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🔔 JUST IN: MicroStrategy Acquires Additional 1,070 Bitcoin for $101 Million !
MicroStrategy acquired 1,070 BTC for $101M at $94,004/BTC in Q4 2024, achieving a 48% BTC yield for the quarter and 74.3% for FY 2024. The company now holds 447,470 BTC, purchased for ~$27.97B at ~$62,503/BTC.
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https://x.com/saylor/status/1876253178100117907
🔔 Bybit to List AI16Z on Spot Platform with SOLANA Network Support !
Bybit will list AI16Z (ai16z) on its Spot trading platform, with deposits opening via the Solana network on Jan. 6, 2025, at 6 AM UTC, followed by the listing at 8 AM UTC.
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https://announcements.bybit.com/en/article/new-listing-ai16z-usdt-grab-a-share-of-the-50-000-ai16z-prize-pool-blt70ad9e663a1fc200/
🔔 CEXs Remain Vital for Crypto Ecosystem Amid New Regulations !
The crypto market's 2025 outlook is buoyant, with growing institutional interest and regulatory clarity linking crypto and TradFi. Established crypto exchanges like Coinbase and Binance now face competition from EU-licensed TradFi banks entering the market under MiCA regulations.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/nimrodlehavi/2025/01/05/in-new-regulated-landscape-cexs-still-need-to-make-crypto-go-round/
🔔 JPMorgan: Bitcoin and Gold Gain Ground as 'Debasement Trade' Persists !
JPMorgan analysts highlighted that both gold and Bitcoin are increasingly important in portfolios, as investors use them to hedge against currency devaluation. The rise of the "debasement trade" reflects concerns over inflation, debt, and geopolitical instability, with Bitcoin seeing record capital inflows in 2024.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/333107/jpmorgan-debasement-trade-bitcoin-gold
🔔 Solana Developer Claims Network Achieved Quantum Resistance !
Solana developers unveiled the "Winternitz Vault," a quantum-resistant solution generating new keys for every transaction to safeguard against quantum computing threats.
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https://x.com/deanmlittle/status/1875136565456109891
⚡️ News Flash - 03 Jan 2025 !
1️⃣ Ethena plans to launch a synthetic dollar savings token and a Telegram-based payments app in Q1 2025, aiming to expand as a "neobank," according to its founder.
2️⃣ Edith Yeung, co-founder of Race Capital, discusses Hong Kong's rise as a crypto hub, China's crypto stance, and her 2025 crypto predictions, having been an early investor in Solana and Lightning Network.
3️⃣ BlackRock's IBIT experienced $332 million in net outflows on Jan. 4, its largest since launch. On Jan. 2, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw total net outflows of $242.3 million.
4️⃣ Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has been charged with multiple offenses, including money laundering, but was seen in good spirits during a recent meeting with his lawyer.
5️⃣ Anon World, built on the Farcaster protocol, features a Reddit-like interface for community discussions while ensuring user anonymity. It uses ZK-based credentials stored locally in a user's browser for posting.
🔔 Bitcoin Hashrate Reaches New All-Time High !
Bitcoin’s hashrate reached a record high of over 1,000 exahashes per second on Jan. 3, nearly doubling from 510 EH/s a year earlier, according to CoinWarz. Despite the April halving reducing mining rewards, miners have increased computational resources, strengthening network security.
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https://www.coinwarz.com/mining/bitcoin/hashrate-chart
🔔 Checkout's Revenue Declines Following Binance Partnership Termination !
Checkout’s revenue dropped 16% in 2023 after ending its Binance contract over money laundering concerns, slashing its valuation to $11.6 billion. Despite leadership turnover, the company reports 40% global growth in 2024.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/iainmartin/2025/01/03/payments-unicorn-checkouts-revenue-drops-after-cutting-ties-with-binance/
🔔 Sentient AI Introduces $SETAI Staking Platform !
Sentient AI introduces $SETAI staking with 4 flexible options (15-365 days) offering multipliers (3x-5x). Stakers gain access to trending IDOs on Agent Launchpad, exclusive member benefits, and special deals.
Sentient AI (SETAI) is an adaptive AI agent offering features like market prediction, healthcare support, and personal assistance. With 100K+ users and 1M+ interactions in testing, it combines empathy and critical thinking to deliver innovative solutions. $SETAI is listed on Multiple Exchanges and currently Trading at $0.04 where as IDO price was $0.02
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https://x.com/AISentient_net/status/1873657866357547089
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🔔 Tether’s USDT Market Cap Plummets Amid Full MiCA Implementation !
Tether's USDT saw a 1.2% market cap drop to $137B in the week following the EU’s MiCA regulations, marking its steepest decline since the FTX collapse in Nov. 2022. Analysts link the fall to MiCA and broader market trends.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/332808/tethers-usdt-sees-largest-weekly-market-cap-drop-since-ftx-collapse-amid-mica-full-implementation
🔔 Celsius to Appeal Ruling Rejecting Its $444M Claim Against FTX !
Celsius has appealed a judge's decision rejecting its $444M claims against FTX in its bankruptcy case. The court found Celsius’ claims insufficiently detailed. The appeal, filed Dec. 31, aims to revisit allegations of preferential transfers and damages.
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https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/ftx/Home-DownloadPDF?id1=MzI5Mzk5Ng==&id2=-1
🔔 SUI Depin Announces IDO on Ape Terminal !
SUI DePIN has announced its $SUIDEPIN token IDO on Ape Terminal, running from Jan 01 – Jan 06, 2025, at a public price of $0.00255. With a total supply of 1 billion tokens and an initial market cap of $1.1M, the IDO aims to raise $820K. $SUIDEPIN will list on MEXC on Jan 06, 2025, with an additional IDO on SuiPad starting Jan 02, 2025.
Sui DePIN is a modular data AI network that decentralizes data ownership and monetization, transforming billions of devices into an AI-powered network. It emphasizes privacy, transparency, and equitable data sharing, featuring a Nodes Data Market and AI Agents Marketplace to foster collaboration and innovation.
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https://x.com/apeterminal/status/1874456744346394906
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🔔 China Strengthens Crypto Trade Oversight with Updated Forex Regulations !
China's foreign exchange regulator issued rules requiring banks to monitor and report risky crypto-related trades, including cross-border gambling and underground banking. Banks must track individuals’ identities, sources of funds, and trade frequency to curb illegal activities.
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https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3292795/chinas-new-forex-rules-require-banks-tighten-scrutiny-cryptocurrency-trades
⚡️ News Flash - 31 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ ParaFi combines venture funding with blockchain utility, managing $1B in staked assets and supporting Ethereum, Aptos, and Solana. Its diversified revenue spans funds and tech operations.
2️⃣ Montenegro extradited Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the U.S. after months of deliberation, bypassing South Korea's request. PM Spajić emphasized support for innovation but zero tolerance for fraud.
3️⃣ SUI DeSci Agents Unveils Platform to Democratize Longevity in Growing DeSci Sector. SUI DeSci Agents aims to democratize longevity research investments through tokenized compounds, AI-powered promotion, and liquidity mechanisms. With DeSci gaining momentum, the platform is developing tools to expand its reach in decentralized science.
4️⃣ Tangem fixed a bug that exposed private keys via email logs for some users. No funds were lost, and the issue has been resolved.
5️⃣ Taxbit is preparing to assist Brazilian businesses with new crypto tax rules, expanding reporting requirements for transactions, staking, and DeFi, with compliance needed by May 2025.
🔔 Ether Projected to Outperform Bitcoin in 2025, According to Steno Research !
Ether (ETH) is projected to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) in 2025, doubling to $8,000 as altcoins gain favor following Trump’s election win. BTC dominance may fall to 45%, with decentralized app TVL hitting $300 billion and institutional adoption boosting crypto markets.
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https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/12/31/ether-seen-outperforming-bitcoin-in-2025-steno-research-says
🔔 Strive Seeks Approval for Bitcoin Bond ETF !
Strive Asset Management, co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, plans to launch the Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF, investing in bonds from companies funding Bitcoin purchases, per an SEC filing. The actively managed ETF will primarily target "bitcoin bonds" from firms like MicroStrategy, which has invested over $27 billion in Bitcoin.
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https://www.ft.com/content/4df138ea-7c27-4e30-b2a4-a830fd0b2e56
🔔 Saylor Teases Bitcoin Purchase with New BTC Tracker !
MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at another Bitcoin purchase with a Jan. 5 post on X featuring a Bitcoin chart from SaylorTracker. The company recently acquired 2,138 BTC on Dec. 30 as part of its 21/21 plan to finance $42 billion in Bitcoin acquisitions.
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https://x.com/saylor/status/1875908450678722991
🔔 Phantom Wallet Dismisses Token Launch Rumors Despite Airdrop Speculation !
Phantom has denied rumors of a token airdrop tied to its upcoming social discovery feature, stating in a Jan. 3 post that it has no plans to launch a token but is focused on enhancing the feature for users.
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https://x.com/phantom/status/1875247758271189413
🔔 Hyperliquid Dominates as DEX Futures Surge to $285 Billion in 2024 !
In December, DEX futures trading reached a record 10.17% of CEX volumes, fueled by improved on-chain infrastructure and rising adoption of platforms like Hyperliquid and Drift, with total DEX volume hitting $285 billion in 2024.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/333054/hyperliquid-leads-the-pack-as-dex-futures-hit-285-billion-in-2024
🔔 Virtuals Protocol Fixes Uniswap V2 Vulnerability, Plans Bug Bounty Program !
Security researcher Jinu identified a vulnerability in Virtuals Protocol's Uniswap V2 token pair creation process. Protocol officials confirmed a patch has been released and announced plans for a bug bounty program.
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https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1875076825724170690
🔔 JUST IN: Apple CEO Tim Cook Donates $1M to Trump Inauguration !
Apple CEO Tim Cook will donate $1 million to Trump’s inaugural committee, highlighting unity and collaboration. Other tech and corporate giants, including Amazon and Meta, are also major donors.
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https://www.axios.com/2025/01/03/tim-cook-apple-donate-1-million-trump-inauguration
🔔 Coinbase Acquires BUX’s Cyprus Subsidiary to Expand Financial Services Across EEA !
Coinbase has acquired BUX's Cyprus subsidiary, renaming it Coinbase Financial Services Europe, to expand its financial product offerings across the European Economic Area (EEA), according to Finance Magnates.
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https://www.financemagnates.com/forex/exclusive-coinbase-acquires-buxs-cyprus-unit-is-the-crypto-giant-entering-cfds/
🔔 Unmarshal Announces Partnership With Atua AI !
Unmarshal has partnered with Atua AI to enhance its AI-powered content creation tools by integrating real-time multi-chain data. This collaboration allows Atua AI to leverage Unmarshal’s decentralized data network, improving accuracy, scalability, and productivity for developers and businesses in the Web3 space.
Unmarshal AI is a multi-chain Web 3.0 data network combining AI and decentralized tech to deliver real-time data for dApps, DeFi, NFTs, and GameFi across major blockchains.
Atua AI is a Web3 platform that uses advanced AI models to generate text, images, and code in 53+ languages, enhancing creativity and productivity for businesses and developers.
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https://x.com/UnmarshalAI/status/1874796277076312545
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🔔 SUI DeSci Agents Launches AI Longevity Nutrition Planner !
SUI $DESCI Agents launches the AI Longevity Nutrition Planner, a wellness tool tailored to individual fitness goals, dietary preferences, and body metrics. It aims to onboard users into the $DESCI ecosystem and promote longevity-focused AI innovations.
SUI Desci Agents is a DeSci platform on the SUI network, leveraging AI agents to promote tokenized longevity compounds like Epitalon and Rapamycin. With $DESCI tokens paired to compounds, the platform creates a robust liquidity system while offering wellness web apps to engage a growing audience.
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https://x.com/desci_agents/status/1874763580534292851
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🔔 Spot Ether ETFs See Record December Inflows, Surpassing $2 Billion !
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs hit a record $2.08B in December net inflows, nearly doubling November’s $1B. BlackRock’s ETHA led with $1.4B, followed by Fidelity’s FETH with $752M, while Grayscale’s ETHE saw $274M in outflows. Renewed interest in DeFi and AI boosted inflows.
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https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-eth-spot
⚡️ News Flash - 01 Jan 2025 !
1️⃣ Arkham Intelligence revealed that Pump Fun’s Fee Account transferred approximately 120,000 SOL (worth $22.88M) to Kraken on January 1, 2025, at 16:37:50 UTC. Currently, Pump Fun holds 172,000 SOL and 101,000 JITSOL, with a combined asset value of about $55.19M.
2️⃣ Singapore is emerging as a major Web3 hub, issuing twice as many crypto licenses in 2024 as in 2023. Its favorable regulatory approach and leadership in blockchain innovation position it as a key destination for cryptocurrency firms in Asia.
3️⃣ The IRS has delayed a rule that would have defaulted crypto holders to the FIFO accounting method for tax calculations, offering temporary relief to taxpayers. FIFO assumes the oldest crypto is sold first, potentially increasing capital gains.
4️⃣ Vitalik Buterin urged Elon Musk to "turn down the temperature" amid a heated debate on X regarding foreign tech workers and free speech. Buterin praised Musk's advocacy for free speech but advised him to ease his tone and reduce the use of bans on the platform.
5️⃣ A proposal to mandate the Swiss National Bank to hold Bitcoin as part of its reserves was submitted on Dec. 31, requiring 100,000 signatures for a referendum. If successful, it would amend Switzerland's constitution to include Bitcoin alongside gold.
🔔 The Usual Protocol Faces Brief USD0 Depeg After Massive Sell-Off !
The Usual Protocol witnessed a significant USD0 sell-off today, sparked by a single whale's trade on the secondary market, leading to questions about the stability of the USD0 peg. The token briefly dropped to $0.99 before re-pegging to $1 within seconds, initially showing minor deviations due to continued sell-offs. Full stability was restored after a few hours.
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https://x.com/usualmoney/status/1874188675552088249
🔔 Half of Banned UK Crypto Ads Still Online Due to Lack of Regulatory Enforcement !
The UK’s FCA has not penalized companies for failing to remove illegal crypto ads, with only 54% of 1,702 takedown requests succeeding in a year. While new rules mandate FCA approval for crypto promotions, enforcement has focused on prosecuting "finfluencers" for promoting unregulated schemes. Critics cite delays in broader action.
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https://www.ft.com/content/4137480d-dfa0-46f7-b970-882c536bbc3a
🎉 Altcoin Alerts Team Wishes You All Happy New Year 2025! May your Portfolio grow, your knowledge expand, and your trades be successful!
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🔔 MicroStrategy Stock Drops Below $300, Marking 46% Decline from November Peak !
MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares fell below $300, down 46% from November highs, amid concerns over its funding strategy and Bitcoin purchases. Despite a 342% year-to-date gain, investor worries about dilution and financial risks have pressured the stock.
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https://www.google.com/finance/quote/MSTR:NASDAQ