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Bitvavo has established itself as the main Cryptocurrency exchange platform in euros worldwide. Capturing almost 50% of the volume of operations denominated in this currency. According to Kaiko’s annual report.
This leadership places Bitvavo above competitors such as Kraken, Coinbase and Binance, in a year marked by the growth of demand for cryptocurrencies in Europe.
With over 350 digital assets available and the most liquid markets in EUR-Spot pairs, Bitvavo has also led the sector’s expansion by adding over 100 new assets during 2024. Its strategy has attracted both retail and institutional users, standing out for fees competitive and a diverse product offering.
Bitvavo CEO Mark Nuvelstijn said: “This performance validates our strategy and reinforces our position as the preferred choice in Europe. “The upcoming MiCA license in 2025 will further strengthen consumer confidence, driving market growth.”
Crypto Projects Draw Over Billion in Funding Following Trump Victory
Since Donald Trump’s election victory, the cryptocurrency industry has seen a boom in investment. Reaching more than USD 1.3 billion in venture capital funds between November and December. According to data from DeFiLlama. This increase reflects renewed optimism regarding a potential more favorable regulatory environment under the incoming administration.
Among the main beneficiaries is the Avalanche Foundation, which raised $250 million through a private token sale. These funds will support its upcoming upgrade, Avalanche9000, designed to improve scalability and reduce costs across its blockchain network.
Investor interest has focused primarily on infrastructure projects, which received more than $500 million. Likewise, the DeFi sector raised around $150 million, with companies like USDX Money securing $45 million in financing.
MicroStrategy sparks speculation about a new Bitcoin purchase
Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, has generated rumors about a possible new Bitcoin acquisition after an enigmatic message on social networks. In a recent tweet, Saylor hinted that a green marker might be missing from the SaylorTracker, an indicator that traditionally flags Bitcoin purchases made by the company.
In recent weeks, MicroStrategy has expanded its reserves to more than 171,000 BTC, with an investment exceeding $15 billion. If this new acquisition is confirmed, it would be the first since the company was included in the Nasdaq 100 index, an achievement that highlights its growing relevance in the technology and financial markets.
The inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 has also fueled expectations that MicroStrategy could enter the prestigious S&P 500. According to analyst James Van Straten, reaching this milestone will depend on the company posting positive earnings in the coming quarters.
Van Straten predicts that, with FASB accounting adjustments and a Bitcoin price of $120,000, MicroStrategy could qualify to join the S&P 500 as soon as the second quarter of 2025.
OpenSea generates expectations of a Token and Airdrop launch
Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has fueled speculation about an upcoming token launch and possible airdrop after officially registering in the Cayman Islands. This news was spread on December 14 by Waleswoosh, a pseudonymous researcher of the Azuki NFT collection, who shared a screenshot of the record.
Although OpenSea has not made any official announcement, many users believe that this move could indicate a strategy to reward its community.
Speculation is also fueled by comments from OpenSea co-founder and CEO Devin Finzer, who in November promised the relaunch of a revamped version of the platform by December. Although without offering specific details.
While some users expect an airdrop similar to that of competitors such as Blur and Magic Eden, which used tokens to reward and incentivize their users, others are skeptical due to OpenSea’s operations in the United States. Which could limit this strategy. However, your registration in the Cayman Islands could facilitate these actions.
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