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South Korea to impose bank-level liability on crypto exchanges after Upbit hack: Report
South Korea plans to hold crypto exchanges to bank-level, no-fault liability standards following a major Upbit hack.
Ether supply squeeze looms with exchanges holding lowest levels since 2015
Ether held on centralized exchanges has hit its lowest level since 2015, signaling a potential supply squeeze that could drive price momentum.
Bitcoin Faces Japan Rate Hike: Yen Carry Trade Unwind Fears Miss the Mark, Real Risk Elsewhere
Fears that the Bank of Japan's expected rate hike will trigger a massive yen carry trade unwind harming Bitcoin are likely overstated.
Obscura Hardfork: Bulletproofs++, Smaller Proofs, and a Path to Sustainable Scaling
Beldex's Obscura hardfork introduces Bulletproofs++ to significantly reduce transaction proof sizes, enabling sustainable scaling for privacy features.
Euro stablecoins double in market cap post-MiCA implementation, led by EURS and EURC: Report
Euro stablecoins doubled their market cap after MiCA implementation, driven by growth in EURS and EURC.
Bitcoin buries the tulip myth after 17 years of proven resilience: Balchunas
Bloomberg ETF expert Eric Balchunas argues Bitcoin's 17-year endurance invalidates comparisons to the short-lived Dutch Tulip Bubble.
Rising Bitcoin ‘liveliness’ indicator suggests bull market may continue: analysts
Analysts suggest rising Bitcoin 'liveliness' indicates underlying demand and potential continuation of the bull market.
Jupiter exec acknowledges ‘zero contagion’ claim was ‘not 100% correct’ after backlash over vault design
A Jupiter Exchange executive admitted a claim of “zero contagion” risk in their lending vaults was inaccurate following criticism regarding their design and rehypothecation practices.
PIPPIN Price Rally Hits 150%, Will It Continue?
PIPPIN's recent 150% rally faces skepticism due to slowing capital inflows and a bearish funding rate structure.
State of Crypto: Wrapping Up the Month
Congressional progress on crypto regulation is slow, with market structure legislation unlikely to pass this year.
Ethereum Faces Mixed Signals at This Critical Price
Ethereum is struggling to break the $3,000 barrier as mixed on-chain signals suggest potential short-term selling pressure.
BitMine buys $199M in Ether as smart money traders bet on ETH decline
BitMine acquired $199 million in Ether while top 'smart money' traders are betting on a short-term price decline for ETH.
Corporate Bitcoin portfolios are hiding a massive liability crisis that triggered an average 27% crash last month
Many companies holding Bitcoin have significant debt, and a recent market drop revealed that their stock prices reacted like leveraged bets, falling an average of 27%.
Poland becomes EU’s lone MiCA holdout after parliament fails to overturn veto on crypto bill
Poland remains the sole EU holdout on MiCA regulation after parliament failed to override the President's veto on the national crypto bill.
EU Hits X with €120 Million Fine as Crypto Privacy Faces Major Threat
The EU fined X €120 million under the DSA, signaling a broader regulatory crackdown threatening digital privacy and cryptocurrency freedom.
Indiana Becomes First State to Require Bitcoin Options in Public Retirement Plans
Indiana's House Bill 1042 proposes making the state the first to mandate cryptocurrency ETF options in public worker retirement and education savings plans.
MetaMask Breaks New Ground with First-Ever Prediction Markets Integration
MetaMask integrated Polymarket's prediction markets, allowing 30 million users to bet on real-world events directly from their mobile wallets.
Citadel pushes SEC to classify open-source developers as unregistered stockbrokers – Uniswap fires back
Citadel urged the SEC to regulate DeFi protocols trading tokenized equities as exchanges, prompting Uniswap's founder to criticize the move against open-source developers.
French Banking Giant BPCE to Roll Out Crypto Trading for 2M Retail Clients
French banking group BPCE will launch crypto trading for 2 million retail clients via its Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Épargne apps starting Monday.
XRP Price Today: Will XRP Maintain Its $2 Support as Bullish Supertrend Aligns With CFTC Spot Contract Review?
XRP trades near $2.03, supported by a bullish monthly Supertrend and anticipation surrounding the CFTC's review of a spot XRP contract.
‘European SEC’ proposal sparks licensing concerns, institutional ambitions
A European Commission proposal to grant ESMA direct licensing and supervisory powers over CASPs raises concerns about slower startup development.
Two Casascius Coins Holding 2,000 BTC Moved After 13 Years of Inactivity
Two dormant Bitcoin wallets linked to Casascius coins moved 2,000 BTC after being untouched for over a decade.
Bitcoin profit metric eyes 2-year lows in 'complete reset:' BTC analysis
A key Bitcoin profit metric is nearing two-year lows, signaling a market reset as long-term holders stop selling.
Cardano Builders are Now Betting on AI and Quantum Computing Growth
Input Output, Cardano's engineering firm, is restructuring and expanding into AI, quantum computing, and fintech.
BTC poised for December recovery on ‘macro tailwinds,' Fed rate cut: Coinbase
Coinbase predicts a December Bitcoin recovery driven by improving liquidity and high odds of a Fed rate cut.
Two Casascius coins with $2,000 Bitcoin move after 13 years of dormancy
Two Casascius physical Bitcoin coins holding about $2,000 moved after being dormant for 13 years.
Zcash Price Struggle Below $400 Is Down To Bitcoin, Here’s How
Zcash price dropped below $400 due to weakening correlation with Bitcoin and significant long liquidation risks near $300.
Why CFTC-approved spot Bitcoin, Ethereum trading is a 'massively huge deal'
CFTC approval for spot Bitcoin and Ether trading on regulated US exchanges grants them gold-like legitimacy, boosting institutional access and liquidity.
Is Bitcoin About to Break Its Last Surviving Valuation Model?
Bitcoin's price is significantly below the power law model, raising questions about mean reversion or the model's invalidation.
The Grandma Test: When Your Mom Can Use DePIN, Mass Adoption Has Arrived
Mass adoption of DePIN occurs when users, like one's grandmother, utilize the technology seamlessly without realizing it.
French banking giant BPCE will start letting customers buy Bitcoin and major tokens on Monday
French banking giant BPCE is launching crypto trading for customers at four regional banks starting Monday.
Anthony Pompliano's Bitcoin Treasury Firm ProCap BTC Closes SPAC Merger Deal
Anthony Pompliano's ProCap BTC completed its SPAC merger with Columbus Circle Capital (BRR), forming ProCap Financial trading on Nasdaq.
Zcash and privacy protocols face a “do-or-die” SEC meeting that determines if developers are personally liable for code
The SEC is holding a roundtable on Dec. 15 to debate if privacy tools like Zcash can coexist with AML enforcement, impacting developer liability.
Tom Lee’s BitMine Extends Ethereum Bet With $200 Million in Two Days
Tom Lee's BitMine purchased nearly $200 million in Ethereum over two days, increasing its position as the largest single holder.
This December Could Decide the Fate of Digital Asset Treasuries: Here’s CoinShares’ Survival Warning
CoinShares warns that December's potential rate cut could determine the survival of Digital Asset Treasury companies facing market pressure.
Stablecoin Adoption Is 'Exploding.' Here Is What's Next for This Red Hot Sector
Stablecoin adoption is exploding as traditional finance players adopt them for 24/7 settlement and digital money movement.
LUNC Surges Over 160% in a Week as Do Kwon Sentencing and Token Burns Draw Traders
LUNC surged over 160% weekly, driven by anticipation around Do Kwon's sentencing and increased token burn activity.
Euro Stablecoin Market Cap Doubles in Year After MiCA, Study Finds
Euro-denominated stablecoin market capitalization doubled in the year following the EU's MiCA regulation rollout in June 2024.
Will Solana’s Price Trajectory Be Defined By Losses?
Solana is at a critical juncture within a descending channel, with investor uncertainty and realized losses suggesting potential further declines.
Western Union eyes inflation-resistant ‘stable cards’ as part of its stablecoin strategy
Western Union plans to launch inflation-resistant 'stable cards' and its own coin to enhance its digital asset strategy.
SEC Begins Privacy Debate With Zcash-Led Roundtable
The SEC is hosting a roundtable on December 15 to discuss privacy-preserving technologies and financial surveillance, featuring Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox.
Coinbase Makes Bold Bitcoin Prediction For December Despite Market Downturn
Coinbase predicts a crypto market recovery in December due to improving liquidity and reduced selling pressure from long-term holders.
Is Base’s Solana bridge a ‘vampire attack’ on SOL liquidity or multichain pragmatism?
Base's new Solana bridge sparked controversy, with Solana builders accusing it of being a 'vampire attack' to siphon liquidity, while Base frames it as bidirectional pragmatism.
Brokerage behind major crypto treasury deals eyes $10–12B public listing: FT
Clear Street, a major crypto treasury underwriter, is planning an IPO targeting a $10–$12 billion valuation, potentially led by Goldman Sachs.
Bitcoin treasury firms enter a ‘Darwinian phase’ as premiums collapse: Galaxy
Bitcoin treasury firms are entering a 'Darwinian phase' as their business model breaks down due to collapsing equity premiums.
Strategy CEO says only a decades-long slump would force them to sell Bitcoin
Strategy's CEO stated the company would only sell its Bitcoin reserves during a severe, decades-long liquidity crisis.
2,000 Bitcoin on the move: Rare Casascius coins awaken after 13 years
Two rare Casascius coins, holding 1,000 Bitcoin each, were activated after being dormant for over 13 years.
XRP Price News: Ripple Token Faces Downside as Social Sentiment Turns Wildly Negative
XRP is facing downside risk as social sentiment has turned sharply negative, entering a fear zone tracked by Santiment.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Japan Puts BTC in the Crosshairs of a Yen Carry Unwind
The Bank of Japan's potential interest rate hike threatens to unwind the yen carry trade, potentially tightening liquidity for Bitcoin.
Strive calls on MSCI to rethink its ‘unworkable’ Bitcoin blacklist
Strive urged MSCI to reconsider excluding Bitcoin treasury firms from its indexes, calling the proposed 50% asset threshold unworkable.
Forward Industries launches BisonFi AMM for Solana ecosystem
Forward Industries launched BisonFi, a proprietary AMM designed for institutional traders on the Solana blockchain.
Crypto treasury underwriter Clear Street plans to go public early next year: FT
Crypto treasury underwriter Clear Street is planning an IPO as soon as January, potentially valuing the firm at $12 billion.
MetaMask moves into prediction markets with Polymarket integration
MetaMask has integrated with Polymarket, allowing users to trade on real-world event outcomes directly within the wallet.
Strategy raised $1.44B to dispel ‘FUD’ amid a Bitcoin down cycle: CEO
Strategy CEO Phong Le announced raising $1.44 billion to cover 21 months of dividends and combat investor fear during a Bitcoin downturn.
Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks
Small Texas community bank Monet Bank, owned by billionaire Andy Beal, is rebranding to focus on digital assets and crypto infrastructure.
Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) Soars 100% After Viral T-Shirt Moment in Dubai
Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) surged nearly 100% following a viral moment where a journalist wore a vintage LUNC t-shirt at a Dubai event.
Yi He to Women: “No One Goes Easy on You in Business”
Binance co-CEO Yi He advised women to prioritize undeniable professional expertise over relying on soft skills for success in competitive industries.
Maryland Man’s Fraud Conviction Highlights North Korea’s Rising Crypto Threat
A Maryland man was sentenced for helping North Korean nationals secure remote software jobs at US companies using fraudulent credentials.
Bitcoin treasury stocks are becoming “distressed assets” as a $107,000 cost basis traps late entrants underwater
Bitcoin treasury stocks are trading as distressed assets because late entrants face significant losses with high cost bases above $107,000.
3 Binance Bitcoin charts point to the direction of BTC’s next big move
Three Binance-linked metrics suggest rising sell-side pressure and potential volatility for Bitcoin's next price movement.
Is Elon Musk’s SpaceX Really Selling Its Bitcoin, Or It’s Just FUD?
Recent large Bitcoin transfers by SpaceX sparked rumors of a sell-off, but on-chain data suggests the move is unconfirmed and could be for security or rebalancing.
Tether solvency fears are ‘misplaced’ as company sits on large surplus: CoinShares
CoinShares research head James Butterfill stated that fears over Tether's solvency are misplaced due to its nearly $6.8 billion surplus.
XRP Price Today: Can XRP Hold Its Rebound From $2.02 as Ripple Integrates the Token Into $12.5T Enterprise Systems?
XRP shows a technical rebound signal and is gaining utility as Ripple integrates it into enterprise treasury systems managing $12.5T.
Bitcoin’s end-of-year run to $100K heavily depends on Fed pivot outcomes
Bitcoin's potential rally to $100,000 hinges on the Federal Reserve pivoting away from tightening and cutting rates amid rising tech credit risks.
Crypto Biz: Mining weakness tests Bitcoin’s market cycle
Bitcoin miners face the harshest margin squeeze on record due to low revenues and high costs, impacting related stocks.
AI-powered studio Mugafi partners with Avalanche to tokenize entertainment IP
AI-driven platform Mugafi is partnering with Avalanche to tokenize entertainment intellectual property for onchain financing and distribution.
Meta cuts to metaverse ‘black hole’ could free up billions for AI and lift shares by 20%: analysts
Analysts suggest Meta's planned deep cuts to its metaverse division could free up billions for AI and boost stock value by 20%.
Bitcoin thieves stole $1.1B using fake bird noises: Now Malaysia hunts heat signatures from the sky
Malaysian authorities are using thermal drones and power sensors to combat massive electricity theft by illegal Bitcoin miners, who stole $1.1 billion worth of power.
Polymarket Plans In-House Trading Team to Compete Against Users
Polymarket is forming an internal trading team to act as the counterparty to user bets, shifting toward a sportsbook model.
Italy Sets Hard MiCA Deadline for Crypto Platforms to Comply
Italy has set a strict December 30, 2025, deadline for crypto platforms to either obtain MiCA licenses or cease operations.