IP-Backed Meme Token CAT Bags Binance Spot Listing, Spiking Bullish Sentiment

Open interest in the token’s future products nearly doubled to over $60 million, showing a bump in expectations of further volatility with a bullish bias.
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Attracts Frenzy Bids for 800 XRP Ahead of Release

While RLUSD’s price will always be redeemable for $1, some onchain “collectors” are likely bidding to be the first to hold the much-awaited Ripple stablecoin.
British Columbia Maintains Bitcoin Mining Ban Despite Vancouver’s ‘BTC-Friendly City’ Motion
The Province home to Vancouver – which is exploring becoming a bitcoin-friendly city – maintains a ban on mining to preserve power for clean energy initiatives/
Avalanche Blockchain’s Largest-Ever Upgrade, ‘Avalanche9000,’ Is Live
The technical changes are designed to attract developers to the ecosystem and let them create their own customized blockchains, known as subnets.
Ripple to Roll Out RLUSD Stablecoin on Dec. 17, Adds Former Central Bankers to Advisory Board

The stablecoin will become broadly available to crypto users on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks beginning on Tuesday.
2024 Was the Year of Breaking Through
EY’s Paul Brody sees accelerated progress across the blockchain industry but warns speculative behavior on the fringes.
Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Appoints Former Point72 Exec as CFO
The firm’s current chief financial officer, Alex Ioffe, will transition into a senior advisor role.
MicroStrategy to Enter Nasdaq 100, Exposing Bitcoin-Linked Stock to Billions in Passive Investment Flows

The self-described Bitcoin Development Company became one of the 75 largest non-financial firms in the Nasdaq after its explosive growth this year.
Bitcoin Soars to Record High Above $106K, Then Retreats as Hawkish Fed Rate Cut Looms

The Fed is likely to deliver a “hawkish rate cut,” with hints of less easing next year.
Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Appoints Former Point72 Exec as CFO
The firm’s current chief financial officer, Alex Ioffe, will transition into a senior advisor role.
