South Korea's cryptocurrency user base reached 15.6 million in November, reflecting a significant rise in digital asset investments and increasing regulatory measures for user protection.
Russia will prohibit cryptocurrency mining in ten regions from January 1, 2025, to March 15, 2031, to address energy consumption imbalances amid local shortages.
Industry experts predict Bitcoin staking, tokenization of real-world assets, and agentic AI will drive DeFi's growth, attracting institutional investment and enhancing liquidity by 2025.
Cryptocurrency mining will be banned in specific Russian regions from January 1, 2025, to March 15, 2031, to address energy shortages and consumption issues.
PancakeSwap recorded $310 billion in trading volume in 2024, a 179% increase, driven by decentralized exchange growth and advancements in layer-2 blockchain technologies.
Nokia develops advanced encryption methods for digital assets, enhancing security against cyberattacks and ensuring only rightful users can access and transact with cryptocurrencies.
La Rosa Realty offers over 3,000 agents the option to receive commissions in Bitcoin, reflecting a growing trend towards cryptocurrency payment systems in real estate.
Sonic, a layer-2 blockchain on Solana, launched the SonicX game on TikTok, attracting over 2 million users and enhancing gaming accessibility with simplified onboarding.
MicroStrategy has increased its Bitcoin reserves to 444,262 BTC after acquiring 5,262 BTC for approximately $561 million, valuing its holdings at $42.2 billion.
Bo Hines has been appointed to lead the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, focusing on innovation and growth in the cryptocurrency sector.
