1. The address ranked 30th on the Bitcoin rich list transferred 11,999 BTC, approximately $1.19 billion.
Mempool monitoring shows that the address ranked 30th on the Bitcoin rich list (starting with 3DR2iG) transferred 11,999 BTC (approximately $1.19 billion) to addresses starting with 31wXuL and 36ehBh today at 12:08 (UTC+8). The address currently still holds 15,357 BTC (approximately $1.506 billion).
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2. Vitalik donated 10 million Thai Baht to Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand and adopted MOODENG for two years.
The administrator of MOODENG at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand tweeted that Ethereum founder Vitalik donated 10 million Thai Baht (equivalent to 2.133 million Chinese Yuan, 292,230 USD) to the zoo and adopted MOODENG and its family for two years. This donation will be made in two installments, the first of which will be completed on December 26, 2024, and the second will be notified within a year.
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3. Global rankings in the field of blockchain technology: Singapore, Hong Kong, and Estonia rank in the top three.
ApeX Protocol's latest research shows that Singapore ranks first globally in the field of blockchain technology, with an overall score of 85.4. The country holds 1,600 blockchain patents, 2,433 related jobs, and 81 cryptocurrency trading platforms, demonstrating outstanding performance. Hong Kong ranks second with a score of 82.7, promoting the integration of blockchain technology thanks to its strong financial infrastructure. Estonia follows closely with a score of 81.5; despite a population of only 1.4 million, it holds 95 blockchain patents and has 52 trading platforms.
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4. The Japanese government has officially responded to the Bitcoin reserve plan: the volatility of cryptocurrency assets does not comply with the current foreign exchange reserve system.
This written response was issued in the name of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, clarifying the government's stance on the possibility of holding cryptocurrency assets as reserves. The reply pointed out that Japan currently has no understanding of the trends regarding the introduction of Bitcoin reserves by countries like the United States, as these plans are still in the discussion stage, making it difficult for the government to express its views. Furthermore, under the legal framework for special account operations, 'cryptocurrency assets do not fall under the category of foreign exchange,' and the current foreign exchange reserves aim to stabilize the foreign currency asset and bond markets. The reply repeatedly emphasized that the management of special accounts prioritizes ensuring the safety and liquidity of foreign exchange reserves. This indicates the government's recognition of the volatility (price fluctuations) of cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin, as inconsistent with the current system. Prime Minister Ishiba's official response reiterates that as discussions progress regarding the inclusion of cryptocurrency assets in national reserve strategies, the Japanese government remains cautious.
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5. South Korea has imposed sanctions on several North Korean hackers for their involvement in illegal cyber activities such as cryptocurrency theft.
The South Korean government has imposed sanctions on 15 North Korean individuals and one entity for their involvement in illegal cyber activities, including cryptocurrency theft. According to Chainalysis data, North Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2024, accounting for 61% of the total stolen that year. All sanctioned individuals are members of the 313 Bureau under the North Korean Workers' Party's Ministry of Machine Industry. The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that North Korean IT personnel often disguise their identities and go to places like China, Russia, Southeast Asia, and Africa to obtain work orders from global IT companies while also engaging in information theft and cyberattacks.
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