Here are the top 5 crypto news highlights for today, December 31, 2024:

1. U.S. Crypto Initiatives: President-elect Trump plans to make the U.S. the "crypto capital" by drafting crypto-friendly regulations and appointing pro-crypto officials. #CryptoRegulations

2. China's Crypto Focus on Hong Kong: China's central bank highlights Hong Kong's crypto licensing as part of its evolving digital asset strategy. #CryptoRegulation

3. Solana Lawsuit: Solana co-founder faces a lawsuit for allegedly stealing millions in staking rewards. #Solana

4. Crypto.com & Dubai Islamic Bank: Crypto.com partners with Dubai Islamic Bank to launch Sharia-compliant crypto products. #CryptoAdoption

5. Moonpay Gets MiCA Approval: Moonpay gains approval under Europe's MiCA regulations, bolstering its trust and operations in the EU. #MiCA #CryptoCompliance