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MicroStrategy is back at it, folks! 🎉 The software giant is calling a special shareholder meeting to expand its equity-issuance plan and snag more Bitcoin. They're looking to boost their Class A common stock from 330 million to a whopping 10.33 billion shares. Why? To fuel their ambitious 21/21 Plan, aiming to buy $42 billion worth of Bitcoin over three years.
In December alone, they gobbled up 42,162 BTC, worth over $4 billion. With a BTC yield of 17.8%, they're on a roll! MicroStrategy's stock has skyrocketed 422% this year, thanks to their crypto craze. Stay tuned for their next earnings report on Feb. 2, 2025!
In December alone, they gobbled up 42,162 BTC, worth over $4 billion. With a BTC yield of 17.8%, they're on a roll! MicroStrategy's stock has skyrocketed 422% this year, thanks to their crypto craze. Stay tuned for their next earnings report on Feb. 2, 2025!
🚀 Ethereum enthusiasts are buzzing about 2025, with AI agents, network upgrades, and a crypto-friendly Trump administration setting the stage for a potential ETH breakout. Despite a mild 2024, Ethereum is described as a "coiled spring" ready to leap.
- ETH has surged 53.5% this year, while Solana, Cardano, and XRP have also seen impressive gains.
- The Pectra upgrade promises to streamline Ethereum's network, making it faster and more secure.
- A new SEC chair could lower barriers, boosting DeFi and restaking projects.
- With stablecoins, tokenization, and AI agents on the rise, Ethereum is poised for a golden era.
- ETH has surged 53.5% this year, while Solana, Cardano, and XRP have also seen impressive gains.
- The Pectra upgrade promises to streamline Ethereum's network, making it faster and more secure.
- A new SEC chair could lower barriers, boosting DeFi and restaking projects.
- With stablecoins, tokenization, and AI agents on the rise, Ethereum is poised for a golden era.
Bitcoin miners are having a rollercoaster of a year! 🎢 While Bitcoin itself has dazzled with a 113% return in 2024, most miners are ending the year in the red. Only seven out of 25 listed miners are in the green, with Core Scientific leading the pack at a whopping 327% gain!
Meanwhile, miners are grappling with reduced rewards and rising costs, thanks to the April halving and increased block difficulty. But fear not, some are diversifying into AI and boosting their balance sheets with Bitcoin reserves. It's a wild ride, but there's always a silver lining in the crypto world!
Meanwhile, miners are grappling with reduced rewards and rising costs, thanks to the April halving and increased block difficulty. But fear not, some are diversifying into AI and boosting their balance sheets with Bitcoin reserves. It's a wild ride, but there's always a silver lining in the crypto world!
🚀 Crypto enthusiasts, buckle up! 2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for DeFi and Bitcoin. With BTC smashing the $100k ceiling in 2024, investors are flocking to Bitcoin ETFs like seagulls to a chip. Meanwhile, DeFi protocols are nearing their all-time highs, with TVL hitting $130 billion.
Bitcoin staking is the new kid on the block, promising juicy yields for those willing to lock up their BTC. And let's not forget the $30-trillion RWA tokenization market, turning everything from art to real estate into digital tokens.
Agentic AIs are also joining the party, bringing autonomous flair to the blockchain scene. 🎉
Bitcoin staking is the new kid on the block, promising juicy yields for those willing to lock up their BTC. And let's not forget the $30-trillion RWA tokenization market, turning everything from art to real estate into digital tokens.
Agentic AIs are also joining the party, bringing autonomous flair to the blockchain scene. 🎉
🎅 Bitcoin's Santa rally is here! BTC soared past $98,000, gifting investors a jolly $5,000 boost. Large spot buyers are sleighing it, pushing BTC to new heights.
- BTC/USD hit $98,020 on Bitstamp, up over 3% in a day.
- Nearly $40M in BTC shorts liquidated, with cross-crypto liquidations at $150M.
- Analysts eyeing $98.5k VWAP resistance for potential all-time highs.
While some analysts remain cautious, BTC outperformed US stocks, proving it's the real star atop the financial tree. Remember, do your own research before joining the crypto carolers!
- BTC/USD hit $98,020 on Bitstamp, up over 3% in a day.
- Nearly $40M in BTC shorts liquidated, with cross-crypto liquidations at $150M.
- Analysts eyeing $98.5k VWAP resistance for potential all-time highs.
While some analysts remain cautious, BTC outperformed US stocks, proving it's the real star atop the financial tree. Remember, do your own research before joining the crypto carolers!
🚀 Stablecoins are on a roll! With a record $200 billion supply in 2024, they're eyeing $300 billion in 2025. USDT and USDC are still the cool kids on the block, dominating the scene. Visa's ready to swipe right on stablecoin-linked cards, while Ripple's RLUSD is making waves in cross-border payments. But wait, there's more! Layer 2s and interoperability are set to spice things up, and yield-generating stablecoins are the new hot topic. Just watch out for those "exotic" stablecoins—high returns might come with a side of risk. Stay savvy, crypto enthusiasts!
🥞 PancakeSwap has flipped its way to a record-breaking year, serving up a whopping $310 billion in trading volume for 2024! This 179% YoY increase is a delicious treat for DeFi enthusiasts, thanks to the sizzling hot L2 networks Arbitrum and Base, which saw trading volumes rise by over 3,500%.
- Arbitrum: 3,656% YoY increase to $13.2B
- Base: 3,539% YoY increase to $11.6B
With user-friendly upgrades like PancakeSwapX and zero-fee trading, PancakeSwap is making DeFi as easy as pie. 🍰 Keep flipping those pancakes, crypto chefs!
- Arbitrum: 3,656% YoY increase to $13.2B
- Base: 3,539% YoY increase to $11.6B
With user-friendly upgrades like PancakeSwapX and zero-fee trading, PancakeSwap is making DeFi as easy as pie. 🍰 Keep flipping those pancakes, crypto chefs!
**DeFi Security: The New Crypto Superhero? 🦸♂️**
- In a twist worthy of a blockbuster, DeFi security losses dropped 40% in 2024, thanks to beefed-up protocols and cryptographic wizardry. Meanwhile, CeFi stumbled, doubling its losses to $694 million.
- Hacken's report paints a tale of two cities: DeFi's bridges are now stronger than a superhero's cape, while CeFi is left grappling with villainous breaches.
- The moral of the story? DeFi's on the up, but CeFi needs a crash course in security 101. Time to tighten those capes, folks!
- In a twist worthy of a blockbuster, DeFi security losses dropped 40% in 2024, thanks to beefed-up protocols and cryptographic wizardry. Meanwhile, CeFi stumbled, doubling its losses to $694 million.
- Hacken's report paints a tale of two cities: DeFi's bridges are now stronger than a superhero's cape, while CeFi is left grappling with villainous breaches.
- The moral of the story? DeFi's on the up, but CeFi needs a crash course in security 101. Time to tighten those capes, folks!
Bitcoin's December dip is less than 2.5%, but don't let that fool you—2024 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year! 🎉 Despite a $15k drop from last week's highs, BTC is still riding high with a nearly 50% gain in Q4. Analysts are eyeing a crucial trend line as Bitcoin's safety net, so keep calm and HODL on!
Market whispers suggest a déjà vu moment, with 2024 echoing 2023's patterns. Short-term holders are on the radar, with a potential bounce at the $86k mark. Remember, folks, every dip is just a chance to buy the dip!
Market whispers suggest a déjà vu moment, with 2024 echoing 2023's patterns. Short-term holders are on the radar, with a potential bounce at the $86k mark. Remember, folks, every dip is just a chance to buy the dip!
**Crypto Chronicles: 2024's Wild Ride**
- The FBI's new role as crypto pranksters! They launched a fake token, NexFundAI, to nab fraudsters. Result? 18 arrests and a lesson in copyright law. 🎭
- Memecoin madness: TruthOrDare dev sets himself ablaze for clout, only to end up in the hospital. His coin's market cap briefly soared, proving that even fiery stunts can't sustain value.
- A 13-year-old's livestream rug-pull of Gen Z Quant turned into a trader triumph, with a 77,000% pump. The kid's next move? Another coin called "Sorry."
- Justin Sun's $6M banana snack: Art or meme? You decide!
- Hackers demand Monero or... baguettes? Schneider Electric faced a tasty ransom ultimatum.
- The FBI's new role as crypto pranksters! They launched a fake token, NexFundAI, to nab fraudsters. Result? 18 arrests and a lesson in copyright law. 🎭
- Memecoin madness: TruthOrDare dev sets himself ablaze for clout, only to end up in the hospital. His coin's market cap briefly soared, proving that even fiery stunts can't sustain value.
- A 13-year-old's livestream rug-pull of Gen Z Quant turned into a trader triumph, with a 77,000% pump. The kid's next move? Another coin called "Sorry."
- Justin Sun's $6M banana snack: Art or meme? You decide!
- Hackers demand Monero or... baguettes? Schneider Electric faced a tasty ransom ultimatum.
**Crypto Resolutions: UAE Investors Set Sights on 2025! 🚀**
- A recent eToro survey reveals UAE retail investors are gearing up to boost their crypto investments by 2025. Talk about New Year resolutions with a twist!
- 37% of participants are eyeing more crypto, while others juggle stocks, real estate, and commodities. Diversification is the name of the game!
- Strategies? Saving more, budgeting better, and even launching side hustles. Who knew financial goals could be this exciting?
- Beyond finance, 41% are all about personal growth. Fitness, career, and family bonds are on the agenda. Cheers to a well-rounded 2025!
- A recent eToro survey reveals UAE retail investors are gearing up to boost their crypto investments by 2025. Talk about New Year resolutions with a twist!
- 37% of participants are eyeing more crypto, while others juggle stocks, real estate, and commodities. Diversification is the name of the game!
- Strategies? Saving more, budgeting better, and even launching side hustles. Who knew financial goals could be this exciting?
- Beyond finance, 41% are all about personal growth. Fitness, career, and family bonds are on the agenda. Cheers to a well-rounded 2025!
**Crypto Kids: The New Digital Whiz Kids! 🚀**
- Forget piano lessons; it's time for blockchain boot camp! Kids are diving into crypto, setting up MetaMask wallets, and learning the ropes of NFTs and GameFi.
- While parents might worry about scams and volatility, the real challenge is keeping up with their tech-savvy offspring. Who knew financial literacy could be this fun?
- With only 6.8% of the world owning crypto, your child could be the next Eric Finman, the Bitcoin millionaire by 18. Just remember, no credit card access!
- So, set up that wallet, teach them ethics, and watch them explore the wild world of Web3. Who knows? They might just invent the next big thing!
- Forget piano lessons; it's time for blockchain boot camp! Kids are diving into crypto, setting up MetaMask wallets, and learning the ropes of NFTs and GameFi.
- While parents might worry about scams and volatility, the real challenge is keeping up with their tech-savvy offspring. Who knew financial literacy could be this fun?
- With only 6.8% of the world owning crypto, your child could be the next Eric Finman, the Bitcoin millionaire by 18. Just remember, no credit card access!
- So, set up that wallet, teach them ethics, and watch them explore the wild world of Web3. Who knows? They might just invent the next big thing!
**Crypto Comedy: Scammers Scamming Scammers!**
- In a plot twist worthy of a heist movie, scammers are now targeting fellow scammers! 🎭
- Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a new scheme where scammers post crypto wallet seed phrases in YouTube comments.
- The bait? A wallet with $8,000 in USDT on the Tron network. But to transfer it, you need to send TRX for fees.
- Surprise! The TRX vanishes into the scammers' wallet, thanks to a crafty multisignature setup.
- Remember, folks: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stay savvy and steer clear of these digital Robin Hoods!
- In a plot twist worthy of a heist movie, scammers are now targeting fellow scammers! 🎭
- Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a new scheme where scammers post crypto wallet seed phrases in YouTube comments.
- The bait? A wallet with $8,000 in USDT on the Tron network. But to transfer it, you need to send TRX for fees.
- Surprise! The TRX vanishes into the scammers' wallet, thanks to a crafty multisignature setup.
- Remember, folks: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stay savvy and steer clear of these digital Robin Hoods!
🎅 Bitcoin's holiday blues have traders wondering if Santa's sleigh got stuck in the blockchain! BTC dipped to $92,442, marking its lowest in four weeks, and dashed hopes for a festive rally. But fear not, crypto enthusiasts! History shows that Bitcoin has bounced back with jolly rallies between Christmas and New Year in 2016 and 2020. With $18 billion in options contracts expiring soon, volatility might just be the gift that keeps on giving. Keep your eyes on the charts, as social sentiment hints at a potential recovery. Ho ho hodl!
MoonPay is reportedly eyeing a $150M shopping spree to acquire Helio Pay, a crypto e-commerce platform. Think of it as PayPal meeting its crypto soulmate! 💍
Helio Pay, the Coinbase Commerce doppelgänger, lets over 6,000 merchants and creators get paid in BTC, ETH, and a buffet of other cryptos. Its Solana Pay integration on Shopify is a big hit with 138M monthly users.
This acquisition could supercharge MoonPay's offerings, adding to its 20M user base across 160 countries. MoonPay's already got the fiat-to-crypto magic with Apple Pay and Google Pay. Stay tuned!
Helio Pay, the Coinbase Commerce doppelgänger, lets over 6,000 merchants and creators get paid in BTC, ETH, and a buffet of other cryptos. Its Solana Pay integration on Shopify is a big hit with 138M monthly users.
This acquisition could supercharge MoonPay's offerings, adding to its 20M user base across 160 countries. MoonPay's already got the fiat-to-crypto magic with Apple Pay and Google Pay. Stay tuned!
Crypto.com is making waves in the US with its new institutional custody service, Crypto.com Custody Trust Company. 🎉 Aimed at US institutions and high-net-worth individuals, this move signals Crypto.com's confidence in North America. CEO Kris Marszalek is keen on expanding in the US and Canada, two bustling crypto markets.
In a plot twist, US President-elect Trump met with Marszalek to chat crypto policies, leading Crypto.com to drop its SEC lawsuit. With Trump eyeing the US as a "crypto capital," the future looks bright for digital assets stateside.
In a plot twist, US President-elect Trump met with Marszalek to chat crypto policies, leading Crypto.com to drop its SEC lawsuit. With Trump eyeing the US as a "crypto capital," the future looks bright for digital assets stateside.
Bitcoin's been on a rollercoaster, dropping 9% last week, but MicroStrategy's keeping the faith, snagging 5,262 BTC at a cool $106,662 each. While Bitcoin's shy from its $108,353 high, it's holding strong above $90,000. Analysts predict a possible correction, but the bulls aren't bolting just yet. Meanwhile, altcoins like ETH and XRP are in a tug-of-war, trying to break free from bearish grips. Will they rally or retreat? Only time will tell! In the crypto world, it's all about buying low, selling high, and keeping your sense of humor intact. 🚀
🎄 This holiday season, prepare for more than just turkey and pudding—your crypto knowledge is on the menu! As Bitcoin headlines dominate, curious relatives might ask how to join the bull market. Remember, you're not a crypto guru, so remind them that any investment is their responsibility.
Retail investors often rush in due to FOMO, but timing is everything. Chris Burniske suggests a balanced approach with Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana. Warn against chasing altcoins with more than 10% of their portfolio.
Finally, remind them that what goes up must come down, and to avoid reinvesting profits during a bull market to dodge tax traps. Happy hodling! 🎉
Retail investors often rush in due to FOMO, but timing is everything. Chris Burniske suggests a balanced approach with Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana. Warn against chasing altcoins with more than 10% of their portfolio.
Finally, remind them that what goes up must come down, and to avoid reinvesting profits during a bull market to dodge tax traps. Happy hodling! 🎉
🚀 La Rosa Holdings is jazzing up the real estate game by letting over 3,000 agents in the U.S. receive commissions in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This move caters to the rising demand for digital payments, with a cheeky 2% fee for crypto-loving agents.
Meanwhile, companies are on a crypto shopping spree! Quantum BioPharma snagged $1M in Bitcoin, and Metaplanet grabbed 620 BTC. MicroStrategy continues to lead, holding 444,262 BTC. With major players like PayPal and Starbucks already on board, the crypto payment ecosystem is set to skyrocket to $1.83 trillion by 2030!
Meanwhile, companies are on a crypto shopping spree! Quantum BioPharma snagged $1M in Bitcoin, and Metaplanet grabbed 620 BTC. MicroStrategy continues to lead, holding 444,262 BTC. With major players like PayPal and Starbucks already on board, the crypto payment ecosystem is set to skyrocket to $1.83 trillion by 2030!
🚀 MicroStrategy's Bitcoin shopping spree continues, albeit at a slower pace! The firm snagged 5,262 BTC last week, shelling out a whopping $561 million. This latest purchase, at an average of $106,662 per BTC, marks their priciest buy yet.
With a total of 444,262 BTC in their digital vault, MicroStrategy's December haul accounts for just 12% of their total acquisitions.
Rumor has it, they might hit a "blackout" in 2025, but for now, Michael Saylor's on a mission to buy BTC, even at sky-high prices. Talk about commitment!
With a total of 444,262 BTC in their digital vault, MicroStrategy's December haul accounts for just 12% of their total acquisitions.
Rumor has it, they might hit a "blackout" in 2025, but for now, Michael Saylor's on a mission to buy BTC, even at sky-high prices. Talk about commitment!