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🔔 Jupiter DEX Aggregator Announces 700 Million Token Airdrop in January !
Jupiter, Solana's largest DEX aggregator, will airdrop 700 million JUP tokens ($580M) in January during its “Jupuary” event. Eligibility, based on past trading activity and community support, includes 2.3M wallets, with users receiving at least 50 tokens for $800 annual volume.
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https://x.com/jup_uplink/status/1872315864420430274
🔔 Tether Announces First Crypto VC Fund Investment in Arcanum Capital !
Tether invested $2 million in Arcanum Capital’s tokenized fund for Web3 projects, focusing on blockchain solutions for remittances, privacy, and financial inclusion. CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized promoting open communication and decentralization amid rising financial system restrictions.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-makes-first-crypto-vc-investment-arcanum-capital
🔔 Binance's Bitcoin Reserves Reach Lowest Level Since Early 2024 !
Binance's Bitcoin reserves have hit their lowest since January, coinciding with Bitcoin's $108K all-time high. Declining reserves signal investor confidence, often indicating bullish market momentum.
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https://cryptoquant.com/asset/btc/chart/exchange-flows/exchange-reserve?exchange=binance&window=DAY&sma=0_50&ema=0&priceScale=log&metricScale=linear&chartStyle=line
🔔 Israeli Securities Authority to Launch Six Bitcoin Mutual Funds on Dec. 31: Report !
Israel will launch six Bitcoin-tracking mutual funds on December 31, following recent approval by the country's securities authority after years of lobbying by financial institutions, according to Calcalist.
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https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/h1mzzvkhyx
🔔 Hacker Breaches 15 X Accounts, Steals $500K Promoting Fake Memecoins: ZachXBT !
A hacker exploited 15 crypto-focused X accounts, using phishing scams to net $500,000, per investigator ZachXBT. The attacker sent fake copyright notices to trick victims into resetting account credentials, then used the compromised accounts to promote memecoin scams. Targets included Kick, Cursor, and others.
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https://x.com/zachxbt/status/1871543397875671099
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🔔 President-elect Trump Partners with Justin Sun for $30M Investment in World Liberty Financial !
President-elect Donald Trump partnered with Justin Sun, founder of Tron, who invested $30 million in the Trump-backed crypto project World Liberty Financial, securing its funding and serving as an adviser despite past fraud allegations.
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https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/justin-sun-wants-to-be-the-musk-of-crypto-932c3a08
⚡️ News Flash - 23 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ Crypto.com introduces sports prediction market in the US modeled after Polymarket
Crypto.com launches a CFTC-regulated prediction market, letting U.S. users bet on sporting event outcomes like the Super Bowl, mirroring Polymarket's success in prediction markets.
2️⃣ Hyperliquid faces investigation over suspected North Korean hacking activity
HyperLiquid saw $60M in USDC outflows amid speculation of North Korean hacker activity. However, the platform confirmed no exploit, and its HYPE token surged over 600%.
3️⃣ Usual Secures $10M in Series A Funding Led by Kraken Ventures and Binance Labs
Usual, a decentralized stablecoin protocol, raised $10M in Series A funding led by Binance Labs and Kraken Ventures. With $1.4B in TVL, it ranks among the top 5 stablecoins, combining fiat security with DeFi liquidity.
4️⃣ Nokia Submits Patent for Digital Asset Encryption Device and Software
Nokia filed a patent for a device and program to encrypt digital assets, signaling its move into this space. The company has also worked on blockchain projects and explored the metaverse and 5G technologies.
5️⃣ Uniswap Partners with Blockaid to Launch New Token Warning System
Uniswap Labs has integrated Blockaid’s on-chain detection tool to protect users from malicious tokens. The tool uses machine learning to identify scams and will be available across Uniswap’s platforms, helping prevent losses from fraudulent tokens.
🔔 JUST IN: MicroStrategy Adds 5,262 BTC, Reaching 444,262 Bitcoin Holdings Worth $27.7 Billion !
MicroStrategy has purchased an additional 5,262 BTC for approximately $561 million at an average price of $106,662 per bitcoin. The company achieved a BTC yield of 47.4% quarter-to-date and 73.7% year-to-date. As of December 22, 2024, MicroStrategy holds 444,262 BTC, acquired for a total of $27.7 billion at an average price of $62,257 per bitcoin.
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https://x.com/saylor/status/1871179886036910278
🔔 Trump Unveils White House Science and Technology Team to Lead Innovation in A.I. and Crypto !
President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled a team to spearhead innovation, led by A.I. and Crypto Czar David O. Sacks, with Michael J.K. Kratsios as OSTP Director, Dr. Lynne Parker as Executive Director of PCAST, Bo Hines heading the Crypto Council, and Sriram Krishnan advising on AI policy. This group aims to drive breakthroughs in science, artificial intelligence, and digital assets, positioning the U.S. as a global leader in technological advancement and innovation.
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🔔 Trump was Proposed $280 Trillion Bitcoin Price Reserve Plan to Strengthen the Dollar !
President-elect Donald Trump plans to create a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, pushing Bitcoin past $100K. A proposal by Michael Saylor suggests the reserve could offset $36T in national debt and grow digital markets to $280T. A bill recommends the Treasury buy 1M Bitcoin over five years.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/12/22/trump-pitched-massive-280-trillion-price-bitcoin-reserve-to-save-the-dollar/
🔔 Arthur Hayes Unstakes $10.63M in ENA, Deposits $8.47M into Binance !
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, unstaked 9.019 million ENA (valued at $10.63M) from Ethena at 11:06–11:07 UTC and deposited 7 million ENA ($8.47M) into Binance.
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https://debank.com/profile/0xa86e3d1c80a750a310b484fb9bdc470753a7506f/history?
🔔 SEC Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to Tai Mo Shan Limited, a Jump Subsidiary, for LUNA Sales !
The U.S. SEC charged Jump Trading's Tai Mo Shan Limited with misleading investors about TerraUSD (UST) stability and unregistered LUNA transactions. Tai Mo Shan settled for $123 million.
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https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/admin/2024/33-11349.pdf
🔔 CoinDesk Staff Condemn Justin Sun Retraction in Letter to Bullish Before Leadership Firings !
Bullish, parent company of CoinDesk, has dismissed three senior editorial staff, including Editor-in-Chief Kevin Reynolds, after controversy over the removal of a story about Justin Sun's $6M art purchase. Concerns about Bullish's influence on CoinDesk's editorial independence have been raised by staff, following its acquisition in 2023.
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https://fortune.com/crypto/2024/12/20/coindesk-ownership-bullish-layoff-editors-kevin-reynolds-justin-sun/
🔔 Bitcoin ETFs See Record $671.9M in Outflows in a Single Day !
Bitcoin ETFs saw record outflows of $671.9M on Dec. 19, led by Grayscale’s GBTC ($208.6M) and ARK’s ARKB ($108.4M). Bitcoin’s price dropped to $96,409, with over $1B liquidated in 24 hours, reducing ETF net assets to $109.7B.
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https://farside.co.uk/btc/
⚡️ News Flash - 26 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ KULR Technology bought 217.18 BTC for $21M, launching a Bitcoin treasury strategy inspired by MicroStrategy. The firm plans to allocate up to 90% of surplus cash into Bitcoin, citing its alignment with their energy management mission.
2️⃣ Brazil's central bank proposed banning stablecoin transfers to self-custodial wallets, sparking concerns it could push users further toward decentralization. The decision will be finalized after public consultations in February 2024.
3️⃣ Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has adopted Moo Deng, a viral pygmy hippopotamus, through the Khao Kheow Open Zoo’s Wildlife Sponsorship Program. Buterin made a generous donation of 10,000,000 THB for Moo Deng and her family.
4️⃣ Hong Kong's Stablecoins Bill, gazetted on Dec. 6, moved to the Legislative Council on Dec. 18 for its first reading, requiring three readings before it can be signed into law by the chief executive.
5️⃣ Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba indicated on Dec. 26 that due to insufficient information about other countries' strategies for Bitcoin reserves, Japan cannot yet decide if it should adopt a similar approach.
🔔 Binance Alpha Announces Seventh Batch of Pre-Listing Projects !
Binance Alpha announced its seventh pre-listing batch featuring AITECH (BNB Chain), BITCOIN and VISTA (Ethereum), and EVAN and AVAAI (Solana).
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https://x.com/BinanceWallet/status/1872217093984432317
⚡️ News Flash - 25 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ Crypto trading firms report a surge in OTC market activity following the election results and recent price increases, with clients increasingly exploring altcoins beyond Bitcoin and Ether.
2️⃣ Ether may be set for a breakout as U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs surpassed $2.5 billion in total inflows, with $53 million added on Dec. 24, according to Farside Investors.
3️⃣ Jump Trading Group's unit, Tai Mo Shan, will pay $123 million to settle SEC allegations of misleading investors about TerraUSD's stability. The stablecoin's 2022 collapse caused significant losses worldwide.
4️⃣ SUI Blockchain sees $2 billion in inflows amid rising interest, as Shiba Inu (SHIB) whales shift focus to utility-driven projects, including a $10 million hybrid trading protocol.
5️⃣ Montenegro's Constitutional Court denied Do Kwon's appeal against his extradition, supporting earlier rulings to send him to the U.S. and South Korea over charges linked to the Terra Luna collapse.
🔔 Turkey Implements Stricter Crypto Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations !
Turkey has introduced new cryptocurrency regulations requiring users to disclose their identities for transactions exceeding 15,000 Turkish liras ($425). Announced on Dec. 25, the AML rules aim to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/turkey-new-crypto-regulation-aml-2024
⚡️ News Flash - 24 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ Coinbase International saw $119 billion in trading volume last week, with a daily average of $20 billion, up 124% from the previous week and 164% from its daily average in November.
2️⃣ U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.2 billion in outflows over the past three days, the longest streak since November. Ethereum ETFs experienced a small $5 million net outflow during the same period.
3️⃣ WhiteRock Finance has introduced a tokenized platform to bring traditional assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate to blockchain, aiming to democratize access to $400 trillion in markets and provide decentralized liquidity.
4️⃣ Russia will ban cryptocurrency mining in 10 regions from Jan. 1, 2025, for six years, with additional seasonal restrictions in key areas to address energy concerns. These measures align with mining laws signed in 2024.
5️⃣ The Wall Street Pepe (WEPE) ICO has raised $35.4M since December 3, with its dynamic pricing model driving the token price up 82% to $0.0003654. Investors can purchase via ETH, BNB, USDT, or credit cards.
🔔 North Korea Accused of $305M Hack on Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM in May !
North Korean hackers, linked to the TraderTraitor group, were behind the $308 million hack of Japanese crypto exchange DMM in May, leading to its closure, U.S. and Japanese authorities revealed. The group used social engineering to infiltrate systems via malicious code, contributing to North Korea's dominance in crypto crime, with $1.34 billion stolen across 47 incidents in 2024.
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https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-dc3-and-npa-identification-of-north-korean-cyber-actors-tracked-as-tradertraitor-responsible-for-theft-of-308-million-from-bitcoindmmcom
🔔 Binance to Rebrand Fantom (FTM) to Sonic (S) with New Trading Pairs Launching January 16, 2025 !
Binance will facilitate the rebranding of Fantom (FTM) to Sonic (S). As part of this process, all FTM spot trading pairs will be delisted on January 13, 2025, at 03:00 UTC. The new Sonic (S) trading pairs, including S/BTC, S/BNB, S/ETH, S/EUR, S/FDUSD, S/TRY, S/USDC, and S/USDT, will be available starting January 16, 2025, at 08:00 UTC.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/aec6fcbc84b749eeab6690e6bcac2f3d
🔔 Fraud Charges Filed Against NFT Promoters in $22M Rug Pull Scheme !
Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, 23-year-olds from California, were arrested for defrauding investors of over $22 million through fraudulent NFT projects. They face charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and stalking. The pair allegedly abandoned projects after raising funds and harassed individuals who exposed their schemes. Authorities are cracking down on digital asset fraud.
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https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/two-california-men-charged-largest-nft-scheme-prosecuted-date
🔔 Binance Launchpool Introduces Bio Protocol (BIO): Farm BIO with BNB and FDUSD !
Binance is launching Bio Protocol (BIO), a Decentralized Science (DeSci) project, on its Launchpool. Users can stake BNB and FDUSD to earn BIO rewards from 2024-12-24 to 2025-01-03. Trading begins 2025-01-03 10:00 UTC with pairs including BIO/USDT, BIO/BNB, BIO/FDUSD, and BIO/TRY. Total rewards are 99.6 million BIO (3% of supply). KYC is required for participation.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/f4717985d5d549c8adf284ef4fbd9107
🔔 MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Buying Outpaces Peak Levels of the 2021 Bull Market !
MicroStrategy’s recent Bitcoin purchases have surpassed its 2021 bull market records. The company bought 27,200 BTC on Nov. 10, 51,780 BTC on Nov. 17, and a record 55,500 BTC on Nov. 24 at $97,000 each. This far exceeds its largest 2020-2021 purchase of 29,646 BTC. MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy continues to inspire institutional interest and liquidity in the market.
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https://saylortracker.com/
🔔 Hex Founder Richard Heart Faces Interpol 'Red Notice' Alert !
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Hex founder Richard Schueler, aka Richard Heart, over alleged tax fraud and assault. Finnish authorities claim he evaded taxes from 2020–2024 and assaulted a minor. A remand order was issued on Sept. 13, 2023.
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https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/Red-Notices/View-Red-Notices#2024-65212
🔔 Google to Mandate FCA Registration for Crypto Ads Targeting UK Audience !
Starting Jan. 15, 2025, Google will allow crypto exchange and wallet ads in the UK only if advertisers register with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Hardware wallet ads are permitted if they avoid offering buying, selling, or trading services. Advertisers must comply with local laws globally.
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https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/15709802
⚡️ News Flash - 20 Dec 2024 !
1️⃣ SEC Greenlights First Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Combo ETFs from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton
The U.S. SEC has approved the listing of Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF and Franklin Crypto Index ETF, both holding spot bitcoin and ether with an 80/20 split. The ETFs are set to launch in January.
2️⃣ Ethereum Layer 2 Networks Control $13.5B in Stablecoin Reserves
Stablecoins on Ethereum layer-2 networks hit a new all-time high, with Ethereum holding $13.5 billion worth of stablecoins as of Dec. 20. The total stablecoin supply across all blockchains surpassed $205 billion, driven by Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), and Ethena's USDe.
3️⃣ Bankrupt Cryptopia Exchange Allocates $225M to Hack Victims
Cryptopia's liquidators began distributing $225 million to over 10,000 users affected by a 2019 hack. The payouts, starting on Dec. 20, include Bitcoin and Dogecoin, marking a key step in the exchange's liquidation process.
4️⃣ El Salvador Purchases 11 BTC Just One Day After Reaching Agreement with IMF
El Salvador bought $1 million in Bitcoin on Dec. 19, increasing its holdings to 5,980.77 BTC. This follows a $1.4 billion deal with the IMF, which requires limiting government Bitcoin activities, but the country plans to continue purchasing more Bitcoin.
5️⃣ Rumble Secures $775 Million Strategic Investment from Tether
Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM) secured a $775 million investment from Tether (USDT), using $250 million for growth and the rest for a share buyback. Tether’s investment aligns with both companies' values of decentralization and free speech. The deal is set to close in Q1 2025.
🔔 Cryptocurrency Market Sees $680 Million Liquidated in the Past 12 Hours !
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🔔 Japan's Metaplanet Secures $61 Million in Bond Funding to Expand Bitcoin Holdings !
Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. raised 9.5 billion yen ($60.6M) via bonds to accelerate Bitcoin purchases planned for 2025 into this year. The Tokyo-listed company holds 1,142 BTC (~$110M) as part of its treasury strategy.
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https://x.com/Metaplanet_JP/status/1869922805695033605