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Boerse Stuttgart Digital, a unit of @BoerseStuttgart, secured a crypto asset service provider license from Germany’s BaFin, enabling it to offer services across the EU under MiCA regulations. #Update #Legal (+6) ↗
El Salvador’s Bitcoin education program, led by Stacy Herbert, is creating a skilled workforce as the country continues to embrace $BTC, attracting companies like Tether and Bitfinex. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
The CoinDesk 20 Index trades at 3949.35, up 1.1% since Thursday, with $NEAR leading gains at +6.3% and $LTC at +5.9%, while $XLM and $HBAR lag behind. #Update #Crypto $NEAR (+3) ↗
Donald Trump’s official memecoin, $TRUMP, surged to a $2 billion market cap with $3 billion in trading volumes within hours of launch, amid confusion over its legitimacy. #Breaking #Crypto $TRUMP (+9) ↗
@cryptocom has received in-principle approval for a MiCA license from Malta’s Financial Services Authority, moving closer to full EU operations. This will enhance transparency and service provision across the 27-nation bloc. #Update #Legal (+4) ↗
Bitcoin ($BTC) surged 5.2% to $105,000, hitting a new record against the British pound as anticipation builds for Donald Trump’s inauguration. Crypto stocks like @MicroStrategy and @Coinbase are also climbing, with MARA Holdings up 13%. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
An obscure ethics rule threatens to hinder the incoming Trump administration’s ability to craft effective digital asset policy, barring federal service for those holding cryptocurrencies like $BTC, potentially leaving key agency roles unfilled or filled by less knowledgeable individuals. #Update #Legal (+3) ↘
Crypto super PAC Fairshake is investing heavily in Florida’s special elections, backing candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine with over $700,000 to fill congressional vacancies. Patronis and Fine both support crypto innovation, aligning with Fairshake’s agenda. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
@DCGco and former Genesis CEO Michael Moro will pay $38.5M to settle SEC fraud charges related to misleading claims after Three Arrows Capital’s collapse. DCG faces a $30M fine, Moro $500K; both agreed to cease-and-desist orders. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗
Ethereum’s developers have scheduled the Pectra upgrade for March 2025, promising speed and efficiency improvements. This includes EIP-7702 for wallet user experience and EIP-7251 to increase staking limits. Testing will occur in February. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+6) ↗
CoinDesk’s coverage highlights a potential shift in U.S. crypto policy under Trump, with $SOL, $XRP, and $HBAR gaining on speculation of a national crypto reserve; meanwhile, @BinanceUS faces regulatory challenges. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+3) ↗
Crypto-trading firm @wintermute_t predicts deeper integration of crypto into traditional finance via ETFs and corporate holdings, with a major event settled in stablecoins. The U.S. may consult on a bitcoin reserve, influencing China, UAE, and Europe. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
@MARAHoldings doubled its $BTC holdings to 44,893 BTC as U.S. crypto miners collectively reached 92,473 BTC by year-end, valued at $8.6 billion. This HODL strategy has outperformed the market despite Bitdeer’s negative returns. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
XRP has overtaken Bitcoin as the most-traded digital asset on @Coinbase, driven by U.S. investor interest and speculation of a spot ETF approval. XRP/USD accounts for 25% of Coinbase’s trading volume, with prices surging over 600% since November. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+6) ↗
