Ripple says the region is set to be a global hub for digital assets in 2025. 🇦🇪
Stablecoins, blockchain, and huge government backing are fueling the rise. Dirham-backed coins and tokenization are already shaking up banking across MENA.
Saudi, Bahrain, Qatar, and Morocco are on board too!
Is the UAE shaping the future of finance right now?
End-of-year #volatility may shake out paper hands as new institutional players react to market swings. While #redcandles dominate for now, seasoned holders know the journey to the moon requires some turbulence—and not everyone makes it to Valhalla.
Exciting news from South Korea's Jeju Island! 🇰🇷 The special self-governing province plans to launch NFT-based digital resident tourism cards in the second half of this year! 🎟️✨ These cards will offer travel subsidies and discounts to attract Generation Z travelers to this stunning destination.
Jeju is not just about beautiful beaches; it boasts a rich volcanic landscape, including Hallasan Mountain and lava tubes! With its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jeju has seen a boom in visitors, but the pandemic hit its tourism-dependent economy hard.
Now, Jeju authorities are taking action to revitalize the local economy by funding travel support with the island’s currency and issuing digital tourism resident cards after the trial period. 💵💳
Curious about how these initiatives will shape Jeju's future? Stay tuned for more updates!
Bitcoin and Ethereum fees stay low as 2025 kicks off 📉💻. Key points:
- Bitcoin avg fees drop to $1.34, halving from 30 days ago. - Ethereum avg fees lower over 30 days at $1.093 per transfer. - NFT and dex swaps remain expensive at $47+ and $27+.
Peter Brandt says XRP's forming a bullish flag that could send its market cap to $500B! 📈 But there’s a catch… if it doesn’t pop soon, the setup could fail.
XRP’s sitting around $138B right now – that’s a huge jump on the line. Brandt warns if the pattern doesn’t break out in the next 6 weeks, it might fizzle.
Is XRP about to pull off one of the biggest moves in crypto? Better watch closely – the clock’s ticking! ⏳
#Bitcoin claimed 56% of the $3.3T crypto market in 2024, outshining #Ethereum and #altcoins like #BNB and #SOL. With growth in #NFTs, #DeFi, and #tokenization, BTC’s dominance and institutional trust cemented it as the top crypto of the year.
🤔🚨 FDIC's secret crypto crackdown revealed! 🔸 @Coinbase lawsuit forced release of “Operation Choke Point 2.0” letters. 🔸 Letters show banks were pressured to halt crypto services since at least 2022. 🔸 Confidentiality policy kept the public in the dark all along. What’s next for crypto and banking? 🏦⚡
Gemini settles with the CFTC for $5M in a case about bitcoin futures approval ⚖️💸
- Settlement avoids trial; no admission of wrongdoing. - CFTC accused Gemini of misleading regulators in 2017-2018. - Case highlights growing regulatory focus on crypto exchanges.
🌎 In this week's edition of Latam Insights Encore, we dive into how El Salvador is placing its Bitcoin-focused policy front and center in international encounters! 🇸🇻💰
This bold move suggests that there may be no turning back in the Bitcoin-El Salvador entanglement. What does this mean for the future? 🤔
It’s official: Lightchain AI has secured $9M in funding as it charges ahead toward a game-changing 2025. With its highly-anticipated Testnet release this month, it's not just riding the blockchain wave—it's reshaping the future of decentralised tech. @LightchainAI
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation amid political pressure. Many expect @PierrePoilievre to take the lead. 🇨🇦💼
- Trudeau steps down after internal party conflict and poor poll results. - His resignation follows criticism over Canada's housing crisis and high prices. - Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party, is the expected successor.
🚀 Big news from @Core_Scientific! Today, the company announced a total mining output of 6,595 BTC for 2024 with an impressive 974 BTC mined in Q4 alone! 📈💰
In December, the company earned 291 BTC from their fleet of over 164,000 miners, boasting a hash rate of 19.1 EH/s! 🌍🇺🇸
What do you think about these numbers? Let us know! 💬
🌟 A new report by @BinanceResearch revealed that the crypto market reached an incredible $3.91 trillion in December 2024! 🚀 This surge propelled Bitcoin to an all-time high of $108,000, driven by institutional acceptance and growing regulatory clarity! 🇺🇸💰
What are your thoughts on this milestone for the crypto industry? Let us know! 💬