The IMF commended El Salvador’s economic growth while noting ongoing discussions about the government’s Bitcoin holdings and the Chivo wallet sale; El Salvador has accumulated nearly 7,500 BTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin’s year-end negative trend raises bear market concerns as liquidity tightens; Coinbase inflows drop 60%, Binance surpasses with $10.3B in December. #Update #Crypto $BTC
JPMorgan considers crypto trading for institutional clients amid regulatory clarity and demand, marking Wall Street’s shift towards digital assets. #Update #Crypto
US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF net flows have been negative since early November, attributed to reduced institutional participation and market-wide liquidity contraction, says Glassnode. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Buyer activity in the crypto market is declining, with decreased Binance futures volumes despite rising prices, reflecting a trend similar to the 2021 distribution phase. #Update #Crypto
El Salvador is advancing negotiations with the IMF on its Bitcoin initiatives, aiming for a $1.14 billion loan under the Extended Fund Facility while addressing concerns about the Chivo e-wallet. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin remains strong in financial markets despite not reaching optimistic 2025 price targets, according to Anthony Pompliano, indicating no significant crash expected in Q1. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Aave’s community is divided over control of its brand and assets, sparked by an integration that favored Aave Labs. A vote is ongoing; 58% oppose transferring ownership to the DAO. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000, boosting crypto-linked stocks like Hut 8 Corp. and Riot Platforms Inc., but midyear volatility highlights divergence in performance. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin struggles to reclaim $90,000 amid bearish sentiment; gold and silver rise as safe-haven demand increases. Market confidence in Bitcoin remains low. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Veteran strategist Larry McDonald warns of credit stress as markets head into 2026, highlighting opportunities in hard assets amid record equity prices. #Update #Finance
@Tether announces QVAC Genesis II, expanding its educational AI dataset to 148 billion tokens across 19 domains, introducing Option-Level Reasoning for improved AI training. #Update #AI
Trump calls for lower interest rates after strong U.S. GDP growth, criticizing the Fed’s rate hikes; Kevin Hassett supports this view, emphasizing data-driven policy. Focus shifts to next Fed chair selection. #Update #Crypto $BTC
An experimental orchestral project in Brazil will convert Bitcoin price data into live music, aiming to represent market volatility through sound, after receiving funding approval under the Rouanet Law. #Update #Crypto $BTC
