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The year ahead: 10 crypto predictions for 2024

What's next in the crypto universe? Buckle up, because we've got 10 tantalizing predictions for the coming year. While we can't guarantee the future, we've crafted these bold forecasts based on our best-informed insights. Download the full report for the nitty-gritty, but remember, the crypto world is as complex as it gets, and nothing here is financial advice.

1. Bitcoin skyrocket: Brace yourself for Bitcoin smashing records, soaring above $80,000.

2. ETF extravaganza: Spot bitcoin ETFs take the stage, poised to become the most successful ETF launch in history.

3. Coinbase on fire: Coinbase's revenue doubles, blowing Wall Street predictions out of the water by at least 10 times.

4. Stablecoin takeover: Move over, Visa! More transactions settle with stablecoins than the traditional payment giant.

5. J.P. Morgan jumps in: Wall Street gets its crypto groove on as J.P. Morgan tokenizes a fund, embracing the wave of real-world asset tokenization.

6. Ethereum's epic rise: Ethereum's revenue more than doubles to a whopping $5 billion, thanks to the crypto applications craze.

7. Swift NFTs: Taylor Swift dives into the crypto pool, launching NFTs to connect with fans in groundbreaking ways.

8. Crypto-powered assistants: AI assistants step up their game, using crypto for online payments, cementing it as the internet's go-to currency.

9. Prediction markets surge: Over $100 million gets staked in prediction markets, the emerging "killer app" of the crypto world.

10. Ethereum upgrade: A major Ethereum blockchain upgrade slashes average transaction costs below $0.01, paving the way for mainstream adoption.

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Coinbase global expansion

Coinbase is broadening its crypto horizon by launching spot trading internationally, catering to users cautious of U.S. regulatory uncertainties. Institutional investors can now dive into spot trading, featuring Bitcoin and Ether, aligning with Coinbase's derivatives focus for a more dynamic market. Despite regulatory challenges, Coinbase's global expansion reflects a strategic move to navigate the evolving crypto landscape.

Spot trading kickoff: Institutional investors can now engage in spot trading on the international platform, starting with Bitcoin and Ether paired against the USDC stablecoin. This complements Coinbase's focus on derivatives, aiming for a more dynamic market.

Navigating regulatory challenges: Amid legal skirmishes with the SEC and a broader regulatory fog, Coinbase charts a strategic course for global expansion, seizing opportunities in the evolving crypto landscape.

More headlines…

Trump: Former President Donald Trump's latest foray into NFTs, with a "Mugshot" collection linked to his 2020 election controversy, caused a significant dip in the prices of his earlier NFTs.

North Korea: In 2023, the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group emerged as a formidable player in cybercrime, accounting for nearly 20% of crypto losses, exceeding $300 million, as reported by the blockchain security platform Immunefi, underscoring the group's persistent threat despite an overall reduction in major crypto hacking incidents during the year.

Funding: a16z and Founders Fund lead $13.5 million round for crypto onboarding startup Dynamic Labs.

Data: MetaMask was caught using single-pixel tracking to harvest data from users.