Crypto Chronicles: 5 Transformative Events That Shaped the Industry in 2024

January 1, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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2024 was nothing short of a rollercoaster for crypto aficionados, featuring key milestones that shook the industry. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) greenlit both spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Bitcoin experienced its fourth halving event, and the digital asset smashed through the $100,000 threshold. Buckle up as we revisit the year’s […]

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2024 in Review: VIRTUAL Top Gainer After 23,000% Surge; Memecoins Dominate

December 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The cryptocurrency market experienced a surge in 2024, with VIRTUAL, the native token of Virtuals Protocol, leading the charge with a staggering 23,000% plus increase in value. Memecoins and AI Popular Narratives in 2024 VIRTUAL, the native token of the decentralized platform Virtuals Protocol, was the top-performing large-capitalization digital asset in 2024, surging more than […]

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Crypto Market Cap Surpassed Global Inflation-Linked Bond Market in Q4: Grayscale Report

December 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Q4 2024 crypto valuation surge saw the digital asset market cap surpass that of the global inflation-linked bond market. Crypto Market Cap Dwarfs U.S. High-Yield Bond Market The crypto market capitalization surged from $1 trillion to over $3 trillion in the last quarter of 2024, surpassing that of the global inflation-linked bond market, according […]

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How XRP Soared 236% in 2024 to Become the 4th Largest Crypto by Market Cap

December 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The digital asset XRP wrapped up 2024 on a high note, climbing above $2 for the first time in years after spending much of the year under $0.72 per coin. Since early Jan., XRP has jumped by more than 236% against the greenback. From $0.63 to $2.12: XRP’s Wild Ride Through 2024’s Crypto Economy Boom […]

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2024 Fiat-Pegged Economy Swells—Stablecoins Reach $200B, Tether’s Market Soars 50%, New Players Emerge

December 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

2024 Fiat-Pegged Economy Swells—Stablecoins Reach 0B, Tether’s Market Soars 50%, New Players Emerge

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With bitcoin (BTC) cruising past the $100,000 mark and the crypto economy swelling dramatically in value this year, multiple sectors saw significant expansion. Stablecoins, a major player in the digital asset realm, now exceed $200 billion in total valuation, reflecting a $73 billion increase in this subset of fiat-pegged cryptocurrencies. Stablecoins Flourish While Rankings Shift […]

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Hyperliquid Launches HYPE Staking to Amplify Network Decentralization

December 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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According to the Hyper Foundation, the organization associated with the Hyperliquid ecosystem, users can now stake HYPE on the network. The foundation detailed that users can stake HYPE to a trusted validator and earn staking rewards in HYPE. Hyperliquid’s HYPE Staking Debuts Amid Rapid Growth Over the last few weeks, Hyperliquid, the decentralized perpetuals exchange […]

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Weekly Inflows and Outflows Show Contrasting Fortunes for BTC and ETH ETFs

December 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Ethereum ETFs closed the week strong with inflows above $300 million while bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of close to $400 million. Last Week of 2024 Sees Outflows for Bitcoin ETFs and Inflows for Ethereum ETFs Bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced mixed fortunes in the final week of 2024. According to Sosovalue‘s weekly inflow/outflow […]

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Numerology Combined With Strategy? Tether’s Bitcoin Holdings Soar Past 83,000 BTC

December 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Blockchain sleuths have flagged a notable acquisition: on Dec. 30, 2024, a bitcoin address believed to be linked to stablecoin issuer Tether added 8,404.48 BTC to its reserves, valued at a cool $772 million. Blockchain Detectives Spot $772M Bitcoin Transfer to Tether Tether, known for issuing the largest stablecoin by market cap, now holds a […]

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Meme Tokens Dominate: 9 of 2024’s Top 10 Crypto Gainers Are All About the Laughs

December 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

2024 crypto gainers

As 2024 winds down, the crypto economy has flourished, growing by an impressive $1.62 trillion in value over the year. Interestingly, nine of the top ten gainers for the year turned out to be meme tokens, with only one utility token breaking into the elite group. Meme Coins Take the Crown The crypto sector expanded […]

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Vitalik Buterin denies selling Ether for profit

August 31, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin addresses allegations of profiting from ETH sales, emphasizing his long-term support for Web3 projects and charities.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin refuted allegations that he sold millions of dollars of Ether (ETH) for personal profit. He claimed to have sold his ETH holdings only to support various crypto projects and philanthropic initiatives.

On Aug. 30, a crypto community member on X accused Buterin of dumping over $2 million worth of Ether (800 ETH) after making a bullish tweet. Onchain analytics firm Lookonchain further suggested that the same wallet address received 3,000 ETH from the entrepreneur on Aug. 9.

Source: Lookonchain

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