Bitcoin Traders Bet on 2026 Boom
Bitcoin options traders favor $100,000 calls by December 26, but liquidity issues and declining volatility cap potential at $99,000. Heavy bullish bets target March 2026. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Solana Powers Bhutan’s Gold-Backed Token Launch
Bhutan launches TER, a gold-backed token on Solana, with DK Bank as distributor and Matrixdock providing infrastructure. Bhutan holds 5,984 BTC worth over $536M. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Gemini Gains CFTC Approval for US Launch
Gemini Titan secures CFTC Designated Contract Market license, enabling U.S. prediction markets launch; CEO Tyler Winklevoss credits Trump administration for crypto support. #Update #Crypto
AI Deemed Divine Gift by Cardinal
Asian Catholic bishops convened in Hong Kong to draft AI ethics guidelines, following Vatican concerns on technology’s ethical challenges. The guidelines will be shared across Asia. #Update #Tech
Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Faces $7.5M Penalty
Paxful pleaded guilty to federal charges, agreeing to pay $7.5 million in penalties for enabling money laundering and illegal activities on its Bitcoin exchange. Sentencing is set for February 2026.
Bitcoin Boosted by SpaceX Pre-IPO Move
SpaceX moved $94M in Bitcoin, continuing weekly transfers as it prepares for a potential IPO. The company holds $765M in BTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum Bottoms Out Says BitMine Chair
BitMine chairman Tom Lee states Ethereum has bottomed, with the firm acquiring $460M in ETH recently. Ethereum leads a rebound, rising 8% to $3,376. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Cycle Disrupted Says Cathie Wood
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin’s four-year cycle disruption due to increased institutional investment, aligning with Standard Chartered’s view on ETF impacts. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum ETFs Surge to Six-Week High
Spot Ethereum ETFs saw a $177.6M inflow, the largest in six weeks, reflecting institutional rotation from Bitcoin. Ethereum trades at $3,329, up 6.9%. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Kalshi Wins Court Battle Against Connecticut
A federal judge temporarily halted Connecticut’s enforcement of gambling laws against @Kalshi, pending a preliminary injunction decision. Connecticut claims Kalshi violates state gaming laws. #Breaking #Legal
Google Gemini Launches Military AI Platform
The U.S. War Department launches GenAI.mil, integrating Google’s Gemini AI for military use, enhancing AI adoption across 3 million personnel. #Update #Tech
Senate Urged to Scrap Crypto Bill
The American Federation of Teachers urges Senate to abandon the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, citing risks to pensions and investor protections. #Update #Legal
CBDC Ban Proposed by Rep. Keith Self
Rep. Keith Self proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to ban central bank digital currencies, but negotiations failed to include it in the final bill. #Update #Legal
AI Chatbots Sway 70% of Voters
New research from Cornell University finds AI chatbots can shift voter preferences by up to 15%, with bias concerns noted. Younger conservatives show more trust in AI’s role in governance. AI