According to Onchain Lens, a newly created wallet (0x9a9...0bb5) that may belong to Bitmine received 48,049 ETH from FalconX, worth $141.78 million.

According to Cointelegraph, two U.S. Senators have proposed new legislation aimed at addressing cryptocurrency fraud and scams by enhancing law enforcement capabilities. The Strengthening Agency Frameworks for Enforcement of Cryptocurrency (SAFE) Act, introduced by Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Jerry Moran, seeks to foster collaboration between the U.S. Treasury, law enforcement agencies, regulators, and private sector entities to effectively tackle crypto-related fraud. Slotkin emphasized the importance of the task force established by the SAFE Act, stating that it would leverage all available resources to combat fraud in digital assets. Moran highlighted the growing use of cryptocurrency and the need for legislation to protect Americans from scams. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that Americans lost $9.3 billion to crypto-related investment scams in 2024, a significant increase from the previous year. Individuals over 60 were particularly affected, with losses totaling $2.84 billion. It is important to note that these figures include any investment scam that mentions cryptocurrency, even if it does not involve blockchain or digital currencies. Despite efforts to raise public awareness, crypto fraudsters have developed more sophisticated methods to deceive investors. Gabriel Shapiro, general counsel of crypto investment firm Delphi Labs, expressed optimism about the SAFE Act's potential impact, suggesting that its successful implementation could cause panic among scammers. Shapiro noted that high-ranking officials, including the attorney general and directors of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the United States Secret Service, would be involved in pursuing crypto criminals. TRM Labs, a blockchain forensic firm, is among the private sector players ready to assist U.S. officials. Ari Redbord, vice president and global head of policy at TRM Labs, stated that collaboration between industry and law enforcement could significantly reduce criminals' ability to exploit transformative technologies for harm. By working together, they aim to track and disrupt illicit networks in real-time, enhancing the overall effectiveness of efforts to combat cryptocurrency fraud.

On Dec 17, 2025, 04:35 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 87,000 USDT and is now trading at 86,988.007813 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 1.61% increase in 24 hours.

U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (Democrat) and Jerry Moran (Republican) introduced the Strengthening Agency Frameworks for Enforcement of Cryptocurrency Act (SAFE Act) on Monday. This bill aims to coordinate actions by the U.S. Treasury Department, law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and the private sector to combat cryptocurrency fraud and scams. Gabriel Shapiro, General Counsel of Delphi Labs, posted on the X platform that if the bill is effectively implemented, cryptocurrency fraudsters and scammers could feel panicked. He noted that senior officials, including the Attorney General, the head of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and the head of the Secret Service, will be involved in hunting down cryptocurrency criminals. An FBI report states that in 2024, Americans lost $9.3 billion to cryptocurrency-related investment scams, a 66% increase from 2023.

Newly proposed legislation could see the US Treasury, FinCEN, Secret Service, and law enforcement coordinate to catch crypto scammers and fraudsters. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/safe-crypto-act-could-scare-crypto-fraudsters?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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U. S. banks are cleared to issue stablecoins after the FDIC released draft rules under the GENIUS Act outlining how regulated institutions can apply and comply with reserve, audit, and supervisory requirements for payment stablecoin issuance. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/fdic-genius-act-us-banks-issue-stablecoins-roadmap/

Canada’s central bank says any future stablecoins must be fully backed by high-quality liquid assets and pegged one-to-one to ensure they function as reliable, redeemable money. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/canada-central-bank-pushes-strong-reserve-backing-stablecoins/

A California administrative law judge on Tuesday ruled that Tesla used deceptive wording when it promoted Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. The judge said the company should face a 30-day suspension of its license to sell cars in the state, along with a separate 30-day suspension of its manufacturing license, according to the California Department of […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/tesla-to-revise-autopilot-and-fsd-language/

According to BlockBeats, on-chain data analyst Murphy has highlighted that the concentration of BTC chips serves as an effective early warning indicator for potential volatility. When the concentration within a 5% range of the current spot price exceeds 13%, it enters a warning zone, and above 15% is considered high risk. The higher the concentration, the greater the likelihood and magnitude of volatility. Currently, BTC's chip concentration stands at 11%, which is moderately high but not yet in the warning zone above 13%. Therefore, the probability of significant volatility is low from the perspective of chip structure, as it does not meet the conditions for a 'chain reaction.' The market is also anticipating the release of CPI data on the evening of the 18th at 21:30 and the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision on the 19th. Murphy believes that unless these events significantly exceed expectations, their impact on the market should remain within the range of 'minor fluctuations,' unlike the intense volatility experienced on August 5th last year when chip concentration was at 15%.

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