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Bitcoin price ‘stuck in a void between liquidity’ on NYE — Will 2025 open bring the volume?

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Sellers continue to cap Bitcoin’s rallies into the intra-day highs as BTC trades in a “void between liquidity.” from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/wECusHn

Solana adds $1B worth of stablecoins in December

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The network now holds approximately $5 billion worth of stablecoins, mostly made up of USDC. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/qA3libU

Grayscale adds AI launchpads, Solana DeFi apps to Q1 2025 top tokens

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The asset manager has added tokens including HYPE, VIRTUAL, ENA and JITO to its list of the top 20 tokens to watch. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/9I8nS50

Crypto hackers take new spin on fake job scam, dropping ‘nasty’ malware

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Rather than tricking victims into opening malware-infested PDFs or running malicious video calling software, this attack method prompts victims to fix a microphone and camrea access issue. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/HEg38K5

Michael Saylor posts Bitcoin chart, hints at impending purchase

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According to data from MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor, the company holds 444,262 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $41.4 billion. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/ZAtmb0a

Bitcoin chart pattern hints at sub $80K drop: BNB, AAVE, XMR and VIRTUAL still look strong

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A bearish chart pattern could send Bitcoin price to $76,000. What will BNB, AAVE, XMR and VIRTUAL do in the meantime? from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/301QL9X

Bitcoin dips below $94K level, bears now in control?

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Market analysts, including Arthur Hayes, have warned of deep short-term price corrections before Bitcoin establishes a new all-time high. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/GhNzD5v

Bitcoin may reach $150K or $400K in 2025, based on SBR and Fed rates — Blockware

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Bitcoin’s potential price range in 2025 is quite significant, but it bears down to three major factors, according to the crypto mining firm Blockware. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/9zEVbIa

Will ETH outperform BTC in Jan? IRS DeFi broker rules, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 22 – 28

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An analyst predicts that Ether may outperform Bitcoin in January 2025, IRS introduces new DeFi rules, and more: Hodlers Digest from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/nUKJ2qw

DeFi has 3 options if IRS rule isn't rolled back — Alex Thorn

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The United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) received more than 44,000 comments after proposing the rule. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/POdmiBV

Trump's Bitcoin policies depend on US economic standing — Ki Young Ju

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Although the US dollar has lost over 90% of its value since 1913, it continues to dominate all other fiat currencies as a store of value. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/eK65Vya

Dogecoin price ‘conservative target’ starts at $2.35 based on DOGE bull market fractal

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Fractal analysis suggests a DOGE rally above $0.35 will culminate with new all-time highs abovce $2.35. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/YpqUXG6

Buterin adopts Moo Deng, Christmas wishes of a lost $773M BTC wallet — Finance Redefined

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Howells told Cointelegraph about his legal battle to recover a lost $773 million Bitcoin hard drive, which he plans to use to finance blockchain innovation. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/k60jb5d

XRP price must reclaim $2.30 to absorb buy wall — Analyst

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Futures open interest on XRP dropped by 54% in three weeks. Is XRP gearing up for another rally? from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/rIcPTsE

Challenges for GameFi in 2025

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According to a Blockchain Game Alliance survey, 42% of respondents said that player reward models are a top benefit for attracting new users. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/0tIN9Sm

Bitcoin payments are being undermined by centralized stablecoins

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The dream of a peer-to-peer electronic cash network has been realized… but with centralized stablecoins based on USD, dammit. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/ojmUQuq

Coffee goes onchain as Agridex settles first-ever transaction on Solana

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Real-world asset tokenization could become a multitrillion-dollar industry by 2030, according to Boston Consulting Group. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/cmxZR9e

Analyst ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin in January

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Ethereum’s relative strength to Bitcoin could climb in January, which an analyst says might trigger an Ethereum “altcoin run.” from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/NhP0rvA

Hacker breaches 15 X accounts, nets $500K boosting bogus memecoins: ZachXBT

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ZachXBT says a hacker has breached 15 crypto-focused X accounts to share scam memecoins that have netted the attacker around $500,000. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/7Kvp2qf

MicroStrategy calls shareholders meeting to fund more Bitcoin purchases

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MicroStrategy has submitted a proxy filing with the SEC seeking shareholders approval to boost its Bitcoin's 21/21 Plan. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/MO12gh0

Why Ethereum maxis say ETH will be the ‘comeback kid’ of 2025

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Analysts and experts say AI agents, a swathe of major network upgrades, and regulatory improvements in the US are all things Ethereum fans can be excited about in 2025. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/OVeS61L

Crypto.com launches US institutional custody service

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The move is part of the exchange’s broader plan to expand its US presence following the election of Donald Trump. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/Sqz5ut8

Binance Australia sued, Interpol issues Red Notice for Hex founder: Law Decoded

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ASIC sues Binance Australia for misclassification of clients. Interpol targets Hex’s founder with a Red Notice. Tornado Cash updates emerge. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/Hr56xVy

Trump appoints former college football player Bo Hines to head crypto council

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Bo Hines will work under Donald Trump’s crypto and AI czar, David Sacks, on the incoming presiden’ts crypto council in a bid to “foster innovation and growth” for digital assets. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/WXxTDel

Securitize proposes BlackRock BUIDL fund as collateral for Frax USD

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According to RWA.XYZ, BlackRock's US dollar Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund has roughly $549 million in assets under management. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/aA8GYQv

SUI, BGB, ENA and VIRTUAL show strength as Bitcoin looks for direction

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Bitcoin’s recovery toward $100,000 could attract buyers to SUI, BGB, ENA, and VIRTUAL. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/nyxaB7r

Trump nominates Stephen Miran as Council of Economic Advisors chairman

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"I'm a huge believer in innovation, in powering the betterment of mankind, and increasing prosperity," Miran recently said in a podcast. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/ceXkhob

Interpol issues 'Red Notice' for Hex founder Richard Heart

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Interpol has issued a "Red Notice" for Hex founder Richard Schueler, also known as Richard Heart, for allegedly committing tax fraud and assault. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/E9LXvJ5

Former Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks takes board seat at MicroStrategy

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Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy has added three new members to its board of directors, including former Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks, who was recently rumored as a contender for the SEC Chair position. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/5z4NbT3

BTC correction ‘almost done,’ Hailey Welch speaks out, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 15 – 21

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Bitcoin correction approaching a conclusion, Hawk Tuah influencer releases statement, and more: Hodlers Digest from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/NkoKxRH

Jump Crypto subsidiary Tai Mo Shan settles with SEC for $123 million

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The ensuing fallout from the Terra ecosystem collapse eventually caused Terraform Labs to shut down following a settlement with the SEC. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/mZNsHy4

Ether ETFs poised to surge in 2025, analysts say

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Strong price performance and staking could propel Ether ETF inflows in 2025, analysts say. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/H7g2scP

Price analysis 12/20: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, LINK, TON

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A solid recovery in Bitcoin price is a hint that bulls have not given up on BTC and altcoins as they continue to buy dips below key support levels. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/UVdoKR5

Craig Wright given suspended one-year sentence for contempt of court

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A UK court ruled in March that Craig Wright was not Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but he continued to file lawsuits “based on asserted intellectual property rights.“ from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/JE9jo2U

Bitcoin DeFi project Solv to launch native token on Hyperliquid

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It will be among the first tokens to launch on Hyperliquid, a layer-1 network specializing in trading. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/6evUSFV

North Korean hackers stole $1.3B in crypto in 2024 — Chainalysis

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Hackers connected to the reclusive nation whose entities are often targeted by US sanctions reportedly doubled the amount of crypto they stole in 2023. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/Le9pFQ1

Double-digit drop in Bitcoin profit-taking metric hints it’s ‘ready’ to rally — Analyst

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Bitcoin investors realized profits as BTC price hit new all-time highs throughout November. Now that the metric has reset, new highs could be in store. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/RLGTVKl

OpenSea token airdrop rumors, CyberKongz on SEC radar: Nifty Newsletter

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OpenSea told Cointelegraph that the foundation in the Cayman Islands was a registered entity. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/o3JAWwZ

President Biden proposes ban on congressional stock trading: Report

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The President, with only a month left in office, reportedly said “nobody in the Congress should be able to make money in the stock market” while serving the United States. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/gaIQdwS

EU Securities and Markets Authority publishes final guidance for MiCA

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This final guidance calls for a commonly adopted application of the definition of “financial instrument” across EU member states. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/ivbKY1y

El Salvador grants Bitget license for Bitcoin services

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El Salvador has authorized Bitget to provide Bitcoin services in the country. The exchange is now seeking further approval to support more tokens. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/nV5yJO4

Kraken and BitGo will help distribute the first FTX payments in 2025

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More than two years after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy, the first group of FTX claimants could see recovery payments distributed as early as January. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/bO5nC3L

Bitcoin hits $106K amid heightened hopes of US Reserve status

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It comes as the Federal Reserve is expected to go ahead with a December rate cut in December, rumors that Trump may use Bitcoin as a US reserve asset from “day one” and more. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/Ufb6DEv

ETH, LINK, AAVE and BGB move higher as Bitcoin inches toward new all-time high

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Bitcoin bulls are attempting to push BTC price above teh $104,088 all-time high, and charts suggest ETH, LINK, AAVE and BGB will be the first to breakout. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/0a4SPOk

Saylor expects MARA to be ‘the next’ Bitcoin firm to join Nasdaq 100

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MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor responded to MARA Holdings' praise, suggesting the firm may be next among Bitcoin firms to join MicroStrategy on the Nasdaq 100. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/ItU7iyS

Bitcoin shrimp wallet numbers may spike 9% in the 'near future' — Analyst

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Bitcoin “shrimps” are showing firm conviction that the price of Bitcoin is going to continue its uptrend, according to a crypto analyst. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/SnhIGiQ

Bitcoin ‘demand shocks’ looming, Ripple stablecoin, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 8 – 14

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Sygnum Bank say surging institutional inflows could cause Bitcoin “demand shocks” in 2025, Ripple stablecoin news, and more: Hodlers Digest from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/fzyQscJ

Thailand should study crypto to remain relevant — former Thailand PM

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Excluding memecoins, there are currently tens of thousands of cryptocurrency tokens and coins, with more being developed every day. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/M98zhQi

Coinbase faces $1B lawsuit over wBTC delisting

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BiT Global is suing Coinbase for $1 billion, claiming unfair practices after it delisted wBTC to promote its own competing product, cbBTC. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/RzWaxbm

Price analysis 12/13: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, LINK, SHIB

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Bitcoin is facing selling above $100,000, but the repeated retest of a resistance level increases the likelihood of a breakout. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/w23pYOV