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Also today, Amateur rapper Heather Morgan has a new job — despite the fact she's awaiting trial on suspicion of attempting to launder Bitcoin worth billions.

On Wednesday, the S&P 500 shed 1.6% after gloomy economic data from the U.S. revealed that retail sales fell more than expected in December.

Morgan will now serve as a "growth marketing and business development specialist," and the name of her new employer is being kept secret to protect her identity.

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, why Bitcoin's bear market could end in the next 30 days.

In an especially significant development, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index flashed a "neutral" score of 52 on Sunday — its highest score in over nine months.

A loophole meant cryptocurrencies that didn't belong to them could be stolen — and detectives later uncovered bundles of cash and gold bars, as well as luxury watches.

Also today, Bitcoin's bullish momentum is showing no signs of slowing down — with the world's biggest cryptocurrency briefly cracking $19,000 on Thursday.

All of this comes as inflation data from the U.S. showed that the Consumer Price Index fell to 6.5% in the year to December.

You'll be unsurprised to hear that Bitcoiners were incredibly enthusiastic about the costume, but others on Twitter were less impressed.

Also today, two bits of good news for FTX's new management: They've recovered $5 billion in assets, and its customers' details are going to remain a secret.

Among crypto analysts, there is hope that maybe — just maybe — the crypto markets are turning a corner after a truly dismal year that was pockmarked by a slew of bankruptcies.

They had been due to launch in March 2022 — but their rollout has been repeatedly delayed after BTC's value plummeted during a punishing bear market.

Plus — why a new Apple product set to be released later this year could be exceptionally bullish for the metaverse.

Plus: after weeks of bickering, teams in the U.S. and The Bahamas have agreed to cooperate in bankruptcy proceedings against FTX.

CoinMarketCap data shows the best performers among the 20 biggest cryptocurrencies were Solana and Cardano — up 20% and 15% respectively compared with 24 hours ago.

Gary Harmon covertly transferred the Bitcoin from his brother's hardware wallet — despite the fact that it had been seized by law enforcement.

According to Blockworks editor David Canellis, BTC is now on the brink of enduring its longest bear market in its 14-year history.

As part of CMC's end-of-the-year wrap-up, we shine a light on what Bitcoin has been up to as the rest of the crypto market has struggled.