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Bitcoin & ETH Start New Year Strong With AI & RWAs Poised for Growth

Are we gearing up for a bullish push in the New Year?

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Austin Hodge
January 02, 2025 • Read Time: 11 minutes

If you thought 2024 was a wild ride in the world of crypto, then buckle up, because 2025 promises an even more fascinating twist. From Ethereum's eyebrow-raising Dencun upgrade and Solana's DeFi breakthroughs to the gripping dance between AI, DePin, and quantum computing, we are in store for quite the show. Join us as we analyze insights from 2024 milestones with an eye toward upcoming trends in the New Year, slicing through the noise to preview the shifts in blockchain technology that are shaping tomorrow's digital landscape.

Let's dive in!

  • 2024 saw Ethereum's major upgrade, Solana's DeFi success, quantum computing concerns, and the rise of Layer-2 solutions, setting a dynamic stage for 2025's blockchain advancements. — Read More

  • Dragonfly Capital's Haseeb Qureshi predicts major shifts in crypto, focusing on L1/L2 convergence, smarter token launches, and accelerated stablecoin adoption. — Read More

  • Robert Kiyosaki predicts 2025 filled with obstacles and transformation, expresses gratitude to followers. — Read More

  • KuCoin introduces KuCoin Pay, allowing merchants to accept direct crypto payments. — Read More

  • X Money hints at reshaping payments systems by 2025, causing speculation. — Read More

  • BBVA's Garanti BBVA Kripto partners with Bit2Me to offer public crypto trading amid new EU regulations, highlighting growing bank interest. — Read More

  • 2025 may see traditional finance players reshape the crypto landscape, bringing competition and potential upheaval. — Read More

  • Uniswap's v4 update missed 2024 target, but promises architectural innovations like Hooks and dynamic fees — Read More

  • Indonesian FSA crypto oversight transition stalled due to lack of government bill, report finds. — Read More

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