Luxury jeweler Messika now accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and Solana payments across its global boutiques and online store through a partnership with Lunu Pay, joining other high-end brands embracing cryptocurrency transactions.
Cboe Global Markets has launched cash-settled Bitcoin index futures (XBTF) based on the FTSE Bitcoin Reduced Value Index, expanding its crypto derivatives suite that includes spot Bitcoin ETFs and ETF options.
Copper integrates Circle’s USDC stablecoin for institutional trading, allowing secure off-exchange conversions and instant settlement while maintaining custody via ClearLoop technology.
Litecoin (LTC) gains institutional exposure with new listing on regulated digital asset exchange WebSea, signaling growing mainstream adoption of the payment-focused cryptocurrency.
BlockDAG emerges as a revolutionary newcomer while Solana, Chainlink, and Binance Coin maintain dominance as must-watch crypto assets in 2025. These projects showcase diverse innovations across scalability, oracles, and exchange ecosystems.
Tether (USDT) has experienced an unusual price surge above its $1 peg, sparking market speculation. Analysts examine the potential causes including increased demand, market volatility, and liquidity dynamics.
While Cardano shows steady 15% growth supported by whale accumulation, Mutuum Finance’s explosive $7.2M presale and promised 140% launch returns position it as a potentially stronger performer for 2025.
RockawayX has raised $125 million to fund early-stage Solana projects with a focus on yield-generating applications, building on its previous successful investments that delivered 5x returns.
Fantasy Pepe’s presale raised $200,000 in hours by combining football prediction markets, meme culture, and AI technology into a blockchain platform where users stake tokens on AI-managed football clubs for potential rewards.
Blockchain employment (300,000 jobs) significantly trails AI (1.5 million jobs), but could reach 1 million positions by 2030 as regulatory clarity improves and blockchain-AI integration accelerates.
