#Argentina formally rejects invitation to join #BRICS
#Bitwise to seed its spot #Bitcoin ETF with $200M 
SEC approval of a spot #Bitcoin ETF could trigger a “Sell-the-News” event that would drop the price of #BTC “to as low as $32K,” - CryptoQuant 
#India to ban 9 crypto exchange URL's.
• Binance
• Kraken
• Huobi
• Kucoin
• Bittrex
• Gate․io
• Bitstamp
• Bitfinex
• MEXC Global
Taproot Wizards Introduces Script to Counter #Ordinals Inscriptions
This script’s introduction highlights the challenges inherent in decision-making within a community-driven ecosystem.
https://bitcoinnews.com/taproot-wizards-script-block-ordinals-inscriptions
NEW: Binance to launch USDC-Margined #Bitcoin perpetual futures contracts
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission will allow spot #Bitcoin ETF issuers to use both cash and in-kind product creation models
Hashdex releases its second spot #Bitcoin ETF commercial https://video.nostr.build/c0a68755c322aa8d3d2a0ae713740ddc049345f85c3f2678bf9e9873602f6201.mp4
Congressman Warren Davidson calls for a ban of #CBDC's
#Bitcoin 
Meh these people will never go broke, he probably got millions anyway
BREAKING: Barry Silbert resigns from the #Grayscale Board of Directors 
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the 🇦🇷 Argentine Republic Diana Mondino specifies that contracts in the country can be agreed with #Bitcoin "and also any other #cryptocurrency and/or species such as lamb kilos or liters of milk." 
Central Bank of #Nigeria Lifts Ban on #Bitcoin Transactions
The CBN acknowledged rising global digital asset demand and Bitcoin's increased use in transactions. Consequently, it lifted bank restrictions on partnering with virtual asset service providers.
https://bitcoinnews.com/nigeria-bitcoin-ban-lifted-by-central-bank
On Thursday, the #SEC met reps from 7 firms aiming to launch spot #Bitcoin ETFs
They instructed them that any issuer that doesn't meet the deadline of December 29th for final changes will not be part of a first wave of potential approvals in early January. 
#China developing ‘brain warfare’ tech with devices that make you sleep and thought-controlled weapons
#Israel-affiliated merchant vessel hit by drone off #India
The spot #Bitcoin ETF race could quickly reach your 401(k) retirement plan
#Grayscale CEO Sees $30 Trillion Boost Upon #Bitcoin ETF Approval
Grayscale CEO discusses the potential impact of a U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF approval, eyeing $30 trillion in advised wealth.
https://coingape.com/grayscale-ceo-sees-30-trillion-boost-upon-bitcoin-etf-approval/
#BlackRock just filed an updated #Bitcoin ETF application after SEC had a big day of meetings with all of the issuers yesterday.
This could be the final round of updates before approval early January. 
Hong Kong Securities Commission says it's ready to accept spot #Bitcoin ETF applications