A Hong Kong legislator wants the special administrative region to take advantage of China’s “one country, two systems” policy to include Bitcoin in its national reserve for financial security.

Crypto mining firm Blockware forecasts Bitcoin may reach $150K or $400K in 2025🚀

The top 2 best performing public equities in the world among companies with a $250M market cap both hold bitcoin on their balance sheet.

The Bitcoin effect!🫡

🇪🇺 The EU’s MiCA Rules: A New Era in Crypto Regulation
Effective December 30, 2024, the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations usher in a strict compliance regime for crypto firms operating in Europe. This landmark legislation seeks to harmonize crypto regulation, ensuring investor protection and fostering innovation within the blockchain industry.

🔒 USDT Restrictions in the EU
One significant impact of MiCA is the potential delisting of Tether's USDT across the EU due to its non-compliance with MiCA’s transparency and reserve requirements. This development highlights the increasing scrutiny on stablecoins, especially asset-referenced tokens, under the new rules.

💡 What EU Users Should Do

Don't panic: Your funds are safe. If you hold USDT, it’s prudent to plan ahead.

Switch to MiCA-compliant stablecoins: Consider converting your holdings to alternatives like USD Coin (USDC), which meets MiCA standards.

Stay informed: Keep track of exchange updates and MiCA-compliance announcements to ensure uninterrupted trading and investing.

📈 How MiCA Impacts the Crypto Market

Increased transparency: Issuers of stablecoins and crypto-assets must adhere to strict reporting and reserve requirements.

Unified framework: MiCA eliminates fragmented regulation across EU member states, fostering cross-border growth.

Stronger consumer protection: MiCA mandates clear disclosures and guarantees for stablecoin reserves, boosting trust in digital assets.

🚀 Opportunities for Investors and Firms

Emerging MiCA-compliant projects: Watch for new crypto firms and platforms aligning with MiCA rules, offering safer investment options.

Institutional adoption: MiCA’s clarity and legal certainty may encourage traditional financial institutions to enter the crypto space.
By embracing these changes and adapting to the MiCA framework, both users and firms can position themselves for long-term success in the evolving crypto landscape.

$STEEM shows strong upward momentum. Monitor key levels for potential breakout opportunities!

The IRS has finalized rules requiring brokers to report digital asset transactions, including activity on decentralized exchanges.

Starting in 2027, brokers must disclose gross proceeds from crypto sales and provide details about the taxpayers involved.

Bitwise has filed for a Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF with the SEC.

Public company KULR buys 217.18 bitcoin for $21 million for its Bitcoin Treasury strategy.

#BTC very slowly moved higher towards the $100,000 mark and failed by few dollar, Price also formed a small channel, which might lead the direction of the market with a breakout. Market right now is pretty slow, better wait for the volume to kick-in.

Metaplanet has been the best performing stock year to date in Japan.

Russia says it is using Bitcoin for international payments💰🚀

#BTC flipped the resistance at the closing of the Daily Candle time and nearly gone to $100K. Price now going to have a consolidation ranges between $90,000 and $100,000 area. Nothing expect as of now better wait for the weekend to over✅

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has seen its largest-ever single-day outflow as Bitcoin funds notch a fourth straight trading day of outflows now totaling over $1.5 billion.

Bitcoin Store in Split, Croatia👀

 North Korean hackers stole $1.3 billion in 2024 alone.

📌 Nokia files patent for a digital asset encryption device, signaling a move into blockchain security.

Metaplanet purchases additional 619.70 BTC🚀

#BTC had a bearish weekly closing and had a very strong close below of the zone of support. Daily is on a support now, and looks bearish too, price now trying to hold over the trendline as support, so let's see how market react today.

I think alts are entering a 20-30 days accumulation phase then rip upwards for the parabolic leg in late Jan/early Feb💰✅