Rep. Tom Emmer Named Vice Chair of House Digital Assets Subcommittee

Spot Bitcoin ETFs, managed by 10 U.S. asset managers, now hold over 1.1 million Bitcoin worth $110 billion, surpassing Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings. Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas described this milestone as "mind-blowing" on social media.

Pump.fun, a Solana meme coin launchpad, is no longer accessible in the UK due to regulatory warnings. The ban, a permanent measure, was initiated by Pump.fun itself, not forced by authorities.

VivoPower's subsidiary, Caret Digital, will begin mining Dogecoin and Litecoin in January, aiming for annual revenues of $25 million and EBITDA of up to $12 million. The company plans to sell or forward sell most of the mined Dogecoin, utilizing renewable-powered facilities in Wisconsin and Oregon.

The US Department of the Treasury's OFAC sanctioned individuals and entities involved in a money laundering network that utilized tether (USDT) and other cryptocurrencies for Russian interests. The network, including the TGR Group controlled by George Rossi, facilitated cash-crypto exchanges and property purchases in the UK.

Ethereum's price surged above $4,000, driven by increased demand for Ethereum ETFs, which saw a record daily net inflow of over $428 million. Analysts are optimistic due to expectations of favorable crypto regulation under President-elect Donald Trump, leading to excitement for these funds.

Leap, a crypto influencer, is raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through crypto donations and NFT sales. His personal journey led him to combine blockchain and fine art to support life-saving research, aiming to make a positive impact in the crypto space.

The upcoming CULT token launch by Remilia Corporation has caused confusion and speculation within the community, with a pre-sale and memes but little concrete information. Despite concerns of fraud, the Chief of Staff confirmed the token's release, attributing delays to community-centric decisions.

A first-edition Holographic Charizard Pokémon card from 1999 will be auctioned via Ethereum scaling network Polygon by Courtyard. The PSA 10-graded card, valued at $250,000, will showcase blockchain's potential in the collectibles market.

A significant amount of Bitcoin from the defunct Mt. Gox exchange was recently transferred to an unknown wallet, totaling 6,620 BTC worth $352.7 million. Despite the transfer, the market remained stable, with BTC trading between $97,000 and $98,000.

In the past five days, U.S. spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced a surge in net inflows, with a record $428.5 million on Thursday. BlackRock's ETHA led the inflow, collecting $292.7 million, contributing to over $1.3 billion net inflows since July.