The crypto market surged to record levels in 2024, driven by institutional adoption, resulting in a new all-time high for bitcoin. Historic Market Cap for Cryptocurrencies The cryptocurrency market reached a significant market cap of $ 3.91 trillion in December 2024. Bitcoin‘s recent all-time high of $ 108,364, institutional acceptance through key BTC …
The Financial Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT) released an evaluation of the state of El Salvador regarding compliance with international anti-money laundering requirements. The institution found that, while El Salvador included bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, the crypto asset has not reached a ‘significant impact’ or elevated transactional volumes. Financial Task Force of […]
The U.S. Treasury bond-backed token economy has recently crossed a significant milestone, now exceeding $ 2 billion in value. Among the various projects contributing to this total, Blackrock and Franklin Templeton’s tokenized funds stand out, commanding a dominant 44.95% share of the net value. Tokenized Bond Market Breaks $ 2 Billion Barrier, With …
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto enforcement skyrocketed in 2023, with more than a 50% increase in crypto-related enforcement actions compared to 2022, according to a new report. The securities regulator “continues to view cryptocurrency-related enforcement as a top priority, bringing 46 enforcement actions against various digital-asset market participants,” the report details. SEC Prioritizes […]
The number of global crypto owners surged 34% in 2023, reaching 580 million by December, a new report shows. In particular, bitcoin ownership surged 33% while Ethereum saw an even steeper rise of 39%. The report pinpoints the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol as key drivers of bitcoin […]