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@CanaryCapital is poised to launch a Litecoin ETF, potentially attracting $290M-$580M in inflows if adoption mirrors Bitcoin ETFs. Nasdaq’s recent SEC filing marks a significant step towards approval. #Update #ETF $LTC (+3) ↗
Blockchain entrepreneur Michael Lewellen sues U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, seeking assurance that the DOJ won’t prosecute his crypto project Pharos under money transmitting laws, amid ongoing legal actions against developers like Roman Storm and Keonne Rodriguez. #Update #Legal (+6) ↗
Bitcoin mining stocks tracked by JPMorgan have surged, with 12 out of 14 outperforming $BTC in early January. The network hashrate rose 2% month-to-date, while Riot Platforms saw a 32% gain. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly prioritizing cryptocurrency, with speculation of a policy announcement as Bitcoin ($BTC) holds above $100,000. A blockchain address linked to Trump’s World Liberty Finance acquired nearly $10 million in ETH this week. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
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) ↗
