Prez Murmu lauds BIT Mesra’s contribution to science and Tech
President Droupadi Murmu graced the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra on Saturday, commending its legacy of academic excellence and innovation.
Crypto Almanac 2024, released by CIFDAQ, an AI-based blockchain ecosystem, has unveiled an in-depth analysis of the dynamic digital assets market.
Statesman News Service | New Delhi | December 30, 2024 3:13 pm
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The year 2025 for the crypto world is expected to be a year of consolidation, innovation, and strategic growth, according to Crypto Almanac 2024.
Crypto Almanac 2024, released by CIFDAQ, an AI-based blockchain ecosystem, has unveiled an in-depth analysis of the dynamic digital assets market.
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It said the tokenization market is forecasted to grow into a $10–16 trillion sector by 2030, with early adoption of tokenized treasuries, commodities, and securities paving the way for mainstream trading platforms.
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Regulatory sandboxes in jurisdictions like Singapore and Hong Kong are expected to accelerate this trend.
It said payment giants such as PayPal, Visa, and Stripe are integrating blockchain technology to streamline cross-border transactions and treasury operations. This is expected to drive stablecoin adoption, with volumes rivaling major payment networks.
Further, the broader regulatory reforms, including the launch of new ETFs for assets like Solana and XRP, will encourage institutional participation while fostering compliant DeFi platforms.
It highlighted that in 2024, memecoins like Dogecoin (+253%) and Shiba Inu (+110%) led the market in speculative growth, reflecting strong community engagement.
AI Integration and DePIN Projects gained traction, with Fetch.ai (+92%) and Bittensor (+70%) demonstrating the increasing role of AI in blockchain automation.
Gaming and Metaverse Tokens such as BEAM (+64%) and GALA (+17%) continued to thrive, fueled by play-to-earn models and virtual world innovations, it said.
On the global parameter, US approved Bitcoin ETFs in February, attracting over 1 million BTC in inflows, surpassing gold ETFs’ six-year achievements.
Ethereum ETFs debuted in July, broadening altcoin adoption and solidifying Ethereum’s role in institutional finance.
The UAE eliminated crypto taxes in October, fostering industry growth and innovation.
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President Droupadi Murmu graced the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra on Saturday, commending its legacy of academic excellence and innovation.
The "Reel Making" challenge at WAVES 2025 has received over 3,300 entries from across India and 20 countries. Through this initiative, launched under the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), the Government of India aims to focus on its "Create in India" vision, empowering both domestic and international talent to contribute to the growing global content creation scene.
The Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE), under the National Water Mission (NWM), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), organized the day-long workshop focusing on the domestic water sector.
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