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$10 Trillion in Transactions, DeFi's December Blockbuster, & South Korea's Spot ETFs

What do these blockchain breakthroughs mean for the global landscape in 2025?

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Austin Hodge
January 03, 2025 • Read Time: 11 minutes

In a world where numbers don't lie, 2024 has clearly counted as a landmark year for blockchain. As the digital domain records a staggering $10 trillion in on-chain activity, it's hard not to notice the steady march of cryptocurrencies from niche novelty to financial necessity. Curious how this affects the ever-evolving crypto landscape?

Let's dive in!

  • Blockchain transactions hit a record $10 trillion in 2024, reflecting significant adoption and reduced fees. — Read More

  • Defi tops off a year of enormous growth with a billion-dollar December. — Read More

  • South Korea’s KOSDAQ and FSC leaders reveal plans for crypto ETFs and STOs in 2025 amid political chaos. — Read More

  • Investors are dumping gold ETFs for more lucrative investments. — Read More

  • IRS delays new crypto tax reporting requirements to 2026, giving digital asset brokers extra time to adapt. — Read More

  • Rumors are circulating about an imminent launch of X Money following a software code leak, sparking debates over cryptocurrency integration, Elon Musk's preferences, and state license approvals. — Read More

  • Morgan Stanley eyes crypto trading on E-Trade pending regulatory approval, amid Trump's crypto-friendly reforms. — Read More

  • Telegram introduces NFT gifting and third-party verification, boosting crypto integration. — Read More

  • Frax Finance's proposal to back frxUSD stablecoin with BlackRock's BUIDL token gains unanimous approval, creating yield-bearing opportunities and bridging traditional and decentralized finance. — Read More

  • Bitcoin mining company BitFuFu will acquire up to 80,000 S-series miners from BITMAIN in a 2-year agreement. — Read More

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