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Bitcoin/Crypto Daily Podcast 11/13/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
UK sentences Chinese scammer after record-breaking Bitcoin seizure
By Erin Hale — 2025-11-12
London’s Southwark Crown Court sentenced Zhimin Qian to 11 years and eight months after a years-long probe that led to the UK’s largest-ever crypto seizure: 61,000 bitcoin. Prosecutors say Qian helped siphon billions from an investment scam in China and attempted to launder funds through luxury real estate and shell activity. The case underscores how digital trails and KYC checks are increasingly central to dismantling cross-border crypto crime.
Bitcoin bandit’s £5B bubble bursts as cops wrap seven-year chase
By Connor Jones — 2025-11-12T11:21:00Z
Following a seven-year pursuit, UK police detailed how Qian’s 61,000 BTC hoard was unraveled through raids, property laundering attempts, and associates who aided her movements. The Register highlights related convictions and an NCA fraud-awareness push, reflecting a broader crackdown as crypto investment scams surge. The message from law enforcement is clear: crypto’s on-chain footprints make high-value laundering increasingly difficult to hide.
China accuses Washington of stealing $13 billion worth of Bitcoin in alleged hack — 127,272 tokens seized from Prince Group after owner Chen Zhi was indicted for wire fraud and money laundering, U.S. alleges
By Jowi Morales — 2025-11-12
Beijing’s cybersecurity agency alleges the U.S. “stole” 127,272 BTC in a 2020 operation tied to LuBian, while Washington maintains it lawfully seized funds connected to indicted businessman Chen Zhi. The dispute highlights the jurisdictional gray zones of digital asset seizures and the geopolitical stakes when wallets and keys transcend borders. It’s a reminder that crypto enforcement increasingly sits at the intersection of law, diplomacy, and cyber operations.
First U.S. Spot XRP ETF Could Go Live on Thursday
By Shaurya Malwa | Edited by Omkar Godbole — 2025-11-12T06:38:00
Canary Funds filed a Form 8-A, signaling readiness for what could be the first U.S. spot XRP ETF listing. A launch would offer direct XRP exposure, potentially broadening liquidity and institutional access beyond Bitcoin and Ether. If successful, it could mark a new phase of diversification in crypto ETFs and provide a clean benchmark for XRP price discovery.
JPMorgan’s JPMD Goes Live on Base — Key Details and What It Changes For DeFi, Stablecoins, and Banks
By Unknown — Date not provided
JPMorgan has launched JPMD, a deposit token on Coinbase’s Base blockchain, aimed at institutional settlement and on-chain treasury use cases. The move could pressure stablecoins and accelerate bank-grade rails into DeFi-adjacent workflows by offering a regulated, programmable alternative for large-value transfers. It’s a significant step in bridging traditional banking with public blockchain infrastructure.
Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $300M as Traders Rush to Buy the Dip
By Sam Reynolds — 2025-11-12T02:23:00
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs posted roughly $300 million in net inflows, led by Fidelity and ARK, as investors bought the dip after two weeks of redemptions. Solana continued to attract capital while analysts noted Bitcoin’s supply nearing 95% of its hard cap—a fundamental tailwind. The flows suggest institutions are treating BTC as a structural allocation despite near-term volatility.
Bitcoin Crafts ‘Bullish Wedge,’ Keeping Hopes Alive for Record Highs Above $126K
By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost — 2025-11-12T17:01:00Z
Technical analysis points to a falling wedge pattern that could set up a rebound toward prior highs if BTC breaks above resistance, with $100,000 flagged as crucial support. The setup aligns with improving ETF demand, but traders are cautioned to watch volume and confirmation signals. A failed hold of $100,000 risks a deeper pullback toward the $90,000 area.
Bernstein Says U.S. Crypto Framework Positions Nation as Global Leader
By Will Canny, AI Boost | Edited by Sheldon Reback — 2025-11-12T08:54:00
Bernstein argues that new U.S. laws and forthcoming rules are creating a unified market structure, unlocking institutional participation and accelerating tokenized finance. Stablecoin supply has surged, ETF assets have grown, and public crypto companies have expanded—signs of a more durable cycle. Clearer oversight could streamline 24/7 settlement and bring traditional and digital assets under one regulatory umbrella.
Bitcoin & Co.: Sachsen fahndet mit KI-Hilfe nach steuerpflichtigen Transaktionen
By Martin Holland — 2025-11-12T13:10:00+01:00
Saxony’s finance ministry is deploying AI-enabled tools to detect undeclared crypto income and streamline tax audits, ahead of EU rules mandating transaction reporting from 2027. The software will analyze wallet and exchange data to surface taxable events more efficiently. It signals a broader European push to integrate crypto transparency into routine tax enforcement.
Key Bitcoin Capitulation Metric Points to Bottoming in Price
By Shaurya Malwa — 2025-11-12T12:48:00Z
Bitcoin’s Net Unrealized Profit ratio slipped to around 0.476, a zone that has preceded several short-term bottoms since early 2024. If history rhymes, it could set up a relief rally, with prior rebounds from this band averaging mid-teens gains over the following month. As BTC hovers near $103,000, on-chain capitulation signals are flashing while markets watch macro drivers.
