DeFi - Crypto News And Market Updates

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Mantra and Damac Ink $1B Deal to Tokenize Middle Eastern Assets

January 9, 2025 Gonzalo

Mantra and Damac Group sign a $1B deal to tokenize real-world assets, enhancing blockchain-driven finance in the Middle East’s dynamic market.

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Virtuals Protocol Discord Server Hacked Amid Rising Crypto Security Threats

January 8, 2025 Gonzalo

Virtuals Protocol’s Discord was hacked, with fake links posted. Phishing scams and private key breaches top crypto threats in 2024, causing $1.8B in losses.

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Kazakhstan Shuts Down 36 Illegal Crypto Exchanges in 2024 Crackdown

January 8, 2025 Gonzalo

Kazakhstan closed 36 illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, confiscating $112M in assets as part of its Anti-Money Laundering drive and digital tenge rollout.

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US Crypto Excitement Mirrors ‘Space Race’ Under Trump

January 7, 2025 Gonzalo

Trump-era pro-crypto appointments spark a “space race” for digital assets as experts predict US dominance in crypto, stablecoins, and fintech innovation.

Global Crackdowns on Crypto Scams and AI Deepfake Fraud Intensify

January 6, 2025 Gonzalo

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

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

January 5, 2025 Gonzalo

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.

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OKX Ventures Invests in Sui-Based Liquid Staking Protocol Haedal

January 4, 2025 Gonzalo

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

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

January 4, 2025 Gonzalo

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

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

January 3, 2025 Gonzalo

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.

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Binance Further Expands in Brazil with Regulator’s Approval

January 3, 2025 Gonzalo

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