The approved motion proposed that the city turn a portion of its financial reserves into bitcoin and accept taxes in bitcoin.

The hackathon emphasizes leveraging Solana's high-performance blockchain to support the deployment of AI agents on-chain. Solana Wants Innovative AI Agents Solana has launched its first artificial intelligence (AI) hackathon, marking a significant milestone in integrating artificial intelligence with blockchain technology.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) recorded transactions with millions of dollars of USD Coin (USDC) to acquire more Altcoins; suddenly, the price surged.

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency project backed by President-elect Donald Trump, purchased Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) worth $10 million on Wednesday. What Happened: According to on-chain tracking platform Lookonchain, World Liberty Financial spent $10 million worth of stablecoin USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC) to buy 2,631 ETH at a per-unit price of $3,801.

Bitcoin is currently trading in a mid-range, with long-term holders continuing to take profits.

The crypto prices today showed bullish momentum, with Bitcoin trading above $100K. Major altcoins like Ethereum rose by 6%, while XRP and Solana gained 5% to 6%.

The Vancouver City Council has greenlit a study to integrate Bitcoin despite regulatory constraints and environmental concerns.

Ethereum price started a decent increase above the $3,650 zone. ETH is now rising and might aim for a move above the $3,900 resistance zone.

At least four of IcomTech's operators are now behind bars after receiving prison sentences of up to 10 years this year.

While Bitcoin (BTC) has previously shown significant momentum in this market cycle, recent insights suggest that liquidity sources beyond Coinbase may be driving the trend. A CryptoQuant analyst, Mignolet, specifically provided a detailed analysis of Bitcoin's market, shedding light on the role of major exchanges like Coinbase and Binance in the ongoing bull cycle.

In a series of public statements, Dennis Porter, CEO and founder of the non-profit advocacy organization Satoshi Act Fund, has raised expectations for what he describes as a landmark announcement related to Bitcoin.

Russian scientists say they have made another breakthrough in the fight against Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)-powered crime. The post Russian Scientists Say They've Developed a Solution to ‘Fight BTC, ETH-powered Crime' appeared first on Cryptonews.

Vancouver Bitcoin proposal has now been approved to explore the potential benefits of incorporating Bitcoin into the city's financial operations.

Vancouver's exploration of Bitcoin as a reserve asset could influence global municipal financial strategies and crypto adoption debates. The post Vancouver approves motion to explore Bitcoin as a reserve asset appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin price remained supported above the $95,500 zone. BTC is up over 5% and is now trading above the $100,00 resistance zone.

Last week, Bitcoin.com News dropped an editorial that spilled the beans on all the governments clutching bitcoin, whether they snagged it through criminal busts or by mining or buying it.

The U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is known as a crypto figure and now holds TROG more than any other crypto on his portfolio. According to Arkham Intelligence data on Dec. 12, Donald Trump holds $8.

Bitcoin Hits $100k as SEC Drama Unfolds: ETF Inflows and Regulatory Tensions Set Stage for Crypto Market Volatility.

Bitcoin, the pioneer of cryptocurrencies, is celebrated for its robust security framework. However, as quantum computing makes rapid advancements, this digital asset may face its greatest challenge yet.

Solana (SOL), the world's fourth biggest cryptocurrency by market cap, is poised to continue its upside momentum as on-chain metrics shift in whale favors. After a sharp price decline, SOL found support at $205.5 and resumed its upside momentum. It is poised to continue its upside momentum in the coming day.

The son of US President-elect Donald Trump said that Bitcoin will continue to soar and made an audacious prediction that it will reach $1 million per coin. Related Reading: Tether's USDT Hits New High—330 Million Wallets And Counting Trump Organization Vice President Eric Trump vowed that his father and their family will not cease their support of the firstborn cryptocurrency.

Eric Trump confidently predicted bitcoin will surpass $1 million, crediting the “most pro-crypto president in the history of America” for spearheading a global financial revolution. Eric Trump: Bitcoin to $1M With Most Pro-Crypto President in US History Eric Trump, son of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, confidently predicted on Dec.

A wallet associated with the Trump-support project received 1,285 ETH tokens from the decentralized exchange CoW Swap on Wednesday.

The falling Open Interest indicated that speculators were waiting for the market to make up its mind and break the range.

Crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe believes that the Ethereum (ETH) bull run in 2024 remains intact, even after failing to sustain the $4,000 level. Sharing his insights on X (formerly Twitter), he outlined the key factors supporting his outlook.

Algorand's price stands at around $0.42, following a significant surge during Q4 of 2024, where it saw over 250% growth. Despite this surge, the ALGO coin is still far from its all-time high (ATH) of $3.28, a price it reached in 2019.

Bitcoin (BTC) miner Riot Platforms has successfully completed a $525 million senior note offering, according to a Dec. 11 filing with the SEC. The notes, which mature in 2030 and carry a 0.75% interest rate, were offered privately to institutional investors.

More than 28.23 million Microsoft shareholder votes were cast in favor for Bitcoin, compared to an overwhelming 5.148 billion against.

Ubisoft have chosen Dec. 18 as the launch date for the web3 shooter game Captain Laserhawk

A higher low, a crucial reversal signal that might pave the way for fresh bullish momentum, is being hinted at by the price action of XRP. When XRP was unable to break above the $2.80 resistance level, a critical area that signaled the end of its recent rally, it entered correction mode on Dec. 3.

A remarkable shift in sentiment and activity has been spotted among Bitcoin's large investors also known as whales, especially wallet addresses holding more than 100 BTC in spite of recent price fluctuations, sparking discussions about the next trajectory of BTC's price.

The two biggest exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers, BlackRock and Fidelity, bought over $500 million in Ether in the past two days. According to Arkham Intelligence X's post on Dec.

When the financial history books are written, 2024 is sure to be recorded as a banner year for the burgeoning crypto industry. Market-boosting catalysts, from the introduction of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to a presidential election that delivered a crypto-friendly administration to the White House, seemed to occur every few weeks.

According to a Proof of Workforce X post, the Kenya National Fire Brigades Association (KENFIBA) has completed setting up its BTC reserve.

Bitcoin's price holds steady within the critical $94,800-$97,700 demand zone, supported by strong accumulation and bullish technical indicators. Breaking the $98,279-$100,080 resistance could pave the way for new highs.

Technical analyst Ali Martinez has said that the drop in crypto prices has allowed whales to accumulate more assets. In a post on X, Martinez reported that 342 new wallets holding more than 100 BTC were created as Bitcoin dipped from $104,000 to around $90,000.

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has proposed that Alabama create a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve to ensure its continued leadership in crypto adoption. He argued that such a move would diversify the state's assets, attract crypto-focused businesses, and establish Alabama as a pioneer in the digital asset space.

Both firms largely purchased ether through Coinbase or its institution-focused crypto services platform Prime.

Riot completes a $525M offering to bolster Bitcoin acquisitions and operations, holding 12,000 Bitcoin, valued at $1.2B. The post Riot Platforms completes $525M offering to buy Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

More all-time highs for bitcoin, solana and ether? Continuing inflows for ETFs?

On Wednesday, during an interview with CNBC, Fundstrat's Tom Lee pointed out that bitcoin offers the clearest gauge of how the Trump administration's economic policies might fare. Lee highlighted bitcoin's historical patterns, which “would imply $250,000 per bitcoin in 2025.

Max Resnick, a reputable Ethereum expert, has taken a bold shift to the Solana blockchain. The change follows his departure from Consensys, where he played an important role in advancing Ethereum's ecosystem.

Arbitrum (ARB), one of Ethereum's leading Layer 2 scaling solutions, has reached a new milestone, recording an all-time high of $5 billion in total value locked (TVL). This achievement underscores a growing confidence in Arbitrum's long-term potential as a solution for Ethereum's scalability issues.

Pudgy Penguins NFTs surpass $100K in floor price as excitement grows for the Pengu token launch on Solana, marking a new milestone for the collection. The post Pudgy Penguins NFTs surpass Bitcoin as floor price breaks $100K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin's price has trended within a narrow range since it hit a new all-time high of $103,647 on December 5. It has since faced resistance at $101,509 and found support at $94,306.

Bitcoin has crossed the $100,000 mark again. Ethereum followed with a 4% rise, though it remains shy of the critical $4,000 resistance level.

Bitcoin, the world's oldest and largest cryptocurrency, rose back above the $101,000 level on Wednesday, clawing back most of its losses after a bruising sell-off earlier this week.

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