๐จโ๐ป Metavasio Announces the Launch of the Worldโs First WEB3 Laptop - Decrypt
The new laptop will feature a built-in cold wallet, and owners of the device will be eligible for a token airdrop. ๐ช
๐ธ Estimated price: โฌ499 to โฌ2,000.
Metavasio is one of the largest French electronics manufacturers.
The new laptop will feature a built-in cold wallet, and owners of the device will be eligible for a token airdrop. ๐ช
๐ธ Estimated price: โฌ499 to โฌ2,000.
Metavasio is one of the largest French electronics manufacturers.
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Arthur Hayes Proposes the Return of ICOs to Save Crypto ๐ง
In his essay The Cure, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, criticizes venture capital (VC)-backed crypto projects for straying from decentralization and massive retail profits. He argues that ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) should return to empower retail investors, provide decentralization, and reignite the excitement of early crypto days.
๐ก Why ICOs?
โช๏ธ They bypass VCs and centralized exchanges (CEXs).
โช๏ธOffer high risk but potentially 10,000x rewards.
โช๏ธEncourage viral memetic content and innovative tech development.
Hayes points out that retail investors are shunning VC-backed tokens in favor of memecoins due to better risk-reward dynamics. He sees ICOs as the antidote to the current system, restoring financial dreams for the crypto community.
๐ฅ His call to action? โJust Say Noโ to overvalued VC-backed projects and embrace the speculative chaos of ICOs!
In his essay The Cure, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, criticizes venture capital (VC)-backed crypto projects for straying from decentralization and massive retail profits. He argues that ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) should return to empower retail investors, provide decentralization, and reignite the excitement of early crypto days.
๐ก Why ICOs?
โช๏ธ They bypass VCs and centralized exchanges (CEXs).
โช๏ธOffer high risk but potentially 10,000x rewards.
โช๏ธEncourage viral memetic content and innovative tech development.
Hayes points out that retail investors are shunning VC-backed tokens in favor of memecoins due to better risk-reward dynamics. He sees ICOs as the antidote to the current system, restoring financial dreams for the crypto community.
๐ฅ His call to action? โJust Say Noโ to overvalued VC-backed projects and embrace the speculative chaos of ICOs!
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Peter Schiff, 2019:
Fast forward to today: Bitcoin $100K ๐.
Moral of the story? Never say never in crypto. ๐
"Keep dreaming. Bitcoin will never going to hit $100,000!"
Fast forward to today: Bitcoin $100K ๐.
Moral of the story? Never say never in crypto. ๐
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๐บ Michael Saylor Predicts $280 Trillion Market Cap for BTC by 2045!
Saylor envisions Bitcoin hitting $14 million per BTC (140x)! ๐
Saylor envisions Bitcoin hitting $14 million per BTC (140x)! ๐
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๐น From $100 to $100K: The Legendary Crypto OG Returns
The iconic crypto enthusiast who filmed Bitcoin hitting $100 in 2013 is backโthis time capturing the $100,000 milestone at the same spot. Talk about dedication! ๐ฅ๐
Meanwhile, Donald Trump chimed in on Truth Social to congratulate crypto fans, and Paris Hilton urges everyone to hold out for $111,111 BTC. Women and their love for symmetry, right? ๐
The iconic crypto enthusiast who filmed Bitcoin hitting $100 in 2013 is backโthis time capturing the $100,000 milestone at the same spot. Talk about dedication! ๐ฅ๐
Meanwhile, Donald Trump chimed in on Truth Social to congratulate crypto fans, and Paris Hilton urges everyone to hold out for $111,111 BTC. Women and their love for symmetry, right? ๐
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๐ฐ Financial Times Apologizes to Bitcoin Fans ๐
The Financial Times has officially said sorry for all those years of trash-talking Bitcoin. ๐โโ๏ธ
Maybe they finally HODLed long enough to see the lightโor the ATH. Either way, welcome to the crypto party, FT. ๐บ We saved you a seat. ๐
The Financial Times has officially said sorry for all those years of trash-talking Bitcoin. ๐โโ๏ธ
Maybe they finally HODLed long enough to see the lightโor the ATH. Either way, welcome to the crypto party, FT. ๐บ We saved you a seat. ๐
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๐ฅ Bitcoin Drops to $90K, $435M in LONGs Liquidated!
Bitcoin briefly plummeted to $90,000, causing $435,770,000 in liquidations within just an hour! (Source: Coinglass)
BTC has since rebounded to $95,000, but the correction seems far from over. Buckle up, crypto famโitโs a bumpy ride! ๐๐ข
Bitcoin briefly plummeted to $90,000, causing $435,770,000 in liquidations within just an hour! (Source: Coinglass)
BTC has since rebounded to $95,000, but the correction seems far from over. Buckle up, crypto famโitโs a bumpy ride! ๐๐ข
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๐ฅ Bitcoinโs Wild Ride: From $104K to $90.5K and Back
On the night of Dec. 5-6, Bitcoin plunged over 13%, dropping from its ATH above $104K to $90.5K before bouncing back to $98K. ๐๐
๐ Rachel Lucas from BTC Markets explained the crash as โleverage unwinding,โ triggering stop-losses and forced liquidations. Retail traders overleveraged during the ATH, while whales strategically distributed their holdings. Liquidations spiked to $564Mโthe highest since June 2024.
๐ Despite the volatility, market experts at the Emergence conference see no signs of the bull run ending, pointing to relatively low retail involvement compared to previous cycles.
Meanwhile, altcoins stayed calm, with top-10 assets showing modest declines.
On the night of Dec. 5-6, Bitcoin plunged over 13%, dropping from its ATH above $104K to $90.5K before bouncing back to $98K. ๐๐
๐ Rachel Lucas from BTC Markets explained the crash as โleverage unwinding,โ triggering stop-losses and forced liquidations. Retail traders overleveraged during the ATH, while whales strategically distributed their holdings. Liquidations spiked to $564Mโthe highest since June 2024.
๐ Despite the volatility, market experts at the Emergence conference see no signs of the bull run ending, pointing to relatively low retail involvement compared to previous cycles.
Meanwhile, altcoins stayed calm, with top-10 assets showing modest declines.
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๐ Trump Names David Sacks as Crypto Czar
Donald Trump has appointed venture capitalist David Sacks to spearhead policies on cryptocurrency and AI, creating a direct link between the White House and these rapidly evolving industries.
๐ก Sacksโ Role:
โช๏ธDevelop a legal framework to support the crypto industry.
โช๏ธDeregulate and provide clarity for digital assets.
โช๏ธGuide AI adoption and regulation in the U.S.
๐ต As a member of the "PayPal Mafia," Sacks is no stranger to innovation, and his ties to Elon Musk and expertise in venture funding signal big changes ahead.
The crypto industry is celebrating as Trump pledges to end โGenslerโs era of terrorโ and push for U.S. dominance in blockchain and AI. ๐
Donald Trump has appointed venture capitalist David Sacks to spearhead policies on cryptocurrency and AI, creating a direct link between the White House and these rapidly evolving industries.
๐ก Sacksโ Role:
โช๏ธDevelop a legal framework to support the crypto industry.
โช๏ธDeregulate and provide clarity for digital assets.
โช๏ธGuide AI adoption and regulation in the U.S.
๐ต As a member of the "PayPal Mafia," Sacks is no stranger to innovation, and his ties to Elon Musk and expertise in venture funding signal big changes ahead.
The crypto industry is celebrating as Trump pledges to end โGenslerโs era of terrorโ and push for U.S. dominance in blockchain and AI. ๐
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๐ Whales know the game!
During BTCโs drop to $90,500 today, the "smart money" made their move: BlackRock and Marathon snapped up 7,750 BTC and 1,423 BTC, respectively.
While the market panics, the big players quietly build the foundation for the next rally. Take notes! ๐ก๐
During BTCโs drop to $90,500 today, the "smart money" made their move: BlackRock and Marathon snapped up 7,750 BTC and 1,423 BTC, respectively.
While the market panics, the big players quietly build the foundation for the next rally. Take notes! ๐ก๐
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๐จ Don't Sell Your BTC!
Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, advises against selling Bitcoin now that it has surpassed the significant psychological threshold of $100,000.
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Additionally, CryptoQuant analysts report a substantial outflow of BTC from exchanges, indicating reduced selling pressure and a potential price increase.
Could $200,000 be on the horizon this cycle? Michael Saylor believes it could go even higher. ๐
Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, advises against selling Bitcoin now that it has surpassed the significant psychological threshold of $100,000.
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Additionally, CryptoQuant analysts report a substantial outflow of BTC from exchanges, indicating reduced selling pressure and a potential price increase.
Could $200,000 be on the horizon this cycle? Michael Saylor believes it could go even higher. ๐
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Crypto soothsayer
๐จ Don't Sell Your BTC! Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, advises against selling Bitcoin now that it has surpassed the significant psychological threshold of $100,000. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Additionally, CryptoQuant analysts report a substantial outflow of BTC from exchangesโฆ
๐จ Bitcoin miners have offloaded 85,503 BTC (approximately $8.4 billion) over the past 48 hours, marking the highest sell-off since February this year.
๐ต This significant liquidation is likely due to miners needing to cover operational costs, such as electricity bills and loan repayments for mining equipment.
While holding onto Bitcoin is ideal, these financial obligations necessitate periodic selling to maintain operations. ๐
๐ต This significant liquidation is likely due to miners needing to cover operational costs, such as electricity bills and loan repayments for mining equipment.
While holding onto Bitcoin is ideal, these financial obligations necessitate periodic selling to maintain operations. ๐
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Pavel Durov Questioned in Paris Court โ๏ธ
๐ Telegram founder Pavel Durov was questioned in Paris on Dec. 6 regarding allegations that Telegram facilitates illicit activities. This comes after his arrest in August, bail of $6 million, and a ban on leaving France until March 2025.
๐ซ๐ท French prosecutors accuse Telegram of enabling illegal transactions. If convicted, Durov could face up to 10 years in prison and a โฌ500,000 fine. ๐คท
Industry leaders warn this could set a troubling precedent for developers and privacy advocates worldwide. ๐ค
๐ Telegram founder Pavel Durov was questioned in Paris on Dec. 6 regarding allegations that Telegram facilitates illicit activities. This comes after his arrest in August, bail of $6 million, and a ban on leaving France until March 2025.
๐ซ๐ท French prosecutors accuse Telegram of enabling illegal transactions. If convicted, Durov could face up to 10 years in prison and a โฌ500,000 fine. ๐คท
Industry leaders warn this could set a troubling precedent for developers and privacy advocates worldwide. ๐ค
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๐ Is Ethereum Heading to $15K?
๐ Ethereum has broken through the $4,000 resistance, and analysts are already eyeing $15,000 by May 2025. Theyโre calling this phase an "impulse breakout," comparing it to the 2016-2017 rally. If things go as predicted, ETH's market cap could hit $1 trillion for the first time! ๐
๐ฅ Adding fuel to the fire, ETH spot ETFs are seeing massive inflowsโover $1.3 billion since November, with BlackRock leading the charge. DeFi is booming too, with total value locked (TVL) on Ethereum hitting $77 billion. ๐ฐ
Could Ethereum become the marketโs new champion? It looks like weโre just at the start of a โgiga pump,โ so stay tuned!
๐ Ethereum has broken through the $4,000 resistance, and analysts are already eyeing $15,000 by May 2025. Theyโre calling this phase an "impulse breakout," comparing it to the 2016-2017 rally. If things go as predicted, ETH's market cap could hit $1 trillion for the first time! ๐
๐ฅ Adding fuel to the fire, ETH spot ETFs are seeing massive inflowsโover $1.3 billion since November, with BlackRock leading the charge. DeFi is booming too, with total value locked (TVL) on Ethereum hitting $77 billion. ๐ฐ
Could Ethereum become the marketโs new champion? It looks like weโre just at the start of a โgiga pump,โ so stay tuned!
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๐ฎ Lost the Game, Won the Fortune
Back in 2011, a Starcraft tournament handed out 25 BTC for 5-8th place. At the time, that was worth a whopping... $40. ๐ญ Fast forward to today, and that same prize is now worth $2.5M. ๐
One player who placed 6th later said: "Iโm pretty sure I didnโt take the BTC. Maybe I asked for $40 or got nothing at all. Canโt remember, it was so long ago."
So, the question is: in 2011, would you have believed in BTC and taken the coins, or gone with the "safe" $40?
BTC โ ๐
Dollars โ ๐ญ
Back in 2011, a Starcraft tournament handed out 25 BTC for 5-8th place. At the time, that was worth a whopping... $40. ๐ญ Fast forward to today, and that same prize is now worth $2.5M. ๐
One player who placed 6th later said: "Iโm pretty sure I didnโt take the BTC. Maybe I asked for $40 or got nothing at all. Canโt remember, it was so long ago."
So, the question is: in 2011, would you have believed in BTC and taken the coins, or gone with the "safe" $40?
BTC โ ๐
Dollars โ ๐ญ
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Amazon Shareholders Propose Bitcoin Reserve! ๐ฅ
๐ The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), representing Amazon shareholders, has suggested the tech giant's board explore converting at least 5% of its assets into Bitcoin. This proposal will be reviewed during Amazonโs 2025 annual shareholders' meeting.
Currently, Amazon holds $88 billion in cash, equivalents, and securities, which the NCPPR claims yield returns below inflation. They argue this insufficiently protects shareholder capital. ๐ฐ
โฌ๏ธ Highlighting MicroStrategyโs success, which outperformed Amazon stocks by 537% in 2023, the NCPPR attributes this to MicroStrategyโs Bitcoin holdings. They also note Bitcoin ETFs by BlackRock and Fidelity, two of Amazonโs major institutional investors, as evidence of increasing institutional crypto adoption.
Will Amazon embrace Bitcoin for greater shareholder value? ๐
๐ The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), representing Amazon shareholders, has suggested the tech giant's board explore converting at least 5% of its assets into Bitcoin. This proposal will be reviewed during Amazonโs 2025 annual shareholders' meeting.
Currently, Amazon holds $88 billion in cash, equivalents, and securities, which the NCPPR claims yield returns below inflation. They argue this insufficiently protects shareholder capital. ๐ฐ
โฌ๏ธ Highlighting MicroStrategyโs success, which outperformed Amazon stocks by 537% in 2023, the NCPPR attributes this to MicroStrategyโs Bitcoin holdings. They also note Bitcoin ETFs by BlackRock and Fidelity, two of Amazonโs major institutional investors, as evidence of increasing institutional crypto adoption.
Will Amazon embrace Bitcoin for greater shareholder value? ๐
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