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Luxor expands hardware business into GPUs to support Bitcoin miners diversifying into AI
Luxor is expanding its hardware business from Bitcoin ASICs to GPUs and AI servers to support miners entering the AI sector.
Most Influential: Don Jr., Eric and Barron Trump
The Trump sons—Don Jr., Eric, and Barron—are profiting in crypto by leveraging their family name and political influence.
Exodus introduces Exodus Pay for seamless fiat and crypto payments
Exodus launched Exodus Pay, a new self-custody platform for seamless fiat and cryptocurrency payments.
Regulatory Battle Over Tokenized U.S. Stocks Escalates, HSBC Says
A regulatory battle is escalating over tokenized U.S. stocks, with TradFi firms like Citadel Securities clashing with crypto advocates on DeFi exchange oversight.
Aleo launches USDC-backed USDCx stablecoin on testnet for privacy-first blockchain
Aleo launched its USDC-backed stablecoin, USDCx, on its testnet to enable confidential transactions using zero-knowledge proofs.
TON Slides as Yearly Losses Near 72%, but Potential Reversal Signs Emerge
TON token dropped nearly 72% annually, but found support at $1.6025 and shows signs of a potential momentum reversal.
Securitize hires former PayPal exec as US tokenization gains traction
Securitize appointed former PayPal executive Jerome Roche as general counsel amid growing US tokenization activity.
Is Bitcoin Miner Capitulation A Golden Opportunity?
Bitcoin miner capitulation, evidenced by falling hash rates and poor profitability, presents a tactical buying opportunity for investors.
Kyrgyzstan launches $50M gold-backed USDKG stablecoin to modernize cross-border payments
Kyrgyzstan launched USDKG, a $50 million gold-backed stablecoin pegged to the USD, to modernize cross-border payments.
‘Not a crypto winter, just a cold breeze’: Standard Chartered halves 2025 bitcoin target to $100K, but keeps long-term bull case
Standard Chartered halved its 2025 Bitcoin price target to $100,000 but maintained its long-term $500,000 projection, pushing the latter to 2030.
Crypto Wallet Firm Exodus (EXOD) Bets on Stablecoins for Real-World Payments With 2026 App
Exodus is launching Exodus Pay in early 2026, enabling self-custodial stablecoin spending and earning via a new app.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Falls 1.6% as Index Trades Lower
The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 0.2%, led lower by Uniswap's 1.6% decline, though nine assets gained.
How prediction markets raise insider trading and credit risks
Growing prediction markets face scrutiny over ethical issues like insider trading and wash trading, alongside potential credit risks for lenders.
Has Congress quietly forced the Department of War to use Bitcoin to bankrupt Chinese hackers?
Congress mandated a Pentagon study on using cost-imposition methods, aligning with 'SoftWar' concepts like proof-of-work, against state-backed cyber threats.
RWA News: a16z-Backed Daylight Brings Electricity Markets Onchain with New DeFi Protocol
Daylight launched the DayFi protocol on Ethereum to tokenize electricity cash flows, bridging DeFi capital to solar power installations.
PNC Bank Rolls Out Spot Bitcoin (BTC) Access for Private Clients After 2025 Reveal
PNC Bank is now offering eligible private banking clients direct trading and holding of spot Bitcoin via its digital platform through a Coinbase partnership.
ADI Chain Debuts Mainnet and $ADI Token, Marking MENA’s First Institutional Layer-2 Network
ADI Chain launched its mainnet and $ADI token, establishing the MENA region's first institutional Layer-2 network for stablecoins and real-world assets.
CryptoUK joins The Digital Chamber as transatlantic digital asset rules take shape
CryptoUK is joining The Digital Chamber to enhance advocacy as the UK and US develop digital asset regulations.
Top U.S. Crypto Lobbying Arm Digital Chamber Integrates CryptoUK as Affiliate
The Digital Chamber, a major U.S. crypto lobbying group, has formally integrated the leading U.K. digital assets organization, CryptoUK, as an affiliate.
XRP’s Breakout Faces Hurdles From $143 Million Whale Sell-Off
XRP price is range-bound as whale selling caps upward momentum while key holders accumulate.
BitMEX Integrates Mercuryo On-ramp to Introduce Fiat-to-Crypto Conversion
BitMEX partnered with Mercuryo to launch fiat-to-crypto on-ramps, allowing users to buy crypto with fiat currencies like USD.
Banking giant PNC teams with Coinbase to enable direct Bitcoin trading for wealthy clients
PNC Bank partnered with Coinbase to allow eligible private banking clients direct Bitcoin trading, custody, and holding.
Malaysia Launches Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin for APAC Payments
Malaysia's king's eldest son unveiled RMJDT, a ringgit-backed stablecoin for cross-border trade in the Asia-Pacific region.
Malaysia’s crown prince launches ringgit stablecoin, Zetrix treasury
Malaysia's crown prince's company launched RMJDT, a ringgit-backed stablecoin on the Zetrix blockchain, alongside a digital asset treasury.
Standard Chartered halves Bitcoin price forecast to $100K by year-end
Standard Chartered cut its 2025 Bitcoin price forecast to $100,000 due to slowing ETF inflows and institutional adoption.
Standard Chartered Throws in the Towel on Bullish Bitcoin Forecast
Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick significantly lowered his long-term Bitcoin price targets due to challenges faced by digital asset treasury companies.
Polkadot (DOT) Trades Little Changed as Crypto Market Consolidates
Polkadot (DOT) saw a modest 0.2% decline, trading near $2.13, as the broader crypto market consolidated within a defined range.
How Will Crypto Markets React If the Fed Holds Rates or Cuts Them?
Crypto markets anticipate the Fed's final 2025 policy decision, with a 25 bps cut most likely, though Powell's guidance is key.
Ethereum’s P2P Layer Is Improving Just as Institutional ETH Buys Pick Up
Ethereum is fixing its P2P networking layer as institutional buying, like BitMine's recent $435M purchase, accelerates.
Crypto nears its ‘Netscape moment’ as industry approaches inflection point
Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang suggests crypto is nearing a 'Netscape moment' driven by institutional adoption via regulated products.
BMW Taps JPMorgan for First Onchain Programmable FX Payment
BMW executed the first fully pre-programmed FX transaction using JPMorgan's Kinexys Digital Payments network for an automated EUR to USD transfer.
Hong Kong launches CARF crypto tax consultation to combat evasion
Hong Kong initiated a public consultation on implementing the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) to align with global tax data sharing standards.
Blockchain firm OBOOK Holdings partners with Visa to introduce OwlPay Cash remittance app in US
OBOOK Holdings and Visa partnered to launch OwlPay Cash, a blockchain-based mobile remittance app for US users sending money internationally.
Horizen Launches Mainnet on Base
Horizen has launched its mainnet as an EVM-native rollup on Base, transitioning to a privacy-focused Layer-3 within the Ethereum ecosystem.
BTCC Exchange Integrates with TradingView, Bringing Professional Trading Tools to its 10 Million Global Users
BTCC integrated its perpetual futures pairs on TradingView, allowing users access to over 400 pairs with advanced charting tools.
Japan Moves to Mandate Liability Reserves for Crypto Exchanges
Japan's FSA plans new rules requiring crypto exchanges to hold liability reserves to protect customers after hacks or unauthorized transfers.
Vintage privacy project Horizen relaunches as Layer 3 on Base
Privacy-focused project Horizen has deployed its mainnet as a Layer 3 execution layer on Coinbase's Base network.
Dogecoin ETFs lose their bite as Bitcoin, Ethereum big dogs lead the pack
Spot Dogecoin ETF trading volume has hit a post-launch low, lagging far behind Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
The CFTC just authorized Bitcoin, ETH, USDC only for US leverage, leaving XRP, SOL stranded in risky limbo
The CFTC authorized Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as eligible margin for US leverage, excluding assets like XRP and Solana for now.
Trump open to lowering tariffs on some goods, raising others
President Trump indicated openness to lowering tariffs on some goods while increasing them on others, amid business warnings about price hikes.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Shackled, Zcash (ZEC) Outperforms Before Fed: Crypto Daybook Americas
The crypto market lacks clear direction as Bitcoin trades in a tight range ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting.
Bitcoin's ‘bear flag pattern’ targets $67K as BTC spot demand slumps
Bitcoin's daily chart shows a bear flag pattern targeting $67K amid weakening spot demand and ETF outflows.
SoftBank-backed Twenty One to begin trading on NYSE today with over 43,500 Bitcoin
SoftBank-backed Twenty One Capital, holding over 43,500 BTC, begins trading on the NYSE today under the ticker “XXI.”
Tassat Wins U.S. Patent for 'Yield-in-Transit' Onchain Settlement Tech
Tassat received a U.S. patent for its onchain 'yield-in-transit' technology enabling continuous interest accrual during settlement.
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%.