BTC correction ‘nearly finished,’ Hailey Welch shares thoughts, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 15 – 21

Hey there, crypto enthusiasts! Ready for a roundup of the hottest news in the digital asset world this week? Let’s dive in!

First up, we have the influencer behind the viral “Hawk Tuah” video clip, Haliey Welch, breaking her silence after a memecoin debacle. She’s working with lawyers representing those affected by the Hawk Tuah (HAWK) token pump-and-dump situation. No worries though, Welch isn’t named in any lawsuit, just her collaborators.

In other news, Cathie Wood, everyone’s favorite ARK Invest founder, predicts a merger and acquisition bonanza post-Trump presidency. Wood sees the regulatory landscape easing up and foresees Bitcoin reaching over $1 million by 2030 due to its limited supply, echoing a golden era for M&A activity among tech startups.

Moving on, Cryptopia exchange’s liquidators are finally paying out hack victims after six years of waiting. Over $225 million in Bitcoin and Dogecoin have already been distributed to grateful users, with more to come.

On a different note, controversial figure Craig Wright got a slap on the wrist with a suspended sentence in the UK for contempt of court. Apparently, he’s been a naughty boy by breaching court orders, but let’s see if he’s learned his lesson.

Last but not least, Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein took the blame in a heartfelt social media confession. He shared that he didn’t care about anyone else, admitting to his crimes and accepting the consequences.

Wrapping up, Bitcoin is currently hovering around $97,321, while Ether and XRP sit at $3,464 and $2.28. The crypto market cap stands at a whopping $3.63 trillion, making waves in the industry. Make sure to check out Cointelegraph for more on the latest crypto market analysis.

And remember, in the words of Michael Saylor, “I expect $MARA will be the next.” Stay tuned for more exciting updates and have a fantastic day, fellow crypto enthusiasts!