Good Morning Crypto Enthusiasts!

Glad to have you back for another edition of the UseTheBitcoin.com newsletter.

1. Ripple CEO Criticizes 60 Minutes: Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse criticized 60 Minutes for omitting XRP's key July ruling, calling it “shockingly left out.”

2. Floki Crypto Debit Card: Floki, with Mastercard, introduced a debit card supporting 13 cryptocurrencies in 31 European countries.

3. 📈Technical Analysis Masterclass - Worldcoin has dropped by 19-20%, currently trading around $2.87. Watch UseTheBitcoin’s latest Youtube video “WORLDCOIN: Is This the Best Time to BUY?! (WLD)” to see if this could be a prime buying opportunity or join our Official Telegram Channel for more alpha!

4. 💡Feature of the Day - Coinbase Faces Account Complaints: Coinbase attributed account restriction issues to increased post-election activity and fraud. Critics noted delays in support and flagged VPN-related policies as unfair.

   
   All this and more in today’s headlines!

📰 News Highlights:

Ripple CEO Criticizes 60 Minutes [Source][Source][Source][Source][Source]

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse voiced disappointment over 60 Minutes omitting key details about a pivotal XRP ruling during its Dec. 8 segment on crypto and the 2024 U.S. elections.

The segment covered Ripple's funding of the pro-crypto PAC Fairshake and included critiques of the U.S. SEC enforcement actions against Ripple.

However, it failed to mention a July ruling where a federal judge deemed XRP not a security in programmatic sales. Garlinghouse called the omission “shockingly left out” in a post on X.

The 60 Minutes report also included commentary from ex-SEC official John Reed Stark, who stated judges have often classified such tokens as securities.

In response, Garlinghouse criticized the program for including “misleading” remarks.

Floki Crypto Debit Card [Source][Source]

Floki, in collaboration with Mastercard, has introduced a debit card supporting 13 cryptocurrencies across 31 European countries.

Users can fund the card using Floki Inu, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and other popular tokens.

Available in both physical and virtual formats, the card is also compatible with virtual gift cards worldwide.

Although it has no transaction fees, users face a 2% top-up charge and setup fees. The card offers a $5,000 daily limit for purchases.

 📈Technical Analysis Masterclass:

WORLDCOIN: Is This the Best Time to BUY?! (WLD)

Key Insights:

• Price at Previous Resistance: The price is sitting at its old resistance levels, which often turn into new support zones. This could indicate stabilization and a potential bounce.

• Fibonacci Retracement: Worldcoin is in the “buy zone,” a critical area for price reversals during pullbacks in an uptrend—a classic bullish setup.

• Moving Averages: The price is just below the 20-day moving average, a level historically associated with bounces and recovery potential.

Potential Upside:

• Targets: If momentum builds, Worldcoin could reach the $5.1 to $5.9 range, nearly doubling its current value.

• Bullish Pattern: A potential cup formation, a strong indicator of continued upward momentum, may be in play.

Cautionary Notes:

• Volatility: Crypto markets are highly volatile, and no analysis can guarantee results.

• Risk Management: Invest only what you can afford to lose and manage risks prudently.

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💡 Feature of the Day: 

Coinbase Account Complaints [Source][Source][Source][Source]

Coinbase responded to complaints about account restrictions, attributing the issue to a post-election surge in activity and a rise in fraudulent attempts.

The company’s @CoinbaseSupport account characterized the reports as "FUD" but assured customers they are working to resolve issues promptly.

Security researchers criticized Coinbase's use of VPNs as a risk factor, with its potential to unfairly flag legitimate accounts.

Coinbase clarified that VPN use alone does not trigger account restrictions but becomes a concern when combined with suspicious activity like unknown device logins.

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