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Bitcoin mining companies MARA and Hut 8 have significantly increased their Bitcoin holdings, with MARA purchasing a total of 15,574 BTC for approximately $1.53 billion, raising its treasury to 44,394 BTC valued at over $4.4 billion. Hut 8 added 990 BTC for about $100 million, bringing its total to 10,096 BTC. Both firms rank among the top six publicly traded companies by Bitcoin holdings, despite recent declines in their stock prices amid a broader market downturn.
By 2025, the crypto landscape will undergo a significant transformation, with Bitcoin poised to become a global reserve asset, potentially surpassing $200,000. Decentralized finance (DeFi) will gain mainstream traction, driven by influential figures, while decentralized AI protocols and fair launches will redefine innovation and ownership in the sector. Regulatory frameworks will emerge, fostering institutional investment and positioning regions like the EU, Hong Kong, and Singapore as crypto hubs.
Micron Technology, Inc. specializes in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and marketing, focusing on memory products and systems. Its sales are primarily driven by IT infrastructure (36.7%), mobile devices (23.4%), and storage media (16.4%), with a global presence across 11 production sites. The company generates 50.2% of its sales in the United States, followed by Taiwan (17.4%) and China (14%).
OKX Web3 has launched a Dune dashboard to enhance transparency in decentralized exchange (DEX) activities, highlighting Solana's dominance with over 45 million trades and $10 billion in transaction volume. The dashboard reveals daily volumes between $200 million and $300 million, with 200,000 to 300,000 active addresses, showcasing the dynamic nature of the DEX ecosystem. This initiative reflects OKX's commitment to improving transparency and user experience in the crypto space.
World Liberty Financial, backed by Donald Trump's family, has swapped approximately $10 million worth of Coinbase's wrapped bitcoin (cbBTC) for WBTC, a rival token used in decentralized finance. This move follows Coinbase's decision to delist WBTC, leading to a lawsuit from BiT Global, a custodian involved with WBTC. Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain and a recent adviser to World Liberty Financial, has been linked to the controversy surrounding WBTC, although he denies any wrongdoing.
Hong Kong's securities regulator has approved four new cryptocurrency exchanges—Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology—enhancing its status as a digital asset hub. This decision follows a surge in Bitcoin prices and reflects the city's commitment to a robust regulatory framework while balancing investor protection and business growth. The newly licensed platforms must meet strict operational conditions, joining three previously approved exchanges and signaling a trend toward regulatory maturity in the crypto space.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has licensed four new virtual asset trading platforms, bringing the total to seven. The approved firms underwent rigorous inspections focusing on client asset protection, KYC processes, and cybersecurity. Eleven more platforms are awaiting approval, with the SFC planning to issue licenses in batches through 2026 to enhance regulation and promote blockchain technology.
HashKey Group launched its Ethereum layer-2 mainnet, HashKey Chain, on December 18, following a successful testnet that registered over 860,000 wallets and recorded 24.72 million transactions. The mainnet achieved 400 transactions per second and low gas fees, enhancing the user experience for decentralized applications. This launch coincides with Hong Kong's regulatory advancements in cryptocurrency, including a proposed stablecoin bill and the approval of four new virtual asset trading platforms.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has granted conditional licenses to four crypto exchanges: Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology. These platforms must complete third-party security assessments and address any identified issues before fully operating, bringing the total licensed exchanges in Hong Kong to seven. The SFC aims to protect investors while fostering growth in the crypto sector through rigorous compliance and regulatory standards.
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has granted licenses to four new virtual asset trading platforms, increasing the total to seven that can serve retail customers. The licensed firms, which include Accumulus GBA Technology Ltd and DFX Labs Company Ltd, underwent rigorous inspections to ensure compliance with global security standards. The SFC aims to balance investor protection with the growth of the virtual asset ecosystem, with plans to consider 11 more platforms for licensing by year-end.
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