Bitcoin Climbs as US GDP Hits 4.3%
U.S. Q3 GDP growth hit 4.3%, surpassing expectations of 3.3%, boosting BTC price as investors anticipate further economic insights from upcoming jobless claims data. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Co-Founder Reflects on Prison Christmas
Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of @SamouraiWallet, began serving a five-year prison sentence, prompting a petition for clemency with over 12,000 signatures amid ongoing debates about liability for crypto privacy developers. #Update #Legal
Virtual Assets Legislation Targets 2026 Approval
Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau plans to introduce regulations for virtual asset dealers and custodians in 2026, aiming to establish a licensing framework under existing anti-money laundering laws. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Ethereum Faces $6B Options Impact
Ethereum ($ETH) faces a pivotal $6 billion options expiration, with traders eyeing the $3,000 level amid potential market volatility. Current price: $2,920. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Gold to $10K Silver to $200 by 2026
Jim Rickards predicts gold could hit $10,000 and silver $200 by 2026, driven by ongoing market forces. #Update #Commodities
Wall Street Predicts 2026 Market Instability
Wall Street analysts label 2026 as “unstable” amid market optimism, citing AI’s dual role in growth and fragility, alongside economic risks like labor market vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Soars on Musk’s Double-Digit Growth
Elon Musk suggests potential for “triple-digit” economic growth by 2030, while Bitcoiners express concerns about a possible bear market in 2026. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP ETF Hits $1.25 Billion Milestone
$XRP fell to $1.86 as traders sold into rallies, despite ETF-held assets reaching $1.25 billion; institutional interest remains strong with $8.19 million added recently. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Ethereum Pilot Launches Stablecoin Payments in Korea
BC Card concludes a two-month pilot enabling foreign stablecoins for QR-code payments in South Korea, enhancing digital transactions at domestic merchants. #Update #Payments
ASTER Launches Buyback Program with 80% Fee Allocation
Aster DEX launches Stage 5 buyback on Dec 23, allocating up to 80% of daily fees to $ASTER, with automatic and strategic reserves. #Update #Crypto
Bitget Launches App with Enhanced Features
@Bitget has launched a significant mobile app update for 120 million users, integrating cryptocurrencies, tokenized stocks, and traditional markets into one interface, supporting leverage up to 25x. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Billionaire Nikhil Kamath Holds Zero BTC
Indian billionaire Nikhil Kamath revealed he has never owned Bitcoin or invested in cryptocurrency, stating he plans to learn more about it by 2026. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $825M as US Sells
Bitcoin ETFs lost $825 million in five days, with $175 million in net outflows recorded on Christmas Eve as the US emerges as the largest seller of $BTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Face Major Outflows
Spot bitcoin and ether ETFs experienced $175 million and $57 million in outflows respectively on Dec. 24, led by @BlackRock’s IBIT with $91.37 million. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH