January 2025 - Crypto News And Market Updates

Global Crackdowns on Crypto Scams and AI Deepfake Fraud Intensify

January 6, 2025 Paulo

Global crackdowns on crypto scams and AI deepfake fraud: Vietnam arrests, US warnings on ATM scams, and Hong Kong busts reveal $4.37M stolen.

75% of Ripple’s Open Roles Are Now US-Based — CEO Brad Garlinghouse

January 5, 2025 Paulo

Ripple CEO Garlinghouse says 75% of roles are now US-based after Trump’s election win, as pro-crypto policies boost confidence across the industry.

Crypto’s Record-Breaking Year Sees Spike in Kidnappings and Ransom Schemes

January 5, 2025 Paulo

Crypto crime spikes as kidnappings and ransomware schemes surge in 2023. Victims face abductions, extortion, and millions in crypto losses

Suspected Insider Wallets Earn $20M on Solana’s Focai Memecoin Launch

January 4, 2025 Paulo

Suspected insider wallets profit $20M from Solana’s Focai memecoin launch, sparking debate over fairness, transparency, and decentralization risks.

OKX Ventures Invests in Sui-Based Liquid Staking Protocol Haedal

January 4, 2025 Paulo

OKX Ventures invests in Haedal, a Sui blockchain liquid staking protocol, boosting DeFi growth, on-chain liquidity, and simplified staking rewards access.

Binance Further Expands in Brazil with Regulator’s Approval

January 3, 2025 Paulo

Binance acquires Sim;paul in Brazil, gaining broker-dealer licensing to expand crypto offerings and strengthen compliance across Latin America.

Tether’s Market Cap Sheds $1.4B as MiCA Activates

January 3, 2025 Paulo

Tether’s market cap falls $1.4B as MiCA rules start. EU future uncertain, but experts highlight USDT’s resilience, with 80% trading volume in Asia.

Binance achieves 250m users, setting sights on 1b in 2025

January 2, 2025 Paulo

Binance hits 250M users, maintaining market dominance while tackling global regulatory challenges. The exchange aims to reach 1B users by 2025.

Frax Community Approves frxUSD Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL

January 2, 2025 Paulo

Frax community greenlights frxUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, merging decentralized finance with traditional financial assets.

Name	Price	24H (%)
Bitcoin(BTC)	$89,170.00	-0.82%
Ethereum(ETH)	$2,936.71	-1.70%
Tether(USDT)	$1.00	-0.04%
BNB(BNB)	$888.37	-0.56%
XRP(XRP)	$1.91	-1.82%
USDC(USDC)	$1.00	-0.02%
Solana(SOL)	$127.42	-1.87%
JUSD(JUSD)	$1.00	0.02%
TRON(TRX)	$0.308075	2.95%
Lido Staked Ether(STETH)	$2,933.98	-1.66%