Fire Brigades Association becomes first Kenyan labor union to hold BTC
The union’s adoption was facilitated by a “get off zero” donation and partnership with Proof of Workforce. Go to Source
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Microsoft shareholders vote ‘no’ on Bitcoin reserve
The company’s board opposed the resolution, citing Bitcoin’s purported volatility as a negative factor. Go to Source
Czech gov’t moves to exempt crypto held for 3+ years from being taxed
The Prime Minister said Czech residents would not have to report crypto transactions under $4,200 per year or pay taxes for selling digital assets held for more than three years. Go to Source
FDIC asked banks to ‘pause’ crypto activities — Court docs
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal claimed the letters provided evidence that an alleged US government attempt to debank firms “wasn’t just some crypto conspiracy theory.” Go to Source
Bitcoin dominance hints at ‘altseason,’ analysts eye XRP price rally into 2025
Analysts are expecting Ether and altcoins like XRP to stage a significant rally leading into Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, which also marks the last day of SEC Chair Gensler. Go to Source
Morocco central bank to legalize all cryptocurrencies: Report
Increasingly more countries are preparing crypto regulatory frameworks inspired by Europe’s upcoming MiCA regulations. Go to Source
DeFi tokens surge over 50% in November, TVL hits 2021 highs
November’s gains have pushed DeFi’s total value locked back to levels last seen in 2021, reaching $118.4 billion on Nov. 25. Go to Source
Potential SEC chair pledges crypto-forward approach after Gensler resignation
Donald Trump has not yet named his pick for SEC chair to send to the Senate, but Commissioner Mark Uyeda offered a preview of the regulator’s approach to crypto in 2025. Go to Source
Bitcoin prints record monthly candle, filing reveals Trump crypto platform: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin is inching up toward six-figure valuation as investor optimism remains high due to Donald Trump’s incoming presidency and optimistic signs for cryptocurrency regulation. Go to Source
Hashing It Out: How Web3 makes shopping better with crypto cash-back
The latest episode of the Hashing It Out podcast explores how crypto cash-back rewards are driving Web3 adoption by bridging traditional commerce and blockchain technology. Go to Source