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1. Bedrock, a decentralized multi-chain liquid restaking platform, has seen its total value locked (TVL) surge to a record $686 million in November, primarily driven by the growth of its Bitcoin-related tokens, particularly uniBTC. This significant increase is attributed to the recent rise in Bitcoin's price and the platform's support for 12 different chains.
2. The recent Bitcoin price rally has led to a significant increase in demand for self-custody wallets, particularly hardware wallets like Trezor. This trend is driven by investors seeking greater control over their assets amid rising exchange reserves and institutional investment.
3. Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed the Bitcoin Act of 2024, which aims to create a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to strengthen the dollar and reduce national debt. The proposal involves acquiring 1 million Bitcoins over five years, using Federal Reserve remittances to fund the program. This initiative has gained renewed interest following Donald Trump's election victory and Bitcoin's all-time high.
4. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has criticized South Korea's regulatory environment towards Bitcoin, comparing it to the situation in the United States under Gary Gensler. He highlighted the challenges Bitcoin faces in South Korea, suggesting that if Michael Saylor were born there, he would likely face imprisonment.
5. Bitcoin has seen significant price increases in recent months, with some analysts predicting it could reach $100,000 by the end of 2024. AEON MINING contracts have been mentioned in relation to these gains, but the actual impact of such contracts on Bitcoin's price is unclear. The cryptocurrency market remains highly volatile, with both bullish and bearish predictions.
6. Bitcoin prices have surged despite a broader market dip, with ZCash leading the gainers. This trend is attributed to increased purchasing behaviors by large investors, potentially signaling a new round of price rise.
7. BTC-Backed USDa, a collateralized debt protocol, has rapidly grown to a $230M market capitalization in just two weeks. This surge is attributed to its innovative use of Bitcoin as collateral, contributing to BitLayer's TVL doubling over the past month.
8. Long-term Bitcoin holders have sold over 728,000 BTC in the past 30 days, according to CryptoQuant. This significant sell-off indicates a shift in market dynamics and could signal a reversal of the buying trend seen in October.
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