🪙 MicroStrategy expands BTC portfolio

MicroStrategy has bolstered its Bitcoin reserves by acquiring an additional 5,262 BTC. This purchase was made at an average cost of $106,662 per BTC, amounting to a total investment of around $561 million.

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❕ FTX’s Ex-CEO pardon rumors

Speculation surrounds former FTX CEO Sam Bankman's potential presidential pardon after a 25-year fraud sentence. His political connections and donations to Democrats have led to public criticism of the government for being too lenient on FTX executives.

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🪙 Cosmos Network devs move dormant ICO BTC

Cosmos Network developers have moved 295.3 BTC, currently valued at $27.7 million, from funds raised during their 2017 ICO. This is their first transaction in two years.

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💎 TON shows signs of recovery

TON's Sharpe Ratio suggests a potential market rebound. After reaching a low of $4.7, TON has steadily increased over the past four days, reaching $5.66.

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📣 Russia to prohibit crypto mining in 10 regions starting 2025

The ban is effective from January 1 until March 15, 2031. The Council of Ministers indicates further bans may occur during peak energy demand, but these could be adjusted or lifted if a government commission finds it necessary based on energy demand changes.

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⚠️ Massive BTC heist: over 4,500 BTC stolen

North Korean hackers from the Lazarus Group have been identified as responsible for the theft of over 4,500 Bitcoins from Japan’s DMM Bitcoin exchange earlier this year.

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📣 Russia uses crypto to evade sanctions

Russian companies are now using BTC and other cryptocurrencies for international transactions to circumvent Western sanctions, according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.

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⚡️ Ripple to unlock 1B XRP

On January 1, Ripple will unlock 1 billion XRP, increasing the circulating supply by 1.74%.

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🪙 Japan cautious on Bitcoin reserve

The Japanese government has expressed caution about including Bitcoin in its foreign currency reserves, responding to the US plan for a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

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🔥 Hippo holiday cheer: Buterin’s $400K gift

Ethereum co-founder gifted $400,000 to Thai baby hippo, Moo Deng, for Christmas. Buterin described this gesture as a perfect way to express his gratitude to Thailand.

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📣 Expert challenges Trump’s Bitcoin promise

A technology expert criticized Trump’s campaign promise to ensure all remaining BTC be "made in the USA", highlighting the difficulty of making the US a leader in the decentralized Bitcoin industry.

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💎 Ancient ETH wallet reawakens with massive profit

An ancient pre-mine Ethereum wallet has reactivated after 9.4 years, boasting a 1,092,728% profit. The wallet contains 1,940 ETH.

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🔝 BTC market cap adds over $1T in 2024

Despite a $200 billion decrease in recent days, Bitcoin’s market cap is over $1 trillion greater on December 27 than it was on January 1.

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⭐️ The most significant Rise & Fall in the prices of tokens from the Top-15.

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❕ Allegations of misconduct against Solana Co-Founder

Elisa Rossi accuses ex-husband Stephen Akridge of misappropriating her Solana staking rewards during their divorce. Akridge reportedly used his blockchain expertise to divert commissions from Rossi’s digital wallet.

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⚠️ New phishing scam targets crypto users

A Trojan horse malware decrypts data, steals credentials, and sends them to hackers, allowing full access to victims’ crypto wallets through fake Zoom links.

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🪙 El Salvador increases Bitcoin holdings

El Salvador, the country recognizing BTC as legal currency, has expanded its BTC reserves to surpass 6,000 BTC, resulting in a $569 million boost to its treasury. This recent acquisition places El Salvador as the sixth country to possess over 6,000 BTC.

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