1. The Federal Reserve's hawkish statements have made Bitcoin traders cautious, halting the post-election rally, with Bitcoin recording its first weekly decline since Trump's victory in early November.
2. The IRS has finalized controversial tax rules requiring "DeFi brokers" to collect user transaction information.
The U.S. Treasury stated on Friday that the finalized rules mean "DeFi brokers" will follow the same rules as brokers handling securities. This rule-making has drawn criticism from participants in the crypto industry, who argue that cryptocurrencies are different from traditional assets. -Original
3. Bitget announces the destruction of over $5 billion worth of BGB, with BGB rising over 5.8% in the short term.
4. Strive Asset Management, co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, a politician from the Trump administration, has applied for a Bitcoin bond ETF.
5. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin "adopts" the viral hippo Moo Deng and donates 10 million Thai Baht to Khao Kheow Zoo.
The stagnation of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency prices may not bring holiday cheer to traders, but some wealthy individuals are trying to spread goodwill. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced that he has accepted an invitation to become the "adoptive father" of the pygmy hippo Moo Deng after she grew up. He also stated in a post to be released on Thursday on X that he will donate 10 million Thai Baht (approximately $300,000) to the Khao Kheow Zoo near Bangkok, where the five-month-old panda resides. Donations made in Moo Deng's name will be used to upgrade the zoo's overall operations and create a dedicated habitat for pygmy hippos within the zoo. Buterin stated that these donations are a return for the "warm hospitality of Thailand" at the Ethereum annual developer conference in November and a gesture of "friendship and respect" to all Thais. In a letter to the zoo, Buterin said, "What better way to give a Christmas gift to all the people of Thailand than through Moo Deng, who has become one of the most unexpected and significant Thai celebrities on the world stage? Thank you for the warm welcome to this family and for the work you do for wildlife! I am delighted to be Moo Deng's adoptive father, and over the next two years, I will accompany her with my love and support through a donation of 10 million Thai Baht, perhaps more, as I have reserved 88 ETH for friends. Wishing them long life and prosperity." pic.twitter.com/l24vPybhTi. Moo Deng, meaning "bouncing pork" in Thai, became a popular internet meme earlier this year after her photos went viral. She has two siblings, brother Moo Toon (braised pork) and sister Moo Waan (sweet pork). The meme coin inspired by her, MOODENG, has also gained popularity on Solana, reaching a market cap of over $600 million after being listed on influential exchanges like Binance and Coinbase in November. MOODENG is the first token themed around an animal other than a dog or cat to achieve significant trading volume and is considered by some to be the first Thai meme coin. However, the token's price has dropped 60% from its peak, as Moo Deng's popularity remains concentrated in Thailand and nearby markets. -Original
6. BlackRock's Ethereum ETF holdings increase to over 1.065 million ETH.
As of December 26, the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF's holdings reached 1,065,357.6328 ETH, with a market value of $3,539,363,088.48. -Original
7. Grayscale transfers 700 BTC to two addresses, valued at approximately $67.41 million.
Eight minutes ago, Grayscale transferred a total of 700 BTC to two addresses, valued at approximately $67.41 million. -Original
8. MetaMask launches Gas Station feature, allowing users to pay gas fees with other assets.
MetaMask has launched the Gas Station feature, enabling users to pay gas fees with other assets even if they do not have enough ETH balance to cover network fees. -Original
9. Japan strengthens regulations on unregistered crypto exchanges, implementing stricter laws.
Japan has implemented stricter regulations to enhance oversight of unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges. -Original
10. Bitcoin ETF applications show strong investor interest, accelerating institutional acceptance of Bitcoin.
The mainstream narrative for cryptocurrencies in 2024 is institutional adoption. From the U.S. approving spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds to an increasing number of companies committing to purchase the largest cryptocurrency for their treasuries, cryptocurrencies have become a mainstream topic like never before. Bitcoin has risen nearly 130% this year, repeatedly hitting all-time highs. It currently hovers around the psychological threshold of $100,000. The net inflow for ETFs approved in January reached $36 billion, accumulating over 1 million BTC. Additionally, the number of publicly traded companies indicating they are adding Bitcoin to their treasuries is accelerating. This trend began with MicroStrategy (MSTR) in 2020 and has recently attracted KULR Technology (KULR), a manufacturer of energy storage products for the aerospace and defense industries. The Texas-based company stated it purchased 217.18 Bitcoin for $21 million and will allocate up to 90% of its surplus cash to Bitcoin. Now, Bitwise Asset Management, which already has spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, has applied for an exchange-traded fund to track the stocks of companies holding at least 1,000 Bitcoin in inventory. According to documents submitted on December 26, this fund (called the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Company ETF) has additional requirements, including a market cap of at least $100 million, minimum daily liquidity of at least $1 million, and less than 10% of publicly traded free-floating shares. A second document submitted on Thursday was filed by Strive Asset Management, co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, a politician from the Trump administration. The Bitcoin bond ETF seeks exposure through derivatives (such as MicroStrategy's convertible securities in actively managed ETFs). These bonds have achieved significant success. The 0% coupon bonds maturing in 2027 are priced at 150% of face value and have outperformed Bitcoin since inception. "Since its inception, Strive has been calling attention to the long-term investment risks posed by the global sovereign debt crisis, inflation, and geopolitical tensions," Strive CEO Matt Cole told CoinDesk. "We firmly believe that there is no better long-term investment to hedge these risks than thoughtfully investing in Bitcoin." "One of the first of Strive's planned Bitcoin solutions will democratize access to Bitcoin bonds, which are bonds issued by companies to purchase Bitcoin. We believe these bonds provide an attractive risk-return exposure to Bitcoin, but most investors cannot purchase them," he added. -Original
11. South Korean investors buy BTC and USDT at a 3-5% premium to avoid the falling won.
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju posted on social media, "The won to dollar exchange rate has fallen to its lowest point in 15 years. Koreans are exchanging won for BTC and USDT at a 3-5% premium on Upbit." -Original
12. OKX options total open interest falls 33.4% in 24 hours, indicating decreased activity in the options trading market.
Currently, the total open interest for OKX BTC options contracts is 20,100.88 BTC, with a 33.4% decline in the past 24 hours, indicating decreased activity in the options trading market. Data is for reference only. Interpretation: Open interest refers to the total number of unexercised options contracts in the market, which can reflect the current market's views and expectations regarding the future price movements of a particular underlying asset. Data is for reference only. -Original
13. CME Fed Watch: The probability of the Fed cutting rates by 50 basis points in September 2024 is 22%.
14. DuckChain releases AI roadmap to accelerate blockchain mass adoption.
DuckChain has released a new AI roadmap focusing on integrating AI with EVM technology to create a convenient Web3 ecosystem and promote the mass adoption of blockchain technology. The plan targets Telegram's 1 billion users and is divided into five phases: starting with on-chain AI governance DAO to help users easily participate in on-chain decision-making; followed by the launch of personal AI assistants; then developing AI-driven DeFi tools to support smart financial strategies; and finally promoting cross-chain interoperability through AI to create a seamlessly connected Web3 ecosystem. Currently, DuckChain has over 20 million users and 1.5 million paying users. The release of this AI roadmap, supported by technologies such as Arbitrum, Bittensor, and Virturals Protocol, in collaboration with partners like CARV and UXLINK, will further promote the popularization and application of blockchain technology. -Original
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