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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Crypto and blockchain will outpace outdated banking systems: Eric Trump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

Hong Kong gaming firm swaps $49M Ether in treasury for Bitcoin

With the latest acquisition, Boyaa Interactive has 3,183 Bitcoin in its stash, up from 2,635 at the end of September. Source link

Metaplanet to raise $62M for more Bitcoin, with current stash at 1,142 BTC

If successful with its fundraising, Metaplanet could purchase roughly 652 extra Bitcoin for $62 million. Source link

Bitwise files for 10 Crypto Index Fund ETF with the SEC

Bitwise’s 10 Crypto Index Fund was launched in November 2017, with the bulk of the index fund comprised of Bitcoin and Ether.  Source link

Judge denies appeal from promotor accused in $18M crypto fraud case

Kristoffer Krohn unsuccessfully argued in his appeal that the SEC had not established that the Green Boxes were securities offerings or investment contracts in its complaint. Source link

Bitcoin down as Jim Cramer says crypto ‘deserve a spot’ in portfolio

Jim Cramer doubled down on his tip to buy crypto, saying he was “going to call the top by recommending it yet again.” Source link