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Standard Chartered Sounds Alarm: A Major Bitcoin Buyer Has Disappeared
Standard Chartered lowered Bitcoin price forecasts, citing the disappearance of corporate buying as the key demand driver shift.
‘Elite’ traders hunt dopamine-seeking retail on prediction markets: 10x Research
Elite traders profit by exploiting dopamine-seeking retail users on prediction markets, where most casual bettors lose money.
Bitcoin holds $90,000 as markets await Fed rate cut decision and Powell’s guidance
Bitcoin is hovering near $90,000 as crypto markets await the Federal Reserve's rate decision and Chair Powell's forward guidance.
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slips Back Toward Danger Zone Ahead of Fed Decision
Bitcoin fell toward $90,000 as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's rate decision, with many expecting a priced-in 25 basis-point cut.
Polygon deploys Madhugiri hard fork, aims for 33% throughput boost
Polygon deployed the Madhugiri hard fork to increase network throughput by 33% and reduce block consensus time to one second.
Tokenization News: Plume Secures ADGM Commercial License, Eyes Middle East RWA Expansion
Plume Network, a Layer 2 blockchain for RWAs, secured an ADGM commercial license to expand RWA origination across the Middle East.
Crypto Exchange HashKey Seeks $215 Million in H.K. IPO While Racing Against Its Cash Burn Rate
Crypto exchange HashKey is seeking up to HK$1.67 billion in a Hong Kong IPO to fund operations despite significant historical losses and a monthly cash burn rate.
CZ Refutes Viral BlackRock Aster ETF Claim as Token Faces Market Pressure
Former Binance CEO CZ debunked a viral, photoshopped claim that BlackRock filed for a staked ASTER ETF, noting the token faces market pressure despite buyback efforts.
HashKey crypto exchange opens Hong Kong IPO subscription, targets $215M
HashKey Group has opened subscriptions for its Hong Kong IPO, aiming to raise approximately $214.7 million with a planned listing on December 17.
What Does the Russell 2000 Breakout Signal Mean for Bitcoin and Altcoins?
A Russell 2000 breakout signals risk-on sentiment, potentially boosting Bitcoin and altcoins, but internal outflows suggest underlying weakness.
Binance confirmed a rogue employee used the company account to pump a personal token 4,600% in minutes
Binance confirmed an employee used the official account to pump a personal token 4,600%, leading to suspension and a whistleblower bounty.
Will Zcash's ZEC return to $500 or higher before 2026?
Zcash (ZEC) rallied over 10% to $425, supported by whale accumulation and a potential double-bottom pattern targeting $500, despite bear flag risks.
Why Stablecoin Market Caps Keep Rising but the Crypto Market Isn’t Exploding
Stablecoin market caps are rising, but the broader crypto market isn't experiencing a proportional surge due to capital flowing into derivatives, real-world use cases, and investor caution.
Bitwise CIO sees crypto growing 10–20x in the next decade, citing SEC Chair’s $68 trillion onchain forecast
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts crypto will grow 10-20x, citing the potential for $68 trillion in U.S. equities to move onchain.
Capital Gathering F1 Abu Dhabi Edition Connects Investors and Founders
The Capital Gathering F1 Abu Dhabi edition convened investors, founders, and leaders focused on high-tech and AI during the Formula 1 weekend.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) Perps Are Building Liquidity Incrementally: SGX's Syn
SGX's new Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures are attracting new liquidity, primarily from institutional basis traders, not diverting existing funds.
Saylor Says MSTR Will Not Issue Preferred Equity In Japan, Giving Metaplanet A 12 Month Headstart
Michael Saylor stated MSTR will not issue preferred equity in Japan for at least twelve months, providing Metaplanet a competitive advantage.
Circle secures Abu Dhabi license; eyes payment, settlement expansion in UAE
USDC issuer Circle obtained a financial services license from Abu Dhabi's ADGM to expand regulated payment and settlement services in the UAE.
Circle gets Abu Dhabi greenlight amid UAE stablecoin and crypto push
Stablecoin issuer Circle received a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi's ADGM to operate as a Money Services Provider.
NFT winter deepens: Monthly sales hit lowest point of the year
NFT monthly sales dropped to $320 million in November, the lowest point this year, reflecting a broader market capitalization decline.
Why Tom Lee’s BitMine Is Buying Ethereum (ETH) Aggressively Despite Market Fear
BitMine, led by Tom Lee, aggressively bought 138,452 ETH in December, increasing its holdings to 3.2% of the supply despite market fear signals.
What Crypto Whales Are Buying Ahead of the December FOMC Meeting
Crypto whales are accumulating Aster (ASTER), Pippin (PIPPIN), and Chainlink (LINK) ahead of the December FOMC meeting, anticipating potential liquidity boosts.
Bitcoin retail inflows to Binance ‘collapse’ to 400 BTC record low in 2025
Bitcoin retail inflows to Binance have collapsed to a record low of around 400 BTC daily in 2025, signaling a structural decline in small holder activity.
What is Driving Bitcoin’s Price in December: Market Dynamics or Manipulation
Analysts suggest Bitcoin's recent price weakness and irrational behavior may stem from market manipulation rather than pure market dynamics.
Crypto index funds ‘a big deal’ as market complexity grows: Bitwise CIO
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts crypto index funds will become very popular in 2026 due to increasing market complexity.
Zcash News: ZEC Surges 12% as Developer Floats Cheaper 'Dynamic Fee' Plan
A Zcash developer proposed a dynamic fee market to replace the static model, causing ZEC to surge 12%.
Bitcoin peeled off exchanges this year in ‘positive long-term sign’
Over 403,000 Bitcoin have moved off exchanges this year, signaling a positive long-term outlook for the market.
HashKey launches Hong Kong IPO, seeking up to $215 million
HashKey Holdings, operator of a major Hong Kong crypto exchange, has launched an IPO seeking up to $215 million.
ETH, ADA, SOL Steady as Timezone Data Shows Europe Drove Deepest Bitcoin Selloff Since 2018
Bitcoin stabilized near $90,400 as data indicated European trading sessions drove the deepest crypto selloff since 2018.
HashKey files to go public in Hong Kong, targeting $215 million raise
HashKey Holdings has filed for a Hong Kong IPO aiming to raise approximately $215 million.
Coinbase Lists 2 New Tokens: Here’s What You Need to Know
Coinbase announced it will list Plume (PLUME) and Jupiter (JUPITER), leading to immediate market volatility for both tokens.
Tether deepens AI bet, backs Italian firm’s humanoid robots
Tether participated in an $81 million funding round for Italian AI startup Generative Bionics to develop industrial humanoid robots.
Tether gains Abu Dhabi’s approval to expand USDT use across nine major chains
Tether's USDT stablecoin received regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) for use across nine additional major blockchains.
DOGE Latest News: Dogecoin Holds $0.14 Floor as Network Activity Hits 3-Month High
Dogecoin is consolidating near a $0.14 support level while network activity reaches a three-month high, signaling an impending directional move.
Bitcoin (BTC) Traders Target $20K BTC Strike as Deep Out of the Money Options Gain Traction
Traders are heavily buying deep out-of-the-money Bitcoin put options, signaling a bet on long-term volatility rather than an immediate price crash.
XRP Price News: Traders Eyes Breakout Above $2.11 as U.S. ETFs Cross $1B Milestone
XRP price action showed strong institutional support above $2.00, with ETFs hitting $1B, but a breakout above $2.11 is needed for further gains.
Polymarket trading figures are being ‘double-counted ’: Paradigm
A Paradigm researcher found that Polymarket's reported trading volume is often inflated due to a data bug causing trade events to be double-counted.
Japan Investors Exit Crypto Not Because of Volatility, But Because of This
Japanese investors are leaving the crypto market primarily due to complex tax requirements, not price volatility, according to a recent survey.
HashKey IPO: China’s Industrial Capital Finds a Crypto Gateway in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's licensed crypto exchange HashKey is set to list on the HKEX, marking traditional Chinese industrial capital's entry into digital assets.
Galaxy Digital transfers 900 Bitcoin to newly created wallet
Galaxy Digital moved 900 Bitcoin, valued around $82 million, to a recently established wallet.
Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Steadies Around 90k With Liquidity Drained and a Fed Cut Fully Priced In
Bitcoin is stable near $90k due to drained liquidity and market pricing in a shallow Fed easing cycle.
OCC boss says ‘no justification’ to judge banks and crypto differently
The OCC head stated there is no justification for treating banks and crypto companies differently regarding federal bank charters.
22-year-old pleads guilty to money laundering for $263 million crypto syndicate
A 22-year-old, Evan Tangeman, pleaded guilty to laundering over $3.5 million for a $263 million crypto social engineering syndicate.
CFTC pilot opens path for crypto as collateral in derivative markets
The CFTC launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC as margin collateral in derivatives markets.
Fitch Ratings flags risk for US banks with high crypto exposure
Fitch Ratings warned it may negatively reassess US banks with significant cryptocurrency exposure due to associated risks.
The “infinite money glitch” fueling Strategy and BitMine has evaporated, forcing a desperate pivot to survive
The arbitrage model allowing crypto treasury firms Strategy and BitMine to issue inflated stock for asset purchases has collapsed, forcing them to pivot.
Senate Democrats meet privately to review GOP compromise proposal for crypto market structure bill
Senate Democrats privately discussed a Republican compromise proposal for the stalled crypto market structure bill.
10x Research founder warns of 60% Bitcoin drop tied to 2026 US midterms
10x Research founder Markus Thielen predicts Bitcoin could drop 60% around the 2026 US midterm elections.
CFTC Greenlights Bitcoin, Ether as Derivatives Collateral in Landmark Pilot Program
The CFTC launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC as margin collateral for derivatives, marking a significant step for crypto adoption.
Helix launches 24/5 real-time equity pricing for major equities
Helix launched 24/5 real-time on-chain equity pricing for major stocks like Palantir and NVIDIA.
Sen. Moreno calls crypto bill talks ‘decently frustrating’ as Senate races toward year-end goal posts
Senator Bernie Moreno described negotiations on comprehensive crypto regulation as "decently frustrating" as the Senate aims for year-end legislative goals.
Bitcoin catches a bid, but data shows pro traders skeptical of rally above $92K
Despite a price bid, professional traders remain skeptical of a Bitcoin rally past $92K due to economic uncertainty and high hedging costs.
CFTC clears path for ETH, Bitcoin and USDC to be used as collateral in derivatives markets
The CFTC launched a digital assets pilot program allowing Bitcoin, ETH, and USDC as collateral in derivatives markets.
CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin To Be Used as Collateral In Derivatives Markets
The CFTC launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as collateral in regulated derivatives markets.
CFTC launches digital assets pilot, allowing Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral
The CFTC launched a pilot program permitting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as collateral in US derivatives markets.
Crypto, TradFi sentiment improves: Will Bitcoin traders clear shorts above $93K?
Improved sentiment and institutional buying suggest Bitcoin's cycle is elongating, but price remains capped near $93K amid selling pressure.
Tether invests €70M in Generative Bionics to back Europe’s largest robotics spinoff
Tether invested €70 million in Generative Bionics to fund the industrial deployment of intelligent humanoid robots.
3 Crypto Mining Stocks That Can Rally Even As Bitcoin Price Falls
Three crypto mining stocks—Nebius (NBIS), IREN (IREN), and Terawulf (WULF)—may rally despite Bitcoin's decline due to their strategic pivots toward AI infrastructure.
BTC, ETH, USDC as Collateral in CFTC Crypto Pilot
The CFTC launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC as collateral in U.S. derivatives markets.
Saylor pitches Bitcoin-backed banking system to nation-states
Michael Saylor proposed nation-states develop Bitcoin-backed digital banking systems offering high-yield, low-volatility accounts.
Tether joins $80 million funding round for Italian humanoids built for high-risk industrial jobs
Tether participated in a €70 million funding round for Generative Bionics, an Italian firm developing industrial humanoid robots.
MetaPlanet Unveils MARS Strategy to Supercharge Bitcoin Buying Campaign
MetaPlanet introduced the MARS strategy, a new senior stock class designed to fund aggressive Bitcoin purchases despite current unrealized losses.
New Bitcoin On-Chain Signals Arrive Ahead of FOMC Meeting and Rate Cut Expectations
Dormant, long-held Bitcoin supply is re-entering the market as investors await the Federal Reserve's policy decision and potential rate cuts.
CoreWeave plans $2B note offering to scale AI business while managing dilution
CoreWeave plans a $2 billion convertible note offering to fund AI infrastructure scaling and manage potential shareholder dilution.
Bitcoin Price (BTC) Analysis: Weakness Versus Stocks Speaks to Tepid Demand
Bitcoin is trading near $90K, showing weakness compared to stocks, suggesting tepid spot demand and vulnerability to macro shocks, according to Bitfinex.
Binance Suspends Employee Over Insider Trading Scandal Involving Meme Token
Binance suspended an employee for insider trading after they promoted a newly created meme token using the official Binance social media channels.
Strategy’s Michael Saylor Met With Middle East Sovereign Wealth Funds to Pitch Bitcoin-Backed Credit
Michael Saylor met with Middle East sovereign wealth funds to promote Bitcoin-backed credit structures offering higher yields than traditional fixed income.
U.S. Regulator Pushes Back on Banks Fighting Crypto's Pursuit of Trust Charters
The OCC chief stated the regulator will not yield to bank complaints against crypto firms seeking trust charters.
US judge asks for clarification on Do Kwon’s foreign charges
A US judge questioned prosecutors and defense attorneys regarding Do Kwon's potential sentences in South Korea and Montenegro before his Thursday sentencing.
Argentina’s Central Bank Plans to Let Banks Offer Crypto Services by 2026
Argentina's Central Bank is developing regulations to allow banks to offer crypto services by 2026, reversing a 2022 ban.