Global crackdowns target crypto scams and AI deepfake fraud  

The incoming Trump administration’s crypto regulations and the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path remain the biggest factors influencing Bitcoin’s price trajectory.

Kazakhstan shut down 36 illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, seizing $112 million in assets and advancing Anti-Money Laundering efforts alongside its upcoming digital tenge launch.

Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, a pro-crypto US president, broader adoption and increased ETF uptake could push Ether to hit $12,000 this year, says a crypto researcher.