly low of $0.924 while bringing its market cap to nearly $600 million at the time of writing. The altcoin’s rally occurred in a high-volume environment. Its daily trading volume surged by 429%, climbing from $15 million early Thursday morning to over $80 million. Despite the recent rally, the altcoin still holds significant growth potential, considering that SAFE’s price remains 69% below its all-time high of $3.56 in April…