The FATF reports only 46% of jurisdictions regulate Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) based on activities, leaving gaps exploited for fraud and money laundering. Enhanced oversight and international cooperation are urged. #Update #Crypto
Venture capital raised $149M this week, focusing on CeFi projects like @ARQ and @CrossoverMarkets. Token sales included $19.4M by USDai and $2.1M by Shade Network. #Update #Crypto $USDT
@Novig raises $75 million in Series B funding, @OneChain secures $67 million for RWA tokenization, @Kresus gets $13 million for wallet tech, and @Ledn issues $188 million in Bitcoin-backed bonds. M&A activity includes @Kraken, Monad Foundation, and @Scroll. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Mark Newton from @Fundstrat warns that 2026 may bring a 15-20% decline in the stock market, starting late February, driven by overbought tech and mid-term election cycles. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-8) ↘
@Ripple has secured a full Electronic Money Institution license in Luxembourg, enabling expansion across the EU and strengthening its regulatory footprint with over 75 licenses globally. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Chainalysis reports cryptocurrency money laundering will exceed $82 billion by 2025, driven by Chinese-language networks, highlighting the resilience of this illicit global service industry. #Update #Crypto
@Superstate secured $82 million in Series B funding led by Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global. @BitGo completed an IPO raising $212.8 million at a $2.08 billion valuation. #Update #Crypto
Venture capital dominates blockchain funding with $580M raised: @Rain secures $250M, @HabitTrade and @ZenChain each raise $10M for global expansion; strategic mergers reshape the market. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Erebor secured $350 million in funding, marking a significant investment week in crypto focused on DeFi solutions. Nine projects reported venture capital inflows. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Investment activity surged as 31 projects raised $345.3 million from December 13-20, led by @RedotPay’s $107 million round. Token sales exceeded $11 million, signaling strong investor interest. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Kalshi secures $1 billion in funding, while venture capital firms invest $1.4 billion in crypto projects this week, highlighting a focus on CeFi and DeFi sectors. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Elon Musk launches X Money, a new payment service in the X ecosystem, aiming to create a super app. XChat introduces encrypted messaging and unified inbox features. @xAI valued at $80B. #Update #Crypto $DOGE
A bipartisan US Senate draft bill proposes CFTC oversight for $XRP, reigniting debates on its classification as a commodity or security. XRP gains 4%, trading at $2.50. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Interpol, in collaboration with AFRIPOL, arrested 83 individuals across six African nations for terrorism financing and cybercrime, uncovering over $260 million in fiat and crypto-assets. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
