Bitcoin Wallet CTO Gets 4-Year Sentence
William Lonergan Hill sentenced to four years for operating an unlicensed money transmitter, processing $2B in Bitcoin via Samourai Wallet. Co-founder Keonne Rodriguez received five years. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Struggles Near Key Resistance Zones
Bitcoin price finds support at $88,570 but struggles below $93,000 with resistance near $93,500; potential decline if it fails to rise above this level. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Advances Bitwise Crypto ETF With XRP
The SEC approves Bitwise 10 ETF, boosting institutional access to crypto with $BTC, $ETH, $XRP, and $SOL exposure. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum ETF Launches by BlackRock
BlackRock’s iShares filed for a staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware, while SEC eased 19b-4 filing requirements. The REX-Osprey ETH + Staking ETF is the first US Ethereum staking ETF. #Update #Crypto $ETH
CFTC Chair Nominee Addresses DeFi Regulation
Michael Selig expressed support for regulatory oversight in digital asset markets during his nomination hearing as the sole commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). #Update #Crypto
Stablecoin Adoption Soars with Opera MiniPay
@Opera’s MiniPay launches “Pay like a local” feature, enabling stablecoin spending via USDT in Argentina and Brazil. Users can pay using local QR codes, enhancing crypto utility. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Nominee Rejects CFTC Resource Boost
CFTC Chair nominee Mike Selig declines to commit to more resources or Democrat commissioners as the agency prepares for crypto regulation, raising concerns among Senate Democrats. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Crashes Below $90K Fear Intensifies
Bitcoin enters a critical phase as short-term holders realize significant losses, with STH-SOPR below 1.0 indicating panic selling. $BTC remains under pressure near $90K. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Solana Surges: TSOL Staking Launches
Accelerating demand for Solana exposure fuels new ETFs as @21shares expands staking-focused designs, highlighting institutional traction. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Bitcoin Wallet’s Hill Sentenced 4 Years
William Hill, co-founder of @SamouraiWallet, sentenced to four years for laundering over $237M via Bitcoin mixing services. Co-founder Keonne Rodriguez received five years. #Breaking #Legal
Cryptocurrency Legalization Launches in Ukraine
Ukraine plans to finalize cryptocurrency legalization and taxation by early 2026, proposing an 18% tax on individual profits plus a 5% military levy. The bill has faced delays due to legislative complexities. #Update #Legal
CFTC Chair Nominee Addresses DeFi Regulation
Michael Selig, nominated for CFTC chair, faced Senate Agriculture Committee questions on DeFi regulation and conflicts of interest; confirmation vote expected soon. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Reclaims $90K as Nvidia Soars
Nvidia’s earnings beat and strong outlook calmed crypto markets, boosting $BTC above $90K; AI-focused tokens like $TAO, $NEAR, and $RNDR rose 4%-5%. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Coinbase Unveils New Era in Trading
@Coinbase hints at a “new era” with potential prediction market and stock trading features, following leaks by Jane Manchun Wong. Announcement set for December 17 livestream. #Update #Crypto