πŸ“° News Alert... πŸ”– Title: Uniswap’s Lindsay Fraser to Lead Policy at Blockchain Association Amid Key Crypto Market Bill Discussions πŸ—“οΈ Published: 2025-12-05T16:00:00.000Z πŸ“„ Summary: Lindsay Fraser, formerly of Uniswap, has been appointed as the new policy chief at the Blockchain Association. Her arrival comes at a crucial time as the crypto industry intensifies efforts to shape the market structure bill in Congress, which has significant implications for decentralized finance (DeFi). Fraser’s expertise is expected to strengthen the industry’s advocacy on regulatory matters impacting crypto innovation and market dynamics. πŸ”— https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/04/uniswap-s-lindsay-fraser-to-run-policy-shop-at-blockchain-association πŸ—žοΈ Source: Jesse Hamilton πŸ’“ #CryptoPolicy #DeFi #BlockchainAdvocacy
πŸ“° News Alert... πŸ”– Title: AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Predicts Google Will Surpass OpenAI in AI Race πŸ—“οΈ Published: 2025-12-03T10:00:00.000Z πŸ“„ Summary: Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," expressed surprise that it took Google so long to catch up with OpenAI but now believes Google is beginning to overtake its competitor. This optimism comes after Google's successful launch of its Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro AI models, which have been widely praised in the tech community. Hinton highlighted Google’s advantages in proprietary AI chip development, extensive data centers, and top researchers. Google recently announced a $10 million CAD donation to establish the Hinton Chair in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Toronto, honoring Hinton's groundbreaking work in neural networks. Despite leaving Google over AI development concerns, Hinton remains influential in shaping the future of AI technology. πŸ”—
Business Insider
'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton says Google is 'beginning to overtake' OpenAI: 'My guess is Google will win'
Geoffrey Hinton, an AI pioneer who previously worked at Google Brain, said it was "surprising than it's taken this long" for Google to catch OpenAI.
 πŸ—žοΈ Source: Business Insider πŸ’“ #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #GoogleAI
πŸ“° News Alert... πŸ”– Title: Social Security Benefits to Increase by 2.8% in 2026 Amid Rising Medicare Costs and Tax Adjustments πŸ—“οΈ Published: 2025-12-05T14:01:31.000Z πŸ“„ Summary: Social Security beneficiaries will see an approximate $60 monthly increase in benefits in 2026, reflecting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment. Eligibility rules will remain unchanged, with the full retirement age mostly set at 66 or 67. However, out-of-pocket Medicare premiums are expected to rise by about 10%, adding financial pressure for seniors. While tax relief for those 65 and older improves through enhanced standard deductions, Social Security income remains taxable depending on overall income. The Social Security trust fund faces insolvency by the mid-2030s, underscoring ongoing challenges for this vital safety net. πŸ”—
Business Insider
Social Security is changing in 2026. Here's what retirees need to know.
Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what retirees need to know.
 πŸ—žοΈ Source: Business Insider πŸ’“ #SocialSecurity #Medicare2026 #RetirementPlanning
πŸ“° News Alert... πŸ”– Title: International Operation Busts Crypto Fraud Network That Laundered More Than $815 Million πŸ—“οΈ Published: 2025-12-05T14:01:08.000Z πŸ“„ Summary: Europol has announced the success of a coordinated international crackdown on a large-scale crypto fraud network. The operation resulted in multiple arrests, multimillion-dollar asset seizures, and the disruption of vital criminal infrastructure. This effort highlights the growing collaboration among global law enforcement agencies to tackle sophisticated financial crimes in the digital currency space. πŸ”— https://www.theblock.co/post/381485/international-operation-busts-crypto-fraud-network-that-laundered-more-than-815-million?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss πŸ—žοΈ Source: Europol πŸ’“ #CryptoCrime #FinancialSecurity #EuropolOperations
🐳 Whale Splash: πŸ”Ή Block Height: 926511 πŸ”Έ Block Date: 2025-12-05 10:47:23 UTC πŸ”Έ BTC Price USD: 91420.50 πŸ‹ Transaction: 19,569.68715972 BTC (~$1,789,070,584.99 USDT) πŸ”Έ Fee: 0.00002770 BTC (~$2.53 USDT) πŸ”Ή TXID: c4600ff77df8e7f2e834ca1b717dac915ac2880c5e8157f8b2744a91dc6a8041 #Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency
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🐳 Whale Splash: πŸ”Ή Block Height: 926498 πŸ”Έ Block Date: 2025-12-05 07:10:51 UTC πŸ”Έ BTC Price USD: 92401.50 πŸ‹ Transaction: 19,573.62247896 BTC (~$1,808,632,077.49 USDT) πŸ”Έ Fee: 0.00001810 BTC (~$1.67 USDT) πŸ”Ή TXID: c1986ca230f7675c9c9f569e23fd1b3ceb72d25ceeaee4c9583224517c3ebd94 #Cryptocurrency #Whale
πŸ“° News Alert... πŸ”– Title: Tom Lee’s BitMine May Have Scooped Up Another 41,946 ETH πŸ—“οΈ Published: 2025-12-05T08:00:00.000Z πŸ“„ Summary: BitMine continues its aggressive acquisition of Ethereum, recently purchasing an additional 41,946 ETH. This bold strategy could have a notable impact on Ethereum's market dynamics and strengthen its positioning in the evolving financial ecosystem. Investors and market watchers are closely monitoring BitMine’s moves as they may signal growing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value and utility. πŸ”—
Tom Lee's BitMine may have scooped up another 41,946 ETH
 πŸ—žοΈ Source: Crypto Briefing πŸ’“ #Ethereum #CryptoInvesting #BlockchainFinance
🐳 Whale Splash: πŸ”Ή Block Height: 926493 πŸ”Έ Block Date: 2025-12-05 04:13:58 UTC πŸ”Έ BTC Price USD: 92324.80 πŸ‹ Transaction: 19,576.59806564 BTC (~$1,807,405,501.09 USDT) πŸ”Έ Fee: 0.00001810 BTC (~$1.67 USDT) πŸ”Ή TXID: 096955f4aeb200b9faf6372b289b7d8fff173f6ae22697a883977a86887bc0ad #WhaleAlert #BTC
πŸ“° News Alert... πŸ”– Title: Strategy Won’t Be Forced to Sell Bitcoin If Stock Drops, Bitwise CIO Says πŸ—“οΈ Published: 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z πŸ“„ Summary: Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, has reassured investors that despite market fluctuations, Strategy is in a strong financial position with $1.4 billion in cash and no debt due until 2027. Additionally, Bitcoin's current price remains above the company's cost basis, making the forced sale of Bitcoin holdings unlikely. This stability supports confidence in the company’s long-term commitment to its crypto assets. πŸ”—
Cointelegraph
Bitwise CIO Says Strategy Forced Bitcoin Sale Unlikely
Strategy won’t need to sell Bitcoin, as it has enough cash to cover interest for over a year and faces no debt deadlines until 2027, says Bitwise...
 πŸ—žοΈ Source: Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby πŸ’“ #Bitcoin #CryptoInvestment #FinancialStability