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The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to catch up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games. Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase a…
Crypto perpetuals neared $59 trillion in 2024, but Binance’s share dropped 20% in December. Crypto perpetuals had a record-breaking year in 2024, with trading volumes soaring past expectations as the top 10 centralized exchanges hit $58.5 trillion, more than double the $28 trillion recorded in 2023, according to data from CoinGecko. https://twitter.com/coingecko/status/1900460672707862547 Yet, despite the overall market growth, cryptocurrency exchange Binance lost ground, with its market share dropping from 43% in January to 34% in December. The top 10 centralized perpetual exchanges recorded $21.2 trillion in trading volume in 2024 Q4, an increase of +79.6% from Q3’s figure of $11.8…
A cryptocurrency task force under President Donald Trump is considering the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve. The plan could establish Bitcoin as a strategic asset and motivate other nations to adopt similar measures. Meanwhile, debate remains about whether the Federal Reserve or the Treasury Department would oversee the Bitcoin reserve. Legislative approval would be necessary if the Fed were to manage the purchase, since it has maintained that current laws do not permit Bitcoin holdings. Funding the Reserve: Gold, Debt, or Seized Bitcoin? In a recent statement, brokerage firm Bernstein outlined several possible funding methods for establishing a Bitcoin…
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has been facing a significant downtrend, with its price recently dropping to $1,888. After an extended period of bearish momentum, traders are left wondering—will ETH bounce back, or is there more downside ahead? The latest price action shows ETH struggling to hold above key support levels, while indicators such as RSI and MACD hint at potential oversold conditions. In this analysis, we’ll examine whether Ethereum is preparing for a relief rally or if the bearish pressure will continue to push it lower. Ethereum Price Prediction: Is Ethereum Oversold and Ready for a…
Doppler Finance recently officially launched as the first decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol for the XRP Ledger ecosystem, signaling a major development for the network. Backed by investments from Ripple Eco Fund and Futureverse, Doppler Finance is positioned to drive the growth of DeFi on XRP. Real Vision’s Raoul Pal reacted positively to the news, explaining that as more applications like DeFi are built on top of XRP, the network’s overall value will increase. In an interview with The Paul Barron Network, Pal said that the XRP Ledger’s potential is amplified when more use cases are developed, noting that the lack…
The government of Pakistan has established the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to oversee the integration and use of blockchain technology and digital assets into the nation’s financial landscape. The initiative, announced in a statement by the Finance Division, aims to regulate, foster, and incorporate crypto innovations into Pakistan’s economic framework. The initiative marks an about-turn from the country’s previous stance on digital assets, which stated they could not be legalized due to their use in terror financing. The establishment of the PCC positions Pakistan as a potential key player in the global shift to blockchain technology and digital finance at…
After Three Arrows Capital (3AC) accused FTX of wrongfully liquidating $1.53 billion in assets, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has now questioned FTX’s role in the 2022 LUNA/UST crash. Interesting turn of events. I didn’t know this before, but not surprised either as they (FTX/3AC) were “close”.I am curious if FTX had anything to do with the LUNA/UST crash/depeg in May 2022? https://t.co/oubjKHvfMC — CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) March 14, 2025 Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) weighed in, expressing curiosity about the LUNA/UST crash and its potential connection to FTX and 3AC, given their close relationship. The former Binance CEO stated…
Finally, the Fear and Greed index for Bitcoin reached a neutral point, effectively resetting. The change in the index’s behavior might improve the short-term outlook for the digital and open up a way to $100,000. The sentiment on the market is getting better, but if it falls further, it might not benefit the bullish momentum. The stabilization close to neutral indicates that traders are hesitating and cautious about what will happen with Bitcoin next. Given that Bitcoin is still trading in a sideways consolidation range between $92,500 and $107,000, this lack of strong sentiment in either direction is consistent with…
Ethereum has cracked below a key support level of $2,200, reinforcing the bearish mood and triggering warnings of a potential drop to $1,250. Ali Martinez, a well-known analyst, highlights that Ethereum’s breakdown from a parallel channel signals a potential decline to $1,250 if downward momentum persists. Following Ethereum’s fall to $1,840, analysts have identified crucial support zones at $1,640 and $1,250. If the selling pressure doesn’t let up, ETH could plummet further toward that $1,250 target, a level that aligns with historical support and Fibonacci retracement levels. #Ethereum $ETH targets $1,250 after breaking out from this parallel channel! pic.twitter.com/XS3N9p8Unr —…
As a lawyer (not yours), I spend a good chunk of my time explaining to businesses why they need to pour half their budget into compliance instead of, you know, actually building something useful. But even in the bureaucratic maze I call my profession, few things have been as spectacularly counterproductive as the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and its financial promotion (finprom) rules for crypto. The following opinion editorial was written by Joseph Collement, Chief Legal Officer at Bitcoin.com. These rules, introduced in October 2023, were supposed to protect consumers from misleading crypto advertisements. Sounds noble, right? In practice,…