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Australia has implemented a nationwide ban on the use of credit cards and cryptocurrencies for online betting activities. The new regulation, effective immediately, aims to curb problem gambling and protect consumers from financial harm.

Keith Gill, also known as "Roaring Kitty," has re-emerged in the spotlight, and experts speculate that his impact could stretch beyond the realm of meme stocks to the Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market.

New Zealanders are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency as a wealth-building tool, according to a new study by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto. The research suggests a significant shift in investment preferences, with nearly half of respondents (45%) indicating an interest in crypto, compared to traditional real estate.

Former President Donald Trump's recent interest in being recognized as the 'Crypto President' signifies a significant change in his stance on digital currencies. While Trump previously expressed skepticism about cryptocurrencies during his presidency, he now emphasizes the importance of the United States leading in the digital currency space.

The rise in active addresses and transaction volume could significantly impact Litecoin's market performance, with analysts expecting a favorable trajectory for LTC's price.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have attracted $488 million in net inflows, pushing the price of BTC to $71,767, nearing its peak value and indicating renewed investor confidence.

GameStop (GME) stock experienced a significant 19% surge in overnight trading on Robinhood after Keith Gill, also known as "The Roaring Kitty," made a revelation. Gill, posting under the Reddit account "DeepFuckingValue," disclosed his holdings of GME shares and call options, with a notional value exceeding $180 million. This post marked his first activity on Reddit since April 2021.

Acting Financial Secretary Wong Wai-lun of Hong Kong reiterated the city's commitment to establishing itself as a hub for cryptocurrency activities, aligning with its longstanding vision in this regard.

Despite growing demand for Bitcoin worldwide in recent months, Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States have outperformed their global competitors, leading to their success while others have lagged behind.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have firmly established themselves as the leading cryptocurrencies based on market capitalization. Nevertheless, there's heightened competition further down the list among the top 100 cryptocurrencies.

Coinbase is mulling over the addition of Core (CORE) to its list of supported cryptocurrencies, a move that could strengthen the Bitcoin ecosystem.

On Thursday, the SEC made history by approving eight spot Ethereum ETFs from major institutions such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity, and VanEck. Although these approvals mark a significant regulatory shift, trading can't begin until the S-1 registration statements are approved, which could take several weeks.