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According to Foresight News, data monitored by The Data Nerd reveals that in the past 24 hours, 11 new wallets have collectively withdrawn 241,360 LINK tokens, valued at approximately $4.92 million. Currently, these wallets hold a total of 635,770 LINK tokens, with an estimated value of $13.83 million. The average purchase price for these tokens is reported to be $21.76.

According to PANews, the Jordanian Cabinet has approved the 'Jordan Blockchain Technology Policy 2025' to improve government services, transparency, and digital security. The policy aims to boost confidence in government operations and ensure the safety and privacy of citizens' data. Additionally, it seeks to reduce the time and cost of government transactions, support startups, develop blockchain technology capabilities, and enhance related professional skills. This policy aligns with Jordan's 'Economic Modernization Vision,' which focuses on achieving excellence in the service industry, supporting national development, and increasing service exports. By leveraging blockchain technology, Jordan aims to enhance public trust in government services, improve transparency, combat fraud, and reduce operational costs.

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.29T, down by 1.32% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $91,530 and $95,025 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $93,985, up by 0.09%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include DAR, SYN, and AERGO, up by 23%, 19%, and 17%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Binance Labs 2025 Outlook: Focusing on Blockchain, AI, and Biotech InnovationBinance Leads Crypto Market Activity as December Volumes SurgeMicroStrategy Acquires Additional 2,138 Bitcoins at Average Price of $97,837Bitcoin Exchange Netflow-to-Reserve Ratio Highlights Bullish Accumulation PhaseBitcoin Market Cap to Reach 20% of Gold's: Galaxy ResearchU.S. Debt Ceiling Concerns May Impact Bitcoin PerformanceTether Increases Bitcoin Reserves After Nine-Month HiatusBlockchain Groups Challenge IRS over New Reporting RulesGrayscale's 2024 ETP Trading Volume Surpasses $100 BillionMarket movers:ETH: $3387.67 (-0.90%)XRP: $2.07 (-0.03%)BNB: $704.91 (+1.42%)SOL: $193.05 (+0.01%)DOGE: $0.31774 (-1.34%)ADA: $0.86 (-1.18%)TRX: $0.2549 (-1.28%)AVAX: $36.14 (-1.90%)TON: $5.569 (-0.52%)LINK: $20.69 (-2.45%)

According to Cointelegraph, cryptocurrency wallet provider Tangem has resolved a significant security flaw in its mobile application that exposed certain users' private keys via email. This action followed repeated alerts from Reddit users who highlighted the risk to investors' funds due to the exposure of private keys to email accounts and Tangem employees. The issue gained attention on December 29 when a Reddit discussion accused Tangem of misappropriating private keys through emails. A Reddit user, u/areklanga, criticized Tangem for not responding adequately when the problem was initially reported. The user claimed that private keys were stored in user email histories, Tangem's email records, and possibly in Tangem's ticket tracking system, making them accessible to Tangem employees. They also noted that an earlier Reddit post about the glitch was inexplicably removed. On December 30, Tangem acknowledged the problem, attributing it to a bug in the mobile app's log processing, which has since been "fully resolved." The company explained that the issue occurred when creating a wallet with a seed phrase, where the private key was mistakenly logged in the application's logs. These logs could be accessed during interactions with Tangem's support team. Tangem confirmed that all logs and attachments sent to its support team have been permanently deleted to ensure no residual data remains. Tangem stated that the bug affected a small group of users, specifically those who generated a seed phrase and immediately submitted a support request through the app. The company is proactively reaching out to these users for caution and support. Despite the update on December 30 to prevent further leaks, members of the crypto community criticized Tangem's subdued response. As of December 31, Tangem had not made any official announcements on its social media channels, including Twitter, Discord, or Telegram. However, all Tangem users are advised to update their mobile applications promptly to prevent seed phrase leaks.

On Dec 31, 2024, 08:32 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has crossed the 3,400 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 3,405.399902 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.31% decrease in 24 hours.

On Dec 31, 2024, 08:30 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 94,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 94,156.359375 USDT, with a narrowed 0.34% increase in 24 hours.

According to Odaily, cryptocurrency analyst Ali has revealed data on the X platform indicating that the most critical support range for SHIB lies between $0.0000215 and $0.0000193.

As 2024 comes to a close, Binance Labs reflects on its investment activities for the year and looks ahead to its strategic direction for 2025 and beyond. In 2024, Binance Labs invested in 46 projects, with 14 from its BNB Chain-focused MVB program and incubation initiatives, and 32 from direct investments. These investments were evenly split between infrastructure and application sectors, demonstrating Binance Labs' commitment to long-term growth.Looking ahead to 2025, Binance Labs will focus on key areas including crypto/blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology, with particular attention to innovations emerging at the intersection of these fields. Additionally, sectors that have underperformed in recent years, such as gaming, zero-knowledge (ZK) technologies, and privacy solutions, are expected to see a resurgence as these technologies move from development to production, creating new business opportunities.Binance Labs emphasized its ongoing support for innovative projects, helping drive the industry forward. Established trends like DeSci (Decentralized Science), real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoins, and AI agents are expected to continue gaining momentum, further advancing the development of the industry.

According to Cointelegraph, the emergence of AI agents is drawing comparisons to the early days of corporations in the 19th century. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley highlighted this parallel in a recent post, noting that corporations, once feared, have become integral to modern life, employing millions and producing essential goods and services. Horsley suggests that AI agents could follow a similar trajectory, becoming ubiquitous and influential in various sectors. Crypto trader Alex Becker predicts that 2025 will mark a significant turning point for AI agents, with widespread adoption across industries. These AI entities are increasingly recognized for their capabilities in developing Web3 applications, launching tokens, and engaging with humans. AIXBT, an AI agent known for providing real-time market updates, has rapidly gained popularity, amassing a substantial following since its launch. Matt Hougan, head of research at Bitwise, emphasized the vast potential of AI agents within the crypto space, describing their possible interactions as limitless. Recent reports indicate that the agentic AI platform ai16z is considering launching its own layer-1 blockchain network, signaling a significant shift in its tokenomics strategy. Over the past day, ai16z has seen a notable price increase, reflecting growing interest and investment in AI-driven technologies. In related developments, Blockworks researcher Dan Smith noted that AI tokens on the Virtuals Protocol now account for a significant portion of decentralized exchange trading volume on the Base network. This surge in activity underscores the growing influence of AI agents in gaming and entertainment sectors. Despite these advancements, Real Vision co-founder Raoul Pal cautions that current AI agents do not fully represent the potential of future developments, suggesting that more sophisticated iterations are on the horizon. This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.

According to PANews, a recent analysis of the 2024 cryptocurrency market reveals significant disparities in annual returns across various narrative themes. The study, based on CoinGecko's market data, examined the performance of top tokens from January 1 to December 29, 2024, calculating their average returns relative to the beginning of the year. The analysis excluded specific blockchain ecosystems and overlapping themes, highlighting a range of annual returns from -20.7% to +2,939.8%. The AI sector emerged as the standout performer, with a year-to-date (YTD) average increase of 2,939.8%. Meme coins followed closely, achieving a 2,185.1% return. These two sectors outperformed other popular themes by more than double. Meme coins saw a significant surge in March, with monthly returns skyrocketing from 96.6% to 1,713.1%. Despite high volatility, meme coins maintained the highest returns for most of 2024. However, after reaching a peak of 3,211.4% on December 9, the sector experienced a pullback as market interest waned. In contrast, the AI sector experienced a strong rebound towards the end of the year, with December returns nearly doubling from 1,598.1% to 2,939.8%. This surge was largely driven by the explosive growth of the AI platform Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), which became the top-performing token of the year. By the end of December, the AI sector surpassed meme coins to become the annual leader in returns. The Real World Assets (RWA) sector ranked third with an annual average return of 819.5%. It showed steady performance at the start of the year, reaching a 365.3% return by April 12, before stabilizing over the next six months. In November, the RWA sector resumed its upward trend, spurred by a price increase in MANTRA (OM). Layer 1, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN), and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sectors showed moderate performance in 2024, with returns of 142.5%, 135.4%, and 101.4%, respectively. These sectors slightly outperformed Bitcoin's 125.5% gain, while DeFi lagged behind. Conversely, GameFi and Layer 2 sectors underperformed, with returns falling short of Ethereum's 49.0% gain. GameFi saw a modest 14.7% increase, with six out of ten top gaming tokens experiencing declines between 3.1% and 32.9%. Layer 2 was the only sector to record negative returns, dropping 20.7%. Amidst a trend of projects launching their own Layer 2 solutions, seven out of ten top Layer 2 tokens saw price declines ranging from 6.3% to 75.3%.

According to Odaily, recent data from Lookonchain reveals that Tron Network generated $329 million in revenue over the past month, marking a 39.74% increase from the previous month. In 2024, the total revenue for Tron Network reached $2.12 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 115.73%.

According to PANews, Matrixport's analysis indicates that Ethereum's gas fees have been on a decline since the March 2024 upgrade, yet the ecosystem's activity remains subdued. The sluggish transaction volumes suggest that Ethereum may face significant hurdles in achieving a substantial price increase by 2025. In 2024, Ethereum encountered strong competition from alternative protocols like Solana and Sui, which have attracted more users and whose tokens have outperformed Ethereum throughout the year. The analysis highlights that without significant positive developments, Ethereum might continue to lag in 2025, while competing projects are expected to further strengthen their positions.

According to PANews, Elon Musk recently tweeted that 'Kekius Maximus' is on the verge of reaching level 80 in the hardcore mode of the game Path of Exile.

On Dec 31, 2024, 06:11 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 93,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 93,005.742188 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.57% decrease in 24 hours.

According to Odaily, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has addressed concerns regarding the governance structure of the Cardano Foundation. Hoskinson emphasized the Foundation's commitment to decentralization principles and community oversight. He clarified that the Foundation operates independently from the ecosystem's other major stakeholders, IOHK (Input Output Global) and Emurgo. However, he expressed concerns that the Foundation's $600 million ADA treasury does not directly represent the community's interests. Hoskinson criticized the Foundation's lack of enthusiasm for funding projects like Catalyst, suggesting this could hinder the ecosystem's growth. He warned that this approach might pose sustainability challenges for the ecosystem, especially as key contributors like IOHK work without adequate incentives. Cardano supporter Rick McCracken raised questions about IOHK's transparency, leadership decisions, and the overall direction of the ecosystem, advocating for changes in governance. In response, Hoskinson acknowledged some issues within IOHK, such as the need for layoffs during bear markets, but affirmed the organization's ongoing focus on ecosystem development.

According to Odaily, on December 31, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared the results of a week-long survey on social media platform X, highlighting public expectations for upcoming AI technologies. The top priorities identified by respondents include advancements in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), development of intelligent agents, an improved version of GPT-4o, enhanced memory storage capabilities, expanded context windows, a 'grow up mode' for mature content, in-depth research functionalities, improvements to Sora, and more personalized AI experiences.

On Dec 31, 2024, 05:16 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 700 USDT and is now trading at 699.900024 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.15% increase in 24 hours.

According to Odaily, the Hong Kong High Court has ruled in a groundbreaking case involving a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), requiring six defendants to disclose detailed financial statements and supporting documents related to a blockchain and Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization project. The case involves allegations of asset misappropriation amounting to over 6 billion HKD. In an interview, Ng Kit Chuang, Chairman of the Legislative Council's Web3 and Virtual Asset Development Forum Committee, expressed concerns about Hong Kong's current framework for Web3 development, suggesting that the Special Administrative Region government should introduce regulations for DAOs. He emphasized the importance of establishing a regulatory framework for DAOs to facilitate the growth of the digital asset ecosystem in Hong Kong. Ng explained that the digital asset ecosystem comprises two key components: exchanges and public blockchains, the latter often operating as DAOs. He noted that DAOs currently lack a legal framework, likening them to "wandering souls" without a place to settle globally. To attract these entities to Hong Kong, he suggested that a regulatory framework specific to DAOs should be established, allowing them to operate legally and even pay taxes. Ng further mentioned that industry feedback indicates a willingness to establish operations in Hong Kong if a compliant framework for DAOs is available. He highlighted challenges faced by DAOs, such as difficulties in banking transactions, and the desire for legal recognition to integrate with traditional finance. He also pointed out that the United States and Abu Dhabi have already implemented legal frameworks to regulate DAOs, urging Hong Kong to follow suit. Given that DAOs lack a legal entity status, Ng proposed that the government could consider a licensing system similar to the current securities industry model. This would involve licensed DAOs clarifying internal relationships and appointing Responsible Officers (RO) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain daily operations.

According to PANews, data from SoSoValue indicates that Ethereum spot ETFs experienced a net outflow of $55.41 million on December 30, Eastern Time. This marks the first net outflow after four consecutive days of net inflows. Specifically, the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) saw a single-day net outflow of $17.36 million, with a historical cumulative net outflow reaching $3.634 billion. Meanwhile, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH) recorded a single-day net outflow of $13.75 million, although its historical cumulative net inflow remains at $591 million. As of the time of reporting, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs stands at $12.275 billion, accounting for 3% of Ethereum's total market capitalization, with a historical cumulative net inflow of $2.621 billion.

According to PANews, Mary Daly, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, has stated that cryptocurrencies should be regarded as a separate asset class rather than being equated with gold. Daly emphasized that cryptocurrencies are complex and not yet suitable to be considered as 'currency.' She highlighted the need for crypto assets to define their purpose, whether as a medium of exchange, a speculative asset, or a store of value. However, she noted that their volatility and demand-driven value characteristics significantly differ from the stability of traditional currencies. Daly's perspective contrasts with that of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who previously likened Bitcoin to virtual gold rather than a competitor to the U.S. dollar. Despite their differing views, both Daly and Powell agree that cryptocurrencies currently do not meet the conditions necessary to function as currency.