BB DAILY 12-20-2024: Craig Wright sentenced for false Bitcoin claims as Cathie Wood predicts $1M BTC and Tether plans AI expansion

Craig Wright receives a suspended prison sentence for claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, Cathie Wood reaffirms Bitcoin’s $1M potential by 2030, and Tether unveils plans to launch an AI platform by early 2025.

BB DAILY 12-18-2024: Powell signals slower rate cuts, Deutsche Bank advances blockchain tech, MicroStrategy faces speculation, and Trump-backed WLFI partners with Ethena Labs in crypto move

Fed Chair Powell emphasizes cautious approach to interest rate cuts, Deutsche Bank tackles regulatory blockchain challenges, MicroStrategy investors await potential January blackout, and WLFI strengthens its position in DeFi with Ethena Labs collaboration.

BB DAILY 12-17-2024: Tether invests in StablR to advance stablecoin adoption in Europe, Crypto.com CEO meets Trump on crypto policy, Senate committee blocks SEC re-confirmation, and Ohio introduces Bitcoin Reserve bill

Tether’s investment in StablR aims to boost compliance and liquidity in Europe’s stablecoin market, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek pushes for regulatory influence with Trump, the Senate Banking Committee drops SEC Commissioner Crenshaw’s re-confirmation, and Ohio lawmaker Derrek Merrin files HB 703 to establish a state Bitcoin Reserve in response to dollar devaluation.

BB DAILY 12-16-2024: Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin, FTX announces 2025 payout date, and MicroStrategy buys $1.5B in BTC, marking major crypto milestones

Ripple’s stablecoin gains traction with regulatory approval, FTX prepares for distributions after restructuring, and MicroStrategy’s massive BTC acquisition pushes its holdings to $27.1B, highlighting key developments in the crypto space.

BB DAILY 12-13-2024: French Hill’s crypto rules push, Riot’s $510M Bitcoin buy, Justin Sun’s BiT Global sues Coinbase, and landmark Bitcoin tax case unfold

French Hill prioritizes drafting digital asset regulations in 2025, while Riot Platforms strengthens its market position with a $510M Bitcoin acquisition. Meanwhile, Justin Sun’s BiT Global sues Coinbase over the delisting of wBTC amid the launch of rival cbBTC, and the first U.S. criminal tax evasion case centered on cryptocurrency sees a Satoshi-era investor sentenced for underreporting Bitcoin gains.

BB DAILY 12-12-2024: BlackRock suggests 2% Bitcoin cap, Grayscale launches Ethereum-focused trusts, and Avalanche raises $250M for upgrade

BlackRock highlights bitcoin’s diversification potential with limits, Grayscale expands Ethereum ecosystem exposure, and Avalanche secures funding ahead of a major network upgrade.

BB DAILY 12-11-2024: Sphere lands $5M, Binance and Circle boost USDC, Quintenz leads CFTC race

Crypto adoption accelerates as Sphere targets cross-border payments, Binance and Circle drive stablecoin utility, and regulatory leadership shifts loom.

BB DAILY 12-10-2024: Trump Sets Sights on Bitcoin’s $150,000 Target; Dalio Prefers Gold and Bitcoin Amid Debt Crisis; Goldman Sachs Eyes Crypto Market Entry

Trump focuses on Bitcoin price surge and regulatory clarity. Dalio warns of a looming debt crisis and shifts investments toward gold and Bitcoin over bonds. Goldman Sachs signals potential entry into the Bitcoin and Ether markets, contingent on regulatory changes. Raydium takes the lead in monthly DEX volumes, surpassing Uniswap, driven by Solana’s growth and an explosion in memecoin trading.

BB DAILY 12-9-2024: Bitcoin market drops $1.71B in liquidations, MicroStrategy buys $2.1B in BTC, and CZ predicts China may follow U.S. reserve plan

Bitcoin experiences sharp decline, leading to massive liquidations; MicroStrategy expands its Bitcoin holdings, and former Binance CEO speculates on China’s strategic reserve adoption.

BB DAILY 12-6-2024: Fed rate cut optimism and Ripple’s stablecoin launch boost Bitcoin outlook amid regulatory crackdowns

Bitcoin rallies on rate cut speculation, Ripple pushes ahead with RLUSD launch, and U.S. sanctions target a Russian-linked crypto laundering network.