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Prediction Market News: Polymarket Launches App With CFTC Green Light in U.S. Return
Polymarket launched its U.S. mobile app for sports and proposition markets after receiving approval from the CFTC.
Bitcoin’s strongest trading day since May cues possible rally to $107K
Bitcoin's 5.81% Tuesday gain, its largest since May, formed a bullish engulfing pattern suggesting a potential rally toward $107,000.
Franklin Templeton launches Solana ETF, expanding Wall Street’s crypto offerings
Franklin Templeton has launched its Solana ETF, SOEZ, which includes staking rewards, expanding its digital asset product suite.
Sei News 2026: SEI Surges to $0.14 After Sharp Squeeze
SEI experienced a sharp surge to $0.14 following a short squeeze, driven by increased open interest and volume.
Why the Latest Binance Lawsuit Is More Dangerous Than Any Regulator
A new lawsuit against Binance, filed by victims' families, tests private liability for enabling terrorist financing, potentially shifting focus from regulatory fines.
The Daily: UK passes crypto property law, Firelight launches XRP staking protocol on Flare, Trump brothers’ American Bitcoin plunges, plus more
The UK officially recognized crypto as property, Firelight launched an XRP staking protocol on Flare, and American Bitcoin shares dropped significantly.
Solana Mobile plans to launch SKR token in January 2026
Solana Mobile will launch the SKR token in January 2026 to power staking, security, and governance in its web3 smartphone ecosystem.
Polymarket opens US app to waitlisted users after CFTC green light
Polymarket is relaunching its US app for waitlisted users following approval from the CFTC.
SEC sends warning letters to ETF issuers targeting untamed leverage
The SEC issued warning letters to ETF issuers halting applications for products offering more than 200% leverage.
Charles Schwab open to crypto acquisitions if pricing makes sense, says CEO
Charles Schwab's CEO indicated the firm is open to crypto acquisitions if valuations are attractive.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He Was Wrong About Bitcoin, Reveals a ‘Big Shift’ in His View
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink admitted he was wrong about Bitcoin, now viewing it as an 'asset of fear' and seeing a large use case.
Anthropic AI agents can now shatter smart contract security for just $1.22, exposing a terrifying economic reality
Anthropic's AI agents can autonomously reconstruct real-world smart contract exploits, demonstrating a significant and rapidly growing threat to DeFi security.
ETHZilla takes stake in Karus to tokenize AI-modeled auto-loan portfolios
ETHZilla acquired a 20% stake in Karus to integrate its AI underwriting models for issuing tokenized auto-loan portfolios.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says his earlier views on Bitcoin were wrong
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink admitted his previous skepticism about Bitcoin was wrong, now viewing it as a portfolio diversifier like gold.
Neopool Reports Record $15+ Million in Bitcoin Payouts to Miners in November 2025
Neopool paid out a record 169 BTC, approximately $15 million, to its global miners in November 2025.
Filecoin (FIL) Rises 2.2% as Crypto Markets Rally
Filecoin increased by 2% to $1.57, tracking the broader cryptocurrency market's 1.6% rise in the CoinDesk 20 index.
Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC Approval
Polymarket launched its U.S. app following CFTC approval, lifting nearly four years of restrictions for American users.
Fusaka Cementing Ethereum’s Role as On-Chain Finance Settlement Layer: Bitwise
Bitwise views Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade as crucial infrastructure strengthening its role as the on-chain finance settlement layer.
Revolut integrates Solana for payments, transfers, and staking
Revolut has integrated Solana, allowing users to make payments, transfers, and staking directly within its app.
Taiwan eyes 2026 stablecoin launch as crypto legislation advances: Report
Taiwan may launch its first regulated stablecoin in the second half of 2026 following the advancement of new crypto legislation.
IREN refuels balance sheet with $3.6 billion financing as AI-cloud buildout accelerates
IREN secured $3.6 billion in financing through equity and convertible notes to support its accelerating AI-cloud expansion.
Polymarket begins opening US app to users on the waitlist
Polymarket is relaunching its U.S. app for waitlisted users after being banned by the CFTC in 2022.
Why Bitcoin Miners Are Shutting Down Rigs in 2025
Bitcoin miners are shutting down rigs because low hash revenue and high competition mean even new hardware struggles to break even before the next halving.
Could the Fusaka Upgrade Light the Fuse for a Pectra-Like 56% Ethereum Price Rally?
Ethereum's price action shows technical similarities to the period before the 2025 Pectra upgrade, suggesting the current Fusaka upgrade could trigger a significant rally.
The Protocol: Ethereum Preps For Upcoming Fusaka Upgrade
Ethereum developers are deploying the Fusaka upgrade today to enhance layer-2 transaction throughput via 12 EIPs, notably PeerDAS.
Trump's CFTC, FDIC Picks Closer to Taking Over Agencies as They Advance in Senate
Senate confirmation processes are advancing for Trump's picks, Mike Selig (CFTC) and Travis Hill (FDIC), who are key to crypto oversight.
Bitcoin Price (BTC) Analysis: High Level of Backwardation Hints at Bottom
Deep backwardation in Bitcoin futures, the deepest since the FTX collapse, suggests potential market stress or a local bottom.
Firelight Introduces XRP Staking for DeFi Insurance Layer Against Exploits
Firelight launched a DeFi protocol enabling XRP staking to earn rewards while providing on-chain protection against DeFi exploits.
ETHZilla Buys 20% of AI Lending Platform Karus in $10M Deal to Tokenize Auto Loans
ETHZilla acquired a 20% stake in AI auto loan platform Karus for $10 million to tokenize auto loans on the blockchain.
XLM Climbs 2% as Volume Spikes Signal Institutional Interest
Stellar (XLM) saw a modest 1.79% price increase alongside a significant 37% surge in trading volume, suggesting institutional accumulation.
Why Tether is buying more gold than many central banks and what it signals
Tether purchased 26 tons of gold in Q3 2025, outpacing most central banks, signaling a structural shift in gold demand toward non-state entities.
Jump Crypto, General Catalyst Lead $20M Series A for Onchain Tradfi Perps Firm Ostium
Ostium Labs raised $24 million, including a $20 million Series A led by General Catalyst and Jump Crypto, to expand its on-chain perpetuals protocol.
HBAR Edges Higher as Vanguard ETF Access Expands Institutional Appeal
HBAR advanced slightly amid increased volume, coinciding with expanded institutional access via a Vanguard-tradable ETF.
CleanSpark lifts output and power as Bitcoin miners face strain
CleanSpark increased Bitcoin production by 11% in November and expanded contracted power capacity to over 1.4 GW amid industry strain.
While Ethereum whales rotate, XRP data shows a fatal concentration flaw that leaves one group holding the bag.
Ethereum whale movements suggest rotation, but XRP data reveals a dangerous concentration flaw favoring recent buyers who risk holding the bag.
U.S. Debt Growth Will Drive Crypto's Gains, BlackRock Says in Report on AI
BlackRock's 2026 AI report predicts U.S. debt growth will lead to increased institutional crypto adoption as traditional hedges fail.
Don’t Write Off Euro Stablecoins Just Yet
The next major stablecoin expansion should be a credible, scalable, privately-issued euro stablecoin, not another USD token.
Harvard alumni-founded Ostium lands $24 million in fresh funding to scale onchain perpetuals for RWAs
Ostium, a decentralized exchange for real-world asset perpetuals, secured $24 million in new funding to scale its onchain trading infrastructure.
Polymarket launches US app after CFTC approval
Polymarket launched its US app after receiving approval from the CFTC to allow American users access to its prediction markets.
Can BNB price retake $1K in December?
BNB shows bullish momentum, supported by a double bottom and falling wedge breakout, targeting $1,020–$1,115 in December.
Strategy Battles for Par on STRC, Lifting Dividend to 10.75%
Strategy increased the dividend rate on its STRC preferred stock to 10.75% to encourage trading near its $100 par value.
Bitcoin Mining Hit Its Breaking Point — Now AI Is Taking Over Its Racks | US Crypto News
Skyrocketing costs and collapsing fees are forcing Bitcoin miners to transition as AI datacenters outbid them for infrastructure.
Franklin Templeton’s Solana ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca
Franklin Templeton's Solana ETF, ticker SOEZ, has started trading on NYSE Arca, offering regulated exposure to SOL.
Kalshi’s Luana Lopes Lara Becomes Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire
Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara became the youngest female self-made billionaire after a $1 billion funding round valued the company at $11 billion.
CME Group’s securities clearing house receives SEC approval, set to launch in Q2 2026
CME Securities Clearing Inc. received SEC approval and plans to launch its new clearing house in Q2 2026.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options rank among top traded in market
Options trading for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has surged to become one of the most active in the market.
TON Gains 3.7% as STON.fi DAO Launch and Telegram-Backed AI Platform Brings Demand
TON's price rose 3.7% following the launch of STON.fi's on-chain DAO and demand driven by the Telegram-backed Cocoon AI platform.
Ethereum treasury demand collapses: Will it delay ETH’s recovery to $4K?
Ethereum treasury demand has plummeted by 80%, raising concerns about ETH's sustained recovery toward $4,000.
XRP Jumps 8% as Crypto Whales Scoop Up $1.3 Billion 
XRP surged 8% as large investors, or whales, accumulated over $1.36 billion worth of the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin market fears are overblown as policy shifts open medium-term upside, K33 says
K33 argues that current Bitcoin fear is exaggerated, citing medium-term policy catalysts that suggest significant upside potential.
S&P's Tether Downgrade Revives 'De-pegging' Risk Warning, HSBC Says
HSBC warns that S&P's weak reserve assessment for Tether revives the inherent 'de-pegging' risk in stablecoins.
Cardano’s Biggest Players Unite Behind 70M ADA Push to Spark On-Chain Growth
Cardano's core teams approved a 70 million ADA treasury withdrawal to fund crucial infrastructure integrations for ecosystem growth.
IREN Investors Mull Outlook After $3.6B Capital Raise as Jim Cramer Says 'Sell'
IREN secured $3.6 billion in capital but saw its stock fall after Jim Cramer advised selling companies undertaking new financings.
Stablcoin News: Sony’s Soneium Platform Gets Digital Dollar by Startale, M0
Startale Group launched the Startale USD (USDSC) stablecoin on Sony's Soneium Web3 ecosystem, built with M0 infrastructure.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price News: Slips 2% to $92K as Microsoft (MSFT) Lowers AI Sales Goals
Bitcoin dipped to $92K as tech stocks fell following reports that Microsoft lowered its AI sales targets.
BlackRock bets on tokenization, but IMF warns of uncontrollable ‘atomic’ domino effect
BlackRock champions tokenization as the next major market upgrade, while the IMF cautions it risks amplifying financial shocks via rapid, uncontrollable domino effects.
UK Passes Bill Formally Recognizing Crypto as a New Category of Property
The UK has formally recognized crypto assets as a distinct third category of property with the passing of the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025.
Strategy’s Michael Saylor on potential MSCI exclusion: ‘We’re engaging’
Strategy's Michael Saylor confirmed the company is engaging with MSCI regarding the potential exclusion of its stock (MSTR) from global indexes.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Chainlink (LINK) Gains 8.9%, Leading Index Higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 2.2%, led by Chainlink's 8.9% gain, with 18 of 20 assets trading higher.
Stable and 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.
Horeb Energy and Veolia Are Mining Bitcoin At 2.5¢/kWh With Colombian Landfil Biogas
Horeb Energy and Veolia are mining Bitcoin in Colombia using biogas from a landfill at a cost of 2.5¢/kWh.
PENGU Token Jumps 30% on NHL Deal, But $108 Million Sell-Off Sparks Fear
PENGU token surged 30% following an NHL partnership announcement, yet persistent $108 million token transfers to exchanges signal potential selling pressure.
Arbitrum-based DEX Ostium secures $20M funding to scale its crypto and real-world asset trading
Arbitrum-based DEX Ostium raised $20 million to build a decentralized platform for trading crypto and real-world assets via perpetual contracts.
Binance’s new ‘Junior’ app gets mixed reactions over kids entering crypto
Binance launched the parent-controlled Junior app for minors (ages 6-17), sparking debate over introducing children to cryptocurrency.
Japan’s new crypto tax could wake ‘sleeping giant’ of retail investors
Japan is proposing to lower the maximum crypto tax rate from 55% to a flat 20%, potentially attracting a large wave of retail investors.
Jane Street Leads $105M Round in Antithesis, a Testing Tool Used by Ethereum Network
Antithesis, a startup providing deterministic simulation testing for always-on systems, raised a $105 million Series A led by Jane Street.
Firelight unveils XRP staking on Flare for DeFi insurance
Firelight launched an XRP staking protocol on Flare, allowing users to stake wrapped XRP (FXRP) for liquid tokens (stXRP) supporting DeFi insurance.
XRP Staking Arrives with the Launch of Firelight Protocol
The Firelight Protocol has launched, enabling XRP staking to provide on-chain economic security cover for DeFi assets.
Ethereum treasury trade unwinds 80% as handful of whales dominate buys
Corporate Ether acquisitions have sharply declined, but a few large holders continue significant accumulation.
World Liberty Financial to launch real-world asset products in January 2026
World Liberty Financial plans to launch tokenized real-world asset products in January 2026.