India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence reports smugglers increasingly use $USDT and cryptocurrencies over hawala networks for drug and gold trafficking, urging stronger regulations to combat illicit activities. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Experts from @BullTheory suggest the four-year crypto market cycle is ending, with the Bitcoin bull run potentially extending to 2027 due to global liquidity trends. #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin MENA 2025 will feature the History of Bitcoin First Edition, a unique fine-art book supporting Bitcoin education. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Strategy CEO Phong Le confirms Bitcoin reserves will only be sold during a decades-long liquidity crisis, dismissing current concerns as “FUD.” #Update #Crypto $BTC
Two dormant Casascius coins, each backed by 1,000 $BTC, were activated after over 13 years, unlocking $179 million. One was minted in October 2012 at $11.69; the other in December 2011 at $3.88. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The Bank of Japan plans a 25-basis-point interest rate hike to 0.75% on December 19, impacting global markets and potentially tightening liquidity for $BTC amid rising yen funding costs. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Maryland’s Minh Phuong Ngoc Vong sentenced to 15 months for aiding North Korea in infiltrating U.S. tech firms, compromising sensitive systems. #Breaking #Legal
Dogecoin faces key resistance at $0.20 with 11.7 billion tokens at this level, as per analyst Ali Martinez’s on-chain data; current price is $0.138. #Update #Crypto $DOGE
Ripple’s Reece Merrick highlights XRP Ledger’s role in financial settlements, boosting its profile in tokenized finance. #Update #Finance $XRP
Forward Industries launches BisonFi, a proprietary automated market maker for Solana, targeting institutional traders with custom strategies. Backed by Jump and Galaxy. #Update #DeFi $SOL
Italy’s National Commission for Companies and the Stock Exchange (CONSOB) mandates cryptocurrency service providers to apply for a license by December 30, 2025, with a transition period until June 30, 2026. Non-compliant firms must cease operations and return client assets. #Update #Crypto
The U.S. Spot XRP ETFs approach $1 billion in assets under management within a month, with consistent inflows and no outflows recorded, highlighting strong demand. #Update #Crypto $XRP
@Strategy raised $1.44B to address investor concerns amid Bitcoin’s downturn, ensuring 21 months of dividend coverage and dispelling FUD regarding its financial health. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@MonetBank, a Texas community bank, is pivoting to focus on digital assets, joining the crypto banking sector. This follows recent regulatory shifts favoring crypto access in banking. #Update #Crypto
