Japan’s Metaplanet earns $1.4 million in bitcoin by selling put options, boosts holdings to 530 BTC - The Block

Bitcoin Holder Metaplanet Sells BTC Options to Boost Its $32M BTC Stash - CoinDesk

Swift set to begin live bank trials of digital asset transactions in 2025 - The Block

Geopolitical risks could drive bitcoin below $60,000, creating buying opportunity, Standard Chartered analyst says - The Block

SEC’s top crypto cop quits a month before election. Is Gensler next? - DL News

Buy the Bitcoin dip, it’s a ‘no-brainer,’ says hedge fund founder - DL News

Visa to help banks test tokenized assets, smart contracts - Blockworks

Grayscale Rolls Out Aave Fund - CoinDesk

CFTC Subcommittee Sends Up Recommendations for Letting Firms Use Tokenized Shares as Collateral: Bloomberg - CoinDesk

Ripple Partners With Brazilian Exchange Mercado Bitcoin to Offer Business-Focused Payments Solution - CoinDesk

RWA Platform Credbull Rolls Out Up to $500M Private Credit Fund with Fixed High Yield on Plume Network - CoinDesk

Coinbase’s venture arm will boost earnings in coming year, VP says - Fortune

Binance Labs invests in ZKsync ‘elastic chain’ Sophon in token round - The Block

Grayscale debuts new fund that gives investors exposure to governance token Aave - The Block

Cryptocurrency at Center of SEC Dispute Tumbles as Agency Appeals Judgment - Bloomberg ($)

JPMorgan says geopolitical risk could drive investors to gold and bitcoin - The Block

Relm Insurance Introduces BTC-Denominated Policy for Bitcoin Miners - CoinDesk

Bitcoin Not a Safe Haven From Geopolitical Risks, But Still Buy the Dip: Standard Chartered - CoinDesk

Bitcoin demand slumps amid Middle East tensions, analysts cite selling pressure - The Block

SEC files Ripple appeal, cites ‘conflicts’ with Supreme Court precedent - Blockworks

Why crypto-loving Nigerians slashed their use of stablecoins by $14bn - DL News