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Action on Bitcoin ETF Options Paves the Way for a New Era

Discussion about the impending trading of Bitcoin options and its potential impact on the market.

Navigating U.S. Regulations: Are Crypto Exchanges Playing with Fire?

Recent data reveals that crypto exchanges Bybit, Bitget, and OKX have amassed a significant user base in the US, raising concerns about regulatory compliance.

Crypto

Crypto Valley Exchange Set to Launch in January with Affordable Futures and Options Trading

Crypto Valley Exchange (CVEX), a new decentralized exchange, will officially launch on January 8, 2025, introducing cost-effective trading options for its users.

Market Analysis

JPMorgan Reports Positive Trends in Bitcoin Mining Economics

JPMorgan's recent report highlights significant improvements in bitcoin mining profitability and market capitalization in November.

Finance

MARA Holdings Expands Convertible Notes Offering by $150 Million Due to High Demand

MARA Holdings, a major player in the bitcoin space, increases its convertible notes offering to enhance its Bitcoin holdings and reduce debt.

Regulations

Gemini Crypto Exchange Launches Operations in France Ahead of MiCA Regulations

Gemini opens access to digital asset trading in France just weeks before new EU regulations take effect, setting the stage for broader expansion.

Business

Trump Media Group Approaches Bakkt for Potential Acquisition

Trump Media and Technology Group is reportedly in discussions to acquire Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading platform, in an all-stock deal.

Market News

Ethereum's Ether Faces Decline in Investor Sentiment

The likelihood of Ethereum's ether reaching its previous highs appears slim as market trends shift.

Crypto

Traders See Bitcoin Breaking $100K Amid Altcoin Season Hints

Bitcoin's potential surge to $100,000 is predicted by traders, indicating a prospective altcoin season in the near future.

Blockchain

Morpheus: A New Decentralized AI Initiative Launches on Its Mainnet

Morpheus, an innovative decentralized AI project, aims to mitigate the adverse effects typically associated with AI technologies. The project has successfully launched its mainnet.

Policy

California Court Rejects Kraken's Appeal Attempt Over SEC Case

A judge has dismissed Kraken's request for an interlocutory appeal in an SEC case regarding the classification of cryptocurrencies as securities.

Crypto

Options for Bitcoin ETFs Set to Launch Tomorrow

Market participants are hopeful that the upcoming options for Bitcoin ETFs will attract more institutional investors.

Policy

Debating the Future of a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: Legislative Hurdles Ahead

As the U.S. government holds a significant amount of bitcoin, experts weigh in on the complexities of creating a strategic reserve unaffected by Congress.

Policy

Heather Morgan, Known as 'Razzlekhan', Receives 18-Month Sentence for Bitfinex Hack

Heather Morgan, involved in laundering proceeds from the Bitfinex bitcoin theft, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Policy

Kalshi Claims Only Congress Can Regulate Election Betting in Court Filing

Kalshi argues that the power to prohibit election betting lies solely with Congress, dismissing CFTC’s interpretation as arbitrary.

Politics

The Future of DeFi in Washington: Navigating a New Political Landscape

The 2024 election cycle has shifted the political landscape for digital finance, urging the crypto industry to rethink its strategies in Washington.

Politics

Betting Market Insights: A Polymarket Trader's High Stakes with Tyson and Trump

A look into the recent losses of a prominent Polymarket trader after a high-stakes boxing match and predictions surrounding political appointments.

Crypto

Major Rally in Crypto Market: XLM Shines with a 73.2% Surge

The CoinDesk 20 index recorded a notable rise, with XLM leading the charge over the weekend.

Crypto

Lido Founders Strategize New Identity Platform to Rival Sam Altman's World Network

The co-founders of Lido are developing a blockchain identity platform named Y that challenges the controversial biometric identification system of World Network, founded by Sam Altman.