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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure UK comedian and TV host Jimmy Carr suggested the British state should consider mining bitcoin using electricity that would otherwise go unused overnight, framing the idea as part of a broader push for more “radical” thinking about public finances. Will The UK Mine Bitcoin With Excess Energy? Carr made the comments in a Dec. 11 TRIGGERnometry interview recorded on “the day of the budget,” where he questioned why the UK has never created a sovereign wealth fund and argued that some revenue-generating assets should be treated as…

In brief Bitcoin ETFs saw $457 million in inflows Wednesday, led by BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC. This development reflects a “flight to quality,” with capital consolidating around the most liquid, institutionally accessible asset, Decrypt was told. Despite mixed altcoin flows, Bitcoin’s price resilience at key support levels suggests underlying institutional demand and medium-term positioning, Decrypt was told. Investors continue to allocate capital to U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, prioritizing the asset even as broader crypto market sentiment oscillates between caution and bearishness.Bitcoin ETFs attracted net inflows of $457 million on Thursday, marking the third-largest single-day inflow since October 8—trailing…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Coinbase (COIN) revealed on Wednesday its plans to roll out a suite of new products intended to transform the platform into a comprehensive financial application, including the addition of stocks, advanced trading tools, and prediction markets. Brian Armstrong’s Vision CEO Brian Armstrong envisions his platform as the go-to destination for a diverse range of trades, including stocks, streamlined futures, and perpetual contracts, as well as prediction markets through its partnership with Kalshi.  The prediction market remains defined by Kalshi and Polymarket. However, Armstrong emphasized that the appeal…

The SEC has refreshed its crypto asset FAQs, clarifying how broker-dealers like Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and others can satisfy custody and capital requirements for crypto asset securities, and addressing how the framework applies to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF activity.The update appears on the Trading and Markets FAQ index as “Frequently Asked Questions Relating to Crypto Asset Activities and Distributed Ledger Technology (May 15, 2025) – UPDATED December 17, 2025.”It gives firms a current staff-posted reference as custody design becomes a gating item for tokenized securities distribution and ETP market-making.How the SEC’s updated custody guidance reshapes broker control of crypto…

In brief Hackers linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (aka North Korea) have stolen $2.02 billion worth of crypto so far in 2025. That’s a 51% increase from last year, and accounts for 59% of all stolen crypto funds so far this year. Chainalysis says that attackers are making fewer breaches, but ultimately inflicting much more damage. Hackers from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, also known as the DPRK or North Korea, have stolen $2.02 billion worth of crypto so far in 2025, a Chainalysis report revealed Thursday.This represents a 51% increase from last year’s figure, and…

In brief DATs saw over $2.6B in inflows across two weeks, driven by the Fed rate cut and new FASB accounting rules allowing crypto gains to be booked as net income. The concentration in Bitcoin and Ethereum reflects a “flight to quality” toward deep liquidity, while niche inflows like Bittensor are tied to specific events like its halving. Analysts say the inflows are narrowing the DAT discount and that the structures remain viable vs. ETFs due to their ability to capture staking yield and enable strategic M&A. Digital asset treasuries have recorded their strongest streak of inflows in seven weeks,…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure In a new bipartisan initiative to regulate the cryptocurrency sector, Senators Elissa Slotkin and Jerry Moran have unveiled the “SAFE Crypto Act,” which aims to establish a federal task force designed to address the increasing risks associated with digital asset scams. New Task Force Proposed The SAFE Crypto Act seeks to create a comprehensive task force that will bring together the Treasury Department, law enforcement agencies, regulators, and private-sector experts.  As outlined in the Senators’ announcement, the task force will enhance local law enforcement capabilities, improving their…