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💰 Syrian research explores Bitcoin legislation to stabilize currency amid challenges
The Syrian Center for Economic Research (SCER) has outlined an ambitious proposal to integrate Bitcoin into the Middle Eastern country’s financial system. The proposal seeks to legitimize Bitcoin for various purposes, including trading and mining. It suggests a digital version of the Syrian pound backed by assets like gold, US dollars, and Bitcoin.
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💰 Bitwise Pursues Approval for Groundbreaking Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF
Bitwise, one of the largest asset managers in the U.S., has filed for clearance to launch an ETF tracking the performance of companies holding bitcoin as a reserve asset. The instrument, called Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, would own stocks of companies having more than 1,000 BTC.
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💰 Bitcoin accumulator addresses acquire 225k BTC in December amid significant sell pressure
Bitcoin’s (BTC) accumulator addresses showed a sharp increase in demand during December, with 225,280 BTC in net acquisitions by these investors as of Dec. 23, according to CryptoQuant. On the other hand, total sell-side liquidity — the amount of Bitcoin available for selling in exchanges and exchange-traded funds — fell by approximately 590,000 BTC during the same period.
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💰 Metaplanet adds another 619 BTC to its holdings
Japanese Bitcoin-focused firm Metaplanet has significantly increased its crypto portfolio following its recent US market expansion. On Dec. 23, the company, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and trading on the US OTCQX Market as MTPLF, said it acquired 619.70 BTC for 9.5 billion yen ($60.7 million). This purchase increases its total Bitcoin holdings to 1,761.98 BTC, currently valued at $169.2 million.
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🇺🇸 SEC Commissioner predicts early improvements for crypto ETFs under new leadership
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETF) changes, such as in-kind redemptions and staking permission for Ethereum (ETH) products, are likely to happen “early on” under a new US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) administration. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce shared during an interview for Coinage that these matters may arrive for a regulator review as soon as Paul Atkins takes the role of chairperson.
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💰 Bitcoin pullback mirrors 2020 reversal 250 days post-halving, it then rose 140%
Bitcoin’s price appears to be pulling back approximately 250 days after the April 2024 halving, aligning with patterns observed following the May 2020 halving. Historical charts show a notable climb following the May 2020 event, which reversed briefly after about 250 days by around 30%. Following the retracement, Bitcoin increased by 140% over the next 290 days. The last cycle’s all-time high was 546 days after the halving.
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💰 BlackRock’s IBIT becomes decade’s top ETF for inflows, surpassing all rivals
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) IBIT became the most successful ETF launch in over 10 years, following the $418.8 million in net flows registered on Dec. 16. Nate Geraci, CEO of The ETF Store, highlighted that IBIT had beaten approximately 2,850 ETFs.
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💰 Riot Platforms increases its bitcoin holdings by over 5,000 BTC
Riot Platforms announced on Friday that it had acquired 5,117 bitcoin between Dec. 10 and Dec. 12, 2024. The bitcoin miner's most recent acquisition of the largest digital asset came in at approximately $510 million, at an average price of approximately $99,669 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. The company has now increased its total bitcoin holdings to 16,728.
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💰 Bitcoin recovers $100k price level as expectations of Fed rate cut rise
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed the $101,000 threshold after a 3% surge in the hours following November’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers, which came within the 2.7% expectations. The rally has fueled investor confidence, with a 98% probability now assigned to a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week, potentially bringing the US benchmark interest rate to 4.33%.
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🇮🇷 Iran Embraces Crypto Regulation to Counter Economic Sanctions
Iran is shifting its stance on digital currencies, focusing on regulation rather than imposing restrictions, according to Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati. Speaking at a Tehran event, Hemmati highlighted the government’s plan to mitigate the economic risks of digital currencies while leveraging their potential benefits. He emphasized the Central Bank of Iran’s authority in managing digital assets and underscored their potential to foster youth employment, boost economic assets, and counteract sanctions.
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💰 Elon Musk impressed by El Salvador’s over $300 million unrealized profit in Bitcoin
El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele is celebrating the country’s success as its Bitcoin holdings surpass $300 million in unrealized profit. In a Dec. 5 post on X (formerly Twitter), Bukele shared a screenshot showing that the country’s Bitcoin holdings reached over $600 million. This spike came as Bitcoin’s price surged past $100,000, hitting an all-time high of $103,465.81.
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📊 NYSE files to list Bitwise’s Bitcoin and Ethereum mixed ETP
NYSE Arca filed a 19b-4 Form to list a Bitwise exchange-traded product (ETP) offering direct spot exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), weighted by their market capitalization. According to a Bitwise statement, the proposed Bitcoin-Ether ETP aims at simplifying portfolio allocation for investors seeking exposure to the crypto market’s most established assets. Its market-cap weighting ensures that the fund dynamically adjusts to reflect these assets’ evolving dominance.
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💰 VanEck extends zero-fee waiver for HODL Bitcoin ETF to $2.5 billion or 2026
VanEck has extended the fee waiver for its HODL spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the first $2.5 billion in assets or until Jan. 10, 2026, according to a Nov. 25 statement. This marks a significant extension from the previous fee waiver deadline of March 31, 2025, based on the $1.5 billion asset cap. According to Farside’s data, HODL’s net asset value is approximately $1.33 billion, reflecting a 124% increase since its inception.
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💰 Institutions using Bitcoin to support pension funds, adding BTC to loans
Newmarket Capital has completed a loan that combines traditional real estate financing with Bitcoin collateral, introducing a novel approach to lending reported on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Nov. 22. The loan refinances a 63-unit multifamily property in Philadelphia and incorporates 20 Bitcoin into the collateral package.
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📣 Securitize Unveils Vault System to Revolutionize Institutional Defi Liquidity
Securitize has rolled out its S-Token Vault, utilizing ERC4626 technology to elevate liquidity and streamline portfolio management for institutions holding tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). This S-Token Vault offers institutional investors a way to tap into liquidity through DEUSD while maintaining the benefits of their original investments.
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💰 Tether transfers 7,629 bitcoin to strategic reserve account, onchain data shows
Tether, the issuer of the largest fiat-backed stablecoin, has sent 7,629 BTC — worth approximately $700 million — to its bitcoin reserve address, according to onchain data from Arkham Intelligence. The tokens were sent from sister exchange Bitfinex’s hot wallet approximately an hour ago at 14:00 UTC. This is the largest transaction sent to Tether’s strategic bitcoin reserve since March 2024, when it transferred 8,888.88 BTC, according to BitInfoCharts.
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💰 Strive Asset Management files for innovative bitcoin bond ETF aiming to disrupt traditional investing
Strive Asset Management, founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has filed a request with US regulators to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to provide exposure to “Bitcoin Bonds,” according to a Dec. 26 filing. The Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF will target convertible bonds issued by companies like MicroStrategy that have invested significant portions of their capital in Bitcoin (BTC). These companies utilize the proceeds of such bonds to purchase Bitcoin.
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🇸🇻 El Salvador touts 💰 Bitcoin success in talks with China
El Salvador showcased its Bitcoin achievements during a meeting between Vice President Félix Ulloa Jr. and Zhang Yanhui, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China. On Dec. 23, Vice President Ulloa emphasized how Bitcoin has transformed El Salvador into a symbol of financial freedom. He noted that the country’s state reserves now include over 6,217 BTC, valued at over $500 million.
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📣 Elon Musk’s SpaceX uses stablecoins to hedge against foreign exchange risks
SpaceX uses stablecoins to dodge foreign exchange risks, Silicon Valley venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya said in the All-In podcast on Friday. Foreign exchange risk refers to the risk of losses that could arise from drastic fluctuations in a currency. For example, if a U.S. company has customers in Brazil that pay in Real (BRL), the company could stand to lose money when converting to U.S. dollars.
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📣 More than 100 crypto hedge funds report banking hurdles in the past 3 years
Around 120 hedge funds engaged in crypto reported hurdles in accessing banking services over the three years, The Wall Street Journal reported on Dec. 20. The number represents roughly 75% of 160 hedge funds recently surveyed by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA).
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💰 Bitcoin falls to $100,000 following hawkish FOMC despite 25bp rate cut
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a low of $100,300 following hawkish comments by Fed chair Jerome Powell during the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC). Markets retreated lower despite the expected 25 basis point cut in the US interest rate, bringing the rate to the 4.5% to 4.75% range. Bitcoin was trading at $100,740 as of press time, down 5.7% over the past 24 hours, based on CryptoSlate data.
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🇺🇸 Donald Trump reportedly plans to leverage $200 billion US Treasury fund for 💰 Bitcoin reserves
US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), according to Satoshi Act Fund founder Dennis Porter. On Dec. 15, Porter shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that Trump plans to use the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) to implement this strategy after his inauguration.
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💰 Alabama state auditor calls to establish Bitcoin reserve
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has proposed that Alabama create a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve to ensure its continued leadership in crypto adoption. He argued that such a move would diversify the state’s assets, attract crypto-focused businesses, and establish Alabama as a pioneer in the digital asset space.
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🇷🇺 Russian lawmaker proposes strategic Bitcoin reserve to counter geopolitical challenges
A member of Russia’s State Duma has proposed the creation of a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, positioning the crypto as a tool to counter economic sanctions and ensure financial stability, local media reported on Dec. 9. The proposal, introduced by Anton Tkachev of the Novye Lyudi party, reflects a growing interest in leveraging digital assets amid restricted access to global financial systems.
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🇦🇺 Australia intensifies crypto ATM oversight to curb money laundering risks
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has intensified efforts to enforce Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) regulations among crypto ATM providers. Despite the country having around 400 registered crypto exchanges, only a small portion operate crypto ATMs. This gap leaves a significant share of Australia’s 1,200 crypto ATMs potentially non-compliant.
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🇺🇸 New York Mayor Eric Adams has the last laugh as Bitcoin hovers near $100k
New York City Mayor Eric Adams slammed the criticism he faced after deciding to receive his first three paychecks in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) back in early 2022. He also said people should not be afraid of Bitcoin and voiced his satisfaction with people willing to think outside the box on President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, like Elon Musk.
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💰 VanEck maintains $180,000 Bitcoin target as bull market gains steam
VanEck’s latest Bitcoin (BTC) report reaffirmed its cycle price target of $180,000, citing strong bullish indicators that align with the current market rally. The asset manager highlighted key metrics, including funding rates, Relative Unrealized Profit (RUP), and retail interest trends, as signals that the bull market is still in its early stages.
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💰 Bitcoin dominance hits 57% as its price rises past the $90,000 level
Bitcoin's market dominance has reached a year-to-date high of 57%, reflecting bitcoin's growing share of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. Bitcoin recently set a new all-time high above $90,000, contributing to the broader crypto market cap reaching $3 trillion. This level of dominance marks a significant shift from the previous cycle's low of 39% during the DeFi boom in May 2021.
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💰 Bitcoin poised for growth amid Trump policies and economic optimism – Fundstrat’s Tom Lee
Bitcoin (BTC) is poised for continued growth amid supportive economic trends and political policies, according to Fundstrat Global Advisors managing partner Thomas Lee. Speaking during a CNBC interview on Nov. 18, Lee highlighted the flagship crypto’s resilience in the face of market uncertainty, predicting sustained momentum as key market and policy developments unfold.
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