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Bitcoin faces consolidation as mining costs rise; Fed liquidity hints at dollar weakness; Binance shows BTC accumulation.

Polymarket Betting Frenzy Erupts Over Trump’s Potential UFO File Release

Bitcoin.com - Odds on Polymarket that President Trump will declassify UFO files in 2025 have rocketed upward, igniting a fresh wave of speculation about what might finally slip out of the classified vault. UFO Disclosure Hype Sends Polymarket ‘Yes’ Shares Soaring Polymarket traders are piling into the “Yes” side of a high-stakes wager: Will President Trump declassify […]

Bitcoin mining stocks slide as BTC production costs climb

Cryptopolitan - The Bitcoin mining stocks market has slipped slightly by 1.8%. The majority of the stocks were in the red as the trading volume dipped by 25.66%.

Crypto’s other halving: Bittensor’s first 4-year cycle seen as ‘maturation’ milestone

CoinTelegraph - Bittensor’s first token halving is scheduled for Dec. 14, reducing TAO issuance by half as the AI-focused network adopts a Bitcoin-style fixed supply model.

Why Stocks Surge Despite Fed Shrinkage

BeInCrypto - The S&P 500 has climbed 82% in three years even as the Federal Reserve (Fed) reduced its balance sheet by 27%. Markets anticipate a 86% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut this week. Nonetheless, economic stress and talk of Fed leadership changes could make policy directions less clear. Market Performance Surpasses Traditional Liquidity The post Why Stocks Surge Despite Fed Shrinkage appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Getting Started With Myriad

Decrypt - Myriad's prediction market ecosystem enables you to make predictions using USDC. Here’s how to get set up and start using it.

Binance PoR Shows BTC Pile-Up, Rising Over-Reserves, and Bitcoin Rally Signals

BeInCrypto - Binance’s latest Proof of Reserves reveals a major shift in user positioning, where Bitcoin balances are climbing, while ETH and USDT fall. At the same time, Binance’s stablecoin over-reserves hit six-month highs, strengthening liquidity during ongoing market volatility. Bitcoin Accumulation Jumps as User Behavior Shifts Binance users increased their Bitcoin balances by 4% month-over-month, reaching The post Binance PoR Shows BTC Pile-Up, Rising Over-Reserves, and Bitcoin Rally Signals appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Ethereum Torches $18B in Value and Clears 6M ETH Burned, Yet the Supply Keeps Expanding

Bitcoin.com - According to metrics, the tally of ETH burned from fees has sailed past the 6 million mark, meaning that as of Dec. 7’s exchange rates, more than $18 billion in value has effectively gone up in smoke since the London hard fork on Aug. 5, 2021. ETH Bonfire Surpasses 6M ETH Since 2021’s London Upgrade […]

A sudden $13.5 billion Fed liquidity injection exposes a crack in the dollar that Bitcoin was built for

CryptoSlate - The number didn’t look dramatic at first glance ($13.5 billion in overnight repos on Dec. 1), but for anyone who watches the Federal Reserve’s plumbing, it was a noticeable spike. These operations rarely break into headlines, yet they drive the liquidity currents that shape everything from bond spreads to equity appetite to the way Bitcoin […] The post A sudden $13.5 billion Fed liquidity injection exposes a crack in the dollar that Bitcoin was built for appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin Faces Extended Consolidation as Short-Term Options Dominate

cryptoDNES - Bitcoin’s latest trading patterns suggest that the market has shifted into a mood of resignation. The post Bitcoin Faces Extended Consolidation as Short-Term Options Dominate appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

XRP Price Analysis for December 7

U.Today - Can the rate of XRP return above $2 by the end of the week?.

VC Roundup: Big money, few deals as crypto venture funding dries up

CoinTelegraph - Crypto venture funding was weak in November, with only a few major raises driving totals, as overall deal activity reached one of its lowest points this year.

'$80,000 for BTC in December': Top Trader Delivers Worrying Bitcoin Price Prediction

U.Today - Bitcoin's chart is now catching attention after a top trader Ansem said December could drag BTC back to $80,000, right as the market teeters on the edge of crypto winter.

France’s BPCE Begins Phased Rollout of Integrated Crypto Services

cryptoDNES - BPCE has taken a decisive step toward normalizing crypto inside Europe’s traditional banking system, becoming one of the first major institutions to fold digital-asset trading directly into everyday retail banking. The post France’s BPCE Begins Phased Rollout of Integrated Crypto Services appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Ethereum May Get a Market for Future Gas Costs Under New Buterin Idea

cryptoDNES - A growing number of Ethereum users are asking a simple question: can today’s low gas fees really last? The post Ethereum May Get a Market for Future Gas Costs Under New Buterin Idea appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

XRP Awaits 400% Network Surge: But It Might Not Help Price

U.Today - XRP's activity spike could be next in line for the asset that has been anticipating a proper recovery for a very long time now.

Vitalik Buterin Pushes Gas Futures Idea for Ethereum

BeInCrypto - Ethereum's Buterin argues that despite today’s multi-year low fees, the network lacks a forward pricing signal that can guide developers and heavy users in planning for future demand. The post Vitalik Buterin Pushes Gas Futures Idea for Ethereum appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Poland Stalls MiCA Implementation as Presidential Veto Holds

cryptoDNES - Poland has unexpectedly become the only EU member state without a functioning national MiCA framework after lawmakers failed to overturn President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of the country’s crypto bill. The post Poland Stalls MiCA Implementation as Presidential Veto Holds appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Why Bitcoin Isn’t a Digital Tulip — and Why It Will Never Be

Bitcoin.com - Recent opinion pieces have drawn parallels between bitcoin and tulips because of the speculative frenzy surrounding the latter in the 1600s. I explain why those comparisons are unfair and why analyzing bitcoin solely as a store of value misses the point entirely. Bitcoin Is Not a Digital Tulip, Even if the NGU Thesis Has Stalled […]

Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Reveals His Bitcoin Price Target, and Bulls Will Not Like It

U.Today - Bitcoin just picked up a warning from trading legend Peter Brandt, whose latest chart calls for a drop to $81,852 or even $59,403 per BTC as the market priced in too much easing long before the Fed actually moves.

'Bitcoin Is Trust-Minimized Insurance,' Szabo Says

U.Today - Szabo has emphasized Bitcoin's unique property of minimizing trust requirements while functioning as a hedge or insurance.

Dogecoin Turns 12, DOGE Founder Shares How It All Started

U.Today - Happy 12th Genesis day to Dogecoin, DOGE co-founder Billy Markus celebrates the milestone for the dog coin, revealing how it all started.

Yusko: Bitcoin Already Won

U.Today - Bitcoin has won as the money for the next 5,000 years, according to prominent investor Mark Yusko.

Bitcoin Steadies as Markets Await Powell’s December Signal

cryptoDNES - Bitcoin is sitting at the center of a familiar year-end debate: strong liquidity signals suggest conditions are improving, yet traders remain hesitant after months of choppy macro surprises and cautious institutional flows. The post Bitcoin Steadies as Markets Await Powell’s December Signal appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Crypto officially becomes a “third category” of property, fixing the fatal flaw in digital asset ownership.

CryptoSlate - The UK doesn’t pass many one-clause statutes that redraw the map of personal property, but that’s exactly what arrived with Royal Assent on Dec.2. After years of academic papers, Law Commission consultations, and scattered High Court judgments trying to make old categories fit modern assets, Parliament finally said that digital and electronic assets can exist […] The post Crypto officially becomes a “third category” of property, fixing the fatal flaw in digital asset ownership. appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Analyst Warns Gold’s Record Run May Be Approaching a Breaking Point

cryptoDNES - Gold’s astonishing surge to fresh all-time highs has been widely embraced as proof of overwhelming market strength - but not everyone is convinced. The post Analyst Warns Gold’s Record Run May Be Approaching a Breaking Point appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Bitcoin buries the tulip myth after 17 years of proven resilience says ETF expert

CoinTelegraph - ETF expert Eric Balchunas argued Bitcoin's 17-year track record and multiple recoveries make tulip mania comparisons obsolete despite recent criticism.

Rising Bitcoin ‘liveliness’ indicator suggests bull market may continue: analysts

CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin’s liveliness indicator reached new peaks, suggesting strong demand despite lower prices and signaling the bull market cycle may not be over yet.

Crypto Whale Increases AAVE Holdings Amid Market Fluctuations

Binance News - According to Odaily, a significant crypto investor, previously liquidated at $101 per AAVE during the market drop on October 11, has resumed accumulating AAVE through leveraged loans since November 24. Over the past two weeks, the investor has invested 14 million USDC to acquire 80,900 AAVE tokens, with an average purchase price of approximately $173. Currently, the investor's total holdings have increased to 333,000 AAVE tokens, valued at around $62.59 million, with an average cost of $167 per token and a liquidation price of approximately $117.7.

Bitcoin Mining Costs Surge Amid Rising Expenses

Binance News - According to PANews, the average cash cost for public miners to produce one Bitcoin has reached $74,600. When factoring in depreciation and stock-based compensation, the total cost has escalated to $137,800. These figures highlight the increasing financial burden faced by miners in the current economic climate.

Bitcoin's 2025 Performance: Analyst Predicts Normal Cooling Period

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has commented on Bitcoin's performance, suggesting that its recent trends are a natural correction following an unusually strong surge last year. Bitcoin saw a cumulative increase of 122% in 2024, which is approximately five times the growth of other assets. As the market enters 2025, even if Bitcoin experiences a plateau or slight pullback, maintaining an average annual growth rate of around 50% would be considered a normal cooling period. Balchunas noted that the market's interpretation of Bitcoin's pullback is exaggerated, as similar occurrences are common in stocks and other traditional ...

Crypto Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Decrypt - At a loss for what to buy the crypto fan in your life this festive season? Look no further than Decrypt’s holiday gift guide.

U.S. Regulators Prepare to Tackle Crypto Privacy Challenges

cryptoDNES - The SEC is preparing for a major conversation on the future of digital privacy and financial monitoring, releasing an updated agenda for its December 15 roundtable. The post U.S. Regulators Prepare to Tackle Crypto Privacy Challenges appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

BTC poised for December recovery on ‘macro tailwinds,' Fed rate cut: Coinbase

CoinTelegraph - Coinbase predicts a December recovery driven by rising global M2 liquidity and lower interest rates, but Fed Chair Powell’s remarks may limit upside, analysts say.

Two Casascius coins with $2,000 Bitcoin move after 13 years of dormancy

CryptoBriefing - The movement of these rare physical Bitcoins highlights the enduring value and historical significance of early crypto artifacts. The post Two Casascius coins with $2,000 Bitcoin move after 13 years of dormancy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Franklin Templeton XRP ETF Hits 63M Holdings in Week

CoinPaprika - Franklin Templeton XRP ETF holdings reached 63 million tokens in one week, valued at $127.8 million on NYSE Arca.

Cango Inc Ranks 16th Among Public Companies Holding Bitcoin

Binance News - According to Odaily, Cango Inc (CANG) currently holds 7,033 BTC, placing it 16th among publicly listed companies with Bitcoin holdings. The company's market capitalization stands at $208.45 million.

XRP Back at the Zone That Triggered Its Biggest Moves This Year

cryptoDNES - XRP has returned to a price zone that has repeatedly marked major shifts in momentum on its higher-timeframe charts, and analysts are watching closely to see if the pattern holds again. The post XRP Back at the Zone That Triggered Its Biggest Moves This Year appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Why CFTC-approved spot Bitcoin, Ethereum trading is a 'massively huge deal'

CoinTelegraph - Gold has popped 4,000% following CFTC's approval in the 1970s, leaving Bitcoin and Ethereum with a similar scaling setup.

DOGE Price Analysis for December 6

U.Today - Can the decline of DOGE continue to the $0.13 zone?.

Professor Coin: When Bitcoin Sneezes—How Crypto and Equities Caught the Same Cold

Decrypt - Academic literature finds that during periods of economic stress, correlations and spillovers between cryptocurrencies and equities spike.

Eight Companies Increase Bitcoin Holdings Among Top 100 Firms

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Bitcoin Treasuries.NET reported on platform X that eight of the world's top 100 publicly listed companies holding Bitcoin have increased their holdings over the past seven days. Data reveals that these 100 companies collectively possess 1,059,453 BTC.

Harvard University Holds More Bitcoin ETF Than Google Stock

Binance News - According to Odaily, Bitcoin Magazine reported on the X platform that Harvard University holds more Bitcoin ETF than Google stock.

Clear Street Plans IPO Amid Growing Role in Crypto Stock Underwriting

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, U.S. financial services group Clear Street is planning to go public as early as January 2026. In recent years, Clear Street has emerged as a leading underwriter for cryptocurrency-related stock issuances. The company has provided underwriting services for several 'Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies,' including multiple stock issuances for Strategy. Additionally, Clear Street has served as an underwriter for Trump Media & Technology Group.

Bitcoin Transfers Involving Anonymous Addresses and Cumberland DRW

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data reveals that at 20:05, 25.08 BTC, valued at approximately $2.248 million, was transferred from an anonymous address beginning with 168Bv to Cumberland DRW. Subsequently, Cumberland DRW moved a portion of the BTC, totaling 25.9 BTC, to another anonymous address starting with bc1qkg.

U.S. Economic Data and Fed Rate Decision to Influence Market Sentiment

Binance News - According to PANews, Wall Street's recent volatility has subsided as investors return to betting on low volatility and high confidence in risk assets. This shift comes amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates next week, supported by U.S. economic data such as the ADP employment report and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. The Federal Reserve's rate decision will be the focal point next week, following recent weak U.S. employment data, with the market widely anticipating a rate cut. Key events to watch in the upcoming week include: ...

French Financial Institution BPCE Introduces Cryptocurrency Trading Services

Binance News - According to Odaily, Solid Intel announced on the X platform that BPCE, one of France's largest financial institutions, has begun offering cryptocurrency trading services to its clients.

Behavior-Weighted Trend Signal Indicates Potential Bitcoin Rebound

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on-chain data analyst Murphy has highlighted the utility of the Behavior-Weighted Trend Signal (BWTS) in identifying genuine selling pressure from long-term holders and trend capitulation behavior. This indicator not only assesses whether investors are selling Bitcoin at a loss but also measures the forced liquidation of holdings that have been held for a significant period. Historical data suggests that when the BWTS (represented by a red line) diverges from the Bitcoin price (represented by a black line), it often signals the clearing of panic selling, potentially leading to a rebound or reversal in the ...

UBS Predicts Federal Reserve's Treasury Purchases in Early 2026

Binance News - According to PANews, UBS anticipates that the Federal Reserve may begin purchasing approximately $40 billion in short-term Treasury securities each month starting in early 2026.

Russia's Gold Reserves Surpass $300 Billion Mark

Binance News - According to PANews, an analysis of data from the Russian Central Bank by the Russian Satellite News Agency reveals that by November 2025, the market value of Russia's gold reserves exceeded $300 billion for the first time, reaching $310.7 billion. This marks the fourth consecutive month of record highs. During this period, gold's share in Russia's international reserves rose to 42.3%, the highest level since February 1995, when it was 43.9% with a value not exceeding $5.5 billion.

BitMine Acquires Additional Ethereum Holdings

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Lookonchain monitoring has revealed that Tom Lee's BitMine recently purchased 22,676 ETH. This acquisition occurred four hours ago and is valued at approximately $68.67 million.

New Wallet Receives Significant Ethereum Transfer

Binance News - According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, a newly created wallet received 22,676 ETH from BitGo approximately four hours ago. This address is likely associated with BitMine.

2,000 Bitcoin on the move: Rare Casascius coins awaken after 13 years

CoinTelegraph - The physical Bitcoin collectibles were minted when Bitcoin was trading for just $3.88 and $11.69 each, marking a massive potential return.

Circle's USDC Circulation Sees Significant Increase in Early December

Binance News - According to PANews, official data reveals that Circle issued approximately 8.2 billion USDC and redeemed around 6.2 billion USDC in the seven days leading up to December 4. This activity resulted in a net increase of about 2 billion USDC in circulation. The total circulation of USDC stands at 78 billion, backed by reserves of approximately 78.1 billion dollars. These reserves include overnight reverse repurchase agreements amounting to roughly 46 billion dollars, U.S. Treasury bills with maturities under three months totaling about 21.6 billion dollars, deposits at systemically important institutions around 9.9 billion dollars, and other bank deposits approximately 600 million dollars.

Polymarket Data Indicates High Probability of Fed Rate Cut in December

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Polymarket data reveals a 94% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December. The likelihood of maintaining the current interest rate stands at just 6%, with some users even betting on a 50 basis point cut, which currently has a 1% probability. The trading volume for this prediction event has reached $260 million.

SEC to Host Roundtable on Cryptocurrency, Financial Surveillance, and Privacy

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold a roundtable discussion on cryptocurrency, financial surveillance, and privacy on December 15. The event will be initiated by senior SEC officials, including Crypto Task Force Director Richard B. Gabbert and Chairman Paul S. Atkins, along with several commissioners. Key highlights of the meeting include a keynote speech by Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox and a presentation by Aleo Network Foundation CEO Koh. The panel discussion will be moderated by Yaya J. Fanusie, Global Policy Director at Aleo Network Foundation. Participants will feature policy analysts from the American ...

Crypto treasury underwriter Clear Street plans to go public early next year: FT

CryptoBriefing - Clear Street's IPO signals increasing institutional acceptance of digital assets, despite market volatility challenging high valuations. The post Crypto treasury underwriter Clear Street plans to go public early next year: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strive Challenges MSCI's Decision to Exclude Bitcoin Companies from Index

Binance News - According to Odaily, Strive, a Bitcoin treasury company, has expressed concerns over MSCI's decision to remove companies like Strategy and other DAT firms from its index. In a letter addressed to MSCI CEO Henry Fernandez this week, Strive argued that this move deviates from the principle of index neutrality. The company urged the index provider to allow the market to determine how to handle companies with significant Bitcoin holdings on their balance sheets. Strive has disclosed that it currently holds over 7,500 Bitcoins, ranking 14th among publicly listed companies with Bitcoin holdings.

Historic Bitcoin Wallets Transfer $178.29 Million After 13 Years

Binance News - According to PANews, two Bitcoin wallets, dormant for over 13 years, have transferred 2,000 Bitcoins valued at $178.29 million to new wallets. These Bitcoins were originally minted by Mike Caldwell as Casascius physical Bitcoins between 2011 and 2013.

Ethereum Trading Strategy Faces Challenges Amid Price Fluctuations

Binance News - According to PANews, blockchain analyst Yu Jin has reported that Huang Licheng, known as Maji, has seen his profits from a leveraged Ethereum (ETH) trading strategy largely diminish. Initially, Maji invested $500,000 to go long on ETH starting at $2,840. When ETH prices rose to $3,200 two days ago, his investment grew to $3.34 million. However, the strategy also increased the liquidation price to $3,000. Early today, ETH prices fell below $3,000, resulting in two liquidations. Consequently, the position's value dropped from $3.34 million to $730,000, with profits nearly wiped out. The remaining position is now just $42 away from the liquidation price.

Bitcoin treasury stocks are becoming “distressed assets” as a $107,000 cost basis traps late entrants underwater

CryptoSlate - The “infinite money glitch” of the corporate Bitcoin treasury has stalled. For much of this market cycle, the trade was simple: stock in companies holding Bitcoin traded at a massive premium to the underlying Net Asset Value (NAV). This allowed firms to issue expensive equity to buy cheaper coins, thereby accretively increasing Bitcoin per share. […] The post Bitcoin treasury stocks are becoming “distressed assets” as a $107,000 cost basis traps late entrants underwater appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Three Binance Bitcoin charts point to the direction of BTC’s next big move

CoinTelegraph - Data from Binance points to shifting liquidity patterns and unique trader positioning that could influence the direction of Bitcoin’s next price move.

Bitcoin’s end-of-year run to $100K heavily depends on Fed pivot outcomes

CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin’s chance of hitting $100,000 before New Year’s Eve depends on investors’ reaction to the Fed policy pivot, and the market’s response to soaring BigTech and AI company debt.

Crypto Biz: Mining weakness tests Bitcoin’s market cycle

CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin miners face record margin pressure as proxy stocks sink, Kalshi lands $1B funding and Ether derivatives volumes overtake Bitcoin on CME.

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion Strive Asset Management warned MSCI that its plan to exclude bitcoin-heavy companies from major benchmarks could create inconsistent results due to differing accounting standards. This post Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Cantor Slashes Strategy Price Target By 59%, Remains 'Long-Term Bullish' on Bitcoin Giant

Decrypt - Cantor Fitzgerald analysts significantly lowered their price target for Strategy (MSTR) shares, while reiterating an “Overweight” rating.

Fidelity Investments CEO Abigail Johnson confirms Bitcoin ownership

CryptoBriefing - Johnson's Bitcoin ownership highlights growing institutional confidence in digital assets, influencing broader acceptance in traditional finance. The post Fidelity Investments CEO Abigail Johnson confirms Bitcoin ownership appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target Bitcoin price is trading near $88,000 after an early morning price dump. This post Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Exodus CEO Predicts Bitcoin Price Surge by 2026

Binance News - According to Odaily, the CEO of publicly traded company Exodus shared insights during an interview with CNBC, forecasting that Bitcoin's price could reach $200,000 by 2026.

Indiana Lawmaker Pushes for Bitcoin in Pensions, Crypto Payment Protections

Decrypt - A lawmaker in Indiana introduced legislation that would broaden access to Bitcoin and crypto exposure for savers in the Midwestern state.

Indiana Lawmakers Push Bill to Make State a Bitcoin Leader

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Indiana Lawmakers Push Bill to Make State a Bitcoin Leader Indiana is advancing a bill to let state pension plans offer bitcoin and crypto ETF investments while blocking local restrictions on digital asset activity. This post Indiana Lawmakers Push Bill to Make State a Bitcoin Leader first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

2-4% Crypto Dip! Sovereign Wealth Funds Buying BTC! CTFC approves U.S. Spot Crypto!

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 ...

Consumer Sentiment Shows Slight Improvement in December

Binance News - According to PANews, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index rose by 2.3 points to 53.3 in early December, with the increase falling within the margin of error. The growth was primarily observed among younger consumers. While perceptions of the current situation showed little change, expectations improved, notably with a 13% rise in personal financial outlooks across various demographics, including age, income, education, and political affiliations. Despite this improvement, the personal financial expectations index remains nearly 12% lower than at the beginning of the year. Labor market expectations showed slight improvement but continue to be relatively subdued. Consumers noted minor improvements in some indicators compared to November, yet overall ...

Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade Sparks Significant Increase in Blob Base Fee

Binance News - According to PANews, Liquid Capital founder Yi Lihua stated on the X platform that the Ethereum Fusaka upgrade has led to a 15 million-fold increase in the blob base fee. The primary reason for this surge is the introduction of a 'minimum mechanism' for blob fees under EIP-7918. Previously, blob fees had no minimum limit and were often stuck at 1 wei, which is nearly free. This situation resulted in nodes bearing the costs of KZG verification without reasonable compensation. Following the upgrade, blob fees must be at least 1/15.258 of the L1 execution base fee, directly aligning with actual network costs. ...

Bitcoin Mining Achieves Significant Hashing Milestone

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has highlighted a recent milestone in Bitcoin mining. Buterin noted that, based on average difficulty statistics, Bitcoin mining has recently surpassed a total of 2^96 hashes. He believes this achievement supports maintaining a security standard close to 128 bits, affirming the correctness of Drake's previous views. This milestone reflects the ongoing growth in the computational power and security of the Bitcoin network.

Circle Mints 10 Billion USDC in the Past Month

Binance News - According to Odaily, Lookonchain monitoring reveals that Circle has minted a total of 10 billion USDC over the past month, following a recent minting of 500 million USDC.

Crypto Market Stability Lacks Strong Catalysts, Analysts Say

Binance News - According to PANews, Glassnode has analyzed the current state of the cryptocurrency market, noting that while prices have stabilized, the recent rebound lacks strong crypto-specific catalysts, leaving the market vulnerable. In the options market, despite calm Bitcoin trading, there is a predominant interest in call options. Over the past two weeks, the ratio of put to call options has significantly decreased, indicating traders' expectations for profit in a year-end rally. However, the past seven days have seen a notable slowdown in options trading volume, suggesting weakened confidence in supporting an upward trend. ...

LM Funding America Reports November Bitcoin Mining Output and Expansion Plans

Binance News - According to Odaily, LM Funding America, a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in Bitcoin fund management and mining, announced its November mining output of 6.9 BTC. The company did not engage in any sales during the month, resulting in an increased Bitcoin holding of 301.8 BTC as of November 30. Additionally, LM Funding America revealed that its 2-megawatt immersion mining expansion project is progressing as planned, with expectations to launch in December to further enhance Bitcoin mining capabilities.

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches Highest Level Since November 2020

Binance News - According to Odaily, market reports indicate that the yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury has increased by 2 basis points, reaching 4.12%. This marks the highest level since November 2020.

BitFuFu Reports November Bitcoin Sales and Mining Output

Binance News - According to Odaily, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company BitFuFu has released an unaudited update on its production and mining operations for November. The report reveals that the company sold 205 Bitcoins at an average price of $107,000, despite producing 231 Bitcoins during the same period. As a result, BitFuFu's total Bitcoin holdings have decreased to 1,764, marking a reduction of 189 Bitcoins compared to the end of October.

U.S. AI Legislation Faces Congressional Setback

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to prohibit state-level artificial intelligence legislation encountered a setback in Congress this week. Despite ongoing pressure from the U.S. government, Congress declined to include related priority clauses in the annual defense policy bill, indicating that the White House is unlikely to halt its efforts. Three informed sources revealed that an executive order, previously discussed by the White House in November, aimed at prioritizing federal over state AI legislation, has been reconsidered. It remains unclear whether the content of this potential executive order aligns with the earlier leaked draft. The draft ...

Strategy's Stock Price Shows Signs of Recovery

Binance News - According to Odaily, Strategy's stock price has shown signs of recovery, climbing from a low of $155 on December 1 to approximately $185. This improvement reflects a positive shift in both the company's balance sheet and the sentiment in the Bitcoin market since the company announced a $1.44 billion cash reserve for preferred stock dividends. Additionally, Strategy's senior perpetual preferred stock, STRF, has become one of the company's most successful credit instruments since its launch in March. It is currently trading at $110, marking a 36% increase from its issue price and a 20% rebound from its low of $92 on November 21.

Zcash co-founder disagrees with Saylor on Bitcoin privacy

CryptoBriefing - The privacy debate in crypto highlights the tension between user protection and regulatory compliance, impacting future adoption and innovation. The post Zcash co-founder disagrees with Saylor on Bitcoin privacy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP ETFs near $1 Billion, Sovereign wealth funds buying Bitcoin, CFTC approves U.S spot crypto trading - Daily Crypto Recap

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Crypto Theft Results in $27 Million Loss for User Babur

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, a significant crypto theft has resulted in the loss of $27 million for a user named Babur. The stolen assets were primarily linked to two addresses: a Solana address, 91xu, and an Ethereum Safe multi-signature address, 0xD2. The largest two transactions from these addresses amounted to over $18 million. The hacker's addresses are identified as 71fM on Solana and 0x4f on Ethereum, with some funds already transferred cross-chain to the Ethereum network. The incident is suspected to have been caused by malware on the user's computer, leading to the exposure of private keys. It is believed that the user ...

Indiana Bill Proposes Public Investment Funds in Cryptocurrency ETFs

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Indiana State Representative Kyle Pierce has announced the introduction of HB 1042, a bill that would permit public investment funds to engage in the digital currency sector by investing in cryptocurrency ETFs. To offer such options, states must establish investment programs, including the 529 education savings plan and specific retirement funds for teachers, public servants, and legislators. Additionally, the bill allows other state investment funds to allocate assets into cryptocurrency ETFs. The state committee is scheduled to vote on the bill in January.

Morning Minute: The CFTC Just Approved US Spot Crypto Trading

Decrypt - Spot crypto trading is now cleared to go live with any CFTC-registered exchange, bringing down another barrier to institutional adoption.

Federal Reserve's Upcoming Rate Cut May Face Delays in Economic Impact

Binance News - According to Odaily, Federal Reserve officials are preparing for another interest rate cut next week. However, any potential boost to the economy may take longer than usual to materialize and could be weakened by factors beyond monetary policy control. Typically, the impact of Federal Reserve policies on consumers and businesses can take up to 18 months to become apparent, but this timeframe may not apply in the current economic climate. Susan Spence, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Survey, noted that while business leaders are interested in reducing capital costs, tariffs are casting a shadow over these efforts.

India's Smuggling Report Highlights Rising Use of Cryptocurrency

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the Indian Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has raised concerns in its '2024-25 India Smuggling Report' about the increasing use of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in drug and gold smuggling operations. The report highlights that digital assets, due to their decentralized, anonymous, and borderless nature, offer smuggling groups faster anonymous settlements, minimal regulation, and weak anti-money laundering compliance. A case uncovered by the DRI revealed that an international gold smuggling syndicate laundered over $12.7 million through hawala networks and USDT. The masterminds behind the operation used multiple crypto wallets to layer funds and ...

Indiana introduces bill to open crypto exposure to public pension funds

CryptoBriefing - Indiana's bill could accelerate crypto adoption in public finance, influencing other states to integrate digital assets into pension strategies. The post Indiana introduces bill to open crypto exposure to public pension funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Monochrome Bitcoin ETF Reports Holdings Update

Binance News - According to Odaily, the Australian Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) has disclosed its holdings as of December 3, revealing a total of 1,203 bitcoins. The market value of these holdings has surpassed 170 million Australian dollars.

Paraguay's House of Representatives Approves Resolutions to Regulate Cryptocurrency Mining

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Paraguay's House of Representatives approved two resolutions on December 4, aimed at obtaining information on cryptocurrency mining activities. Proposed by legislator María Constancia Benítez, the resolutions seek to enhance control, transparency, and regulation of the rapidly expanding mining industry. The resolutions mandate relevant agencies to submit reports within 15 days. The first resolution requires the Ministry of Industry and Trade to provide information on individuals and companies registered for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining. The second resolution calls for the National Electricity ...

White House Economic Advisor Addresses Federal Reserve Chair Discussion

Binance News - According to PANews, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that there has been no discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the selection of the Federal Reserve Chair. Hassett's comments come amid ongoing speculation about potential changes in leadership at the Federal Reserve.

Trump's Policies Intensify Pressure on Future Federal Reserve Leadership

Binance News - According to Odaily, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating tensions for the successor of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by advocating policies that could increase inflation. At the same time, he continues to pressure the Federal Reserve to declare victory over rising prices. The mission of the next Federal Reserve Chair is becoming increasingly precarious, with challenges expected regardless of who takes over. Even Trump's long-time advisor, Kevin Hassett, who is currently seen as the frontrunner, would face extreme pressure if appointed. The path to interest rate cuts in the short term is likely to become more difficult, potentially leading to dissatisfaction from Trump.

Ethereum Options Traders More Bullish Than Bitcoin Counterparts: Analysts

Decrypt - Options data show Ethereum traders are less bearish than Bitcoin’s after recent network upgrades and improving macro uncertainty.

Bitcoin ETFs Just Shed $194 Million—Highest in Two Weeks

Decrypt - Analysts argue this could mean institutional investors are continuing to unwind leveraged positions and basis trades.

BlackRock transfers $120M in Bitcoin, $2.5M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime

CryptoBriefing - BlackRock's crypto asset transfers to Coinbase Prime underscore the growing institutional reliance on secure platforms for digital asset management. The post BlackRock transfers $120M in Bitcoin, $2.5M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cloudflare Completes Maintenance at Detroit Data Center

Binance News - According to PANews, Cloudflare has announced the completion of maintenance at its Detroit data center. The company stated that it is currently monitoring the results following the scheduled maintenance, which took place on December 5 from 17:00 to 21:00 UTC+8.

Stacking Sats Inc Reveals Current Bitcoin Holdings

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Stacking Sats Inc has announced through an official statement that it currently holds 25.69 BTC.

Aave Community Approves Strategy Adjustment for V3 Deployment

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the Aave community has overwhelmingly approved a temperature check vote to adjust the V3 multi-chain deployment strategy, with a support rate of 99.96%. The proposal suggests closing Aave V3 deployments on zkSync, Metis, and Soneium, while setting a $2 million revenue threshold for new deployment chains. The community plans to release a standard ARFC proposal following this decision.

Italy orders non-compliant VASPs to exit by December 30, 2025

CoinPaprika - Italy requires crypto exchanges to secure MiCA authorization by December 30, 2025 or cease operations.

CANGO Reports Increase in Bitcoin Holdings

Binance News - According to Odaily, CANGO announced on the X platform that it mined 130.7 BTC this week, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 7033.1 BTC.

Cantor Fitzgerald Adjusts Price Target for Strategy Amid Bitcoin Market Dynamics

Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, U.S.-based financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its price target for Michael Saylor's Bitcoin-focused company, Strategy, while maintaining a positive outlook on the cryptocurrency's long-term potential. The firm has downplayed concerns about forced liquidation, despite the Financial Times reporting a significant reduction in the 12-month price target for Strategy stock. Cantor Fitzgerald has reportedly lowered the target by 60%, adjusting it to $229 from the previous $560, as noted in a Thursday analyst report. Cantor's "buy" rating for Strategy remains unchanged, with analysts asserting ...

Metaplanet Secures $50 Million Loan Using Bitcoin Collateral

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Japanese publicly traded company Metaplanet has reportedly raised $50 million by using Bitcoin as collateral. The funds are intended for the acquisition of additional Bitcoin.

ETH/BTC Price Movement Mirrors 2021 Bull Market Trends

Binance News - According to Odaily, the ETH/BTC price trajectory is echoing patterns from the 2021 bull market. Trader Mags noted on the X platform that ETH/BTC has reached the precise low point seen before the previous bull market surge in 2021, currently resting at the same support level that preceded a 170% price increase. If this trend continues, ETH/BTC could potentially reach 0.092. Digital asset lawyer Joe Carlasare highlighted that ETH/BTC has broken through a downtrend that lasted nearly six months. Trader Michaël van de Poppe suggested that if ETH can maintain its previous resistance zone as support, it indicates buyers are willing to enter at higher prices, potentially pushing the price to $3,700. Additionally, van de Poppe believes that if $91,500 can serve as a support ...

Russia to Prioritize Cryptocurrency Legislation in Upcoming Year

Binance News - According to PANews, Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Financial Markets Committee of Russia's State Duma, has announced that cryptocurrency and stablecoin regulation will be a legislative priority for Russia next year. As the country moves to regulate its crypto sector, establishing a legal framework for digital finance is deemed essential. Aksakov noted that the Russian Central Bank plans to implement comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations by 2026. Historically, Russian regulators have opposed unrestricted cryptocurrency trading within the national economy. However, this week, they signaled a willingness to ease restrictions on crypto circulation. Currently, crypto assets ...

White House Crypto Summit: David Sacks’s New Corruption Scandal

99Bitcoins - What’s happening with Web3 after the White House Crypto Summit? David Sacks, the Trump administration’s AI and Crypto Czar, is being accused of helping formulate policies that aid his Silicon Valley friends and many of his own tech investments. Earlier in the year, Sacks and President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping AI Action Plan drafted.. The post White House Crypto Summit: David Sacks’s New Corruption Scandal appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Crypto Market News Today, December 5: Tom Lee Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitmine Buying More ETH and BTC USD Holds Above $92K

99Bitcoins - Tom Lee fans are jolting this week after the Fundstrat co-founder told a Binance Blockchain Week crowd that Bitcoin and the crypto market have already bottomed and that the next eight weeks could break the traditional four-year cycle. His remarks came just as Bitmine accumulation crossed another major milestone, with the firm scooping $131 million.. The post Crypto Market News Today, December 5: Tom Lee Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitmine Buying More ETH and BTC USD Holds Above $92K appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Italy orders non-compliant VASPs to exit as MiCAR rules kick in

CoinJournal - Consob has urged VASPs to secure CASP approval or shut down by December 30, 2025. This comes as the deadline for transitioning to new MiCAR policies approaches. Unauthorised operators will halt their services and return user assets. Italy’s financial regulator Consob has issued an urgent call to digital assets investors and operators as the nation […] The post Italy orders non-compliant VASPs to exit as MiCAR rules kick in appeared first on CoinJournal.

Large Ethereum Transfer to Everstake Raises Attention

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham reveals that at 16:42, a total of 23,999 ETH was transferred from an anonymous address, beginning with 0x4825, to Everstake. This significant movement of Ethereum has caught the attention of the crypto community.

BlackRock's Bitcoin Trust Experiences Prolonged Withdrawals Despite Stable BTC Prices

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Bloomberg reports that BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust Fund has seen its longest streak of weekly withdrawals since its launch in January 2024. Despite stable Bitcoin prices, institutional demand for BTC remains subdued. Data compiled by Bloomberg indicates that over $2.7 billion has been withdrawn from the exchange-traded fund (ETF) over the five weeks leading up to November 28. On Thursday, an additional $113 million was redeemed, suggesting the ETF is heading towards a sixth consecutive week of net outflows.

SpaceX Transfers 1083 BTC to New Address

Binance News - According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, SpaceX has transferred 1083 BTC, valued at $99.81 million, to a new address after a week. The new address, identified as bc1qy...xv5g9, received 800 BTC, worth $73.71 million, and has not yet moved the funds. The tokens transferred to the new address a week ago also remain untransferred.

Ethereum's Fusaka Upgrade Promises Cost Reduction and Efficiency Enhancement

Binance News - According to PANews, the Ethereum Fusaka upgrade is drawing attention for its engineering-focused improvements, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing efficiency without introducing new paradigms or concepts. Unlike previous upgrades such as the transition from PoW to PoS or the Dencun upgrade, Fusaka focuses on practical optimizations to address specific issues.The upgrade significantly reduces Layer 2 (L2) costs, primarily associated with data availability (DA) expenses for publishing data to Layer 1 (L1). Fusaka achieves this through an eightfold expansion using Blob technology and PeerDAS random sampling verification, cutting L2 costs substantially. While some believe that reducing L2 fees alone is insufficient to boost ecosystem activity, the ...

Bitcoin Transfers Involving Anonymous Addresses and Cumberland DRW

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data reveals that at 16:14, 55 BTC, valued at approximately $3.2255 million, was transferred from an anonymous address starting with 168Bve to Cumberland DRW. Subsequently, Cumberland DRW moved 34.92 BTC to another anonymous address beginning with bc1qkg.

Probability of Strategy's Removal from MSCI Index Rises to 72%

Binance News - According to Odaily, data from Polymarket indicates that the probability of Strategy being removed from the MSCI index by April has increased to 72%. Michael Saylor previously mentioned that Strategy is in discussions with MSCI regarding the potential decision to exclude it from the index. MSCI, the index provider, is expected to make a decision by January 15. A report from JPMorgan last month suggested that if other index providers follow suit in removing Strategy, it could result in an outflow of up to $8.8 billion.

Debate Over Ethereum's Valuation Sparks Discussion on Social Media

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, a heated debate has emerged on social media platform X regarding the valuation comparison between Ethereum and Amazon. Santiago, founder of Inversion Capital, argues that Ethereum's valuation is excessively high. He points out that Ethereum's price-to-sales ratio, with a valuation of $380 billion and annual revenue of $1 billion, is significantly higher than Amazon's, even during the internet bubble era when Amazon's ratio never exceeded 28 times. Santiago notes that Ethereum holders pay approximately 146 times more per dollar of revenue compared to Amazon investors at that time. He emphasizes that both companies and networks are priced based on economic benefits such as revenue and cash flow, rather than metrics like TVL, collateral assets, or ...

Prediction Platforms Reach Record Trading Volumes

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, data from Dune indicates that mainstream prediction platforms have seen unprecedented trading activity. The nominal trading volume and the number of transactions have both reached historic highs. Over the past week, the total nominal trading volume across major prediction platforms amounted to $3.495 billion. Leading the pack, Kalshi, Opinion, and Polymarket each surpassed $1 billion, with volumes of $1.212 billion, $1.096 billion, and $1.083 billion respectively. Additionally, the number of transactions on mainstream prediction platforms hit a record high over the past week, totaling 11.336 million transactions.

Upcoming PCE Data Release to Guide Federal Reserve's December Meeting

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the PCE data, a key inflation indicator favored by the Federal Reserve, is set to be released at 23:00 UTC+8. With the absence of the CPI data, this report will serve as the sole inflation guide ahead of the Federal Reserve's December meeting. The market is expected to scrutinize every detail of the report, remaining alert to potential market fluctuations.

Bitcoin's Future Performance Faces Challenges, Says 21Shares Co-Founder

Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, current market conditions may hinder Bitcoin's ability to replicate its early 2025 price gains as it moves into 2026, according to Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares. Snyder noted that the factors contributing to the current volatility are unlikely to be fully resolved in the short term, making a repeat performance next January heavily dependent on broader market sentiment. She highlighted that January often sees renewed inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds as investors rebalance and reposition portfolios at the start of the year.Snyder emphasized that the downtrend is not specific to cryptocurrency, expressing uncertainty about Bitcoin's performance in January due to the current low level of positive market sentiment. Bitcoin ...

U.S. Court Orders OpenAI to Disclose ChatGPT User Data in Copyright Case

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, a U.S. federal judge, Ona T. Wang, has denied OpenAI's request to limit evidence disclosure, mandating the company to provide The New York Times with approximately 20 million anonymized ChatGPT user conversation records. The court deemed these records crucial for determining whether ChatGPT replicated content protected by The New York Times' copyright and found them proportionate to the case's needs. Despite OpenAI's concerns over user privacy, the judge emphasized that privacy considerations are merely one factor in the proportionality analysis and cannot outweigh the clear relevance and minimal burden of the data in question.

OpenAI Ordered to Hand Over 20M ChatGPT Logs in NYT Copyright Case

Decrypt - A federal judge rejected OpenAI’s bid to limit discovery, directing the company to produce de-identified user logs central to the case.

Tom Lee’s BitMine may have scooped up another 41,946 ETH

CryptoBriefing - BitMine's aggressive ETH acquisition strategy could significantly influence Ethereum's market dynamics and its role in future financial systems. The post Tom Lee’s BitMine may have scooped up another 41,946 ETH appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

U.S. Core PCE Price Index for September to Be Released

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Department of Commerce is set to release the annual rate of the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for September. The announcement is scheduled for Friday at 23:00 UTC+8. The expected rate is 2.9%, consistent with the previous value of 2.9%.

AI and Big Data Crypto Projects Ranked by Development Activity

Binance News - According to PANews, Santiment has released data on the development activity of AI and big data-focused cryptocurrency projects over the past 30 days. The projects with the highest activity include Internet Computer (ICP), Chainlink (LINK), NEAR Protocol (NEAR), Oasis Network (ROSE), Filecoin (FIL), Livepeer (LPT), Recall (RECALL), The Graph (GRT), iExec (RLC), and Injective (INJ). ICP and LINK continue to lead the rankings, while Recall has shown significant improvement. In contrast, GRT, RLC, and INJ have experienced a decline in their positions. The rankings are based on GitHub development activity, indicating the level of technical investment in AI and big data by these projects.

Bitmine Reportedly Acquires Over 41,000 ETH in Recent Transaction

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Lookonchain reports that Bitmine, an institution possibly associated with Tom Lee, has purchased 41,946 ETH. The transaction is valued at approximately $130.78 million.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene increases Bitcoin exposure during market dip

CryptoBriefing - Increased Bitcoin investments by lawmakers may signal growing institutional acceptance and influence future regulatory and market dynamics. The post Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene increases Bitcoin exposure during market dip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Whale's Position Faces Significant Losses

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Onchain lens monitoring reveals that a prominent Bitcoin holder, often referred to as a 'whale,' currently maintains a leveraged long position of 537.83 BTC, valued at $49.1 million. This position has been in a state of unrealized loss for 24 days, with the current loss amounting to $4.49 million. Three days ago, the unrealized loss peaked at $9.5 million, but it has been gradually decreasing since then.

Federal Reserve's December Rate Cut Probability at 87%

Binance News - According to PANews, the CME's "FedWatch" tool indicates an 87% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December. The likelihood of maintaining the current rate is at 13%. Looking ahead to January, the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut stands at 64.1%, while the chance of keeping rates unchanged is 9%. Additionally, there is a 27% probability of a cumulative 50 basis point rate cut by January.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Expects Bitcoin to Hit $180K Next Year

Decrypt - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse thinks Bitcoin will be trading at $180,000 at the close of 2026, nearly double the current price.

Myriad Moves: Bitcoin and Ethereum Recovery Odds Rise as Traders Flip Bullish

Decrypt - Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on where Bitcoin and Ethereum are headed next, plus odds of another major liquidation event.

Lighter to Introduce Spot Trading

TheDefiant - The perpetuals exchange is expanding beyond derivatives and into spot asset trading, beginning with ETH.

Bitcoin Treasury Twenty One Capital to Start Trading on NYSE Next Week With $4 Billion BTC Treasury

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Treasury Twenty One Capital to Start Trading on NYSE Next Week With $4 Billion BTC Treasury Bitcoin treasury Twenty One Capital will start trading on the New York Stock Exchange next week. This post Bitcoin Treasury Twenty One Capital to Start Trading on NYSE Next Week With $4 Billion BTC Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Dollar Index Rises Amid Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the dollar index, which measures the U.S. dollar against six major currencies, increased by 0.14% to close at 98.99. At the close of the New York foreign exchange market, the exchange rate for the euro was 1.1652 dollars, down from the previous day's 1.1672 dollars. The British pound was exchanged at 1.3339 dollars, slightly lower than the previous day's 1.335 dollars. The dollar was exchanged for 155.03 Japanese yen, a decrease from the previous day's 155.15 yen. Meanwhile, the dollar rose against the Swiss franc, exchanging at 0.8032, up from 0.7994 the previous day. The exchange rate for the Canadian dollar was 1.3953, slightly higher than the previous day's 1.3948. Lastly, the dollar was exchanged for 9.4173 Swedish krona, up from the previous ...

Privacy-First 'Alien' Identity System Aims to Prove Users Are Human in the Age of AI

Decrypt - Alien’s privacy-focused decentralized app verifies users without storing biometrics or government IDs. Here's how it works.

Kalshi partners with CNBC to bring real-time prediction markets into financial news

CryptoBriefing - CNBC partners with Kalshi to bring real time prediction market data into its coverage, enhancing reporting with market-driven forecasts. The post Kalshi partners with CNBC to bring real-time prediction markets into financial news appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CFTC Gives Green Light to Spot Crypto Trading as Bitnomial Exchange Readies for Launch

Decrypt - Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham described the move as unprecedented.

2012 Video Resurfaces of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Pitching What Became America’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine 2012 Video Resurfaces of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Pitching What Became America’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange A 2012 video of Brian Armstrong pitching Coinbase has resurfaced, showing early vision that led to today’s crypto dominance. This post 2012 Video Resurfaces of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Pitching What Became America’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Spotify aims to rival YouTube and TikTok with new video service

CryptoBriefing - Spotify will add music videos after securing new licensing rights as part of a wider push to compete with major video platforms. The post Spotify aims to rival YouTube and TikTok with new video service appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund Now Eligible as Collateral on M0

TheDefiant - The integration gives stablecoin issuers more options and strengthens on-chain liquidity.

BitGo partners with Goobit for Nordic Bitcoin infrastructure

CryptoBriefing - BitGo partners with Goobit to integrate custody and trading solutions into BTCX and support the company long term Bitcoin strategy. The post BitGo partners with Goobit for Nordic Bitcoin infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jack Mallers’ Twenty One Capital Wins Approval for CEP Merger, Poised for Public Debut on Nasdaq

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Jack Mallers’ Twenty One Capital Wins Approval for CEP Merger, Poised for Public Debut on Nasdaq In a pivotal vote at CEP's Extraordinary General Meeting, shareholders approved the Twenty One Capital business combination, backed by Tether and SoftBank investments, positioning the firm as a top public Bitcoin holder with 42,000 BTC. This post Jack Mallers’ Twenty One Capital Wins Approval for CEP Merger, Poised for Public Debut on Nasdaq first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is ...

Significant COMP Transfer to Wintermute Observed

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data reveals that at 00:21 and 00:24, a total of 252,000 COMP tokens, valued at approximately $8.73 million, were transferred from an anonymous address starting with 0x2573 to Wintermute. At 00:21, 106,000 COMP tokens, worth around $3.6761 million, were moved to Wintermute. Subsequently, at 00:24, an additional 146,000.03411223 COMP tokens, valued at about $5.0545 million, were transferred to the same destination.

CFTC Opens Door for Spot Bitcoin and Crypto Trading in U.S. Markets

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine CFTC Opens Door for Spot Bitcoin and Crypto Trading in U.S. Markets The CFTC has approved federally regulated spot Bitcoin and crypto trading in the U.S., with Bitnomial’s exchange launching next week. This post CFTC Opens Door for Spot Bitcoin and Crypto Trading in U.S. Markets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Treasury Twenty One Set to Begin Trading on NYSE With $4 Billion BTC Stash

Decrypt - Twenty One Capital is set to begin trading as XXI on the New York Stock Exchange on December 9, launching with $4 billion worth of Bitcoin.

MetaMask Launches Polymarket Integration

TheDefiant - However, each trade via the web3 wallet comes with a 4% fee, unlike betting directly on Polymarket.

Crypto Markets Hold Gains as Bitcoin Trades Above $92K

TheDefiant - Most large-cap assets are slightly up today as traders digest jobs data and look ahead to next week’s Fed decision.

Inside Binance’s Plan to Conquer Next Generation of Crypto Traders

99Bitcoins - Binance on Wednesday released a new product called Binance Junior, a mobile app built for users aged 6 to 17, a launch that quickly stirred debate across the crypto world over whether digital asset platforms should reach younger users at all. The company said Binance Junior runs as a separate app but links directly to.. The post Inside Binance’s Plan to Conquer Next Generation of Crypto Traders appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

U.S. Stock Markets Open with Gains on December 4

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the Nasdaq Composite Index opened on December 4 with an increase of 36.71 points, marking a 0.16% rise to 23,490.8 points. The S&P 500 Index also saw an uptick, gaining 12.44 points, or 0.18%, to reach 6,862.16 points. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened with a rise of 99.41 points, representing a 0.21% increase, bringing it to 47,982.31 points.

Lion Group Holding to Acquire Bitcoin with Convertible Bond Proceeds

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Lion Group Holding Ltd., a company listed on the Nasdaq, has announced the signing of an amendment to its securities purchase agreement. The company aims to raise a total of $9.984 million through convertible bonds. Of this amount, $8 million in net proceeds is earmarked for the acquisition of Bitcoin (BTC) to be used as corporate treasury reserves.

Riot Platforms Reports November 2025 Bitcoin Mining Output

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Riot Platforms, a company listed on Nasdaq, has released its unaudited production and operations update for November 2025. The report reveals that the company mined 428 BTC during the month, averaging a daily output of 14.3 BTC. Additionally, Riot Platforms sold 383 BTC in November, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to 19,368 BTC.

Digital Asset Holdings Secures $50 Million in Latest Funding Round

Binance News - According to Foresight News, blockchain company Digital Asset Holdings LLC has successfully raised $50 million in a new funding round. The investment was backed by prominent financial institutions including Bank of New York Mellon Corp., Nasdaq Inc., S&P Global, and iCapital. Based in New York, Digital Asset Holdings is known for developing the public blockchain Canton Network. This latest funding follows an earlier round this year where the company raised $135 million. The previous round was led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb Markets, with participation from market makers such as Citadel Securities, IMC, and Optiver.

Chicago Fed Predicts Stable U.S. Unemployment Rate for November

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the Chicago Federal Reserve anticipates that the unemployment rate in the United States will remain steady at approximately 4.4% for November.

Twenty One Capital to List on NYSE December 9 Under Ticker XXI

CoinPaprika - Twenty One Capital, the Bitcoin company led by Jack Mallers, will begin trading on the NYSE under ticker XXI on December 9.

New Wallet Withdraws Significant Bitcoin Amount from Galaxy Digital

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Onchain Lens monitoring revealed that a newly created wallet withdrew 538.42 BTC from Galaxy Digital, valued at $50.12 million, two hours ago.

Whale Withdraws Significant Ethereum Amount from CEX

Binance News - According to TechFlow, on December 4, a whale address identified as 0x97BD withdrew 10,000 ETH from a centralized exchange (CEX) two hours ago, as monitored by the on-chain analysis platform Lookonchain. The total holdings of this address now amount to 34,188 ETH.

Strategy's Stock Shows Rare Bullish Reversal Signal Amid Market Dynamics

Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, MicroStrategy's stock, MSTR, has exhibited a rare bullish reversal signal known as the "Abandoned Baby" on its daily chart. This technical pattern suggests that the ongoing downtrend may be losing momentum, potentially paving the way for a sharp rebound. The Abandoned Baby pattern is characterized by three candles: a long bearish candle, a small indecision candle that gaps lower, and a strong bullish candle that gaps higher, leaving the middle candle "abandoned." Analysts have noted the rarity and reliability of this pattern, likening it to a "unicorn" in market analysis.The emergence of the Abandoned Baby pattern follows a multimonth downtrend for MSTR, during which its stock price fell approximately 66% from its 2025 peak, reaching $155.61 on ...

Venezuelan Real Estate Market Embraces Cryptocurrency Transactions

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the Venezuelan real estate market is increasingly adopting Bitcoin (BTC) and the stablecoin USDT for property transactions. Fernando Di Jerónimo, president of the Caracas Metropolitan Chamber of Real Estate, confirmed that the use of cryptocurrencies in property deals has become frequent, particularly in upscale areas of the capital such as Chacao, Baruta, El Hatillo, and the commercial district of Las Mercedes. These transactions are conducted through cryptocurrency exchanges for instant payments, covering a range of properties from residential apartments to office buildings. Many of these deals are completed by overseas buyers through ...

Trader Opens Significant Leveraged Bitcoin Short Position

Binance News - According to PANews, monitoring by The Data Nerd revealed that 12 hours ago, trader 0x0dd initiated a threefold leveraged short position on Bitcoin, valued at approximately $92.75 million.

Ethereum News Today: ETH Price Gains Over 3.5%, Retakes $3.2K

Binance News - Key TakeawaysETH pushes back against $3,200, a key resistance levelTreasury demand collapse continues, with DAT purchases down 81% since AugustFalling wedge breakout points toward a potential $4,150 technical target if support holdsImmediate Market Update: ETH Reclaims $3,200ETH now hovers around $3,200, up 17% from its $2,620 local low on Nov. 21. The move helped Ethereum regain the $3,080–$3,200 zone where the 50-week and 100-week SMAs converge. A daily close above this range signals easing selling pressure and reinforces short-term bullish momentum.However, ETH still faces overhead resistance at the 200-period SMA, a level that has capped advances since Oct. 28. This region also aligns with a heavy on-chain cost basis cluster of 5.1 million ETH, according to ...

Galaxy Looks to Expand Institutional Staking Infra with Alluvial Acquisition

TheDefiant - Despite the acquisition, Liquid Collective will remain under the oversight of a non-profit foundation.

B HODL Increases Bitcoin Holdings

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, BTC treasury company B HODL has disclosed an addition of 2.17 BTC to its reserves. Following this acquisition, B HODL's total Bitcoin holdings have reached 157.211 BTC.

Argentina's YPF Considers Cryptocurrency Payments at Fuel Stations

Binance News - According to Odaily, Argentina's national oil company, YPF, is evaluating the possibility of accepting cryptocurrency payments for gasoline and diesel at its fuel stations.

Washington State Orders Coinme to Cease Operations and Refund Customers

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Washington state regulators have ordered Bitcoin ATM operator Coinme to halt its operations and return over $8 million in unclaimed funds to customers. The company is accused of treating unredeemed vouchers as revenue, violating money transmission regulations. The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a temporary cease-and-desist order and statement of charges, stating that Coinme's cryptocurrency purchase voucher system breached the state's Uniform Money Services Act. Between January 2023 and December 2024, Coinme allegedly accounted for $8.37 million in unredeemed customer vouchers as company revenue. ...

Twenty One Capital and Cantor Equity Partners Announce Merger Approval

Binance News - According to PANews, Twenty One Capital, Inc. and Cantor Equity Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEP) have announced that CEP shareholders approved the proposed business merger between the two companies during a special meeting held on December 3. The approval includes all related proposals concerning the merger. Following this shareholder approval and contingent upon the fulfillment or waiver of certain conditions outlined in the final prospectuses of both CEP and Twenty One, the merger and associated PIPE financing are expected to be completed around December 8, 2025. Upon completion of the transaction, the merged entity will operate under the name Twenty One Capital, Inc., with its Class A common stock anticipated to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange ...

Charles Schwab to launch bitcoin and ether trading in 2026

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.

BitMine buys 96,798 ETH worth $265 million in one week

CoinPaprika - BitMine Immersion purchased 96,798 ETH worth approximately $265 million, bringing total Ethereum holdings to 3.73 million tokens.

Ethereum Launches Fusaka Upgrade to Make Network More Scalable

TheDefiant - The upgrade introduces the PeerDAS system, helping Ethereum process more transactions while keeping fees low.

Crypto Markets Continue to Climb as Bitcoin Reclaims $93,000

TheDefiant - Nearly all top-20 tokens by market cap are in the green as the market continues its recovery.

Kamino Sparks Outcry After Blocking Loan Transfers to Jupiter Lend

TheDefiant - The second-largest protocol in the Solana ecosystem has manually blacklisted an address tied to a competing lending platform.

United Kingdom recognizes cryptocurrencies as property: digital asset law approved

Atlas21 - The new legislation grants bitcoin and digital assets the same legal status as traditional property, protecting ownership, inheritance, and recovery. The post United Kingdom recognizes cryptocurrencies as property: digital asset law approved appeared first on Atlas21.

UK Crypto Law: Digital Assets Now Legally Property After Royal Assent

CoinPaprika - UK crypto law receives royal assent, making digital assets legally recognised as personal property for the first time.

Kraken Acquires Backed Finance

TheDefiant - The centralized exchange is set to step further into the real-world asset space.

Bitcoin Recovers as Stocks Gain

Trustnodes - Bitcoin is up for the day above $90k after a dip to $84k following much speculation that MicroStrategy...

Kalshi, Polymarket Set New Volume Records in November

TheDefiant - Prediction markets are heating up as Polymarket briefly climbed to the No. 1 spot in the App Store’s sports category.

Poland Vetoes MiCA Crypto Bill Over Freedom Threats 2025

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.

Canaan launches BTC mining platform powered by renewable energy

Atlas21 - Canaan’s project aims to maximize the use of renewable energy in mining by synchronizing hash-rate demand with energy production through AI. The post Canaan launches BTC mining platform powered by renewable energy appeared first on Atlas21.

Europol dismantles Cryptomixer: €25 million and 12TB of data seized

Atlas21 - Major European operation targets bitcoin mixer: €25 million in BTC seized and servers shut down. The post Europol dismantles Cryptomixer: €25 million and 12TB of data seized appeared first on Atlas21.

Vanguard Opens Platform to Crypto ETFs

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.

Europe’s Crypto Crusade Rages On

TheDefiant - Europol shuts down another crypto mixer, while Coinbase reports a new all-time high in law enforcement information requests.

Strategy Sets Up $1.44 Billion Dividend Reserve

TheDefiant - The largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder says the reserve will cover dividends amid debate over its approach.

Trust Wallet Launches First In-Wallet Prediction Markets With Myriad

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.

Kraken Launches Market Participation Program

CoinPaprika - Kraken introduces equity-linked incentives for high-volume institutional traders to boost liquidity.

Ripple Secures MAS Approval for MPI License Expansion in Singapore

CoinPaprika - Ripple received MAS approval to expand its Major Payment Institution license in Singapore on December 1, 2025.

House Report Alleges Trump Crypto Empire Enables Foreign Influence

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.

Bitcoin Consolidates at $91,000 as Stocks and Gold Rally

TheDefiant - Altcoins trade mixed as the total crypto market capitalization dips 0.5% to $3.19 trillion.

Optimism CEO Teases New Enterprise Strategy

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.

Seven Deals Made up 50% of Q3 Crypto VC Activity: Galaxy

TheDefiant - The golden era of pre-seed crypto investing may be over, as most venture capital is now pouring into later-stage companies.

MegaETH to Refund USDm Pre-Deposits After Multisig Chaos

TheDefiant - The team promised to return funds to depositors after what it called “sloppy” execution of the pre-deposit bridge for its native stablecoin.

South Korea Expands Crypto Travel Rule to All Transactions

CoinPaprika - South Korea expands travel rule to sub-1M won crypto trades, adding bans on high-risk exchanges.

Bitcoin Hovers Above $91,000 With US Markets Closed for Thanksgiving

TheDefiant - Altcoins trade mixed as the total crypto market capitalization stands at $3.2 trillion.

Only the Biggest DAT Companies Will Survive, Bitwise Execs Warn

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.

Australia Unveils 2025 Digital Asset Laws for Investor Protection

CoinPaprika - The Australian government introduced a bill to regulate digital asset platforms and custody services under new financial licensing rules.

Dutch Firm Blockrise Gets MiCA License for Bitcoin-Backed Corporate Loans

CoinPaprika - Netherlands-based Blockrise secures MiCA license, enabling regulated Bitcoin custody and corporate loans across Europe.

Polymarket can now operate in US! Texas buys $5M BTC! MON up another 24%!

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 ...

Grayscale Files to Convert Zcash Trust into Spot ZEC ETF

TheDefiant - The move follows ZEC’s massive rally since late September.

Bitcoin Stabilizes Ahead of Thanksgiving

Trustnodes - Bitcoin's volatility has fallen recently and a lot more covered in this news of news section ahead of Thanksgiving tomorrow.

Robinhood and Susquehanna to Launch Futures Exchange in 2026

CoinPaprika - Robinhood and Susquehanna formed a joint venture to launch a CFTC-licensed futures and derivatives exchange in 2026.

TradeXYZ Crosses $500 Million in Daily Volume

TheDefiant - Tokenized equity trading on Hyperliquid is ramping up following the rollout of “growth mode,” which significantly reduced fees.

Texas Invests $5M in Bitcoin: First State ETF Purchase

CoinPaprika - Texas becomes the first U.S. state to buy $5M in Bitcoin ETF, with $10M total allocated.

First US Spot DOGE ETF Sees $1.4M in Day-One Volumes

TheDefiant - Grayscale’s spot Dogecoin ETF fell short of expectations on its launch day.

Polymarket Receives CFTC Approval to Operate in the United States

TheDefiant - The long-awaited Polymarket US has been cleared to launch.

Crypto is GREEN! MON launches at $3.9Billion FDV!

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 ...

Kraken Krak App Upgrade: Debit Card, Salary Deposits, 10% APY

CoinPaprika - Kraken rolled out a major upgrade to its Krak app, adding a debit card, salary deposits, and high-yield savings.

Metaplanet Secures $130M Bitcoin Loan for Holdings Expansion

CoinPaprika - Metaplanet drew $130 million from its Bitcoin-backed facility to buy more BTC.

Bitcoin Clears $88,000 After Trump-Xi Call

TheDefiant - Bitcoin and Ethereum gained on Monday as investors reacted to U.S.-China diplomatic developments.

RAIN Surges 120% After Biotech Firm Unveils $212M DAT Plans

TheDefiant - Enlivex will use a private placement to accumulate the native token of decentralized prediction market protocol Rain.

Monad Launches Mainnet, MON Trades Near ICO Price

TheDefiant - MON briefly surged 14% higher than its ICO price after listing across major CEXs, before retracing.

Monad EVM-Compatible Mainnet Goes Live November 2025

CoinPaprika - Monad s high-throughput EVM mainnet launches with 10,000 TPS and MON token distribution.

BitMine ETH Holdings Are Now at a Loss

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.

Bitcoiners vs. JP Morgan: Boycott Erupts Over Index Exclusion Threat

CoinPaprika - Bitcoin community targets JP Morgan boycott amid MSCI crypto treasury exclusion risks.

New Zealand Digital Currency Education in Schools from 2026

CoinPaprika - New Zealand integrates digital currency into financial literacy program for schools in 2026.

Bit Digital Q3 2025 Earnings: 33% Revenue Rise, ETH Holdings Hit $590M

CoinPaprika - Bit Digital reported $30.5 million in Q3 2025 revenue, up 33% from last year, driven by Ethereum staking and cloud services.

Bitcoin Hovers at $83k Ahead of Thanksgiving

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.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Attends Bitcoin PubKey Bar Opening

Trustnodes - The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made a surprise visit to the opening of a bitcoin pub, PubKey, in Washington DC on Thursday.

How Lynq Connects Crypto With Traditional Finance

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.

Coinbase Launches ETH USDC Loans on Base Morpho

CoinPaprika - Coinbase launched ETH-collateralized USDC loans for U.S. users on Base this week.

MegaETH Announces $250 Million Pre-Deposit Campaign

TheDefiant - The limited-access deposit bridge will open on November 25.

Polymarket Seeks $12 Billion Valuation After Record-Breaking Month

TheDefiant - October was Polymarket’s busiest month ever, with November on track to surpass those activity records.

DeFi Lending Hit New Record in Q3: Galaxy

TheDefiant - A new report from Galaxy Digital shows record borrowing reflects a mix of airdrops, new lending products, and crypto price gains.

#1 Mentions Market Trader @0xTyrael shares his Prediction Market strategies!

Decrypt - Against The Odds: Your Weekly insight into Prediction Markets & Sports Betting! - Hosted by @Tyler_Did_It & @Geebz - Today's Guest: @0xTyrael, the #1 Mentions Market Trader will be sharing their strategies and thoughts on prediction/mention market trading with us.

Crypto Market Holds Steady as Traders Digest Delayed US Jobs Report

TheDefiant - Bitcoin is trading below $91,000, with most large-caps flat or down today, despite somewhat positive jobs data from the U.S.

Bitcoin Unimpressed by Nvidia

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.

Metaplanet $150M Raise: Perpetual Preferred Equity for Bitcoin

CoinPaprika - Metaplanet announced a $150 million raise through Class B perpetual preferred equity on November 20.

BlackRock Registers Staked Ethereum ETF Trust

CoinPaprika - BlackRock registered the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware on November 19, 2025.

BlackRock Registers Staked Ethereum Trust

TheDefiant - The world’s largest asset manager is making preparations for a staked ETH ETF.

Kraken Reveals Confidential IPO Filing After Fresh $800M Raise

TheDefiant - The move comes after Kraken’s valuation reached $20 billion following an $800 million funding round.

Malaysia Crypto Mining Electricity Theft Costs $1.1B 2020-2024

CoinPaprika - Crypto mining electricity theft drains $1.1 billion from Malaysia's grid over four years.

Mt. Gox Bitcoin Transfer: $936M Moved in Latest Repayment Step

CoinPaprika - Mt. Gox moved 10,422.6 BTC worth $936 million to an unmarked wallet on Tuesday.

Paxos Labs and LayerZero Launch USDG0 to Expand Global Dollar Across DeFi

TheDefiant - The bridged stablecoin will initially roll out on Hyperliquid, followed by Plume and Aptos.

0xbow Raises $3.5 Million to Expand Privacy Pools

TheDefiant -

Rumoured Insider Bets on Polymarket Google Gemini Release

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.

Nearly 20% of Americans Would Prefer Crypto Over Gift Cards This Holiday Season: PayPal

TheDefiant - A new survey finds that younger adults are leading crypto adoption for gifting and shopping.

Ethereum Unveils New Technical Details about Interop Layer

TheDefiant - The Ethereum Interop Layer aims to let users and developers interact with all L2 networks as if they were a single chain.

El Salvador Buys 1,098 BTC for $100 Million in Market Dip

CoinPaprika - El Salvador purchased 1,098 BTC for $100 million over the past week amid a Bitcoin price decline.

Grayscale Files S-1 for Dogecoin ETF

CoinPaprika - Grayscale filed an S-1 registration statement for its Dogecoin Trust ETF with the SEC on November 13, 2025.

Bitcoin Falls to $93k as Market Red Continues

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%.

BitMine Appoints New CEO as ETH Treasury Tops $11 Billion

CoinPaprika - BitMine Immersion Technologies named Chi Tsang as CEO amid $11 billion ETH holdings surge.

Harvard Triples Bitcoin ETF Stake to $443 Million in Q3

CoinPaprika - Harvard Management Company reports 257% increase in Bitcoin ETF holdings to $442.8 million for Q3 2025.

UFC Polymarket Deal: Real-Time Prediction Scoreboard in 2026

CoinPaprika - UFC signs multi-year deal with Polymarket to integrate prediction markets into broadcasts.

Luxembourg Sovereign Wealth Fund Bitcoin Allocation: 1% to BTC in 2025

CoinPaprika - Luxembourg FSIL invests €7 million in Bitcoin as first European sovereign allocation in November 2025.

Repo Rates Decouple From Fed

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.

Taiwan Launches Bitcoin Reserve Study

CoinPaprika - Taiwan s Central Bank starts a formal review to add Bitcoin to national reserves.

Finland Targets 100,000 Crypto Tax Evaders with Tighter Tracking

CoinPaprika - Finland s tax office ramps up crypto profit tracking after 100,000 citizens skipped 2024 declarations.

Bitcoin and Stocks Ease Gains as CoreWeave Dives

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.

Bitcoin Recovers as Stocks Green

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%.

Hong Kong Launches Multi-Currency "Digitally Native" Bonds

CoinPaprika - Hong Kong's blockchain bond issuance advances its position as Asia's crypto asset hub.

JPMorgan Bitcoin ETF IBIT Holdings Rise 64% to $343M 2025

CoinPaprika - JPMorgan boosts BlackRock IBIT Bitcoin ETF holdings 64% to $343 million in Q3 2025 filing.

South Korea Mulls North Korea Sanctions Crypto Theft 2025

CoinPaprika - South Korea considers North Korea sanctions over crypto theft in 2025 amid U.S. actions.

Ripple Secures $500M Funding, Valuation Reaches $40 Billion

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.

Madras High Court Declares XRP Legal Property in India

CoinPaprika - Indian court granted legal property status to XRP in a ruling blocking exchange asset redistribution.

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York

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.

Tokyo Firm Metaplanet Taps Bitcoin Treasury for $100M Loan

CoinPaprika - Metaplanet executed a $100 million Bitcoin-collateralized loan representing 3 percent of its 30,823 BTC treasury.

Kraken Opens Crypto-Collateral Futures to EU Traders

CoinPaprika - Kraken launched crypto-collateralized perpetual futures for EU traders under MiFID II and MiCA frameworks.

Lava Raises $200M, Launches Bitcoin Loans at 5% Interest

CoinPaprika - Lava raised $200 million and launched Bitcoin-backed loans with 5 percent fixed interest rates.

GME Shortseller Turns on Anson as Tradfi Dirt Spills Out

Trustnodes - The hedgies got done, but now four years on court drama has began with Andrew Left of Citron Research, who lost 100% shorting GME during the squeeze, blaming Anson Funds for what SEC and DOJ allege are dirty dealings.

Standard Chartered CEO Says All Money Will Be Digital

CoinPaprika - Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters said all transactions will settle on blockchains and all money will become digital.

Web3 Funding Reaches $3.9B in October, Second-Highest Ever

CoinPaprika - Web3 secured $3.877 billion in funding in October 2025, driven by three companies that took over 70% of the total.

Japan’s New Experiment: Bitcoin Mining Directly Powers Grid Efficiency and Resilience

CoinPaprika - Japan launches national Bitcoin mining pilot, using Canaan's hydro-cooled rigs to absorb surplus renewable energy and balance utility grid loads.

Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP on November 1, 2025—Expected Net Supply Increase of $500–750M

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.

The Bitcoin ETFs Sold the Dip

Trustnodes - The US bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $470 million on Wednesday while bitcoin's price fell from $113k to currently trade at $108k.

Trump Xi Tariff Cuts 2025: US-China Deal Impacts Crypto Markets

CoinPaprika - Trump and Xi agreed to reduce tariffs from 57% to 47% during APEC summit in Busan.

The Magic Seven Are Now Worth More Than the GDP of the Entire EU

Trustnodes - Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook are now worth a combined $20 trillion, more than the GDP of the entire European Union which is currently at $19.4 trillion.

Germany AfD Bitcoin Reserve Motion: Party Proposes National Crypto Strategy

CoinPaprika - AfD, Germany's second-largest party, filed a motion for a national Bitcoin reserve.

France Debates 2% Bitcoin Reserve Bill

CoinPaprika - France considers bill to buy 2% of Bitcoin supply and create strategic BTC reserve.

IBM Enters Crypto with Institutional Haven Platform

CoinPaprika - IBM's Digital Asset Haven targets institutions with crypto services by Q4 2025.

China's Ant Group's AntCoin Filing Signals Crypto Ambitions

CoinPaprika - Ant Group files AntCoin and blockchain trademarks in Hong Kong.

A new kids’ show will come with a crypto wallet when it debuts this fall

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 […]

Researchers accuse North Korea of $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist

TechCrunch - North Korea is behind the massive crypto hack, according to several blockchain monitoring firms and a well-known researcher

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin becomes World and shows new iris-scanning Orb to prove your humanity

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 […]

Aptos CEO Mo Shaikh shares his journey to web3 and market opportunities in Asia and Middle East

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.

South Korean tech giant Naver launches crypto wallet in partnership with Chiliz

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 […]

Global crypto firms turn to Hong Kong for refuge — and opportunity

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 […]

Vana plans to let users rent out their Reddit data to train AI

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 […]

Nine crypto VCs on why Q1 investments were so hot and how it compares to previous bull market

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 […]