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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.
Polkadot Gains 9% After Breaking Key $2.25 Resistance
Polkadot (DOT) surged 9.2% to $2.28, breaking the critical $2.25 resistance level on a 60% volume increase.
U.S. Crypto Education Group, American Innovation Project, Gets First Director
Allie Page, COO of the Blockchain Association, is leaving to become the inaugural director of the American Innovation Project (AIP).
Firelight launches XRP staking protocol on Flare, with stXRP planned to earn rewards through DeFi insurance
Firelight launched an XRP staking protocol on Flare, issuing stXRP which will earn rewards via a DeFi insurance fee model in Phase 2.
Axis raises $5 million in round led by Galaxy Ventures to launch onchain yield protocol for USD, bitcoin and gold
Quantitative yield protocol Axis secured $5 million in funding led by Galaxy Ventures to launch its onchain, market-neutral yield hub.
The Biggest Zcash Strength Is Now a Weakness as Buying Collapses 97% —Breakdown Next?
Zcash is falling despite market gains because its negative correlation with Bitcoin has become a liability, coupled with a 97% collapse in buying pressure.
COCA Announces 10% APY Holiday Boost on Stablecoins
COCA is offering a temporary 10% APY boost on stablecoin balances for cardholders from December 5 to December 31, 2025.
Parataxis Agrees to Buy Sinsiway, Make It South Korea's First ETH Treasury Company With U.S. Capital
Parataxis Holdings will acquire a controlling stake in South Korea's Sinsiway for $27.3 million to create Parataxis ETH, Inc., South Korea's first U.S.-backed ether treasury platform.
Is Meme Coin Season Back? 3 Signs December Could Get Wild Again
Three signals, including strong recent performance and stabilizing dominance, suggest meme coins might see a comeback in December.
Georgia eyes onchain property rights and tokenization with Hedera partnership
Georgia's Ministry of Justice signed an MoU with Hedera to explore putting its land registry on-chain and tokenizing real estate.
Bitcoin just ripped 11% after the Fed quietly restarted a $38 billion money printer mechanism
Bitcoin surged 11% after the Fed ended quantitative tightening and injected significant liquidity via repo operations.
U.S. Spot XRP ETFs Become Fastest Growing in the Market Nearing $1B in 12 Days
U.S. spot XRP ETFs achieved 12 consecutive days of inflows, totaling $844.9 million and nearing the $1 billion asset milestone.
Bitcoin now settles Visa-scale volumes, but most is for wholesale, not coffee
Bitcoin's 90-day settlement volume rivals Visa and Mastercard, but most activity is wholesale, not retail spending.
Bears Take a Breather: Crypto Daybook Americas
Crypto markets show uneasy stability with Bitcoin above $93,000, driven by broader market interest despite Fed leadership uncertainty.
Saylor says Strategy engages MSCI as index shakeup threatens major outflows
Strategy is engaging with MSCI regarding potential exclusion from major indices, which could trigger billions in investment outflows.
Bitget and Julián Alvarez Team Up to Show How GetAgent Makes Every Trader Play Smarter
Bitget released a new video featuring Julián Alvarez promoting GetAgent, its AI assistant that helps traders make smarter decisions.
Bitcoin jumps back above $93K as short liquidations and fresh institutional interest help fuel rebound ahead of Fed meeting
Bitcoin reclaimed $93K, driven by short squeezes and institutional interest, though analysts urge caution before the Fed meeting.
Crypto Markets Today: Broad Rally Emerges as BTC, ETH Rise, ZEC Extends Steep Decline
A broad crypto rally saw Bitcoin reclaim $93K and Ether surpass $3,050, though Zcash (ZEC) continued a significant weekly decline.
Gensler separates Bitcoin from the pack, calls most crypto ‘highly speculative’
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler reiterated that most cryptocurrencies are highly speculative, distinguishing Bitcoin as closer to a commodity.
Binance appoints co-founder Yi He as new co-CEO alongside Richard Teng
Binance appointed co-founder Yi He as co-CEO, joining Richard Teng, amid the exchange nearing 300 million users.
V-Shape Bounce, Rare Bitcoin Signal, $13 Billion Fed Shock: What’s Coming?
The crypto market is seeing a V-shape altcoin recovery, a rare Bitcoin bullish signal, and a major Fed liquidity injection, all pointing to a potential reversal.
HBAR Price Rebound Finds Big Money Support, But One Hurdle to a Rally Still Remains
HBAR shows strong buying support but faces a key hurdle at $0.155 to confirm a sustained rally.
Cayman Islands Web3 foundations jump 70% as CARF reporting rules arrive
Cayman Islands foundation company registrations surged 70% year-on-year, driven by DAO adoption seeking liability protection ahead of new CARF reporting rules.
UK Passes Property (Digital Assets etc) Act Formally Recognizing Crypto as Property
The UK has formally recognized cryptocurrency as property by passing the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act.