Bitcoin Surges as Indiana Approves Crypto Bill
Indiana’s House Bill 1042 could make it a top crypto-friendly state, allowing state-managed funds to invest in Bitcoin and crypto ETFs while protecting mining activities. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Indiana’s House Bill 1042 could make it a top crypto-friendly state, allowing state-managed funds to invest in Bitcoin and crypto ETFs while protecting mining activities. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@BitwiseInvestments CIO Matt Hougan rejects claims that Strategy must sell $BTC, asserting no index changes or market pressure necessitate liquidation. Current cash reserves cover obligations for over a year. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Coinbase’s Layer-2 network Base has launched its first Solana bridge, enabling seamless crypto transfers between the two networks, enhancing cross-chain activity and user access to decentralized applications. #Update #Crypto $SOL
@AsterDEX has unveiled its roadmap for H1 2026, featuring the launch of Aster Chain, a layer-1 network, and various feature rollouts from December 2025 to Q2 2026. #Update #Crypto $ASTR
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink admits past errors on Bitcoin, calling it an “asset of fear” tied to safety concerns. Recent volatility linked to macro shifts; IBIT options open interest reaches 7.9M contracts. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The U.S. SEC has stalled several leveraged crypto ETF filings, including 3x and 5x proposals, citing attempts to exploit loopholes in risk constraints, requiring issuers to revise strategies or withdraw. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Franklin Templeton’s Solana ETF has received NYSE Arca approval to start trading, joining existing SOL funds and tracking the CF Benchmarks Solana Index under ticker SOEZ. #Update #Crypto $SOL
@CharlesSchwab plans to launch spot trading for $BTC and $ETH in H1 2026, starting with internal tests and limited client pilots. CEO Rick Wurster also indicated potential future acquisitions. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Senator Tim Scott announced that the Senate Banking Committee may mark up its crypto market structure bill on December 17 or 18, with bipartisan support expected. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin surges over 7% to $93K ahead of next week’s FOMC Meeting, with nearly 90% odds for a 25 bps Fed rate cut, while gold holds above $4,200. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The UK has officially recognized digital assets as property under national law, following the US. The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act provides clear ownership rules for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
@21Shares has amended its Dogecoin ETF filing with the SEC, revealing custodians and administrators but no fee waiver. Meanwhile, $DOGE price surged over 11% to $0.15 amid market optimism and increased trading volume. #Update #Crypto $DOGE
Bitcoin surged above $90,000 following the Federal Reserve’s end of quantitative tightening and a $13.5 billion liquidity injection, coinciding with Vanguard’s crypto ETF trading launch. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Strategy CEO Phong Lee stated the company won’t sell $BTC before 2029, backed by a $1.44B reserve for dividends, reducing liquidation risk during downturns. #Update #Crypto $BTC