Semler Scientific bought another 211 Bitcoin for $21.5 million.

$SMLR now HODLs $168.6m BTC in its balance sheet.

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Me leaving my 9-5 when Bitcoin hits 250K

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🚨 British Columbia Maintains Bitcoin Mining Ban Despite Vancouver's 'BTC-Friendly City' Motion

British Columbia is maintaining its ban on new bitcoin mining connections until December 2025, despite Vancouver's City Council passing a motion to explore becoming a "bitcoin-friendly city." The ban, initiated in December 2022 to address energy concerns, was upheld by the B.C. Supreme Court after a legal challenge from Conifex Timber, which argued the ban was discriminatory.

The provincial government, relying heavily on hydroelectric power, plans to regulate cryptocurrency mining directly through updated legislation. While Vancouver's motion highlights potential financial benefits of bitcoin mining, it cannot influence provincial regulations governed by BC Hydro. The provincial Green Party has called for similar energy regulations for other high-energy industries, raising questions about future energy policies.

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🚨 Revolut to Strengthen Crypto Fraud Protections With Added Security, Risk Scores

Revolut plans to enhance fraud protection for its crypto customers by extending its Revolut Pay service starting in 2025. This service will incorporate features like know-your-customer (KYC) name matching, fraud warning screens, proof of crypto delivery, and transaction risk scoring for crypto merchants. A pilot program revealed that crypto customers experienced about 50% fewer fraud attempts when using Revolut Pay.

The initiative aims to address the heightened risk of fraud in the crypto space, which includes identity theft and phishing scams. Revolut's system will assess transaction risk based on user behavior and trading history, allowing for increased security measures while balancing user experience. The changes are part of Revolut's broader strategy to provide safer transaction methods for crypto purchases.

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❕ Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Attracts Frenzy Bids for 800 XRP Ahead of Release

Ripple's upcoming RLUSD stablecoin is generating significant interest, with bids reaching up to 836 XRP (approximately $2,068) on on-chain marketplaces ahead of its launch on the XRP Ledger. Despite being pegged to $1, speculators are eager to secure early access, leading to inflated bidding prices. Ripple's CTO, David Schwartz, noted that some bidders might be willing to pay high prices for the novelty of holding the first RLUSD tokens.

The stablecoin will officially go live on Tuesday, with listings on several exchanges, including Uphold and MoonPay. While initial trading may see price fluctuations due to limited liquidity, each RLUSD token will ultimately be redeemable

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US Senator Cynthia Lummis says "2025 will be the year for Bitcoin & digital assets."

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Ohio Representative files bill to create strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the state.

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🚨 Next U.S. Senate Banking Chair Calls Crypto 'Next Wonder' of World

Senator Tim Scott, the incoming chair of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, expressed strong support for cryptocurrency, calling it the "next wonder of the world" during a recent event. He announced plans to prioritize crypto legislation, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks to foster innovation in the sector. Representative French Hill, the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee, anticipates that significant crypto legislation could be passed in 2025, but it will require bipartisan support to succeed in the Senate.

Scott intends to create a digital assets subcommittee, marking a shift from the more skeptical approach of his predecessor. Both lawmakers highlighted the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) as a key legislative starting point, and they acknowledged the importance of working with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on regulatory matters. The overall sentiment in Congress is shifting positively towards crypto, with expectations for more comprehensive legislation in the near future.

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🔹 Bitcoin Takes a Breather After Doji Candle in a Cautious Pre-Fed De-Risking

Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a pullback after a period of indecision marked by a Doji candle pattern. Following a record high of over $108,000, BTC traded around $103,750, reflecting a 2% decline. This selling pressure is attributed to traders de-risking ahead of the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut announcement.

Analysts expect the Fed to signal three rate cuts for 2025, down from an earlier projection of four. The cautious sentiment in the crypto market is fueled by these hawkish expectations, despite the overall trend of easing still being favorable for risk assets. Other cryptocurrencies, such as XRP, SOL, and ETH, are also seeing similar declines, indicating a broader market correction.

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💎 Bitcoin's Nosedive to Under $100K Shaves $700M Crypto Longs, XRP Drops 5%

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop, falling below $100,000, which triggered over $700 million in liquidations across crypto futures, particularly affecting long positions. This downturn was influenced by comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding interest rate cuts and the implications of President-elect Donald Trump's potential Bitcoin policies.

Other cryptocurrencies like XRP and Dogecoin also saw declines of around 5.5%. The market reaction suggests a possible peak, as traders reassess expectations of a continued rally, while some analysts remain optimistic about the long-term outlook for crypto in 2025.

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🚨 Hawkish Fed Has Bitcoin Market Feeling Most Fearful in 3 Months

The Bitcoin market is experiencing its strongest bias for downside protection in three months, driven by hawkish remarks from the Federal Reserve. Following a recent interest rate cut, Chairman Jerome Powell expressed caution about future easing, which has dented bullish sentiment among traders. Data shows that put options are trading at their highest implied volatility premium relative to call options since September, indicating heightened demand for downside protection.

As Bitcoin prices dropped from around $105,000 to under $99,000, traders have been scrambling to hedge their positions. The Fed's projections now suggest only two rate cuts for 2025, down from earlier expectations, contributing to a negative sentiment in the market. Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $101,200, trying to recover from earlier losses.

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🚨 Dogecoin's 11% Drop Leads Losses in Crypto Majors as Bitcoin Sours Festive Mood

Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced an 11% drop, leading losses among major cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin (BTC) also declined by 4.2%. This marks the third consecutive day of losses in the crypto market, attributed to overly bullish sentiment and profit-taking following the recent FOMC meeting.

Analysts from QCP Capital noted that the market's previous optimism left it vulnerable to sell-offs, particularly after the Federal Reserve signaled fewer rate cuts than expected for 2025. Other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) saw declines of up to 9%. The CoinDesk 20 index, which tracks major tokens, fell 5.5%, with significant liquidations in the futures market.

Historically, December is seen as a bullish month for Bitcoin, but the recent downturn has raised concerns about market stability.

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Michael Saylor says that Bitcoin could go to $1 and MicroStrategy would not get liquidated, they would just keep buying

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🚨 Tether Takes $775M Stake in Video-Sharing Platform Rumble; RUM Shares Soar 41%

Rumble, a competitor to YouTube, has secured a $775 million strategic investment from Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin. Of this amount, Rumble plans to allocate $250 million towards operations and use the remainder for a tender offer to buy back up to 70 million shares at $7.50 each.

Rumble's CEO, Chris Pavlovski, expressed confidence that Tether's involvement will significantly boost Rumble's growth. Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, highlighted the opportunity for Rumble to provide an uncensored alternative to traditional media, stating that Tether intends to explore advertising, cloud services, and cryptocurrency payment solutions in collaboration with Rumble. Following the announcement, Rumble's stock surged 41% in after-hours trading.

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❕ Hailey Welch 'Fully Cooperating' With Lawyers Suing Over Failed HAWK Crypto

Hailey Welch, known for her viral presence as the "Hawk Tuah girl," is cooperating with lawyers representing investors who lost money in the failed HAWK cryptocurrency. Following the token's collapse shortly after its launch in early December, allegations arose that insiders profited at the expense of buyers.

Welch stated her commitment to uncovering the truth and encouraged affected investors to reach out to the law firm pursuing a lawsuit against the creators of HAWK, which is accused of violating securities laws. This controversy has impacted Welch's rising career as a content creator, as she previously lent her likeness to the HAWK project for a fixed fee, without guarantees of future earnings.

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