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Japan’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Coincheck, has made history by listing on Nasdaq. After months of preparation and coordination with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Coincheck shares are now trading on one of the world’s most prestigious stock exchanges.

On December 5, 2024, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of former PayPal COO David Sacks as the White House "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar." This move signals a major shift in U.S. policy on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has confirmed that users from China can trade using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). However, the platform has no plans to support the yuan.

Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at Coinbase, expressed optimism that the newly elected U.S. government will prioritize cryptocurrency laws immediately after Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.

The Hong Kong government is preparing to exempt private investment firms, hedge funds, and family offices from taxes on income earned through cryptocurrency transactions.

Recognized for top-tier security, WhiteBIT is now the first crypto exchange to achieve CCSS Level 3 certification by CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4). cer.live recognizes the exchange as one of the most secure platforms in the industry.

The Czech Republic is gearing up to attract significant European cryptocurrency investments. Recent reforms aimed at fostering blockchain and crypto development could turn the country into a leading digital destination.

The popular NFT collection Pudgy Penguins has introduced its official coin. The cryptocurrency, named PENGU, is set to launch in December 2024.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is set to significantly tighten regulations on the cryptocurrency market. Under a newly proposed framework, most companies working with digital assets will be required to obtain a financial services license.

Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong has publicly opposed the employment of former SEC officials by legal firms, particularly those involved in targeting the cryptocurrency industry.

XRP’s meteoric rise caused a stir in the crypto community. The cryptocurrency surpassed major players like Solana and Tether, even briefly securing the third spot in market capitalization. What’s driving this growth?

Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s Mad Money, has endorsed the notion of cryptocurrency ownership as a safeguard against rising national debt, though he admitted there’s no solid proof that crypto can offer any real protection.