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The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred 633 $BTC, valued at over $64 million, to unknown addresses, one potentially linked to @Binance, amid a market recovery. The motive remains unclear as Bhutan still holds 11.055K BTC worth $1.13 billion. Crypto $BTC (-3) ↘
@MicroStrategy plans to increase its Class A common shares from 330 million to 10.3 billion to support its Bitcoin strategy, with a shareholder vote set for January 21st. This move follows the recent acquisition of 2,530 $BTC for $243 million. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
@CanaryFunds filed an amended S-1 for a Litecoin ETF, suggesting SEC engagement. The U.S. Bancorp Fund Services will administer, with Coinbase Custody Trust and BitGo as custodians. No 19b-4 filing yet, which starts the approval process. #Update #ETF $LTC (+3) ↗
Massachusetts is considering a Bitcoin reserve, potentially allocating up to 10% of its $9 billion stabilization fund to $BTC and other digital assets. The proposal aligns with growing state interest in cryptocurrencies. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
Howard Lutnick, @CantorFitz CEO and Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary, faces scrutiny over ties with $USDT issuer Tether amid regulatory concerns raised by Senator Elizabeth Warren. Tether’s operations under investigation for potential AML violations. #Breaking #Legal $USDT (-9) ↘
Ethereum ($ETH) struggles to surpass the $4k mark despite recent market momentum, while newcomer Nebula Stride (NST) gains attention for its potential in real-world asset tokenization, offering significant growth opportunities at a current price of $0.02. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+3) ↗
Senator Cynthia Lummis has demanded the FDIC preserve documents related to Operation Choke Point 2.0 amid allegations of document destruction and anti-crypto actions, warning of possible DOJ referrals for obstruction. #Breaking #Legal #FDIC (-8) ↘
@CryptoCom has secured an in-principle MiCA license, allowing it to operate across the EU under a unified regulatory framework, marking a significant step in its European expansion. This move enhances transparency and compliance efficiency. #Update #Legal (+7) ↗
The price of $XRP has surged 503% in three months, reaching $3.277 from a previous $0.3522, with analysts optimistic about retesting its 2017 rally. A 20,000 XRP investment could be significant if the coin hits projected targets like $15. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+6) ↗
Gary Gensler concluded his tenure as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, with @Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty commenting that Gensler will soon be irrelevant in SEC discussions. $XRP surged to $3.27 amid these developments. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+4) ↗
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty refuted claims of Donald Trump criticizing @Ripple over alleged support for Kamala Harris, labeling them as “pure fiction.” $XRP hit a seven-year high amid these rumors. #Update #Legal $XRP (→ 0)
The crypto market cap hit $3.56 trillion, surpassing @Apple’s $3.5 trillion valuation, with $BTC crossing $102K amid optimism about Donald Trump’s presidency and potential SEC reforms. Traders eye $639M in $ETH options expiry as Hedera and FARTCOIN surge 20%. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+7) ↗
@Tether_to has launched the USDT0 stablecoin on @krakenfx’s Layer 2 solution, Ink, enhancing cross-chain compatibility using LayerZero’s OFT standard. This development aims to streamline USDT transfers across blockchains, with plans for broader ecosystem expansion. #Update #Crypto $USDT (+4) ↗
@Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the Canary Litecoin ETF, marking a key step in potentially approving a spot $LTC ETF. This filing initiates the SEC’s 240-day review period. #Update #ETF $LTC (+6) ↗
