Trump’s Crypto Advisory Council to setup promised Strategic Bitcoin Reserve – Report

President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed “Crypto Advisory Council” is expected to establish his promised “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,” Reuters reported on Nov. 21, citing sources familiar with the matter. While presidential advisory councils are not new, a dedicated crypto council would be unprecedented, reflecting the sector’s rapid evolution since Bitcoin’s inception in 2008.  Blockchain Association CEO Kristin…

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New York Judge Approves Celsius’s Request to Serve Legal Notices Through NFT Airdrops

A Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Judge has approved Celsius Network’s request to serve legal notices via non-fungible token (NFT) airdrops. Celsius, currently undergoing insolvency proceedings, seeks to recover funds from allegedly fraudulent transfers to unidentified digital wallets. Alternative Solution Following its bankruptcy, the company sued to void the fraudulent transfers and recover additional…

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Printemps Becomes First European Department Store Network to Accept Crypto Payments via Binance Pay and Lyzi

Printemps, a cornerstone of French luxury retail, has taken a bold step into the digital age by becoming the first European department store network to accept cryptocurrency payments. Thanks to a strategic collaboration with Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange, and Lyzi, a fintech innovator specializing in crypto payments, Printemps customers can…

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FTX Expects Reorganization Plan to Take Effect In January 2025

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX announced today that its court-approved reorganization plan will be effective in January 2025. Next month, FTX debtors will finalize arrangements with distributors to reimburse old users, especially those overseas. The reorganization plan has sparked discontent among creditors, but FTX is working to maximize recovered assets. Reorganization at FTX In a recent…

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Circle Brings USDC To Aptos With Stripe Enabling Stablecoin Payments

Circle has announced the upcoming launch of its USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) on the Aptos blockchain. This move marks a new phase in Aptos’ evolution as a scalable layer-1 blockchain designed for diverse Web3 applications. Concurrently, Stripe will integrate Aptos into its crypto payment products, enabling businesses and individuals to convert fiat…

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