Reports. 

2024 marked a transformative year for the European cryptocurrency market with euro-denominated trade volumes surging to a multi-year high in November. Exchanges catering to the region capitalized on this growth, listing a record number of Euro-denominated trading pairs to meet growing demand.

The past few months in financial markets have been punctuated by short periods of volatility. In August, crypto prices plunged as traders grappled with shifting macroeconomic conditions around the globe. Despite the intermittent volatility and the typical lower volumes over the summer months, there were some bright spots. Altcoins gained traction towards the end of the quarter as liquidity conditions improved. Meanwhile, BTC ETFs’ trade volumes and inflows remained robust amid market uncertainty and large liquidations.

Korea stands as a technological powerhouse and a significant player in the global cryptocurrency landscape. This report explores regional crypto market trends and examines the historical factors that have influenced the development of Korea’s domestic exchanges and key players over time.

The past few months have been challenging, with Mt. Gox repayments putting pressure on the market and ETFs losing traction despite ETH ETF approvals. However, there were positive surprises, including filings for two spot SOL ETFs and a positive outlook for crypto in emerging markets like Turkey.

Despite its early adoption advantage, Japan’s crypto market faces unique challenges. This report explores regional crypto market trends and examines the historical factors that have influenced the development of Japan’s domestic exchanges and key players over time.

In 2021, El Salvador became the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, cementing Latin America’s crypto-friendly reputation. In this report we will explore trends in trading activity across LATAM, looking into the leading exchanges, most popular crypto assets, and major developments for this region on the rise.