JUST IN: Hackers are using LinkedIn to target crypto professionals with sophisticated scams that distribute wallet-draining malware, as reported by Web3 security expert Taylor Monahan.

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ANALYSIS: Australia has maintained a 29-month streak of adding Bitcoin ATMs, now totaling 1,359, according to Coin ATM Radar, while the U.S. leads globally with 31,516 ATMs, representing 81.3% of the market.

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JUST IN: A dormant Bitcoin address with 357 BTC, worth about $34 million, has reactivated after 11 years, as reported by Whale Alert, sparking speculation about the holder's intentions.

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ANALYSIS: Next week, five major token unlocks will occur, including Optimism (31.34 million OP), Sui (64.19 million SUI), ZetaChain (53.89 million ZETA), dYdX (8.33 million DYDX), and Ethena (12.86 million ENA).

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JUST IN: a16z Crypto has joined a lawsuit against the IRS and US Treasury, challenging new broker reporting rules that they claim exceed legal authority and threaten DeFi innovation.

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ANALYSIS: According to data from CoinGlass, monitoring resources indicate that the upside for Q4 exceeds 50%, nearly matching its performance for the entire year of 2023.

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STUDY: In November 2024, South Korea's cryptocurrency adoption surged, adding 610,000 new investors and nearly doubling total holdings to 102.6 trillion KRW ($69 billion), as reported by the Bank of Korea, driven by optimism from pro-crypto policies.

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ANALYSIS: The 2024 crypto rally has fizzled out, marked by a 64% drop in trading volume, as reported by Santiment, while Michael Saylor suggests traders take a break for the holidays.

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RECENTLY: NBA legend Scottie Pippen predicts Bitcoin could hit $1 million as the next significant milestone in its current bull cycle.

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ANALYSIS: Bitcoin dipped below $94,000; analysts, including Arthur Hayes, have warned of potential short-term corrections before reaching a new all-time high.

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JUST IN: Michael Saylor shared a Bitcoin chart on X, suggesting an impending purchase by MicroStrategy, which currently holds 444,262 BTC valued at about $41.4 billion.

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RECENTLY: Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to reclassify cryptocurrencies as "financial assets" for investment purposes, according to an official document, potentially leading to a review of current crypto tax regulations.

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RECENTLY: Kaspersky reports a new crypto scam where scammers post fake seed phrases on YouTube, luring thieves into multi-signature wallet traps that thwart their attempts to steal funds.

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RECENTLY: Chainlink whales have accumulated $77 million in LINK amid a price correction, purchasing 3.58 million tokens, as reported by Santiment, reflecting growing confidence in the altcoin's long-term potential.

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ANALYSIS: Access control vulnerabilities have caused $1.7 billion in losses across CeFi, DeFi, and gaming in 2024, accounting for 75% of total crypto-related damages, according to Hacken.

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RECENTLY: Malaysia's Securities Commission has ordered Bybit to halt operations, for operating without proper registration, citing investor protection concerns.

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JUST IN: Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Jie has proposed integrating Bitcoin into the city's fiscal reserves to enhance economic resilience and attract innovative businesses.

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RECENTLY: "Squid Game" is back with Season 2, featuring a crypto influencer who deceived his followers, resulting in a loss exceeding $10 million.

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JUST IN: CryptoCom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Islamic Bank to develop Sharia-compliant payment solutions and explore tokenization of assets.

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ANALYSIS: In 2024, Ethereum's long-term holders surged to 75%, while Bitcoin's fell to 62%, driven by spot Ether ETFs and regulatory support.

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