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Australian Court Fines Kraken's Local Operator $8M for Unlicensed Credit Services
Bit Trade, operating Kraken crypto exchange in Australia, faces an $8M penalty for offering margin trading without proper regulatory compliance. The landmark case clarifies the regulatory treatment of cryptocurrency lending services and highlights increasing oversight of digital asset businesses.
Shiba Inu Surges: Analyst Predicts 180% Rally as Memecoin Market Heats Up
Shiba Inu (SHIB) shows strong momentum with an 8.5% rally and $1.5B trading volume, outperforming major cryptocurrencies. Technical analysis suggests potential upside to $0.81 as Shibarium network metrics demonstrate substantial growth and adoption.
Bitcoin Breaks $100K Milestone as Dogecoin Soars on Political Tailwinds
Bitcoin's historic surge past $100,000 has triggered a remarkable rally across cryptocurrencies, with Dogecoin emerging as a standout performer. Political developments, including Elon Musk's appointment to lead a new government department, have further propelled Dogecoin to dramatic new heights.
Critical Bitcoin Lightning Network Flaw Exposes High-Value Nodes to Theft Risk
A newly discovered security vulnerability in Bitcoin's Lightning Network could enable attackers to steal funds from wealthy node operators through transaction relay attacks. The bug primarily threatens nodes holding over $130,000 in BTC, with major implementation providers racing to develop protective patches.
Microsoft Shareholders Reject Bitcoin Investment Proposal Despite MicroStrategy's Push
Microsoft shareholders voted against allocating up to 5% of the company's $78.4B cash reserves into Bitcoin, despite MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor advocating for the investment. The board maintained its conservative stance on crypto investments, citing volatility concerns and emphasizing stable treasury management.
Vancouver Takes Bold Step Towards Bitcoin Integration in City Finances
Vancouver's City Council has approved a pioneering motion to explore Bitcoin adoption as a reserve asset and payment method for municipal services. Mayor Ken Sim leads the initiative with a personal Bitcoin donation, despite regulatory hurdles and environmental concerns.
Ray Dalio Endorses Bitcoin and Gold Over Bonds Amid Global Debt Crisis Warning
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns of an impending debt crisis and advises investors to shift from bonds to 'hard money' assets like Bitcoin and gold. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the billionaire investor highlighted unsustainable debt levels in major economies and predicted significant currency devaluation.
Venture Capital Pours $800M into Crypto Projects Despite Market Uncertainty
November saw $800 million in venture capital flow into crypto startups, with infrastructure projects leading at $583M and DeFi seeing a 31% funding boost. Despite being down 8% from October, the strong investment signals continued institutional confidence in blockchain technology.
Microsoft Shareholders Reject $784M Bitcoin Investment Proposal
Microsoft's shareholders decisively voted against a proposal to invest 1% of company assets in Bitcoin, choosing financial stability over cryptocurrency speculation. The decision, opposed by major institutional investors and backed by MicroStrategy's CEO, reflects Microsoft's commitment to low-risk investments and AI development.