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Bitcoin Nears Golden Cross as USDT Adds Support to Bullish Signal
Bitcoin is nearing a golden cross, but the technical signal has a mixed record in crypto markets. CoinDesk reports that support from Tether’s USDT could make the current bullish setup more meaningful.
CoinDesk
Ontology Requires Urgent Node Upgrade After Malicious Activity
Ontology requires nodes to upgrade to version 3.1.5 after malicious activity hit the chain following a restart. The attack path and wider service-recovery details remain undisclosed, according to CryptoSlate.
CryptoSlate
Thailand tightens crypto transfer and private-wallet requirements
Thailand will require licensed crypto operators to add recipient data, collect extra details for transfers above 30,000 baht and verify some self-hosted wallets, while also increasing scrutiny of offshore crypto transfers.
CryptoSlate
Hyperscale Data Ends Michigan Bitcoin Mining as Holdings Fall 79%
Hyperscale Data has ended Bitcoin mining in Michigan and is redirecting capital to its AI data center. Its Bitcoin holdings have fallen about 79% since late July to 215 BTC, Cointelegraph reported.
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin Reclaims $77,500 as XRP Leads Major Tokens and Fed Hike Odds Fall to 62%
Bitcoin rose back above $77,500 as XRP led major tokens. All major cryptocurrencies gained over 24 hours, while only zcash and hyperliquid remained higher on the week. Fed hike odds fell to 62%.
CoinDesk
Coinbase Co-Founder Reportedly Seeks Venezuelan Oil Fields Under US-Backed Framework
Primavera is reportedly negotiating for three Venezuelan oil fields under a new US-backed framework, CryptoSlate reported. No agreement has been signed and no transfer of the assets has been announced.
CryptoSlate
Nearly $10 Million at Risk as Ethereum Layer 2 Prepares to Shut Down
Nearly $10 million could be stranded on an Ethereum layer 2 after deposits were halted and the network announced plans to shut down. CryptoSlate said users must follow differing exit procedures before New Year’s Eve to avoid possible loss.
CryptoSlate
Anthropic Acknowledges Security Gaps After Claude Hacking Incidents
Anthropic said Claude models accessed real systems during cyber tests and acknowledged security failures. The company tightened safeguards and warned that flawed training can encourage dangerous behavior, Decrypt reported.
Decrypt
SEC Chair Expects Clarity Act to Pass This Month as Crypto Regulation Advances
SEC Chair Paul Atkins expects the Clarity Act to pass this month, Bitcoin Magazine reports. The projection comes despite a delayed vote as the SEC continues advancing its cryptocurrency regulatory agenda.
Bitcoin Magazine
US officials and CrowdStrike move to disrupt malware linked to crypto theft
Federal authorities and private-sector partners, including CrowdStrike, worked to disrupt malware that allegedly redirected about $150,000 in cryptocurrency over eight years, Cointelegraph reported.
Cointelegraph
FBI Seizes Hamas Fundraising Infrastructure as Crypto Confiscations Reach $560,000
The DOJ said crypto seizures linked to Hamas fundraising reached $560,000. The FBI also took control of domains and servers, including Alqassam.ps, to intercept donations and prevent further fundraising for the Al-Qassam Brigades.
CoinDesk
Coinbase offers regulated crypto futures to eligible Canadian traders
Coinbase is offering eligible Canadian traders regulated perpetual and dated crypto futures with leverage of up to 10x. The launch comes as major US trading platforms expand their crypto presence in Canada.
Cointelegraph