Abu Dhabi Investment Council nearly tripled its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust during the third quarter, growing from about 2.4 million shares to nearly 8 million by September 30. The position was valued at roughly $518 million at quarter end. Related Reading: Bitcoin To $220K In 45 Days? Genius Makes Bold Claim, Promises To […]

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One of the US attorneys behind the prosecution of former FTX executives testified as part of an evidentiary hearing exploring one of their plea deals.

Bitcoin Magazine JPMorgan Says Saylor’s Strategy Could See Billions in Outflows if MSCI Excludes MSTR Strategy faces the risk of being removed from major equity indices, with JPMorgan warning that MSCI’s January 15 decision could trigger up to $2.8B–$8.8B in passive outflows and deal a major blow to Saylor’s bitcoin-leveraged strategy. This post JPMorgan Says Saylor’s Strategy Could See Billions in Outflows if MSCI Excludes MSTR first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

TLDR Bitcoin dropped to a new monthly low of $86,400 following a reversal of early gains sparked by Nvidia’s positive revenue outlook. Analyst Cas Abbé believes Bitcoin will consolidate between $85,000 and $100,000 for the next 3 to 4 weeks. Both the Q1 2025 correction and the current pullback were driven by broader macroeconomic fears [...] The post Analyst Warns of Bitcoin’s Bearish Breakdown as Nvidia Lifts Tech Stocks appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitwise’s new XRP exchange-traded fund is set to go live when markets open on Thursday under the ticker “XRP.”

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought over $39 million in Bullish, Circle and BitMine shares as crypto stocks dipped, signaling conviction amid market weakness.

Some users viewed the asset reallocation as an alarming sign of the platform’s ability to blacklist user funds without requiring a governance proposal.

The exchange will publish monthly, independently verified reserve reports, giving users third-party confirmation that assets are fully backed.

Bitcoin enters bearish territory as institutional buying wanes and key indicators turn negative, signaling a potential end to the current market cycle.

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Bitcoin Core’s first independent audit found no serious vulnerabilities, with reviewers praising the project’s security, testing depth and overall code maturity.

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Survey data points to cautious allocations, long-term holding and a preference for regulated platforms as Singapore’s retail market continues to mature.

BitMine’s $3.7 billion paper loss and the falling mNAV valuations are threatening the business model of DATs, according to 10x Research.

Samourai Wallet’s co-founders received four- and five-year prison terms in the US for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business through their non-custodial crypto mixer.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $75 million in inflows after five days of redemptions, hinting at early stabilization as Bitcoin recovers above the $92,000 level.

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Bitcoin OG Owen Gunden sells $1.3 billion in BTC as retail panic grows, while institutional ownership of Bitcoin ETFs climbs to 40% despite market fear.

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Metaplanet plans to raise $135 million through the issuance of new Class B perpetual preferred shares as part of a broader restructuring tied to its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

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21Shares, one of the largest crypto ETF issuers with $8 billion in assets, continues to introduce more investment products in Europe as an influx of new crypto ETFs hits the US.

Aztec launched its Ignition mainnet with no centralized operators, opening community staking amid its major token sale and positioning itself as a fully decentralized L2.

The investment will help Parfin expand its onchain settlement tools and strengthen stablecoin infrastructure that is already driving institutional crypto use in LATAM.

The transition from Gary Gensler to Paul Atkins led to a significant decline in enforcement cases across the board, including those involving crypto companies.

Bitcoin struggles to hold the $90,000 support, and while charts angle toward further price downside, traders have turned their attention to the short liquidity at $98,000 to $100,000.

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India’s government is considering adopting a stablecoin regulatory framework while the Reserve Bank of India urges a "cautious" approach.

Analysts say Bitcoin is nearly in its “max pain” zone as the cost basis of BlackRock’s IBIT and Strategy’s massive BTC treasury draws near.

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Users can borrow up to $1 million in USDC against their Ether as Coinbase expands its Base-powered network, which has processed $1.25 billion in loans.

Bitcoin weakness persists as the BTC price drops to $86,000, alongside a US stock market sell-off and diminishing odds of a 50-basis-point Fed interest rate cut at the next FOMC.

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Already convicted of one felony charge and facing a possible retrial on two others, the Tornado Cash co-founder’s future is uncertain.

Tax revenue denominated in Bitcoin would be funneled into the US strategic BTC reserve and would not trigger a taxable event for the payer.

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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Solana's newly launched ETFs continued to attract heavy inflows, but a weakening market structure threatens a deeper correction to $120 for SOL price.

Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham may be one step closer to leaving the agency after the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced US President Donald Trump's pick to replace her.

Numerai's NMR token jumped over 40% after it announced a new funding round led by major university endowments, pushing the hedge fund to a $500M valuation.

Ethereum treasury companies are holding millions of dollars in unrealized losses, and the falling mNAV valuations and ETH’s potential to fall below $2,500 could further complicate matters.

The slated roundtable discussion comes as privacy experiences a renewed focus from crypto industry executives and civil liberties activists.

One of the US attorneys behind the prosecution of former FTX executives testified as part of an evidentiary hearing exploring one of their plea deals.

Ondo Global Markets said that it received regulatory authorization from the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority to offer tokenized stocks and ETFs to retail investors across the European Economic Area, enabling compliant, onchain exposure to U.S. markets for more than 500 million investors in 30 countries. Ondo described the approval as a passporting milestone that lets […]

Bitwise’s new XRP exchange-traded fund is set to go live when markets open on Thursday under the ticker “XRP.”

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought over $39 million in Bullish, Circle and BitMine shares as crypto stocks dipped, signaling conviction amid market weakness.

Some users viewed the asset reallocation as an alarming sign of the platform’s ability to blacklist user funds without requiring a governance proposal.

The exchange will publish monthly, independently verified reserve reports, giving users third-party confirmation that assets are fully backed.

Bitcoin enters bearish territory as institutional buying wanes and key indicators turn negative, signaling a potential end to the current market cycle.

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Bitcoin Core’s first independent audit found no serious vulnerabilities, with reviewers praising the project’s security, testing depth and overall code maturity.

• #bitcoin

Survey data points to cautious allocations, long-term holding and a preference for regulated platforms as Singapore’s retail market continues to mature.

BitMine’s $3.7 billion paper loss and the falling mNAV valuations are threatening the business model of DATs, according to 10x Research.

Samourai Wallet’s co-founders received four- and five-year prison terms in the US for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business through their non-custodial crypto mixer.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $75 million in inflows after five days of redemptions, hinting at early stabilization as Bitcoin recovers above the $92,000 level.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin OG Owen Gunden sells $1.3 billion in BTC as retail panic grows, while institutional ownership of Bitcoin ETFs climbs to 40% despite market fear.

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Metaplanet plans to raise $135 million through the issuance of new Class B perpetual preferred shares as part of a broader restructuring tied to its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

• #bitcoin

21Shares, one of the largest crypto ETF issuers with $8 billion in assets, continues to introduce more investment products in Europe as an influx of new crypto ETFs hits the US.

Aztec launched its Ignition mainnet with no centralized operators, opening community staking amid its major token sale and positioning itself as a fully decentralized L2.

The investment will help Parfin expand its onchain settlement tools and strengthen stablecoin infrastructure that is already driving institutional crypto use in LATAM.

The transition from Gary Gensler to Paul Atkins led to a significant decline in enforcement cases across the board, including those involving crypto companies.

Bitcoin struggles to hold the $90,000 support, and while charts angle toward further price downside, traders have turned their attention to the short liquidity at $98,000 to $100,000.

• #bitcoin

India’s government is considering adopting a stablecoin regulatory framework while the Reserve Bank of India urges a "cautious" approach.

Analysts say Bitcoin is nearly in its “max pain” zone as the cost basis of BlackRock’s IBIT and Strategy’s massive BTC treasury draws near.

• #bitcoin

Users can borrow up to $1 million in USDC against their Ether as Coinbase expands its Base-powered network, which has processed $1.25 billion in loans.

Bitcoin weakness persists as the BTC price drops to $86,000, alongside a US stock market sell-off and diminishing odds of a 50-basis-point Fed interest rate cut at the next FOMC.

• #bitcoin

Already convicted of one felony charge and facing a possible retrial on two others, the Tornado Cash co-founder’s future is uncertain.

Tax revenue denominated in Bitcoin would be funneled into the US strategic BTC reserve and would not trigger a taxable event for the payer.

• #bitcoin

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Solana's newly launched ETFs continued to attract heavy inflows, but a weakening market structure threatens a deeper correction to $120 for SOL price.

Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham may be one step closer to leaving the agency after the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced US President Donald Trump's pick to replace her.

Numerai's NMR token jumped over 40% after it announced a new funding round led by major university endowments, pushing the hedge fund to a $500M valuation.

Ethereum treasury companies are holding millions of dollars in unrealized losses, and the falling mNAV valuations and ETH’s potential to fall below $2,500 could further complicate matters.

The slated roundtable discussion comes as privacy experiences a renewed focus from crypto industry executives and civil liberties activists.

One of the US attorneys behind the prosecution of former FTX executives testified as part of an evidentiary hearing exploring one of their plea deals.

TLDR Michael Selig’s nomination to lead the CFTC advanced in the Senate Agriculture Committee by a 12-11 vote. Lawmakers are considering expanding the CFTC’s regulatory authority over digital assets through proposed legislation. Selig did not commit to immediate funding increases but stated he would assess the agency’s needs if confirmed. Selig emphasized the importance of [...] The post Michael Selig Moves Closer to CFTC Chair Role After Senate Vote appeared first on Blockonomi.

The slated roundtable discussion comes as privacy experiences a renewed focus from crypto industry executives and civil liberties activists.

A Bitcoin whale holding the asset since the early days has sold its holdings amid the deep market slump for a massive $1.3 billion.

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TLDR Kyrgyzstan has officially launched USDKG, its first government-backed stablecoin. USDKG is pegged to the U.S. dollar and backed by physical gold reserves. The initial supply includes 50 million tokens minted on the Tron blockchain. President Sadyr Zhaparov led the official launch ceremony in Bishkek. The stablecoin is issued by a fully state-owned entity called [...] The post USDKG Debuts: Kyrgyzstan Issues Gold-Backed Coin Pegged to USD appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR JPMorgan warned that Strategy may be removed from the MSCI indices on January 15. The removal could lead to passive outflows of up to $2.8 billion. An additional $8.8 billion in exposure remains if other index providers follow suit. Strategy’s stock has already dropped to levels seen during the pandemic. JPMorgan stated that losing [...] The post JPMorgan Flags $2.8B Risk as MSCI May Drop Strategy from Indices appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analysts at JPMorgan warn that more than 20% of Strategy's market cap sits in passive indices, which are now threatening to delist it.

Numerai's NMR token jumped over 40% after it announced a new funding round led by major university endowments, pushing the hedge fund to a $500M valuation.

Ethereum treasury companies are holding millions of dollars in unrealized losses, and the falling mNAV valuations and ETH’s potential to fall below $2,500 could further complicate matters.

Many traders are watching the market closely as the Pi coin price shows unusual strength, and the XRP price forecast hints at a possible move higher. These trends have pushed people to look for the next top bullish crypto before the wider market heats up again. In the middle of these shifts, one project has [...] The post Crypto Analyst Joshua Case Publicly Endorses BlockDAG! Pi Coin Price Turns Bullish & XRP Price Forecast Shows Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR MSTR stock dropped to $173.55, marking a new 52-week low for the company. The stock briefly bounced to $176 but stayed near its lowest yearly range. MSTR stock has fallen 40 percent in 2025 and over 62 percent in the past year. Strategy has not yet completed its full common stock issuance plan. The [...] The post MSTR Stock Slumps to $173.55 as Bitcoin Dips Below $88,000 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Young and rich investors want wealth advisers to offer crypto, and some have moved their money from those who don’t, according to a survey by Zerohash.

An onchain analyst said every time Bitcoin has seen a plunge like this, it has “allowed us to move higher.”

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Bitwise’s new XRP exchange-traded fund is set to go live when markets open on Thursday under the ticker “XRP.”

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought over $39 million in Bullish, Circle and BitMine shares as crypto stocks dipped, signaling conviction amid market weakness.

Some users viewed the asset reallocation as an alarming sign of the platform’s ability to blacklist user funds without requiring a governance proposal.

The exchange will publish monthly, independently verified reserve reports, giving users third-party confirmation that assets are fully backed.

Bitcoin enters bearish territory as institutional buying wanes and key indicators turn negative, signaling a potential end to the current market cycle.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin Core’s first independent audit found no serious vulnerabilities, with reviewers praising the project’s security, testing depth and overall code maturity.

• #bitcoin

Survey data points to cautious allocations, long-term holding and a preference for regulated platforms as Singapore’s retail market continues to mature.

BitMine’s $3.7 billion paper loss and the falling mNAV valuations are threatening the business model of DATs, according to 10x Research.

Samourai Wallet’s co-founders received four- and five-year prison terms in the US for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business through their non-custodial crypto mixer.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $75 million in inflows after five days of redemptions, hinting at early stabilization as Bitcoin recovers above the $92,000 level.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin OG Owen Gunden sells $1.3 billion in BTC as retail panic grows, while institutional ownership of Bitcoin ETFs climbs to 40% despite market fear.

• #bitcoin

Metaplanet plans to raise $135 million through the issuance of new Class B perpetual preferred shares as part of a broader restructuring tied to its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

• #bitcoin

21Shares, one of the largest crypto ETF issuers with $8 billion in assets, continues to introduce more investment products in Europe as an influx of new crypto ETFs hits the US.

Aztec launched its Ignition mainnet with no centralized operators, opening community staking amid its major token sale and positioning itself as a fully decentralized L2.

The investment will help Parfin expand its onchain settlement tools and strengthen stablecoin infrastructure that is already driving institutional crypto use in LATAM.

The transition from Gary Gensler to Paul Atkins led to a significant decline in enforcement cases across the board, including those involving crypto companies.

Bitcoin struggles to hold the $90,000 support, and while charts angle toward further price downside, traders have turned their attention to the short liquidity at $98,000 to $100,000.

• #bitcoin

India’s government is considering adopting a stablecoin regulatory framework while the Reserve Bank of India urges a "cautious" approach.

Analysts say Bitcoin is nearly in its “max pain” zone as the cost basis of BlackRock’s IBIT and Strategy’s massive BTC treasury draws near.

• #bitcoin

Users can borrow up to $1 million in USDC against their Ether as Coinbase expands its Base-powered network, which has processed $1.25 billion in loans.

Bitcoin weakness persists as the BTC price drops to $86,000, alongside a US stock market sell-off and diminishing odds of a 50-basis-point Fed interest rate cut at the next FOMC.

• #bitcoin

Already convicted of one felony charge and facing a possible retrial on two others, the Tornado Cash co-founder’s future is uncertain.

Tax revenue denominated in Bitcoin would be funneled into the US strategic BTC reserve and would not trigger a taxable event for the payer.

• #bitcoin