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Blockchain wallets profiting from Focai memecoin launch on Solana.

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

January 4, 2025 Dan K

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

Haedal protocol enabling liquid staking for SUI tokens on the Sui blockchain.

OKX Ventures Invests in Sui-Based Liquid Staking Protocol Haedal

January 4, 2025 Dan K

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

Binance headquarters with Brazilian flag, symbolizing the acquisition of Sim;paul broker-dealer.

Binance Further Expands in Brazil with Regulator’s Approval

January 3, 2025 Dan K

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

MEXC COO Tracy Jin discusses the growth of crypto IPOs amid market and regulatory evolution

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

January 3, 2025 Dan K

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.

Court ruling document showing Judge Analisa Torres’ decision in Ripple-SEC penalty case

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

January 2, 2025 Dan K

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

VeChain’s StarGate staking platform offers $15 million in bonus VTHO rewards

Frax Community Approves frxUSD Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL

January 2, 2025 Dan K

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

Changpeng Zhao raises doubts about the legitimacy of the UAE Golden Visa program for Toncoin stakers, questioning the official sources.

Binance Labs Rebrands and Expands Investment Scope for 2025, Mentions CZ in Plans

December 31, 2024 Dan K

Binance Labs rebrands for 2025, broadening investments to AI, Biotech, secondary markets. CZ to connect with founders and engage in projects personally.

ZachXBT accuses Garden Finance of laundering Lazarus Group funds via Bitcoin bridge

IRS Targets DeFi: Blockchain Groups Challenge New Broker Reporting Rule

December 29, 2024 Dan K

Blockchain groups sue IRS, claiming new broker rules harm DeFi innovation, privacy, and U.S. blockchain leadership. Regulatory overreach debated.

A visual representation of Bitcoin alongside the US Capitol building, symbolizing the government's potential Bitcoin reserve policies.

US Government Unlikely to Buy Bitcoin in 2025, Says Galaxy Digital Research Head

December 28, 2024 Dan K

Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn predicts the US government won’t buy Bitcoin in 2025, but policy discussions around Bitcoin reserves may gain traction.

President Trump announces exclusive dinner for leading TRUMP memecoin investors.

Blockchain Association Sues IRS Over Crypto Broker Rules

December 28, 2024 Dan K

Blockchain Association sues IRS, claiming new crypto broker rules infringe on privacy, exceed authority, and risk stifling U.S. blockchain innovation.