Weekly Report (06 – 12 Dec. 25) | What Happened This Week In Crypto

This report will provide some essential and quick news about the cryptocurrencies happening worldwide.

1) Kraken Commences FTX Payouts as Creditors Expect Resolution

Creditors who utilize Kraken have received confirmation emails that affirm the completion of the registration process, which facilitates payment processing. BitGo, which has also been chosen as a reseller, will start its process soon, but no date has been set…[continue reading]

2) German policymakers are at work developing an innovative strategy to the adoption of Bitcoin

Germany’s policymakers are currently evaluating the necessary options to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) and establish a competitive position in the digital currency market. This was a topic of discussion at a recent Blockchain Roundtable in the German Parliament. Patrick Hansen, Circle’s Senior Director of EU Strategy & Policy, disclosed this information in a post on X…[continue reading]

3) Bybit suspends Indian trade due to regulatory concerns

In response to regulatory pressures in India, Bybit, one of the most heavily utilized centralized exchanges, has suspended the majority of its services for Indian merchants. The exchange has a lengthy history of prior restrictions and will respond by further restricting services for Indian accounts this time…[continue reading]

4) Russia Cashes In 1032 Bitcoin on Record Bribery Scandal

In 2023, the Nikulinsky Court ordered the loss of 1032.1 BTC, which was considered to have been acquired through unconfirmed sources of income, at the request of the prosecutor’s office. The Bitcoin has been transferred to Russia’s treasury as a result of this seizure. The initial phase of the procedure involved the conversion of the cryptocurrency into over 1 billion rubles…[continue reading]

5) Mantra and DAMAC Group Sign $1B Tokenized Asset Plan

The Mantra blockchain allows users to tokenize DAMAC Group assets as early as 2025. The two want to make real-world asset tokenization easier for Middle Eastern consumers. High-end fashion, data centers, financial markets, catering, hotels & resorts, and manufacturing are just a few of the many industries that are touched by the multibillion-dollar DAMAC Group. The group has offices across North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe, while having its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…[continue reading]