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Crypto.com users can convert over 20+ cryptocurrencies to hotel points. The company initially offered the new function in the UK, the EU, and Switzerland. Crypto.com has introduced a revolutionary new partnership with Accor’s loyalty program, ALL, whereby users can convert their cryptocurrency into points that can be used for their travel. This partnership is unprecedented and aims to revolutionize the travel experience. Crypto.com users will be able to easily use their digital...

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are turning to meme coins over traditional assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Binance Coin (BNB), according to the latest study conducted by Binance. The findings, released on December 18 as part of the Binance Global User Survey, sampled over 27,000 customers across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Meme Coins Outpace Bitcoin and Ethereum Binance revealed that 16% of respondents reported holding meme coins, making them the most-owned...

Ethereum may reclaim market supremacy in 2025. Rising inflows into ETH ETFs indicate growing investor confidence. The most recent report from Matrixport says Ethereum is expected to bounce back in 2025, with a huge fall that happened toward the end of the year in 2024. The report states that surging inflation will act as a catalyst for ETH to reclaim its previous strength. It also notes that rising interest from institutional investors in the ETF will play a role in this recovery. This will...

The suspect took $300K in cryptocurrency by accessing passenger phones. Hussein is facing theft, fraud, and money laundering accusations. A Scottsdale man accused of impersonating an Uber driver was arrested for allegedly ripping off $300,000 in cryptocurrency from two different passengers. Scottsdale detectives and U.S. authorities booked Nuruhussein Hussein on December 11. Secret Service agents. He now faces charges of theft, fraud, and money laundering. Incidents took place outside the W...

Federally approved digital asset securities platform Prometheum has filed a defamation lawsuit against crypto commentator Matthew Blumberg. The dispute stems from a November 6 post on X, where the critic accused the firm of operating “an illegal unregistered commodities exchange” and engaging in shady dealings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Free Speech or Defamation? Prometheum’s complaint, filed in the New York Supreme Court, argues that Blumberg’s...

The Federal Court of Australia has imposed an $8 million fine on Bit Trade, the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken in the country, for offering an unapproved margin lending product to local customers. The penalty follows allegations by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) that the firm violated financial regulations by failing to assess customer suitability for the product. Legal Implications The credit facility, which enabled users to...

BingX launches CreatorX Program to empower content creators, offering incentives, exposure, and collaboration in the crypto industry. BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched its CreatorX Program to empower content creators. This initiative aims to inspire individuals passionate about blockchain and cryptocurrency. This way, the program will provide structure for incentives, exposure, and collaboration. This will allow creators to succeed in the growing crypto industry. As...

According to the second annual Global Survey on Crypto and Web3 by Consensys, emerging markets are spearheading global cryptocurrency adoption. The report reveals that countries like Nigeria, South Africa, and the Philippines are driving significant growth in awareness, ownership, and participation in crypto-related activities. Emerging Markets at The Forefront The survey shows that 93% of people globally are aware of cryptocurrencies, with 51% claiming to understand them....

INX One makes RWA trading easier with simple Buy Assets. Users can access tokenized securities, RWAs, and more than 100 cryptocurrencies. INX Digital Company Inc., a regulated digital securities and cryptocurrency trading platform, has launched the Buy Assets feature on INX One. This feature streamlines and expands access to real-world asset trading, offering a seamless and accessible experience for both retail and institutional investors. This feature enables users to trade more than 100...

NuDEX’s testnet competition allows the chance to win $5,000. The platform’s new technology makes trading faster and keeps it private. On 10th December, Bitcoin was falling back to around $94,000 after briefly going above $100,000. The world is seeing the wild changes in the crypto markets. Though most are of the view that it is just a slight hiatus before the subsequent surge of Bitcoin, some argue that it is the right time. They actually feel good about the market. For instance, in 2025,...