Notable news in the last 24 hours (12/12) BTC: 41,843 USD | ETH: 2,239 USD | Total market cap: 1,543 billion USD 1️⃣ Google updates its cryptocurrency advertising policies. Following the recent announcement of an advertising policy update, the Google search engine will begin clarifying the scope and requirements for cryptocurrency trusts in the US. As of Jan. 29, 2024, crypto advertisers will have to meet Google's criteria, such as holding a certain amount of cryptocurrency and achieving a green tick before being able to launch ads. 2️⃣ The merged Decrypt news site operates with the Web3 platform Rug Radio. According to the latest announcement, Decrypt and Rug Radio will merge operations next year. While they have yet to agree on a new name, the two said they will now retain their brand, identity and staff. The merger will help both take advantage of the other. Decrypt can reach Rug Radio's community of creators and expand its revenue stream, while Rug Radio receives fees from advertising contracts. 3️⃣ KyberSwap hackers indirectly cause a token to be "frozen". Specifically, blockchain security company Cyvers has discovered that $ 50 million in HXA tokens, the key token of the Herencia Artifex NFT project, were suddenly transferred to the wallet of hacker KyberSwap. Thereby, this hacker has become the holder of the most HXA tokens. Following this incident, MEXC exchange has temporarily suspended the service of depositing, withdrawing and trading HXA tokens. In another development, the official website of the HXA coin is currently inaccessible. 4️⃣ The U.S. Senator pushes for tougher action against cryptocurrencies in the financing of terrorism. U.S. Senators Mitt Romney, Mark R. Warner, Mike Rounds, and Jack Reed introduced the Prevention of the Financing of Terrorism Act. The bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen sanctions on foreign entities that facilitate financial transactions with designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations, including Hamas.