U.Today - XRP recently dropped below BNB after turning red on every single timeframe.
Bitcoin.com - Circle is preparing to launch USDCx, a privacy-enhanced version of USDC built on the Aleo blockchain to offer institutions encrypted transactions with regulatory-ready compliance records. The move reflects accelerating demand for tokenization and privacy-preserving financial infrastructure. Aleo Partners With Circle for Private Stablecoin Circle is expanding its stablecoin strategy with the introduction of USDCx, a […]
Binance News - According to PANews, Galaxy, a digital asset management and infrastructure company, has announced plans to establish a new office and business division in Abu Dhabi. This move is part of Galaxy's strategy to enter the Middle Eastern market. In a statement released on Wednesday, Galaxy revealed that it will set up an entity under the registration authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the region's international financial center. Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy, stated that this initiative is part of the company's efforts to expand existing partnerships and business strategies. Prior to its Middle Eastern expansion, Galaxy reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, with net income reaching $505 million and equity valued at $3.2 billion.
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to adjust the tick sizes for certain spot trading pairs by 2025-12-18 05:00 (UTC). This change aims to enhance market liquidity and improve the trading experience for users. The tick size, which represents the minimum change in the unit price, will be updated for various trading pairs. Notably, this adjustment will not impact existing spot orders, as orders placed before the update will continue to be matched with the original tick size.API users should note that tick size changes will also affect API interactions. Users can access the latest tick size information via the GET /api/v3/exchangeInfo endpoint. Binance advises users to adjust their trading bots accordingly to prevent any unnecessary impact on ...
Binance News - According to Foresight News, the film THE MUSICAL, developed and funded by the on-chain movie project Sequel, has been selected for the competition section of the Sundance Film Festival. The movie will premiere on January 25 in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category.
Binance News - According to Odaily, the U.S. government has officially launched the 'Trump Gold Card' visa program, with applications open from December 10. Individuals can obtain U.S. residency by paying $1 million, while businesses are required to pay $2 million. Additionally, applicants must pay a processing and review fee of $15,000. The government also plans to introduce a 'Platinum Card' priced at $5 million, which is currently marked as 'coming soon' on the U.S. government website.
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to launch the 'UAE Exclusive Ready. Set. Binance.' promotion, running from 2025-12-09 to 2026-01-10. This initiative is designed for verified regular and VIP 1 - 3 users across the UAE, offering five distinct promotions aimed at onboarding, educating, and engaging users within the Binance ecosystem. Participants have the opportunity to win from a 1,000,000 AED rewards pool through various activities, including registration, first-time trading, Convert, Futures, Earn, and a city-wide social challenge. **Promotion Details** ...
Binance News - According to PANews, the Ethereum Foundation announced on the X platform that BPO-1 has been activated, increasing the Blob capacity of each block to 15. This enhancement, which does not require a hard fork, provides additional space for Layer 2 networks on Ethereum. BPO-2, scheduled for release in January, is expected to further expand capacity.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, a prominent cryptocurrency address known as the 'Whale' has demonstrated remarkable trading success since October, achieving 20 consecutive wins with an average holding period of approximately 88 hours and a win rate of around 85%. Since its initial trade on September 25, the address has accumulated profits of approximately $6.44 million. The trading strategy involves maintaining discipline by using low leverage and low margin ratios to earn stable returns, while consistently managing account funds around $12 million.Additionally, monitoring reveals that the address partially closed a long position in Bitcoin today, which had been held for about 37 days. Initially opened at a high price of approximately $98,700 on November 14, the position was ...
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Polygon Foundation CEO Sandeep Nailwal has revealed that the recent Madhugiri hard fork upgrade on the Polygon network has increased its on-chain transaction processing capacity by 40%, reaching 1,400 transactions per second (TPS).Sandeep Nailwal stated that the team has outlined a clear technical roadmap, aiming to boost TPS to 5,000 within the next six months, positioning Polygon as one of the highest throughput blockchain networks in the industry. Additionally, a second phase upgrade is planned to further increase TPS to 100,000 within 12 to 24 months, with the goal of establishing it as the preferred blockchain platform for global payments.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, a rare 69-million-year-old triceratops skeleton, one of only 24 known globally, is housed in a Singapore vault known as the 'Fort Knox of Asia.' This unique fossil, over five meters long, was purchased for approximately $5 million by a group of collectors, including Yoann Turpin, co-founder of crypto market maker Wintermute. The fossil was transported from Wyoming to Singapore's Le Freeport earlier this year. Among the four owners, all of whom are cryptocurrency investors, is Chaw Wei Yang, who operates the collectibles-themed platform Co-Museum. ...
Cryptopolitan - A Sygnum survey found that 87% of Asia’s high-net-worth individuals plan to increase their crypto portfolios, with nearly half allocating more than 10% of their assets to crypto.
CoinTelegraph - There are five other Satoshi statues made by Valentina Picozzi located around the world, in Switzerland, El Salvador, Japan, Vietnam and Miami, in the US state of Florida.
Cryptopolitan - Pi Network will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into its Standard Know Your Customer process. The same technology has already been tested in its Fast Track KYC system, launched in September. According to a blog post from the development team, Pi will use AI in KYC to accelerate identity verification and clear migration bottlenecks for millions […]
Decrypt - The CFTC license will let Gemini offer event contracts in the U.S., joining Kalshi and Polymarket in a booming market.
Bitcoin.com - Robinhood signaled a sweeping 2026 crypto expansion, showcasing accelerating platform growth, wider U.S. and European access, and new products capped by a Layer 2 network aimed at propelling the company deeper into global tokenization and advanced digital-asset trading. Robinhood Unveils Expansive Crypto Roadmap Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD), a U.S.-based financial services company, shared an extensive […]
U.Today - Strategy CEO Fong Lee has not ruled out selling Bitcoin if there is prolonged crypto winter .
Cryptopolitan - In this post: Bybit announced its strategic roadmap at the Bybit Institutional Gala event in Dubai, showcasing several advancements in regulation, institutional credit infrastructure, and execution technology. Ben Zhou, Bybit Co-founder and CEO, delivered a keynote speech at the event, confirming that Bybit has received full authorization under the UAE’s VAPO framework. According to Zhou, the […]
Cryptopolitan - Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company is now a direct competitor of Elon Musk’s SpaceX after announcing that it’s creating the technology necessary to launch data centers in space. Blue Origin has been working on the technology to launch data centers in space for more than a year, meanwhile SpaceX wants to upgrade its satellites to handle […]
CryptoBriefing - A rising ISM index could disrupt traditional crypto cycles, potentially leading to unprecedented growth in Bitcoin and Ethereum markets. The post Tom Lee says ISM strength could set the stage for a new Bitcoin and Ethereum supercycle appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CoinTelegraph - The MSCI Index is consulting on whether to exclude Bitcoin and other digital asset treasury companies that have a balance sheet with more than 50% of their assets in crypto.
Bitcoin.com - Binance’s new pact with Botim Money signals a major push to widen secure digital-asset access in the UAE, spotlighting the region’s accelerating embrace of regulated crypto services and its expanding role in global digital-finance growth. Binance–Botim Money MoU Targets Wider Crypto Access in the UAE Crypto exchange Binance announced on Dec. 9 that it signed […]
CoinTelegraph - The CFTC's new CEO Innovation Council includes leaders from crypto exchanges like Kraken and traditional stock exchanges such as Nasdaq to discuss market structure reforms.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, U.S. publicly traded cryptocurrency wallet company Exodus Movement (EXOD) has sold 245 bitcoins. The company's current bitcoin holdings now total 1,902 bitcoins.
Binance News - According to Odaily, analyst Adam from Greeks.live reports that the Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points and resume a $40 billion monthly purchase of short-term Treasury bills is expected to improve financial system liquidity, benefiting the market. However, Adam cautions that with the Christmas holidays and year-end settlements approaching, the crypto market typically experiences low liquidity and activity during this period, making it premature to anticipate a bull market resurgence. Options data indicates high concentration in BTC and ETH positions by the end of December, with BTC's maximum pain point at $100,000 and ETH's at $3,200. ...
BeInCrypto - BTSE, a leading digital asset exchange, today launched a campaign featuring rewards and referral incentives for Stable token stakers. The initiative aligns with Stable’s listing on BTSE on December 8, 2025, and is designed to encourage usage of its blockchain, the world’s first Stablechain designed for USDT. Stable’s chain aims to facilitate real-dollar, sub-second settlement, The post BTSE Unveils Stable Staking: A Major Initiative Offering Up to 500% APR appeared first on BeInCrypto.
CryptoBriefing - The initiative could significantly enhance public understanding and academic research on Bitcoin, ensuring its historical and technical legacy endures. The post Satoshi Nakamoto Institute launches fundraising for Bitcoin Library appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CoinTelegraph - Stripe has hired Valora’s builders to work on its crypto initiatives, as the wallet’s app shifts ownership back to Celo’s cLabs.
Bitcoin.com - Bitwise signals a stunning setup for 2026 as accelerating institutional flows and widening bank access drive mainstream demand and a far more bullish market foundation that is rapidly reshaping crypto’s trajectory. Bitwise Flags a ‘Massive’ 2026 Build With New Buyers Loading Aggressively Rising optimism in digital assets was amplified when Hunter Horsley, CEO of asset […]
Cryptopolitan - DeepMind will open its first UK lab to research new materials for batteries, semiconductors, medical imaging, and solar panels.
Decrypt - Regional church leaders met to establish guidelines for the use of AI in ministry, education, and content.
Binance News - According to PANews, a report by Sygnum titled '2025 Asia-Pacific High Net-Worth Individuals Report' reveals that 60% of surveyed high-net-worth individuals in Asia are planning to increase their cryptocurrency allocations over the next two to five years. The survey included 270 high-net-worth individuals, each with investable assets exceeding $1 million, and professional investors with over a decade of experience from ten Asia-Pacific countries and regions. The findings indicate that a significant majority (90%) of these individuals view digital assets as crucial for long-term wealth preservation and estate planning, rather than mere speculation. Currently, 87% of the surveyed ...
Binance News - According to Foresight News, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham has revealed the members of the CEO Innovation Committee. This committee is set to discuss developments in the market structure of derivatives markets. The members include Shayne Coplan, CEO of Polymarket; Craig Donohue, CEO of CME Global Markets; Terry Duffy, CEO of CME Group; Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish; Adena Friedman, Chairman and CEO of Nasdaq; and Luke Hoersten, CEO of Bitnomial.
Binance News - According to PANews, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has approved the listing and registration of the 21Shares XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
CoinTelegraph - An affiliate of the crypto exchange Gemini received a designated contract market license, and it now plans to offer prediction markets in the US.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb has responded to claims that blockchain's competitive advantage is rated as '3/10,' calling it absurd. He emphasized that even Santi has never considered blockchain to lack a competitive edge. Haseeb highlighted Ethereum's sustained dominance over the past decade, during which hundreds of competitors have collectively raised over $10 billion in attempts to capture market share. Despite these challenges throughout the decade, Ethereum remains at the forefront of the industry, underscoring its formidable competitive advantage. ...
Cryptopolitan - Crypto company leaders are joining the US CFTC's Innovation Council to help guide changes in the market.
CryptoBriefing - The approval of the 21Shares XRP ETF could enhance institutional adoption and liquidity in the cryptocurrency market, impacting XRP's valuation. The post Cboe approves 21Shares XRP ETF for listing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, senators are working to address critical differences in cryptocurrency regulation legislation in the final weeks of the year. The goal is to advance the bill out of committee after months of negotiations. Despite Democratic colleagues seeking amendments to the draft text and only a few days remaining before lawmakers leave for vacation, Republicans are pushing for a review and revision of the cryptocurrency market structure legislation next week. An industry insider familiar with the legislative process stated, "Time is of the essence. Realistically, there are about 48 hours to determine if the bill ...
Cryptopolitan - The CFTC has approved Gemini Titan to launch a prediction market.
BeInCrypto - Elon Musk effectively confirmed SpaceX will soon go public while saying he would not participate in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) again — a dual signal of his pivot back to business after a turbulent political chapter. The remarks came within hours of each other on Tuesday, as Musk endorsed a journalist’s IPO analysis The post Musk Confirms SpaceX IPO Is Coming, Says He Won’t Do DOGE Again appeared first on BeInCrypto.
TheDefiant - Our chart of the week is LUNC.
TheDefiant - Trends to Watch (XCOPY Bubbles mint, Consistency)
CoinTelegraph - Sygnum’s APAC HNWI Report 2025 found that 87% of Asia’s high-net-worth individuals are already exposed to crypto, with an average allocation of approximately 17%.
BeInCrypto - According to a recent report, 87% of surveyed high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in Asia hold digital assets, and 60% plan to increase allocations. This reveals a maturing digital asset space across the region. Wealthy investors in key markets are increasingly viewing crypto as an essential component of their portfolios. Digital Asset Adoption Accelerates Among Asian Wealthy The post Sygnum Reveals 87% of Surveyed Asian HNWIs Hold Crypto Amid Rapid Market Maturation appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Decrypt - Authorities say Paxful was used by money launderers and other criminals—and that the Bitcoin exchange knew about it.
Bitcoin.com - Tom Lee says the future of finance is being built on Ethereum, and he’s betting big that tokenization—not nostalgia for four-year bitcoin cycles—will drive the next decade of digital-asset growth. Fundstrat’s Founder and Bitmine Boss Tom Lee Makes the Case for an Ethereum-Powered Future Tom Lee, a veteran Wall Street strategist who plays central roles […]
Decrypt - Elon Musk's private aerospace company SpaceX moved more of its Bitcoin holdings on Wednesday ahead of reported blockbuster IPO plans.
CoinTelegraph - Federal Reserve monetary policy may benefit stocks, but BTC options show the short-term odds of Bitcoin rallying to $100,000 remain slim.
TheDefiant - Bitcoin and Ethereum recorded mild gains while XRP dropped slightly.
CoinTelegraph - The funding will support Surf’s next AI model, aimed at delivering deeper onchain analysis and automating research for crypto companies and traders.
Decrypt - Operation Bluebird, led by Twitter's former trademark lawyer, filed to cancel X Corp's Twitter trademarks after Musk abandoned the brand. Will Musk spend millions defending a name he deliberately killed?
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine The Samourai Wallet Trial: A Test of Financial Privacy and Developer Freedoms As Trump vows to defend self-custody, the outcome of this landmark case could halt CBDC surveillance and bolster U.S. innovation in cryptographic finance. This post The Samourai Wallet Trial: A Test of Financial Privacy and Developer Freedoms first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $94,000 As Fed Cuts Rates Bitcoin price jumped above $94,000 after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% to support jobs and curb elevated inflation. This post Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $94,000 As Fed Cuts Rates first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
TheDefiant - The collaboration calls for Xiaomi to build crypto wallets and a crypto discovery app into all new phones launched outside the US and China.
cryptoDNES - Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says the crypto industry is still in the early stages of a long runway of growth - one he believes could expand the market by a factor of ten to twenty over the next decade. The post Bitwise CIO Predicts a Tenfold Crypto Expansion as Institutional Adoption Deepens appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
CoinTelegraph - A divided Federal Reserve approved a 0.25% rate cut, but concerns over inflation and growth, as well as Glassnode data highlighting BTC’s “fragile range,” may keep it under $100,000.
BeInCrypto - MicroStrategy pushed back against Morgan Stanley Capital International’s (MSCI) proposal to remove Bitcoin-heavy companies from major equity indexes, arguing the rule wrongly treated them like investment funds. The response came after JPMorgan warned that the move could trigger billions in forced selling, putting Strategy at the center of a broader debate over how Bitcoin exposure The post MicroStrategy Calls Morgan Stanley’s Index Plan “Discriminatory” as Consultation Continues appeared first on BeInCrypto.
U.Today - Strategy (MicroStrategy) has sent a letter to the MSCI’s Equity Index Committee to express disagreement on its plans to remove digital asset treasury firms from market indexes.
Decrypt - The central bank’s move was widely expected, with the Federal Reserve announcing the third rate cut for 2025.
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% to support maximum employment and curb somewhat elevated inflation amid moderate economic growth and slowing job gains. This post Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
CryptoBriefing - The Fed cut rates by 25bps to 3.5%-3.75%, with Bitcoin steadying around $92K. Markets now await guidance on the 2026 rate path. The post Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bps to 3.5%-3.75% as Bitcoin steadies near $92K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Decrypt - In a new interview, Musk detailed how the short-lived government efficiency effort identified improper federal spending and drew political pushback.
CoinTelegraph - The digital assets company is one of many to seek regulatory approval from UAE authorities or attempt to expand their services into a region drawing them in.
CoinJournal - SEI token, native to the high-performance layer-1 blockchain network Sei, climbed on December 10, 2025. This came amid news of a strategic partnership with Xiaomi Corporation. One of the world’s leading smartphone manufacturers will integrate the Sei crypto wallet. While most top cryptocurrencies traded lower, the SEI price jumped more than 6% in intraday gains. […] The post SEI soars on Xiaomi deal for pre-installed crypto wallets appeared first on CoinJournal.
CryptoBriefing - Increased crypto activity ahead of the Fed meeting suggests market anticipation and potential volatility in response to interest rate decisions. The post Long-dormant ETH wallet and major BTC holders move funds before Fed meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Decrypt - Wallets labeled with connections to defunct dark web marketplace Silk Road moved millions in Bitcoin for the first time in years.
CoinTelegraph - The company argued that digital asset treasuries are operating companies and that MSCI indexes include businesses with a single-asset focus.
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine SpaceX Moves $95M in Bitcoin Ahead of Potential Mega IPO SpaceX moved 1,021 BTC worth $94.5, part of a series of transfers this year totaling 8,910 BTC as the company consolidates and upgrades its bitcoin holdings. This post SpaceX Moves $95M in Bitcoin Ahead of Potential Mega IPO first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
CryptoBriefing - Meteora completes a $10M MET token buyback, acquiring 2.3% of supply as part of a strategy to grow revenue and return value. The post Meteora executes $10M MET buyback as part of revenue and value growth strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CryptoBriefing - Stable partners with Chipper Cash to offer cost-effective digital money transfers, aiming to reduce transfer costs in Africa. The post Stable partners with Chipper Cash for cost-effective money transfers in Africa appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CoinTelegraph - Vanguard is opening crypto ETF access to millions of investors. The move reflects a broader 2025 trend of crypto finding its way into investor portfolios.
CryptoBriefing - Aster has removed all fees on stock perpetual trading, allowing users to trade stock perpetuals at 0% trading costs. The post Aster eliminates fees on stock perpetual trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CoinTelegraph - Dormant Bitcoin giants have awakened. Onchain data shows aging wallets reactivating, reshaping supply dynamics across the network.
U.Today - "Everything" is lying up for a "massive" cryptocurrency bull run, according to Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley .
CryptoBriefing - This partnership could significantly accelerate mainstream crypto adoption by integrating blockchain technology into everyday consumer devices. The post Sei partners with Xiaomi to expand global user base through pre-installed app initiatives appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Decrypt - American singer D4vd was the most Googled person this year after a girl was found dead in his car—and one Polymarket user profited from it.
CryptoBriefing - Galaxy Digital expansion includes a new Abu Dhabi office, strengthening its presence in the UAE and supporting digital asset innovation. The post Galaxy Digital opens office in Abu Dhabi to expand UAE presence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CryptoBriefing - A rate cut could stimulate economic activity but may also signal concerns about economic stability, influencing market and investor confidence. The post Polymarket users forecast 97% probability of 25 bps rate cut appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CryptoBriefing - The adoption of Bitcoin by Eurozone nations could accelerate digital currency integration, influencing global financial systems and policies. The post Coinbase’s strategy chief predicts more Eurozone nations will adopt Bitcoin after Czech Republic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Formally Urges MSCI to Keep Digital Asset Treasury Companies on Global Indexes Strategy released a letter to MSCI arguing that their proposed digital asset threshold is “misguided” and would have “profoundly harmful consequences." This post Strategy Formally Urges MSCI to Keep Digital Asset Treasury Companies on Global Indexes first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
99Bitcoins - Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week on 10 December 2025, Michael Saylor said that Bitcoin is indeed digital gold and that once everyone understands it for what it is, the global credit is will be built on it. According to Saylor, Strategy is currently acquiring nearly $500 million to $1 billion worth of Bitcoin.. The post Michael Saylor’s Big Bitcoin Idea: Digital Credit Built Upon Digital Capital appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
CryptoBriefing - Excluding Bitcoin-heavy firms from indices could destabilize markets and hinder innovation by marginalizing digital asset businesses. The post Strategy asks MSCI to reject proposal excluding Bitcoin-heavy firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
cryptoDNES - SpaceX carried out another large onchain transfer this week, moving just over 1,000 BTC - part of a months-long pattern analysts say points to internal wallet restructuring rather than market activity. The post SpaceX Adjusts Bitcoin Storage Strategy as It Prepares for Historic Public Offering appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club American Bitcoin Corp. added 416 bitcoin to its reserve, bringing total holdings to 4,783 BTC, while ProCap Financial increased its stack to 5,000 BTC. This post American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Pardoning the Samourai Developers Would Restore Legal Clarity and Protect Non-Custodial Code A case for pardoning the Samourai developers: correcting a misapplied law and protecting the future of non-custodial, open-source software. This post Pardoning the Samourai Developers Would Restore Legal Clarity and Protect Non-Custodial Code first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Zack Shapiro.
U.Today - XRP is gaining much more meat after the launch of ETFs, which could be a great sign of an upcoming recovery.
TheDefiant - Both companies will guide on treasury and regulatory practices.
U.Today - Yet another spot ETF is about to test institutional appetite for the Ripple-linked XRP cryptocurrency.
CryptoBriefing - The partnership could accelerate digital transformation, enhance data-driven decision-making, and improve operational efficiency across industries. The post S&P Global partners with Google Cloud to strengthen enterprise AI strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Decrypt - Spot Ethereum ETF inflows hit a six-week high, with analysts citing a structural rotation by institutions broadening their crypto exposure.
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Strive Lines Up $500 Million Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive is looking to raise $500 million via sales of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock to buy more bitcoin. This post Strive Lines Up $500 Million Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
CoinJournal - Vietnam and Hong Kong enter the global top 10. Six Asia-Pacific markets appear in the top 20. Tokenisation rises 63% to more than 25.7 billion dollars. Singapore’s rise to the top of global crypto adoption signals a broader shift in how digital assets are becoming embedded across the Asia-Pacific. A new index published on Tuesday […] The post Asia-Pacific reshapes the crypto world as Singapore claims top adoption rank appeared first on CoinJournal.
Decrypt - The macro forces at play will outweigh the recent sell-off drivers, according to the major bank.
U.Today - Michael Saylor has continued to receive high appraisals from high-profile personnel since his presence at the recently concluded Bitcoin MENA.
CoinTelegraph - Japan plans to move crypto regulation from payments law to securities rules, tightening disclosures for IEOs and cracking down on unregistered platforms.
Decrypt - The Ark Invest CEO believes that Bitcoin has now switched to being ‘a risk-on asset,’ in contrast to gold.
CryptoBriefing - BlackRock's Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase Prime highlights shifting strategies in crypto fund management amid fluctuating ETF inflows. The post BlackRock transfers 2,196 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
cryptoDNES - Bitcoin steadied above $92,000 on Wednesday as U.S. spot ETF flows flipped positive again, setting the stage for a high-stakes Federal Reserve announcement that many analysts believe will decide whether the latest bounce can extend into year-end. The post Renewed ETF Buying Lifts Bitcoin as Investors Await Powell’s Tone appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
99Bitcoins - Rep. Keith Self, a Republican from Texas, filed a last-minute amendment to the Must-Pass $900 billion US Defence Bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from creating or piloting a US central bank digital currency (CBDC). On 9 December 2025, the Republican took to X to say, “Promises were broken to include this language in.. The post Congressman Keith Self Moves To Block US CBDC Via Defense Bill Amendment appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Decrypt - The temporary order prevents state enforcement while the court weighs the company’s request for a preliminary injunction.
cryptoDNES - France has taken a significant step toward mainstreaming digital-asset investment, but it did so with almost surgical precision rather than sweeping announcements. The post Europe’s Crypto Investment Boom Accelerates as France Eases ETN Rules appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
CryptoBriefing - American Bitcoin Corp's strategic BTC accumulation may enhance its market influence and long-term value, despite recent stock pressures. The post American Bitcoin Corp acquires 416 BTC, boosting holdings to 4,783 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CoinJournal - Silk Road-tagged wallets sent $3.14 million in Bitcoin across 176 transfers this week. The transactions are the most significant Silk Road-linked activity in five years. The wallets sent funds to a new address beginning with bc1qn. Silk Road-linked cryptocurrency activity has resurfaced, drawing attention to long-quiet Bitcoin wallets connected to the darknet marketplace. The movement […] The post Silk Road crypto activity resurfaces as dormant Bitcoin wallets move again appeared first on CoinJournal.
Binance News - According to Foresight News, the cryptocurrency mining company American Bitcoin, backed by the Trump family, announced a significant increase in its Bitcoin reserves. Since December 2, the company has added approximately 416 Bitcoins, bringing its total reserves to 4,783 Bitcoins as of December 8.
cryptoDNES - After years of building one of the world’s most progressive regulatory environments for digital assets and artificial intelligence, Abu Dhabi has drawn another heavyweight into its orbit. The post Galaxy Digital Chooses Abu Dhabi for Its Next Phase of Crypto and AI Growth appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
CryptoBriefing - A surge in Bitcoin's price could trigger a cascade of forced buy-ins, amplifying market volatility and potentially driving prices higher. The post $1.2B in shorts set to liquidate if Bitcoin hits 95,076 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has risen to 4.209%, marking its highest level since early September. The market is currently anticipating the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and economic forecasts. While there is a general expectation that the Federal Reserve will cut rates by 25 basis points, investors are concerned that the Fed might indicate limited room for further rate cuts in the future. Analysts from TD Securities predict that the Federal Reserve will signal that any subsequent rate cuts will depend on economic data performance. They also note that if yields rise further following the decision, the increase may be limited and could soon see a slight decline.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared on the X platform that occasional delays in achieving finality are not problematic. Finality is intended to ensure that blocks are not rolled back. If a significant client error causes finality to be delayed by a few hours, it is acceptable as long as erroneous blocks are not finalized. During such delays, the blockchain continues to operate. Computer science Ph.D. Fabrizio Romano Genovese agrees with Buterin, noting that when finality is lost, Ethereum resembles Bitcoin more closely. He explained that Ethereum's finality mechanism involves a block being 'justified' when it ...
Binance News - According to PANews, a previously dormant Ethereum address containing 850 ETH has been activated after 10.4 years. The current value of the holdings is approximately $2.81 million. Back in 2015, the value of the holdings was only $263.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 19:30, a transfer of 728.84 ETH was made from Wintermute to Fidelity FETH ETF Inflows.
99Bitcoins - What is the Michael Saylor “strategy” for his Bitcoin company Strategy in 4 words or less? Buy high, sell never? Make fiat holders seeth? Regardless, Saylor just used the Bitcoin MENA conference in Abu Dhabi to make his most ambitious pitch yet to all those kings, princes, and guys who could buy my family and.. The post “You Have 10 Years” Michael Saylor’s Smart Move in The Middle East appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Binance News - According to Odaily, The Bitcoin Historian shared on the X platform that Michael Saylor's Strategy has recently seen its trading volume surpass that of Amazon. Wall Street is reportedly making significant investments in Bitcoin, indicating a substantial scale of activity.
Binance News - According to PANews, Elon Musk recently engaged in a comprehensive discussion on the "Katie Miller Podcast," covering topics such as the origins and development of DOGE, the impact of AI and robotics on work, simulation theory, and the importance of humanity becoming a multiplanetary species. Regarding DOGE, Musk expressed that despite its successes, he would have preferred to focus on his own companies rather than participate in the DOGE project if given another chance. On the subject of AI and robotics, Musk highlighted that as technology rapidly ...
U.Today - Ripple's CTO breaks down the six hidden pain points of buying private stocks through secondary brokers as Ripple IPO speculation grows and more investors rush into prelisting exposure.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data indicates that at 17:43, a total of 24,866,800 WLFI tokens were transferred from an anonymous address starting with 0x1A9D to Uphold.
99Bitcoins - Here are three predictions to expect from the FOMC meeting today. First ask yourself: are they pumping today so they can dump it tomorrow after the FOMC meeting? Almost all economists are expecting a 25 basis point cut, yet nobody’s confident it will feel bullish. Futures pricing via CME’s FedWatch tool shows roughly 85-90% odds.. The post What to Expect From FOMC Meeting Today: 3 Expert Predictions For Powell Speech and More appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
cryptoDNES - The crypto market has entered a rare stretch of stillness, with total capitalization squeezed into one of the tightest zones seen this year. The post A High-Stakes Standoff: Crypto Market Awaits Direction After Major Compression appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
U.Today - Schiff has tasken aim at Saylor once again following the latter's speech at the Bitcoin MENA conference .
cryptoDNES - A noticeable shift is taking place among some of Bitcoin’s most vocal institutional supporters. The post Major Institutions Rework Bitcoin Forecasts Amid Fading Corporate Demand appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
U.Today - XRP is part of the flagship Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (BITW), which is a perfect example of crypto "going mainstream.".
CryptoBriefing - Silver's rise, driven by tight supply and demand, may accelerate if the Fed cuts rates, impacting investment strategies and market dynamics. The post Silver edges higher ahead of Fed rate decision appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CryptoBriefing - Deep Robotics' funding surge may accelerate China's leadership in robotics, impacting global tech dynamics and infrastructure automation. The post Deep Robotics raises $70M to boost robotics innovation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Decrypt - The studies found policy-focused chatbot messages were more persuasive and that persuasion often rose alongside uneven inaccuracies.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, bipartisan U.S. senators held discussions on the CLARITY Act, a proposed cryptocurrency market structure legislation. Following the meeting, Senator Mark Warner indicated that completing the evaluation before the Christmas holiday is highly challenging. It now appears that the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is likely to postpone the review of the bill until the new year.
Decrypt - The union urged lawmakers to abandon the draft, arguing it would erode securities protections and heighten risks for pension holders.
Binance News - According to PANews, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has expressed optimism about Bitcoin's future, suggesting that institutional adoption could prevent significant price declines. In a recent interview on 'Mornings with Maria,' Wood stated that Bitcoin's role as a risk asset might disrupt its historical four-year boom-and-bust cycle, which previously saw price drops of 75% to 90%. She noted that Bitcoin's volatility is decreasing, with current declines around 30%. Despite Bitcoin's past role as a safe-haven asset during crises like the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. regional banking crisis, it is now exhibiting characteristics of a risk asset. Concerns persist about Bitcoin's cyclical pattern, but institutional involvement may mitigate further downturns. ...
Binance News - According to Odaily, U.S. Senators John Kennedy (Republican, Louisiana) and Jack Reed (Democrat, Rhode Island) have privately urged the Senate Banking Committee to hold a public hearing before proceeding with any markup of market structure legislation. The senators emphasized the significant impact of the proposed legislation and the need for transparent discussions. This request could potentially delay the advancement of the market structure bill, originally scheduled for mid-December.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, on-chain analyst Yu Jin has observed significant movements in Ethereum (ETH) trading. Following a recent increase in ETH prices, trader Huang Licheng, also known as Machi, has seen a floating profit of $1.35 million. Earlier, Machi experienced a liquidation after profits were wiped out. Machi's trading strategy involved opening long positions on ETH, starting on the 2nd at $2,840. By the 4th, he had achieved a profit of $2.84 million. However, a minor market correction on the 6th resulted in the loss of these gains and subsequent liquidation. The latest rebound in ETH prices has once again placed his position in a profitable state, with a floating profit of $1.35 million.
Binance News - According to PANews, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to commence the final round of interviews for candidates vying for the position of Federal Reserve Chair this week, as reported by the Financial Times.
Decrypt - Anthropic and OpenAI donate key protocols to Linux Foundation as China overtakes US in open-source AI downloads.
Decrypt - Google’s IL5-approved model has become the first generative AI deployed across the War Department as competition with China grows.
Decrypt - SEC Chair Paul Atkins described which types of token sales wouldn't qualify as securities offerings, responding to Decrypt's question.
Decrypt - The ETF would offer Bitcoin exposure when U.S. markets are closed.
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine 22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in $263 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Theft Evan Tangeman, 22, pleaded guilty to laundering $3.5 million for a multi-state social engineering and crypto scheme that stole 4,100 Bitcoin worth $263 million at the time. This post 22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in $263 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Theft first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
CryptoBriefing - Jack Mallers says Twenty One Capital will aggressively buy bitcoin, joining the wave of firms adopting BTC treasury strategies. The post Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers plans aggressive Bitcoin acquisition appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, Tidal Trust has submitted a regulatory filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposing the listing and trading of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will hold Bitcoin during off-market hours. On Tuesday, Tidal Trust II filed a Form N-1A registration statement to incorporate two Nicholas Wealth Management ETFs linked to Bitcoin (BTC) into its existing fund lineup. The proposed ETFs, including the Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF, are designed to purchase BTC at the start of U.S. market trading hours and sell it at closing, effectively holding the cryptocurrency overnight. The SEC filing ...
U.Today - XRPL 3.0.0 is a big stability-focused upgrade that delivers major fixes, protocol cleanup, performance improvements.
U.Today - XRP may be headed for a big price resurgence to $2.50, but an analyst suggests it might need to maintain a close above a crucial support level first.
Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, CryptoUK, a prominent cryptocurrency trade association in the United Kingdom, has announced its decision to join forces with The Digital Chamber, a U.S.-based crypto policy advocacy group. This collaboration is seen as a potential milestone in fostering cross-border cooperation on digital asset regulation between the two nations. In a statement released on Tuesday, CryptoUK revealed that its team would operate under The Digital Chamber’s umbrella, forming a "unified, cross-border advocacy platform." Both organizations have been actively promoting favorable policies for the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors in their respective countries, with The Digital Chamber established in 2014 and CryptoUK in 2018. Su Carpenter, ...
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the Federal Reserve has conducted fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations, accepting a total of $321.1 billion from 10 counterparties. This move is part of the central bank's ongoing efforts to manage liquidity in the financial system.
TheDefiant - Bitcoin and Ethereum surged amid anticipation that the US central bank will cut rates tomorrow.
cryptoDNES - A new Bitcoin-focused company stepped onto one of the world’s biggest financial stages this week. The post A New Bitcoin Powerhouse Emerges as Twenty One Capital Joins the NYSE appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, data from CME's FedWatch indicates an 89.6% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December. The likelihood of maintaining the current rates stands at 10.4%.
cryptoDNES - The digital asset market showed renewed strength on Tuesday, with leading cryptocurrencies posting a unified move into positive territory. The post Bitcoin and Ethereum Drive Renewed Strength in the Crypto Market appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
99Bitcoins - As we wait for the FOMC meeting on Wednesday 10 at 2 p.m. ET and the market’s potential reaction to possible rate cuts, let’s dive into Aster DEX and its price prediction. Aster has become a key player in the perp trading space since its launch earlier this year. Built on BNB Chain with multi-chain.. The post S4 Buybacks Start Tomorrow: ASTER Price Prediction Signals Turning Point appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced the release schedule for several key economic indicators. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December is set to be published on January 13. Additionally, data on real income for December will also be released on January 13. The employment situation report is scheduled for release on January 9.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood has suggested that Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle may be disrupted. Wood believes that the lowest point of the current cycle might have already been reached.
Binance News - According to PANews, traders are betting on a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, leading to a significant rise in international spot silver prices. Silver has surpassed the psychological threshold of $60 per ounce, marking an intraday increase of over 3%. Throughout the year, silver prices have risen by more than $31, representing a 108% increase.
99Bitcoins - If you’re looking for US economic data, you’ve come to the right place. A rare mix of optimism and uncertainty is steering the final weeks of 2025, with investors rotating back into risk assets even as the United States enters a murky period of incomplete information. With that said, the latest JOLTS report surprised many.. The post US Economic Data Foreshadows FOMC: JOLTS Job Openings and 10 Yr Bond Auction appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
99Bitcoins - Moonrock Capital CEO, Simon Dedic, is hyper bullish on crypto. He thinks that the sector is on the verge of its most transformative era yet, in what he termed an institutional supercycle. Per Dedic, the crypto sector is moving beyond its early adopter niche into mainstream acceptance. In his post on X on 8 December.. The post “Much Bigger Chapter” Starting For Crypto Says Moonrock Capital Founder: How To WAGMI In Crypto Institutional Supercycle By 2035 appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin's (BTC) Hash Ribbons metric, monitored by Capriole Investments, has issued a 'buy signal' for the fifth time in 2025. This historically reliable indicator suggests a potential buying opportunity despite recent price declines. Since the beginning of October, Bitcoin miners have increased their BTC sales, reflecting a shift in market dynamics. The cryptocurrency is currently trading between its yearly open at $93,000 and a demand zone below $90,000, indicating uncertainty among traders regarding its future price direction. The Hash Ribbons metric, known for identifying hashrate and price recovery ...
cryptoDNES - Over the past month, activity around Ethereum-connected projects has begun to accelerate again. The post Ethereum’s Developer Landscape Shows Broad Acceleration appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the United States reported 7.67 million job openings for October, exceeding the anticipated 7.15 million.
Binance News - According to PANews, Bitwise has officially launched its '10 Crypto Index Fund' as an ETF on the NYSE Arca exchange. This development follows a delay due to SEC review. The ETF includes ten major cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Litecoin (LTC), Sui (SUI), Avalanche (AVA), and Polkadot (DOT).
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the Director of the U.S. National Economic Council, Hassett, stated that Besent does not wish to assume the role of Federal Reserve Chair. Hassett expressed willingness to follow U.S. President Donald Trump's directives, noting that the Federal Reserve still has ample room to lower interest rates. Hassett mentioned that he would consider U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent as a top candidate for the Federal Reserve Chair position. He highlighted President Trump's tendency to change his mind after making decisions. Hassett emphasized the importance of focusing on data for the Federal Reserve Chair and indicated ...
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) has recently revised its policy to permit the retail sale of cryptocurrency index ETNs and remove the warning label requirement for eligible products. This move aligns with the UK's decision to lift the retail crypto ETN ban in October 2025 and Nordea Bank's plan to offer Bitcoin ETPs in December, marking a regional shift in regulatory approaches. Data indicates that CoinShares holds a 32% share of asset management in the European cryptocurrency ETP market, with its physical platform seeing a net inflow of $1 billion since the beginning of the year. The European crypto ETN ...
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Bitcoin mining company IREN has finalized a refinancing transaction involving the issuance of $2.3 billion in convertible senior notes and the repurchase of $544.3 million in existing convertible bonds. The newly issued bonds consist of $1 billion notes with a 0.25% interest rate due in 2032, $1 billion notes with a 1% interest rate due in 2033, and a $300 million overallotment fully exercised to meet additional demand. IREN has also executed capped call transactions to hedge against potential equity dilution from bond conversions, providing protection at an initial price of $82.24 per share. The announcement states that, aside from standard terms ...
Binance News - According to Odaily, the Federal Reserve announced that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting commenced as planned on Tuesday at 9 a.m. (UTC+8).
Binance News - Binance Blog published a new article, announcing a collaboration between Binance and Botim Money aimed at enhancing digital asset access for customers in the UAE. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by both parties seeks to leverage Binance's expertise in digital assets alongside Botim's fintech capabilities to provide simplified and secure access to digital assets through regulated channels. This partnership was formalized last week during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in the integration of cryptocurrency with everyday finance in the region.The MoU reflects the growing interest in digital assets globally and particularly in the Middle East, where regulatory frameworks are increasingly supportive of responsible financial ...
Binance News - According to PANews, Microsoft has announced a significant investment of $17.5 billion over the next four years to develop artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure in India. This marks the company's largest investment in Asia to date. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed the plan following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the goal of supporting India's vision for an 'AI-first' future. With a population of 1.45 billion, India is emerging as a pivotal arena in the global AI competition. Recently, several tech leaders, including Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei, have visited the country.
CoinJournal - Seventy-six governments have pledged to share crypto data under CARF. Fifty-three countries have signed the agreement enabling automatic exchange. Switzerland delayed its timeline while the US continues its internal review. Hong Kong has launched a public consultation on how it plans to introduce the international Crypto Asset Reporting Framework, known as CARF, as governments worldwide […] The post Hong Kong launches crypto consultation as worldwide reporting rules evolve appeared first on CoinJournal.
Binance News - According to Foresight News, tokenization platform Securitize has announced the appointment of Jerome Roche as its new Chief Legal Officer. Prior to this role, Roche served as the Head of Digital Assets Legal at PayPal.
CoinPaprika - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong declared the U.S. has entered a "golden age for freedom" following the SEC's dismissal of its lawsuit against the exchange.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, there is a significant shift in global monetary policy expectations, with traders increasingly betting that central banks will slow down or end their monetary easing cycles. Jim Reid, Global Head of Macro Research at Deutsche Bank, noted that markets in many countries are beginning to price the next interest rate change as a hike. Statements from Schnabel have fueled market speculation about a potential rate increase by the European Central Bank in 2026, which could lead to higher bond yields. Although government bond yields in the U.S., Europe, the UK, and Japan saw a slight decline on Tuesday, they have risen sharply overall this month.
Binance News - According to Odaily, Hong Kong announced on Tuesday that it is seeking public feedback on the implementation of the Common Reporting Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (CARF) and modifications to tax reporting standards. This initiative is part of the local government's efforts to combat cross-border tax evasion. Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, stated that adopting CARF would demonstrate the government's commitment to promoting international tax cooperation and fighting cross-border tax evasion. ...
Binance News - Binance Blog published a new article, highlighting Binance Charity's significant contribution to the Thai Red Cross Society in response to severe flooding in Southern Thailand. The article details a donation of USD 200,000, equivalent to approximately 6.4 million Thai Baht, aimed at addressing urgent humanitarian needs in the region. This financial support is intended to provide immediate relief and assist in the long-term recovery efforts following the devastating impact of heavy monsoon rains. Communities across Southern Thailand are grappling with one of the most severe flooding events in recent years. The relentless monsoon rains have caused ...
99Bitcoins - To supercharge crypto access, Robinhood is aggressively expanding its cryptocurrency services. The company announced Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) staking for US customers, starting with New York users on 8 December 2025. The services kick off today, 9 December 2025. New Yorkers, who were previously restricted by strict state rules, can now join the action... The post Robinhood Aggressively Expands Crypto Services: Rolls Out Futures And Staking appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Binance News - According to Odaily, as the market closely watches the Federal Reserve's December interest rate decision, traders are beginning to focus on whether the Fed will expand its $6.5 trillion balance sheet. Michael Kelly, Global Head of Multi-Asset at PineBridge Investments, noted that the market is observing whether the Fed will maintain its balance sheet or start expanding it. Strategists at Bank of America predict that the Federal Reserve will announce this week an expansion of its balance sheet by $45 billion per month starting January 2026. This includes purchasing at least $20 billion monthly to achieve natural balance sheet growth and $25 billion monthly to reverse excessive ...
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the dollar remains stable ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy statement and the speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Market expectations indicate a 90% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, with forecasts suggesting two more rate cuts next year. Joseph Dahrieh from Tickmill noted that any signals from Powell indicating a preference for a more dovish policy path could exert downward pressure on the dollar and long-term yields.
Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, blockchain network Polygon has implemented its latest protocol upgrade, the Madhugiri hard fork, designed to boost network throughput by 33% and reduce block consensus time to one second. Polygon core developer Krishang Shah announced on X that the update incorporates three Fusaka Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs): EIP-7823, EIP-7825, and EIP-7883. These proposals aim to enhance the efficiency and security of mathematical operations by limiting gas consumption, preventing single transactions from monopolizing computing resources, and ensuring smoother network operations. The upgrade also introduces a new transaction type for Ethereum to Polygon ...
Binance News - According to Odaily, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index in the United States increased to 99.0 in November, up by 0.8 points from October. This rise was driven by improved sales expectations, with six out of ten sub-indices showing growth. However, the uncertainty index climbed by 3 points to 91, partially offsetting the optimism. Concerns persist in the labor market, with the overall situation remaining challenging. Approximately 33% of business owners reported job vacancies in November, up from 32% in October, marking the first increase since June and significantly higher than the historical average of 24%. There are positive signs in employment expectations, as about 19% of business owners plan to hire more employees in the next three months, a 4 percentage point ...
99Bitcoins - Coinbase just opened spot trading for Plume Crypto and Jupiter coin on December 9, giving both assets direct access to one of the world’s largest regulated exchanges. Trading for PLUME-USD and JUPITER-USD went live after 9 AM PT once liquidity thresholds are met. Risk asset bros, we are so BACK. Institutions will also receive full.. The post Coinbase Adds PLUME Crypto and JUPITER as Year-End Liquidity Tightens Across Crypto Markets appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has reported that its Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures have achieved a cumulative trading volume of $250 million since their launch two weeks ago. SGX President Michael Syn noted that these products are drawing new liquidity rather than diverting funds from other exchanges. Institutional investors are primarily engaging in spot-futures arbitrage trading with these regulated contracts, rather than simply taking long positions.
Binance News - According to PANews, EU Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luis Albuquerque stated on Tuesday that the European Union intends to implement its comprehensive capital market reform package by 2027, marking the first time a timeline has been provided for the initiative. Albuquerque emphasized the importance of swiftly discussing and approving the proposal, ideally aiming for implementation by 2027. Last week, the European Commission announced plans to enhance the supervisory and enforcement powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) as part of efforts to integrate fragmented capital markets. The proposal ...
Atlas21 - New high–energy-efficiency ASICs enter the market as bitcoin hashprice hits historic lows. The post MicroBT launches the WhatsMiner M70 series with 12.5 J/TH efficiency appeared first on Atlas21.
Binance News - Key TakeawaysJapan crypto tax slashed from 55% to a flat 20%Major cryptocurrencies reclassified as financial instruments under stricter lawNew rules mandate investor protection funds for all exchanges Japan's cabinet has approved sweeping new crypto rules, reclassifying digital assets as financial products and cutting the capital gains tax to 20%. This historic shift aims to reclaim the country's status as a leading crypto hub.Regulatory Reclassification and Tax ReformThe cabinet approved plans to move Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA). This grants them the same status as stocks and bonds. Concurrently, the crippling 55% tax rate on crypto profits will be reduced to a ...
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, spot gold prices have experienced a short-term increase of $12, reaching $4,200 per ounce, marking a 0.23% rise for the day.
Binance News - According to Odaily, Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR), a Bitcoin mining company, has sold 148.5 BTC. The company currently holds a total of 1992.6 BTC.
Binance News - According to Odaily, Sentora shared on platform X that the ETH treasury continued to accumulate during November's price weakness, adding over 309,000 ETH. So far in December, it has increased by more than 100,000 ETH.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Chris Turner from ING has indicated in a report that the U.S. dollar could strengthen if the October JOLTs job openings data, set to be released tonight, surpasses expectations. The market currently anticipates a rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week, though there is caution regarding further rate reductions. Turner highlighted that the market's pricing for additional easing by the Federal Reserve remains fragile, suggesting limited downside for the dollar ahead of the Fed meeting. Should Tuesday's data reveal any positive surprises, the dollar index (DXY) might rise to 99.3.
99Bitcoins - Whisper storming around Washington has pushed crypto market structure bill, or CMSB, discussions back into the space, and we can say that the timing couldn’t be more interesting. Democrats reportedly met privately to review Republicans’ compromise draft, just as we brace for a potential rate cut and renewed optimism from the latest Saylor and his.. The post Crypto Market News Today, December 9: Democrat Meeting for Crypto CMSB as Saylor Bought More Bitcoin, 25BPS Rate Cut Coming appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Atlas21 - The U.S. pilot program allows bitcoin, ether, and USDC to be used as collateral in derivatives markets. The post CFTC opens to bitcoin as collateral in derivatives markets appeared first on Atlas21.
Binance News - According to PANews, data from CoinGecko reveals that publicly traded companies collectively hold more than 5% of the total Bitcoin supply. Among these, Strategy stands out, possessing 3% of the total. Previously, the CEO of Strategy announced that the company plans to retain its Bitcoin holdings until at least 2065, adhering to a long-term accumulation strategy.
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to update its trading fee discount promotion for all USDC-margined perpetual contracts. This promotion will be available to all eligible Binance users, allowing them to benefit from discounts when trading these contracts during the specified period. The promotion is scheduled to run from 2025-12-10 08:00 (UTC) to 2026-02-10 08:00 (UTC). The promotional trading fee structure varies by VIP level, with regular users facing a maker fee of 0.0000% and a taker fee of 0.0400%, which can be reduced to 0.03600% when paying with BNB. VIP levels range from 1 to 9, with taker fees decreasing as the VIP level increases. ...
Binance News - According to Odaily, U.S. President Donald Trump recently stated on social media that tariffs have significantly bolstered national security and positioned the United States as the world's strongest financial power. He emphasized that only malevolent forces would wish to see this progress undone. Trump warned that an unfavorable Supreme Court decision on tariffs could pose a historic threat to U.S. national security, leaving the country economically defenseless.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Zcash (ZEC) has recently gained attention due to its strong performance, particularly after the U.S. government seized 127,000 BTC from Chen Zhi of the 'Crown Prince Group' and the arrest of Qian Zhimin, the main suspect in a money laundering case involving 60,000 BTC. ZEC's price surged past $750, driven by its privacy narrative. However, this narrative has been challenged by a new feature launched by blockchain tracking platform Arkham. Earlier today, Arkham introduced on-chain monitoring for Zcash, marking over half of Zcash's protected and unprotected transactions. These transactions, amounting to $420 billion, have been linked to known individuals and ...
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, a significant BTC options trade has been reported in the market. A user has purchased put options expiring at the end of January with a strike price of $90,000 and simultaneously sold put options expiring at the end of February at the same strike price, involving 375 BTC on each side. This strategy suggests the user anticipates a decline in BTC prices by the end of January, followed by a recovery above $90,000 in February. Current market conditions have exhausted most favorable factors, leading some users to bet on a downturn due to the risk of being excluded from index components at the beginning of January. However, there is also optimism for a ...
Binance News - According to Foresight News, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is conducting a public consultation on the implementation of a crypto asset reporting framework and amendments related to the Common Reporting Standard. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, emphasized Hong Kong's commitment to international tax cooperation and combating cross-border tax evasion. To fulfill international obligations, the government plans to amend the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Chapter 112) to implement the reporting framework and the revised Common Reporting Standard. This initiative is crucial for maintaining Hong Kong's reputation as an international financial and business hub.The government aims to complete the necessary local legislative ...
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data reveals that at 13:29, 30 BTC, valued at approximately $2.696 million, were transferred from Cumberland DRW to an anonymous address starting with bc1q2k.
Binance News - According to PANews, stablecoin issuer Circle has announced that it has received a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market. This license allows Circle to operate as a money services provider within the Abu Dhabi International Financial Centre. Additionally, Circle has appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as the Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa. Jaffar, who will be leaving her role as Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for the Gulf Cooperation Council at Visa, is set to lead Circle's regional strategy. Her focus will be on strengthening partnerships with financial institutions and businesses, as well as promoting the adoption of the company's digital dollar and on-chain payment ...
Binance News - According to Odaily, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expressed on the X platform that crypto index funds are expected to become mainstream by 2026 as the market becomes increasingly complex and use cases multiply.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, a trader known as pony-pony on the Polymarket platform has maintained a perfect winning streak by betting on news events related to OpenAI. The trader has achieved a 100% success rate and has accumulated approximately $77,000 in profits.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently expressed that he had previously criticized the Ethereum Foundation for its lack of experience in the P2P network layer, focusing more on cryptoeconomics, BFT consensus, and the blockchain layer while taking the network layer for granted.However, Buterin noted that the situation has changed, as demonstrated by the performance of PeerDAS. He praised foundation members, including @raulvk, for their significant contributions to the successful operation of PeerDAS and the development of a roadmap for faster dissemination, stronger resistance, and enhanced network privacy. Buterin expressed anticipation for future progress.
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Grayscale has indicated that the Bitcoin pricing model driven by halving events, which shaped the cryptocurrency's early history, is losing its influence. As more Bitcoin enters circulation, the relative impact of each halving is diminishing. Grayscale notes that the current Bitcoin market is increasingly dominated by institutional capital, rather than the retail speculation that characterized previous cycles.Unlike the explosive surges seen in 2013 and 2017, Bitcoin's recent rally is more controlled. Grayscale believes the subsequent 30% correction resembles a typical bull market adjustment. Factors such as interest rate expectations, bipartisan efforts in the U.S. to advance crypto regulation, and the integration of Bitcoin into institutional ...
Binance News - According to Odaily, cryptocurrency analyst Ai Yi has reported that the address '0x968…0F305' has purchased 2,226 ETH on the blockchain over the past three hours. The total value of this transaction is $6.95 million, with an average purchase price of $3,121.52 per ETH.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Lookonchain monitoring has revealed that a newly created wallet received 900 BTC from Galaxy Digital two hours ago. The transaction is valued at $81.59 million. This transfer highlights the ongoing movement of significant cryptocurrency assets within the digital finance sector.
Binance News - According to Odaily, Jonathan Gould, the head of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), has stated that cryptocurrency companies applying for federal banking licenses should be treated the same as traditional institutions, with no regulatory distinctions made artificially. He noted that the concepts of digital asset custody and secure storage are not new, as electronic business practices have been ongoing for decades. Gould emphasized the banking system's ability to evolve from the telegraph era to the blockchain era, arguing that it should not be confined to outdated technological and business frameworks. He disclosed that the OCC has received 14 ...
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham reveals that at 09:39, a total of 178.64 BTC was transferred from Wintermute to an anonymous address starting with 3CvSmdErsYarftt5NJPiU3ss8FnDCx7qLB.
Binance News - According to Odaily, the Indian Ministry of Finance disclosed in a written response to Parliament that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized, frozen, or confiscated assets totaling approximately 41.8989 billion rupees in several crypto-related cases under the anti-money laundering law. The agency has arrested 29 individuals and filed 22 charges, with one suspect officially designated as an 'economic fugitive.' Additionally, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has uncovered approximately 8.8882 billion rupees in unreported income during searches and seizures related to virtual digital assets (VDA). Notices have been issued to ...
Binance News - According to Odaily, Jack Mallers, CEO of Twenty One Capital and founder of Strike, announced on X that the company is set to officially list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol 'XXI' on December 10, Beijing time (UTC+8). As part of the listing process, the company will transfer over 43,500 bitcoins from a custodial account to self-management and will update the corresponding proof of reserves upon completion. The company emphasized that transparency will continue to be an industry standard. ...
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chair Caroline Pham has announced the launch of a 'Digital Asset Pilot Program.' This initiative will allow specific cryptocurrencies to be used as collateral in the derivatives market.Initially, the pilot program will be limited to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the stablecoin USDC. Pham emphasized that embracing responsible innovation ensures that U.S. markets remain global leaders and helps unlock economic growth in the country. Futures commission merchants participating in the crypto collateral project are required to report the total amount of digital assets held in customer accounts weekly. This includes futures and cleared swaps, as well as any significant operational or system issues ...
Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled new proposals aimed at enhancing the country's investment culture, seeking input from the cryptocurrency sector. The FCA released discussion and consultation papers on Monday, inviting crypto firms to provide feedback on initiatives designed to broaden consumer access to investments and revise rules concerning client categorization and conflicts of interest. The discussion paper highlighted that a significant portion of underperformance in high digital engagement practices apps could be linked to trading in cryptoassets and contracts for difference. The proposal underscored potential ...
TheDefiant - Altcoins trade mixed as the total crypto market capitalization slips 0.7% to $3.16 trillion.
CoinPaprika - Strategy bought 10,624 bitcoin for about $963 million last week, funded by stock sales, taking its corporate holdings to 660,624 BTC.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Labor Bureau has announced that it will not release the Producer Price Index (PPI) data for October. Instead, the relevant data will be included in the November PPI report.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, market sources indicate that traders expect the Federal Reserve's cumulative interest rate cuts to be less than 75 basis points by the end of 2026.
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Bitfinex's latest report highlights that Bitcoin is experiencing a phase of weak spot demand intertwined with ongoing structural fatigue. Although the market shows signs of stabilization, it remains far from healthy recovery. Bitcoin has rebounded from recent lows but continues to fluctuate within a narrow range of $84,000 to $91,000, contrasting with the S&P 500 index nearing historical highs. This underscores Bitcoin's relative weakness and increasing decoupling from traditional risk assets. On-chain data reveals that over 7 million BTC are currently in an unrealized loss state, reminiscent of the early 2022 consolidation period. This suggests ...
Binance News - According to TechFlow, on December 8, a significant Ethereum holder, known as '1011 Insider Whale,' has recently reduced its long position in Ethereum. The whale decreased its holdings by 4,513 ETH, while still maintaining a position of 50,001 ETH. The current unrealized profit from this position stands at $3.4 million. This move was monitored by the on-chain analysis platform Lookonchain.
Trustnodes - The apolitical money, bitcoin, was arguably never outside of politics as such, but now might be zooming into football politics in some corners.
Trustnodes - Robinhood has bought what looks like a shelf crypto exchange based in Indonesia as the broker prepares to enter what is primarily a locally dominated market.
CoinPaprika - Robinhood Markets entered agreements to acquire two Indonesian firms, marking its entry into Southeast Asia's largest crypto market.
CoinPaprika - Franklin Templeton XRP ETF holdings reached 63 million tokens in one week, valued at $127.8 million on NYSE Arca.
Decrypt - Crypto majors were broadly lower, falling 2–4% with BTC down 2% at $91,400, ETH down 2% at $3,130, BNB down 2% at $893, and SOL down 4% at $136, while ZEC (+4%) and TRX (+2%) led the day’s top movers. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said sovereign wealth funds have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin, adding that they “bought more” as BTC declined from $126K into the $80K range to build long-term positions. The IMF warned that rising stablecoin adoption could weaken central bank control in a new report examining currency substitution and monetary sovereignty risks. Solana and Coinbase’s Base network were linked through a new bridge secured by Chainlink and Coinbase infrastructure. The CFTC also approved spot crypto trading on CFTC-registered exchanges, with Bitnomial ...
CoinPaprika - Italy requires crypto exchanges to secure MiCA authorization by December 30, 2025 or cease operations.
TheDefiant - The perpetuals exchange is expanding beyond derivatives and into spot asset trading, beginning with ETH.
TheDefiant - The integration gives stablecoin issuers more options and strengthens on-chain liquidity.
TheDefiant - However, each trade via the web3 wallet comes with a 4% fee, unlike betting directly on Polymarket.
TheDefiant - Most large-cap assets are slightly up today as traders digest jobs data and look ahead to next week’s Fed decision.
CoinPaprika - Twenty One Capital, the Bitcoin company led by Jack Mallers, will begin trading on the NYSE under ticker XXI on December 9.
TheDefiant - Despite the acquisition, Liquid Collective will remain under the oversight of a non-profit foundation.
Atlas21 - The financial giant is targeting the digital asset market with a gradual approach. The post Charles Schwab to launch bitcoin and ether trading in 2026 appeared first on Atlas21.
CoinPaprika - BitMine Immersion purchased 96,798 ETH worth approximately $265 million, bringing total Ethereum holdings to 3.73 million tokens.
TheDefiant - The upgrade introduces the PeerDAS system, helping Ethereum process more transactions while keeping fees low.
TheDefiant - Nearly all top-20 tokens by market cap are in the green as the market continues its recovery.
TheDefiant - The second-largest protocol in the Solana ecosystem has manually blacklisted an address tied to a competing lending platform.
CoinPaprika - UK crypto law receives royal assent, making digital assets legally recognised as personal property for the first time.
TheDefiant - The centralized exchange is set to step further into the real-world asset space.
Trustnodes - Bitcoin is up for the day above $90k after a dip to $84k following much speculation that MicroStrategy...
TheDefiant - Prediction markets are heating up as Polymarket briefly climbed to the No. 1 spot in the App Store’s sports category.
CoinPaprika - President Karol Nawrocki vetoed Poland's Crypto-Asset Market Act on December 1. The presidential office claims the bill grants government power to block crypto websites "with one click" and imposes excessive licensing fees.
CoinPaprika - Vanguard Group permits crypto ETF trading on its platform. The policy starts December 2, 2025. It includes Bitcoin and Ether funds for 50 million clients.
TheDefiant - Europol shuts down another crypto mixer, while Coinbase reports a new all-time high in law enforcement information requests.
TheDefiant - The largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder says the reserve will cover dividends amid debate over its approach.
Decrypt - Prediction markets represent a "new way of combining social expression with digital footprint and value," Trust Wallet CEO Eowyn Chen tells Decrypt, as they launch the first natively integrated in-wallet prediction markets with Myriad.
CoinPaprika - Kraken introduces equity-linked incentives for high-volume institutional traders to boost liquidity.
CoinPaprika - Ripple received MAS approval to expand its Major Payment Institution license in Singapore on December 1, 2025.
CoinPaprika - House Judiciary Committee released a report on November 24, 2025, accusing President Trump of using his office to build a $11.6 billion crypto empire through self-dealing.
TheDefiant - Altcoins trade mixed as the total crypto market capitalization dips 0.5% to $3.19 trillion.
TheDefiant - After spending much of its resources supporting Ethereum Layer 2 networks like Base and Ink, Optimism’s CEO says the network is now rethinking its approach.
TheDefiant - The golden era of pre-seed crypto investing may be over, as most venture capital is now pouring into later-stage companies.
TheDefiant - The team promised to return funds to depositors after what it called “sloppy” execution of the pre-deposit bridge for its native stablecoin.
CoinPaprika - South Korea expands travel rule to sub-1M won crypto trades, adding bans on high-risk exchanges.
TheDefiant - Altcoins trade mixed as the total crypto market capitalization stands at $3.2 trillion.
TheDefiant - According to the firm’s CIO, most digital asset treasuries will either trade at a discount or disappear, with only the biggest able to trade at a premium.
CoinPaprika - The Australian government introduced a bill to regulate digital asset platforms and custody services under new financial licensing rules.
CoinPaprika - Netherlands-based Blockrise secures MiCA license, enabling regulated Bitcoin custody and corporate loans across Europe.
Decrypt - Crypto majors were slightly red, with BTC down 1% at $86,600 and ETH down 1% at $2,910, while BNB gained 1% to $856 and SOL held steady at $136. Among top movers, MON (+24%), SPX (+13%), and IP (+7%) led the market. In policy and institutional developments, Texas launched its Bitcoin reserve with a $5 million purchase of BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, marking the first deployment of its approved $10 million BTC budget. U.S. Bank completed a test of issuing a proprietary stablecoin on the Stellar network, and MoonPay secured a New York trust charter, joining firms like Coinbase and Ripple to expand institutional custody and service capabilities. Polymarket received CFTC approval to reenter the U.S., enabling it to onboard domestic users, brokers, and intermediaries, while Kalshi ...
TheDefiant - The move follows ZEC’s massive rally since late September.
Trustnodes - Bitcoin's volatility has fallen recently and a lot more covered in this news of news section ahead of Thanksgiving tomorrow.
CoinPaprika - Robinhood and Susquehanna formed a joint venture to launch a CFTC-licensed futures and derivatives exchange in 2026.
TheDefiant - Tokenized equity trading on Hyperliquid is ramping up following the rollout of “growth mode,” which significantly reduced fees.
CoinPaprika - Texas becomes the first U.S. state to buy $5M in Bitcoin ETF, with $10M total allocated.
TheDefiant - Grayscale’s spot Dogecoin ETF fell short of expectations on its launch day.
TheDefiant - The long-awaited Polymarket US has been cleared to launch.
Decrypt - Crypto majors rallied alongside a broad market surge, with BTC up 2% to $87,400, ETH up 4% to $2,920, BNB up 1% to $850, and SOL up 5% to $136, while KAS (+22%), ENA (+13%), and SUI (+11%) led the day’s top movers. The NASDAQ jumped 2.7% as stocks such as GOOG (+6%) and TSLA (+7%) posted strong gains. In policy and industry developments, the White House launched the “Genesis Mission,” described as a Manhattan Project–style initiative for AI, and Binance along with CZ faced new accusations of enabling crypto transactions for Hamas. Kraken hinted at a debit card debut expected today, and Tether purchased another 1 million Rumble shares, pushing the YouTube rival’s stock sharply higher. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank reiterated its warnings that the rapid ...
CoinPaprika - Kraken rolled out a major upgrade to its Krak app, adding a debit card, salary deposits, and high-yield savings.
CoinPaprika - Metaplanet drew $130 million from its Bitcoin-backed facility to buy more BTC.
TheDefiant - Bitcoin and Ethereum gained on Monday as investors reacted to U.S.-China diplomatic developments.
TheDefiant - Enlivex will use a private placement to accumulate the native token of decentralized prediction market protocol Rain.
TheDefiant - MON briefly surged 14% higher than its ICO price after listing across major CEXs, before retracing.
CoinPaprika - Monad s high-throughput EVM mainnet launches with 10,000 TPS and MON token distribution.
Trustnodes - Bitmine (BMNR) has become the second biggest Digital Assets Treasury (DAT) company, holding 3% of eth's entire supply with 69,822 eth added last week to bring it to a total of 3,629,701 eth.
CoinPaprika - Bitcoin community targets JP Morgan boycott amid MSCI crypto treasury exclusion risks.
CoinPaprika - New Zealand integrates digital currency into financial literacy program for schools in 2026.
CoinPaprika - Bit Digital reported $30.5 million in Q3 2025 revenue, up 33% from last year, driven by Ethereum staking and cloud services.
Trustnodes - The green jump in stocks during some parts of Friday trading did not reflect on bitcoin which hovered, and continues to hover, around the low $80,000s.
Trustnodes - The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made a surprise visit to the opening of a bitcoin pub, PubKey, in Washington DC on Thursday.
Decrypt - Lynq CEO Jerald David unpacks the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets, while highlighting how Lynq is building trusted infrastructure for institutions moving into the crypto space that seeks to mitigate risk.
CoinPaprika - Coinbase launched ETH-collateralized USDC loans for U.S. users on Base this week.
TheDefiant - The limited-access deposit bridge will open on November 25.
TheDefiant - October was Polymarket’s busiest month ever, with November on track to surpass those activity records.
TheDefiant - A new report from Galaxy Digital shows record borrowing reflects a mix of airdrops, new lending products, and crypto price gains.
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TheDefiant - Bitcoin is trading below $91,000, with most large-caps flat or down today, despite somewhat positive jobs data from the U.S.
Trustnodes - Shovel sales break record during peak gold rush is the equivalent of current headlines going around with Nvidia apparently 'canceling' fears of an AI bubble.
CoinPaprika - Metaplanet announced a $150 million raise through Class B perpetual preferred equity on November 20.
CoinPaprika - BlackRock registered the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware on November 19, 2025.
TheDefiant - The world’s largest asset manager is making preparations for a staked ETH ETF.
TheDefiant - The move comes after Kraken’s valuation reached $20 billion following an $800 million funding round.
CoinPaprika - Crypto mining electricity theft drains $1.1 billion from Malaysia's grid over four years.
CoinPaprika - Mt. Gox moved 10,422.6 BTC worth $936 million to an unmarked wallet on Tuesday.
TheDefiant - The bridged stablecoin will initially roll out on Hyperliquid, followed by Plume and Aptos.
Trustnodes - For two weeks, an ethereum account has been buying some $78,000 yes votes on Polymarket, betting that Google's Gemini 3.0 will be released this November.
CoinPaprika - El Salvador purchased 1,098 BTC for $100 million over the past week amid a Bitcoin price decline.
CoinPaprika - Grayscale filed an S-1 registration statement for its Dogecoin Trust ETF with the SEC on November 13, 2025.
Trustnodes - Bitcoin is currently trading at just above $93,000, down to its lowest level since April, with most assets being red today, including gold which is down by 0.65%.
CoinPaprika - BitMine Immersion Technologies named Chi Tsang as CEO amid $11 billion ETH holdings surge.
CoinPaprika - Harvard Management Company reports 257% increase in Bitcoin ETF holdings to $442.8 million for Q3 2025.
CoinPaprika - UFC signs multi-year deal with Polymarket to integrate prediction markets into broadcasts.
CoinPaprika - Luxembourg FSIL invests €7 million in Bitcoin as first European sovereign allocation in November 2025.
Trustnodes - Is something going down deep in the pipelines? Ever since repo borrowing suddenly spiked this month, that's the question some have been asking.
CoinPaprika - Taiwan s Central Bank starts a formal review to add Bitcoin to national reserves.
CoinPaprika - Finland s tax office ramps up crypto profit tracking after 100,000 citizens skipped 2024 declarations.
Trustnodes - Stock futures have turned red with Nasdaq expected to open down by 0.5% while bitcoin has fallen from a brief touch of $107k to $104k.
Trustnodes - Bitcoin has recovered from a brief dip below $100k to currently trade at $105k as QQQ gains 1.9% while SPY rises 1.2%.
CoinPaprika - Hong Kong's blockchain bond issuance advances its position as Asia's crypto asset hub.
CoinPaprika - JPMorgan boosts BlackRock IBIT Bitcoin ETF holdings 64% to $343 million in Q3 2025 filing.
CoinPaprika - South Korea considers North Korea sanctions over crypto theft in 2025 amid U.S. actions.
CoinPaprika - Ripple completed a $500 million funding round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities on November 5, 2025. The round values the company at $40 billion, following a prior $1 billion tender offer at the same valuation.
CoinPaprika - Indian court granted legal property status to XRP in a ruling blocking exchange asset redistribution.
Trustnodes - The democratic socialists have taken over the richest city on earth in an energizing campaign that wrecked havoc in the opposition to the point Donald Trump endorsed a democrat, Andrew Cuomo.
CoinPaprika - Metaplanet executed a $100 million Bitcoin-collateralized loan representing 3 percent of its 30,823 BTC treasury.
CoinPaprika - Kraken launched crypto-collateralized perpetual futures for EU traders under MiFID II and MiCA frameworks.
CoinPaprika - Lava raised $200 million and launched Bitcoin-backed loans with 5 percent fixed interest rates.
CoinPaprika - Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters said all transactions will settle on blockchains and all money will become digital.
CoinPaprika - Web3 secured $3.877 billion in funding in October 2025, driven by three companies that took over 70% of the total.
CoinPaprika - Japan launches national Bitcoin mining pilot, using Canaan's hydro-cooled rigs to absorb surplus renewable energy and balance utility grid loads.
CoinPaprika - Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP on November 1, 2025, valued at $2.49 billion, but expected relock of 700–800 million limits net new supply to approximately $500–750 million.
CoinPaprika - Trump and Xi agreed to reduce tariffs from 57% to 47% during APEC summit in Busan.
CoinPaprika - AfD, Germany's second-largest party, filed a motion for a national Bitcoin reserve.
TechCrunch - A new animated kids’ series expected to premiere this year won’t be headed for a TV network. Or a streaming service. Instead, the founders of production studio We Ghosted Media plan to launch on a decentralized web platform that uses blockchain technology. And yes, a crypto wallet will be involved. We Ghosted Media — founded by […]
TechCrunch - North Korea is behind the massive crypto hack, according to several blockchain monitoring firms and a well-known researcher
TechCrunch - Worldcoin, the Sam Altman co-founded “proof of personhood” crypto project that scans people’s eyeballs, announced on Thursday that it dropped the “coin” from its name and is now just “World.” The startup behind the World project, Tools for Humanity, also unveiled its next generation of iris-scanning “Orbs” and other tools at a live event in […]
TechCrunch - TechCrunch sat down with Shaikh this week at the Korea Blockchain Week 2024 conference in Seoul to talk about Aptos' expansion; its partnerships with major Asian web2 companies; and how Aptos uses blockchain to make financial transactions seamless and cost-effective.
TechCrunch - Many tech companies are expanding their reach into the web3 market, integrating blockchain and web3 technologies into their products and services. In the latest development, South Korean internet giant Naver is launching its first digital asset wallet, Naver Pay Wallet, for the Korean market. It is partnering with Chiliz, a blockchain provider for sports and […]
TechCrunch - With U.S. regulators continuing to ramp up their scrutiny of crypto, startups and founders in the space are looking overseas to find friendlier climates to support their growth. One such destination is Hong Kong, which, seeking to restore its status as a financial hub, is banking on favorable crypto regulations to draw a fresh raft […]
TechCrunch - In the generative AI boom, data is the new oil. So why shouldn’t you be able to sell your own? From Big Tech firms to startups, AI makers are licensing e-books, images, videos, audio and more from data brokers, all in the pursuit of training up more capable (and more legally defensible) AI-powered products. Shutterstock […]
TechCrunch - If the 2023 crypto venture landscape was an ice-cold pot of water, the first quarter of 2024 is the part where the bubbles start to form right before water boils, Tom Schmidt, a partner at Dragonfly Capital, said to TechCrunch. And he’s not wrong: $2.52 billion in total capital has been raised across the crypto […]