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UK & USA Market Data, Leadership Changes - Are Massive Moves Ahead?

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Austin Hodge
January 16, 2025 • Read Time: 12 minutes

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Crypto is a crazy world, full of fun twists, fearful drops, and massive opportunity! From the UK’s struggling housing market and new Minister impacting regulations to broader public engagement with bitcoin and increasing state and national interest in forming Bitcoin reserves, 2025 is kicking off with a bang!

What does this all mean for the road ahead?

Let’s dive in!

  • Emma Reynolds becomes new Economic Secretary, her impact on U.K.'s crypto strategy remains uncertain. — Read More

  • UK Minister Tulip Siddiq resigns amid allegations, raising questions over future crypto regulations in Britain. — Read More

  • Boerse Stuttgart's cryptocurrency trading now represents 25% of its revenue, fueled by a tripling trading volume in 2024. — Read More

  • Dubai unveils its 17-story 'Crypto Tower', cementing its status as a blockchain powerhouse. — Read More

  • Study shows 52% of Americans prefer crypto over traditional assets, marking a new adoption trend. — Read More

  • VanEck's new ETF aims to invest in blockchain infrastructure rather than direct crypto assets. — Read More

  • Cheo's ARC collective revolutionizes Asian Web3 with NFTs, digital identity emphasis, and exclusive community engagement. — Read More

  • Sony launches blockchain platform Soneium amid memecoin trading controversy, while Bubblemaps, Babylon, and Bitfinex add tech developments and legal updates to the crypto landscape. — Read More

  • Justin Sun announces USDD 2.0 with a 20% APY, drawing parallels to the defunct Anchor Protocol. — Read More

  • Interest rate challenges cast doubts on UK's housing market stability, raising potential crash fears. — Read More

  • Crypto exchanges hit all-time high trading volumes in December, with Binance leading spot trading and derivatives reaching record levels. — Read More

  • Chainalysis report reveals 63% of illicit crypto transactions now involve stablecoins, as cybercriminals shift tactics. — Read More

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