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Strategy Builds $1.44 Billion Reserve to Calm Investor Worry

As reported by Coinrise, Strategy CEO Phong Le announced the creation of a $1.44 billion USD reserve to address investor concerns amid a weak Bitcoin market. The reserve, funded through a stock sale, is intended to cover at least 12 months of dividend payouts and will be expanded to support a 24-mon...

3,032 People Prosecuted for Virtual Currency Money Laundering in 2024, Experts Call for Stronger Regulations

In accordance with PANews, a recent article by Caixin titled 'Strengthening the Virtual Currency Firewall to Protect Public Funds' highlighted that 3,032 individuals were prosecuted in 2024 for using virtual currency to launder money. The article noted that many were unaware of the legal risks and w...

Stellar CEO Highlights True Opportunities in Crypto Market

Citing 528btc, Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon stated that the true opportunity in the blockchain space lies in building open networks to expand global financial inclusion, rather than replicating existing systems. This came in response to Stellar's $50 million funding round involvi...

Antpool Transfers 1,867 BTC Worth $167.35M to Unknown Wallet

Derived from 528btc, Antpool has transferred 1,867 Bitcoin (worth approximately $167.35 million) to an unknown wallet, according to a tweet by Whale Alert.

Two Whale Accounts Open 307x Long and 223.4x Short Positions in Bitcoin

In accordance with MetaEra, on December 6 (UTC+8), Lookonchain reported that two whale accounts are engaging in a Bitcoin long-short battle. Whale 0x50b3 opened a 20x long position of 307 BTC (worth $27.5 million) at $89,642.7, with a liquidation amount of $83,385. Whale 0x9311 opened a 40x short po...

Mugafi and Avalanche Partner to Tokenize $10M in Entertainment IP with AI and Blockchain

Citing Coinotag, the Mugafi-Avalanche partnership has launched with over $10 million in funding to tokenize entertainment intellectual property (IP) in films, music, and anime. The initiative uses AI to evaluate creative projects before blockchain integration, aiming to generate 1,500 jobs in AI, pr...

Japan’s BOJ Rate Hike and 2026 Crypto Tax Reform Impact Bitcoin

In accordance with Coinotag, Japan’s Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark rate to 0.75% in December 2025, increasing borrowing costs and unwinding yen carry trades that have supported Bitcoin investments. The rate hike, ending three decades of ultra-low rates, strengthens the yen and may...

France's BPCE Allows Customers to Buy and Sell Cryptocurrencies

In accordance with Blockbeats, on December 6, 2025, BPCE, France's second-largest bank, has now allowed its customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies.

Soluna Holdings to Raise $32M via Share Offering

Derived from ChainCatcher, Soluna Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed company developing green data centers for Bitcoin mining and AI applications, has finalized an agreement to issue 18,079,144 common shares at $1.77 per share, along with corresponding Series C warrants, to raise approximately $32 million. T...

Soluna Announces $32M Equity Raise via Share Issuance

Based on TechFlow, on December 6, 2025, NASDAQ-listed Soluna Holdings announced a final agreement to issue 18,079,144 common shares at $1.77 per share, along with corresponding Series C warrants, to raise approximately $32 million. The funds will be used for operations, project equity investments, a...

U.S. SEC Updates Agenda for Dec. 15 Roundtable on Crypto Privacy and Tokenization

In accordance with CoinEdition, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has updated the agenda for its December 15 roundtable on financial surveillance and privacy, which will include new panelists such as Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox and other privacy-focused crypto executives. The event, l...

Exodus CEO Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $200,000 in Coming Years

As per Coinotag, Exodus CEO JP Richardson predicts Bitcoin could reach $200,000 within the next couple of years, viewing it as an interim milestone rather than a peak. He cited Bitcoin’s potential to rival gold’s $18 trillion market cap, which could push prices toward $900,000 to $1 million. Richard...

Western Union Launches Stablecoin Payment Card for High-Inflation Countries

Citing TechFlow, Western Union is developing a preloaded stablecoin payment card tailored for high-inflation countries like Argentina, aiming to help remittance recipients preserve purchasing power. The company's CFO, Matthew Cagwin, stated the card is an extension of its existing U.S. prepaid card ...

Aster DEX Unveils 2026 H1 Roadmap with Layer-1 Launch and ASTER Price Targets

As reported by Cryptonewsland, Aster DEX has revealed its 2026 H1 roadmap, focusing on infrastructure, token utility, and ecosystem growth. Key developments include the launch of its Layer-1 blockchain, staking, governance, and new trading features. Analysts suggest ASTER could target $1.59, with po...

LUNC and LUNA Surge Amid Potential SBF Amnesty Speculation

In accordance with Chainthink, on December 6, LUNC and LUNA saw significant price increases, with LUNC rising 70.3% in 24 hours to a market cap of $342 million, and LUNA rising 38.2% to $131 million. The surge is speculated to be linked to the potential possibility of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (...

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