CryptoSlam

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launches a wholesale CBDC project to support tokenized asset transactions and financial innovation.

Crypto firm Pantera Capital aims to acquire $250 million in Solana tokens from bankrupt FTX’s holdings at a significant discount.

Gary Gensler, SEC Chair, avoids commenting on Ethereum’s security status as the agency reviews spot ETF applications.

MicroStrategy increases its convertible debt offering to US$700 million to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions, reflecting confidence in cryptocurrency.

Two SEC commissioners express concerns over the agency’s ambiguous approach to cryptocurrency regulation following a recent settlement with ShapeShift.

A Montenegro appeals court has invalidated the decision to extradite Do Kwon to the United States.

Spanish regulator orders Worldcoin to stop processing personal data, citing privacy violations.

Bitcoin investment vehicles, including ETFs, now manage over 1 million BTC, with BlackRock’s ETF seeing a record $788 million in inflows as Bitcoin hits a new all-time high.

Japan’s Astar Network launches Astar zxEVM, the first layer-2 chain to integrate with Polygon’s AggLayer, enabling seamless cross-chain transactions.

The SEC alleges Binance.US has not fully complied with information requests regarding customer assets.

A CryptoPunk NFT, known for its rarity, fetches over $16 million in a landmark sale, hinting at a resurgence in the digital collectibles market.

Record trading volumes in Bitcoin ETFs reflect growing investor interest and market confidence.

EigenLayer’s total value locked reaches $10 billion, flipping Maker to become the third-largest DeFi protocol.

A U.S. judge’s ruling classifies crypto assets traded in secondary markets as securities.

Tether’s USDT stablecoin reaches a market capitalization milestone.

FTX warns public about unauthorized parties soliciting bids for its digital assets, reaffirming Galaxy Asset Management’s exclusive role.

Bitcoin approaches its record peak, signaling strong investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urges for sensible crypto regulation to support innovation and protect U.S. industry interests.

The trading app Robinhood has partnered with Ethereum scaling solution Arbitrum to offer token swaps in its self-custody wallet.

The financial watchdog contends the payment may be intended to avoid future judgments and should instead aid investors and creditors.

Gemini exchange reaches a settlement to return funds to users affected by the Genesis bankruptcy.

Dogecoin’s price has soared to $0.11, marking a significant increase and making it one of the top gainers in the cryptocurrency market.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team argues for a lighter prison term, criticizing the 100-year recommendation as excessive.

After a brief withdrawal, HTX reapplies for a Hong Kong crypto trading license.

Bitcoin’s price has soared to a two-year high, nearing US$64,00.

The Chinese government alerts citizens to a fraudulent app imitating the official digital yuan platform.

Meme token PEPE leads top cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin continues to surge.

Crypto exchange BitForex suspends operations without explanation, following a US$56 million withdrawal, raising concerns of a potential exit scam.

Avail, a Web3 infrastructure project, has raised US$27 million to develop its core products aimed at enhancing blockchain interoperability and scalability.

A chunk of funds lost in the theft of a rare NFT has been returned to the owner, thanks to investigator ZachXBT.

Jeff Zirlin, Axie Infinity co-founder, loses nearly $10 million in Ethereum due to a security breach.

Craig Wright’s claim as Bitcoin creator faces scrutiny in court with new evidence and testimonies.

The UK Law Commission proposes a new legal framework to recognize cryptocurrencies as property, aiming to provide clarity and protection for digital assets.

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz invests $100 million in Ethereum restaking protocol EigenLayer, signaling strong support for blockchain innovation.

Social media platform Reddit has diversified its assets by investing in cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum, as revealed in its IPO filing.

Following criticism, StarkWare adjusts its STRK token release schedule to ensure a more gradual release over the coming years.

Greg Solano’s return as Yuga Labs CEO spurs a significant increase in Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT prices.

Crypto group and digital asset firm challenge SEC’s authority in Texas lawsuit.

Montenegro court approves extradition of Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon to the US, where he faces fraud charges.

Former SEC attorney Ladan Stewart transitions to White & Case, a firm known for defending crypto companies.

USDC halts TRON support, aligning with Circle’s IPO plans.

MetaMask partners with Blockaid to enhance security for over 30 million users.

Ethereum’s native token, Ether, briefly surged to US$3,000 for the first time in 22 months before retracing.

Starknet distributes 728 million STRK tokens, with initial trading volatility.

Yuga Labs is expected to feature the Moonbirds collection in its Otherside metaverse.

Worldcoin’s record surge comes on the back of OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool, Sora.

Animoca Brands announces partnerships with OKX Wallet, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet, elevating the user experience in the Mocaverse network.

New cryptophone by Aptos and Jambo priced at US$99 targets customers in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America.

“Terrorists” still prefer to use traditional finance products, according to U.S. Treasury’s Brian Nelson.

Both layer-1 chains are backed by major Asian internet companies.

Bonk will join Ethereum-based memecoins such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu on the platform.

StarkNet’s upcoming token airdrop could become the largest in history.

Bitcoin’s current market value is greater than the world’s eighth largest company.

The NFT landscape evolves with DN404, a fresh rival to the ERC-404 standard.

Bitcoin’s value dips following a hotter-than-expected U.S. CPI report but weekly momentum stays in green.

Zhao has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in November.

The blockchain company’s latest mobile venture for a US$450 pre-order price per phone brings in US$45 million for Solana.

The rise of ERC-404 tokens brings a new dimension to the Ethereum blockchain, blending the characteristics of ERC-20 and ERC-721 tokens.

Fusing traditional banking and blockchain, OSL collaborates with UBS to execute Hong Kong’s first transaction of a tokenized warrant on the Ethereum.

Bullish, the cryptocurrency exchange, announces Sara Stratoberdha as CoinDesk’s new leader, emphasizing the platform’s commitment to unbiased and independent journalism under new ownership.

ERC-404 is a new Ethereum token standard for semi-fungible tokens.

The Ethereum network is poised for a significant upgrade this March, with the Dencun update focusing on proto-danksharding.

Despite the Shapella upgrade allowing withdrawals, Ethereum’s proof-of-stake transition continues to attract validators, with over 30 million Ether staked.

International tug of war over Kwon’s fate takes a new turn with Montenegro court’s reversal on extradition.

BlueSky, the decentralized social media platform by Jack Dorsey, opens its doors to the public.

Friendzone is poised to challenge traditional social media models with its blockchain-powered SocialFi application on the Polygon network.

Crypto criminals with more than US$3.76 billion in profits may face life in South Korea.

Only two exchanges are licensed to provide crypto trading services to Hong Kong’s retail sector so far.

Solana, a blockchain that has been plagued with outages in the past, had its first network interruption in almost a year.

Privacy coins face a setback as Binance removes Monero, impacting its market price.

Industry giants Tether and Yakovenko invest in Oobit’s $25M funding round.

Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen must pay almost US$7 million in Yuga Labs’ attorneys’ fees, court documents show.