Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said that “$1.9 billion is unheard of for day one” as the debut day for options on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF saw huge volumes. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-bitcoin-etf-options-unheard-of-day-one-volume?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Peter Brandt Spotlights XRP’s Bullish Setup and Potential Breakout Rally
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has identified a bullish “massive coil” pattern for XRP, signaling a potential breakout, while legal uncertainties and regulatory shifts fuel market speculation. Peter Brandt’s Chart Insight Sparks Debate on XRP’s Next Market Move Peter Brandt, a renowned trader and chartist, highlighted a bullish outlook for XRP in a post on social […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/peter-brandt-spotlights-xrps-bullish-setup-and-potential-breakout-rally/
Pentagon Official Describes Report of ‘Prius’-sized, High-Speed UFO During Senate Hearing
UFOs again took center stage in Washington D.C. Tuesday as the U.S. Senate held a hearing that attempted to explain away some sightings while raising questions about at least one unexplained close encounter. The Senate hearing follows on the heels of a U.S. House of Representatives proceedings last week that alluded to a number of provocative satellite images never seen…
US Space Force Major Applies for Military Advisor Position on Bitcoin Strategy
A U.S. Space Force major aims to shape defense policy by advocating a national bitcoin reserve and highlighting proof-of-work technology’s role in strategic security. Jason Lowery Pushes for Bitcoin Strategy Role in National Security Council Jason Lowery, a major in the U.S. Space Force and a prominent advocate for bitcoin’s role in defense strategies, has […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/us-space-force-major-applies-for-military-advisor-position-on-bitcoin-strategy/
FDIC chair, ‘architect of Operation Chokepoint 2.0’ Martin Gruenberg to resign Jan. 19
Martin Gruenberg is set to exit as FDIC Chair, with Representative Tom Emmer blasting him as “an architect of Operation Chokepoint 2.0.” Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/fdic-chair-operation-chokepoint-2-architect-resign-jan-19?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ripple CEO Sounds Alarm on SEC Chair Selection Amid Warnings of Oversight Risks
Ripple’s CEO has warned against SEC Chair candidates tied to past enforcement controversies, urging leadership that fosters innovation and ends punitive crypto regulation. A Name Sparks Debate: Ripple CEO Slams SEC Chair Prospect Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, has criticized the potential appointment of Caroline Stebbins as the next U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-ceo-sounds-alarm-on-sec-chair-selection-amid-warnings-of-oversight-risks/
Rumble shares rise 9% as founder mulls scooping up Bitcoin
Rumble shares soared after the bell as its CEO Chris Pavlovski said he’s considering adding Bitcoin to the video streaming firm’s balance sheet. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/rumble-rises-founder-hints-buy-bitcoin?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Trump Picks Crypto Advocate to Lead Commerce, Reshape US Financial Systems
Crypto advocate Howard Lutnick’s nomination as Commerce Secretary by Trump could revolutionize U.S. cryptocurrency policy. Wall Street Leader Howard Lutnick Tapped as Commerce Secretary, Backing Crypto Growth President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Howard Lutnick, CEO of Wall Street giant Cantor Fitzgerald, as the next Secretary of Commerce. Lutnick, a seasoned financial executive, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/trump-picks-crypto-advocate-to-lead-commerce-reshape-us-financial-systems/
Michael Saylor to pitch Microsoft board on Bitcoin buying strategy
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor says he’ll get three minutes to pitch Microsoft on why it should buy Bitcoin, claiming it would make it a more stable and less risky stock. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/michael-saylor-present-bitcoin-buying-case-to-microsoft-board?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Smithsonian to display IRS laptop that tracked Bitfinex’s 120K stolen Bitcoin
The Smithsonian Institute has obtained the laptop owned by former IRS agent Chris Janczewski which was used to track down the 2016 Bitfinex hacker who stole 120,000 Bitcoin. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitfinex-hacker-tracking-irs-laptop-smithsonian-display?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound