Source: Cointelegraph Sony’s Soneium mainnet launched, aiming to simplify Web3 with NFT-driven fan engagement, but it got off to a rocky start. Sony has launched the mainnet for Soneium, its layer-2 (L2) blockchain platform developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, to streamline blockchain interactions and provide a user-friendly Web3 experience. Built on the OP Stack… Continue reading Sony’s L2 Blockchain Sonieum Goes Live Amid Community Backlash
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Indian Railways To Roll Out Polygon-Based NFT Tickets for Mahakumbh Mela
Source: CCN Key Takeaways Indian Railways will introduce NFT tickets for travelers attending a religious gathering. These tickets will be minted on the Polygon blockchain. The initiative expands Indian Railways’ use of NFTs, especially during major events and festive seasons. Indian Railways is introducing nonfungible token (NFT) train tickets for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela—a major… Continue reading Indian Railways To Roll Out Polygon-Based NFT Tickets for Mahakumbh Mela
Czech Republic Central Bank Explores Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
Source: Cryptonews Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl discusses Bitcoin as a reserve asset to diversify holdings, though no immediate plans are set. Gold remains a priority in the bank’s reserve strategy. Aleš Michl, Governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), discussed on Monday the possibility of including Bitcoin in the country’s foreign exchange reserves… Continue reading Czech Republic Central Bank Explores Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
Telegram Introduces NFT-Enabled Collectible Gifts in Latest Update
Source: Cryptonews Telegram’s latest update introduces NFT-enabled collectible gifts, allowing users to trade and personalize items. Telegram’s latest update allows users to upgrade gifts into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), enabling trading and ownership on blockchain platforms. 💎 Telegram's First 2025 Update: NFT Gifts on TON, Message Search Filters, and additional enhancements. Telegram is launching the initial… Continue reading Telegram Introduces NFT-Enabled Collectible Gifts in Latest Update
BREAKING: USDT Will Be Illegal in Europe in the Next 3 Days!
Source: The Crypto Times European cryptocurrency exchanges may be forced to delist USDT, cutting off access for millions of users A major upheaval is brewing in Europe’s cryptocurrency market as Tether (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin, faces the threat of becoming illegal under the upcoming enforcement of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The move,… Continue reading BREAKING: USDT Will Be Illegal in Europe in the Next 3 Days!
Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill Advances to the Legislative Council
Source: Cointelegraph The bill includes licensing requirements for stablecoin issuers, offering and marketing restrictions and broader consumer protections. Hong Kong’s proposed Stablecoins Bill has entered the Legislative Council, moving the region closer to forming a comprehensive regulatory regime for stablecoins. On Dec. 6, the Hong Kong government published the bill in the special administrative region’s… Continue reading Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill Advances to the Legislative Council
Trump-linked Strive Files for ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF
Source: Cointelegraph The fund aims to offer exposure to MicroStrategy’s convertible bonds, among others. Strive, an asset manager founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, asked United States regulators for permission to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) investing in convertible bonds issued by MicroStrategy and other corporate Bitcoin buyers, according to a Dec. 26 filing. The ETF seeks… Continue reading Trump-linked Strive Files for ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF
Tether Makes First Crypto VC Fund Investment Into Arcanum Capital
Source: Cointelegraph “We are passionate about backing technologies that will prevent censorship and things being shut down,” James McDowall told Cointelegraph. Stablecoin issuer Tether made its first crypto venture capital fund investment into Arcanum Capital’s Arcanum Emerging Technologies Fund II — a tokenized investment vehicle specializing in decentralized Web3 projects — for $2 million. Managing… Continue reading Tether Makes First Crypto VC Fund Investment Into Arcanum Capital
Over 30% of South Koreans Invest in Crypto Assets
Source: Cointelegraph South Korea’s crypto user base surged to 15.6 million in November, surpassing 30% of the population. South Korean crypto holders reportedly increased in November after Donald Trump won the United States presidential election. On Dec. 25, South Korean media outlet Yonhap News reported that in November, the number of crypto users in the… Continue reading Over 30% of South Koreans Invest in Crypto Assets
Memecoins Take Top Spot For Crypto Investor Interest in 2024: CoinGecko
Source: Cointelegraph Memecoin interest in 2024 was largely directed toward Solana-based tokens, followed by those on Coinbase’s blockchain Base, according to a CoinGecko study. Memecoins took the top spot for mindshare in the crypto space this year with almost a third of investor interest focused on the highly speculative tokens, a CoinGecko study found. “The… Continue reading Memecoins Take Top Spot For Crypto Investor Interest in 2024: CoinGecko
