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President-elect Donald Trump’s administration may swiftly address crypto banking issues, with potential changes at the SEC and FDIC easing restrictions on banks’ involvement in digital assets. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+9) ↗
@GeniusGroup (GNS) increased its Bitcoin holdings to $35M, acquiring 372 BTC at $94,047 each. @MingShingGroup (MSW) also purchased 500 BTC at $94,375 per coin, highlighting a surge in corporate Bitcoin adoption. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+9) ↗
Bitcoin’s ($BTC) recovery from below $90,000 faces uncertainty as stablecoin supply stalls, suggesting limited fresh capital inflows ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data. This could lead to significant volatility if the data exceeds expectations. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-5) ↘
@Deribit, a leading crypto derivatives platform, is attracting acquisition interest but is not for sale, CEO Luuk Strijers confirmed. The firm’s valuation may reach $4-5 billion amid rising M&A activity in the crypto market. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Options tied to @BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF have surged, reaching nearly 50% of Deribit’s BTC open interest in just two months, highlighting strong U.S. demand for regulated crypto products. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
Prediction market platforms @Polymarket and @Kalshi face regulatory challenges as Taiwan, France, and Singapore block access, viewing them as unlicensed gambling operations. The U.S. CFTC regulates these markets differently, seeing them akin to weather derivatives. #Update #Legal (+3) ↗
Bitcoin surged to $96,500 as traders anticipate U.S. inflation data, with $DOGE and XRP leading altcoin gains amid softer PPI readings and speculation about Donald Trump’s pro-crypto executive orders. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed expectations with nearly $19 billion in assets, marking a significant milestone for @Fidelity and the crypto industry. Experts predict even greater growth in 2025 with potential new ETF approvals. #Update #ETF $BTC (+7) ↗
@Hashed’s Simon Kim argues that AI centralization, like @OpenAI’s models, poses risks and advocates for blockchain-based transparency to reward creators. He highlights @Meta’s Llama as a decentralized alternative. #Update #AI $BTC (+3) ↗
@Coinbase’s Base, a layer 2 Ethereum overlay, has inspired @Alkimiya to create a market for speculating on gas costs, allowing users to bet on transaction fees. Base generated over $14M in September 2023. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
The CoinDesk 20 Index climbed 4.2% to 3447.59, with all assets trading higher; leaders $APT and $FIL gained 6.8%, while $XLM and $DOT lagged behind. #Update #Crypto $APT (+3) ↗
Andre Dragosch of @BitwiseInvest calls $BTC a bargain as its price dips below $90K, highlighting institutional interest with Intesa Sanpaolo’s recent purchase. BTC rebounds to over $96K amid potential regulatory shifts and economic data anticipation. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
@SigmaCapital has launched a $100M fund targeting Web3 startups, focusing on DeFi, tokenization, and blockchain infrastructure to leverage UAE’s crypto hub status. This move aligns with Dubai’s regulatory clarity attracting major exchanges like Binance. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
@SygnumBank has achieved unicorn status after closing a $58 million funding round led by Fulgar Ventures, boosting its valuation to $1 billion. The bank plans to expand into Europe and Hong Kong while enhancing Bitcoin technology offerings. #Update #Crypto (+5) ↗
