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🇨🇭 Lugano, Switzerland: The City Where #Bitcoin Is Real Money

While most cities debate crypto regulations, Lugano is already living in the future.

What can you pay with Bitcoin there?
✅ Income & corporate taxes
✅ Parking fines
✅ School & tuition fees
✅ Waste collection charges
✅ Coffee, meals & everyday shopping

The numbers:
→ 350+ merchants accepting $BTC via Lightning Network
→ No payment limit — even 7-figure tax bills accepted
→ Fees under 1% vs 3-4% for credit cards
→ Up to 10% cashback in LVGA tokens through MyLugano app

How it works:
The city partnered with Tether in 2022 under "Plan ₿" initiative. Bitcoin Suisse handles the backend, all crypto payments instantly convert to Swiss Francs, so the city takes zero volatility risk.
Residents simply scan the QR code on any city invoice and pay from their crypto wallet. Done.

Why merchants love it:
One shop owner said it best: "Bitcoin fees are below 1%, my card terminal takes up to 3.4%, I don't need a philosophy degree to choose."

Lugano just hosted their 4th Plan ₿ Forum with 4,000+ attendees from 64 countries. This isn't a pilot program, it's a working blueprint for municipal Bitcoin adoption.

While governments worldwide are still figuring out how to regulate crypto, this Swiss city is proving it can work at scale.

Is your city next?

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says an ex-Coinbase customer support agent has been arrested, thanks to the Hyderabad Police in India.

The case highlights growing action against internal fraud and misuse of access in crypto platforms.

#Coinbase

TRUST WALLET HACK: $7M STOLEN: HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A corrupted Chrome extension update has drained millions from Trust Wallet users.

What Happened:
On December 24, Trust Wallet released version 2.68 of its Chrome browser extension. Hidden inside was malicious code disguised as an analytics module.

When users opened their wallet or imported seed phrases, the code silently captured and transmitted that data to a fake domain (metrics-trustwallet.com) registered just days before the attack.
With access to seed phrases, hackers didn't need any approvals, They simply restored wallets elsewhere and drained everything.

The Damage:
🔹 Over $7 million stolen
🔹 Hundreds of wallets affected
🔹 Funds taken across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain
🔹 Some users lost six figures in minutes
🔹 Stolen funds sent to ChangeNOW, FixedFloat, KuCoin, and HTX

CZ's Response:
#Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed Trust Wallet will fully reimburse all affected users:
"So far, $7m affected by this hack. Trust Wallet will cover. User funds are SAFU."

He also mentioned the team is investigating how hackers were able to submit the malicious update, suggesting a possible insider involvement.

What You Should Do:
→ If you use Trust Wallet browser extension, check your version immediately
→ Avoid version 2.68 completely
→ Update to version 2.69 from the official Chrome Web Store only
→ If you used v2.68 and entered your seed phrase, move funds to a new wallet immediately

This Hack highlights the risks of browser-based wallets. Unlike smart contract exploits, wallet-level attacks give hackers direct access to your keys, No transaction approvals needed.

In 2025 alone, hackers have stolen over $3.4 billion in crypto. Stay vigilant.

Stay safe. Verify everything. Never share your seed phrase.

#TrustWallet #TrustWalletHack

Most crypto sectors are in the red this year, with privacy and exchange tokens as rare outliers.

#Bitcoin has just dropped $2,300 and liquidated $66 million worth of longs in the last 45 minutes.

$60 billion wiped out from the crypto market with no negative news.
The manipulation continues….

$BTC Update

#Bitcoin is still trading below the key $93K–$94K resistance, so my bearish bias remains unchanged.

As long as price stays below this HTF bearish OB, I’m expecting continuation toward $75,000.

❌ This Bearish scenario only invalidates if we get a strong HTF close above $94,000.

Until then: rallies = selling pressure. Stay disciplined & manage risk.

Putin: US Wants Nuclear Plant for Bitcoin Mining

Russian President Putin made a surprising claim at a business meeting on December 24th.

According to Russian outlet Kommersant, the US has expressed interest in using Europe's largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia NPP in Ukraine, for crypto mining as part of peace deal negotiations.

Key Points:
→ The plant has been under Russian control since 2022
→ US and Russia are reportedly discussing joint management without Ukraine's involvement
→ This is allegedly part of Trump's 28-point peace roadmap
→ Russia already ranks 2nd globally in crypto mining with 16%+ of global hashrate

Important : This is Putin's claim only. No US officials have confirmed this. The plant currently isn't operational, the IAEA says it violates safety standards and cannot be safely restarted.

If true, this signals a new era where nuclear-powered #Bitcoinmining becomes a geopolitical bargaining chip.

Waiting for official US response.

ONDO TO LAUNCH TOKENIZED US STOCKS & ETFs ON #SOLANA

#Ondo Finance, the biggest RWA tokenization platform ($365M+ assets), is bringing tokenized US stocks and ETFs to Solana in early 2026.

Key Points:
→ Trade US stocks 24/7 directly from your Solana wallet
→ Settlement in seconds, not days
→ Custody-backed by regulated US broker-dealers
→ 100+ stocks and ETFs already available on other chains

Why It's Bullish:
#SEC just closed their investigation into Ondo with NO charges. Major regulatory clarity.

This bridges Wall Street liquidity with Solana's fast, low-fee infrastructure. Imagine holding Apple or S&P 500 exposure alongside your stablecoins.

RWA tokenization is projected to hit $9.4 TRILLION by 2030. Ondo is leading this space.

Launch: Early 2026

$BTC $ONDO $SOL

BREAKING: Metaplanet Targets 210,000 #Bitcoin by 2027

Japan's Metaplanet just approved a plan to buy 210,000 $BTC by 2027. That's $18.5 billion worth of Bitcoin.

Where they stand now:
→ Currently holding 30,823 BTC
→ Already a top 7 corporate Bitcoin holder globally

How they'll fund it:
→ New preferred shares for international investors
→ Quarterly dividends to attract Japanese savers
→ Smart structure that delays shareholder dilution

Why it matters:
Japan has $7.5 trillion sitting in savings accounts earning almost nothing. Metaplanet is offering these investors a Bitcoin-backed alternative.

While everyone watches MicroStrategy, Asia's biggest corporate Bitcoin buyer is quietly stacking sats.

Some analysts predict 1,500% stock upside if they hit their target. The institutional Bitcoin race just went global.

BREAKING: Russia's Largest bank Sberbank is exploring crypto-backed loans

You could borrow rubles using your #Bitcoin as collateral, without selling

Russia is now Europe's biggest crypto market with $376B in transaction volume

Traditional banks are finally treating crypto as real collateral.

Ethereum 2026 Upgrade is MASSIVE: Here's What Changes

Two major forks are coming that could reshape $ETH forever:

1️⃣ Glamsterdam Fork (Mid-2026)
🔹 Parallel processing, multiple transactions at once, not one-by-one
🔹 Gas limit jumping from 60M → 200M (3x increase)
🔹 10% of validators shifting to ZK proof verification
🔹 Data blobs expanding to 72+ per block

2️⃣ Hegota Fork (Late 2026)
🔹 Censorship resistance upgrades
🔹 90% reduction in node storage requirements
🔹 Better state management with Verkle Trees

Why It Matters:
→ Path to 10,000 TPS on Layer 1
→ L2s could hit 100,000+ TPS
→ Lower fees during high demand
→ More decentralized block production

This is #Ethereum biggest infrastructure upgrade since The Merge. The "ETH is too slow" narrative may finally die in 2026.

Bullish or not enough? 👇

JUST IN: #Binance Founder CZ confirms Trust Wallet was hacked and $7,000,000 was stolen.

Trust Wallet will cover the full $7 million in losses and make users whole.

Why I’m bearish on $MINA 👇

HTF structure still bearish
Price tapping into 1D bearish order block
Buyside liquidity at $0.0803
Previous week high NOT reclaimed
Liquidity magnet → Prev week low

Entry: $0.0812 | SL: $0.0857 | TPs: $0.0750/$0.0725

Plan: Wait for OB tap + LTF rejection → execute short

#MINA @Mina Protocol #CryptoPatel

Why $XVG Short Trade?

✔️ Bearish Market Structure
✔️ Strong Resistance Acting as Supply
✔️ Buyside liquidity above likely to get swept
✔️ Previous weekly high near stop
✔️ Clear sellside liquidity resting below

Entry: ~$0.00530 | Stop: $0.00571 | Targets: $0.00505/$0.00461

Plan: Wait for Price to tap resistance and show rejection before entering.

#XVG $BTC

URGENT SECURITY ALERT: Trust Wallet Browser Extension Hacked

Trust Wallet has officially confirmed a security incident affecting their Chrome browser extension. Here's what you need to know:

What Happened:
On Christmas Day, hundreds of #TrustWallet users reported their funds being drained automatically. On-chain investigator #ZachXBT first flagged the issue and tracked losses exceeding $6 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other EVM chains.

The Cause:
The vulnerability was found in browser extension version 2.68, released on December 24. Security researchers discovered hidden malicious code disguised as analytics that activates when users import a seed phrase. This code secretly sends wallet data to a fake domain controlled by attackers.

Who Is Affected:
⚠️ Only Chrome extension version 2.68 users
⚠️ Highest risk for those who imported seed phrases into the extension

Who Is Safe:
✅ Mobile app users
✅ Users on other extension versions
What You Should Do RIGHT NOW:
1️⃣ Stop using Trust Wallet extension immediately if you're on version 2.68
2️⃣ Update to version 2.69 only through the official Chrome Web Store
3️⃣ Move your funds to a brand new wallet with a fresh seed phrase if you used the affected version
4️⃣ Revoke all token approvals using Revoke.cash
5️⃣ Do not import any seed phrases into browser extensions until this situation is fully resolved

Key Takeaway:
This incident is a strong reminder about the risks of browser-based wallets. Even trusted platforms can become targets through supply-chain attacks. Always keep your high-value assets in hardware wallets and stay updated on security news.
Trust Wallet says they are actively investigating and will provide more updates soon.

Stay safe out there!

#Bitmine is currently down about $3.5B on its Ethereum holdings: An unrealized loss, according to CQ

But Don’t Worry, imo, within the next couple of months Bitmine’s $ETH Profit could exceed $20B+

Patience is key for Profits.

US SPOT ETFs Yesterday Flows Data update (24-12-2025):

🟥 Bitcoin ETF: -2,000 $BTC (-$175.30M)
🟥 Ethereum ETF: -17,818 $ETH (-$52.80M)
🟩 Solana ETF: +12,100 $SOL (+$1.50M)
🟩 XRP ETF: +6.37M $XRP (+$11.93M)
🟩 HBAR ETF: +8.20M $HBAR (+$898.67K)
🟩 CHAINLINK ETF: ZERO
🟩 DOGECOIN ETF: ZERO
🟩 LTC ETF: ZERO

Total Net Flow: –$213.77M

Fact: Spot #BitcoinETFs Sold ~4.5 days of mined supply in a single day. 🚀

$SLP / USDT

Overall market structure remains bearish. Price is approaching buyside liquidity, which may get swept before tapping into a bearish order block aligned with the premium zone.

If rejection is seen from this area, expectation is downside continuation toward sellside liquidity and previous lows.

Bias: Bearish
Plan: Sweep → tap OB → Rejection → Short

#SLP

$MASK Market structure Remains Bearish.

Price is retracing into a key rejection zone, Potential area for Downside Continuation if rejection occurs.

Bias: Bearish
Waiting patiently for price to come to level.