Bhutan Adds Bitcoin ETH to Reserves
Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City will hold $BTC, $ETH, and $BNB in strategic reserves to enhance economic resilience and support blockchain innovation in South Asia. • #Breaking • #Crypto • $BTC • (+9) • ↗
Finnish Police Seize Luxury Watches
Finnish police seized $2.68M luxury watches from @RichardHeartWin amid tax evasion and assault investigations; SEC lawsuit alleges misuse of investor funds in $HEX trading • #Breaking • $HEX • (-7) • ↘
Solana Ecosystem Boosted by $25M Investment
@SolStrategies Inc. secures a $25M CAD credit facility to invest in the $SOL ecosystem, marking a significant institutional commitment to Solana’s growth. • #Breaking • #Crypto • $SOL • (+8) • ↗
Crypto Trading Ban Lifted in Korea
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to relax restrictions on institutional crypto trading, gradually allowing institutions access to local exchanges, starting with non-profits, amid political turmoil and martial law declaration by impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. • #Breaking • #Crypto • @YonhapNews • (+8) • ↗
Crypto Kidnapping: Pakistani Trader Loses $340K
Pakistani crypto trader Mohammed Arsalan was kidnapped by a gang involving law enforcement, forced to pay $340,000 in crypto; seven arrests made, one suspect at large. • #Breaking • #Legal • @Binance • (+8) • ↗
Crypto Scandal Over 1 Million Victims
U.S. prosecutors estimate over 1 million victims affected in Do Kwon’s criminal case involving @terra_money, highlighting significant legal and financial repercussions in the crypto space. • #Breaking • #Legal • @terra_money • (+8) • ↗
Bitcoin Access Codes Revealed in Court
Frank Richard Ahlgren III must reveal access codes to $BTC worth $124M following a court order for failing to pay crypto taxes, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny. • #Breaking • $BTC • (-3) • ↘
Gemini Settles CFTC Case for $5M
@Gemini agreed to pay $5M to settle a CFTC case over misleading statements about bitcoin futures manipulation, avoiding trial. The settlement includes an injunction against future misstatements. • #Breaking • #Legal • @Gemini • (+8) • ↗
Bitcoin Ruling: Investor Must Surrender Keys
A Texas federal court judge ordered Frank Richard Ahlgren III to surrender crypto keys in a landmark tax case, highlighting regulatory scrutiny on digital assets. • #Breaking • #Legal • $BTC • (+8) • ↗
Bitcoin Faces Supply Shock Risk
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs purchased 51,500 $BTC in December 2024, quadrupling the 13,850 BTC mined, sparking supply shock concerns. Analysts warn of potential market impact as ETF holdings surge to 6.24% of total supply. • #Breaking • #ETF • $BTC • (+8) • ↗
Coinbase Wins Key Court Victory
@Coinbase given a rare chance to appeal SEC’s crypto securities accusations in U.S. Court of Appeals, potentially impacting the broader crypto industry as SEC leadership shifts under President-elect Trump. • #Breaking • #Legal • @Coinbase • (+8) • ↗
CFTC Chair Behnam Steps Down
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam announces departure on January 20, aligning with SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s exit as President-elect Donald Trump takes office, impacting future crypto regulation. • #Breaking • #Crypto • $BTC • (+8) • ↗
Crypto: Judge Halts SEC Coinbase Lawsuit
Judge Katherine Failla paused the @SECGov lawsuit against @Coinbase until an appeals court reviews conflicting crypto rulings, marking a pivotal legal moment. • #Breaking • #Legal • @Coinbase • (+8) • ↗
DeFi Lawsuit Challenges US Tax Authority
@BlockchainAssn and others sue IRS over 2027 DeFi data rule, fearing tech exodus and privacy threats. • #Breaking • @BlockchainAssn • (-6) • ↘