1. Franklin Templeton submits Bitcoin and Ethereum crypto index ETF to the SEC, demonstrating continued interest from large institutions in the crypto market.
2. The Federal Reserve announces a 25 basis point rate cut and reduces next year's rate cut expectations from four adjustments to two, triggering widespread market reactions.
3. Senator Cynthia Lummis expresses hope that Congress will grant the Federal Reserve the authority to hold Bitcoin, indicating a policy shift in support of Bitcoin.
4. Hut 8 surpasses Tesla to become the fourth publicly traded company holding over 10,000 BTC, highlighting the significant position of miners in the market.
Hut 8 surpasses Tesla to become the fourth publicly traded company holding over 10,000 BTC. -Original
5. Aptos Labs CEO Mo Shaikh resigns, with Avery Ching taking over, marking a significant leadership change in the blockchain company.
Aptos Labs co-founder Mo Shaikh announced his resignation as CEO of the company. Aptos is a layer one blockchain that claims to offer enhanced scalability, security, and transaction speed. The platform utilizes a unique blockchain programming language called Move, which was originally created for Facebook's now-defunct "Diem" project. In a lengthy post on X, Shaikh, who co-founded Aptos with Avery Ching three years ago, expressed pride in the company's progress, including raising $400 million in venture capital and building "one of the strongest ecosystems, trusted by over a thousand builders and innovators worldwide." "Since I can remember, I have been passionate about building systems that empower people—fairer and more open systems. I have been deeply involved in the blockchain world since 2016, exploring and contributing to its transformative social and economic potential." On December 19, 2024, Shaikh stated that Ching would take over as CEO, leading the company into the next phase of growth. In his X post, Shaikh acknowledged the work of Aptos partners and investors, including firms like BlackRock, Google, Mastercard, and PayPal. "None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our incredible investors. I want to express my deepest gratitude to Dragonfly, Blocktower, Haun Ventures, Hashed, IRONGREY, a16z, Apollo, Coinbase, Parafi, Scribble, PayPal, Franklin Templeton, and the amazing angel investors who believe in our vision," he wrote. Shaikh stated that he would continue to serve as a strategic advisor to the company and plans to spend time thinking about the future of blockchain and financial systems. "I will always be an advocate for Aptos and its mission," he wrote, adding that he looks "forward to continuing to help Aptos maintain its position as the world's leading blockchain." -Original
6. Bitcoin miners MARA and Hut 8 continue to increase their Bitcoin reserves, reflecting miners' confidence in market prospects.
MARA, the largest publicly traded miner in the U.S., acquired approximately 15,574 BTC for about $1.53 billion. The eighth largest publicly traded miner, Hut 8, acquired 990 Bitcoins for about $100 million. -Original
7. The Governor of the Central Bank of Morocco announces the upcoming adoption of a legal framework for managing crypto assets, aiming to find a balance between regulation and innovation.
Abdellatif Jouahri, the Governor of the Central Bank of Morocco (BAM), announced that Morocco is set to adopt a legal framework aimed at managing the use of crypto assets and encouraging financial innovation. At a press conference following the last BAM board meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, Jouahri noted that the regulation aligns with the latest recommendations from the G20 and addresses financial risks associated with crypto assets. He emphasized, "We want to regulate the use of crypto assets while not hindering the innovation that their ecosystem may bring." The framework's development has received technical assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, aiming to balance two core objectives: ensuring a safe and well-regulated environment and promoting innovation. By implementing this legal framework, Morocco hopes to become one of the first developing countries to provide clear and comprehensive regulation for crypto assets, preparing to address the economic and financial challenges posed by the digitization of the monetary system. Currently, the legal text is in the adoption phase, including a public consultation phase, and will subsequently receive approval from the government and parliament. -Original
8. Bhutan promotes sustainable development through blockchain and Bitcoin mining projects, demonstrating strategic applications at the national level.
9. Coinbase announces the suspension of wBTC trading, drawing widespread attention from the market.
Coinbase announced that it has suspended wBTC trading. The wBTC trading on Coinbase Exchange and Coinbase Prime has been paused, but users can still withdraw funds at any time. BlockBeats previously reported: On December 19, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ruled to deny a request for a temporary restraining order filed by Hong Kong company BiT Global, allowing Coinbase to proceed with its plan to delist Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) from its platform. The judge found that BiT Global failed to demonstrate that Coinbase's actions would cause it "imminent and irreparable harm." On October 10, WBTC completed its transition to a geographically distributed custody structure. Under the cooperation agreement between BitGo and BiT Global, control of the underlying Bitcoin will now be shared among Singapore, Hong Kong, and the U.S. The new custody structure uses a multi-signature protocol that requires two signatures to approve any transaction and transfer funds from the wallet. -Original
10. The hacker in the Bitfinex theft case makes a statement for the first time, claiming to have acted alone in the theft and denying rumors of other participants.
The hacker in the Bitfinex theft case made a public statement for the first time since being arrested, with Ilya Lichtenstein reiterating that he stole 120,000 Bitcoins alone, denying speculation in a Netflix documentary that "his father was involved as an accomplice and may belong to a Russian spy agency." This is his first public statement since his arrest in 2022. In a video statement, Lichtenstein said, "My father is not a hacker; he doesn't even know how to use Instagram. I sincerely apologize to Bitfinex for all the pressure I caused them. I know what I did was wrong, but I did it anyway. Looking back at who I was then, I hate myself. I hate myself. For the past three years, I have been working to clear all assets and return them to the last satoshi as required by my plea agreement, and I will continue to do so." On August 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice's Public Affairs Office announced that married couple Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan from New York City pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in a case involving the theft of approximately 120,000 BTC from Bitfinex. The two were arrested in February 2022, after the government seized about 95,000 stolen Bitcoins from a cryptocurrency wallet controlled by the defendants. At the time of the seizure, the recovered funds were valued at approximately $3.6 billion. Since their arrest, the government has seized an additional approximately $475 million related to the hack. Lichtenstein used various advanced hacking tools and techniques to access Bitfinex's network. Once inside its system, Lichtenstein fraudulently authorized over 2,000 transactions, transferring 119,754 BTC from Bitfinex to a cryptocurrency wallet controlled by Lichtenstein. Subsequently, Lichtenstein took steps to cover his tracks, returning to Bitfinex's network and deleting access credentials and other log files that could expose him to law enforcement. -Original
11. An IMF spokesperson states that the use of Bitcoin will be voluntary and discusses the U.S. economic outlook and Federal Reserve policy adjustments.
IMF spokesperson Kozak stated that the use of Bitcoin will be voluntary, and he also mentioned that the U.S. labor market is cooling, inflation is higher than expected, but inflation is trending toward the 2% target. Given the high uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economic outlook, the Federal Reserve needs to adjust the pace and magnitude of rate cuts based on upcoming data. -Original
12. Craig Wright is sentenced to one year in prison for claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, sparking widespread discussion.
Craig Wright was sentenced to 12 months in prison on Thursday, with a two-year probation. In March of this year, a British judge ruled that Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto. -Original
13. OKX Web3 becomes the title sponsor of the 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, continuing to expand its influence in blockchain events.
According to official news, OKX Web3 has confirmed its role as the title sponsor and exclusive NFT ticket issuance partner for the "2025 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival." Users who purchase carnival ticket NFTs through the OKX Web3 wallet can enjoy a 15% discount on ticket purchases, along with unlocking exclusive gifts for ticket holders and other benefits. Early bird tickets are now on sale at a limited-time price of only 255 USDT: https://www.okx.com/ul/q3xd9N It is reported that the "2025 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival" will be held from April 6 to 9, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 5 BCDE. The event is expected to attract over 300 heavyweight speakers from around the world, as well as over 150 well-known Web3 projects, communities, and media to participate on-site, creating a cutting-edge technology and innovation event. -Original
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