Bruce
Good evening and welcome to today's edition of Web3 Daily Update. I'm Bruce, bringing you the latest and most important news from the cryptocurrency world. Let's dive into today's headlines.
Bruce
As of December 12, 2024, the cryptocurrency market has a total market capitalization of 3.83 trillion dollars, showing a modest increase of 0.396% from yesterday. However, overall trading volume has decreased by 10.9%, totaling 304.87 billion dollars.
Bruce
Bitcoin is trading at 101,570 dollars, reflecting a 1.79% increase, while Ethereum is priced at 3,963 dollars, up by 5.33%. Together, these two cryptocurrencies account for 65% of the total market capitalization, indicating their dominance in the sector.
Cassie
Turning to the top performers today, BLOCKv has surged by 179%, while Travala.com and Strips Finance have also shown impressive gains. Our analysis indicates that these upward trends may reflect a broader recovery in investor confidence.
Bruce
In regulatory news, the Australian Federal Court has fined Bit Trade 8 million Australian dollars, approximately 5.1 million US dollars, for failing to comply with design and distribution obligations as well as operating as a credit provider without a license.
Cassie
This ruling highlights the increasing scrutiny that cryptocurrency exchanges are under in Australia, setting a precedent for compliance that could influence other markets globally.
Cassie
In investment news, BlackRock has proposed allocating 1% to 2% of multi-asset portfolios to Bitcoin, spurred by recent price surges and favorable political support for cryptocurrencies in the United States.
Bruce
With BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF assets surpassing 50 billion dollars, this move could catalyze institutional interest in cryptocurrencies, potentially reshaping the financial landscape.
Cassie
In Ukraine, plans are underway to establish a legal framework for cryptocurrencies by early 2025, aiming to provide clear regulatory guidance for exchanges and investors.
Cassie
Avalanche has successfully raised 250 million dollars through a token sale, which will support the upcoming Avalanche 9000 upgrade intended to enhance scalability and reduce transaction costs.
Bruce
According to recent reports, Bitcoin could see a significant price increase by 2025, driven by institutional capital inflows. Experts believe that participation by sovereign wealth funds will accelerate this trend.
Cassie
CryptoQuant analysts suggest that Ethereum's price might rise substantially due to increased demand and on-chain activities, potentially surpassing the 5,000 dollar mark if current dynamics persist.
Bruce
As we wrap up today's broadcast, it is evident that the cryptocurrency market is evolving rapidly, with significant developments across regulatory, investment, and technological fronts. Thank you for joining us, and stay tuned for more updates tomorrow.
Bruce
Product Head at MLion
Cassie
Operations Head at MLion