December — Week #3
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Prompt: An illustration of a futuristic scene where President-elect Donald Trump is presenting a gleaming digital Bitcoin reserve, symbolized by a gigantic, glowing Bitcoin coin with an American flag backdrop. The setting is in a grand financial hall, filled with enthusiastic investors and economists, hinting at the integration of cryptocurrency into U.S. national reserves, influencing global economic landscapes.
🧑⚖️ Policy & Regulation
- Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Boosts BTC: President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to create a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve has driven Bitcoin's price to a new 2024 high of over $106,000, fueling investor optimism and potential long-term growth predictions up to $150,000 by 2025. The proposal, if implemented, could integrate Bitcoin into U.S. national reserves, potentially influencing global economic policies and the traditional financial ecosystem[1][3][4].
- Early Bitcoin Investor Sentenced for Tax Evasion: Frank Richard Ahlgren III, an early Bitcoin investor from Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to two years in prison, one year of supervised release, and ordered to pay $1.1 million in restitution for failing to report over $4 million in capital gains from Bitcoin sales between 2017 and 2019, using methods such as inflating the cost basis of his Bitcoin holdings and utilizing crypto mixers to conceal transactions[1][3][5]. This case marks the first criminal tax evasion prosecution focused solely on cryptocurrency, highlighting the increasing scrutiny of crypto transactions by regulatory authorities and the importance of accurate tax reporting for cryptocurrency gains[1][3][5].
📅 Bitcoin Events Coming Up
NYC Blockchain Network Meetup @ Yara
🗓️ When: December 19, 2024
📍 Where: New York, USA
A meetup that focuses on discussions around blockchain and cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, offering networking opportunities and discussions on current trends.
21 BITCOIN BUSINESS and MINING Meetup
🗓️ When: December 21, 2024
📍 Where: Berlin, Germany
A meetup centered around Bitcoin business and mining, featuring discussions on Bitcoin mining trends, business opportunities, and network opportunities.
Bitcoin Meetup Berlin Nord
🗓️ When: December 25, 2024
📍 Where: Berlin, Germany
A local gathering for Bitcoin enthusiasts in the Berlin Nord area, featuring informal discussions and networking to stay updated on the latest Bitcoin developments.
Bitcoin Beginner Workshop - December 2024
🗓️ When: December 30, 2024
📍 Where: Berlin, Germany
A workshop designed for beginners interested in learning about Bitcoin, covering the basics and providing a comprehensive introduction to the cryptocurrency.
Berliner Bitcoin-Stammtisch January 2025
🗓️ When: January 2, 2025
📍 Where: Berlin, Germany
A regular informal meetup for Bitcoin enthusiasts in Berlin to discuss various aspects of Bitcoin, share knowledge, and network with the local community.
Bitcoin Socratic Seminar Berlin
🗓️ When: January 8, 2025
📍 Where: Berlin, Germany
A seminar using the Socratic method to facilitate deep discussions about Bitcoin, encouraging critical thinking and exploration of complex topics related to Bitcoin.
Bitcoin and General Trends
🗓️ When: January 9, 2025
📍 Where: Berlin, Germany
An event focusing on Bitcoin within the context of broader financial trends, including market analysis, regulatory updates, and future outlooks for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Beginner Workshop - January 2025
🗓️ When: January 13, 2025
📍 Where: Berlin, Germany
A workshop for beginners to learn about Bitcoin, covering fundamentals and current developments, ideal for newcomers or those refreshing their knowledge.
Bitcoin Medellin
🗓️ When: January 17-18, 2025
📍 Where: Medellin, Colombia
A conference focused on Bitcoin's potential in Latin America, discussing adoption, regulatory challenges, and its role in financial inclusion, featuring local and international speakers.
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