🪙 Crypto and Blockchain News (December 1, 2023):

1️⃣ MicroStrategy: MicroStrategy reported the purchase of an additional 16,130 BTC, amounting to approximately $593.3 million. The business analytics software provider acquired the cryptocurrency between November 1 and November 29 at an average price of $36,785. 🚀

2️⃣ Circle: The issuer of the stablecoin USDC, Circle, refuted allegations of illegal financing and connections with Tron founder Justin Sun, #tron Foundation, and HTX. This information was disclosed in an open letter to U.S. senators. 🔍 What is your opinion on the validity of these accusations?

3️⃣ Starknet Foundation: Representatives of the Starknet Foundation confirmed rumors about an upcoming airdrop of the native token of the second-layer network, STRK. 🎁

4️⃣ Business Wire: The venture arm of the cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and the #ton Foundation have agreed to collaborate, involving a grant to the TON ecosystem. The specific amount is undisclosed. 🌐

5️⃣ TheMinerMag: Bitmain's subsidiary, Antpool, surpassed Foundry USA in November, becoming the largest #bitcoin mining pool. In terms of the number of mined blocks, the company outpaced its American competitor for the first time since January 2022, with 1219 blocks compared to 1216. 🏆

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