HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round

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2025. Dec. 24. 12:32

HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round The HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV aims will invest in blockchain infrastructure and applications with real-world use cases.

Gold knocks on a door that's been shut for 50 years as bitcoin tests a defining support

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2025. Dec. 24. 12:03

Gold knocks on a door that's been shut for 50 years as bitcoin tests a defining support Measured against U.S. money supply, gold is back at levels that marked major historical peaks, while bitcoin retraces toward a key cycle floor.

Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity

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2025. Dec. 24. 10:56

Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity The crypto payments app joins a growing group of regulated firms as stablecoin transfers gain traction as a cross-border alternative.

Polymarket points to third-party login tool after users report account breaches

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2025. Dec. 24. 10:20

Polymarket points to third-party login tool after users report account breaches The platform attributed the incident to a third-party login provider, which several users speculated was Magic Labs, a popular tool for email-based logins.

Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms

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2025. Dec. 24. 10:02

Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms A year-end options expiry for bitcoin is suppressing volatility just as macro and risk-asset positioning turns supportive for a higher price.

Bitcoin continues to slip against gold, testing the 'safe haven' trade

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2025. Dec. 24. 06:55

Bitcoin continues to slip against gold, testing the 'safe haven' trade Gold is rallying on rate cut expectations and geopolitical risk, while bitcoin has struggled to hold key psychological levels and remains sensitive to the same forces that tend to hit equities and other risk assets.

ETH, SOL, ADA slump as bitcoin weakness lingers despite record stocks jump

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2025. Dec. 24. 06:11

ETH, SOL, ADA slump as bitcoin weakness lingers despite record stocks jump Investors are showing increased risk aversion, with significant outflows from crypto investment products last week.

Dogecoin loses $0.13 floor as derivatives positioning signals bigger swings ahead

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2025. Dec. 24. 05:14

Dogecoin loses $0.13 floor as derivatives positioning signals bigger swings ahead The $0.13 level is crucial; if Dogecoin can reclaim it, a short-covering bounce is possible, but failure may lead to further declines.

XRP weakens after losing support, with $1.85 next in focus

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2025. Dec. 24. 05:10

XRP weakens after losing support, with $1.85 next in focus XRP's price action was characterized by high volume at resistance, suggesting larger players were selling into strength.

‘Most important tokenholder rights debate’: Aave faces identity crisis

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2025. Dec. 23. 21:09

‘Most important tokenholder rights debate’: Aave faces identity crisis The Aave community has become sharply divided over control of the protocol’s brand and related assets, intensifying an ongoing dispute over the relationship between the DAO and Aave Labs.

Bitcoin to rebound sharply as gold hits $5,000 in 2026, VanEck manager says

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2025. Dec. 23. 20:25

Bitcoin to rebound sharply as gold hits $5,000 in 2026, VanEck manager says VanEck's David Schassler expects gold and bitcoin to rebound sharply as investor demand for hard assets is expected to rise.

Bitcoin will be 'top performer' in 2026 after getting crushed this year, says VanEck

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2025. Dec. 23. 20:25

Bitcoin will be 'top performer' in 2026 after getting crushed this year, says VanEck VanEck's David Schassler expects gold and bitcoin to rebound sharply as investor demand for hard assets is expected to rise.

Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress

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2025. Dec. 23. 18:40

Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress The Central American country’s economy is projected to grow 4% this year, the IMF said.

Bitcoin slips, crypto stocks suffer steep declines, as tax-loss selling drives action, analysts say

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2025. Dec. 23. 18:38

Bitcoin slips, crypto stocks suffer steep declines, as tax-loss selling drives action, analysts say Digital asset treasury companies — the year's worst performers — were also hardest hit on Tuesday.

JPMorgan’s institutional crypto push could boost rivals like Coinbase, Bullish, analysts say

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2025. Dec. 23. 18:08

JPMorgan’s institutional crypto push could boost rivals like Coinbase, Bullish, analysts say The Wall Street giant's move — should it come to pass — would further legitimize crypto and increase distribution channels, said ClearStreet's Owan Lau.

AI trade isn’t dead: An inside look into Wall Street's lucrative data center deals

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2025. Dec. 23. 17:41

AI trade isn’t dead: An inside look into Wall Street's lucrative data center deals Megawatts are still trading hands, and the AI trade is very much alive, according to investment banker Joe Nardini, as miners pivot to HPC and buyers chase scarce power.

Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026

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2025. Dec. 23. 17:21

Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026 Bank of Russia outlined a new framework intended to let retail and qualified investors buy crypto under defined tests and caps by 2027.

Crypto exchange Bybit to restrict access for Japanese users as regulatory pressure mounts

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2025. Dec. 23. 17:04

Crypto exchange Bybit to restrict access for Japanese users as regulatory pressure mounts The announcement comes just days after Bybit said it had returned to the U.K.

Aptos' APT declines amid slump in wider crypto markets

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2025. Dec. 23. 16:52

Aptos' APT declines amid slump in wider crypto markets APT declined on heavy volume as the CoinDesk 20 index fell 2.8%.

Solana treasury-focused Upexi files for up to $1 billion capital raise

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2025. Dec. 23. 16:30

Solana treasury-focused Upexi files for up to $1 billion capital raise The company manages a portfolio of consumer brands and holds about 2 million SOL, making it the fourth-largest solana treasury of any public company.

Bitcoin still hasn't hit $100,000 when adjusted for inflation: Galaxy's Alex Thorn

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2025. Dec. 23. 16:28

Bitcoin still hasn't hit $100,000 when adjusted for inflation: Galaxy's Alex Thorn The crypto merchant bank's head of research said bitcoin's price in 2020 dollar terms peaked out this year at $99,848.

ECB gains backing from Council of EU for caps on digital euro holdings

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2025. Dec. 23. 15:57

ECB gains backing from Council of EU for caps on digital euro holdings Concerned that a CBDC will drain funds from traditional banks, regulators are considering caps on how much digital euro citizens can hold to ensure it's purely for payments.

Filecoin drops as bears test support

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:55

Filecoin drops as bears test support The storage token faced selling pressure at the $1.33 resistance level while institutions accumulated on the dips.

Bitcoin bulls eye possible tailwind as U.S. dollar index continues to leg lower

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:47

Bitcoin bulls eye possible tailwind as U.S. dollar index continues to leg lower Metals and other hard assets continue their surge to new records as the greenback stumbles, but crypto has not responded.

XRP holders can now earn yield without selling their tokens

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:34

XRP holders can now earn yield without selling their tokens Flare's earnXRP is a simple way to put tokens to work while staying fully exposed to XRP's price action.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap Drops 3.7% as All Index Constituents Decline

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:09

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap Drops 3.7% as All Index Constituents Decline Internet Computer (ICP) was also an underperformer, down 2% from Monday.

Polkadot's DOT slips 4.5% as token underperforms wider crypto markets

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:01

Polkadot's DOT slips 4.5% as token underperforms wider crypto markets DOT is facing pressure as it tries to retake the $1.76 support/resistance level.

Crypto exchanges brace for pressure as banks like JPMorgan enter spot trading

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2025. Dec. 23. 14:00

Crypto exchanges brace for pressure as banks like JPMorgan enter spot trading The national banks regulator OCC released a statement signaling a shift in rules that will have significant crypto market consequences across the United States.

BNB slips toward $850 as market pullback weighs on token

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2025. Dec. 23. 13:58

BNB slips toward $850 as market pullback weighs on token The decline comes as bitcoin sank back to $87,000 in Tuesday trade.

Amplify ETFs targeting stablecoin and tokenization sectors open for trade

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2025. Dec. 23. 13:28

Amplify ETFs targeting stablecoin and tokenization sectors open for trade The two funds — STBQ and TKNQ — each come with a 69 basis point expense ratio.

Bitcoin's growing roadblock: The trendline from $126,000 limits gains

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2025. Dec. 23. 11:53

Bitcoin's growing roadblock: The trendline from $126,000 limits gains Trendline from record highs capped BTC's recovery attempt Monday.

Crypto Markets Today: Cardano-based NIGHT crashes, ZEC, XMR also drop

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2025. Dec. 23. 11:29

Crypto Markets Today: Cardano-based NIGHT crashes, ZEC, XMR also drop Most tokens that debuted this year are trading below their initial valuations.

Strategy's increased dollar buffer covers more than 2 years of dividend obligations

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2025. Dec. 23. 10:55

Strategy's increased dollar buffer covers more than 2 years of dividend obligations The company expanded its USD buffer runway beyond 2027, supporting dividends and reduces refinancing risk ahead of the next bitcoin halving.

Miner capitulation is a contrarian signal, indicates renewed bitcoin momentum, VanEck says

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2025. Dec. 23. 10:09

Miner capitulation is a contrarian signal, indicates renewed bitcoin momentum, VanEck says VanEck data shows declining bitcoin mining activity has historically preceded strong returns in bitcoin.

Bitcoin trails polar opposites, Gold and Copper, as the 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets

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2025. Dec. 23. 07:55

Bitcoin trails polar opposites, Gold and Copper, as the 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets Gold and copper have outperformed other major assets this year, with gold rallying more than copper.

Bitcoin trails polar opposites, gold and copper, as 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets

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2025. Dec. 23. 07:55

Bitcoin trails polar opposites, gold and copper, as 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets Gold and copper have outperformed other major assets this year, with gold rallying more than copper.

Bitcoin trails gold and copper, as 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets

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2025. Dec. 23. 07:55

Bitcoin trails gold and copper, as 'fear and AI' trade lifts tangible assets Gold and copper have outperformed other major assets this year, with gold rallying more than copper.

Aave falls 18% over week as dispute pulls down token deeper than major crypto tokens

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2025. Dec. 23. 06:45

Aave falls 18% over week as dispute pulls down token deeper than major crypto tokens The move added to selling pressure that had already been building since the governance proposal moved to a Snapshot vote.

Bitcoin heads for its worst Q4 since 2018 as traders see further fatigue

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2025. Dec. 23. 05:06

Bitcoin heads for its worst Q4 since 2018 as traders see further fatigue Data from CoinGlass shows bitcoin is down more than 22% so far in the fourth quarter, making 2025 one of the weakest year-end periods outside of major bear markets.

Bitcoin heads for its worst Q4 since 2018 as traders predict further declines

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2025. Dec. 23. 05:06

Bitcoin heads for its worst Q4 since 2018 as traders predict further declines Data from CoinGlass shows bitcoin is down more than 22% so far in the fourth quarter, making 2025 one of the weakest year-end periods outside of major bear markets.

Dogecoin breaks short-term support, eyes lower demand zone

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2025. Dec. 23. 04:38

Dogecoin breaks short-term support, eyes lower demand zone Trading volume surged to 721 million tokens, indicating active repositioning rather than thin price movement.

XRP struggles near $1.90 as mixed technical signals emerge

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2025. Dec. 23. 04:34

XRP struggles near $1.90 as mixed technical signals emerge Price action remained contained within a relatively tight range, with total volatility of about 2.7%, reflecting indecision rather than capitulation.

Bitcoin slips below $88,000 as traders brace for $28.5 billion Deribit options expiry

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2025. Dec. 22. 20:46

Bitcoin slips below $88,000 as traders brace for $28.5 billion Deribit options expiry Crypto continues to lose ground ahead of this week's record options expiration, while defensive positioning and thinning liquidity suggest caution into 2026.

Crypto prices again muted as gold surges to new record, U.S. stocks advance

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2025. Dec. 22. 17:45

Crypto prices again muted as gold surges to new record, U.S. stocks advance Bitcoin for the moment was unable to hold the $90,000 level reached prior to the U.S. market open.

BNB at $860 lags broader market as scrutiny of Binance grows

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2025. Dec. 22. 17:32

BNB at $860 lags broader market as scrutiny of Binance grows An FT report alleged Binance failed to stop suspicious transactions, despite agreeing to pay $4.3 billion to settle a U.S. criminal case in 2023.

Coinbase agrees to buy The Clearing Company to deepen prediction markets push

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2025. Dec. 22. 17:01

Coinbase agrees to buy The Clearing Company to deepen prediction markets push The deal brings a team with specialized experience building event-based trading systems, including veterans from Polymarket and Kalshi.

ETHZilla sells $74.5 million of ether in effort to trim debt load

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2025. Dec. 22. 16:53

ETHZilla sells $74.5 million of ether in effort to trim debt load This is the company's second sale of part of its ETH treasury, following a $40 million sale in October to fund share repurchases.

U.S. bipartisan lawmakers draw up tax bill with stablecoin and staking relief

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2025. Dec. 22. 16:18

U.S. bipartisan lawmakers draw up tax bill with stablecoin and staking relief New House proposal would exempt some stablecoin payments from capital gains taxes and allow stakers to defer income recognition for up to five years.

BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump

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2025. Dec. 22. 16:01

BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump The world's largest asset manager is promoting its underperforming bitcoin fund over higher-fee winners, signaling long-term commitment.

CME loses top spot to Binance in bitcoin futures open interest as institutional demand wanes

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2025. Dec. 22. 15:46

CME loses top spot to Binance in bitcoin futures open interest as institutional demand wanes Behind the move is a sharp narrowing in the profitability of the basis trade, in which traders attempt to capture a spread by buying spot bitcoin while selling BTC futures.

Filecoin climbs after breaking above $1.29 resistance zone

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2025. Dec. 22. 15:07

Filecoin climbs after breaking above $1.29 resistance zone Technical momentum built as institutional flows drove price through key resistance levels amid an 87% volume surge above average.

The clock is ticking for crypto tax loss harvesting

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2025. Dec. 22. 14:35

The clock is ticking for crypto tax loss harvesting Investors might be able to take advantage of the recent crypto market downturn in order to lower their taxable income.

JPMorgan weighs crypto trading for institutions amid growing demand

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2025. Dec. 22. 14:22

JPMorgan weighs crypto trading for institutions amid growing demand The largest U.S. bank is exploring spot and derivatives services for hedge funds and pensions as regulatory clarity improves, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

Hut 8’s AI data center deal is bigger than meets the eye: Benchmark lifts price target to $85

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2025. Dec. 22. 14:13

Hut 8’s AI data center deal is bigger than meets the eye: Benchmark lifts price target to $85 Shares of the bitcoin miner jumped higher last week on its $7 billion pact with Google-backed Fluidstack.

BitMine buys $300 million in ether, crossing 4 million ETH treasury milestone

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2025. Dec. 22. 14:12

BitMine buys $300 million in ether, crossing 4 million ETH treasury milestone Thomas Lee's ETH treasury firm acquired nearly 99,000 tokens last week as crypto markets slid.

Prediction markets beat Wall Street in forecasting inflation, Kalshi says

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2025. Dec. 22. 14:00

Prediction markets beat Wall Street in forecasting inflation, Kalshi says Kalshi's markets aggregate information from diverse traders with financial incentives, creating a "wisdom of the crowd" effect, the platform said.

Prediction markets may offer a tax loophole for gamblers under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Coinbase says

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:59

 Prediction markets may offer a tax loophole for gamblers under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Coinbase says A tax change in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill may steer gamblers toward blockchain-based prediction markets to reduce their IRS bill, Coinbase said.

Aptos Gains 4.5% to $1.63, outpacing broader crypto market

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:32

Aptos Gains 4.5% to $1.63, outpacing broader crypto market The APT token has support at $1.59 and resistance at $1.65.

Stock market's Santa tradition offers hope to battered Bitcoin bulls

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:19

Stock market's Santa tradition offers hope to battered Bitcoin bulls A time-honored Wall Street pattern could bring relief to battered BTC bulls as the year end nears.

Strategy boosted cash reserve by $748 million last week

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:16

Strategy boosted cash reserve by $748 million last week Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the funds entirely by sales of common stock.

Strategy pauses bitcoin buys, boosting cash reserve by $748 million last week

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:16

Strategy pauses bitcoin buys, boosting cash reserve by $748 million last week Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the funds entirely by sales of common stock.

Bitcoin reclaims $90,000, but risk of U.S. trading day awaits

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2025. Dec. 22. 13:11

Bitcoin reclaims $90,000, but risk of U.S. trading day awaits Futures open interest rose steadily as BTC pushed higher, climbing toward $60 billion across major venues.

Bitcoin isn’t under quantum threat yet, but upgrade could take 5-10 years

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2025. Dec. 22. 12:18

Bitcoin isn’t under quantum threat yet, but upgrade could take 5-10 years Even if quantum machines capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography are decades away, the work required to update software, infrastructure and user behavior would be measured in years, not months.

Aave slides as community debates over who controls the brand

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2025. Dec. 22. 12:12

Aave slides as community debates over who controls the brand A dispute over who controls Aave’s brand and online assets has moved to a vote, sending the token sharply lower.

Boxing Day bonanza: $27 billion in bitcoin, ether options set for year-end reset

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2025. Dec. 22. 10:14

Boxing Day bonanza: $27 billion in bitcoin, ether options set for year-end reset The expiration involves over 50% of Deribit's total open interest, with a bullish bias indicated by a put-call ratio of 0.38.

Bullish bitcoin plays on Bitfinex swell to highest since early 2024

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2025. Dec. 22. 10:06

Bullish bitcoin plays on Bitfinex swell to highest since early 2024 Margin long positions continue to climb, signaling strong conviction despite bitcoin’s weakness.

Uniswap vote, U.S. GDP: Crypto Week Ahead

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2025. Dec. 22. 09:16

Uniswap vote, U.S. GDP: Crypto Week Ahead Your look at what's coming in the week starting Dec. 22.

Uniswap token burn moves closer to reality as 99% voters favor ‘fee switch’ proposal

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2025. Dec. 22. 07:41

Uniswap token burn moves closer to reality as 99% voters favor ‘fee switch’ proposal The protocol’s “UNIfication” proposal has already crossed quorum, with more than 69 million UNI tokens voting in favor and virtually no opposition as of Monday.

Hong Kong proposes new rules to tap insurance capital into cryptocurrencies

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2025. Dec. 22. 07:28

Hong Kong proposes new rules to tap insurance capital into cryptocurrencies Public consultation on the proposal will occur from February to April 2025, with legislative submissions expected later that year.

Binance opens up ways for users to generate income using ETH options

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2025. Dec. 22. 06:00

Binance opens up ways for users to generate income using ETH options Binance has opened up ether options to all users, allowing them to earn passive income.

Dogecoin slips below $0.129 as range support gives way

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2025. Dec. 22. 05:37

Dogecoin slips below $0.129 as range support gives way Despite attempts to rebound, selling interest kept pressure on the downside, leaving DOGE in a technically vulnerable position.

XRP weakens after repeated price-action failures near $1.95

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2025. Dec. 22. 05:27

XRP weakens after repeated price-action failures near $1.95 A loss of $1.77 could lead to a significant drop, with the next major support around $0.80.

Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why bitcoin’s outlook is so uncertain in 2026

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2025. Dec. 21. 21:25

Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why bitcoin’s outlook is so uncertain in 2026 Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn says options markets, falling volatility and macro risks make next year hard to forecast even as the firm keeps a bullish long-term view.

Incoming voter on interest rate policy, Cleveland Fed's Hammack says no more cuts

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2025. Dec. 21. 15:11

Incoming voter on interest rate policy, Cleveland Fed's Hammack says no more cuts "My base case is that we can stay here for some period of time," Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack told the WSJ.

Fed’s Hammack tilts hawkish on rates, questions CPI drop as distorted

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2025. Dec. 21. 15:11

Fed’s Hammack tilts hawkish on rates, questions CPI drop as distorted "My base case is that we can stay here for some period of time," Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack told the WSJ.

‘DeFi is dead’: Maple Finance’s CEO says onchain markets will swallow Wall Street

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2025. Dec. 21. 14:00

‘DeFi is dead’: Maple Finance’s CEO says onchain markets will swallow Wall Street The Maple Finance CEO says institutions will stop distinguishing between DeFi and TradFi as private credit moves onchain, and stablecoins process $50 trillion in payments.

Tom Lee responds to controversy surrounding Fundstrat’s differing bitcoin outlooks

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2025. Dec. 20. 21:30

Tom Lee responds to controversy surrounding Fundstrat’s differing bitcoin outlooks A debate on X over seemingly conflicting bitcoin forecasts from Fundstrat analysts drew a response from Tom Lee, highlighting differing mandates and time horizons.

Uniswap’s UNI Jumps 19% as governance vote to activate protocol fees opens

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2025. Dec. 20. 20:07

Uniswap’s UNI Jumps 19% as governance vote to activate protocol fees opens UNI jumped after voting began on a proposal to activate Uniswap protocol fees, while broader crypto markets traded quietly.

VanEck's new Avalanche ETF filing to include staking rewards for AVAX investors

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2025. Dec. 20. 19:08

VanEck's new Avalanche ETF filing to include staking rewards for AVAX investors The fund will use Coinbase Crypto Services as its initial staking provider and pay a 4% service fee, with rewards accruing to the fund and reflected in its net asset value.

Ethereum’s ‘Glamsterdam’ upgrade aims to fix MEV fairness

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2025. Dec. 20. 19:00

Ethereum’s ‘Glamsterdam’ upgrade aims to fix MEV fairness The full scope of Glamsterdam has not yet been finalized, but developers are targeting it to go live in 2026.

Hilbert Group buys Enigma Nordic in $32 million deal to boost crypto trading edge

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2025. Dec. 20. 18:00

Hilbert Group buys Enigma Nordic in $32 million deal to boost crypto trading edge The deal includes performance-based earn-outs contingent on Enigma's strategies generating $40 million in net income.

Crypto user loses $50 million in 'address poisoning' scam

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2025. Dec. 20. 17:43

Crypto user loses $50 million in 'address poisoning' scam The scammer sent a small "dust" amount to the victim's transaction history, causing the victim to copy the address and send $50M to the scammer's address.

Brazil’s Gen Z drives crypto boom as stablecoins, income tokens surge

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2025. Dec. 20. 15:59

Brazil’s Gen Z drives crypto boom as stablecoins, income tokens surge Digital fixed-income products are experiencing rapid growth, with $325 million distributed on Mercado Bitcoin's platform in 2025.

Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer: Expect lame 2026 as four-year bitcoin cycle appears intact

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2025. Dec. 20. 15:00

Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer: Expect lame 2026 as four-year bitcoin cycle appears intact The director of global macro at the asset management giant remains a secular bull on bitcoin, but isn't optimistic about the next year.

Bitcoin’s quantum debate is resurfacing, and markets are starting to notice

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2025. Dec. 20. 14:00

Bitcoin’s quantum debate is resurfacing, and markets are starting to notice Quantum computing is not currently an existential threat to Bitcoin, but as capital becomes more institutional and long-term, even distant risks require clearer answers.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF a true rarity: massive inflows even with negative performance

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2025. Dec. 20. 14:00

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF a true rarity: massive inflows even with negative performance "If you can do $25 billion in bad year, imagine the flow potential in good year," said Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF racks up $25 billion in yearly inflows despite BTC price slump

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2025. Dec. 20. 14:00

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF racks up $25 billion in yearly inflows despite BTC price slump "If you can do $25 billion in bad year, imagine the flow potential in good year," said Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas

Gold wins the debasement trade in 2025, but it is not the full story

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2025. Dec. 20. 13:00

Gold wins the debasement trade in 2025, but it is not the full story U.S. bitcoin ETF AUM fell less than 4% despite a 36% price correction from the October high.

The UK’s crypto rulebook is finally taking shape

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2025. Dec. 20. 12:00

The UK’s crypto rulebook is finally taking shape A long-awaited crypto regime in the U.K. is moving from theory to execution, even if firms must wait until 2027 for full clarity.

Crypto's closest ally in Congress, Sen. Lummis, is retiring next year

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2025. Dec. 19. 21:25

Crypto's closest ally in Congress, Sen. Lummis, is retiring next year The most tireless advocate of digital assets issues in the U.S. Senate said she's grown too tired to keep at it, leaving her Republican seat in play next year.

SBF's cohorts at FTX take last SEC hit, Ellison banned from company roles for decade

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2025. Dec. 19. 18:09

SBF's cohorts at FTX take last SEC hit, Ellison banned from company roles for decade Three of Sam Bankman-Fried's top lieutenants atop the former FTX empire — Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang and Nishad Singh — agreed to consent judgments.

Bitcoin gets 'base case' price target of $143,000 at Citigroup

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2025. Dec. 19. 16:53

Bitcoin gets 'base case' price target of $143,000 at Citigroup The Wall Street bank said its bitcoin forecast relies on further crypto ETF inflows and a continued rally in traditional equity markets.

Bitcoin battles $89,000 price ceiling as bulls try to break U.S. sell pattern

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2025. Dec. 19. 16:52

Bitcoin battles $89,000 price ceiling as bulls try to break U.S. sell pattern Bitcoin bulls are putting up a fight on Friday to break this week's choppy action that has capped all advances at around $90,000.

Foundation behind restaking protocol EigenLayer plans bigger rewards for active users

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2025. Dec. 19. 16:43

Foundation behind restaking protocol EigenLayer plans bigger rewards for active users An Incentives Committee would direct programmatic token emissions, focusing allocations on participants that secure AVSs and contribute to the EigenCloud ecosystem.

Federal Reserve moves toward narrower, crypto-driven take on master accounts

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2025. Dec. 19. 16:31

Federal Reserve moves toward narrower, crypto-driven take on master accounts The U.S. central bank has been mulling the idea of a "skinny" version of master accounts for firms that want payments access without the deeper Fed demands.

Citi trims crypto stock price targets after bitcoin's disappointing Q4

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2025. Dec. 19. 16:14

Citi trims crypto stock price targets after bitcoin's disappointing Q4 Circle remains the bank's top pick in the sector, with Bullish and Coinbase following.

Citi is still a believer in crypto stocks despite bitcoin being rocked to end the year

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2025. Dec. 19. 16:14

Citi is still a believer in crypto stocks despite bitcoin being rocked to end the year Circle remains the bank's top pick in the sector, with Bullish and Coinbase following.

Most Influential 2025's Honorable Mentions

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2025. Dec. 19. 15:11

Most Influential 2025's Honorable Mentions The crypto industry is ever-growing and ever-changing. It would be difficult to summarize it in 50 names. Here are a few final individuals and entities we wanted to make note of this year.

Most Influential: Luke Dashjr

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2025. Dec. 19. 15:00

Most Influential: Luke Dashjr The veteran Bitcoin developer is at the forefront of one of the most hotly-discussed debates in crypto — what the original blockchain network should be used for.

Most Influential: Jeff Yan

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2025. Dec. 19. 15:00

Most Influential: Jeff Yan Jeff Yan, founder of Hyperliquid, has quietly built a $308 billion volume DEX with over half a million users, influencing DeFi while avoiding public attention.

Most Influential: The Solana Developers

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2025. Dec. 19. 15:00

Most Influential: The Solana Developers Solana’s 2025 has proven that its builders and its culture continue to keep its ecosystem in crypto’s cultural zeitgeist.

Most Influential: Stani Kulechov

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2025. Dec. 19. 15:00

Most Influential: Stani Kulechov The Aave founder is bringing DeFi to the masses.

DraftKings enters prediction markets with CFTC-approved app for real-world events

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2025. Dec. 19. 14:55

DraftKings enters prediction markets with CFTC-approved app for real-world events The sports-betting giant enters the growing world of event contracts with CFTC-registered DraftKings Predictions in 38 states.

Wall Street bank JPMorgan says stablecoin market could grow to $600 billion by 2028

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2025. Dec. 19. 14:54

Wall Street bank JPMorgan says stablecoin market could grow to $600 billion by 2028 The bank said stablecoin growth is still mostly driven by crypto trading, and rising payments use may boost velocity more than supply.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Jumps 4.6% as All Constituents Trade Higher

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2025. Dec. 19. 14:14

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Jumps 4.6% as All Constituents Trade Higher Sui (SUI) gained 7% and Solana (SOL) rose 6.9%, leading the index higher.

Poland’s lower house approves crypto law again, sends vetoed bill back to Senate

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2025. Dec. 19. 14:09

Poland’s lower house approves crypto law again, sends vetoed bill back to Senate The Sejm passed the same version of the Crypto-Asset Market Act previously rejected by President Nawrocki, escalating political tensions.

Re-litigating the GENIUS Act Brings Risk and No Rewards

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2025. Dec. 19. 14:00

Re-litigating the GENIUS Act Brings Risk and No Rewards If bipartisan agreements like the GENIUS Act can be immediately reopened whenever an incumbent industry dislikes their competitive implications, legislative compromise becomes impossible, argues Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger.

Jump Trading sued for $4 billion in connection to Do Kwon’s Terra Labs collapse: WSJ

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2025. Dec. 19. 11:45

Jump Trading sued for $4 billion in connection to Do Kwon’s Terra Labs collapse: WSJ The administrator winding down what remains of Terraform is suing Jump Trading, accusing it of contributing to its demise while profiting illegally.

Oracle TikTok deal lifts AI mining stocks as bitcoin tags $88,000

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2025. Dec. 19. 11:44

Oracle TikTok deal lifts AI mining stocks as bitcoin tags $88,000 Oracle shares jumped 6% in pre-market on Friday as TikTok's U.S. agreement helped calm AI bubble fears after a volatile macro week.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin rallies on Japan rate hike as futures traders pile in

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2025. Dec. 19. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin rallies on Japan rate hike as futures traders pile in BTC rose to $88,000 after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates. The increase, seen as a potential risk-off trigger, failed to spark a flight into the yen.

Ripple expands institutional trading push with TJM partnership

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2025. Dec. 19. 10:27

Ripple expands institutional trading push with TJM partnership The deal is less about chasing returns and more about access to familiar market structures, regulated intermediaries and predictable settlement.

Coinbase files lawsuits in 3 states over attempts to regulate prediction markets

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2025. Dec. 19. 10:09

Coinbase files lawsuits in 3 states over attempts to regulate prediction markets The crypto exchange is taking legal action against Connecticut, Michigan and Illinois, Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal wrote on X.

Latest bitcoin bull turns bear, Fidelity director warns of year-long crypto winter

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2025. Dec. 19. 10:05

Latest bitcoin bull turns bear, Fidelity director warns of year-long crypto winter Fidelity’s global macro director, Jurien Timmer, has called the end of the latest bitcoin bull run, while highlighting gold’s continued bull market strength.

Metaplanet to start sponsored ADR program to woo over-the-counter U.S. investors

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2025. Dec. 19. 09:41

Metaplanet to start sponsored ADR program to woo over-the-counter U.S. investors The sponsored level I ADR listing strengthens U.S. investor access, settlement quality and market credibility, the company said.

Bybit returns to UK with 100 crypto trading pairs after 2-year break

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2025. Dec. 19. 08:59

Bybit returns to UK with 100 crypto trading pairs after 2-year break Bybit exited the U.K. in 2023 following a tightening of rules around the promotion and marketing of crypto services.

XRP higher after early dip as buyers step in near $1.80

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2025. Dec. 19. 05:04

XRP higher after early dip as buyers step in near $1.80 Institutional interest in Ripple-linked assets remains strong, though overall market participation is limited.

Bitcoin, ether pop higher as Japan rate hike lifts Asian risk appetite

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2025. Dec. 19. 04:44

Bitcoin, ether pop higher as Japan rate hike lifts Asian risk appetite Japan’s 10-year government bond yield briefly touched 2% for the first time since 2006 after the central bank lifted its benchmark rate.

Crypto breaks higher as BOJ decision clears a macro overhang

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2025. Dec. 19. 04:44

Crypto breaks higher as BOJ decision clears a macro overhang Japan’s 10-year government bond yield briefly touched 2% for the first time since 2006 after the central bank lifted its benchmark rate.

Bitcoin jumps above $87,000, yen slides as Bank of Japan hikes interest rates

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2025. Dec. 19. 03:52

Bitcoin jumps above $87,000, yen slides as Bank of Japan hikes interest rates The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%, the highest in nearly 30 years.

Senate confirms Trump crypto-friendly nominees to take over CFTC, FDIC

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2025. Dec. 19. 01:27

Senate confirms Trump crypto-friendly nominees to take over CFTC, FDIC In a package of confirmations, the U.S. Senate approved Mike Selig to lead the CFTC and Travis Hill to run the FDIC, both with major potential reach into crypto.

Altcoins plunge as bitcoin's $85,000 test triggers $550 million in liquidations

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2025. Dec. 18. 21:46

Altcoins plunge as bitcoin's $85,000 test triggers $550 million in liquidations Solana tumbled below $120 to its weakest price since April, while SUI, DOGE and ADA also fell sharply.

WhiteFiber signs 10-year, 40 MW colocation deal with Nscale valued at about $865 million

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2025. Dec. 18. 21:30

WhiteFiber signs 10-year, 40 MW colocation deal with Nscale valued at about $865 million The firm's Enovum unit will deliver 40 megawatts of critical IT load in two phases at a campus in Madison, North Carolina, under a 10-year agreement.

What if crypto's U.S. market structure effort just never gets there?

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2025. Dec. 18. 20:00

What if crypto's U.S. market structure effort just never gets there? Guessing the direction of Congress is akin to long-range weather prediction, with so many variables in play, and the industry's fate depends on a break in the storm.

XRP slumps as bitcoin once again falls back to $85,000 level after surge

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2025. Dec. 18. 19:56

XRP slumps as bitcoin once again falls back to $85,000 level after surge Crypto markets swung sharply Thursday following a softer-than-expected U.S. CPI print, which briefly lifted bitcoin above $89,000 during U.S. hours.

Polkadot's DOT Slips 2% on above average volume

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2025. Dec. 18. 19:17

Polkadot's DOT Slips 2% on above average volume The decline occurred on volume that was 35% above the token's 30-day average.

Filecoin price falls 1% after earlier strength, underperforms wider crypto markets

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2025. Dec. 18. 18:43

Filecoin price falls 1% after earlier strength, underperforms wider crypto markets The storage token hit an intraday high of $1.26 before selling off sharply to trade down on the day.

ECB’s Christine Lagarde shifts focus to digital euro rollout after holding rates

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2025. Dec. 18. 18:22

ECB’s Christine Lagarde shifts focus to digital euro rollout after holding rates With technical and preparatory work complete, the ECB pressed lawmakers to move quickly on Europe’s public digital currency amid global stablecoin concerns.

Bitcoin's 'realized cap' holds at record high over $1 trillion, casting doubt on four-year cycle

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2025. Dec. 18. 17:53

Bitcoin's 'realized cap' holds at record high over $1 trillion, casting doubt on four-year cycle A very supportive macro backdrop is being ignored for now, said Bitwise's Andre Dragosch.

Bitcoin bulls foiled again as price tumbles back to $86,000, giving up CPI gains and more

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2025. Dec. 18. 17:46

Bitcoin bulls foiled again as price tumbles back to $86,000, giving up CPI gains and more Far softer than expected inflation numbers Thursday morning had markets racing early, but some are questioning the data.

ICP extends recovery to rise above $3; trading volume increases without spiking

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2025. Dec. 18. 17:02

ICP extends recovery to rise above $3; trading volume increases without spiking Internet Computer pushed through the $3 level as steady buying demand lifted the token, with traders watching whether momentum can hold above former resistance.

Flood of new crypto ETPs expected in 2026, says Bitwise

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2025. Dec. 18. 16:41

Flood of new crypto ETPs expected in 2026, says Bitwise Streamlined SEC approval is a key factor behind that prediction, but Bloomberg’s James Seyffart warned many of the products will struggle to survive.

BONK drops 6.2% as elevated volume marks shift at key technical levels

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2025. Dec. 18. 16:34

BONK drops 6.2% as elevated volume marks shift at key technical levels Speculative token selling accelerated as heavy volume formed near resistance before a sustained pullback.

U.S. SEC aids brokers on crypto custody, looks more closely at ATS activity

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2025. Dec. 18. 16:20

U.S. SEC aids brokers on crypto custody, looks more closely at ATS activity In its ongoing series of staff statements to illuminate the regulator's view on crypto matters, the Securities and Exchange Commission touched on broker custody.

CF Benchmarks views bitcoin as portfolio staple, projects $1.4 million price target by 2035

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2025. Dec. 18. 16:00

CF Benchmarks views bitcoin as portfolio staple, projects $1.4 million price target by 2035 The index provider applies capital market models to bitcoin, arguing institutional adoption supports long-term valuations and structured portfolio allocation.

Crypto for Advisors: Predictions for 2026

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2025. Dec. 18. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: Predictions for 2026 Pantera Capital's Paul Veradittakit shares his 2026 crypto predictions: RWA tokenization, AI security advances, a big IPO wave, and the shift to institutional adoption.

Gold, silver shine in debasement trade as bitcoin is left behind

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2025. Dec. 18. 15:40

Gold, silver shine in debasement trade as bitcoin is left behind JPMorgan analysts in October said investors betting on currency devaluation would lift precious metals and bitcoin, but only one of those trades has worked.

DAWN raises $13M to expand decentralized broadband networks

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2025. Dec. 18. 15:39

DAWN raises $13M to expand decentralized broadband networks The decentralized wireless protocol plans U.S. expansion and new international deployments as investors back a user-owned alternative to legacy internet providers.

Coinbase shares rise as ‘ambitious expansion’ wins analyst praise

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2025. Dec. 18. 15:12

Coinbase shares rise as ‘ambitious expansion’ wins analyst praise The event marked a milestone that broadens the platform’s reach across new and traditional assets, the analysts said.

Most Influential: Javier Pérez-Tasso

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2025. Dec. 18. 15:00

Most Influential: Javier Pérez-Tasso Pérez-Tasso brought Swift into the blockchain age.

PayPal to use PYUSD stablecoin to fund AI infrastructure through USD.AI

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2025. Dec. 18. 15:00

PayPal to use PYUSD stablecoin to fund AI infrastructure through USD.AI The move links PayPal’s dollar-pegged token to onchain funding for GPUs and data centers, supported by a $1 billion customer incentive program.

Most Influential: Dennis Porter

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2025. Dec. 18. 15:00

Most Influential: Dennis Porter When it seemed like many of the states came up with the same bitcoin reserve idea at the same time, a campaign driven by Porter deserves some credit for that tide.

Most Influential: Gilles Roth

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2025. Dec. 18. 15:00

Most Influential: Gilles Roth Led by Finance Minister Gilles Roth, Luxembourg in the second half of 2025 became the first of the 20-member eurozone to invest in bitcoin.

Most Influential: Sam Altman

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2025. Dec. 18. 15:00

Most Influential: Sam Altman OpenAI founder Sam Altman brought artificial intelligence into every corner of people’s lives this year, from the way they work to the way they play. AI has already radically transformed the crypto ecosystem in both good ways and bad, guiding trading decisions, aiding developers, and making hackers more efficient.

Most Influential: Will and Dan Roberts

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2025. Dec. 18. 15:00

Most Influential: Will and Dan Roberts The co-founders and co-CEOs of IREN Limited have transformed the bitcoin mining firm into an AI infrastructure powerhouse.

Bitcoin treasury firm KindlyMD puts share buyback program in place

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2025. Dec. 18. 14:56

Bitcoin treasury firm KindlyMD puts share buyback program in place The continued plunge in NAKA's share price has left the company valued at a steep decline to the value of its bitcoin holdings.

Trump Media stock surges 25% on merger agreement with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies

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2025. Dec. 18. 14:32

Trump Media stock surges 25% on merger agreement with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies Trump Media and Technology Group has more than 11,500 bitcoin on its balance sheet worth roughly $1 billion at current prices.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap Surges 8.4% as All Index Constituents Rise

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2025. Dec. 18. 14:19

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap Surges 8.4% as All Index Constituents Rise Ethereum (ETH) joined Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer, gaining 3.8% from Wednesday.

The UAE Isn’t Just Regulating Tokenization — It’s Building Its Economy Around It

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2025. Dec. 18. 14:00

The UAE Isn’t Just Regulating Tokenization — It’s Building Its Economy Around It As other jurisdictions stall in regulatory debate, the UAE is institutionalizing tokenization, moving it to the core of its economic infrastructure, according to MidChains CEO.

U.S. inflation data surprises, with CPI higher by just 2.7% in November

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2025. Dec. 18. 13:35

U.S. inflation data surprises, with CPI higher by just 2.7% in November Bitcoin rose above $88,000 on the pleasing news as forecasts had been for inflation to continue to run above 3%.

North Korean hackers stole a record $2 billion of crypto in 2025, Chainalysis says

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2025. Dec. 18. 13:00

North Korean hackers stole a record $2 billion of crypto in 2025, Chainalysis says North Korea-linked hackers drove a record year for crypto thefts, favoring rare but massive attacks on centralized services, led by Bybit’s $1.4 billion breach.

SoFi unveils the first bank-issued stablecoin for enterprise payments

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2025. Dec. 18. 13:00

SoFi unveils the first bank-issued stablecoin for enterprise payments SoFi Bank becomes the first U.S. national bank to launch a stablecoin, positioning SoFiUSD as a faster, safer alternative to crypto-native tokens.

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu lag market as memecoins continue to lose ground to bitcoin

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2025. Dec. 18. 12:53

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu lag market as memecoins continue to lose ground to bitcoin Despite increased whale accumulation, both DOGE and SHIB face selling pressure unless they reclaim key technical levels.

Hut 8 price target boosted at Cantor and Canaccord after Google-backed AI deal

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2025. Dec. 18. 12:46

Hut 8 price target boosted at Cantor and Canaccord after Google-backed AI deal Cantor Fitzgerald Analyst Brett Knoblauch expects the bitcoin miner turned AI infrastructure provider to generate $6.9 billion in income from the 15-year lease.

BNB holds onto fourth-largest crypto spot even as price falls, selling pressure builds

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2025. Dec. 18. 12:40

BNB holds onto fourth-largest crypto spot even as price falls, selling pressure builds The token's short-term price action is sluggish, with trading volume spiking during sell-offs. Technical charts show support at $830 and resistance at $845.

Uniswap vote could soon tie UNI token value to its multibillion-dollar trading engine

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2025. Dec. 18. 12:35

Uniswap vote could soon tie UNI token value to its multibillion-dollar trading engine The proposal would also execute an immediate burn of 100 million UNI from the treasury, worth over $500 million at current rates.

World Liberty Financial proposes using treasury funds to boost USD1 stablecoin growth

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2025. Dec. 18. 12:10

World Liberty Financial proposes using treasury funds to boost USD1 stablecoin growth The team argues that targeted incentives are needed to sustain that momentum in what it described as an increasingly crowded stablecoin landscape.

Micron crushes earnings with BTC buoyant above $87,000

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2025. Dec. 18. 12:05

Micron crushes earnings with BTC buoyant above $87,000 Blowout Micron results reignite AI optimism, lifting tech futures and stabilising bitcoin even as parts of the AI equity complex remain under pressure.

Micron crushes earnings, calming markets and helping boost bitcoin back above $87,000

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2025. Dec. 18. 12:05

Micron crushes earnings, calming markets and helping boost bitcoin back above $87,000 Blowout Micron results reignite AI optimism, lifting tech futures and stabilising bitcoin even as parts of the AI equity complex remain under pressure.

Crypto Market Today: Bitcoin-gold ratio drops to lowest since January 2024

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2025. Dec. 18. 11:46

Crypto Market Today: Bitcoin-gold ratio drops to lowest since January 2024 Bitcoin rose since midnight UTC, while remaining locked in the $86,000-$90,000 range. Against gold, however, it's still falling.

U.S. bitcoin ETFs see strongest inflows for over a month as BTC dominance hits 60%

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2025. Dec. 18. 10:57

U.S. bitcoin ETFs see strongest inflows for over a month as BTC dominance hits 60% Fidelity's FBTC recorded a top five inflow day as the ETFs took in a combined $457 million amid sharp BTC price swings.

ARK Invest buys another $25.4 million of COIN, BLSH, BMNR as crypto stocks slide

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2025. Dec. 18. 10:46

ARK Invest buys another $25.4 million of COIN, BLSH, BMNR as crypto stocks slide While the crypto market saw a brief rally during the U.S. morning, the gains were short-lived and the largest cryptocurrencies ended the day lower.

JPMorgan’s tokenized dollars are quietly rewiring how Wall Street moves money

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2025. Dec. 18. 09:15

JPMorgan’s tokenized dollars are quietly rewiring how Wall Street moves money The Wall Street titan’s recent embrace of a public blockchain is a harbinger of things to come.

Coinbase deepens India presence after approval of CoinDCX deal

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2025. Dec. 18. 08:01

Coinbase deepens India presence after approval of CoinDCX deal The approval follows a challenging year for CoinDCX which included a significant security breach, though customer funds remained safe.

Is XRP crashing? The sustained break below $2 signals trouble

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2025. Dec. 18. 07:10

Is XRP crashing? The sustained break below $2 signals trouble XRP's price chart paints a bearish picture, but a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation could spark a rebound.

Bitcoin is all over the place ahead of U.S. inflation data

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2025. Dec. 18. 06:26

Bitcoin is all over the place ahead of U.S. inflation data U.S. inflation data for November, expected to show a 3.1% increase in CPI, could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

Bitcoin could drop to $10,000, one analyst says, spelling doom for ETH, ADA, XRP

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2025. Dec. 18. 05:06

Bitcoin could drop to $10,000, one analyst says, spelling doom for ETH, ADA, XRP Traders are positioning for downside risks, with a significant build-up of put options indicating expectations of a dip below $85,000.

VivoPower eyes $300M Ripple share deal, bagging nearly $1B in XRP exposure

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2025. Dec. 18. 04:39

VivoPower eyes $300M Ripple share deal, bagging nearly $1B in XRP exposure The joint venture aims to source $300 million in Ripple Labs equity for institutional and qualified retail investors in South Korea.

Bitcoin drifts lower as $81.3k emerges as the market’s key fault line: Asia Morning Briefing

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2025. Dec. 18. 02:41

Bitcoin drifts lower as $81.3k emerges as the market’s key fault line: Asia Morning Briefing With large caps still tracking bitcoin and high-beta assets already weakened, Glassnode’s True Market Mean has become the line investors are watching most closely.

CFTC's acting chief Pham poised to go to crypto firm MoonPay once Mike Selig lands

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2025. Dec. 17. 23:00

CFTC's acting chief Pham poised to go to crypto firm MoonPay once Mike Selig lands The leader of the derivatives regulator is planning to join the crypto industry as the CFTC and other federal regulators work on policies to benefit the sector.

Coinbase rolls out stock trading, prediction markets and more in bid to become the ‘Everything Exchange’

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2025. Dec. 17. 22:33

Coinbase rolls out stock trading, prediction markets and more in bid to become the ‘Everything Exchange’ Coinbase is dramatically expanding the assets available to trade on its platform, including novel cryptocurrencies, perpetual futures, stocks and prediction markets, starting with Kalshi.

Digital Wealth Partners introduces algorithmic XRP trading for qualified retirement accounts

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2025. Dec. 17. 21:47

Digital Wealth Partners introduces algorithmic XRP trading for qualified retirement accounts The wealth advisory firm enlisted the help of crypto-based algorithmic trading firm Arch Public to create the strategy.

California's Newsom pokes Trump, flagging convicted crypto allies CZ, Ross Ulbricht

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2025. Dec. 17. 21:30

California's Newsom pokes Trump, flagging convicted crypto allies CZ, Ross Ulbricht Potential 2028 presidential candidate Gavin Newsom again goaded the president with a website highlighting ties to those with criminal records, including some in crypto.

Brazilian stock exchange B3 to launch its own tokenization platform and stablecoin

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2025. Dec. 17. 20:03

Brazilian stock exchange B3 to launch its own tokenization platform and stablecoin The stablecoin will facilitate tokenized asset transactions and is expected to be linked to the Brazilian real.

Traders mull the bottom as bitcoin returns to week's lows below $86,000

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2025. Dec. 17. 19:31

Traders mull the bottom as bitcoin returns to week's lows below $86,000 One analyst isn't quite ready to call a bottom, but says bitcoin is surely in an oversold condition.

Aptos drops 5% to $1.50 as volume spikes above monthly average

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2025. Dec. 17. 18:05

Aptos drops 5% to $1.50 as volume spikes above monthly average The token has resistance at the $1.53 and then the $1.64 levels.

Polkadot's DOT drops 3% to $1.83 as crypto markets reverse lower

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2025. Dec. 17. 17:28

Polkadot's DOT drops 3% to $1.83 as crypto markets reverse lower Strong selling pressure overwhelmed positive Coinbase integration news as the psychological $1.90 level failed to hold.

BNB drops nearly 3% to as bitcoin whipsaw and tech selloff hit crypto market

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2025. Dec. 17. 17:20

BNB drops nearly 3% to as bitcoin whipsaw and tech selloff hit crypto market The decline was accompanied by sharp volatility in bitcoin and weakness in U.S. tech stocks, suggesting a return of risk-off sentiment.

Dogecoin and shiba inu test lower levels after key support gives way

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2025. Dec. 17. 17:14

Dogecoin and shiba inu test lower levels after key support gives way The decline in ether contributed to the selling pressure on meme coins, as traders often use ETH as a risk gauge for altcoins.

Crypto Long & Short: What the DOJ’s Massive Crypto Seizures Mean for the Industry

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2025. Dec. 17. 17:13

Crypto Long & Short: What the DOJ’s Massive Crypto Seizures Mean for the Industry In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Jared Lenow’s insights on the DOJ’s increased focus on crypto seizures and what it means for the broader industry – the good, the bad and the ugly. Then, we dive into a year end vibe check with two observations, two predictions and reader favorite quotes from 2025 by Andy Baehr.

XRP falls 5% as bitcoin’s sudden pump and dump rattles crypto markets

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2025. Dec. 17. 17:06

XRP falls 5% as bitcoin’s sudden pump and dump rattles crypto markets XRP's price action now faces resistance at the former support levels, with $1.90 as the immediate line of defense.

Crypto stocks pare gains as bitcoin retreats from $90,000 rally

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2025. Dec. 17. 16:51

Crypto stocks pare gains as bitcoin retreats from $90,000 rally Crypto-linked stocks pulled back, with miners like MARA Holdings (MARA) down 4.8% and Core Scientific (CORZ) down 6%.

Crypto industry insiders meet with key senators on market structure bill negotiation

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2025. Dec. 17. 16:43

Crypto industry insiders meet with key senators on market structure bill negotiation Executives and lobbyists are attending a meeting today with Senator Tim Scott and others to hash out the ongoing talks over crypto's most important policy effort.

Crypto industry insiders met with key senators on market structure bill negotiation

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2025. Dec. 17. 16:43

Crypto industry insiders met with key senators on market structure bill negotiation Executives and lobbyists attended a meeting today with Senator Tim Scott and others to hash out the ongoing talks over crypto's most important policy effort.

The Protocol: Bug that can drain all your tokens impacting 'thousands' of sites

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2025. Dec. 17. 16:20

The Protocol: Bug that can drain all your tokens impacting 'thousands' of sites Also: Ripple news, Aave protocol debate, and pudgy penguins takeover

Bitcoin tumbles back below $88,000 as gains evaporate as quickly as they formed

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2025. Dec. 17. 16:11

Bitcoin tumbles back below $88,000 as gains evaporate as quickly as they formed It was a blink and you missed it rally as continued deflation in the AI trade sent the Nasdaq sharply lower, dragging crypto along with it.

Robinhood looks better placed than Coinbase for prediction-market upside, Mizuho says

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2025. Dec. 17. 16:10

Robinhood looks better placed than Coinbase for prediction-market upside, Mizuho says Robinhood stands to gain more from prediction markets than Coinbase as users plan to deploy fresh capital rather than sell existing crypto, the bank said.

Macquarie sees U.S. Senate near crypto deal as market structure, GENIUS rules advance

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2025. Dec. 17. 16:03

Macquarie sees U.S. Senate near crypto deal as market structure, GENIUS rules advance The bank said bipartisan Senate talks on market structure legislation and parallel GENIUS Act rulemaking could deliver a workable U.S. crypto framework by early 2026.

Bitcoin shorts scramble for the exits as BTC climbs

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:41

Bitcoin shorts scramble for the exits as BTC climbs Bitcoin surged from an intraday low near $86,200 to reclaim $90,000, driven by aggressive spot buying and a wave of short liquidations.

Hut 8 and Coinbase outperform as Crypto stocks jump on bitcoin's sudden rally

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:36

Hut 8 and Coinbase outperform as Crypto stocks jump on bitcoin's sudden rally Mining stocks, trading platforms, and cryptocurrency infrastructure firms saw significant gains, including Hut 8, Riot Platforms, and Coinbase.

Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:19

Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices.

Most Influential: Vlad Tenev

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:00

Most Influential: Vlad Tenev Robinhood has acquired Bitstamp, launched staking services for ether and solana, and added new tokens for US users, including XRP, SOL, and BNB.

Most Influential: Paul Atkins

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:00

Most Influential: Paul Atkins Under Atkins’ leadership, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has undergone a near-complete reversal of the way it regulates crypto.

Most Influential: Caroline Pham

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:00

Most Influential: Caroline Pham As an acting chairman at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Caroline Pham pulled no punches in pursuing crypto-friendly policy aims.

Most Influential: Carlos Domingo

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:00

Most Influential: Carlos Domingo The Securitize CEO ground through the uncool years of tokenization while NFTs, FTX and memecoins soaked up the hype. With billions in tokenized assets, a SPAC listing in the works and BlackRock as a flagship client and backer, Carlos Domingo’s early bet is finally paying off.

Most Influential: Jeremy Allaire

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2025. Dec. 17. 15:00

Most Influential: Jeremy Allaire Allaire spent 2025 pushing regulated digital dollars into the mainstream, shaping U.S. policy and unveiling Arc as the foundation for institutional blockchain finance.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Protocol Falls 4.1%, Leading Index Lower

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2025. Dec. 17. 14:18

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Protocol Falls 4.1%, Leading Index Lower Sui (SUI) was also an underperformer, declining 2.4% from Tuesday.

The Deepfake Reckoning: Why Crypto’s Next Security Battle Will Be Against Synthetic Humans

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2025. Dec. 17. 14:00

The Deepfake Reckoning: Why Crypto’s Next Security Battle Will Be Against Synthetic Humans Crypto platforms must adopt proactive, multi-layered verification architectures that don’t stop at onboarding but continuously validate identity, intent, and transaction integrity throughout the user journey, argues Ilya Broven, chief growth officer at Sumsub.

Hut 8 stock surges 20% on Fluidstack AI data center deal

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:56

Hut 8 stock surges 20% on Fluidstack AI data center deal The bitcoin miner deepened its pivot into AI infrastructure with a $7 billion long term lease backed by Google.

Don't call it QE — the Fed's $40 billion bill buys may not shake crypto out of slump

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:47

Don't call it QE — the Fed's $40 billion bill buys may not shake crypto out of slump There's a major difference between ensuring liquidity in short-term rate markets and the quantitative easing that juiced risk assets after during Covid and after 2008 financial panic.

Uniform Labs’ Multiliquid targets structural gap in $35 billion tokenized asset market

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:45

Uniform Labs’ Multiliquid targets structural gap in $35 billion tokenized asset market The new protocol offers instant swaps between tokenized money market funds and stablecoins as regulators scrutinize yield-bearing stablecoin models.

TradFi giant EquiLend backs Digital Prime to link $40 trillion pool with tokenized markets

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:30

TradFi giant EquiLend backs Digital Prime to link $40 trillion pool with tokenized markets The partnership will focus on Tokenet, Digital Prime's institutional lending network, and introduce new features like regulated stablecoin collateral.

Moon Pursuit Capital launches $100 million market-neutral crypto fund

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:00

Moon Pursuit Capital launches $100 million market-neutral crypto fund The new quantitative vehicle aims to deliver risk-managed returns across crypto market cycles as the firm readies a global expansion push.

Wall Street giant DTCC Picks privacy focused blockchain Canton Network for tokenization

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2025. Dec. 17. 13:00

Wall Street giant DTCC Picks privacy focused blockchain Canton Network for tokenization Canton creator Digital Asset will help tokenize DTC-custodied U.S. Treasury securities.

Securitize to offer first fully onchain trading for real public stocks in early 2026

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2025. Dec. 17. 12:52

Securitize to offer first fully onchain trading for real public stocks in early 2026 The platform offers full legal ownership, with shares issued and recorded onchain, and provides real shareholder rights and self-custody.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund supports Metaplanet bitcoin plan ahead of EGM vote

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2025. Dec. 17. 12:12

Norway's sovereign wealth fund supports Metaplanet bitcoin plan ahead of EGM vote Norges Bank, which holds a 0.3% stake in Metaplanet voted in favor of for all five proposals ahead of the Dec. 22 EGM.

Ripple’s Asia venture looks to make XRP a yield-bearing asset

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2025. Dec. 17. 12:00

Ripple’s Asia venture looks to make XRP a yield-bearing asset SBI Digital Markets, a unit regulated by Singapore’s Monetary Authority, has been appointed as the institutional custodian, offering segregated custody for client assets.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin drifts lower as bearish trend persists

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2025. Dec. 17. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin drifts lower as bearish trend persists Bitcoin slipped overnight, dragging the broader crypto market lower as traders remained cautious with few external cues to provide direction.

How China’s strengthening yuan could support bitcoin prices

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2025. Dec. 17. 11:24

How China’s strengthening yuan could support bitcoin prices The yuan has rise to its highest in over two months against the dollar.

Bitcoin long term holder supply hits 8 month low, breaking historical cycle patterns

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2025. Dec. 17. 11:12

Bitcoin long term holder supply hits 8 month low, breaking historical cycle patterns Repeated distribution waves from long-term holders highlight how this bitcoin cycle is breaking from historical norms.

Bhutan commits up to 10,000 bitcoin to back new mindfulness-based economic hub

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2025. Dec. 17. 10:15

Bhutan commits up to 10,000 bitcoin to back new mindfulness-based economic hub The Himalayan kingdom plans to deploy part of its sovereign bitcoin holdings to fund long-term development through Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Memecoin boom turns into capitulation one year after $150 billion market peak

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2025. Dec. 17. 08:51

Memecoin boom turns into capitulation one year after $150 billion market peak Daily memecoin volume slumped to just under $5 billion this month after surging more than 760% to near $87 billion in 2024 as interest in the pop-culture crypto tokens evaporated.

Bitcoin trades near key price safety net that Strategy already breached

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2025. Dec. 17. 07:14

Bitcoin trades near key price safety net that Strategy already breached The safety net is the 100-week average, which has stalled the downtrend.

Bitcoin slides with ether and XRP as market tests $3 trillion floor

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2025. Dec. 17. 05:48

Bitcoin slides with ether and XRP as market tests $3 trillion floor BTC's weak tone contrasted with moderate gains in major Asian equity indices, which drew strength mostly from expectations of fiscal stimulus.

Grayscale outlines top crypto investing themes for 2026 as institutional adoption grows

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2025. Dec. 17. 05:44

Grayscale outlines top crypto investing themes for 2026 as institutional adoption grows Grayscale says macro demand for alternative stores of value and regulatory clarity are underpinning a sustained crypto bull market heading into 2026.

DOGE exits range as selling pressure builds at key levels

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2025. Dec. 17. 04:18

DOGE exits range as selling pressure builds at key levels The $0.1310–$0.1315 zone is now a resistance area, with further downside likely if volume remains high on declines.

Why XRP’s drop below $1.93 shifts short-term market structure

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2025. Dec. 17. 04:12

Why XRP’s drop below $1.93 shifts short-term market structure The move followed multiple failed attempts to sustain momentum above recent resistance, leaving XRP vulnerable once support levels were tested again.

Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall 5% on trading debut in Hong Kong

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2025. Dec. 17. 02:36

Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall 5% on trading debut in Hong Kong Investors questioned whether Hong Kong’s dominant licensed exchange can turn surging volumes and regulatory advantage into sustainable profits.

Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall, recover on trading debut in Hong Kong

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2025. Dec. 17. 02:36

Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall, recover on trading debut in Hong Kong Investors questioned whether Hong Kong’s dominant licensed exchange can turn surging volumes and regulatory advantage into sustainable profits.

Hyperliquid’s $200 billion pitch: Is this next Solana-scale DeFi bet?: Asia Morning Briefing

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2025. Dec. 17. 02:13

Hyperliquid’s $200 billion pitch: Is this next Solana-scale DeFi bet?: Asia Morning Briefing Cantor says Hyperliquid is trading infrastructure, not speculative DeFi, with HYPD and PURR offering exposure to fees, buybacks, and CEX share gains.

Exodus joins stablecoin race with MoonPay-backed digital dollar

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2025. Dec. 16. 21:25

Exodus joins stablecoin race with MoonPay-backed digital dollar The public crypto wallet firm joins Circle and PayPal in issuing stablecoins.

Zero-Knowledge Tech Is the Key to Quantum-Proofing Bitcoin

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2025. Dec. 16. 20:45

Zero-Knowledge Tech Is the Key to Quantum-Proofing Bitcoin We can quibble over the exact timeline, but the quantum future is an approaching certainty, argues Arpa Network CEO Felix Xu. The time to act is now, while we still can.

Bitcoin's massive underperformance to stocks in Q4 bodes well for January, says K33's Lunde

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2025. Dec. 16. 20:41

Bitcoin's massive underperformance to stocks in Q4 bodes well for January, says K33's Lunde After an active morning Tuesday, bitcoin flattened out in afternoon trading around the $87,500 area, up 2% over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin derivatives point to broad price range play between $85,000-$100,000

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2025. Dec. 16. 19:18

Bitcoin derivatives point to broad price range play between $85,000-$100,000 BTC options flow points to expectations for a broad range play rather than a massive surge or crash.

U.S. Senate's Warren asks for Trump-tied crypto probe as market structure bill drags

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2025. Dec. 16. 17:58

U.S. Senate's Warren asks for Trump-tied crypto probe as market structure bill drags The influential Democrat is the most vocal critic of the crypto legislation, and she continues to throw rhetorical sand in the gears of the negotiation.

BNB tops $870, outperforming crypto majors as volume surges

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2025. Dec. 16. 17:36

BNB tops $870, outperforming crypto majors as volume surges Market participants are watching whether BNB can hold above $870 and challenge resistance at $880, with a break higher potentially targeting $900.

Marshall Islands launches world’s first blockchain-based UBI on Stellar blockchain

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2025. Dec. 16. 17:35

Marshall Islands launches world’s first blockchain-based UBI on Stellar blockchain Backed by U.S. Treasuries, USDM1 marks a new model for digital public finance and universal basic income in underserved regions.

Polkadot advances as Coinbase unlocks integration with USDC stablecoin

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2025. Dec. 16. 17:13

Polkadot advances as Coinbase unlocks integration with USDC stablecoin The exchange partnership sparked measured buying as volume rose 17% above monthly averages.

Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin jumps to 20th among public BTC treasury companies

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2025. Dec. 16. 17:13

Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin jumps to 20th among public BTC treasury companies After its latest purchase, the company now holds 5,098 bitcoin worth nearly $450 million

U.S. FDIC proposes first U.S. stablecoin rule to emerge from GENIUS Act

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2025. Dec. 16. 16:29

U.S. FDIC proposes first U.S. stablecoin rule to emerge from GENIUS Act The banking regulator began its formal rulemaking process to set up the procedures by which depository institutions can start stablecoin subsidiaries.

Bitcoin bounces from Monday's worst levels, but sub-$80,000 may come next, analyst says

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:54

Bitcoin bounces from Monday's worst levels, but sub-$80,000 may come next, analyst says Crypto markets remain "fragile," said Samer Hasn from XS.com. Traders are either stepping aside or being forced out.

CoreWeave collapse sparks fears of cracks in AI infrastructure boom

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:34

CoreWeave collapse sparks fears of cracks in AI infrastructure boom Bitcoin miners who pivoted business plans to high-performance computing benefitted greatly this year, but have seen sharp declines of late.

Brazil to test blockchain in state real estate auction to reduce fraud, disputes

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:17

Brazil to test blockchain in state real estate auction to reduce fraud, disputes The São Paulo auction will record every document involved in the process on blockchain, making it a public, traceable, tamper-evident record.

Most Influential: Peter Schiff

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:00

Most Influential: Peter Schiff Peter Schiff, the outspoken gold advocate and notorious bitcoin critic, has been vindicated by the market’s performance, cementing his stance after years of skepticism towards digital assets.

Most Influential: Jerome Powell

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:00

Most Influential: Jerome Powell Powell’s decisions as Fed chair have continued to have a massive impact on bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency markets.

Most Influential: Guy Young

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:00

Most Influential: Guy Young Young sparked a new category of digital assets, yieldcoins, that sits at the intersection of DeFi rails and TradFi basis trades.

Most Influential: Oleg Ogienko

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:00

Most Influential: Oleg Ogienko Sanctions, capital controls and Russia’s improvised financial plumbing helped create A7A5, a ruble stablecoin built on a currency rarely used in global commerce, allowing it to appear legally at major events even as its presence leaves compliance teams panicked.

Most Influential: Tyler Williams

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2025. Dec. 16. 15:00

Most Influential: Tyler Williams Williams has helped cement crypto gains in Congress alongside White House allies.

Bulls beware — BofA Fund Manager Survey flashing contrarian sell signal

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:46

Bulls beware — BofA Fund Manager Survey flashing contrarian sell signal Bitcoin could see further declines if traditional markets sharply pull back, or just possibly a broad tumble in stocks could set the stage for a bull run in crypto.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise says bitcoin will break its four-year cycle in 2026

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:35

Crypto asset manager Bitwise says bitcoin will break its four-year cycle in 2026 Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said BTC is likely to hit all-time highs next year, with lower volatility and weaker equity correlations reshaping how institutions view the asset.

Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:29

Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are bitcoin and ether.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 3.9% as Index Moves Higher

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:28

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 3.9% as Index Moves Higher Aave (AAVE) was also among the top performers, rising 3.9% from Monday.

Hong Kong's RedotPay raises $100 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:00

Hong Kong's RedotPay raises $100 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments The Hong Kong-based fintech says demand for stablecoin-powered cards and cross-border payouts is accelerating as it scales payments beyond crypto trading.

Strata protocol developer Frontera Labs raises $3 million in seed round

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:00

Strata protocol developer Frontera Labs raises $3 million in seed round The funding will help the London-based team expand Strata, a DeFi protocol that structures onchain yields into senior and junior tranches.

Hong Kong's RedotPay raises nearly $110 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments

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2025. Dec. 16. 14:00

Hong Kong's RedotPay raises nearly $110 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments The Hong Kong-based fintech says demand for stablecoin-powered cards and cross-border payouts is accelerating as it scales payments beyond crypto trading.

U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, with unemployment rate jumping to four-year high of 4.6%

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2025. Dec. 16. 13:37

U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, with unemployment rate jumping to four-year high of 4.6% Combined with softer than expected October data, this morning's numbers point to at least a modestly weaker jobs market as the economy heads into the end of the year.

Filecoin falls on above-average volume, drops below $1.30 support amid wider slide

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2025. Dec. 16. 12:56

Filecoin falls on above-average volume, drops below $1.30 support amid wider slide The token is currently testing support in the $1.27-1.28 range, now has resistance at $1.30.

Crypto bank Custodia files petition for a rehearing by all appellate judges

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2025. Dec. 16. 12:18

Crypto bank Custodia files petition for a rehearing by all appellate judges The Wyoming-based cryptocurrency bank argued that the three-judge panel undermined state banking authorities, raising “serious constitutional questions”

Visa brings Circle's USDC settlement to U.S. banks following $3.5 billion stablecoin pilot

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2025. Dec. 16. 12:00

Visa brings Circle's USDC settlement to U.S. banks following $3.5 billion stablecoin pilot Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, which are settling with Visa in USDC over the Solana blockchain.

UK regulators start major consultation on crypto listings, DeFi, and staking

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2025. Dec. 16. 11:52

UK regulators start major consultation on crypto listings, DeFi, and staking The proposals outline a "similar approach" to regulating crypto as in TradFi, echoing the U.K. Treasury's intention to extend financial rules to crypto.

U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs see largest outflows since Nov. 20 as BTC declines

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2025. Dec. 16. 11:33

U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs see largest outflows since Nov. 20 as BTC declines Monday once again emerges as a pressure point for bitcoin, aligning ETF outflows with recurring bitcoin lows.

U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs saw largest outflows in a month as prices tumbled Monday

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2025. Dec. 16. 11:33

U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs saw largest outflows in a month as prices tumbled Monday Monday once again emerges as a pressure point for bitcoin, aligning ETF outflows with recurring bitcoin lows.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, ether extend pullback amid thin liquidity, macro jitters

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2025. Dec. 16. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, ether extend pullback amid thin liquidity, macro jitters Bitcoin and ether extended losses alongside weak equities, while oversold signals offered a tentative glimmer of hope for battered altcoins.

XRP ETFs pass $1 billion mark with no outflow days since launch

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2025. Dec. 16. 11:01

XRP ETFs pass $1 billion mark with no outflow days since launch ETF inflows can remain positive even during market drawdowns because they reflect allocation decisions rather than near-term trading signals, one trader said.

KindlyMD faces Nasdaq delisting risk after failing to meet minimum share price levels

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2025. Dec. 16. 10:09

KindlyMD faces Nasdaq delisting risk after failing to meet minimum share price levels The health-care and bitcoin treasury firm has six months to lift its share price above $1 for 10 consecutive days.

Bitcoin's bearish turn deepens as 75 out of top 100 coins trade below key averages; Nasdaq resilient

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2025. Dec. 16. 07:46

Bitcoin's bearish turn deepens as 75 out of top 100 coins trade below key averages; Nasdaq resilient Crypto's bear grip squeezes tighter as 75 of top 100 coins trade below 50- and 200-day SMAs.

Bitcoin slump deepens as most of top 100 tokens fall below key trading signals

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2025. Dec. 16. 07:46

Bitcoin slump deepens as most of top 100 tokens fall below key trading signals Crypto's bear grip squeezes tighter as 75 of top 100 coins trade below 50- and 200-day SMAs.

StraitX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange

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2025. Dec. 16. 06:38

StraitX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange The debut will enable instant swaps between SGD and USD on Solana, facilitating digital forex trading.

StraitsX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange

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2025. Dec. 16. 06:38

StraitsX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange The debut will enable instant swaps between SGD and USD on Solana, facilitating digital forex trading.

New React bug that can drain all your tokens is impacting 'thousands of' websites

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2025. Dec. 16. 05:25

New React bug that can drain all your tokens is impacting 'thousands of' websites Attackers are using the vulnerability to deploy malware and crypto-mining software, compromising server resources and potentially intercepting wallet interactions on crypto platforms.

ARK steps in as crypto stocks extend multi-day selloff

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2025. Dec. 16. 05:12

ARK steps in as crypto stocks extend multi-day selloff Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added to Coinbase, Bullish, Circle, and crypto miners during a continued drawdown that pushed listed crypto equities deeper into the red.

ARK steps in as crypto stocks extend multiday sell-off

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2025. Dec. 16. 05:12

ARK steps in as crypto stocks extend multiday sell-off Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added to Coinbase, Bullish, Circle, and crypto miners during a continued drawdown that pushed listed crypto equities deeper into the red.

Cathie Wood's Ark goes on massive $59 million stock buying spree amid crypto carnage

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2025. Dec. 16. 05:12

Cathie Wood's Ark goes on massive $59 million stock buying spree amid crypto carnage Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added to Coinbase, Bullish, Circle, and crypto miners during a continued drawdown that pushed listed crypto equities deeper into the red.

Bitcoin, ether and XRP extend losses as year-end caution builds

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2025. Dec. 16. 04:35

Bitcoin, ether and XRP extend losses as year-end caution builds Global markets mirrored this trend, with Asian equities and U.S. equity futures softening, while the dollar hovered near two-month lows.

Why Dogecoin’s drop below $0.13 is drawing institutional attention

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2025. Dec. 16. 03:52

Why Dogecoin’s drop below $0.13 is drawing institutional attention DOGE's short-term direction depends on holding above the $0.1290–$0.1280 zone, with $0.1300 as immediate resistance.

Bitcoin, AI stock slide sees over $500 million in bullish bets wiped out

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2025. Dec. 16. 03:23

Bitcoin, AI stock slide sees over $500 million in bullish bets wiped out Data shows 181,893 traders were liquidated, with long positions accounting for over 87% of total losses.

Why bitcoin ETFs look like they’re falling short, even as their role grows: Asia Morning Briefing

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2025. Dec. 16. 02:39

Why bitcoin ETFs look like they’re falling short, even as their role grows: Asia Morning Briefing What looks like underperformance reflects a structural shift: ETF flows now smooth volatility rather than amplify crypto rallies.

SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement

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2025. Dec. 16. 01:00

SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement The digital yen stablecoin aims to plug Japan into onchain finance and cross-border tokenized asset flows under the country's new FSA regime.

PayPal, issuer of PYUSD, applies for Utah industrial bank license

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2025. Dec. 16. 00:00

PayPal, issuer of PYUSD, applies for Utah industrial bank license The company behind the PYUSD stablecoin said it wants to offer business lending and interest-bearing savings accounts.

Nasdaq, home of Coinbase, Strategy stocks, seeks 23-hour trading amid investor demand

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2025. Dec. 15. 22:22

Nasdaq, home of Coinbase, Strategy stocks, seeks 23-hour trading amid investor demand Crypto's 24/7 trading has influenced investor expectations, with Nasdaq acknowledging that many of its clients are already active overnight.

Bitcoin slides to $86,000 as slower rate cut risk, AI stock woes shake markets

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2025. Dec. 15. 21:34

Bitcoin slides to $86,000 as slower rate cut risk, AI stock woes shake markets Crypto-related stocks suffered far deeper declines as bitcoin slumped well below its recent trading range.

Senate punts crypto market structure bill to next year

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2025. Dec. 15. 21:32

Senate punts crypto market structure bill to next year The Senate will not hold a market structure markup hearing this month, pushing any progress toward a new crypto law to next year.

Filecoin slides 5% alongside major decline in broader crypto market

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2025. Dec. 15. 21:17

Filecoin slides 5% alongside major decline in broader crypto market FIL dropped to $1.24 as the technical breakdown accelerated on heavy volume, 380% above average.

‘Much more than a backend refresh’: Coinbase’s fintech pivot hits milestone

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2025. Dec. 15. 21:04

‘Much more than a backend refresh’: Coinbase’s fintech pivot hits milestone Wednesday’s update could debut tokenized assets, onchain AI agents and global Base features as crypto exchange Coinbase aims to redefine its business model.

UK Supreme Court refuses BSV appeal, narrowing $13 billion lawsuit against crypto exchanges

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2025. Dec. 15. 19:03

UK Supreme Court refuses BSV appeal, narrowing $13 billion lawsuit against crypto exchanges Crypto lawyer Irina Heaver said the ruling reinforces limits on exchange liability and rejects claims tied to speculative future gains following BSV’s delisting

Strategy’s STRD credit spread has tightened over past month even as bitcoin struggles

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2025. Dec. 15. 18:03

Strategy’s STRD credit spread has tightened over past month even as bitcoin struggles The narrowing spread between yields on STRD and the 10-year U.S. Treasury could signal boosted demand for the preferred stock.

BlackRock expands crypto bet with 7 senior hires across U.S. and Asia

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2025. Dec. 15. 18:03

BlackRock expands crypto bet with 7 senior hires across U.S. and Asia The $10 trillion asset manager is staffing up to scale digital asset ETFs, pursue tokenization and identify "first-mover big bets" in Asia.

BlackRock continues its aggressive push into crypto with seven new global job openings

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2025. Dec. 15. 18:03

BlackRock continues its aggressive push into crypto with seven new global job openings The $10 trillion asset manager is staffing up to scale digital asset ETFs, pursue tokenization and identify "first-mover big bets" in Asia.

Hedera Slides to Lowest Point in a Year as Crypto Market Plunges

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2025. Dec. 15. 17:36

Hedera Slides to Lowest Point in a Year as Crypto Market Plunges Volume surged 86% above average during resistance rejection, though late-session breakout signals potential reversal from bearish structure.

BNB falls below key support as crypto market cap slips toward $3 trillion

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2025. Dec. 15. 17:18

BNB falls below key support as crypto market cap slips toward $3 trillion The decline appeared technical, rather than tied to BNB-specific negative news, and was accompanied by a wider crypto market downturn.

Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Sharpest Post Halving Drop Since 2024 Amid China Machine Shutdowns

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2025. Dec. 15. 17:17

Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Sharpest Post Halving Drop Since 2024 Amid China Machine Shutdowns Roughly 400,000 bitcoin mining machines shut down in China, according to former Canaan chairman.

Bank of America says U.S. banks are heading for multi-year onchain future

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2025. Dec. 15. 16:19

Bank of America says U.S. banks are heading for multi-year onchain future The Wall Street firm said faster U.S. stablecoin and charter rules are pulling crypto into the regulated banking system and pushing banks toward an on-chain future.

Anchorage Digital Buys Securitize’s RIA Platform to Expand Wealth Management Business

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2025. Dec. 15. 16:16

Anchorage Digital Buys Securitize’s RIA Platform to Expand Wealth Management Business The bank has bought the Securitize For Advisors unit, bringing the RIA-focused crypto wealth management platform in-house.

CME Group Expands Crypto Derivatives With Spot-Quoted XRP and Solana Futures

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2025. Dec. 15. 16:07

CME Group Expands Crypto Derivatives With Spot-Quoted XRP and Solana Futures These are CME’s smallest crypto contracts to date, aimed at active participants who prefer to trade in spot market terms without managing contract expiries or rollovers.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $87K as Crypto Weakness Worsens

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:54

Bitcoin Plunges Below $87K as Crypto Weakness Worsens The curse of the U.S. trading session — in which bitcoin tends to fall as American stocks trade — has hit yet again.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $86K as Crypto Weakness Worsens

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:54

Bitcoin Plunges Below $86K as Crypto Weakness Worsens The curse of the U.S. trading session — in which bitcoin tends to fall as American stocks trade — has hit yet again.

Bitcoin plunges below $86,000 as crypto weakness worsens

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:54

Bitcoin plunges below $86,000 as crypto weakness worsens The curse of the U.S. trading session — in which bitcoin tends to fall as American stocks trade — has hit yet again.

ICP Slips Back Toward Recent Lows as Rally Attempt Fades

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:51

ICP Slips Back Toward Recent Lows as Rally Attempt Fades Internet Computer drifted lower after failing to hold intraday gains, with elevated volume reflecting continued distribution near resistance.

Ondo Finance to Offer Tokenized U.S. Stocks, ETFs on Solana Early Next Year

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:49

Ondo Finance to Offer Tokenized U.S. Stocks, ETFs on Solana Early Next Year The platform will enable 24/7 trading of U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds with near-instant settlement, building on Ondo's existing $365 million in tokenized assets.

BONK Slides Toward Lower Range as Volatility Expands

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:41

BONK Slides Toward Lower Range as Volatility Expands The Solana-based memecoin drifted back toward recent lows after failing to hold higher levels during a high-volume session.

Strive Hikes Preferred Share Dividend Rate as Bitcoin Treasury Companies Continue to Plunge

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:36

Strive Hikes Preferred Share Dividend Rate as Bitcoin Treasury Companies Continue to Plunge Bitcoin has tumbled below $88,000 on Monday, helping to send Strive (ASST) common stock lower by 7% to $0.79

TON Extends Slide, Drops More Than Broader Crypto Market

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:24

TON Extends Slide, Drops More Than Broader Crypto Market The token's trading range was volatile with above-average volume indicating trader repositioning and uncertainty.

Bitcoin Miner IREN’s 47% Slide Flagged as a Buying Opportunity by B. Riley

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:23

Bitcoin Miner IREN’s 47% Slide Flagged as a Buying Opportunity by B. Riley The bank kept its buy rating on the stock and $74 target, citing a Microsoft GPU ramp and ample funding options.

Prediction Markets Are Quietly Turning Into a New Asset Class, Citizens Says

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:06

Prediction Markets Are Quietly Turning Into a New Asset Class, Citizens Says The bank said event markets are still tiny versus stocks but are rapidly expanding beyond sports into macro and policy risk.

Most Influential: Pavel Durov

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:00

Most Influential: Pavel Durov The Telegram CEO may stand as the most pivotal figure in the bona fide mass adoption of cryptocurrency.

Most Influential: Sergey Nazarov

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:00

Most Influential: Sergey Nazarov Chainlink’s co-founder spent 2025 turning oracles, cross-chain messaging and CRE into building blocks for tokenized funds and on-chain finance.

Most Influential: ZachXBT

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:00

Most Influential: ZachXBT ZachXBT still holds the crown as the crypto world’s pseudonymous Sherlock Holmes.

Most Influential: Todd Blanche

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:00

Most Influential: Todd Blanche The crypto industry praised a memo signed by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directing the Department of Justice to end “regulation by prosecution.”

Most Influential: Roman Storm

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2025. Dec. 15. 15:00

Most Influential: Roman Storm The Tornado Cash developer’s trial this summer is evidence that the crypto industry is still severely lacking regulatory clarity.

Crypto's 'Best Days Are Ahead': Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion Adds $320M of Ether

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2025. Dec. 15. 14:12

Crypto's 'Best Days Are Ahead': Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion Adds $320M of Ether The company is likely sitting on about $3 billion in unrealized losses on its holdings of nearly 4 million ether tokens.

Juventus Fan Token Slides Over 13% After Tether Bid Rebuff, Even as Club Shares Surge

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2025. Dec. 15. 14:09

Juventus Fan Token Slides Over 13% After Tether Bid Rebuff, Even as Club Shares Surge Juventus Football Club shares surged after stablecoin issuer Tether made, and was rebuffed on, a €1.1 billion takeover bid, while the club’s fan token saw a double-digit pullback.

Ripple Expands $1.3B RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum L2s via Wormhole in Multichain Push

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2025. Dec. 15. 14:00

Ripple Expands $1.3B RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum L2s via Wormhole in Multichain Push Ripple said it's testing its U.S. dollar stablecoin on Optimism, Base, Ink and Unichain with more blockchains to be added next year pending regulatory review.

Kula Brings $50M of Impact Investing Onchain With Community-Governed RWA Model

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2025. Dec. 15. 14:00

Kula Brings $50M of Impact Investing Onchain With Community-Governed RWA Model The decentralized investment firm is using tokens and DAOs to give local communities direct control over energy and infrastructure projects in emerging markets.

Bitcoin Doesn’t Need Another Bull Run. It Needs An Economy

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2025. Dec. 15. 14:00

Bitcoin Doesn’t Need Another Bull Run. It Needs An Economy Bitcoin usage still skews toward long-term storage, as seen in how much BTC sits unmoved, says Terahash co-founder Hunter Rogers. But this behavior preserves individual wealth while starving the network.

Real-World Asset DeFi Moves Into Sports Finance With Tokenized Football Club Revenues

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2025. Dec. 15. 13:51

Real-World Asset DeFi Moves Into Sports Finance With Tokenized Football Club Revenues A new DeFi model is providing football clubs with faster access to liquidity by converting future media and broadcasting revenues into tokenized, onchain assets.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Made Second Consecutive $1B Bitcoin Purchase Last Week

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2025. Dec. 15. 13:17

Michael Saylor's Strategy Made Second Consecutive $1B Bitcoin Purchase Last Week Despite the continued struggles of its share price, Strategy again funded the purchase mostly via sales of common stock

Aave DAO Pushes Back as Interface Fees Shift Away From Treasury

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2025. Dec. 15. 12:38

Aave DAO Pushes Back as Interface Fees Shift Away From Treasury The change was framed as an upgrade offering improved execution, but delegates flagged that swap-related fees were no longer flowing to the Aave DAO treasury.

Bitcoin's Parabolic Arc Snaps: Trader Peter Brandt Eyes $25K Crash Floor

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2025. Dec. 15. 12:11

Bitcoin's Parabolic Arc Snaps: Trader Peter Brandt Eyes $25K Crash Floor Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns that bitcoin's growth parabola has fractured, potentially leading to a price drop to $25,000.

JPMorgan Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum as Wall Street Moves Onchain: Report

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2025. Dec. 15. 11:33

JPMorgan Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum as Wall Street Moves Onchain: Report The $4 trillion U.S. bank is the latest financial giant in rolling out tokenized MMF onchain, joining BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and Fidelity.

JPMorgan Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum as Wall Street Moves Onchain

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2025. Dec. 15. 11:33

JPMorgan Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum as Wall Street Moves Onchain The $4 trillion U.S. bank is the latest financial giant in rolling out tokenized MMF onchain, joining BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and Fidelity.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Rises, but Risk Appetite Remains Weak

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2025. Dec. 15. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Rises, but Risk Appetite Remains Weak Crypto prices are little changed, with bitcoin steady after dropping back from last week’s post-Fed high while altcoins continue to underperform amid risk-off sentiment.

Weekend Sell-Off Hits EdgeX’s Nasdaq-Linked Perp as $13M in Longs Liquidated

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2025. Dec. 15. 10:36

Weekend Sell-Off Hits EdgeX’s Nasdaq-Linked Perp as $13M in Longs Liquidated A large short placed during off-hours sent EdgeX’s XYZ100 perpetual down nearly 4%, exposing risks in equity-index perps when traditional markets are closed.

UK to Plans to Start Regulating Cryptocurrency in 2027

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2025. Dec. 15. 09:48

UK to Plans to Start Regulating Cryptocurrency in 2027 Legislation will be introduced into Parliament on Monday extending existing financial regulation to crypto companies.

UK Plans to Start Regulating Cryptocurrency in 2027

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2025. Dec. 15. 09:48

UK Plans to Start Regulating Cryptocurrency in 2027 The U.K. government plans to extend existing financial regulation to cover crypto companies, emulating the approach of the U.S. rather than that of the EU.

Fear and Greed Index in Fear 30% of the Past Year, Bitcoin Back in Extreme Fear

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2025. Dec. 15. 09:43

Fear and Greed Index in Fear 30% of the Past Year, Bitcoin Back in Extreme Fear The latest death cross in November has so far marked a bottom of around $80,000, aligning with prior examples this cycle.

Coinbase Update, U.S. Jobs, Bank of Japan: Crypto Week Ahead

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2025. Dec. 15. 09:00

Coinbase Update, U.S. Jobs, Bank of Japan: Crypto Week Ahead Your look at what's coming in the week starting Dec. 15.

BTC $80K Check-Back Risk Rises as Nasdaq Rebound Stalls

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2025. Dec. 15. 07:47

BTC $80K Check-Back Risk Rises as Nasdaq Rebound Stalls Nasdaq and MOVE index patterns warrant caution for BTC bulls.

BTC Risks Falling to $80K as Nasdaq Rebound Stalls

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2025. Dec. 15. 07:47

BTC Risks Falling to $80K as Nasdaq Rebound Stalls Nasdaq and MOVE index patterns warrant caution for BTC bulls.

Doha Bank Issues $150M Digital Bond Using Euroclear’s DLT Platform

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2025. Dec. 15. 06:58

Doha Bank Issues $150M Digital Bond Using Euroclear’s DLT Platform The deal achieved T+0 settlement on a permissioned distributed ledger rather than a public blockchain, reflecting a growing regional shift toward regulated digital bond infrastructure.

ETH, SOL, ADA Slide as Bitcoin Sees Year End Profit-Taking

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2025. Dec. 15. 05:51

ETH, SOL, ADA Slide as Bitcoin Sees Year End Profit-Taking Trading volumes have thinned noticeably in recent sessions, amplifying price moves and reinforcing a defensive tone, some market watchers say.

Dogecoin Slides Alongside Bitcoin, Memecoins as Traders Pare Risk Bets

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2025. Dec. 15. 05:38

Dogecoin Slides Alongside Bitcoin, Memecoins as Traders Pare Risk Bets Dogecoin's immediate downside momentum appears exhausted, with $0.1372 acting as a crucial short-term support.

Trump's Voice Would Have 'No Weight' in Rate Decisions, Fed Front-Runner Hassett Says

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2025. Dec. 15. 05:00

Trump's Voice Would Have 'No Weight' in Rate Decisions, Fed Front-Runner Hassett Says Hassett is perceived as dovish and likely to support Trump's calls for significant interest rate cuts to boost economic growth.

XRP Spot ETFs Rack Up 30-Day Inflow Streak in Divergence From Bitcoin, Ether

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2025. Dec. 15. 04:48

XRP Spot ETFs Rack Up 30-Day Inflow Streak in Divergence From Bitcoin, Ether The products have attracted fresh capital every trading day since launch, lifting cumulative net inflows to about $975 million.

XRP Fails to Clear $2.00 for Third Time, Setting Up Near-Term Inflection Point

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2025. Dec. 15. 04:29

XRP Fails to Clear $2.00 for Third Time, Setting Up Near-Term Inflection Point Despite positive institutional developments, XRP's price remains disconnected from broader market improvements.

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Drifts Near $89K as Traders Step Back and Balance Sheets Step In

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2025. Dec. 15. 02:28

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Drifts Near $89K as Traders Step Back and Balance Sheets Step In FlowDesk sees fading post-Fed demand and low leverage, while Glassnode data show digital asset treasuries quietly resuming bitcoin accumulation in a range-bound market.

Compliance, Credibility, and Consumer Trust in the New Age of Crypto ATMs

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2025. Dec. 14. 17:00

Compliance, Credibility, and Consumer Trust in the New Age of Crypto ATMs Bitcoin Depot’s Scott Buchanan argues that crypto ATM operators must continually strengthen their safeguards and make things safer and more transparent for users — protective actions that not only benefit individual crypto users but also bolster the market’s integrity and support its long-term growth.

YO Labs Raises $10M to Scale Cross-Chain Crypto Yield Optimization Protocol

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2025. Dec. 14. 15:00

YO Labs Raises $10M to Scale Cross-Chain Crypto Yield Optimization Protocol The protocol automates yield generation by rebalancing capital across DeFi protocols, factoring in risk, and offers access to various assets.

Barclays Sees ‘Down-Year’ for Crypto in 2026 Without Big Catalysts

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2025. Dec. 14. 15:00

Barclays Sees ‘Down-Year’ for Crypto in 2026 Without Big Catalysts Spot trading volumes are cooling, and investor enthusiasm is fading amid a lack of structural growth drivers, analysts wrote in a new report.

From Wall Street to the World Cup: How Football Became Crypto’s Biggest Gateway Drug

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2025. Dec. 14. 14:00

From Wall Street to the World Cup: How Football Became Crypto’s Biggest Gateway Drug As institutions are laying the groundwork for wider crypto adoption from the top down, it’s being met by rising interest from football fans from the ground up.

Bitcoin Dips Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events

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2025. Dec. 14. 13:50

Bitcoin Dips Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events Bitcoin hovered below $90,000 on Sunday as low liquidity, altcoin weakness and looming U.S. and global data kept traders cautious.

Bitcoin Drops Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events

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2025. Dec. 14. 13:50

Bitcoin Drops Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events Bitcoin hovered below $90,000 on Sunday as low liquidity, altcoin weakness and imminent U.S. and global data releases kept traders cautious.

Bitcoin Drops Below $89K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events

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2025. Dec. 14. 13:50

Bitcoin Drops Below $89K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events Bitcoin dipped below $89,000 on Sunday as low liquidity, altcoin weakness and imminent U.S. and global data releases kept traders cautious.

Spanish Authorities Bust Crypto Kidnapping Ring After Deadly Attack

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2025. Dec. 14. 13:00

Spanish Authorities Bust Crypto Kidnapping Ring After Deadly Attack The case highlights a growing trend of physical attacks aimed at extracting access to crypto wallets, known as "wrench attacks."

These Three Metrics Show Bitcoin Found Strong Support Near $80,000

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2025. Dec. 13. 19:00

These Three Metrics Show Bitcoin Found Strong Support Near $80,000 Onchain data shows multiple cost basis metrics confirm heavy demand and investor conviction around the $80,000 price level.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Hangs on to Spot in Nasdaq 100 Index

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2025. Dec. 13. 17:23

Michael Saylor's Strategy Hangs on to Spot in Nasdaq 100 Index The annual Nasdaq 100 rebalance saw six companies dropped and three new additions, with changes taking effect on December 22, but bitcoin treasury company Strategy hung onto its spot.

Vanguard Exec Likens Bitcoin to ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access

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2025. Dec. 13. 17:19

Vanguard Exec Likens Bitcoin to ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Opens ETF Trading Access Executive John Ameriks emphasized Vanguard's core view of the crypto sector hasn't changed, seeing the asset class as highly speculative.

After 2025’s Test Run, Crypto IPOs Face Their Real Trial in 2026

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2025. Dec. 13. 17:00

After 2025’s Test Run, Crypto IPOs Face Their Real Trial in 2026 "2026 is where we find out if crypto IPOs are a durable asset class," according to Laura Katherine Mann, a partner at global law firm White & Case.

Tether’s Bid to Buy Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejected by Majority Shareholder Exor

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2025. Dec. 13. 16:40

Tether’s Bid to Buy Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejected by Majority Shareholder Exor The stablecoin giant, which currently has a 10% stake in Juventus, recently offered to buy out the Agnelli family’s 65.4% stake in an all-cash deal.

NFT Project Pudgy Penguins Takes Over Las Vegas Sphere in Holiday Campaign

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2025. Dec. 13. 16:10

NFT Project Pudgy Penguins Takes Over Las Vegas Sphere in Holiday Campaign The NFT brand’s animated segments will air on the Sphere across Christmas week, signaling the crypto company's move into real-world consumer markets.

MSCI Isn't Wrong to Be Cautious on DATs

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2025. Dec. 13. 16:00

MSCI Isn't Wrong to Be Cautious on DATs As leading index provider MSCI considers excluding digital asset treasuries (DATs) from its suite of indexes, it’s worth considering the risk profile of these investment vehicles to determine if they truly meet these benchmarks, says Nic Puckrin, co-founder of Coin Bureau.

Brazil’s Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks

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2025. Dec. 13. 15:42

Brazil’s Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks The recommendation is in line with other global asset managers like BlackRock and Bank of America suggesting small portfolio allocations to the largest cryptocurrency.

State of Crypto: Policymakers Dominated Most Influential 2025

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2025. Dec. 13. 15:00

State of Crypto: Policymakers Dominated Most Influential 2025 CoinDesk is unveiling its annual list of the individuals who have shaped the crypto industry and the discourse around it this year.

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to Bitcoin

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2025. Dec. 13. 14:00

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to Bitcoin Rising Japanese rates and a stronger yen threaten carry trades and could pressure crypto markets despite easing U.S. policy.

Crypto’s Machine Learning ‘iPhone Moment’ Comes Closer as AI Agents Trade the Market

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2025. Dec. 13. 13:00

Crypto’s Machine Learning ‘iPhone Moment’ Comes Closer as AI Agents Trade the Market Recall Labs, a firm that has run 20 or so AI trading arenas, pitted foundational large language models (LLMs) against customized trading agents.

U.S. Market Structure Bill May Slide to January as Talks Continue Over Several Points

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2025. Dec. 13. 12:00

U.S. Market Structure Bill May Slide to January as Talks Continue Over Several Points While legislative language circulates among all four corners of the talks — industry, White House, Republicans and Democrats — the process is still mid-stride.

Citadel Securities and DeFi Waging War of Words Through SEC Correspondence

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2025. Dec. 12. 22:20

Citadel Securities and DeFi Waging War of Words Through SEC Correspondence The investing giant had asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to treat DeFi players like regulated entities, and the DeFi crowd pushed back.

Crypto Firm Tether Moves to Take Over Italian Football Club Juventus

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2025. Dec. 12. 20:59

Crypto Firm Tether Moves to Take Over Italian Football Club Juventus The issuer behind the most popular stablecoin said that if the bid succeeds, it prepares to invest $1 billion in the football club.

Crypto Firm Tether Says It Wants to Take Over Italian Football Club Juventus

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2025. Dec. 12. 20:59

Crypto Firm Tether Says It Wants to Take Over Italian Football Club Juventus The issuer behind the most popular stablecoin said that if the bid succeeds, it prepares to invest $1 billion in the football club.

Interactive Brokers Now Accepts Stablecoins in a Bid to Remain Competitive

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2025. Dec. 12. 18:30

Interactive Brokers Now Accepts Stablecoins in a Bid to Remain Competitive The firm has begun offering stablecoin account funding for U.S. retail clients, joining a growing list of brokerages racing to keep pace with crypto-native rivals.

DOT Sinks 2% After Breaking Key Support

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2025. Dec. 12. 17:16

DOT Sinks 2% After Breaking Key Support The Polkadot token erased earlier gains amid elevated volume, falling from a high of $2.09 to $1.97.

Hedera Tumbles 4% as Altcoins Continue to Suffer

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2025. Dec. 12. 17:14

Hedera Tumbles 4% as Altcoins Continue to Suffer Hedera's native token retreated from resistance levels as institutional volume surged during key reversal hour.

Five Crypto Firms Win Initial Approvals as Banks, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo

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2025. Dec. 12. 16:39

Five Crypto Firms Win Initial Approvals as Banks, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo The firms have obtained conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert into national trust banks.

Five Crypto Firms Win Initial Approvals as Trust Banks, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo

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2025. Dec. 12. 16:39

Five Crypto Firms Win Initial Approvals as Trust Banks, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo The firms have obtained conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert into national trust banks.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $90K as AI Worries Drag Nasdaq, Crypto Stocks Down

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2025. Dec. 12. 16:04

Bitcoin Plunges Below $90K as AI Worries Drag Nasdaq, Crypto Stocks Down Chipmaker Broadcom's 10% slide weighs on the market as Chicago Fed's Goolsbee signals more cuts than the median for 2026.

Pakistan, Binance Sign MOU to Explore Tokenization of $2B in State Assets: Reuters

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2025. Dec. 12. 16:02

Pakistan, Binance Sign MOU to Explore Tokenization of $2B in State Assets: Reuters The agreement comes as Pakistan accelerates the rollout of a formal crypto regulatory framework and explores blockchain-based distribution of government-owned assets.

Prediction Markets Are Coming to Phantom's 20M User Via Kalshi

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:10

Prediction Markets Are Coming to Phantom's 20M User Via Kalshi Phantom users will be able to chat and trade Kalshi's prediction markets with any Solana-based tokens, CEO said.

Most Influential: Changpeng “CZ” Zhao

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Most Influential: Changpeng “CZ” Zhao Zhao’s exit from Binance did little to dim his prominence.

Most Influential: Tom Lee

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Most Influential: Tom Lee A longtime fixture on Wall Street, Tom Lee’s pivot to crypto comes as the traditional finance industry is increasingly embracing digital assets.

Most Influential: Jesse Pollak

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Most Influential: Jesse Pollak Base, the layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase, exploded in popularity this year.

Most Influential: David Bailey

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Most Influential: David Bailey Bailey’s Strategy-inspired bitcoin treasury company, KindlyMD, exemplified the struggles of many of its peers this year.

Most Influential: Michael Saylor

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Most Influential: Michael Saylor Despite facing a year of tough conditions for bitcoin treasury companies, Michael Saylor’s Strategy developed new ways to make money — and acquire more bitcoin for its vast holdings — in 2025.

Backed, Chainlink Unveil xBridge to Move Tokenized Stocks Between Solana and Ethereum

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2025. Dec. 12. 15:00

Backed, Chainlink Unveil xBridge to Move Tokenized Stocks Between Solana and Ethereum The bridge uses Chainlink's CCIP to ensure consistent behavior across chains, mirroring the behavior of underlying assets.

UAE’s Largest Fuel Retailer Will Accept Stablecoin in 980 Stations in Three Countries

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2025. Dec. 12. 14:44

UAE’s Largest Fuel Retailer Will Accept Stablecoin in 980 Stations in Three Countries A new deal with Al Maryah Community Bank brings stablecoin payments to the pumps, shops and car washes at ADNOC retailers in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia.

Polish Government Urges President to Sign Crypto Bill He Already Rejected: Report

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2025. Dec. 12. 14:23

Polish Government Urges President to Sign Crypto Bill He Already Rejected: Report The Polish government reintroduced crypto legislation without changing a single period, after telling the president he needs to sign it to avoid Russian-linked security threats.

Filecoin Trades Little Changed, Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets

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2025. Dec. 12. 14:20

Filecoin Trades Little Changed, Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets The token has major support at the $1.36 level and resistance at $1.40.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 5.2%, Leading the Index Higher

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2025. Dec. 12. 14:17

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 5.2%, Leading the Index Higher  Aave (AAVE) was also among the top performers, rising 4.5% from Thursday.

MiCA Will Make or Break Euro-Pegged Stablecoins by 2026: DECTA

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2025. Dec. 12. 14:12

MiCA Will Make or Break Euro-Pegged Stablecoins by 2026: DECTA German payments processor DECTA expects euro-pegged stablecoins to gain traction in payments and tokenized finance as MiCA takes full effect across the EU.

U.S. SEC Gives Implicit Nod for Tokenized Stocks

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2025. Dec. 12. 12:17

U.S. SEC Gives Implicit Nod for Tokenized Stocks Clearing and settlement company the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. said a subsidiary had received a no-action letter to offer tokenized real-world assets.

YouTube Now Allows U.S. Content Creators to Get Paid in PayPal’s Stablecon: Fortune

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2025. Dec. 12. 12:05

YouTube Now Allows U.S. Content Creators to Get Paid in PayPal’s Stablecon: Fortune YouTube has added PayPal’s dollar-pegged stablecoin as a payout option for U.S. content creators, marking one of PYUSD’s most high-profile use cases yet.

YouTube Now Allows U.S. Content Creators to Get Paid in PayPal’s Stablecoin: Fortune

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2025. Dec. 12. 12:05

YouTube Now Allows U.S. Content Creators to Get Paid in PayPal’s Stablecoin: Fortune YouTube has added PayPal’s dollar-pegged stablecoin as a payout option for U.S. content creators, marking one of PYUSD’s most high-profile use cases yet.

Ripple Payments Lands First European Bank Client in AMINA

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2025. Dec. 12. 11:53

Ripple Payments Lands First European Bank Client in AMINA AMINA is said to be able to process cross-border flows involving fiat currencies and stablecoins, including Ripple’s own RLUSD.

XRP Ledger Upgrade Lays Groundwork for Lending, Tokenization Expansion

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2025. Dec. 12. 11:45

XRP Ledger Upgrade Lays Groundwork for Lending, Tokenization Expansion One of the amendments in the new release corrects an accounting error affecting Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs) held in escrow.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Stuck in Post-Fed Range as Altcoins Slump Deepens

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2025. Dec. 12. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Stuck in Post-Fed Range as Altcoins Slump Deepens Bitcoin remains trapped in a range despite the U.S. rate cut, while altcoins and memecoins struggle to attract risk appetite amid shifting investor behavior.

From Lockstep to Lag, Bitcoin Poised to Catch Up With Small Cap Highs

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2025. Dec. 12. 10:50

From Lockstep to Lag, Bitcoin Poised to Catch Up With Small Cap Highs The Federal Reserve begins Treasury bill purchases later Friday, starting with $8.2 billion as part of its reserve management program.

Standard Chartered, Coinbase Expand Crypto Prime Services for Institutions

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2025. Dec. 12. 09:04

Standard Chartered, Coinbase Expand Crypto Prime Services for Institutions The companies will explore the development of trading, prime services, custody, staking and lending solutions for institutional clients.

Boring Bitcoin's Green Light Moment Incoming?

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2025. Dec. 12. 07:11

Boring Bitcoin's Green Light Moment Incoming? BTC continues to bore traders with its directionless price action. But some indicators are pointing to renewed bullishness.

Bitcoin, Ether Steady as AI Fears Send Oracle Tumbling Down, Traders Next Wave of Rate Cuts

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2025. Dec. 12. 06:30

Bitcoin, Ether Steady as AI Fears Send Oracle Tumbling Down, Traders Next Wave of Rate Cuts Traders appeared more focused on preserving trend structure than chasing upside, with flows concentrated in large-cap assets.

Bitcoin, Ether Steady as AI Fears Send Oracle Tumbling Down, Traders Eye Next Wave of Rate Cuts

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2025. Dec. 12. 06:30

Bitcoin, Ether Steady as AI Fears Send Oracle Tumbling Down, Traders Eye Next Wave of Rate Cuts Traders appeared more focused on preserving trend structure than chasing upside, with flows concentrated in large-cap assets.

Dogecoin Hovers Near Key Support as Fed Easing Fails to Spark Risk Rally

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2025. Dec. 12. 05:45

Dogecoin Hovers Near Key Support as Fed Easing Fails to Spark Risk Rally Despite elevated trading activity, Dogecoin faces resistance near $0.1425, and its future movement is likely dependent on broader market sentiment.

Stablecoins Get Backing From Cross-Party UK Lawmakers Urging Pro-Innovation Rules

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2025. Dec. 12. 05:43

Stablecoins Get Backing From Cross-Party UK Lawmakers Urging Pro-Innovation Rules The group calls for a forward-looking framework to maintain the U.K.'s fintech leadership and attract international investment.

XRP Lands on Solana, Ethereum and Others, in Boost for Ripple Ecosystem

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2025. Dec. 12. 04:45

XRP Lands on Solana, Ethereum and Others, in Boost for Ripple Ecosystem Wrapped XRP will be tradable on Solana, Ethereum and other chains, allowing exposure across DeFi applications without unregulated third-party bridges.

CFTC Gives No-Action Leeway to Polymarket, Gemini, PredictIt, LedgerX Over Data Rules

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2025. Dec. 11. 22:36

CFTC Gives No-Action Leeway to Polymarket, Gemini, PredictIt, LedgerX Over Data Rules The CFTC granted the operators of Polymarket, PredictIt, Gemini and LedgerX permission to skip certain recordkeeping requirements.

Terraform's Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fraud

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2025. Dec. 11. 21:58

Terraform's Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fraud The Terraform Labs co-founder pleaded guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud in August.

U.S. Financial-Risk Watchdog, FSOC, Erased Digital Assets as a Potential Hazard

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2025. Dec. 11. 21:31

U.S. Financial-Risk Watchdog, FSOC, Erased Digital Assets as a Potential Hazard From Donald Trump's crypto-friendly regulators, the yearly report that once flagged financial-stability risks is no longer issuing "vulnerability" warnings.

Bitcoin Rebounds to $93K From Post-Fed Lows, but Altcoins Remain Under Pressure

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2025. Dec. 11. 21:24

Bitcoin Rebounds to $93K From Post-Fed Lows, but Altcoins Remain Under Pressure Downward pressure on bitcoin is losing steam, with the market stabilizing but not yet out of the woods, said one analyst.

Chainlink's LINK Drops 5% Despite Coinbase Bridge Deal, But Bottoming Signs Emerge

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2025. Dec. 11. 20:21

Chainlink's LINK Drops 5% Despite Coinbase Bridge Deal, But Bottoming Signs Emerge Coinbase tapped Chainlink services for $7 billion bridge, but broader crypto weakness weighed on price.

U.S. CFTC's Pham Moves for Do-Over on 'Actual Delivery' Guidance on Crypto

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2025. Dec. 11. 19:55

U.S. CFTC's Pham Moves for Do-Over on 'Actual Delivery' Guidance on Crypto In what are likely her final days at the agency, the acting chairman checked another box from President Donald Trump's crypto agenda.

Coinbase Expands Reach of Stablecoin-Based AI Agent Payments Tool

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2025. Dec. 11. 19:52

 Coinbase Expands Reach of Stablecoin-Based AI Agent Payments Tool The updated protocol, x402 V2, allows developers to combine payments, enable secure wallet access, and add new features via a clean, modular design.

Do Kwon’s Sentencing Hearing Drags on as Court Weighs Mountain of Victim Testimony

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2025. Dec. 11. 19:47

Do Kwon’s Sentencing Hearing Drags on as Court Weighs Mountain of Victim Testimony District Judge Paul Engelmeyer offered the Terraform Labs co-founder the chance to postpone his sentencing date, in light of hundreds of victim impact statements shared with the court in the past 24 hours.

U.S. Senate Rolls Toward Last Vote on Confirming Crypto Regulators at CFTC, FDIC

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2025. Dec. 11. 19:23

U.S. Senate Rolls Toward Last Vote on Confirming Crypto Regulators at CFTC, FDIC In the prolonged process of the Senate, two key officials have faced a series of procedural steps on their way to a final vote, possibly early next week.

JPMorgan Pushes Deeper Into Tokenization With Galaxy's Debt Issuance on Solana

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2025. Dec. 11. 19:16

JPMorgan Pushes Deeper Into Tokenization With Galaxy's Debt Issuance on Solana Galaxy’s onchain debt deal, where JP Morgan acted as arranger, was settled in USDC stablecoin and backed by Coinbase and Franklin Templeton.

Binance Overhauls Stablecoin Trading with Trump-Linked USD1

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2025. Dec. 11. 18:16

Binance Overhauls Stablecoin Trading with Trump-Linked USD1 The exchange is adding new USD1 trading pairs and replaces BUSD collateral with the token.

El Salvador Partners with Elon Musk’s Grok in AI-Powered Education for 1M Students

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2025. Dec. 11. 17:51

El Salvador Partners with Elon Musk’s Grok in AI-Powered Education for 1M Students The nation that first adopted bitcoin as legal tender is looking to pioneer AI-powered education in 5,000 Salvadoran schools with xAI’s Grok

Crypto Investment Firm Blockstream to Acquire TradFi Hedge Fund Corbiere Capital

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2025. Dec. 11. 17:36

Crypto Investment Firm Blockstream to Acquire TradFi Hedge Fund Corbiere Capital The planned deal will bring Corbiere’s equity and event-driven strategies under Blockstream’s asset management arm.

Robinhood Stock Slides 8% After Big Decline in November Trading Volumes

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2025. Dec. 11. 17:30

Robinhood Stock Slides 8% After Big Decline in November Trading Volumes Slumps across equity, options and crypto trading in November raised concerns that retail investor momentum may be fading.

Aptos Slumps 7% as Token Unlock Weighs on Sentiment

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2025. Dec. 11. 17:05

Aptos Slumps 7% as Token Unlock Weighs on Sentiment Trading volumes jumped 38% above monthly averages as institutional players repositioned ahead of a scheduled token unlock.

TON Slips 3.3% to $1.59 as Broader Crypto Market Weakens

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:58

TON Slips 3.3% to $1.59 as Broader Crypto Market Weakens The token is consolidating below resistance at $1.65, with support forming above $1.59, and traders are watching for a breakout above $1.70 to regain momentum.

ICP Extends Decline as Breakdown Below $3.40 Reinforces Bearish Structure

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:36

ICP Extends Decline as Breakdown Below $3.40 Reinforces Bearish Structure ICP slid 4.28% as a sharp reversal from early highs pushed the token below short-term support, with volume surging during key inflection points.

BNB Drops Below $865 as Crypto Market Moves Lower

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:24

BNB Drops Below $865 as Crypto Market Moves Lower The token is now trading in a tight range, with buyers defending the $864-$867 zone and sellers capping gains near $868.50, as traders appear cautious.

Save the Children Introduces Bitcoin Fund to Streamline Crisis Response

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:24

Save the Children Introduces Bitcoin Fund to Streamline Crisis Response New fund enables Save the Children to hold bitcoin, pilot digital wallets, and speed up emergency aid delivery.

Cross-Chain Liquidity Protocol LI.FI Raises $29M in Series A Extension

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:22

Cross-Chain Liquidity Protocol LI.FI Raises $29M in Series A Extension The Berlin-based bridging and swap infrastructure provider has now raised $51.7M in total funding and processed more than $60B in onchain volume.

Bitcoin Stumbles Back Below $90K as Dollar Sinks to 7-Week Low After Fed Rate Cut

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:16

Bitcoin Stumbles Back Below $90K as Dollar Sinks to 7-Week Low After Fed Rate Cut The U.S. dollar, along with precious metals and bond yields, is reacting as expected to easier financial conditions, but crypto remains in a bearish trend.

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization Trends

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2025. Dec. 11. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization Trends Tokenized Money Market Funds were the breakout asset in 2025. Institutional adoption, regulatory shifts, and new cash rails point to 2026 as the year of acceleration.

BONK Extends Slide as Resistance Rejection Pushes Token Back Toward Support

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:33

BONK Extends Slide as Resistance Rejection Pushes Token Back Toward Support BONK fell 4.5% as resistance near $0.00001010 capped early strength, sending the token into a tight consolidation band around $0.00000910.

Hong Kong's OSL Group to Offer U.S.-Regulated Stablecoin with Anchorage Digital

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:24

Hong Kong's OSL Group to Offer U.S.-Regulated Stablecoin with Anchorage Digital The USDGO token will be issued under U.S. federal oversight and backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar assets.

Most Influential: The Social Media Traders

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Most Influential: The Social Media Traders Crypto Twitter’s social media traders turned their X dashboards into public PnL reality shows in 2025, sending billions in volume through memecoins and perp DEXs in real time.

Most Influential: Sirgoo Lee

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Most Influential: Sirgoo Lee Lee shaped the exchange that defines Korea’s crypto market, but even after his exit this year, the country’s hyperactive retail engine will keep moving.

Coinbase Taps Chainlink CCIP as Sole Bridge for $7B in Wrapped Tokens Across Chains

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Coinbase Taps Chainlink CCIP as Sole Bridge for $7B in Wrapped Tokens Across Chains The integration enables users to move these assets across different networks and applications, leveraging Chainlink's secure oracle networks.

Most Influential: Shayne Coplan

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Most Influential: Shayne Coplan Once mired in legal trouble that included federal probes and law enforcement raids, Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan has emerged victorious this year, casting off the yoke of regulatory scrutiny and growing the prediction market he founded into a $9 billion betting empire.

Most Influential: Arthur Hayes

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Most Influential: Arthur Hayes BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has re-emerged in recent years as one of the industry’s most consistently influential macro thinkers.

Most Influential: Cathie Wood

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2025. Dec. 11. 15:00

Most Influential: Cathie Wood Throughout crypto’s ups and downs, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has remained unflaggingly bullish on the industry’s future.

Crypto Trading Volumes Deteriorated Across Board Last Month as Market Slumped: JPMorgan

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2025. Dec. 11. 14:36

Crypto Trading Volumes Deteriorated Across Board Last Month as Market Slumped: JPMorgan Bitcoin, ether and most majors fell last month as spot, derivatives and stablecoin volumes dropped and U.S. crypto ETPs saw heavy outflows.

Nexo Agrees to Buy Argentina’s Buenbit to Expand Crypto Services Across Latin America

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2025. Dec. 11. 14:00

Nexo Agrees to Buy Argentina’s Buenbit to Expand Crypto Services Across Latin America The deal gives Nexo access to Buenbit's user base and enables it to offer crypto-backed loans, high-yield savings accounts and trading tools.

DYdX Launches Solana Spot Trading, Opens Access to U.S. Users

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2025. Dec. 11. 14:00

DYdX Launches Solana Spot Trading, Opens Access to U.S. Users The launch marks a notable shift for the decentralized exchange, which has until now been known almost entirely for its derivatives markets.

Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Crypto Wallet Use Within its Ecosystem

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:50

Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Crypto Wallet Use Within its Ecosystem The project aims to make crypto more accessible to everyday users, building on Klarna's recent launch of KlarnaUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin.

Filecoin Declines 7%, Breaking Below $1.43 Support

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:44

Filecoin Declines 7%, Breaking Below $1.43 Support The token now has support at the $1.37 level and resistance at $1.43.

Cardano Ecosystem Gets a Privacy Boost as Midnight’s NIGHT Goes Live

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:41

Cardano Ecosystem Gets a Privacy Boost as Midnight’s NIGHT Goes Live The network uses a dual-state architecture that separates public and private data while allowing controlled disclosure to auditors, institutions or counterparties.

Mexico’s Central Bank Keeps a ‘Healthy Distance’ From Crypto

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:31

Mexico’s Central Bank Keeps a ‘Healthy Distance’ From Crypto Banxico’s year-end report reaffirms its anti-crypto stance, highlighting legal risks, low adoption, and the need for international regulation.

XRP Edges Toward Another U.S. Spot ETF After Cboe Approves 21Shares' Fund

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:01

XRP Edges Toward Another U.S. Spot ETF After Cboe Approves 21Shares' Fund Once live, the ETF will track the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate (New York Variant), giving investors exposure to XRP via a regulated fund structure without handling the asset directly.

Fifth XRP Spot ETF on the Way After CBOE Approval of 21Shares Application

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2025. Dec. 11. 13:01

Fifth XRP Spot ETF on the Way After CBOE Approval of 21Shares Application Once live, the ETF will track the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate (New York Variant), giving investors exposure to XRP via a regulated fund structure without handling the asset directly.

Sky's Keel Starts $500M Investment Campaign to Boost RWAs on Solana

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2025. Dec. 11. 12:00

Sky's Keel Starts $500M Investment Campaign to Boost RWAs on Solana The Tokenization Regatta aims to allocate funds and support to projects bringing tokenized real-world assets to the Solana network.

Marketnode, Lion Global Bring Singapore-Vaulted Gold Fund Onchain on Solana

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2025. Dec. 11. 11:59

Marketnode, Lion Global Bring Singapore-Vaulted Gold Fund Onchain on Solana The fund offers exposure to physical gold bars vaulted and insured in Singapore, with traditional custody and an option for in-kind redemption.

Revolut and Trust Wallet Launch Instant Crypto Buys in EU With Self-Custody Focus

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2025. Dec. 11. 11:45

Revolut and Trust Wallet Launch Instant Crypto Buys in EU With Self-Custody Focus The integration allows users to buy crypto and have it sent directly to their Trust Wallet, a self-custodial app, giving them full control of their assets from the moment of purchase.

Crypto Markets Today: Traders Seek Catalysts After Bitcoin’s Post-Fed Pullback

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2025. Dec. 11. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Traders Seek Catalysts After Bitcoin’s Post-Fed Pullback The crypto market slipped to the lower end of its range after the Federal Reserve’s 25bps rate cut failed to spark fresh momentum.

UK Bitcoin Company Satsuma Sells 579 of Its 1,199 Bitcoin for $53.2 Million

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2025. Dec. 11. 11:25

UK Bitcoin Company Satsuma Sells 579 of Its 1,199 Bitcoin for $53.2 Million The company sells BTC to secure cash for upcoming loan note obligations ahead of its planned uplisting.

BTC, Nasdaq Futures Drop as Oracle Earnings Revive AI Bubble Fears

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2025. Dec. 11. 10:20

BTC, Nasdaq Futures Drop as Oracle Earnings Revive AI Bubble Fears Oracle shares tanked after the firm revealed an earnings miss.

Gemini Approved by CFTC to Offer U.S. Prediction Markets

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2025. Dec. 11. 07:57

Gemini Approved by CFTC to Offer U.S. Prediction Markets Gemini said its affiliate Gemini Titan won CFTC approval to operate a Designated Contract Market, allowing the firm to offer regulated prediction markets in the U.S.

Gemini Approved by CFTC to Offer U.S. Prediction Markets, Stock Surges Nearly 14%

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2025. Dec. 11. 07:57

Gemini Approved by CFTC to Offer U.S. Prediction Markets, Stock Surges Nearly 14% Gemini said its affiliate Gemini Titan won CFTC approval to operate a Designated Contract Market, allowing the firm to offer regulated prediction markets in the U.S.

Ether, Dogecoin, Solana Slide as Bitcoin Fails to Sustain Early-Week Breakout

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2025. Dec. 11. 07:03

Ether, Dogecoin, Solana Slide as Bitcoin Fails to Sustain Early-Week Breakout The pullback followed Tuesday's brief spike above $94,500, a move that triggered a minor short squeeze but failed to break the resistance that has capped bitcoin for most of the past three weeks.

Crypto Drop Wipes Out $370M in Bullish Bets as BTC, ETH Give Back Gains

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2025. Dec. 11. 06:21

Crypto Drop Wipes Out $370M in Bullish Bets as BTC, ETH Give Back Gains Binance, Hyperliquid, and Bybit were the most affected exchanges, comprising 72% of all forced unwinds.

XRP Slides as Traders Take Bitcoin Profits, With ETF Flows Still Strong

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2025. Dec. 11. 05:18

XRP Slides as Traders Take Bitcoin Profits, With ETF Flows Still Strong Institutional flows surged 54% above the weekly average, indicating strategic selling rather than retail panic.

Why is Bitcoin Trading Lower Today?

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2025. Dec. 11. 04:32

Why is Bitcoin Trading Lower Today? Market uncertainty persists due to internal Fed divisions and unclear future rate paths until 2026.

U.S. Senate's Crypto Market Structure Bill Gets Messy as Calendar Weighs Down

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2025. Dec. 11. 03:35

U.S. Senate's Crypto Market Structure Bill Gets Messy as Calendar Weighs Down The White House has shut down proposals, and lawmakers are circulating the Democrats' asks in what had been a close negotiation, revealing 11th-hour pressure.

Asia Morning Briefing: Fed Cut Brings Little Volatility as Bitcoin Waits for Japan

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2025. Dec. 11. 02:17

Asia Morning Briefing: Fed Cut Brings Little Volatility as Bitcoin Waits for Japan CryptoQuant data shows seller exhaustion as whales pull back from exchanges, while traders prepare for a closely watched BOJ meeting that could influence global liquidity.

Bhutan Debuts TER Gold-Backed Token on Solana

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2025. Dec. 11. 02:00

Bhutan Debuts TER Gold-Backed Token on Solana The Himalayan kingdom introduced TER, a Solana-based token backed by physical gold and issued through Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Crypto CEOs Join U.S. CFTC's Innovation Council to Steer Market Developments

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2025. Dec. 10. 22:22

Crypto CEOs Join U.S. CFTC's Innovation Council to Steer Market Developments The chief executives of firms such as Gemini and Kraken will pitch in on U.S. policy efforts through the council's future, public discussions.

Stripe Acqui-Hires Crypto Payments Startup Valora, Venturing Further Into Stablecoins

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2025. Dec. 10. 22:00

Stripe Acqui-Hires Crypto Payments Startup Valora, Venturing Further Into Stablecoins The team behind the Celo-based app is joining Stripe, while the intellectual property is returned to cLabs.

U.S. Banking Regulator Warns Wall Street on 'Debanking,' Claims Practices 'Unlawful'

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2025. Dec. 10. 21:23

U.S. Banking Regulator Warns Wall Street on 'Debanking,' Claims Practices 'Unlawful' The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency probed debanking of certain industries, including digital assets, and said it'll pursue any repeat of such activity.

Bitcoin Volatile Near $94K as Fed's Powell Straddles Labor Market and Inflation Issues

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2025. Dec. 10. 20:37

Bitcoin Volatile Near $94K as Fed's Powell Straddles Labor Market and Inflation Issues "Powell is threading the needle between their two mandates," said one analyst.

Bitcoin Swings Wildly as Fed's Powell Straddles Labor Market and Inflation Issues

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2025. Dec. 10. 20:37

Bitcoin Swings Wildly as Fed's Powell Straddles Labor Market and Inflation Issues "Powell is threading the needle between their two mandates," said one analyst.

A16z Crypto to Open Seoul Office, Hire Sungmo Park to Lead Asia Efforts

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2025. Dec. 10. 20:00

A16z Crypto to Open Seoul Office, Hire Sungmo Park to Lead Asia Efforts Andreessen Horowitz's crypto venture capital unit pointed to high levels of crypto ownership in South Korea and Singapore, and growing onchain activity in Japan.

Consumer Groups Join Unions Trying to Derail U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill

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2025. Dec. 10. 19:50

Consumer Groups Join Unions Trying to Derail U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill Political progressives have joined forces to oppose current versions of the industry-backed legislative effort in the Senate.

Paxful Pleads Guilty to Aiding Crime, Ignoring AML Laws

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2025. Dec. 10. 19:20

Paxful Pleads Guilty to Aiding Crime, Ignoring AML Laws The DOJ said the firm knowingly facilitated illicit trades tied to sex work, sanctions evasion, and fraud, earning millions in fees while ignoring U.S. law.

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points, With Two Members Voting for Steady Policy

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2025. Dec. 10. 18:51

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points, With Two Members Voting for Steady Policy The anticipated move comes as policymakers are still operating without several key economic data releases that remain delayed or suspended due to the U.S. government shutdown.

The Protocol: Stripe’s Tempo Testnet Goes Live

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2025. Dec. 10. 17:21

The Protocol: Stripe’s Tempo Testnet Goes Live Also: ZKSync Lite to Sunset, Blockstream App Update, Axelar’s AgentFlux

Stellar Edges Higher to $0.251 Despite Altcoin Market Apathy

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2025. Dec. 10. 17:15

Stellar Edges Higher to $0.251 Despite Altcoin Market Apathy Trading volume surged 19% above weekly averages as XLM consolidated around critical $0.25 support level.

Hedera Rises 1.8% to $0.1372 as Government Adoption Momentum Builds

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2025. Dec. 10. 17:05

Hedera Rises 1.8% to $0.1372 as Government Adoption Momentum Builds Technical consolidation occurs alongside renewed focus on enterprise tokenization initiatives.

Surf Raises $15M to Build AI Model Tailored to Crypto Research

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2025. Dec. 10. 16:51

Surf Raises $15M to Build AI Model Tailored to Crypto Research Pantera Capital led the round, with Coinbase Ventures and Digital Currency Group also participating.

ICP Extends Decline as Range Support Breaks, Testing New Lows Near $3.48

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2025. Dec. 10. 16:48

ICP Extends Decline as Range Support Breaks, Testing New Lows Near $3.48 Internet Computer slipped back into a declining pattern after early strength faded, with the slide pushing the token toward key December support levels.

GameStop Posted $9.4M Loss on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3

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2025. Dec. 10. 16:25

GameStop Posted $9.4M Loss on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3 The firm has not announced any new bitcoin purchases since May, when it bought 4,710 BTC.

Tether Rolls Out Privacy-Focused Health App as Expansion Into AI Accelerates

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2025. Dec. 10. 16:24

Tether Rolls Out Privacy-Focused Health App as Expansion Into AI Accelerates The company behind the largest stablecoin, the $186 billion USDT, is increasingly venturing beyond crypto into sectors such as artificial intelligence and robotics.

Investors Are Hunting for Countercyclical Value in Privacy Coins

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2025. Dec. 10. 16:01

Investors Are Hunting for Countercyclical Value in Privacy Coins In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Carter Feldman writes that the bear market makes this a prime moment for privacy coins, signaling growing user demand for true financial autonomy. Then, we dive into Ethereum with Andy Baehr’s “vibe check” – when ETH rallies, it may signal something larger is afoot.

Crypto Long & Short: Investors Are Hunting for Countercyclical Value in Privacy Coins

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2025. Dec. 10. 16:01

Crypto Long & Short: Investors Are Hunting for Countercyclical Value in Privacy Coins In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Carter Feldman writes that the bear market makes this a prime moment for privacy coins, signaling growing user demand for true financial autonomy. Then, we dive into Ethereum with Andy Baehr’s “vibe check” – when ETH rallies, it may signal something larger is afoot.

Strategy Pushes Back on MSCI’s Digital Asset Exclusion Proposal

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2025. Dec. 10. 15:19

Strategy Pushes Back on MSCI’s Digital Asset Exclusion Proposal Michale Saylor and team urged MSCI to maintain neutral index standards after a plan to exclude firms with significant digital asset holdings.

SpaceX’s $300M Bitcoin Stack Puts Crypto Inside the World’s Biggest Planned IPO

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2025. Dec. 10. 15:05

SpaceX’s $300M Bitcoin Stack Puts Crypto Inside the World’s Biggest Planned IPO The Elon Musk–run company is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering that would seek to raise “significantly more than $30 billion.” Even relatively small balance-sheet allocations matter at that scale.

Most Influential: Rushi Manche

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2025. Dec. 10. 15:00

Most Influential: Rushi Manche The Movement Labs’ co-founder’s secret dealings and subsequent scandal stoked industry-wide anxieties about opaque token allocations and insider trading.

Most Influential: The Lazarus Group

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2025. Dec. 10. 15:00

Most Influential: The Lazarus Group The crypto industry’s most notorious hackers continue to break records, highlighting the importance of taking every step possible to secure wallets.

Most Influential: Pump.fun

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2025. Dec. 10. 15:00

Most Influential: Pump.fun The platform saw massive success in 2025, with over $150 billion in cumulative volume, $138 million in monthly revenue, and a notable $500 million token sale in July.

Most Influential: Hayden Davis

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2025. Dec. 10. 15:00

Most Influential: Hayden Davis Crypto’s Gen Z supervillain may have single-handedly popped the memecoin bubble this year, exposing it as less a cultural movement and more a parasitic financial machine feeding on new entrants.

Most Influential: The Wrench Attackers

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2025. Dec. 10. 15:00

Most Influential: The Wrench Attackers Perpetrators use various tactics, including posing as delivery drivers or waiting at gyms, homes, or hotel rooms, to target victims and demand access to their wallets.

Ether Digital Asset Treasury Companies Outpace Peers as Crypto Tailwinds Build: B. Riley

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2025. Dec. 10. 14:52

Ether Digital Asset Treasury Companies Outpace Peers as Crypto Tailwinds Build: B. Riley The bank said ETH-focused DATCOs have outperformed since Nov. 20 as risk appetite improved, mNAVs ticked up and staking-led strategies gained traction.

BONK Slips as Governance Vote Nears, Testing Key Technical Support

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2025. Dec. 10. 14:49

BONK Slips as Governance Vote Nears, Testing Key Technical Support The Solana memecoin dipped below the $0.00001000 threshold ahead of a dYdX integration vote, with elevated volume highlighting heightened positioning activity.

Teacher’s Union Says U.S. Senate Crypto Bill Puts Pensions and Economy at Risk: CNBC

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2025. Dec. 10. 14:39

Teacher’s Union Says U.S. Senate Crypto Bill Puts Pensions and Economy at Risk: CNBC The AFT said the bill is “irresponsible” and “reckless,” putting pensions of working families at risk and paving the way for the next financial crisis.

BNB Lags Wider Market Despite Volume Surge Resistance Levels Hold

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2025. Dec. 10. 14:34

BNB Lags Wider Market Despite Volume Surge Resistance Levels Hold Despite uncertainty and a lack of breakout, BNB's fundamentals may be supportive, with recent developments support a bullish case.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Declines 1.5% as All Constituents Trade Lower

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2025. Dec. 10. 14:23

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Declines 1.5% as All Constituents Trade Lower Aptos (APT) dropped 5.3% and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) fell 4.4%, leading the index lower.

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin and Anthony Pompliano's ProCap Add to BTC Holdings

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2025. Dec. 10. 14:20

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin and Anthony Pompliano's ProCap Add to BTC Holdings The shares of both bitcoin-related firms are posting modest early gains Wednesday, but remain sharply lower over the past several days.

Telegram Ring Ran Pump-and-Dump Network That Netted $800K in a Month: Solidus Labs

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2025. Dec. 10. 14:00

Telegram Ring Ran Pump-and-Dump Network That Netted $800K in a Month: Solidus Labs A Solidus Labs investigation details how an invite-only Telegram group used bots, fake narratives and rapid token deployments across Solana and BNB Chain to manipulate markets.

Helium Expands to Brazil With Mambo WiFi in DePIN Breakthrough

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2025. Dec. 10. 13:30

Helium Expands to Brazil With Mambo WiFi in DePIN Breakthrough The partnership represents one of Helium’s most significant international expansions so far.

Polkadot Rises 4% as Crypto Markets Stabilize

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2025. Dec. 10. 13:17

Polkadot Rises 4% as Crypto Markets Stabilize The token has support at the $2.19 level and resistance at $2.39.

Filecoin Trades Little Changed, Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets

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2025. Dec. 10. 13:12

Filecoin Trades Little Changed, Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets A technical consolidation pattern emerged as trading activity surged nearly 50% above weekly averages.

Bitcoin Volatility Is Still Compressing, Dimming Year-End Rally Outlook

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2025. Dec. 10. 13:05

Bitcoin Volatility Is Still Compressing, Dimming Year-End Rally Outlook Bitcoin's volatility indices are declining, just like the S&P 500's.

Superstate Rolls Out Direct Stock Issuance for Public Companies on Ethereum, Solana

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2025. Dec. 10. 13:00

Superstate Rolls Out Direct Stock Issuance for Public Companies on Ethereum, Solana SEC-registered firms can sell shares directly on blockchain rails to investors, raising funds in stablecoins.

TenX Protocols to Start Trading on TSX Venture Exchange After Raising $24M in 2025

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2025. Dec. 10. 13:00

TenX Protocols to Start Trading on TSX Venture Exchange After Raising $24M in 2025 The company said it plans to use the proceeds to buy tokens and stake them across networks including Solana, Sui and Sei.

Blockstream Connects Lightning and Liquid for Faster, Private Bitcoin Payments

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2025. Dec. 10. 13:00

Blockstream Connects Lightning and Liquid for Faster, Private Bitcoin Payments The new update enables trustless swaps between Lightning and Liquid, removing technical hurdles for fast, self-custodial BTC spending, the company said.

Pineapple Financial Starts Migrating its $10B Mortgage Portfolio Onchain via Injective

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2025. Dec. 10. 12:00

Pineapple Financial Starts Migrating its $10B Mortgage Portfolio Onchain via Injective The Canadian fintech has already put data tied to about $412 million in funded mortgages onchain, and aims to migrate more than 29,000 loans over time.

KindlyMD Turns to Kraken as Fourth Provider for Bitcoin-Backed $210M Loan at 8%

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2025. Dec. 10. 11:54

KindlyMD Turns to Kraken as Fourth Provider for Bitcoin-Backed $210M Loan at 8% An SEC filing shows the Kraken facility will be used to retire an outstanding Antalpha loan and requires significant bitcoin collateral.

TON Edges Higher to $1.64 as Consolidation Phase Continues

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2025. Dec. 10. 11:50

TON Edges Higher to $1.64 as Consolidation Phase Continues Technical indicators suggest a slow base-building phase, but TON's price movement is likely to be influenced by today's Fed announcement.

Metaplanet Stock Jumps 12% as mNAV Climbs to 1.17, Highest Level Since Crypto Crisis

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2025. Dec. 10. 11:41

Metaplanet Stock Jumps 12% as mNAV Climbs to 1.17, Highest Level Since Crypto Crisis Bitcoin rebound and equity momentum push Metaplanet valuation multiple to 1.17 to highest level since October.

Crypto Markets Today: Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Lift BTC, ETH as Traders Brace for Volatility

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2025. Dec. 10. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Lift BTC, ETH as Traders Brace for Volatility Crypto markets are firm ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision, with a 25 basis-point interest-rate cut already priced in.

IMF Flags Stablecoins as Source of Risk to Emerging Markets, Experts Say We Aren't There Yet

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2025. Dec. 10. 07:24

IMF Flags Stablecoins as Source of Risk to Emerging Markets, Experts Say We Aren't There Yet The IMF warns that USD-pegged stablecoins could undermine local currencies in emerging markets by facilitating currency substitution and capital outflows.

XRP Sell Pressure Emerges as Ripple Linked Token Fails to Sustain $2.12 Break

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2025. Dec. 10. 06:00

XRP Sell Pressure Emerges as Ripple Linked Token Fails to Sustain $2.12 Break Despite briefly reaching $2.17, XRP failed to maintain momentum, suggesting large holders may be unwinding positions rather than accumulating.

Breakout or Bull Trap? DOGE Jumps Above Resistance on Ethereum Strength

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2025. Dec. 10. 05:39

Breakout or Bull Trap? DOGE Jumps Above Resistance on Ethereum Strength Despite the breakout, DOGE faces significant structural resistance from major EMAs.

Binance Co-CEO Yi He’s WeChat Account Hacked to Push Meme Coin MUBARA

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2025. Dec. 10. 05:25

Binance Co-CEO Yi He’s WeChat Account Hacked to Push Meme Coin MUBARA The attackers profited by selling the memecoin after creating artificial demand through the false endorsement.

Binance Co-CEO Yi He’s WeChat Account Hacked to Push Memecoin MUBARA

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2025. Dec. 10. 05:25

Binance Co-CEO Yi He’s WeChat Account Hacked to Push Memecoin MUBARA The attackers profited by selling the memecoin after creating artificial demand through the false endorsement.

BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA Pull Back Ahead of Fed Meeting Where Rate-Cuts Expected

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2025. Dec. 10. 05:18

BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA Pull Back Ahead of Fed Meeting Where Rate-Cuts Expected Market depth in smaller tokens remained thin, echoing the uneven liquidity that has characterized December trading so far.

Bitcoin Holds Near $92K as Selling Cools, but Demand Still Lags

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2025. Dec. 10. 02:12

Bitcoin Holds Near $92K as Selling Cools, but Demand Still Lags ETF inflows have finally turned positive, but weak on-chain activity, defensive derivatives positioning, and negative spot CVD show a market stabilizing without the conviction needed for a sustained move higher.

Key U.S. Senator on Crypto Bill, Lummis, Negotiating Dicey Points With White House

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2025. Dec. 09. 23:46

Key U.S. Senator on Crypto Bill, Lummis, Negotiating Dicey Points With White House The Republican lawmaker who is among the core negotiators on the U.S. market structure bill said the White House has rejected some ethics language.

Proposed ‘AfterDark’ Bitcoin ETF Would Skip U.S. Trading Hours

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2025. Dec. 09. 20:57

Proposed ‘AfterDark’ Bitcoin ETF Would Skip U.S. Trading Hours The fund would hold bitcoin only overnight, betting on data showing bitcon gains mostly occur outside regular market hours.

XRP Underperforms Market as Sudden Bitcoin Surge Forces $387M of Liquidations

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2025. Dec. 09. 19:36

XRP Underperforms Market as Sudden Bitcoin Surge Forces $387M of Liquidations XRP's technical outlook remains uncertain, with support at $2.05 and resistance at $2.17, as traders watch for volume expansion

Dogecoin Surges as Ether Zooms 8%, Sparking Bullish Reversal For Memecoins

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2025. Dec. 09. 19:27

Dogecoin Surges as Ether Zooms 8%, Sparking Bullish Reversal For Memecoins The breakout now sets up a clean continuation zone—provided bulls defend the mid-range pivot they just reclaimed.

Aptos Rises 8% After Breaking Through $1.80 Resistance

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2025. Dec. 09. 18:50

Aptos Rises 8% After Breaking Through $1.80 Resistance Strong volume and technical momentum distinguished APT's gains from the broader market action.

Ether Surges 8%, Outpacing Bitcoin Gains Amid Staking ETF, Tokenization Optimism

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2025. Dec. 09. 18:47

Ether Surges 8%, Outpacing Bitcoin Gains Amid Staking ETF, Tokenization Optimism BlackRock's filing for a staking ether ETF earlier this week has contributed to ETH's relative strength to bitcoin, one market strategist noted.

SEC Approves U.S.’ Second Crypto Index ETP with Bitwise’s BITW

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2025. Dec. 09. 17:20

SEC Approves U.S.’ Second Crypto Index ETP with Bitwise’s BITW The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund now trades on NYSE Arca, joining the ranks of gold and oil funds in regulated exchange products.

Michael Saylor Urges Middle East to Become the 'Switzerland of Bitcoin Banking'

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2025. Dec. 09. 17:01

Michael Saylor Urges Middle East to Become the 'Switzerland of Bitcoin Banking' The executive chairman of Strategy pitched BTC-backed banking and yield products as a $200 trillion opportunity at the Bitcoin MENA conference.

Cascade Unveils 24/7 Neo-Brokerage Offering Perpetuals on Cryptos, U.S. Stocks

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2025. Dec. 09. 17:00

Cascade Unveils 24/7 Neo-Brokerage Offering Perpetuals on Cryptos, U.S. Stocks The platform will let retail traders use one margin account to trade round-the-clock perpetual markets.

Bitcoin Surges to $94K One Day Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut

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2025. Dec. 09. 16:47

Bitcoin Surges to $94K One Day Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut The change from what's become typical bearish U.S. session action could signal seller exhaustion.

Stripe-Backed Blockchain Tempo Starts Testnet; Kalshi, Mastercard, UBS Added as Partners

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2025. Dec. 09. 15:49

Stripe-Backed Blockchain Tempo Starts Testnet; Kalshi, Mastercard, UBS Added as Partners Tempo, built by Stripe and Paradigm, has started testing payment-focused blockchain and has onboard a slew of institutional partners.

Do Kwon Judge Demands Answers Before Sentencing Over ‘Assurance’ He’ll Serve Time

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2025. Dec. 09. 15:48

Do Kwon Judge Demands Answers Before Sentencing Over ‘Assurance’ He’ll Serve Time Judge asked whether Kwon might be freed abroad and asked for details on victims, time-served credit and unresolved charges ahead of sentencing.

Bitcoin Treasury Company Twenty One Drops 25% in NYSE Debut, Trades Near PIPE Pricing of $10

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2025. Dec. 09. 15:30

Bitcoin Treasury Company Twenty One Drops 25% in NYSE Debut, Trades Near PIPE Pricing of $10 The company is led by Strike CEO Jack Mallers and began trading under the XXI ticker today following its SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners.

Will the ETF Era Usher in the End of Crypto Tribalism?

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2025. Dec. 09. 15:26

Will the ETF Era Usher in the End of Crypto Tribalism? There was once a time when you picked a side — the token you were excited about. But crypto has become one of the fastest-growing asset classes of the last decade. Soon, it seems, you’ll just pick an allocation. But will that take the fun out of crypto?

Most Influential: Don Jr., Eric and Barron Trump

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2025. Dec. 09. 15:00

Most Influential: Don Jr., Eric and Barron Trump The sons of U.S. President Donald Trump have capitalized on their family name and crypto’s political momentum, carving out a profitable niche for themselves in the booming industry.

Most Influential: Brandon and Howard Lutnick

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2025. Dec. 09. 15:00

Most Influential: Brandon and Howard Lutnick The world's biggest stablecoin issuer struggled to maintain banking relationships for a few years and faced accusations it wasn't fully backing its circulating tokens — then one of the world's biggest financial firms, Cantor Fitzgerald, became its custodian.

Most Influential: Paolo Ardoino

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2025. Dec. 09. 15:00

Most Influential: Paolo Ardoino The CEO of Tether is turning the stablecoin into a global financial force.

Most Influential: Bo Hines

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2025. Dec. 09. 15:00

Most Influential: Bo Hines President Donald Trump tapped a former college football player to run offense on his digital assets agenda.

Most Influential: Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss

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2025. Dec. 09. 15:00

Most Influential: Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss The U.S. President’s choice to run the CFTC seemed set to sail through Congress, until Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss stepped in.

Regulatory Battle Over Tokenized U.S. Stocks Escalates, HSBC Says

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2025. Dec. 09. 14:51

Regulatory Battle Over Tokenized U.S. Stocks Escalates, HSBC Says Citadel Securities has urged the SEC to treat decentralized finance trading venues like traditional exchanges, a stance facing opposition from the crypto industry.

TON Token Yearly Loss Nears 72%, but Potential Reversal Signs Emerge

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2025. Dec. 09. 14:49

TON Token Yearly Loss Nears 72%, but Potential Reversal Signs Emerge The token's price found support at $1.6025, which held firm despite initial selling pressure, and has since shown signs of a potential reversal.

Crypto Wallet Firm Exodus Bets on Stablecoins for Real-World Payments With 2026 App

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2025. Dec. 09. 14:30

Crypto Wallet Firm Exodus Bets on Stablecoins for Real-World Payments With 2026 App The company launched Exodus Pay, which aims to remove crypto friction by letting users send, spend, and earn with stablecoins from one app.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Falls 1.6% as Index Trades Lower

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2025. Dec. 09. 14:24

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Falls 1.6% as Index Trades Lower  Aave (AAVE) was also among the underperformers, declining 1.2% from Monday.

A16z-Backed Daylight Brings Electricity Markets Onchain With New DeFi Protocol

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2025. Dec. 09. 14:09

A16z-Backed Daylight Brings Electricity Markets Onchain With New DeFi Protocol The DayFi protocol aims to turn electricity cash flows into a crypto-native yield product, bridging capital to new solar power installations.

PNC Bank Rolls Out Spot Bitcoin Access for Private Clients After 2025 Reveal

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2025. Dec. 09. 14:07

PNC Bank Rolls Out Spot Bitcoin Access for Private Clients After 2025 Reveal The Coinbase-backed feature, first announced in July, lets PNC clients buy, sell and hold bitcoin directly in their digital banking accounts.

Top U.S. Crypto Lobbying Arm Digital Chamber Integrates CryptoUK as Affiliate

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2025. Dec. 09. 14:00

Top U.S. Crypto Lobbying Arm Digital Chamber Integrates CryptoUK as Affiliate The Digital Chamber is among the oldest and largest crypto advocacy groups, and it'll now incorporate CryptoUK into its widening operations.

Malaysia’s Royal Unveils Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin for APAC Payments

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2025. Dec. 09. 13:48

Malaysia’s Royal Unveils Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin for APAC Payments The new fiat-pegged token arrives as Asia leads global stablecoin use, with over 50% of institutions in the region already on board.

Standard Chartered Throws in the Towel on Bullish Bitcoin Forecast

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2025. Dec. 09. 13:40

Standard Chartered Throws in the Towel on Bullish Bitcoin Forecast Bowing to what he called a "cold breeze," but not a "crypto winter," Geoff Kendrick slashed his year-end outlook for BTC to $100,000 and doesn't expect $500,000 until 2030 versus 2028 previously.

Polkadot Trades Little Changed as Crypto Market Consolidates

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2025. Dec. 09. 13:39

Polkadot Trades Little Changed as Crypto Market Consolidates The token has support at $2.09 and resistance in the $2.15-$2.16 zone.

Ethereum’s P2P Layer Is Improving Just as Institutional ETH Buys Pick Up

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2025. Dec. 09. 13:30

Ethereum’s P2P Layer Is Improving Just as Institutional ETH Buys Pick Up Early PeerDAS performance is proof that the Ethereum Foundation can now ship complex networking improvements at scale.

BMW Taps JPMorgan for First Onchain Programmable FX Payment

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2025. Dec. 09. 13:18

BMW Taps JPMorgan for First Onchain Programmable FX Payment The German car giant used JPMorgan’s permissioned Kinexys Digital Payments network to do the FX transaction.

IREN Raises $2.3B, Repurchases Debt in Balance Sheet Overhaul

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2025. Dec. 09. 12:39

IREN Raises $2.3B, Repurchases Debt in Balance Sheet Overhaul The bitcoin miner extended maturities, reduced coupon costs and strengthened its capital structure.

Tassat Wins U.S. Patent for 'Yield-in-Transit' Onchain Settlement Tech

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2025. Dec. 09. 12:00

Tassat Wins U.S. Patent for 'Yield-in-Transit' Onchain Settlement Tech The IP covers intraday, block-by-block interest accrual during 24/7 settlement and underpins Lynq, an institutional network Tassat co-launched in July.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slips Back Toward Danger Zone Ahead of Fed Decision

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2025. Dec. 09. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slips Back Toward Danger Zone Ahead of Fed Decision Bitcoin surrendered gains from earlier in the week, fell back toward $90,000 as traders braced for Wednesday’s Federal Reserve rate decision.

Plume Secures ADGM Commercial License, Eyes Middle East RWA Expansion

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2025. Dec. 09. 11:00

Plume Secures ADGM Commercial License, Eyes Middle East RWA Expansion Plume Network has received a commercial license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, allowing expansion into the Middle East.

HashKey Seeks $215 Million in Hong Kong IPO While Racing Against Its Cash Burn Rate

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2025. Dec. 09. 10:58

HashKey Seeks $215 Million in Hong Kong IPO While Racing Against Its Cash Burn Rate HashKey's prospectus highlights surging institutional volume, expanding staking and tokenization pipelines and more than 1.44 million users, while losses and a US$5.2 million monthly burn rate loom over one of Asia’s largest regulated crypto bets.

SGX's Crypto Futures Draw New Liquidity, Not Diverted Cash, Exchange's President Says

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2025. Dec. 09. 09:49

SGX's Crypto Futures Draw New Liquidity, Not Diverted Cash, Exchange's President Says Institutions are pursuing cash-and-carry arbitrage, not outright bullish plays, Syn said.

Saylor Says Strategy Will Not Issue Preferred Equity In Japan, Giving Metaplanet A 12 Month Headstart

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2025. Dec. 09. 09:38

Saylor Says Strategy Will Not Issue Preferred Equity In Japan, Giving Metaplanet A 12 Month Headstart MSTR executive chairman shuts down idea of near term expansion of perpetual preferreds in Japan.

Saylor Says Strategy Will Not Issue Preferred Equity in Japan, Giving Metaplanet a 12 Month Head Start

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2025. Dec. 09. 09:38

Saylor Says Strategy Will Not Issue Preferred Equity in Japan, Giving Metaplanet a 12 Month Head Start MSTR executive chairman shuts down idea of near term expansion of perpetual preferreds in Japan.

Zcash Floats Dynamic Fee Plan to Ensure Users Won’t Be Priced Out

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2025. Dec. 09. 05:41

Zcash Floats Dynamic Fee Plan to Ensure Users Won’t Be Priced Out ZEC zoomed 12% amid the fee discussion, beating gains across all major tokens.

USDC Issuer Circle Secures Abu Dhabi's ADGM License in Middle East Expansion

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2025. Dec. 09. 05:30

USDC Issuer Circle Secures Abu Dhabi's ADGM License in Middle East Expansion The license allows Circle to expand USDC payment and settlement tools across the United Arab Emirates.

ETH, ADA, SOL Steady as Timezone Data Shows Europe Drove Deepest Bitcoin Selloff Since 2018

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2025. Dec. 09. 04:49

ETH, ADA, SOL Steady as Timezone Data Shows Europe Drove Deepest Bitcoin Selloff Since 2018 The broader market held its recent rebound, though liquidity remained thin ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision.

ETH, ADA, SOL Steady as Timezone Data Shows Europe Drove Deepest Bitcoin Sell-Off Since 2018

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2025. Dec. 09. 04:49

ETH, ADA, SOL Steady as Timezone Data Shows Europe Drove Deepest Bitcoin Sell-Off Since 2018 The broader market held its recent rebound, though liquidity remained thin ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision.

ETH, ADA, SOL Steady as Time Zone Data Shows Europe Drove Deepest Bitcoin Sell-Off Since 2018

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2025. Dec. 09. 04:49

ETH, ADA, SOL Steady as Time Zone Data Shows Europe Drove Deepest Bitcoin Sell-Off Since 2018 The broader market held its recent rebound, though liquidity remained thin ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision.

Dogecoin Holds $0.14 Floor as Network Activity Hits 3-Month High

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2025. Dec. 09. 04:29

Dogecoin Holds $0.14 Floor as Network Activity Hits 3-Month High Rising active addresses and tightening volatility indicate an impending directional move, with $0.16 as a critical breakout threshold.

Bitcoin Traders Target $20K Bitcoin Strike as Deep Out of the Money Options Gain Traction

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2025. Dec. 09. 04:28

Bitcoin Traders Target $20K Bitcoin Strike as Deep Out of the Money Options Gain Traction These flows represent a bullish bet on volatility rather than a downside hedge or outright bearish position.

XRP Traders Eyes Breakout Above $2.11 as U.S. ETFs Cross $1B Milestone

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2025. Dec. 09. 04:24

XRP Traders Eyes Breakout Above $2.11 as U.S. ETFs Cross $1B Milestone A breakout above $2.11 is needed to trigger momentum towards higher resistance levels, while failure to hold $2.00 could lead to a retest of $1.95.

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Steadies Around 90k With Liquidity Drained and a Fed Cut Fully Priced In

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2025. Dec. 09. 02:14

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Steadies Around 90k With Liquidity Drained and a Fed Cut Fully Priced In QCP notes participation has collapsed while Polymarket sees a shallow easing path, putting the focus on guidance and cross central bank signals.

CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Allowing Bitcoin, Ether and USDC as Collateral

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2025. Dec. 08. 21:55

CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Allowing Bitcoin, Ether and USDC as Collateral Acting Chair Caroline Pham has unveiled a first-of-its-kind U.S. program to permit tokenized collateral in derivatives markets, citing "clear guardrails" for firms.

Bitcoin Treads Water Near $90K as Bitfinex Warns of 'Fragile Setup' to Shocks

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2025. Dec. 08. 20:47

Bitcoin Treads Water Near $90K as Bitfinex Warns of 'Fragile Setup' to Shocks BTC's relative weakness compared to stocks points to tepid spot demand, making the largest crypto vulnerable to macro volatility, Bitfinex analysts said.

U.S. Regulator Pushes Back on Banks Fighting Crypto's Pursuit of Trust Charters

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2025. Dec. 08. 20:20

U.S. Regulator Pushes Back on Banks Fighting Crypto's Pursuit of Trust Charters Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould spoke at an industry event in Washington, arguing that the OCC won't resist crypto because of banker complaints.

40% of Canadian Crypto Users Flagged for Tax Evasion Risk, Canadian Tax Authority Reveals

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2025. Dec. 08. 17:47

40% of Canadian Crypto Users Flagged for Tax Evasion Risk, Canadian Tax Authority Reveals Canada’s tax agency says legal gaps limit its ability to track crypto-related income as it recovers $100 million through audits and pushes for tighter regulation.

ICP Rises, Keeping Price Above Key Support Levels

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2025. Dec. 08. 16:15

ICP Rises, Keeping Price Above Key Support Levels Internet Computer rose, keeping the price above the $3.40 support zone, with early session volume spikes failing to produce a sustained breakout.

CoreWeave Stock Falls 8% on $2B Convertible Debt Offering

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2025. Dec. 08. 15:48

CoreWeave Stock Falls 8% on $2B Convertible Debt Offering Though remaining sharply higher than their IPO price, shares have struggled over the past six months, losing 50%.

Digital Assets to Shift From Disruption to Integration in 2026, CoinShares Says

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2025. Dec. 08. 15:33

Digital Assets to Shift From Disruption to Integration in 2026, CoinShares Says 'Hybrid finance' is taking hold as traditional institutions tokenize funds and deposits on public blockchains.

CoinDesk's Most Influential 2025

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2025. Dec. 08. 15:30

CoinDesk's Most Influential 2025 CoinDesk presents our annual list of the most influential individuals in crypto this year.

Argentina’s Central Bank to Allow Banks to Provide Crypto Services in 2026

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2025. Dec. 08. 15:24

Argentina’s Central Bank to Allow Banks to Provide Crypto Services in 2026 Argentina’s Central Bank is reportedly drafting new rules to allow banks to offer customers digital asset-related services as early as April 2026.

Pye Finance Raises $5M Seed Round Led by Variant and Coinbase Ventures

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2025. Dec. 08. 15:00

Pye Finance Raises $5M Seed Round Led by Variant and Coinbase Ventures The platform aims to make locked Solana staking positions tradable via an onchain marketplace.

Most Influential: Donald Trump

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2025. Dec. 08. 15:00

Most Influential: Donald Trump Without the turnaround of Donald Trump on crypto, the road toward a U.S. governmental embrace of the new technology would likely have been a steeper climb.

Most Influential: Rep. French Hill

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2025. Dec. 08. 15:00

Most Influential: Rep. French Hill Rep. French Hill's name may or may not end up on any of the final legislation that becomes crypto law in the U.S., but he was the one driving it forward.

Most Influential: Ross Ulbricht

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2025. Dec. 08. 15:00

Most Influential: Ross Ulbricht Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump — kicking off a wave of pardons among some of the crypto industry’s biggest names.

Most Influential: David Sacks

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2025. Dec. 08. 15:00

Most Influential: David Sacks The White House AI and Crypto Czar was one of the first, and most prominent, Silicon Valley representatives to be named to a major role in Trump’s new administration.

Most Influential: Sen. Bill Hagerty

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2025. Dec. 08. 15:00

Most Influential: Sen. Bill Hagerty The Tennessee Republican sponsored the first piece of stablecoin legislation to become a U.S. law.

Tom Lee's BitMine Immersion Ramps Up Ether Acquisition, Adding $435M of ETH to Treasury

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2025. Dec. 08. 14:23

Tom Lee's BitMine Immersion Ramps Up Ether Acquisition, Adding $435M of ETH to Treasury This was the firm's largest weekly haul in more than a month; the company also increased its cash holdings to $1 billion.

ZKsync Lite to Shut Down in 2026 as Matter Labs Moves On

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2025. Dec. 08. 14:21

ZKsync Lite to Shut Down in 2026 as Matter Labs Moves On The company framed the move, happening in early 2026, as a planned sunset.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Gains 3.3% as All Constituents Trade Higher

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2025. Dec. 08. 14:14

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Gains 3.3% as All Constituents Trade Higher NEAR Protocol (NEAR) rose 6.5% and Aave (AAVE) jumped 6.4%, leading the index higher over the weekend.

BlackRock Files for Staked Ethereum ETF

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2025. Dec. 08. 13:54

BlackRock Files for Staked Ethereum ETF The iShares Ethereum Staking Trust marks a bold push into on-chain yield exposure, as the SEC's tone has shifted under new leadership.

ONDO Token Gains as SEC Ends Investigation Into RWA Tokenization Platform

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2025. Dec. 08. 13:45

ONDO Token Gains as SEC Ends Investigation Into RWA Tokenization Platform The agency closed a confidential investigation started in 2024 without any charges, according to Ondo Finance, as real-world asset tokenization momentum continues gaining momentum.

Wall Street Saw Ripple as 90% XRP — Offered $500M, but With Safety Net: Bloomberg

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2025. Dec. 08. 13:32

Wall Street Saw Ripple as 90% XRP — Offered $500M, but With Safety Net: Bloomberg Multiple investors concluded that at least 90% of Ripple’s net asset value was tied to XRP, the closely-linked token that maintains distance from the company legally.

U.S. Spot XRP ETFs Hit 15-Day Inflow Streak, Near $1B Milestone

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2025. Dec. 08. 13:20

U.S. Spot XRP ETFs Hit 15-Day Inflow Streak, Near $1B Milestone U.S. spot XRP ETFs approaching $1 billion are the most significant altcoin launch yet, validating a regulatory blueprint for all utility tokens and signaling Wall Street's post-lawsuit conviction.

APT Gains 1.8% to $1.76 Despite Token Unlock Overhang

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2025. Dec. 08. 12:53

APT Gains 1.8% to $1.76 Despite Token Unlock Overhang Trading volume spiked as institutional players position ahead of $19.8 million supply increase.

BONK Climbs as Volume Expands Near Key Resistance Level

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2025. Dec. 08. 12:42

BONK Climbs as Volume Expands Near Key Resistance Level The Solana memecoin posted steady gains but continued to lag broader crypto markets as trading clustered just below a major psychological barrier.

Polkadot's Gain Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets

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2025. Dec. 08. 12:31

Polkadot's Gain Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets The token has support at $2.05 and resistance near the $2.16 level.

Every Major Bitcoin Conference Has Seen Prices Fall in 2025, Will Abu Dhabi Be Different?

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2025. Dec. 08. 11:35

Every Major Bitcoin Conference Has Seen Prices Fall in 2025, Will Abu Dhabi Be Different? Bitcoin enters the Abu Dhabi conference near $92K after a year of sell-the-news dips at major events, raising questions about another potential pullback.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Lift Sentiment

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2025. Dec. 08. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Lift Sentiment Bitcoin pushed back above $92,000 during Monday’s Asia session as traders priced in a likely Federal Reserve rate cut this week; altcoins continued to lag.

Bitcoin’s Long-Term Holders Hit Cyclical Low as Sell Pressure Finally Eases

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2025. Dec. 08. 10:41

Bitcoin’s Long-Term Holders Hit Cyclical Low as Sell Pressure Finally Eases Long-term holder supply bottomed when bitcoin sank to $80K, signaling that the wave of spot-driven selling may be nearing exhaustion as prices rebound to $90K.

BTC Holds Steady as Fed Rate Cut Looms, Rising Treasury Yields Suggest Caution: Analysts

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2025. Dec. 08. 10:38

BTC Holds Steady as Fed Rate Cut Looms, Rising Treasury Yields Suggest Caution: Analysts The Federal Reserve is expected to cut U.S. interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday.

U.S. Interest Rates, Do Kwon Sentencing: Crypto Week Ahead

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2025. Dec. 08. 09:46

U.S. Interest Rates, Do Kwon Sentencing: Crypto Week Ahead Your look at what's coming in the week starting Dec. 8.

Canadian Province Wins Forfeiture of $1M QuadrigaCX Co-Founder's Cash & Gold via Default Judgment

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2025. Dec. 08. 08:26

Canadian Province Wins Forfeiture of $1M QuadrigaCX Co-Founder's Cash & Gold via Default Judgment The ruling transfers cash, gold bars, watches, and jewelry seized from a CIBC safety deposit box and bank account into government hands after Patryn did not defend the case.

Canadian Province Wins Forfeiture of $1M QuadrigaCX Co-Founder's Cash, Gold via Default Judgment

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2025. Dec. 08. 08:26

Canadian Province Wins Forfeiture of $1M QuadrigaCX Co-Founder's Cash, Gold via Default Judgment The ruling transfers cash, gold bars, watches, and jewelry seized from a CIBC safety deposit box and bank account into government hands after Patryn did not defend the case.

Farcaster Switches to Wallet-First Strategy to Grow Its Social App

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2025. Dec. 08. 07:58

Farcaster Switches to Wallet-First Strategy to Grow Its Social App The protocol still consists of casts, follows, reactions, identities and wallets, and third-party clients are free to emphasize whichever components they want.

Coinbase Reopens India Signups, Targets Fiat On-Ramp in 2026 After Two-Year Freeze

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2025. Dec. 08. 06:10

Coinbase Reopens India Signups, Targets Fiat On-Ramp in 2026 After Two-Year Freeze Coinbase halted services entirely in 2023, off-boarded millions of Indian users and shuttered local access while reassessing regulatory exposure.

ETH, ADA, XRP Lead Gains as Bitcoin Edges Higher on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

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2025. Dec. 08. 05:40

ETH, ADA, XRP Lead Gains as Bitcoin Edges Higher on Fed Rate Cut Expectations Asian equities opened the week slightly higher ahead of a heavy run of central bank decisions, including a Federal Reserve meeting where markets have largely priced in a 25-basis-point rate cut.

Buyers Step In at $2 Floor as XRP Builds on Bitcoin's Hover Above $91K

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2025. Dec. 08. 05:21

Buyers Step In at $2 Floor as XRP Builds on Bitcoin's Hover Above $91K Institutional demand for XRP ETFs has surpassed $1 billion, despite muted retail interest.

Binance Wins Full ADGM Approval for Exchange, Clearing, and Brokerage Operations

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2025. Dec. 08. 05:15

Binance Wins Full ADGM Approval for Exchange, Clearing, and Brokerage Operations Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority has granted licenses to three Binance entities covering exchange, clearing, and brokerage functions.

Crypto Pivots in Play: Bitcoin, Ether at Critical Junctures, XRP Probes $2 Support

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2025. Dec. 08. 04:47

Crypto Pivots in Play: Bitcoin, Ether at Critical Junctures, XRP Probes $2 Support ETH mirrors BTC's counter-trend consolidation as XRP probes key $2 support and SOL remains directionless

Here's How Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana May Trade Today

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2025. Dec. 08. 04:47

Here's How Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana May Trade Today ETH mirrors BTC's counter-trend consolidation as XRP probes key $2 support and SOL remains directionless

Trump's National Security Strategy Ignores Bitcoin And Blockchain

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2025. Dec. 07. 15:05

Trump's National Security Strategy Ignores Bitcoin And Blockchain The U.S. president's latest national security strategy focused on AI, biotech, and quantum computing.

Crypto Has Reinvented and Replatformed the Middle Man

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2025. Dec. 07. 15:00

Crypto Has Reinvented and Replatformed the Middle Man For those of us who want to use crypto to make the world better, we need to start calling out this behavior for what it is: short-sighted, selfish, unwelcome greed, says VeChain co-founder Sunny Lu.

Bitcoin’s Deep Correction Sets Stage for December Rebound, Says K33 Research

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2025. Dec. 07. 14:00

Bitcoin’s Deep Correction Sets Stage for December Rebound, Says K33 Research K33 Research says market fear is outweighing fundamentals as bitcoin nears key levels. December could offer an entry point for bold investors.

Bitcoin Market Echoes Early 2022 as Onchain Stress Mounts: Glassnode

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2025. Dec. 07. 13:00

Bitcoin Market Echoes Early 2022 as Onchain Stress Mounts: Glassnode Rising bitcoin supply in loss, weakening spot demand and cautious derivatives positioning were among the issues raised by the data provider in its weekly newsletter.

Dogecoin Activity Hits 3-Month High but DOGE Price Action Remains Range-Bound

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2025. Dec. 07. 12:58

Dogecoin Activity Hits 3-Month High but DOGE Price Action Remains Range-Bound DOGE network engagement surged to 71,589 active addresses — its highest reading since September — signaling improving chain activity despite muted price performance.

XRP Sentiment Hits Extreme Fear as TD Sequential Flashes Early Reversal Signal

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2025. Dec. 07. 12:47

XRP Sentiment Hits Extreme Fear as TD Sequential Flashes Early Reversal Signal Social sentiment for XRP has collapsed to extreme fear levels, historically preceding short-term rebounds.

Bitcoin Faces Japan Rate Hike: Debunking The Yen Carry Trade Unwind Alarms, Real Risk Elsewhere

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2025. Dec. 07. 05:36

Bitcoin Faces Japan Rate Hike: Debunking The Yen Carry Trade Unwind Alarms, Real Risk Elsewhere Speculators maintain net bullish positions in the yen, limiting scope for sudden JPY strength and mass carry unwind.

State of Crypto: Wrapping Up the Month

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2025. Dec. 06. 22:56

State of Crypto: Wrapping Up the Month Congress continues to make progress on crypto issues but things are moving slowly.

French Banking Giant BPCE to Roll Out Crypto Trading for 2M Retail Clients

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2025. Dec. 06. 18:03

French Banking Giant BPCE to Roll Out Crypto Trading for 2M Retail Clients The service will allow customers to buy and sell BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDC through a separate digital asset account managed by Hexarq.

Two Casascius Coins Holding 2K BTC Moved After 13 Years of Inactivity

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2025. Dec. 06. 17:12

Two Casascius Coins Holding 2K BTC Moved After 13 Years of Inactivity The Casascius coins were designed as offline cold storage with embedded private keys, but the project was shut down in 2013 due to regulatory pressure from FinCEN.

Coinbase Sees Crypto Recovery Ahead as Liquidity Improves and Fed Rate Cut Odds Climb

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2025. Dec. 06. 15:46

Coinbase Sees Crypto Recovery Ahead as Liquidity Improves and Fed Rate Cut Odds Climb The crypto exchange also took note of a so-called AI bubble that continues to go strong and a weaker U.S. dollar.

How Much Longer Until We Consider the Bitcoin Power Law Model Invalid?

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2025. Dec. 06. 15:00

How Much Longer Until We Consider the Bitcoin Power Law Model Invalid? As the gap between spot bitcoin price and the power law widens, investors are left questioning whether mean reversion is coming or if another cornerstone model is approaching its end.

The Grandma Test: When Your Mom Can Use DePIN, Mass Adoption Has Arrived

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2025. Dec. 06. 15:00

The Grandma Test: When Your Mom Can Use DePIN, Mass Adoption Has Arrived Mass adoption doesn't happen when crypto enthusiasts start using the technology: it happens when your grandma does it without even realizing it, argues Uplink co-founder Carlos Lei.

Anthony Pompliano's Bitcoin Treasury Firm ProCap BTC Closes SPAC Merger Deal

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2025. Dec. 06. 14:29

Anthony Pompliano's Bitcoin Treasury Firm ProCap BTC Closes SPAC Merger Deal Shares in the company fell more than 50% this week as the merger approval went forward.

Stablecoin Adoption Is ‘Exploding' — Here's Why Wall Street Is Going All-In

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2025. Dec. 06. 14:00

Stablecoin Adoption Is ‘Exploding' — Here's Why Wall Street Is Going All-In Alchemy co-founder and president Joe Lau said stablecoin adoption is exploding as banks, fintechs and payment platforms push beyond the USDT/USDC exchange era.

LUNC Surges Over 160% in a Week as Do Kwon Sentencing and Token Burns Draw Traders

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2025. Dec. 06. 13:00

LUNC Surges Over 160% in a Week as Do Kwon Sentencing and Token Burns Draw Traders The rally is driven by speculation that a final verdict could bring clarity to the project, as well as technical factors like token burns.

Euro Stablecoin Market Cap Doubles in Year After MiCA, Study Finds

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2025. Dec. 06. 13:00

Euro Stablecoin Market Cap Doubles in Year After MiCA, Study Finds Prior to MiCA, euro-denominated stablecoins' market cap contracted by 48% in the year leading up to June 2024.

XRP Faces Downside Risk as Social Sentiment Turns Wildly Negative

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2025. Dec. 06. 04:30

XRP Faces Downside Risk as Social Sentiment Turns Wildly Negative The turn in crowd mood comes after a two-month slide of roughly 31%, leaving the token vulnerable to further downside if risk appetite weakens across majors.

Japan’s Higher Rates Puts Bitcoin in the Crosshairs of a Yen Carry Unwind

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2025. Dec. 06. 03:30

Japan’s Higher Rates Puts Bitcoin in the Crosshairs of a Yen Carry Unwind A stronger yen typically coincides with de-risking across macro portfolios, and that dynamic could tighten liquidity conditions that recently helped bitcoin rebound from November’s lows.

Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks

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2025. Dec. 06. 00:23

Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks The bank is owned by billionaire Andy Beal, a major supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.

New IMF Report Warns of Stablecoin Risk, Sparking Criticism From Experts

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2025. Dec. 05. 17:46

New IMF Report Warns of Stablecoin Risk, Sparking Criticism From Experts The IMF released a report that campaigns in favor of CBDCs and warns against the risk stablecoins represent, sparking criticism among crypto experts.

Trump's National Security Strategy Gives Reality Check to Crypto's Low Interest Rate Obsession

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2025. Dec. 05. 17:25

Trump's National Security Strategy Gives Reality Check to Crypto's Low Interest Rate Obsession The White House's new National Security Strategy emphasizes increased global fiscal expansion and military spending.

Trump’s Security Strategy: Impact on Bitcoin, Gold, Bond Yields

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2025. Dec. 05. 17:25

Trump’s Security Strategy: Impact on Bitcoin, Gold, Bond Yields The White House's new National Security Strategy emphasizes increased global fiscal expansion and military spending.

Hedera Drops Alongside Broader Crypto Market Amid Volume Spike

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2025. Dec. 05. 17:05

Hedera Drops Alongside Broader Crypto Market Amid Volume Spike Hedera's token retreats despite fresh institutional product speculation driving broader altcoin momentum.

US Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Sentence for Terraform Founder Do Kwon in Crypto Fraud Case

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2025. Dec. 05. 16:58

US Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Sentence for Terraform Founder Do Kwon in Crypto Fraud Case The collapse of Do Kwon's Terraform project caused losses that surpassed those by Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX, Celsius and OneCoin combined, the prosecutors argued.

U.S. Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Sentence for Terraform Founder Do Kwon in Crypto Fraud Case

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2025. Dec. 05. 16:58

U.S. Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Sentence for Terraform Founder Do Kwon in Crypto Fraud Case The collapse of Do Kwon's Terraform project caused losses that surpassed those by Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX, Celsius and OneCoin combined, the prosecutors argued.

Turkey's Paribu Buys CoinMENA in $240M Deal, Expanding Into High-Growth Crypto Markets

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2025. Dec. 05. 15:51

Turkey's Paribu Buys CoinMENA in $240M Deal, Expanding Into High-Growth Crypto Markets With the acquisition, Paribu gains regulatory foothold in Bahrain and Dubai and access to the region's fast-growing crypto user base.

MARA Trades at a Premium Factoring in Its Debt, Not a Discount: VanEck’s Sigel

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2025. Dec. 05. 15:38

MARA Trades at a Premium Factoring in Its Debt, Not a Discount: VanEck’s Sigel VanEck’s Matthew Sigel argues MARA’s valuation looks expensive when adjusted for its leverage and capital structure.

Has the DAT Bubble Already Burst? CoinShares Says In Many Ways, Yes.

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2025. Dec. 05. 15:30

Has the DAT Bubble Already Burst? CoinShares Says In Many Ways, Yes. Digital-asset treasury plays that once traded at big premiums have fallen back toward net asset value.

The Dollar Is Crumbling. Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Are Next

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2025. Dec. 05. 15:23

The Dollar Is Crumbling. Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Are Next One possible solution is a new kind of stablecoin whose value is pegged to a real-world, physical stockpile of gold, argues Algoz’ Stephen Wundke.

European Crypto Scam Network Dismantled After Laundering $815M

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2025. Dec. 05. 15:22

European Crypto Scam Network Dismantled After Laundering $815M Authorities across Europe took down a massive crypto fraud and laundering network tied to fake investment platforms, deepfake ads and call-center operations.

Strategy Stock Still a Buy at Cantor After Plunge Forces Major Price Target Cut

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2025. Dec. 05. 15:20

Strategy Stock Still a Buy at Cantor After Plunge Forces Major Price Target Cut Lower adjusted net asset value multiple means Strategy can no longer issue equity at a premium, threatening its long-term plan to accumulate more bitcoin, analyst Brett Knoblauch wrote.

Crypto Sector Lit Up Bright Red as Bitcoin Slips Back to $90K

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2025. Dec. 05. 15:10

Crypto Sector Lit Up Bright Red as Bitcoin Slips Back to $90K Softer than expected private inflation data did spark some hope that the Friday decline could reverse.

Russian Banking Giant VTB to Become Country's First to Offer Spot Crypto Trading: Report

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2025. Dec. 05. 14:38

Russian Banking Giant VTB to Become Country's First to Offer Spot Crypto Trading: Report In 2026, VTB plans to be the first Russian bank to allow clients access to spot crypto trading services.

Uniswap's Lindsay Fraser to Run Policy Shop at Blockchain Association

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2025. Dec. 05. 14:00

Uniswap's Lindsay Fraser to Run Policy Shop at Blockchain Association The incoming policy chief arrives as the crypto industry seeks to influence the market structure bill in Congress, including its heavy DeFi implications.

STRF Emerges as Strategy’s Standout Credit Instrument After Nine Months of Trading

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2025. Dec. 05. 13:49

STRF Emerges as Strategy’s Standout Credit Instrument After Nine Months of Trading The company's senior preferred stock has rebounded 20% from November lows, with investors apparently favoring that over the more junior issues.

Aptos Drops 6% to $1.85 as Technical Breakdown Accelerates

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2025. Dec. 05. 13:39

Aptos Drops 6% to $1.85 as Technical Breakdown Accelerates The token broke through key support levels and underperformed wider crypto markets.

JPMorgan Retains Gold-Linked $170K Bitcoin Target Despite Recent Plunge

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2025. Dec. 05. 13:03

JPMorgan Retains Gold-Linked $170K Bitcoin Target Despite Recent Plunge The bank’s volatility-adjusted bitcoin-to-gold model still points to a theoretical price around $170K over the next six to twelve months.

JPMorgan Maintains Bitcoin's Gold-Linked Target at $170K Despite Recent Drop

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2025. Dec. 05. 13:03

JPMorgan Maintains Bitcoin's Gold-Linked Target at $170K Despite Recent Drop The bank’s volatility-adjusted bitcoin-to-gold model still points to a theoretical price around $170K over the next six to twelve months.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slides to $91K as ETF Outflows Deepen Market Anxiety

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2025. Dec. 05. 11:46

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slides to $91K as ETF Outflows Deepen Market Anxiety Bitcoin’s early week rally unraveled as sharp ETF outflows, aggressive derivatives deleveraging and muted altcoin reactions to catalysts pulled the broader crypto market lower.

EU Seeks to Transfer Crypto Oversight to Bloc's Securities and Markets Authority

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2025. Dec. 05. 11:25

EU Seeks to Transfer Crypto Oversight to Bloc's Securities and Markets Authority The European Commission wants to get rid of fragmentation from differing supervisory approaches in member states.

BlackRock’s IBIT Faces Record Outflow Run as Bitcoin Struggles to Reclaim Bull Trend

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2025. Dec. 05. 10:53

BlackRock’s IBIT Faces Record Outflow Run as Bitcoin Struggles to Reclaim Bull Trend Another $113 million exited on Thursday, putting the fund on track for a sixth week in the red, its longest streak since debuting in early 2024.

Polymarket Hiring In-House Team to Trade Against Customers — Here's Why It's a Risk

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2025. Dec. 05. 10:34

Polymarket Hiring In-House Team to Trade Against Customers — Here's Why It's a Risk The prediction market’s move toward internal market making could blur the line with sportsbooks and undermine the platform’s neutrality, experts warn.

Kraken Launches High-Touch VIP Program for Ultra High Net Worth Clients

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2025. Dec. 05. 07:25

Kraken Launches High-Touch VIP Program for Ultra High Net Worth Clients Kraken VIP members are paired with a specialist relationship manager, backed by 24/7 support and early insight into Kraken’s full product ecosystem.

Solana, XRP, ETH Extend Losses as Bitcoin’s $91K Support Back in Focus

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2025. Dec. 05. 05:57

Solana, XRP, ETH Extend Losses as Bitcoin’s $91K Support Back in Focus The one-month chart shows BTC still locked inside a descending structure from early November’s highs, with the latest rebound producing another lower high.

DOGE ETF Buzz Meets Bearish Reality as Dogecoin Prints Fresh Lower Lows

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2025. Dec. 05. 04:47

DOGE ETF Buzz Meets Bearish Reality as Dogecoin Prints Fresh Lower Lows Technical analysis shows DOGE failed to hold key support levels, suggesting continued downside unless buyers reclaim critical price points.

XRP at Risk of $2.05 Retest, Analysts Warn, as Bitcoin Gives Back Weekly Gains

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2025. Dec. 05. 04:39

XRP at Risk of $2.05 Retest, Analysts Warn, as Bitcoin Gives Back Weekly Gains Spot XRP ETFs have now attracted nearly $850 million in inflows since launching in mid-November — one of the strongest altcoin ETF starts on record — suggesting long-horizon capital continues to accumulate exposure.

Here's How Much Bitcoin, XRP, Ether, Solana May Move on Friday's Inflation Report

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2025. Dec. 05. 04:00

Here's How Much Bitcoin, XRP, Ether, Solana May Move on Friday's Inflation Report A softer inflation report could lower the 10-year Treasury yield and support cryptocurrencies.

Asia Morning Briefing: Crypto’s Next Breakout Will Come From Infrastructure, Not Narratives, Hashed Says

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2025. Dec. 05. 02:29

Asia Morning Briefing: Crypto’s Next Breakout Will Come From Infrastructure, Not Narratives, Hashed Says The Korean venture firm’s 2026 thesis argues that stablecoins, AI agents, and on-chain credit markets are becoming the foundation of a real digital economy, with Asia emerging as the first region where enterprise adoption is taking shape.

Canton Network Creator Snags Strategic Investment from Wall Street Giants

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2025. Dec. 04. 21:12

Canton Network Creator Snags Strategic Investment from Wall Street Giants BNY, Nasdaq, iCapital and S&P Global invested in Digital Assets, powering blockchain infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets.

Kraken Partners With Deutsche Börse as Europe Looks to Rival Wall Street in Crypto

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2025. Dec. 04. 20:38

Kraken Partners With Deutsche Börse as Europe Looks to Rival Wall Street in Crypto Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) and Kraken announced a strategic partnership signalling acceleration of crypto adoption across Europe and a clear intention to compete with Wall Street.

Bitcoin Could Continue Chopping Below $95K Into Year-End and Altcoins Could Benefit, Analyst Says

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2025. Dec. 04. 20:20

Bitcoin Could Continue Chopping Below $95K Into Year-End and Altcoins Could Benefit, Analyst Says Low-liquidity in December may cap bitcoin's recovery rally, but rangebound trading for the largest crypto could benefit smaller digital assets, Wincent's Paul Howard said.

Coinbase, Chainlink Introduce Base-Solana Bridge to Link Ecosystems

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2025. Dec. 04. 19:00

Coinbase, Chainlink Introduce Base-Solana Bridge to Link Ecosystems The bridge, secured by Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, allows users to trade and interact with Solana-based tokens on Base-based dapps.

Bitcoin’s Negative Correlation With Nasdaq Persists, and History Suggests a Bottom May Be Forming

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2025. Dec. 04. 18:23

Bitcoin’s Negative Correlation With Nasdaq Persists, and History Suggests a Bottom May Be Forming Historical patterns show that bitcoin often bottoms when its correlation with the Nasdaq 100 breaks down, a dynamic now appearing for the fourth time in five years.

Crypto Investor Donates $12M to UK's Reform Party

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2025. Dec. 04. 17:58

Crypto Investor Donates $12M to UK's Reform Party Christopher Harborne has invested in stablecoin issuer Tether and crypto exchange Bitfinex, according to reports.

Ex-Signature Bank Execs Launch Blockchain-Powered Narrow Bank Backed by Paradigm, Winklevoss

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2025. Dec. 04. 17:56

Ex-Signature Bank Execs Launch Blockchain-Powered Narrow Bank Backed by Paradigm, Winklevoss N3XT Bank, operating under a Wyoming charter, aims to provide programmable U.S. dollar payments around the clock without lending deposits.

Sovereign Wealth Funds Were Buyers as Bitcoin Plunged: BlackRock's Larry Fink

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2025. Dec. 04. 17:32

Sovereign Wealth Funds Were Buyers as Bitcoin Plunged: BlackRock's Larry Fink The CEO of the asset management giant, whose IBIT is the largest of the spot BTC ETFs, said the state actors were buying not for a trade, but to hold for years.

BNB Nears $910 as Volume Jumps 68%, Signaling Growing Interest Near Resistance Zone

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2025. Dec. 04. 17:00

BNB Nears $910 as Volume Jumps 68%, Signaling Growing Interest Near Resistance Zone The token is trading in a sideways range, holding above recent lows near $896, while a breakout above $920-$928 resistance could push BNB toward $1,000.

Meta Plans 30% Cut to Metaverse Budget as Reality Becomes Less Virtual: Bloomberg

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2025. Dec. 04. 16:32

Meta Plans 30% Cut to Metaverse Budget as Reality Becomes Less Virtual: Bloomberg Horizon Worlds and Quest are facing layoffs as Meta retreats further from its $70 billion bet on virtual reality, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

$4B Bitcoin ETF Outflows in October-November Reflect Basis Trade Unwind, Not Capitulation: Analyst

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2025. Dec. 04. 16:28

$4B Bitcoin ETF Outflows in October-November Reflect Basis Trade Unwind, Not Capitulation: Analyst Recent outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs were driven by specific arbitrage trade closures, not widespread institutional panic.

What Triggered Recent $4B Bitcoin ETF Outflows?

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2025. Dec. 04. 16:28

What Triggered Recent $4B Bitcoin ETF Outflows? Recent outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs were driven by specific arbitrage trade closures, not widespread institutional panic.

BONK Edges Higher as Narrow-Range Trading Holds Above Key Support

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2025. Dec. 04. 16:21

BONK Edges Higher as Narrow-Range Trading Holds Above Key Support The Solana meme token posted a modest gain while repeated resistance tests and shifting volume patterns kept price action confined to a tight band.

ICP Rises as Cross-Chain Narratives Gain Attention

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2025. Dec. 04. 16:20

ICP Rises as Cross-Chain Narratives Gain Attention Internet Computer edged higher as broader market consolidation kept price action pinned to key support and resistance levels.

Blockdaemon, VerifiedX Join Forces to Deliver Mass-Market, Self-Custodial DeFi

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2025. Dec. 04. 16:00

Blockdaemon, VerifiedX Join Forces to Deliver Mass-Market, Self-Custodial DeFi The experience, which is designed to feel like Venmo or Cash App, allows users to earn yield on bitcoin (BTC) and stablecoins and borrow against their holdings.

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Yield Products

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2025. Dec. 04. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Yield Products Why systematic crypto yield is emerging as the path to cash-flow-based returns, making it the most durable bridge to mainstream portfolios.

U.S. CFTC-Driven Spot Crypto Trading Going Live With Bitnomial, Opening Up New Arena

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2025. Dec. 04. 15:47

U.S. CFTC-Driven Spot Crypto Trading Going Live With Bitnomial, Opening Up New Arena President Donald Trump's push toward friendly crypto policies produced a CFTC-led effort to encourage leveraged spot crypto trading, starting with Bitnomial.

MoneyGram Taps Fireblocks to Expand Stablecoin Use in Global Payments and Treasury Ops

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2025. Dec. 04. 15:15

MoneyGram Taps Fireblocks to Expand Stablecoin Use in Global Payments and Treasury Ops The deal aims to bring stablecoin settlements and programmable treasury tools to MoneyGram’s global network.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Hedera (HBAR) Falls 3.9% as Index Declines

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2025. Dec. 04. 14:13

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Hedera (HBAR) Falls 3.9% as Index Declines Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was also an underperformer, down 3.2% from Wednesday.

XRP ETFs Extend Record Inflow Streak to 13 Days, Closing in on $1B Milestone

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2025. Dec. 04. 14:09

XRP ETFs Extend Record Inflow Streak to 13 Days, Closing in on $1B Milestone U.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded a net inflow of $50.27 million on December 3, pushing their cumulative total to $874.28 million.

Solmate to Buy RockawayX in All-Stock Deal to Build $2B Institutional Solana Giant

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2025. Dec. 04. 13:45

Solmate to Buy RockawayX in All-Stock Deal to Build $2B Institutional Solana Giant The combined company will fold RockawayX's infrastructure, liquidity, and asset management units into Solmate.

Malaysian Forms Air and Ground Task Force to Shutdown 14,000 BTC Mining Rigs

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2025. Dec. 04. 12:09

Malaysian Forms Air and Ground Task Force to Shutdown 14,000 BTC Mining Rigs Authorities released a report revealing 14,000 illegal bitcoin miners siphoned electricity from the national grid worth $1.1 billion since 2020.

Malaysia Forms Air and Ground Task Force to Shutdown 14,000 BTC Mining Rigs: Bloomberg

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2025. Dec. 04. 12:09

Malaysia Forms Air and Ground Task Force to Shutdown 14,000 BTC Mining Rigs: Bloomberg Authorities released a report revealing 14,000 illegal bitcoin miners siphoned electricity from the national grid worth $1.1 billion since 2020.

Solana’s Drift Launches v3, With 10x Faster Trades

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2025. Dec. 04. 12:00

Solana’s Drift Launches v3, With 10x Faster Trades With v3, the team says that about 85% of market orders will fill in under half a second, and liquidity will deepen enough to bring slippage on larger trades down to around 0.02%.

Axelar Unveils AgentFlux to Bring AI Agents OnChain, Without Cloud Risks

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2025. Dec. 04. 12:00

Axelar Unveils AgentFlux to Bring AI Agents OnChain, Without Cloud Risks Developed by Interop Labs, AgentFlux lets financial firms deploy “agentic” automation without sending sensitive information to external infrastructure.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Near Weekly High, Altcoins Remain Subdued

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2025. Dec. 04. 11:30

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Near Weekly High, Altcoins Remain Subdued Bitcoin steadied near weekly highs as concerns ease, but most altcoins remain weak. Market shows early signs of recovery despite broader downtrends.

Bitcoin-Focused Firm Twenty One Sees Public NYSE Listing on Dec. 9

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2025. Dec. 04. 11:18

Bitcoin-Focused Firm Twenty One Sees Public NYSE Listing on Dec. 9 The firm offers public equity exposure to bitcoin, focusing on "capital-efficient bitcoin accumulation" and Bitcoin ecosystem services.

Plume Brings Institutional RWA Yield to Solana With Debut of Nest Vaults

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2025. Dec. 04. 11:00

Plume Brings Institutional RWA Yield to Solana With Debut of Nest Vaults Plume is bringing real-world yield to Solana with the rollout of its Nest vaults, giving the network’s users direct access to on-chain credit, Treasuries and receivables.

Citadel Challenges DeFi Framework in Letter to SEC, Sparking Industry Outrage

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2025. Dec. 04. 10:39

Citadel Challenges DeFi Framework in Letter to SEC, Sparking Industry Outrage A Citadel Securities letter to the SEC argues that some DeFi systems resemble traditional exchanges and should face comparable oversight.

ING Flags Upside Potential in 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield

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2025. Dec. 04. 08:49

ING Flags Upside Potential in 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield "Treasuries love that 4% to 4.1% trading range. Temporary break below more likely. But break above has more legs," the Dutch bank said.

CZ Teases New BNB Chain Native Prediction Market Predict.Fun

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2025. Dec. 04. 07:09

CZ Teases New BNB Chain Native Prediction Market Predict.Fun Predict.fun aims to fix prediction markets’ biggest inefficiency, user funds sitting idle for weeks or months without earning yield, while tapping the large userbase of BNB Chain.

Entrée Capital Introduces $300M Fund With Focus on AI Agents, DePIN

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2025. Dec. 04. 07:00

Entrée Capital Introduces $300M Fund With Focus on AI Agents, DePIN Entrée Capital unveiled a $300M fund prioritizing AI agents, DePIN and regulated Web3 infrastructure.

ADA, ETH, XRP Climb as Bitcoin Zooms Above $93K, But Traders Warn of ‘Fakeout Rally’

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2025. Dec. 04. 06:12

ADA, ETH, XRP Climb as Bitcoin Zooms Above $93K, But Traders Warn of ‘Fakeout Rally’ “The short-term setup has shifted into a choppy pullback, with markets watching whether BTC can stabilize within the $90,000–$91,000 support zone,” one trader said.

ADA, ETH, XRP Climb as Bitcoin Climbs Above $93K; Traders Warn of ‘Fakeout Rally’

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2025. Dec. 04. 06:12

ADA, ETH, XRP Climb as Bitcoin Climbs Above $93K; Traders Warn of ‘Fakeout Rally’ “The short-term setup has shifted into a choppy pullback, with markets watching whether BTC can stabilize within the $90,000–$91,000 support zone,” one trader said.

Ripple CEO's Bold Call: Bitcoin to Hit $180K by End of 2026

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2025. Dec. 04. 06:11

Ripple CEO's Bold Call: Bitcoin to Hit $180K by End of 2026 Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts bitcoin will reach $180,000 by the end of 2026.

Dogecoin Reclaims Bullish Structure as Whale Activity Hits 2-Month Low

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2025. Dec. 04. 04:26

Dogecoin Reclaims Bullish Structure as Whale Activity Hits 2-Month Low Retail investors drove the rally, while whale transactions fell to their lowest in two months.

XRP Clears Resistance Channel With Traders Eyeing $2.33-$2.40 Zone

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2025. Dec. 04. 04:13

XRP Clears Resistance Channel With Traders Eyeing $2.33-$2.40 Zone Maintaining support above $2.204 is crucial for continued upward movement, while a break above $2.22 could lead to further gains.

Asia Morning Briefing: Polymarket Bettors Still Expect Big Strategy Buys Even as Saylor Prepares for a Weak Market

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2025. Dec. 04. 02:27

Asia Morning Briefing: Polymarket Bettors Still Expect Big Strategy Buys Even as Saylor Prepares for a Weak Market CryptoQuant’s latest report shows the company preparing for weaker conditions with smaller buys and a growing USD buffer, yet traders continue to price in a playbook built on reflexive accumulation.

Connecticut Orders Kalshi, Robinhood, Crypto.com to Cease Sports Betting

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2025. Dec. 03. 22:32

Connecticut Orders Kalshi, Robinhood, Crypto.com to Cease Sports Betting The state issued cease-and-desist orders to the firms to stop conducting "unlicensed online gambling" via their sports events contracts.

Ethereum Activates Fusaka Upgrade, Aiming to Cut Node Costs, Speed Layer-2 Settlements

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2025. Dec. 03. 21:50

Ethereum Activates Fusaka Upgrade, Aiming to Cut Node Costs, Speed Layer-2 Settlements At the center of the upgrade is PeerDAS, a system that lets validators check small slices of data rather than entire “blobs,” reducing both costs and computational load for validators and layer-2 networks.

Fanatics Enters Prediction Markets With App Live in 10 States

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2025. Dec. 03. 21:18

Fanatics Enters Prediction Markets With App Live in 10 States Sport clothing and collectibles giant Fanatics has launched Fanatics Markets, letting users trade outcomes of sports, politics and more — with crypto and IPO bets coming by 2026.

LINK Surges 7% as Grayscale’s Chainlink ETF Sees $37M in First-Day Inflow

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2025. Dec. 03. 21:09

LINK Surges 7% as Grayscale’s Chainlink ETF Sees $37M in First-Day Inflow The oracle token outperformed most major cryptocurrencies as U.S. investors gained ETF access to LINK for the first time.

Bitcoin Hovers Near Production Cost as Bull/Bear Line Tightens

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2025. Dec. 03. 20:48

Bitcoin Hovers Near Production Cost as Bull/Bear Line Tightens Difficulty and network valuation models point to BTC hovering around fair value near $90,000.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Tells Joe Rogan AI Race Is Real, But It Won’t Have a Clear Winner

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2025. Dec. 03. 20:08

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Tells Joe Rogan AI Race Is Real, But It Won’t Have a Clear Winner In a wide-ranging interview, Huang claims AI growth is gradual, powerful and already changing global power dynamics.

Solana Mobile to Launch SKR Token in January With 10B Supply

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2025. Dec. 03. 20:01

Solana Mobile to Launch SKR Token in January With 10B Supply Distribution is designed to go to the ecosystem, With 30% to airdrops, 25% to growth initiatives, and 10% for liquidity and launch support.

Coinbase Partnering With Major U.S. Banks on Stablecoin and Crypto Pilots

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2025. Dec. 03. 19:33

Coinbase Partnering With Major U.S. Banks on Stablecoin and Crypto Pilots CEO Brian Armstrong said top banks are "leaning into this as an opportunity," signaling Wall Street’s quiet embrace of crypto infrastructure.

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Says Banks That Don't Adapt Stablecoin Will be 'Left Behind'

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2025. Dec. 03. 19:33

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Says Banks That Don't Adapt Stablecoin Will be 'Left Behind' CEO Brian Armstrong said top banks are "leaning into this as an opportunity," signaling Wall Street’s quiet embrace of crypto infrastructure.

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Says Banks That Don't Adapt to Stablecoins Will Be 'Left Behind'

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2025. Dec. 03. 19:33

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Says Banks That Don't Adapt to Stablecoins Will Be 'Left Behind' CEO Brian Armstrong said top banks are "leaning into this as an opportunity," signaling Wall Street’s quiet embrace of crypto infrastructure.

Polymarket Launches App With CFTC Green Light in U.S. Return

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2025. Dec. 03. 19:23

Polymarket Launches App With CFTC Green Light in U.S. Return Armed with CFTC approval, Polymarket has launched its mobile platform for sports and proposition markets under federal oversight.

Filecoin Gains 2% Alongside Crypto Rally

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2025. Dec. 03. 17:38

Filecoin Gains 2% Alongside Crypto Rally The token tracked broader crypto sentiment on below-average volume, establishing an ascending trend.

Fusaka Cementing Ethereum’s Role as On-Chain Finance Settlement Layer: Bitwise

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2025. Dec. 03. 17:23

Fusaka Cementing Ethereum’s Role as On-Chain Finance Settlement Layer: Bitwise The upgrade will boost throughput, keep validators efficient and, most importantly, strengthen Ethereum's value capture by putting a floor under blob fees.

Ethereum's 'Fusaka' Upgrade Cements Network's Role as On-Chain Finance Settlement Layer: Bitwise

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2025. Dec. 03. 17:23

Ethereum's 'Fusaka' Upgrade Cements Network's Role as On-Chain Finance Settlement Layer: Bitwise The upgrade will boost throughput, keep validators efficient and, most importantly, strengthen Ethereum's value capture by putting a floor under blob fees.

The Protocol: Ethereum Preps For Upcoming Fusaka Upgrade

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2025. Dec. 03. 16:59

The Protocol: Ethereum Preps For Upcoming Fusaka Upgrade Also: Anthropic On DeFi AI Agents, ETH Devs Push ZK Protocol, and Bitnomial

Trump's CFTC, FDIC Picks Closer to Taking Over Agencies as They Advance in Senate

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2025. Dec. 03. 16:59

Trump's CFTC, FDIC Picks Closer to Taking Over Agencies as They Advance in Senate The Senate's process is inching forward on a mass-confirmation that would include two nominations with major crypto implications.

Bitcoin Futures Return to Deepest Backwardation Since FTX Collapse

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2025. Dec. 03. 16:54

Bitcoin Futures Return to Deepest Backwardation Since FTX Collapse So-called "backwardation" — a futures price curve moving lower in value as time gets further out — can be read as a measure of stress in the market.

Bitcoin Futures Return to Deepest 'Backwardation' Since FTX Collapse Hinting Possible Bottom

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2025. Dec. 03. 16:54

Bitcoin Futures Return to Deepest 'Backwardation' Since FTX Collapse Hinting Possible Bottom So-called "backwardation" — a futures price curve moving lower in value as time gets further out — can be read as a measure of stress in the market.

Firelight Introduces XRP Staking for DeFi Insurance Layer Against Exploits

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2025. Dec. 03. 16:52

Firelight Introduces XRP Staking for DeFi Insurance Layer Against Exploits The new protocol, developed by Sentora and Flare Network, aims to combine XRP yield opportunity with offering protection against DeFi hacks.

ETHZilla Buys 20% of AI Lending Platform Karus in $10M Deal to Tokenize Auto Loans

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2025. Dec. 03. 16:45

ETHZilla Buys 20% of AI Lending Platform Karus in $10M Deal to Tokenize Auto Loans The companies plan to tokenize auto loans, with the first portfolios expected to be available by early 2026.

Stellar Climbs 2% as Volume Spikes Signal Institutional Interest

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2025. Dec. 03. 16:44

Stellar Climbs 2% as Volume Spikes Signal Institutional Interest Trading activity jumps 37% above weekly average despite modest price gains.

Ostium Raises $20M Series A Led by General Catalyst, Jump Crypto to Put TradFi Perps Onchain

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2025. Dec. 03. 16:38

Ostium Raises $20M Series A Led by General Catalyst, Jump Crypto to Put TradFi Perps Onchain Built on Arbitrum, the perpetuals protocol has processed $25 billion in trading volume by offering self-custodial bets on gold, FX and other real-world markets.

HBAR Edges Higher as Vanguard ETF Access Expands Institutional Appeal

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2025. Dec. 03. 16:36

HBAR Edges Higher as Vanguard ETF Access Expands Institutional Appeal Hedera gains on elevated volume while establishing support above $0.1427 during measured advance that coincides with significant institutional developments.

U.S. Debt Growth Will Drive Crypto's Gains, BlackRock Says in Report on AI

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2025. Dec. 03. 16:01

U.S. Debt Growth Will Drive Crypto's Gains, BlackRock Says in Report on AI The world’s largest asset manager released its AI report with a bearish outlook on U.S. bonds and the country’s economy, and presented a bullish projection for crypto adoption.

Crypto Long & Short: Don’t Write Off Euro Stablecoins Just Yet

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2025. Dec. 03. 15:49

Crypto Long & Short: Don’t Write Off Euro Stablecoins Just Yet In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Bruncko writes that the next big step for stablecoins will be a credible, scalable euro-denominated stablecoin issued by the private sector, not another USD token. Then, we dive into the sharp post-holiday crypto selloff, the upcoming Fusaka upgrade, and why ETH’s role is crucial in leading any broader market recovery — with Andy Baehr’s “Vibe Check.

Strategy Battles for Par on STRC, Lifting Dividend to 10.75%

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2025. Dec. 03. 15:37

Strategy Battles for Par on STRC, Lifting Dividend to 10.75% The company lifted STRC’s payout after the preferred stock again slipped below its $100 par value.

Kalshi’s Luana Lopes Lara Becomes Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire

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2025. Dec. 03. 15:18

Kalshi’s Luana Lopes Lara Becomes Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire A recent $1 billion funding round led by Paradigm puts Kalshi co-founders Luana Lopes Lara and Tarek Mansour on the billionaire list.

TON Gains 3.7% as STON.fi DAO Launch and Telegram-Backed AI Platform Brings Demand

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2025. Dec. 03. 15:01

TON Gains 3.7% as STON.fi DAO Launch and Telegram-Backed AI Platform Brings Demand STON.fi, TON's largest DeFi protocol, launched a fully onchain DAO, enabling users to vote on governance decisions and receive tokens representing voting power.

S&P's Tether Downgrade Revives 'De-pegging' Risk Warning, HSBC Says

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2025. Dec. 03. 14:55

S&P's Tether Downgrade Revives 'De-pegging' Risk Warning, HSBC Says The rating agency's Tether downgrade flags redemption risk, potentially nudging institutions to higher-rated stablecoins and tokenized deposits.

Cardano’s Biggest Players Unite Behind 70M ADA Push to Spark On-Chain Growth

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2025. Dec. 03. 14:53

Cardano’s Biggest Players Unite Behind 70M ADA Push to Spark On-Chain Growth Funds will be allocated to developing stablecoins, credible oracle feeds, cross-chain bridges, custody integrations, and analytics tooling, among other enhancements.

IREN Investors Mull Outlook After $3.6B Capital Raise as Jim Cramer Says 'Sell'

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2025. Dec. 03. 14:50

IREN Investors Mull Outlook After $3.6B Capital Raise as Jim Cramer Says 'Sell' The bitcoin miner turned AI compute provider tumbled on Tuesday and is now down nearly 50% over the past month.

Sony’s Blockchain Partner Startale Launches Dollar Stablecoin on Soneium

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2025. Dec. 03. 14:44

Sony’s Blockchain Partner Startale Launches Dollar Stablecoin on Soneium The Startale USD token, developed with M0, aims to power payments and rewards across the electronics giant Sony's Web3 ecosystem.

Crypto Rally Stumbles, Bitcoin Slips Back to $92K, as Microsoft Lowers AI Sales Goals

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2025. Dec. 03. 14:39

Crypto Rally Stumbles, Bitcoin Slips Back to $92K, as Microsoft Lowers AI Sales Goals Employees of the tech giant told The Information that some divisions failed to deliver on their targets in 2025, leading to lower expectations for the year ahead.

Crypto Rally Stumbles, Bitcoin Slips Back to $92K, on MicroSoft AI Sales Report

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2025. Dec. 03. 14:39

Crypto Rally Stumbles, Bitcoin Slips Back to $92K, on MicroSoft AI Sales Report Employees of the tech giant told The Information that some divisions failed to deliver on their targets in 2025, leading to lower expectations for the year ahead.

Bitcoin Ricochets Around $93K at Pivotal Point; Circle, Gemini Lead Crypto Stock Rebound

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2025. Dec. 03. 14:39

Bitcoin Ricochets Around $93K at Pivotal Point; Circle, Gemini Lead Crypto Stock Rebound Bitcoin shot up 10% in two days, but it's stalling at around the 2025 yearly open.

Stable, Theo Anchor $100M+ in Libeara-Backed Tokenized Treasury Fund ‘ULTRA’

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2025. Dec. 03. 14:00

Stable, Theo Anchor $100M+ in Libeara-Backed Tokenized Treasury Fund ‘ULTRA’ Stable and Theo committed over $100 million to ULTRA, a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund managed by FundBridge Capital and Wellington Management.

Jane Street Leads $105M Funding for Antithesis, a Testing Tool Used by Ethereum Network

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2025. Dec. 03. 13:32

Jane Street Leads $105M Funding for Antithesis, a Testing Tool Used by Ethereum Network Antithesis said its Series A will scale deterministic simulation testing, replaying complex failures exactly for crypto and other always-on systems.

Polkadot Gains 9% After Breaking Key $2.25 Resistance

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2025. Dec. 03. 13:03

Polkadot Gains 9% After Breaking Key $2.25 Resistance DOT outperformed the broader crypto market as a 60% volume surge validated the breakout above a critical technical threshold.

U.S. Crypto Education Group, American Innovation Project, Gets First Director

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2025. Dec. 03. 13:00

U.S. Crypto Education Group, American Innovation Project, Gets First Director The Blockchain Association's COO, Allie Page, is leaving to be the inaugural director of AIP, which is focused on educational events for decision makers.

Parataxis Agrees to Buy Control of South Korea's Sinsiway for $27M, Build Ether Treasury

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2025. Dec. 03. 12:57

Parataxis Agrees to Buy Control of South Korea's Sinsiway for $27M, Build Ether Treasury The deal would rename Sinsiway as Parataxis ETH, Inc. and make it South Korea's first ether-focused treasury platform backed by U.S. institutional capital.

Spot XRP ETFs Outpace Market With 12-Day Inflow Streak Nearing $1B Mark

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2025. Dec. 03. 12:30

Spot XRP ETFs Outpace Market With 12-Day Inflow Streak Nearing $1B Mark The sustained accumulation of capital by spot XRP ETFs is establishing XRP as the fastest-growing major crypto-asset vehicle.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Reclaims $93K as Altcoins Stage Rebound

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2025. Dec. 03. 11:49

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Reclaims $93K as Altcoins Stage Rebound A broad rally lifted major tokens on Wednesday, with bitcoin and ether bouncing and the majority of altcoins surging, even as ZEC extended a weekly slide.

UK Passes Law Formally Recognizing Crypto as Property

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2025. Dec. 03. 10:55

UK Passes Law Formally Recognizing Crypto as Property The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act received Royal Assent on Tuesday, the final step of an act becoming law after being passed by the U.K. Parliament.

Strategy Faces Possible MSCI Index Removal, Threatening Billions in Outflows: Reuters

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2025. Dec. 03. 10:37

Strategy Faces Possible MSCI Index Removal, Threatening Billions in Outflows: Reuters A removal could lead to outflows of up to $8.8 billion if other index providers follow suit because the stock is part of many passive investment products.

Babylon’s Trustless Vaults to Add Native Bitcoin-Backed Lending Through Aave

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2025. Dec. 03. 10:00

Babylon’s Trustless Vaults to Add Native Bitcoin-Backed Lending Through Aave Babylon is also planning to introduce Bitcoin-backed DeFi insurance, letting BTC holders earn yield while underwriting risk against hacks and exploits.

Taiwan Authorities Say Island's First Regulated Stablecoin Will Debut Next Year

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2025. Dec. 03. 09:09

Taiwan Authorities Say Island's First Regulated Stablecoin Will Debut Next Year Regulators have not decided whether the token will be tied to the Taiwan dollar or the U.S. dollar, a choice that will determine how deeply it tests the island’s currency controls.

Yi He, Arguably Crypto's Most Powerful Woman, Becomes Binance’s New Co-CEO

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2025. Dec. 03. 06:26

Yi He, Arguably Crypto's Most Powerful Woman, Becomes Binance’s New Co-CEO The new leadership role was announced by the current Binance CEO Richard Teng at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai.

This Bitcoin-Led, Institutionally Anchored Cycle Shows the Three-Month Drop Isn’t a Winter: Glassnode

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2025. Dec. 03. 06:15

This Bitcoin-Led, Institutionally Anchored Cycle Shows the Three-Month Drop Isn’t a Winter: Glassnode Glassnode and Fasanara’s year-end report shows record inflows, rising realized cap, and falling volatility, suggesting the latest pullback is a mid-cycle reset rather than the start of a long downturn. Present market dynamics point to a mid-cycle pullback rather than a full-blown crypto winter, Glassnode and Fasanara argued.

Bitcoin's $732B Inflows Signal Strength, Not 'Crypto Winter,' Analysts Say

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2025. Dec. 03. 06:15

Bitcoin's $732B Inflows Signal Strength, Not 'Crypto Winter,' Analysts Say Glassnode and Fasanara’s year-end report shows record inflows, rising realized cap, and falling volatility, suggesting the latest pullback is a mid-cycle reset rather than the start of a long downturn. Present market dynamics point to a mid-cycle pullback rather than a full-blown crypto winter, Glassnode and Fasanara argued.

Dogecoin Posts Strongest Move in Weeks. Is $0.15 the Next Target?

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2025. Dec. 03. 06:00

Dogecoin Posts Strongest Move in Weeks. Is $0.15 the Next Target? Key resistance levels were tested, with momentum indicators supporting continued bullish movement.

$6.5K Ether Bets Dominate Deribit Open Interest

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2025. Dec. 03. 05:52

$6.5K Ether Bets Dominate Deribit Open Interest The $6,500 call option on Deribit is the most popular, with a notional open interest of over $380 million.

SOL, ADA, XRP Zoom 12% as Bitcoin Bounces Above $93K. But Will The Rally Last?

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2025. Dec. 03. 05:20

SOL, ADA, XRP Zoom 12% as Bitcoin Bounces Above $93K. But Will The Rally Last? The recovery followed a washout in derivatives markets, where roughly $457 million in short positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours.

XRP Surges 8% as Ascending Triangle and Bullish RSI Cross Trigger Fresh Rally

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2025. Dec. 03. 04:57

XRP Surges 8% as Ascending Triangle and Bullish RSI Cross Trigger Fresh Rally XRP Ledger network activity surged to multi-year highs, with 40,000 account set operations

CNN to Use Kalshi Prediction Markets Across Its News Coverage

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2025. Dec. 03. 03:35

CNN to Use Kalshi Prediction Markets Across Its News Coverage The deal brings market-implied probabilities into CNN’s newsroom and introduces a Kalshi-powered ticker for segments that rely on event contracts.

IBIT Among Most-Traded ETFs as Bitcoin Surges; Mining Stocks Sink

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2025. Dec. 02. 22:10

IBIT Among Most-Traded ETFs as Bitcoin Surges; Mining Stocks Sink A 6% rally in bitcoin helped push IBIT ahead of major funds like VOO, but crypto miners including IREN and CIFR posted steep losses.

Bitcoin Dipped Below 'Fair Value' for First Time in 2 Years, History Says 132% Gains Next 12 Months

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2025. Dec. 02. 21:10

Bitcoin Dipped Below 'Fair Value' for First Time in 2 Years, History Says 132% Gains Next 12 Months Network reset complete: leverage flushed, LTHs accumulating and price back above fair value.

AAVE Rallies 14% as Bybit, Mantle Integration Connects DeFi Lender to 70M Users

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2025. Dec. 02. 20:16

AAVE Rallies 14% as Bybit, Mantle Integration Connects DeFi Lender to 70M Users The DeFi lender's native token broke above key resistance level, eyeing $190 as the next target level.

Why The Market Crashed On October 10, And Why It’s Struggling to Bounce

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2025. Dec. 02. 19:57

Why The Market Crashed On October 10, And Why It’s Struggling to Bounce MSCI’s proposed reclassification and potential index exclusion of Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies now looms over the market as a major structural overhang, says Dr. Avtar Sehra, founder and CEO of STBL. This helps explain the lack of a sustained recovery in crypto prices since the October 10th crash.

Amazon Enters AI Arms Race as Crypto and Risk Asset Fears Mount

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2025. Dec. 02. 18:56

Amazon Enters AI Arms Race as Crypto and Risk Asset Fears Mount The pivot to AI comes with risks, including heavy borrowing and concerns about sustainability, with potential shortfalls if demand for AI slows.

Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Plunges 40% on Heavy Volume, Dragging Hut 8 Lower by 12%

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2025. Dec. 02. 17:51

Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Plunges 40% on Heavy Volume, Dragging Hut 8 Lower by 12% The collapse marks yet another disappointing Trump family crypto-related investment.

Bitcoin Volatility Breaks Out Vs VIX, Setting Up Possible Pair Trade Opportunity

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2025. Dec. 02. 17:47

Bitcoin Volatility Breaks Out Vs VIX, Setting Up Possible Pair Trade Opportunity The spread between BTC and S&P 500 implied volatility indices is widening again.

AI Investment to Drive Global Growth Through 2026, BofA Says

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2025. Dec. 02. 17:35

AI Investment to Drive Global Growth Through 2026, BofA Says Bitcoin miners have been among those riding the AI boom, with IREN and Cipher Mining up over 300% in 2025.

Why Coinbase Shares Still Have 90% Upside Despite Crypto Pullback, According to Wall Street Analyst

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2025. Dec. 02. 17:22

Why Coinbase Shares Still Have 90% Upside Despite Crypto Pullback, According to Wall Street Analyst Bernstein kept its Street-high $510 price target on Coinbase, citing strong fundamentals and product expansion.

Brazil Sentences 14 for Using Crypto, Shell Firms in $95M Drug Money Laundering Case

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2025. Dec. 02. 17:13

Brazil Sentences 14 for Using Crypto, Shell Firms in $95M Drug Money Laundering Case The defendants were found to have used fake companies and cryptocurrency transactions to conceal the origin of the illicit funds.

Polkadot Surges 13% After Breaking Above Key Resistance

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2025. Dec. 02. 16:58

Polkadot Surges 13% After Breaking Above Key Resistance The token outpaced broader crypto markets as volume spiked 34% above weekly averages.

Iren Plans to Sell Up to $2.3 Billion of Convertible Notes, Shares Drop

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2025. Dec. 02. 16:45

Iren Plans to Sell Up to $2.3 Billion of Convertible Notes, Shares Drop The company also plans to sell shares to fund the repurchase of existing debt.

SOL Bulls Take a Breather After Pumping Millions Into ETFs

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2025. Dec. 02. 16:11

SOL Bulls Take a Breather After Pumping Millions Into ETFs Solana exchange-traded funds debuted on Oct. 28 and performed flawlessly with inflows 21 consecutive days until the day before Thanksgiving.

Kraken Agrees to Buy Tokenization Specialist Backed Finance as RWA Trend Accelerates

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2025. Dec. 02. 16:03

Kraken Agrees to Buy Tokenization Specialist Backed Finance as RWA Trend Accelerates The exchange has already teamed up with the Switzerland-based firm for its tokenized equity offering, xStocks.

Bitcoin Surges Back Above $91K as Support Builds in $80K-$85K Area

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2025. Dec. 02. 16:01

Bitcoin Surges Back Above $91K as Support Builds in $80K-$85K Area Helping the mood in crypto were moves by institutional giants Vanguard and Bank of America to open up digital assets to their clients.

Kalshi Raises $1B at $11B Valuation as Prediction Market Race Heats Up

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2025. Dec. 02. 15:26

Kalshi Raises $1B at $11B Valuation as Prediction Market Race Heats Up Kalshi secures a massive funding boost led by Paradigm, widening its lead over Polymarket as trading volumes surge and both platforms pursue fresh capital.

Grayscale’s Chainlink ETF Lists on NYSE Arca, LINK Price Jumps

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2025. Dec. 02. 15:23

Grayscale’s Chainlink ETF Lists on NYSE Arca, LINK Price Jumps The debut marks the first U.S. ETF tied to Chainlink, which secures tens of billions of dollars in onchain value across DeFi and gaming.

BNP Paribas Joins EU Bank Stablecoin Venture Helmed by Ex-Coinbase Germany Exec

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2025. Dec. 02. 15:01

BNP Paribas Joins EU Bank Stablecoin Venture Helmed by Ex-Coinbase Germany Exec The group of 10 banks plans to introduce its euro stablecoin next year under a new Dutch entity named Qivalis.

Bank of America Greenlights Wealth Advisers to Recommend Up to 4% Bitcoin Allocation

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2025. Dec. 02. 14:16

Bank of America Greenlights Wealth Advisers to Recommend Up to 4% Bitcoin Allocation The news comes just hours after longtime crypto holdout, asset management giant Vanguard, said it would allow its clientele access to digital asset ETFs.

Toncoin Climbs to $1.50 as Cocoon Debut Sparks Surge in Trading Volume

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2025. Dec. 02. 12:59

Toncoin Climbs to $1.50 as Cocoon Debut Sparks Surge in Trading Volume Cocoon lets GPU owners rent out computing power for AI tasks and receive TON tokens as compensation, with Telegram as the first user.

APT Rises 2.3%, Outperforms Wider Crypto Market

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2025. Dec. 02. 12:27

APT Rises 2.3%, Outperforms Wider Crypto Market The gains were accompanied by a surge in trading volume signaling potential institutional positioning.

Poland's President Vetos MiCA Bill, Cites Threats to 'Freedoms of Poles'

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2025. Dec. 02. 11:53

Poland's President Vetos MiCA Bill, Cites Threats to 'Freedoms of Poles' President Karol Narwocki was concerned that the Cryptoasset Market Act would allow the government to disable crypto companies websites "with a single click."

Poland's President Vetoes MiCA Bill, Cites Threats to 'Freedoms of Poles'

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2025. Dec. 02. 11:53

Poland's President Vetoes MiCA Bill, Cites Threats to 'Freedoms of Poles' President Karol Narwocki was concerned that the Cryptoasset Market Act would allow the government to disable crypto companies websites "with a single click."

Crypto Markets Today: Risk-Off Mood Persists as Altcoins Extend Losses

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2025. Dec. 02. 11:47

Crypto Markets Today: Risk-Off Mood Persists as Altcoins Extend Losses Crypto markets failed to bounce on Tuesday, with bitcoin retracing last week’s gains and altcoins extending losses.

Goldman's $2B ETF Issuer Takeover Is Both a Blessing and a Curse for Crypto

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2025. Dec. 02. 11:07

Goldman's $2B ETF Issuer Takeover Is Both a Blessing and a Curse for Crypto Although the acquisition of Innovator Capital Management does not directly mention crypto, it does inherently imply that Goldman Sachs is expanding into the digital assets arena.

Strategy Trading Explodes to Highest in a Year as Shares Fall on Dollar Reserve, Profit Forecast

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2025. Dec. 02. 10:08

Strategy Trading Explodes to Highest in a Year as Shares Fall on Dollar Reserve, Profit Forecast Trading volume in Strategy shares surged to 42.9 million, the most since last December, as the price fell 3.25%.

Anthropic Research Shows AI Agents Are Closing In on Real DeFi Attack Capability

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2025. Dec. 02. 09:11

Anthropic Research Shows AI Agents Are Closing In on Real DeFi Attack Capability Models tested by MATS and the Anthropic Fellows program generated turnkey exploit scripts and identified fresh vulnerabilities, suggesting automated exploitation is becoming technically and economically viable.

Unlimit Debuts Stable.com, a Decentralized Clearing House Built for Stablecoins

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2025. Dec. 02. 08:00

Unlimit Debuts Stable.com, a Decentralized Clearing House Built for Stablecoins The new non-custodial platform brings stablecoin swaps and global fiat off-ramps into one place, aiming to make the process more seamless for users.

XRP, Bitcoin on the Edge; Will Santa Abandon Nasdaq?

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2025. Dec. 02. 07:44

XRP, Bitcoin on the Edge; Will Santa Abandon Nasdaq? XRP and BTC trade close to make-or-break levels while Nasdaq's November price action raises pullback risks.

Ethereum Devs Push ZK ‘Secret Santa’ System Toward Deployment

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2025. Dec. 02. 07:29

Ethereum Devs Push ZK ‘Secret Santa’ System Toward Deployment The proposed protocol uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify sender–receiver relationships without revealing identities.

Sanctioned Cambodian Lender Huione, Linked to Illicit Crypto, Halts Business After Bank Run: Report

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2025. Dec. 02. 06:49

Sanctioned Cambodian Lender Huione, Linked to Illicit Crypto, Halts Business After Bank Run: Report The scandal-plagued platform blamed a surge in withdrawals for its shutdown, the latest fallout from U.S. sanctions and money-laundering allegations targeting the wider Huione network.

Dogecoin Wicks Below Key Support — Fakeout or Start of Larger Correction?

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2025. Dec. 02. 06:10

Dogecoin Wicks Below Key Support — Fakeout or Start of Larger Correction? Dogecoin's recovery remains fragile, with resistance between $0.1362 and $0.1386 needing to be overcome for a bullish shift.

Bitcoin May Dump to $65K or Below, Spelling Trouble for ETH, XRP, ADA and Other Majors

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2025. Dec. 02. 05:16

Bitcoin May Dump to $65K or Below, Spelling Trouble for ETH, XRP, ADA and Other Majors MSCI is considering removing Strategy Inc. from its major equity indices due to the company's large bitcoin holdings, which some traders say could scare smaller players.

Breakdown or Bear Trap? XRP Tests $1.99 as Market Signals Mixed Direction Ahead

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2025. Dec. 02. 04:59

Breakdown or Bear Trap? XRP Tests $1.99 as Market Signals Mixed Direction Ahead A break above $2.05–$2.07 is needed to shift momentum, while a fall below $2.00 could lead to further declines.

Bitcoin Traders Bet on Sub-$80K New Year: Derive

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2025. Dec. 02. 04:07

Bitcoin Traders Bet on Sub-$80K New Year: Derive Market positioning implies a meaningful probability of sub-$80K BTC to start 2026, Derive's Forster said.

Attention Bitcoin Bulls: The U.S. 10-Year Yield Isn't Budging Despite Fed Rate Cut Hopes

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2025. Dec. 02. 03:49

Attention Bitcoin Bulls: The U.S. 10-Year Yield Isn't Budging Despite Fed Rate Cut Hopes Bitcoin bulls' hopes for rate cuts to lower bond yields and the dollar are challenged by signals from the Treasury and the FX market.

Asia Morning Briefing: This Year's Tether Debate is a Good One to Have

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2025. Dec. 02. 02:41

Asia Morning Briefing: This Year's Tether Debate is a Good One to Have The crypto market has spent years arguing about Tether’s reserves – sometimes with more hyperbole than substance – but the latest debate is sharper and more revealing than usual.

U.S. FDIC Chief Says First GENIUS Act Regulations Heading for Proposal This Month

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2025. Dec. 01. 22:51

U.S. FDIC Chief Says First GENIUS Act Regulations Heading for Proposal This Month FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill is set to testify at a House hearing that his agency is ready to propose a stablecoin application rule before the month is out.

Vanguard Opens Platform to Crypto ETFs in Major Shift: Bloomberg

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2025. Dec. 01. 22:08

Vanguard Opens Platform to Crypto ETFs in Major Shift: Bloomberg The move will give access to the firm's 50 million clients to invest in regulated digital asset ETFs, a reversal from Vanguard's long-standing anti-crypto stance.

Seller Exhaustion or a Bottom? Strategy Gains 11% From Session's Worst Levels

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2025. Dec. 01. 21:49

Seller Exhaustion or a Bottom? Strategy Gains 11% From Session's Worst Levels Peter Schiff took a victory lap after the company Monday morning announced it had raised $1.44 billion via common stock sales as a reserve to pay preferred dividends for nearly two years.

Kalshi Launches Tokenized Event Bets on Solana Blockchain: CNBC

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2025. Dec. 01. 20:25

Kalshi Launches Tokenized Event Bets on Solana Blockchain: CNBC The prediction market is rolling out tokenized contracts on Solana to meet crypto traders where they already are, Kalshi told CNBC.

Bitnomial Prepares to Debut First CFTC-Regulated Spot Crypto Market

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2025. Dec. 01. 18:17

Bitnomial Prepares to Debut First CFTC-Regulated Spot Crypto Market The move marks the first time spot crypto assets can trade on a federally regulated commodities venue, signaling the CFTC’s accelerating push to oversee retail digital-asset markets.

JPMorgan and Strike CEO Jack Mallers Go Silent, Leaving 'Debanking' Questions Unanswered

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2025. Dec. 01. 17:24

JPMorgan and Strike CEO Jack Mallers Go Silent, Leaving 'Debanking' Questions Unanswered For now, Jack Mallers decided to not comment any further and JPMorgan declined to explain why it debanked the CEO of a company very similar to newly launched JPM Coin.

U.S. House Lawmakers Detail Grievances Over Government's 'Choke Point 2.0'

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2025. Dec. 01. 17:14

U.S. House Lawmakers Detail Grievances Over Government's 'Choke Point 2.0' French Hill, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued a report outlining what went on at several U.S. crypto regulators in past years.

Hedera Tumbles 10% to Crucial Support on Heavy Volume

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2025. Dec. 01. 17:11

Hedera Tumbles 10% to Crucial Support on Heavy Volume Hedera’s 10% drop on Dec. 1 has pushed HBAR back to a key support zone, where consolidation, fading volume, and institutional selling pressure are shaping the next move.

Chainlink's LINK Slides 11% as Technical Breakdown Overshadows ETF Launch News

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2025. Dec. 01. 16:59

Chainlink's LINK Slides 11% as Technical Breakdown Overshadows ETF Launch News The token broke below $12, breaching key support levels with heavy trading volume, confirming the downtrend.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Fell for Fourth Consecutive Month in November: JPMorgan

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2025. Dec. 01. 16:45

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Fell for Fourth Consecutive Month in November: JPMorgan The average network hashrate fell 1% last month after hitting record highs in October.

ICP Slides as Breakdown Below $4.00 Triggers Elevated Volatility

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2025. Dec. 01. 16:29

ICP Slides as Breakdown Below $4.00 Triggers Elevated Volatility Sharp 24-hour decline sends Internet Computer into fresh multi-day lows, with a high-volume support breach defining the session

BONK Slides 9% as Technical Breakdown Overshadows Swiss ETP Debut

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2025. Dec. 01. 16:26

BONK Slides 9% as Technical Breakdown Overshadows Swiss ETP Debut A new ETP listing in Switzerland failed to lift BONK as the memecoin fell to fresh cycle lows amid a sharp technical breach of key support.

Digital Asset Treasuries Lead Crypto Stock Sell-Off as Bitcoin Falls to $84K

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2025. Dec. 01. 15:58

Digital Asset Treasuries Lead Crypto Stock Sell-Off as Bitcoin Falls to $84K Strategy fell to the lowest since October, 2024, and ether and solana treasury plays including BitMine, Sharplink, Solana Company, Upexi tumbled nearly 10%.

European Authorities Seize $1.51B Bitcoin-Mixing Service Cryptomixer

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2025. Dec. 01. 15:37

European Authorities Seize $1.51B Bitcoin-Mixing Service Cryptomixer Europol dismantled a crypto-mixing platform it said is used by ransomware groups and darknet markets to launder bitcoin, seizing servers, data and $29 million in BTC.

Canada Eyes Stablecoin Rules as Scotiabank Flags Limited Market Impact

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2025. Dec. 01. 15:14

Canada Eyes Stablecoin Rules as Scotiabank Flags Limited Market Impact Scotiabank said Ottawa’s move toward a stablecoin framework is more about modernizing payments than reshaping broader financial markets.

Tom Lee's BitMine Acquires 97K ETH, Eyeing Fusaka Upgrade, Fed Policy as Positive Catalysts

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2025. Dec. 01. 14:23

Tom Lee's BitMine Acquires 97K ETH, Eyeing Fusaka Upgrade, Fed Policy as Positive Catalysts The firm increased the pace of purchases from the previous week despite sitting on large unrealized losses on its ether bet.

Strategy Still the Premier Bitcoin Proxy, Benchmark Says, Rejecting ‘Doom’ Narrative

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2025. Dec. 01. 14:02

Strategy Still the Premier Bitcoin Proxy, Benchmark Says, Rejecting ‘Doom’ Narrative The broker said fears over Strategy’s solvency are misplaced and the stock remains the strongest asymmetric bet on bitcoin.

Strategy Establishes $1.44B Cash Reserve, Slashes 2025 Profit, BTC Yield Targets

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2025. Dec. 01. 13:37

Strategy Establishes $1.44B Cash Reserve, Slashes 2025 Profit, BTC Yield Targets Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company also added to its bitcoin holdings last week, bringing its total stack to 650,000 BTC.

Polkadot Plunges 11% Breaking Below $2.05 Support Level Amid Broader Selloff

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2025. Dec. 01. 13:37

Polkadot Plunges 11% Breaking Below $2.05 Support Level Amid Broader Selloff DOT collapsed to $2.02 as technical breakdown accelerated on massive volume, exposing the psychological $2.00 level.

Gleec Buys Komodo’s Cross-Chain DeFi Stack in $23.5M Deal

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2025. Dec. 01. 13:00

Gleec Buys Komodo’s Cross-Chain DeFi Stack in $23.5M Deal The acquisition brings Komodo’s atomic-swap technology, token ecosystem and core developers under the Gleec umbrella.

Gleec Buys Komodo’s Cross-Chain DeFi Stack Valued at $23.5M for Undisclosed Amount

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2025. Dec. 01. 13:00

Gleec Buys Komodo’s Cross-Chain DeFi Stack Valued at $23.5M for Undisclosed Amount The acquisition brings Komodo’s atomic-swap technology, token ecosystem and core developers under the Gleec umbrella.

Filecoin Slumps More Than 10%

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2025. Dec. 01. 12:46

Filecoin Slumps More Than 10% The drop came as crypto markets fell across the board, with the CoinDesk 20 Index down nearly 7%.

Crypto Markets Today: Hawkish BOJ Comments Spur Sharp BTC Downturn

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2025. Dec. 01. 12:32

Crypto Markets Today: Hawkish BOJ Comments Spur Sharp BTC Downturn A sharp sell-off following the CME bitcoin futures open, compounded by hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan, dragged the CoinDesk 20 down nearly 6% on Monday.

Sony Bank Could Issue USD Stablecoin in U.S. Next Year: Nikkei

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2025. Dec. 01. 11:58

Sony Bank Could Issue USD Stablecoin in U.S. Next Year: Nikkei The online banking arm of Sony Financial Group envisages the stablecoin being used to pay for games and anime.

CNBC Veteran Jay Yarow Joins CoinDesk to Expand Media and Events

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2025. Dec. 01. 11:45

CNBC Veteran Jay Yarow Joins CoinDesk to Expand Media and Events Yarow will oversee CoinDesk Insights as its parent company looks to expand digital asset coverage across the globe.

Israel’s Central Bank Signals Improved Stablecoin Oversight as Digital Shekel Plans Advance

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2025. Dec. 01. 11:30

Israel’s Central Bank Signals Improved Stablecoin Oversight as Digital Shekel Plans Advance Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said stablecoins can no longer be viewed as marginal, citing their trillion-dollar trading volumes and growing systemic risks.

Ripple Can Now Offer Wider XRP, RLUSD Services After Singapore Regulator Approval

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2025. Dec. 01. 09:40

Ripple Can Now Offer Wider XRP, RLUSD Services After Singapore Regulator Approval The permissions give Ripple more bandwidth to offer token-based settlement and related payment services to banks, fintechs and crypto firms operating in the city-state.

Japan to Cut Crypto Tax Burden to 20% Uniform Rate in Boost for Local Bitcoin Traders

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2025. Dec. 01. 09:21

Japan to Cut Crypto Tax Burden to 20% Uniform Rate in Boost for Local Bitcoin Traders The proposed tax change, supported by the government, will categorize crypto profits under a separate-taxation framework.

HashKey Leads Hong Kong’s Crypto Market as Losses Deepen Ahead of IPO

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2025. Dec. 01. 07:29

HashKey Leads Hong Kong’s Crypto Market as Losses Deepen Ahead of IPO Ultra-low fees kept monetization in the basis-point range, leaving revenue unable to offset steep losses despite surging Hong Kong trading volumes.

Bitcoin Drop Ends Up Liquidating $500M Bullish Bets in Early Asia Trading

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2025. Dec. 01. 05:05

Bitcoin Drop Ends Up Liquidating $500M Bullish Bets in Early Asia Trading Binance, Hyperliquid, and Bybit saw over $160 million in liquidations each, with longs making up almost 90% of the total.

Dogecoin Slumps 9% Amid Bitcoin Weakness. Is a Larger Dump Coming?

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2025. Dec. 01. 04:54

Dogecoin Slumps 9% Amid Bitcoin Weakness. Is a Larger Dump Coming? The launch of DOGE ETFs from Grayscale and Bitwise saw only $2.16 million in inflows, failing to attract expected institutional interest.

Bitcoin's Monthly MACD Flashes Red: Echoes of Past Bear Markets

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2025. Dec. 01. 04:50

Bitcoin's Monthly MACD Flashes Red: Echoes of Past Bear Markets The key indicator's negative flip indicates downside volatility ahead.

XRP Slides 7% as Technical Breakdown Opens Move to $1.80

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2025. Dec. 01. 04:45

XRP Slides 7% as Technical Breakdown Opens Move to $1.80 Despite expanding institutional infrastructure around XRP, short-term flows turned sharply bearish.

China To Intensify Crackdown on Virtual Currencies, Including Stablecoins: Report

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2025. Dec. 01. 03:43

China To Intensify Crackdown on Virtual Currencies, Including Stablecoins: Report Virtual currencies lack the legal status of fiat money, Chinese officials said during an intra-agency meeting on Friday.

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Slides on Japan Bond Spike and BOJ Hike Bets

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2025. Dec. 01. 02:26

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Slides on Japan Bond Spike and BOJ Hike Bets Short-term Japanese yields reached their highest level since 2008, strengthening the yen and pressuring leveraged crypto positions during Hong Kong trading hours.

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Slide as December Begins With 'Yearn Incident'

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2025. Dec. 01. 01:17

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Slide as December Begins With 'Yearn Incident' Major cryptocurrencies traded lower in early Asia as DeFi platform Yearn noted at "incident" in its yETH pool.