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The bill outlines safeguards for Bitcoin investments, including rules for secure storage and the requirement of annual performance reviews
Wyoming’s initiative serves as a potential model for other states, such as Oklahoma, which is considering similar legislation
By limiting Bitcoin

The crackdown on financial firms has intensified significantly in recent years, particularly under the leadership of Gary Gensler, the current Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Vanguard, a leading asset management firm, has agreed

The rapidly rising prices of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based products have opened up opportunities for individuals and malicious actors to make significant profits within a short period ranging from hours to weeks
In a recent development, a South Korean woman has been accused of stealing

Crypto losses reached $669 million in Q3 2021, with Ethereum-based projects making up 51% of the stolen funds, according to a report by Cyvers. Access control exploits and smart contract exposures contributed to the losses, with the DMM Bitcoin exploit and PlayDapp breach being the most significant attacks. Recovery efforts were mixed, with only $25 million recovered in Q4. The report calls for standardization of monitoring and real-time testing and the use of AI-backed detection mechanisms to counter the growing risks.

Institutional adoption will not just stop at Bitcoin and Ethereum, distributors will be looking through the complete scale, mid-caps, small caps, and VC
Crypto venture capitalists’ activity would probably surge this year with the support of a likely crypto-friendly government.
On January 20, the

PostFinance, a Swiss government-owned retail bank, announced that it will offer Ether staking for a minimum term of 12 weeks to its 2.7 million customers, allowing them to invest using Ethereum. This move will make the bank the latest to explore opportunities in decentralized finance. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency adoption continues to increase globally, with the market predicted to grow significantly by 2025.

In the appeal, the SEC also claimed that XRP buyers, comprising retail investors, would have anticipated a profit because of what it claimed was Ripple’s promotional efforts of the token
Judge Torres declared XRP was security when sold to institutions but it wasn’t security when sold to retail

ChainPlay's survey of 1,428 participants shows that 70% of Americans own crypto, with 84% being first-time buyers who are mainly younger investors. Following Donald Trump's victory, around 40% of Americans invested in crypto, with 52% selling stocks and gold to buy bitcoin. However, as crypto adoption grows, the FBI warns of a sharp rise in crypto-related scams, with Americans losing over $5.6bn a year ago, a surge of 45% from 2022.

The Bitcoin investment products drained over 7,548 Bitcoins from the market against the daily Bitcoin generation of 450 BTC.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the last month of the last year went up by 2.9%, lining up with market expectations.
As per the blockchain analytics company Santiment,

Namibia's National Bank has granted provisional approval to two cryptocurrency exchanges, allowing them to establish infrastructure and hire staff over the next six months. Once they have met central bank requirements, the exchanges could win approval to operate for the general public. Namibia is among developing nations beginning to embrace bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and has established guidelines for digital assets and the potential for severe punishments if rules are violated. The nation's cryptocurrency market is due to reach about $417,000 by 2025, according to Statista.

As per the information from the regional media outlet of Russia, a man has been accused of reportedly transferring a sum of money to the Ukrainian army. It is worth noting this is the first such case that has been reported in the region supporting the opposition army
The FSB Directorate for the

South Korea's Financial Services Commission is reportedly working on the second phase of its crypto regulations, with a focus on user protection. The rules will affect stablecoins, exchanges, and entrance requirements for businesses. Retail investors with real-name accounts can currently trade in South Korea. The FSC plans to slowly introduce real-name accounts for institutional investors, starting with non-profit organizations. There is currently no official ban on institutional investor trading, but banks have been advised not to issue real-name accounts to corporations.

Solana has marked several milestones in the just-passed year and in a few contexts, in terms of adoption SOL chain remains at the top surpassing the Ethereum chain
A recent report by Franklin Templeton underscores that the Solana chain has emerged as one of the most adopted chain AI agents, which