Bitcoin price surge: On December 5, Bitcoin briefly surpassed $100,000, peaking at $103,400, attributed to pro-crypto political developments.
Thin trading environment: The cryptocurrency market is highlighted as unregulated and vulnerable to manipulation, reinforcing negative public perceptions.
Hawk Tuah token failure: The launch of the meme-coin $HAWK resulted in a significant crash, raising alarm over token scams.
Dangerous stablecoins: The use of tethers in Bitcoin trading raises questions about their backing and potential criminal connections.
Government proposals: The incoming administration's plans to purchase large amounts of Bitcoin raise concerns about benefiting the crypto industry at the taxpayers' expense.