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💰 Riot Platforms completes $525 million notes offering to fuel Bitcoin buying Bitcoin (BTC) miner Riot Platforms has successfully completed a $525 million senior note offering, according to a Dec. 11 filing with the SEC. The notes, which mature in 2030 and carry a 0.75% interest rate, were offered privately to institutional investors. They include provisions for conversion into Riot’s common stock starting in 2029, with the possibility of earlier conversion under specific conditions outlined in the offering. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 Alabama state auditor calls to establish Bitcoin reserve State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has proposed that Alabama create a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve to ensure its continued leadership in crypto adoption. He argued that such a move would diversify the state’s assets, attract crypto-focused businesses, and establish Alabama as a pioneer in the digital asset space. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 MicroStrategy now controls over 2% of Bitcoin supply after latest $2.1 billion purchase According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, the acquisition was funded by selling 5,418,449 shares for aggregate net proceeds of approximately $2.13 billion. The firm still has $9.19 billion available from its $21 billion at-the-market (ATM) share sale facility to fund future BTC purchases. This purchase brought the firm’s total holdings to 423,650 Bitcoin, representing over 2% of the flagship digital asset’s total supply. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 Amazon shareholders push for Bitcoin treasury allocation A group of Amazon shareholders has urged the company to diversify its treasury holdings by allocating at least 5% of its assets to Bitcoin. The proposal, submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), seeks to encourage Amazon to adopt Bitcoin as a financial hedge and value driver. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 SEC rejecting Solana ETFs is Gensler’s ‘parting gift’ to crypto industry – Bloomberg analyst The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reportedly reject two spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETF) applications, according to Bloomberg ETF senior analyst Eric Balchunas. Balchunas said the rejections were Chair Gary Gensler’s “parting gift” to the crypto industry. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 Bitcoin flash crashes to $90,200 causing over $885 million in liquidations Bitcoin’s (BTC) historic rally above $100,000 hit a roadblock on Dec. 5 as the flagship crypto fell back into five-figure territory, leaving a trail of liquidations across the market. BTC gave up almost all of the 24-hour gains that took it to a new all-time high of $103,679. It fell to a low of roughly $90,300 for the day before attempting a recovery. Bitcoin was trading at $95,500 as of press time amid heavy volatility, based on CryptoSlate data. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

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💰 Putin says Bitcoin is inevitable, endorses BTC over US dollar as global reserve currency Russian President Vladimir Putin said Bitcoin (BTC) and digital currencies are unstoppable, positioning them as key tools for reducing financial inefficiencies and enhancing economic stability. Putin made the statements at the Investment Forum in Moscow on Dec. 4, where he argued in favor of Bitcoin as a global reserve asset over the US dollar. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

📊 NYSE files to list Bitwise’s Bitcoin and Ethereum mixed ETP NYSE Arca filed a 19b-4 Form to list a Bitwise exchange-traded product (ETP) offering direct spot exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), weighted by their market capitalization. According to a Bitwise statement, the proposed Bitcoin-Ether ETP aims at simplifying portfolio allocation for investors seeking exposure to the crypto market’s most established assets. Its market-cap weighting ensures that the fund dynamically adjusts to reflect these assets’ evolving dominance. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

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💰 US Bitcoin miners face delays as customs hold Bitmain shipments over sanctions concerns US Bitcoin mining operations are facing significant delays after the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency held shipments of Bitmain Antminer devices at multiple ports of entry, Blockspace reported on Nov. 25. Several mining companies have reported waiting as long as two months for the equipment, with one company citing holding fees exceeding $200,000 for 200 units. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

🪙 Ethereum onchain volume hits $7.13 billion amid November's market surge Last Friday, Nov. 15, Ethereum’s daily onchain volume soared to $7.13 billion, marking the highest single-day volume of the year. This represents a 1% increase over the previous yearly high set in March, underscoring a resurgence in Ethereum’s network activity as the broader crypto market turns bullish. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 Institutions using Bitcoin to support pension funds, adding BTC to loans Newmarket Capital has completed a loan that combines traditional real estate financing with Bitcoin collateral, introducing a novel approach to lending reported on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Nov. 22. The loan refinances a 63-unit multifamily property in Philadelphia and incorporates 20 Bitcoin into the collateral package. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says Bitcoin reaching $100,000 is ‘just the start’ Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes Bitcoin (BTC) hitting the monumental $100,000 mark is “just the start” for the flagship crypto. Novogratz’s comments come as Bitcoin registers a new all-time high near $99,100, closer than ever to the six-figure price level, which some argue could be the top for this cycle. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Novogratz emphasized that surpassing $100,000 is “almost inevitable” at this point. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 MicroStrategy eyes $2.6 billion raise for Bitcoin acquisition as it breaks into top 100 US firms MicroStrategy has increased its convertible debt offering to $2.6 billion, up from its original $1.75 billion target, according to a Nov. 20 statement. The convertible notes will be sold privately to institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 and to select non-US investors following Regulation S. MicroStrategy has also given buyers a three-day option to purchase an extra $400 million in notes. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

🇷🇺 Russia approves 15% tax on crypto mining and transactions Russia has approved an amendment to a draft bill introducing taxes on crypto transactions and mining activities, Interfax reported on Nov. 19. The legislation will classify cryptocurrencies as property for tax purposes. As a result, income generated from Bitcoin mining and trading will be subject to taxation. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 Metaplanet seeks $11M for Bitcoin buys, incentivizes shareholders with benefit program Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has unveiled plans to issue ordinary bonds worth 1.75 billion yen (over $11 million) to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions, according to a Nov. 18 statement. The bonds come with an annual interest rate of 0.36% and a maturity date of Nov. 17, 2025. They have been exclusively allocated to EVO FUND, an investment management entity with significant ownership in Metaplanet. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

🇺🇸 Trump could put billions into US Bitcoin reserve without Congress approval Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey has suggested that President-elect Donald Trump could elevate Bitcoin to the status of a “strategic reserve asset” without requiring approval from Congress. In a Nov. 15 statement on X, Bailey suggested that the President could use executive authority to initiate a national Bitcoin reserve. According to unnamed experts he cited, this could be done independently, sidestepping the need for legislative backing. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 Rising Bitcoin tides lift small-cap companies to bold reserve strategies Three publicly traded companies — Thumzup Media Corporation, Solidion Technology, and Genius Group — are gaining attention by incorporating Bitcoin into their treasury reserves. These firms, each with a market capitalization under $50 million, are making bold moves as Bitcoin continues to attract interest from both retail and institutional investors following its recent surge to an all-time high of more than $93,000. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained

💰 VanEck exec predicts institutional tsunami may drive Bitcoin to $180K within a year Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to $180,000 within the next year, driven by increasing institutional interest and supportive government policies, according to VanEck’s head of digital assets research Matthew Sigel. In an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Sigel forecasted that the flagship crypto could more than double its current price as it continues its upward trajectory through 2025. Source https://t.me/Blockchain_Explained