Riot Platforms Buys $500 Million in Bitcoin
Riot Platforms has recently acquired over 5,000 BTC in just a few days, bringing its total holdings to 16,728 BTC worth approximately $1.68 billion.
Coinbase Faces a Lawsuit for Delisting wBTC
Cryptocurrency company BiT Global has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase.
MicroStrategy is Added to Nasdaq-100 Index
Nasdaq announced on Friday that MicroStrategy, a company that has experienced a rapid increase in its shares due to its investment in Bitcoin, will now be included in the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 Index. This change will take effect before the market opens on Dec. 23.
Coinbase to Delist USDT in Europe
Coinbase has started informing its clients in Europe that it will be limiting certain stablecoins that do not meet the requirements set by the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) tomorrow.
Texas Introduces Bill to Set Up a Bitcoin Reserve
On Thursday, the Texas House of Representatives introduced a bill to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve, allowing the state to start building a reserve by collecting taxes, fees, and donations in Bitcoin.
Ukraine to Legalize Crypto in 2025
Ukraine intends to legalize the use of cryptocurrency by the first quarter of 2025, with the implementation of regulations and no tax exemptions.
Australia’s Regulator Imposes $5M Fine on Kraken’s Operator
operator of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken in Australia, Bit Trade, has been fined AUD 8 million (equivalent to about $5.2 million) for illegally providing a credit facility to more than 1,100 customers.
