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Fed’s hawkish stance drives $1 billion of crypto outflows
Hyperliquid token and TVL dip on security concerns
Trump appoints Bo Hines to Digital Assets Council
Saylor says Bitcoin reserve can ‘neutralize’ U.S. national debt
VCs are set to double down on crypto next year: Pitchbook
Interpol sets sights on Richard Heart
Saylor lays out Digital Assets Framework to boost U.S. crypto industry
Coinbase’s trends to watch in 2025

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📉Digital Assets Suffer $1B of Outflows Amid Fed's Hawkish Stance

Digital assets recorded $1 billion in outflows late last week following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish policy stance, but crypto funds managed to stay positive on the week.

🦹Hyperliquid Dips on North Korea Hack Fears

Hyperliquid, the red-hot Layer 1 blockchain and decentralized exchange, is facing its first real challenge since its airdrop after potential North Korean hacker wallets were flagged transacting on the platform.

🏈Trump Appoints Pro-Crypto Former Football Player Bo Hines to Digital Assets Council

President-elect Donald Trump has named Bo Hines, known to be pro-crypto, to serve as the Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets.

💳Michael Saylor Proposes to ‘Neutralize” the National Debt With a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Bitcoin superbull Michael Saylor argues that a strategic Bitcoin reserve could bring in as much as $81 trillion for the U.S. Treasury. Meanwhile, VanEck proposes putting a one million BTC reserve in place by 2029, saying it could reach a value of $42.4 trillion by 2049.

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💰VC Investments in Crypto Will Double to $18 Billion in 2025: Pitchbook

Venture capitalists will double down on crypto next year, investing more than $18 billion, according to Pitchbook. Analysts said that crypto-focused VC firms will be bolstered by the return of generalist VCs to the blockchain and cryptocurrency space and the involvement of large financial institutions.

👮Interpol Issues Red Notice for Hex Founder Richard Heart

Interpol, the international policing organization, has issued a Red Notice for Hex and PulseChain founder Richard Schueler, known in the crypto community as Richard Heart. Finnish police are seeking Schueler for tax evasion and assault on a minor.

🇺🇸Saylor Floats Framework for Crypto Industry Regulation and Growth

“By establishing a clear taxonomy, a legitimate rights-based framework, and practical compliance obligations, the United States can lead the global digital economy. A capital markets renaissance fueled by digital assets will unlock trillions in wealth,” Saylor wrote.

📃Coinbase Releases Report on Likely Crypto Trends in 2025

Coinbase has released a crypto market outlook highlighting the five top areas to watch in 2025: stablecoins, tokenization, crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), decentralized finance (DeFi), and crypto regulation.