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Boerse Stuttgart receives first crypto license in Germany under MiCA

Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody became Germany’s first fully licensed crypto asset service provider under the EU’s MiCA framework, just two weeks after it came into full effect. Source link

Bitcoin DeFi TVL up 2,000% amid bumper 2024 for BTC price, adoption

The 22-fold increase was attributed to Bitcoin staking developments, the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US and BTC’s soaring prices during 2024. Source link

Bitcoin correlation with Nasdaq soars as CPI fears intensify

“Higher-than-expected inflation could trigger equity market volatility, potentially dragging Bitcoin lower,” Bitfinex’ head of derivatives told Cointelegraph. Source link

Decentralized platforms may benefit from strict US crypto tax laws

The reporting requirements present a “real risk of pushing users toward decentralized platforms,” according to industry insiders. Source link

20% of Gen Z, Alpha sees crypto as retirement alternative: Report

More than 40% of the young generations have already invested in cryptocurrency, showing a “generational shift” in financial planning, according to Bitget Research. Source link

XRP hits 7-year high as optimism outweighs SEC appeal concerns

XRP’s rally to a seven-year high came amid the SEC’s latest filing to appeal a court ruling in its partially unsuccessful case against Ripple Labs. Source link

Brickken secures $2.5M to expand tokenized assets platform in Europe

Brickken has already tokenized over $250 million worth of assets in less than two years as it prepares to launch enterprise-grade AI agents. Source link

Italy’s largest bank enters crypto market with $1M Bitcoin investment

Intesa Sanpaolo has become Italy’s first bank to make a Bitcoin investment after buying more than $1 million worth of BTC during a period of growing institutional interest. Source link

US, Japan, South Korea warn of rising North Korean crypto hacking threats

North Korea-affiliated hackers stole at least $1.34 billion worth of digital assets in 2024. Source link

Solana, XRP ETFs could attract billions in new investment — JPMorgan

Solana ETF applications are nearing the deadline for a preliminary decision before the end of January, days after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. Source link