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SEC simultaneously approves Hashdex, Franklin’s Bitcoin-Ether ETFs

Securities exchange NYSE Arca has also expressed interest in listing a Grayscale crypto index ETF holding a diverse basket of spot crypto but has yet to receive approval. Source link

Memecoins HODLlers outnumber Bitcoin, Binance survey says

Memecoins were also tipped by the survey respondents as a top source of market growth next year, behind AI tokens. Source link

Arizona man allegedly posed as Uber driver to steal $300K in crypto: Report

Scottsdale detectives and Special Agents from the US Secret Service arrested a man on Dec. 11 for theft, fraud schemes, and money laundering in connection with the crypto heist. Source link

Bank of England watchdog asks firms to disclose crypto exposure

The UK’s central bank wants to monitor the stability of crypto and set future policy and has asked local firms to disclose their current and future crypto plans. Source link

Vancouver passes motion to become a ‘Bitcoin-friendly city’

Six councilors supported the motion, while two opposed it over concerns about the potential use of digital assets in illicit activities and the environmental impacts of mining. Source link

CFTC accuses pastor of shilling $6M crypto Ponzi to congregants

The CFTC has accused a pastor of promoting a crypto scheme to churchgoers, which it alleged promised guaranteed returns of nearly 35%. Source link

Crypto and blockchain will outpace outdated banking systems: Eric Trump

Eric Trump thinks that the new administration led by his father will create transparent and sensible regulation for the crypto industry. Source link

Australia to crack down on crypto ATM providers, citing money laundering risk

Australia has the third largest number of crypto ATMs in the world and regulators are worried they could be facilitating financial crime. Source link

Crypto exchange volumes hit 3 year high in November, riding Trump’s win

Crypto exchange executives said growing regulatory clarity and high hopes after US President-elect Donald Trump’s win contributed to high trading volumes in November. Source link

US Bitcoin reserve is possible to achieve but not without downsides

Government participation in crypto hasn’t always had great outcomes for the space, with the SEC under the Biden administration causing plenty of headaches for firms. Source link