Category: Peer to Peer

The United Arab Emirates has ascended to the forefront of global cryptocurrency adoption, marked by a 41% year-on-year increase in crypto app downloads, totaling 15 million in 2024. In January 2025 alone, the nation recorded 3.55 million installations of crypto applications, underscoring a robust and growing interest in digital assets. Projections indicate that user penetration will reach 39.1% by the end of 2025, signifying the transition of

A surge in Studio Ghibli-style AI-generated images has ignited a significant uptick in the creation and valuation of related meme coins within the cryptocurrency market. This trend follows the introduction of OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o model, which enables users to produce images emulating the distinctive aesthetic of the renowned Japanese animation studio.

On March 25, OpenAI unveiled the ChatGPT-4o model's image generation feature, allowing users to craft visuals reminiscent of Studio

Shiba Inu , the cryptocurrency that emerged as a meme coin, has demonstrated a remarkable trend in investor behavior, with a significant majority of its holders displaying long-term commitment. Data from IntoTheBlock reveals that 76% of SHIB holders have maintained their positions for over a year, surpassing the long-term holder percentages of both Bitcoin and Ethereum , which stand at 74% and 73% respectively.

This development is

Meta Earth, a modular blockchain platform, is set to officially launch ME Network v2.0 during Token2049 Dubai, scheduled for April 30 to May 1, 2025. The event will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh 1, Dubai.

As the sole modular blockchain among the title and platinum sponsors, Meta Earth has experienced significant growth, with over one million users participating in public testing and nearly 600,000 completing KYC

Galaxy Digital, a prominent cryptocurrency investment firm led by Michael Novogratz, has agreed to a $200 million settlement with the New York Attorney General's office. The settlement addresses allegations that the firm promoted the cryptocurrency LUNA without adequately disclosing its financial interests, while simultaneously selling substantial holdings of the token at a profit prior to its collapse.

The Terra ecosystem, which included the algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD and

Terraform Labs has announced the launch of a claims portal aimed at compensating creditors who incurred losses during the collapse of the TerraUSD token and the company's subsequent bankruptcy. The portal, accessible at claims.terra.money, will be open for submissions from March 31 until April 30, 2025, with a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.

To file a claim, creditors must register on the portal and

The imposition of a 25% tariff on auto imports by U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified fears of a global trade war, prompting investors to seek refuge in safe-haven

Ethereum is currently trading at approximately $2,001.24, reflecting a decrease of $34.67 from the previous close. The day's trading saw a high of $2,038.00 and a low of $1,985.14.

In contrast to Ethereum's market challenges, Coldware is actively expanding its blockchain ecosystem. A notable addition is the introduction of Freeze.Mint, a Layer-2 service that enables users to create and launch their own tokens on the Coldware

GameStop Corp. has unveiled plans to raise $1.3 billion through a private offering of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due in 2030, with intentions to utilize the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin. This strategic move underscores the company's commitment to integrating cryptocurrency into its financial strategy.

The announcement led to a 13% surge in GameStop's stock during premarket trading, reflecting investor optimism. However, the stock

South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit has directed Google to restrict domestic access to 17 unregistered cryptocurrency exchange applications on the Google Play Store. Effective March 25, users in South Korea are unable to install or update apps from platforms including KuCoin, MEXC, Phemex, Poloniex, and BitMart.

The FIU's action targets foreign virtual asset service providers operating without proper registration, as mandated by the Act on Reporting and Using Specified

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially concluded its investigation into Immutable, a prominent player in the Web3 gaming sector, without finding any wrongdoing or pursuing enforcement actions. This development follows the Wells notice issued to Immutable in November 2024, which had signaled potential enforcement proceedings.

Robbie Ferguson, co-founder and president of Immutable, expressed satisfaction with the SEC's decision, stating, "We are pleased the SEC has

Australian cryptocurrency investors are facing substantial financial threats due to an elaborate scam where fraudsters impersonate representatives from Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges. The Australian Federal Police , in collaboration with the National Anti-Scam Centre and Binance Australia, have initiated Operation Firestorm to combat these fraudulent activities. This operation has identified over 130 Australian victims targeted through sophisticated phishing techniques.

Scammers have been sending text messages that closely

CoreSky, a platform dedicated to the incubation of meme coins, has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. This infusion of capital aims to accelerate the development of its platform, which facilitates user engagement in the early stages of meme token creation.

The funding round was led by Tido Capital, with participation from WAGMI Ventures, CoPilot Ventures Studio, Web3vision, and Parallel Ventures. This investment brings CoreSky's

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has launched its inaugural Bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe, marking a significant expansion into the continent's cryptocurrency investment landscape. The iShares Bitcoin ETP is now trading on Xetra and Euronext Paris under the ticker IB1T, and on Euronext Amsterdam as BTCN.

This strategic move follows the firm's notable success in the United States, where its iShares Bitcoin Trust has amassed

The Dogecoin Foundation's corporate arm, House of Doge, has initiated the "Official Dogecoin Reserve" with an initial acquisition of 10 million Dogecoin , valued at approximately $1.8 million. This strategic move aims to bolster DOGE's liquidity and facilitate its adoption as a mainstream payment currency.

House of Doge was established in February through a five-year partnership with the Dogecoin Foundation, designating it as the official commercialization partner for DOGE.

DE-CIX, a prominent global operator of Internet Exchanges , has inaugurated two new IXs in Brazil—DE-CIX São Paulo and DE-CIX Rio de Janeiro—marking a significant enhancement to the country's digital connectivity landscape.

The launch event took place at Villaggio JK in São Paulo, attended by industry representatives and organizations from Brazil and beyond. These IXs, operated by DE-CIX Brazil, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the DE-CIX Group, are both

President Donald Trump has declared that, effective April 2, the United States will impose a 25% tariff on all imports from countries purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela. This measure, announced via his Truth Social platform, is aimed at penalizing nations that continue energy trade with Venezuela, which the administration accuses of covertly sending violent criminals into the U.S.

The President's decision introduces a "secondary tariff" targeting nations

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has significantly expanded its Bitcoin portfolio by acquiring 6,911 bitcoins between March 17 and March 23, 2025. The purchase, totaling approximately $584.1 million, was made at an average price of $84,529 per bitcoin. This acquisition elevates the company's total holdings to 506,137 bitcoins, acquired at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $33.7 billion, averaging $66,608 per bitcoin.

This move underscores Strategy's ongoing commitment to

President Donald J. Trump has initiated a significant overhaul of the United States Agency for International Development , rebranding it as the U.S. International Humanitarian Assistance and integrating blockchain technology into its operations. This restructuring places the agency under the direct authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency in foreign aid distribution.

An internal memo circulating within the State Department outlines the

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has lifted sanctions against Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixer previously accused of facilitating extensive money laundering activities, including transactions linked to North Korean cybercriminals. This decision follows a series of legal challenges questioning the Treasury's authority to impose such sanctions on decentralized software protocols.

In August 2022, the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Tornado Cash, alleging its involvement in laundering

Ripple Labs has secured a significant legal victory as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officially dropped its lawsuit against the company, concluding a four-year legal battle that has had profound implications for the cryptocurrency industry. Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, announced the development, marking a pivotal moment for both the company and the broader digital asset market.

The SEC initiated legal proceedings against Ripple

The International Monetary Fund has officially incorporated Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies into its global economic statistics, reflecting their growing significance in the financial landscape. The IMF's Balance of Payments Manual, Seventh Edition , released on March 20, 2025, provides detailed guidance on the classification and treatment of digital assets, marking a pivotal shift in international financial reporting standards.

In this updated manual, the IMF categorizes digital assets into

Coinbase Global Inc., the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, is in advanced discussions to acquire Deribit, a leading platform for Bitcoin and Ether options trading. The potential acquisition has been communicated to regulators in Dubai, where Deribit holds a license.

Deribit, founded in 2016 and headquartered in the Netherlands, has established itself as a dominant force in the cryptocurrency options market, particularly for Bitcoin and Ether contracts. In 2024,

The Open Network Foundation has addressed circulating reports suggesting it raised $400 million in a funding round. Contrary to these claims, the Foundation clarified that prominent venture capital firms have collectively acquired over $400 million worth of Toncoin, the native cryptocurrency of the TON blockchain, through purchases from early investors.

Among the investors are notable firms such as Sequoia Capital, Ribbit, Benchmark, and Kingsway. Additional participants include Vy