El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Now it’s offering citizenship for a $1 million ‘investment’

The government of El Salvador, in partnership with stablecoin company Tether, recently launched a new initiative called “Adopting El Salvador Freedom”. This program offers foreigners the opportunity to obtain a Salvadoran passport in exchange for a $1 million payment in Bitcoin. This initiative comes after President Nayib Bukele’s controversial decision in 2021 to make Bitcoin legal tender in…

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Chinese leaders wrap up annual economic planning meeting with scant details on revving up growth

Chinese Leaders Commit to Boosting Economy at Annual Planning Meeting The Chinese government has announced plans to increase spending in an effort to stimulate the country’s economy, according to state media reports. The annual planning meeting, chaired by leader Xi Jinping, focused on measures to boost growth, defuse risks, and ensure stability. Recent estimates suggest…

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Fidelity spot Bitcoin ETF lists on DTCC website even as key TradFi members attack crypto

Fidelity Bitcoin ETF listed on DTCC Fidelity, a prominent player in the spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) market, achieved a significant milestone as its application was listed on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) website under the ticker symbol FBTC. The listing on DTCC, which provides clearing and settlement services for financial markets…

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Bitcoin options data shows whales betting big — Will $50K BTC come in January?

Bitcoin (BTC) options open interest has hit a record high, reaching $20.5 billion on Dec. 7, indicating growing involvement of institutional investors in the cryptocurrency space. Unlike futures contracts, BTC options come with predetermined expiration prices, providing insights into traders’ expectations and market sentiment. Deribit, a leading player in the Bitcoin options market, currently holds…

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Utility’s insurance has jumped by $115 million, and customers may be on the hook to pay

Rocky Mountain Power, Utah’s largest electricity provider and part of the PacifiCorp system, is seeking to pass on millions of dollars in added insurance costs to its Utah customers due to increased liability from western wildfires. Last summer, the company requested state regulators to account for a twelvefold increase in liability insurance costs, with 44%…

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