Author: Cointelegraph By Ezra Reguerra

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Monthly Bitcoin ATM additions in Australia hit 29-month streak

Australia has a total of 1,359 Bitcoin ATMs, which is about 3.5% of all crypto ATMs in the world. Source link

Bitcoin Runes loses all momentum by 2024 end

The Bitcoin Runes protocol, which had a daily transaction count of over 750,000 on April 23, now struggled to reach 100,000 in December. Source link

Hong Kong stablecoins bill advances to the Legislative Council

The bill includes licensing requirements for stablecoin issuers, offering and marketing restrictions and broader consumer protections. Source link

Ethereum NFTs drive weekly volume to $304M, NFT promoters face fraud charges: Nifty Newsletter

Ethereum NFT collections surged, driving weekly sales volumes above $300 million. Source link

NFTs in 2024: Surviving challenges, embracing growth, eyeing the future

NFT projects encountered numerous setbacks in 2024, but many remain hopeful that the asset class will stage a comeback. Source link

Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ crypto risks but urges regulation

Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities. Source link

Google to require FCA registration for crypto ads targeting the UK

Google said that advertisers who want to promote crypto exchanges and software wallets in the United Kingdom must be registered with the FCA. Source link

Nigerian SEC tightens crypto marketing rules

The SEC’s new rules on digital asset promotions aim to “curb the menace” of social media influencers promoting unregulated crypto products. Source link

MiCA-compliant stablecoins dominate European market — Kaiko

A Kaiko and Bitvavo report highlighted the growth of crypto in Europe as regulatory frameworks have emerged in the region. Source link

Crypto trends shaping the Middle East’s blockchain future

Web3 professionals pointed toward talent and capital, Shariah-compliant crypto services and dirham-pegged stablecoins when asked about crypto trends in the Middle East. Source link