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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.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion
Strive Asset Management is urging MSCI to reconsider its proposal to exclude companies with over 50% of assets in Bitcoin from major equity benchmarks.
Bitcoin ‘risk off’ signals fire despite traders’ view that sub-$100K BTC is a discount
Despite Bitcoin holding above $90,000, on-chain data indicates a significant 'risk-off' signal suggesting potential downside correction.
European Authorities Dismantle €700 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Network
European authorities dismantled a sophisticated, industrial-scale cryptocurrency fraud network laundering over €700 million using fake trading platforms and deepfakes.
Stablecoin News: USDC Issuer Circle (CRCL) Gets Abu Dhabi License in Middle East Expansion
USDC issuer Circle secured a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi's ADGM to expand its stablecoin services in the UAE.
What Does the Market Structure Bill ‘CLARITY Act’ Need to Pass in 2026?
The CLARITY Act faces Senate hurdles regarding stablecoin yield, conflict-of-interest rules, and DeFi oversight before a potential 2026 passage.
Why Did Bitcoin Drop Below $90,000 Again? A Breakdown of the Latest Sell-Off
Bitcoin fell below $90,000 due to massive long liquidations, weak ETF demand, and macroeconomic uncertainty.
XRP sentiment has collapsed, but a “Fear Zone” signal hints that retail sellers are making a costly error
Despite collapsed retail sentiment entering a 'Fear Zone,' rising XRPL activity and strong ETF inflows suggest sellers are making a mistake.
Chainlink Price 2026: Slips to $14.28 as Multi-Year Support Holds
Chainlink price is currently at $14.28, holding firm above a multi-year ascending support line within a tightening triangle pattern.
Optimism News 2030: OP Holds $0.32 as Open Interest Stabilizes
Optimism (OP) stabilized around $0.32 after a derivatives flush reduced open interest, signaling a controlled trading environment.
Bitcoin treads water at $90K as whales eat the Ethereum dip: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin stabilized near $90K while institutional Ethereum accumulation slowed, though large holders continued buying the dip.
Polymarket odds of Bitcoin dropping to $80K by year-end surge to 40%
Odds on Polymarket for Bitcoin hitting $80,000 by the end of 2025 have risen to 40%, showing increased market pessimism.
The Daily: JPMorgan says Strategy is key to bitcoin’s next move, IMF warns stablecoins may weaken central bank control, and more
JPMorgan links Bitcoin's future to Strategy's resilience, the IMF warns stablecoins threaten central bank control, and spot Bitcoin ETFs saw major outflows.
Is Bitcoin shifting to a 2-year cycle?
Analysts, including ProCap BTC's Jeff Park, suggest Bitcoin might be moving from a four-year to a two-year market cycle due to institutional flows.
Bitcoin drops below $89K, wiping over $100B from the crypto market
Bitcoin fell below $89,000, resulting in a $100 billion loss across the crypto market following US inflation data.
What 2025 Proved About Passive DeFi and Why AI Agent Systems Like Theoriq’s AlphaVault Are the Next Step
Despite DeFi's growth in 2025, volatility proved passive investing requires constant manual management, pushing the industry toward transparent AI agent systems like Theoriq's AlphaVault.
SoftBank negotiating deal to buy DigitalBridge Group: Report
SoftBank is negotiating to acquire DigitalBridge Group, strengthening its position in the growing digital infrastructure market.
New IMF Report Warns of Stablecoin Risk, Sparking Criticism From Experts
The IMF released a report highlighting stablecoin risks and favoring CBDCs, drawing sharp criticism from crypto industry experts.
Polymarket plans to use in-house market maker to trade against users: Report
Polymarket is reportedly building an internal market-making team that may trade directly against its platform users.
Trump's National Security Strategy Gives Reality Check to Crypto's Low-Rate Obsession
Trump's National Security Strategy promotes global fiscal expansion, challenging the crypto market's expectation of rapid interest rate cuts.
Fidelity Investments CEO Abigail Johnson confirms Bitcoin ownership
Fidelity Investments CEO Abigail Johnson confirmed she personally owns Bitcoin, calling it the "gold standard" of crypto.
Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target
Bitcoin dropped to $88,000, yet JPMorgan retains its long-term $170,000 price target based on its gold-linked model.
HBAR Drops Alongside Broad Crypto Market Amid Volume Spike
Hedera's token (HBAR) fell 2.2% on high volume, breaking below $0.1380 support despite speculation about a new ETF.
CFTC leverage ruling finally opens the door for $25 trillion giants to enter the crypto market
The CFTC approved leveraged spot crypto trading on regulated exchanges, creating a split between high-risk offshore and safer onshore markets.
Uniswap Price Slips to $5.81 as Open Interest Holds Near 183M
Uniswap's price declined to $5.81 while derivatives Open Interest remained stable near $183 million, suggesting consolidation.
Do Kwon, Terra-Luna Founder, Should Serve 12-Year Sentence for Crypto Fraud, US Prosecutors Say
US prosecutors are seeking a 12-year prison sentence for Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon for crypto fraud.
WisdomTree first to market with Ethereum staking fund using Lido’s stETH
WisdomTree launched the first Ethereum ETP using Lido's stETH for staking rewards, debuting in Europe with $50 million in committed assets.
ProShares abandons lineup of leveraged ETFs featuring Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana after SEC revision request
ProShares withdrew plans for 3x leveraged ETFs tracking crypto and tech stocks following an SEC request for filing revisions.
Strive urges MSCI to ‘let the market decide’ on Bitcoin treasury companies
Strive is urging MSCI to avoid excluding companies with significant Bitcoin holdings from major equity benchmarks, advocating for a market-driven approach.
US prosecutors push for 12-year prison sentence for Terraform co-founder Do Kwon’s role in $40 billion collapse
US prosecutors recommend a 12-year prison sentence for Do Kwon following the $40 billion collapse of Terra and Luna tokens.