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Luke Dashjr's Inscription Proposal Rejected by Bitcoin Core Developers
Bitcoin Core developers have closed Luke Dashjr's controversial GitHub proposal ("datacarriersize: Match more datacarrying #28408") after failing to reach consensus. Bitcoin Core developer achow101 stated: "This proposal is clearly divisive. Continuing discussion serves no purpose given the current impasse."
Technical Note: The datacarriersize parameter would have modified Bitcoin transaction metadata capacity, relating to Dashjr's previously identified "inscription vulnerability."
DCG Repays Over $1 Billion in Creditor Obligations
Digital Currency Group announced complete repayment of:
- $700 million to Genesis Global Capital
- $300+ million to other creditors
The company stated: "We've fulfilled all current debt obligations and look forward to DCG's next chapter."
Azuki Teases Potential Token Launch
Azuki's official Twitter account engaged with Weeb3 Foundation's "Open Anime Universe" post, sparking speculation about an upcoming ANMIE token launch. Weeb3's profile describes building "open metaverses powered by $ANMIE."
Mysterious 26.9 BTC Transfer to "Satoshi" Address
Blockchain analysts observed a bc1q9 address sending 26.917 BTC (~$1.1M) to an address tagged as Satoshi Nakamoto's wallet. Coinbase's Conor Grogan commented: "Either Satoshi woke up to buy Bitcoin...or someone just burned $1M."
ETF Progress Report
Major Filings Submitted
11 Bitcoin spot ETF applicants have filed amended 19b-4 documents:
- Ark Invest
- Fidelity
- Grayscale
- VanEck
- Hashdex
- Invesco
- WisdomTree
- Franklin Templeton
- Bitwise
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Key Dates and Predictions
- January 10: Potential SEC vote on amended filings (per Reuters sources)
- January 10: Deadline for Ark/21Shares ETF decision
- BlackRock anticipates Wednesday approval (Fox Business)
Market Impact Projections
- VanEck research suggests $20B+ could flow into BlackRock's ETF in first week
- VanEck pledges 5% of ETF profits to Bitcoin Core developers for 10+ years
Opposition Voices
Nonprofit Better Markets continues lobbying against approval, calling it a "historic mistake." CEO Dennis Kelleher maintains close ties with SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
Industry Developments
Regulatory Actions
SEC leverages Terraform Labs ruling to strengthen cases against:
- Coinbase
- Binance
Exchange Expansion
Coinbase plans EU derivatives offering via MiFID II license acquisition (target: 2024 completion)
Emerging ETF Prospects
XRP ETF rumors suggest:
- Potential April application
- BlackRock as likely sponsor
- Late 2024 launch timeline
Project Updates
Synthetix Andromeda Upgrade
Key features:
- Base chain integration
- USDC collateral support
- SNX buyback/burn mechanism (40% of Base chain fees)
Smart Layer 2023 Recap
Achievements include:
- Smart Layer Network launch
- ERC-5169 standard development
- 50+ loyalty program partners
- Planned 2024 token airdrop
NFT Highlights
- TinFun: $22.8M raised in public sale
- Saga Monkes: Free PFP airdrops for Solana Saga phone users
- Ordinals Jubilee: Cursed inscriptions officially deprecated
Investment Landscape
OKX Ventures 2023 Portfolio
$50M+ deployed across:
- Infrastructure
- DeFi
- GameFi
- NFT/Metaverse
- Web3
- Bitcoin Ecosystem
- AI
Notable Raises
- CharacterX: $2.3M at $30M valuation (AI social network)
- Nubit: Undisclosed (Bitcoin data availability layer)
Expert Perspectives
Vitalik Buterin's Financial Advice
- Diversify portfolios
- Build multi-year savings buffers
- Maintain conservative positions
- Never exceed 2x leverage
FAQ Section
Bitcoin ETF Questions
Q: What happens if GBTC converts to an ETF?
A: Grayscale confirms shareholders need no action—same ticker (GBTC) will trade on NYSE Arca.
Q: When will ETF decisions be finalized?
A: Most analysts predict January 10, though SEC could announce earlier.
Q: How much might flow into new ETFs?
A: VanEck estimates $20B+ first-week inflows for BlackRock's product alone.
Crypto Industry Questions
Q: Is Coinbase expanding derivatives?
A: Yes—planned EU launch via MiFID II license acquisition.
Q: What's next for Azuki?
A: Token launch speculation grows after Weeb3 Foundation collaboration.
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