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SEC plans crypto oversight; UAE fund adds Bitcoin; sovereign funds buying BTC signal strong interest.
SEC Crypto Task Force Releases Surveillance Roundtable Agenda
Bitcoin.com - The SEC’s upcoming financial surveillance roundtable spotlights how rapidly evolving crypto privacy tools could reshape oversight while raising new questions about consumer protection and regulatory transparency. SEC Outlines Speakers and Timing for Financial Surveillance Roundtable The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued on Dec. 5 its updated program for the rescheduled Roundtable on Financial […]
Crypto treasury underwriter Clear Street plans to go public early next year: FT
CryptoBriefing - Clear Street's IPO signals increasing institutional acceptance of digital assets, despite market volatility challenging high valuations. The post Crypto treasury underwriter Clear Street plans to go public early next year: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
UAE’s Mashreq Capital Unveils Multi-Asset Fund With Bitcoin Allocation
Bitcoin.com - Mashreq Capital has launched a new multi-asset investment product that provides regulated exposure to Bitcoin ( BTC) for retail investors. Bridging Traditional and Digital Finance Mashreq Capital, the asset management arm of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based financial institution Mashreq, has announced the launch of a new multi-asset investment product that incorporates an allocation to bitcoin […]
Strive challenges MSCI’s proposal to exclude companies whose Bitcoin holdings exceed 50% of total assets
Cryptopolitan - Strive is challenging MSCI’s proposal to exclude companies whose Bitcoin holdings exceed 50% of total assets.
Prediction Market Odds: House Democrat, Senate GOP Ahead of 2026 Elections
Bitcoin.com - According to the latest figures, President Donald Trump has logged 320 days of his second term, and his approval rating has slipped from the brief highs that followed his Jan. 20 inauguration. Meanwhile, prediction markets indicate Democrats are currently positioned to snag a few congressional slots, giving them a legitimate opening to reclaim a House […]
Yi He to Women: “No One Goes Easy on You in Business”
BeInCrypto - Yi He, who was named Binance co-CEO on Wednesday, offered blunt advice for women navigating the corporate world: drop the soft-skill crutches and build undeniable expertise. Speaking to reporters in Dubai just hours after her appointment was announced at Binance Blockchain Week, Yi He reflected on what it takes for women to succeed in male-dominated The post Yi He to Women: “No One Goes Easy on You in Business” appeared first on BeInCrypto.
British tax officials say putting cryptocurrency onto lending platforms won't trigger immediate tax bills
Cryptopolitan - British tax officials have issued new rules that could make it easier for people to use cryptocurrency lending platforms without facing immediate tax bills, according to Aave founder Stani Kulechov. The tax authority HMRC has said that putting digital coins or stablecoins like USDC and USDT onto decentralised finance platforms won’t count as a taxable […]
Analyst Says MSTR Could Jump by Over 45% on Any Bitcoin Breakout
CryptoPotato - Jamie Coutts highlights capitulation volume and a hammer candle on MSTR, hinting at a potential trend reversal.
Tesla launches a budget Model 3 in Europe with over 300 miles of range to combat falling sales
Cryptopolitan - Tesla has brought a more affordable Model 3 sedan to European markets as the company tries to reverse falling sales numbers tied to public criticism of Elon Musk’s political involvement and softening interest in electric cars. European buyers can now purchase the Model 3 Standard for €37,970 (£33,166) in Germany. Norwegian customers will pay 330,056 […]
Bitcoin treasury stocks are becoming “distressed assets” as a $107,000 cost basis traps late entrants underwater
CryptoSlate - The “infinite money glitch” of the corporate Bitcoin treasury has stalled. For much of this market cycle, the trade was simple: stock in companies holding Bitcoin traded at a massive premium to the underlying Net Asset Value (NAV). This allowed firms to issue expensive equity to buy cheaper coins, thereby accretively increasing Bitcoin per share. […] The post Bitcoin treasury stocks are becoming “distressed assets” as a $107,000 cost basis traps late entrants underwater appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Three Binance Bitcoin charts point to the direction of BTC’s next big move
CoinTelegraph - Data from Binance points to shifting liquidity patterns and unique trader positioning that could influence the direction of Bitcoin’s next price move.
Retail Shifts to Silver: Purchase Lines Observed in Singapore
Bitcoin.com - Bullionstar, a Singapore-based gold and silver dealer, has experienced a rise in the normal demand for silver, as prices accelerated this week. The company stated this is part of a market shift for silver as retail seeks to anticipate new price hikes. Bullionstar: Silver Gets Retail Attention, Interest At Record Levels As silver gets closer […]
Twenty One Capital Set To Make History On NYSE With $4B Treasury
Benzinga - Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is about to get a Wall Street coming out party unlike anything the industry has seen before. On December 9, Twenty One Capital will debut on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol XXI, marking the first Bitcoin native company to trade on the prestigious exchange and positioning itself as the largest Bitcoin treasury firm on the NYSE. The listing comes after shareholders approved the merger between Twenty One Capital and Cantor Equity Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:CEP) on December 3, clearing the final hurdle for what promises to be a watershed moment for crypto’s integration into traditional finance. The merger is set to close on December 8, with trading beginning just one day later. ...
Bitcoin’s end-of-year run to $100K heavily depends on Fed pivot outcomes
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin’s chance of hitting $100,000 before New Year’s Eve depends on investors’ reaction to the Fed policy pivot, and the market’s response to soaring BigTech and AI company debt.
Crypto Biz: Mining weakness tests Bitcoin’s market cycle
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin miners face record margin pressure as proxy stocks sink, Kalshi lands $1B funding and Ether derivatives volumes overtake Bitcoin on CME.
Ethereum’s Buterin Advocates for Stronger Crypto
U.Today - Ethereum's Buterin believes that Bitcoin's enormous hashrate shows the need for stronger cryptography .
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion Strive Asset Management warned MSCI that its plan to exclude bitcoin-heavy companies from major benchmarks could create inconsistent results due to differing accounting standards. This post Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Cantor Slashes Strategy Price Target By 59%, Remains 'Long-Term Bullish' on Bitcoin Giant
Decrypt - Cantor Fitzgerald analysts significantly lowered their price target for Strategy (MSTR) shares, while reiterating an “Overweight” rating.
Netflix Moves to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery After Planned Spin-Off
cryptoDNES - Netflix is preparing to make its boldest leap yet into the entertainment business: a sweeping takeover of Warner Bros. The post Netflix Moves to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery After Planned Spin-Off appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Polymarket plans to use in-house market maker to trade against users: Report
CoinTelegraph - The company has approached traders, including sports bettors, about joining the effort as it expands in the US and rival Kalshi faces scrutiny over similar practices.
Fidelity Investments CEO Abigail Johnson confirms Bitcoin ownership
CryptoBriefing - Johnson's Bitcoin ownership highlights growing institutional confidence in digital assets, influencing broader acceptance in traditional finance. The post Fidelity Investments CEO Abigail Johnson confirms Bitcoin ownership appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target Bitcoin price is trading near $88,000 after an early morning price dump. This post Bitcoin Price Craters to $88,000, But JPMorgan Maintains $170,000 Target first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
CFTC leverage ruling finally opens the door for $25 trillion giants to enter the crypto market
CryptoSlate - On Dec. 4, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved leveraged spot crypto trading on federally regulated exchanges. For the first time in American history, spot Bitcoin and other crypto assets can trade with margin inside the CFTC framework that already governs futures and options, backed by central clearing and long-tested risk management. […] The post CFTC leverage ruling finally opens the door for $25 trillion giants to enter the crypto market appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bloomberg: Bitcoin to Lead Next Recession
U.Today - Bloomberg's McGlone is confident that Bitcoin will be the leading indicator for the next recession .
Indiana Lawmaker Pushes for Bitcoin in Pensions, Crypto Payment Protections
Decrypt - A lawmaker in Indiana introduced legislation that would broaden access to Bitcoin and crypto exposure for savers in the Midwestern state.
Trump's Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Reserve Isn't Happening Anymore In 2025, Polymarket Traders Predict
Benzinga - Polymarket traders now assign almost zero probability that the Trump administration's proposed national cryptocurrency reserve will become operational in 2025, marking a sharp collapse in confidence after early-year optimism. White House Policy Announced In March But Lacks Execution The initiative began on March 6, when the White House issued an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a broader U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. The order instructed federal agencies to consolidate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other seized digital assets and prohibited the government from selling Bitcoin ...
BlackRock's Larry Fink Says Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Buying Bitcoin 'With Purpose'
Benzinga - BlackRock (NASDAQ:BLK) CEO Larry Fink on Thursday said the global financial system is undergoing a seismic transformation — from stablecoins and prediction markets to tokenization and regulatory reform, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) now playing a central, strategic role. What Happened: Speaking at The New York Times DealBook Summit, Fink said several sovereign wealth funds are actively accumulating Bitcoin, adding at key price levels around $120,000, $100,000, and even the $80,000s. These institutions, he stressed, are not treating BTC as a trading instrument ...
Indiana Lawmakers Push Bill to Make State a Bitcoin Leader
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Indiana Lawmakers Push Bill to Make State a Bitcoin Leader Indiana is advancing a bill to let state pension plans offer bitcoin and crypto ETF investments while blocking local restrictions on digital asset activity. This post Indiana Lawmakers Push Bill to Make State a Bitcoin Leader first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
2-4% Crypto Dip! Sovereign Wealth Funds Buying BTC! CTFC approves U.S. Spot Crypto!
Decrypt - Crypto majors were broadly lower, falling 2–4% with BTC down 2% at $91,400, ETH down 2% at $3,130, BNB down 2% at $893, and SOL down 4% at $136, while ZEC (+4%) and TRX (+2%) led the day’s top movers. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said sovereign wealth funds have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin, adding that they “bought more” as BTC declined from $126K into the $80K range to build long-term positions. The IMF warned that rising stablecoin adoption could weaken central bank control in a new report examining currency substitution and monetary sovereignty risks. Solana and Coinbase’s Base network were linked through a new bridge secured by Chainlink and Coinbase infrastructure. The CFTC also approved spot crypto trading on CFTC-registered exchanges, with Bitnomial ...
XRP Price Analysis for December 5
U.Today - Can the rate of XRP fix above $2 this week?.
'Great Bitcoin Exchange': Michael Saylor Hails Binance After First Meeting With CZ
U.Today - Michael Saylor meeting Binance’s CZ for the first time has stirred a wave of excitement across the crypto community.
Bitcoin Mining Achieves Significant Hashing Milestone
Binance News - According to Foresight News, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has highlighted a recent milestone in Bitcoin mining. Buterin noted that, based on average difficulty statistics, Bitcoin mining has recently surpassed a total of 2^96 hashes. He believes this achievement supports maintaining a security standard close to 128 bits, affirming the correctness of Drake's previous views. This milestone reflects the ongoing growth in the computational power and security of the Bitcoin network.
Circle Mints 10 Billion USDC in the Past Month
Binance News - According to Odaily, Lookonchain monitoring reveals that Circle has minted a total of 10 billion USDC over the past month, following a recent minting of 500 million USDC.
Crypto Market Stability Lacks Strong Catalysts, Analysts Say
Binance News - According to PANews, Glassnode has analyzed the current state of the cryptocurrency market, noting that while prices have stabilized, the recent rebound lacks strong crypto-specific catalysts, leaving the market vulnerable. In the options market, despite calm Bitcoin trading, there is a predominant interest in call options. Over the past two weeks, the ratio of put to call options has significantly decreased, indicating traders' expectations for profit in a year-end rally. However, the past seven days have seen a notable slowdown in options trading volume, suggesting weakened confidence in supporting an upward trend. ...
BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF Sees Record $2.7 Billion Exodus
Benzinga - BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) is seeing persistent withdrawals from its iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) as investors pulled more than $2.7 billion over five consecutive weeks. Largest Outflow Stretch Since IBIT's Launch IBIT is facing its longest run of withdrawals since it began trading in January 2024, Bloomberg reported on Friday. Bloomberg data shows more than $2.7 billion left the fund over the five weeks through Nov. 28, with another $113 million exiting on Thursday. The steady pullback follows Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) deeper correction in October, when a rapid liquidation erased more than $1 trillion in cryptocurrency ...
LM Funding America Reports November Bitcoin Mining Output and Expansion Plans
Binance News - According to Odaily, LM Funding America, a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in Bitcoin fund management and mining, announced its November mining output of 6.9 BTC. The company did not engage in any sales during the month, resulting in an increased Bitcoin holding of 301.8 BTC as of November 30. Additionally, LM Funding America revealed that its 2-megawatt immersion mining expansion project is progressing as planned, with expectations to launch in December to further enhance Bitcoin mining capabilities.
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches Highest Level Since November 2020
Binance News - According to Odaily, market reports indicate that the yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury has increased by 2 basis points, reaching 4.12%. This marks the highest level since November 2020.
IOTA Makes Major Foray Into US
U.Today - U.S. institutions now have a compliant way to hold, trade, and manage IOTA tokens within a trusted regulatory framework that includes insurance coverage against theft, loss, or misuse of keys. .
BitFuFu Reports November Bitcoin Sales and Mining Output
Binance News - According to Odaily, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company BitFuFu has released an unaudited update on its production and mining operations for November. The report reveals that the company sold 205 Bitcoins at an average price of $107,000, despite producing 231 Bitcoins during the same period. As a result, BitFuFu's total Bitcoin holdings have decreased to 1,764, marking a reduction of 189 Bitcoins compared to the end of October.
U.S. AI Legislation Faces Congressional Setback
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to prohibit state-level artificial intelligence legislation encountered a setback in Congress this week. Despite ongoing pressure from the U.S. government, Congress declined to include related priority clauses in the annual defense policy bill, indicating that the White House is unlikely to halt its efforts. Three informed sources revealed that an executive order, previously discussed by the White House in November, aimed at prioritizing federal over state AI legislation, has been reconsidered. It remains unclear whether the content of this potential executive order aligns with the earlier leaked draft. The draft ...
Strategy's Stock Price Shows Signs of Recovery
Binance News - According to Odaily, Strategy's stock price has shown signs of recovery, climbing from a low of $155 on December 1 to approximately $185. This improvement reflects a positive shift in both the company's balance sheet and the sentiment in the Bitcoin market since the company announced a $1.44 billion cash reserve for preferred stock dividends. Additionally, Strategy's senior perpetual preferred stock, STRF, has become one of the company's most successful credit instruments since its launch in March. It is currently trading at $110, marking a 36% increase from its issue price and a 20% rebound from its low of $92 on November 21.
Zcash co-founder disagrees with Saylor on Bitcoin privacy
CryptoBriefing - The privacy debate in crypto highlights the tension between user protection and regulatory compliance, impacting future adoption and innovation. The post Zcash co-founder disagrees with Saylor on Bitcoin privacy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Crypto Theft Results in $27 Million Loss for User Babur
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, a significant crypto theft has resulted in the loss of $27 million for a user named Babur. The stolen assets were primarily linked to two addresses: a Solana address, 91xu, and an Ethereum Safe multi-signature address, 0xD2. The largest two transactions from these addresses amounted to over $18 million. The hacker's addresses are identified as 71fM on Solana and 0x4f on Ethereum, with some funds already transferred cross-chain to the Ethereum network. The incident is suspected to have been caused by malware on the user's computer, leading to the exposure of private keys. It is believed that the user ...
BTC Steadies at $90K, Vanguard Joins the Crypto Craze, ETH Fusaka Hard Fork Activated: Your Weekly Recap
CryptoPotato - And, all eyes have now turned to the US Fed for next week's FOMC meeting.
From DOGE to Bitcoin: How fiat accidentally ‘orange-pilled’ Elon Musk
CoinTelegraph - Elon Musk’s viral comments on Bitcoin’s intrinsic ties to energy and physics signal a changing attitude toward Bitcoin from Tesla’s founder.
Indiana Bill Proposes Public Investment Funds in Cryptocurrency ETFs
Binance News - According to Foresight News, Indiana State Representative Kyle Pierce has announced the introduction of HB 1042, a bill that would permit public investment funds to engage in the digital currency sector by investing in cryptocurrency ETFs. To offer such options, states must establish investment programs, including the 529 education savings plan and specific retirement funds for teachers, public servants, and legislators. Additionally, the bill allows other state investment funds to allocate assets into cryptocurrency ETFs. The state committee is scheduled to vote on the bill in January.
Bitcoin accumulation trends strengthen as realized losses near $5.8B
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin whales are accumulating at a record pace amid almost $5.8 billion in capitulation losses, signaling a potential bullish reversal.
Morning Minute: The CFTC Just Approved US Spot Crypto Trading
Decrypt - Spot crypto trading is now cleared to go live with any CFTC-registered exchange, bringing down another barrier to institutional adoption.
Federal Reserve's Upcoming Rate Cut May Face Delays in Economic Impact
Binance News - According to Odaily, Federal Reserve officials are preparing for another interest rate cut next week. However, any potential boost to the economy may take longer than usual to materialize and could be weakened by factors beyond monetary policy control. Typically, the impact of Federal Reserve policies on consumers and businesses can take up to 18 months to become apparent, but this timeframe may not apply in the current economic climate. Susan Spence, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Survey, noted that while business leaders are interested in reducing capital costs, tariffs are casting a shadow over these efforts.
India's Smuggling Report Highlights Rising Use of Cryptocurrency
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the Indian Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has raised concerns in its '2024-25 India Smuggling Report' about the increasing use of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in drug and gold smuggling operations. The report highlights that digital assets, due to their decentralized, anonymous, and borderless nature, offer smuggling groups faster anonymous settlements, minimal regulation, and weak anti-money laundering compliance. A case uncovered by the DRI revealed that an international gold smuggling syndicate laundered over $12.7 million through hawala networks and USDT. The masterminds behind the operation used multiple crypto wallets to layer funds and ...
Indiana introduces bill to open crypto exposure to public pension funds
CryptoBriefing - Indiana's bill could accelerate crypto adoption in public finance, influencing other states to integrate digital assets into pension strategies. The post Indiana introduces bill to open crypto exposure to public pension funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Monochrome Bitcoin ETF Reports Holdings Update
Binance News - According to Odaily, the Australian Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) has disclosed its holdings as of December 3, revealing a total of 1,203 bitcoins. The market value of these holdings has surpassed 170 million Australian dollars.
Paraguay's House of Representatives Approves Resolutions to Regulate Cryptocurrency Mining
Binance News - According to Foresight News, Paraguay's House of Representatives approved two resolutions on December 4, aimed at obtaining information on cryptocurrency mining activities. Proposed by legislator María Constancia Benítez, the resolutions seek to enhance control, transparency, and regulation of the rapidly expanding mining industry. The resolutions mandate relevant agencies to submit reports within 15 days. The first resolution requires the Ministry of Industry and Trade to provide information on individuals and companies registered for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining. The second resolution calls for the National Electricity ...
White House Economic Advisor Addresses Federal Reserve Chair Discussion
Binance News - According to PANews, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that there has been no discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the selection of the Federal Reserve Chair. Hassett's comments come amid ongoing speculation about potential changes in leadership at the Federal Reserve.
Trump's Policies Intensify Pressure on Future Federal Reserve Leadership
Binance News - According to Odaily, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating tensions for the successor of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by advocating policies that could increase inflation. At the same time, he continues to pressure the Federal Reserve to declare victory over rising prices. The mission of the next Federal Reserve Chair is becoming increasingly precarious, with challenges expected regardless of who takes over. Even Trump's long-time advisor, Kevin Hassett, who is currently seen as the frontrunner, would face extreme pressure if appointed. The path to interest rate cuts in the short term is likely to become more difficult, potentially leading to dissatisfaction from Trump.
Ethereum Options Traders More Bullish Than Bitcoin Counterparts: Analysts
Decrypt - Options data show Ethereum traders are less bearish than Bitcoin’s after recent network upgrades and improving macro uncertainty.
Bitcoin’s Realized Losses See Highest Surge Since 2022
U.Today - Bitcoin has halted its recent rally, and it is now trading in the negative direction, stirring the biggest surge in its realized losses in 3 years.
Bitcoin ETFs Just Shed $194 Million—Highest in Two Weeks
Decrypt - Analysts argue this could mean institutional investors are continuing to unwind leveraged positions and basis trades.
Bitget Releases Major Upgrades to GetAgent With Smarter Responses and Free Access for All Users
BeInCrypto - Victoria, Seychelles, December 5, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a major upgrade to GetAgent, its AI-powered trading assistant. The update introduces a more flexible answering engine, a streamlined user interface, and a significant expansion of membership quotas, making advanced AI trading tools more accessible than ever to users across The post Bitget Releases Major Upgrades to GetAgent With Smarter Responses and Free Access for All Users appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BlackRock transfers $120M in Bitcoin, $2.5M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime
CryptoBriefing - BlackRock's crypto asset transfers to Coinbase Prime underscore the growing institutional reliance on secure platforms for digital asset management. The post BlackRock transfers $120M in Bitcoin, $2.5M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
JPMorgan Flags Strategy’s Stability as a Major Near-Term Bitcoin Catalyst
cryptoDNES - JPMorgan analysts say Bitcoin’s short-term performance may hinge on a single corporate player: Strategy, the largest company holding BTC on its balance sheet. The post JPMorgan Flags Strategy’s Stability as a Major Near-Term Bitcoin Catalyst appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Gold’s Preliminary Breakout May Signal Jump to Record Prices
Bitcoin.com - Jess Colombo, a metals financial analyst, claims that the recent moves might hint at a large gold breakout in the short term. He states that the preliminary breakout that occurred on November 28 points toward $5,200 as a new price target. Gold Hints at a Large Move Towards $5,200; The Fed Might Help Gold and […]
Bitcoin's ‘momentum is igniting,’ but these are BTC price levels to watch
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin market participants saw the yearly open at $93,000 and above as particularly important heading into the weekly close.
XRP Not Leaving 1,000,000,000 Club: Fundamental Growth Recorded
U.Today - Despite the negative performance on the market, XRP is still feeling good in terms of fundamental metrics.
Cloudflare Completes Maintenance at Detroit Data Center
Binance News - According to PANews, Cloudflare has announced the completion of maintenance at its Detroit data center. The company stated that it is currently monitoring the results following the scheduled maintenance, which took place on December 5 from 17:00 to 21:00 UTC+8.
Stacking Sats Inc Reveals Current Bitcoin Holdings
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Stacking Sats Inc has announced through an official statement that it currently holds 25.69 BTC.
Aave Community Approves Strategy Adjustment for V3 Deployment
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the Aave community has overwhelmingly approved a temperature check vote to adjust the V3 multi-chain deployment strategy, with a support rate of 99.96%. The proposal suggests closing Aave V3 deployments on zkSync, Metis, and Soneium, while setting a $2 million revenue threshold for new deployment chains. The community plans to release a standard ARFC proposal following this decision.
Italy orders non-compliant VASPs to exit by December 30, 2025
CoinPaprika - Italy requires crypto exchanges to secure MiCA authorization by December 30, 2025 or cease operations.
CANGO Reports Increase in Bitcoin Holdings
Binance News - According to Odaily, CANGO announced on the X platform that it mined 130.7 BTC this week, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 7033.1 BTC.
Cantor Fitzgerald Adjusts Price Target for Strategy Amid Bitcoin Market Dynamics
Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, U.S.-based financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its price target for Michael Saylor's Bitcoin-focused company, Strategy, while maintaining a positive outlook on the cryptocurrency's long-term potential. The firm has downplayed concerns about forced liquidation, despite the Financial Times reporting a significant reduction in the 12-month price target for Strategy stock. Cantor Fitzgerald has reportedly lowered the target by 60%, adjusting it to $229 from the previous $560, as noted in a Thursday analyst report. Cantor's "buy" rating for Strategy remains unchanged, with analysts asserting ...
Metaplanet Secures $50 Million Loan Using Bitcoin Collateral
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Japanese publicly traded company Metaplanet has reportedly raised $50 million by using Bitcoin as collateral. The funds are intended for the acquisition of additional Bitcoin.
ETH/BTC Price Movement Mirrors 2021 Bull Market Trends
Binance News - According to Odaily, the ETH/BTC price trajectory is echoing patterns from the 2021 bull market. Trader Mags noted on the X platform that ETH/BTC has reached the precise low point seen before the previous bull market surge in 2021, currently resting at the same support level that preceded a 170% price increase. If this trend continues, ETH/BTC could potentially reach 0.092. Digital asset lawyer Joe Carlasare highlighted that ETH/BTC has broken through a downtrend that lasted nearly six months. Trader Michaël van de Poppe suggested that if ETH can maintain its previous resistance zone as support, it indicates buyers are willing to enter at higher prices, potentially pushing the price to $3,700. Additionally, van de Poppe believes that if $91,500 can serve as a support ...
Russia to Prioritize Cryptocurrency Legislation in Upcoming Year
Binance News - According to PANews, Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Financial Markets Committee of Russia's State Duma, has announced that cryptocurrency and stablecoin regulation will be a legislative priority for Russia next year. As the country moves to regulate its crypto sector, establishing a legal framework for digital finance is deemed essential. Aksakov noted that the Russian Central Bank plans to implement comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations by 2026. Historically, Russian regulators have opposed unrestricted cryptocurrency trading within the national economy. However, this week, they signaled a willingness to ease restrictions on crypto circulation. Currently, crypto assets ...
White House Crypto Summit: David Sacks’s New Corruption Scandal
99Bitcoins - What’s happening with Web3 after the White House Crypto Summit? David Sacks, the Trump administration’s AI and Crypto Czar, is being accused of helping formulate policies that aid his Silicon Valley friends and many of his own tech investments. Earlier in the year, Sacks and President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping AI Action Plan drafted.. The post White House Crypto Summit: David Sacks’s New Corruption Scandal appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Crypto Market News Today, December 5: Tom Lee Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitmine Buying More ETH and BTC USD Holds Above $92K
99Bitcoins - Tom Lee fans are jolting this week after the Fundstrat co-founder told a Binance Blockchain Week crowd that Bitcoin and the crypto market have already bottomed and that the next eight weeks could break the traditional four-year cycle. His remarks came just as Bitmine accumulation crossed another major milestone, with the firm scooping $131 million.. The post Crypto Market News Today, December 5: Tom Lee Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitmine Buying More ETH and BTC USD Holds Above $92K appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Italy orders non-compliant VASPs to exit as MiCAR rules kick in
CoinJournal - Consob has urged VASPs to secure CASP approval or shut down by December 30, 2025. This comes as the deadline for transitioning to new MiCAR policies approaches. Unauthorised operators will halt their services and return user assets. Italy’s financial regulator Consob has issued an urgent call to digital assets investors and operators as the nation […] The post Italy orders non-compliant VASPs to exit as MiCAR rules kick in appeared first on CoinJournal.
Large Ethereum Transfer to Everstake Raises Attention
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham reveals that at 16:42, a total of 23,999 ETH was transferred from an anonymous address, beginning with 0x4825, to Everstake. This significant movement of Ethereum has caught the attention of the crypto community.
BlackRock's Bitcoin Trust Experiences Prolonged Withdrawals Despite Stable BTC Prices
Binance News - According to Foresight News, Bloomberg reports that BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust Fund has seen its longest streak of weekly withdrawals since its launch in January 2024. Despite stable Bitcoin prices, institutional demand for BTC remains subdued. Data compiled by Bloomberg indicates that over $2.7 billion has been withdrawn from the exchange-traded fund (ETF) over the five weeks leading up to November 28. On Thursday, an additional $113 million was redeemed, suggesting the ETF is heading towards a sixth consecutive week of net outflows.
SpaceX Transfers 1083 BTC to New Address
Binance News - According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, SpaceX has transferred 1083 BTC, valued at $99.81 million, to a new address after a week. The new address, identified as bc1qy...xv5g9, received 800 BTC, worth $73.71 million, and has not yet moved the funds. The tokens transferred to the new address a week ago also remain untransferred.
Ethereum's Fusaka Upgrade Promises Cost Reduction and Efficiency Enhancement
Binance News - According to PANews, the Ethereum Fusaka upgrade is drawing attention for its engineering-focused improvements, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing efficiency without introducing new paradigms or concepts. Unlike previous upgrades such as the transition from PoW to PoS or the Dencun upgrade, Fusaka focuses on practical optimizations to address specific issues.The upgrade significantly reduces Layer 2 (L2) costs, primarily associated with data availability (DA) expenses for publishing data to Layer 1 (L1). Fusaka achieves this through an eightfold expansion using Blob technology and PeerDAS random sampling verification, cutting L2 costs substantially. While some believe that reducing L2 fees alone is insufficient to boost ecosystem activity, the ...
Bitcoin Transfers Involving Anonymous Addresses and Cumberland DRW
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data reveals that at 16:14, 55 BTC, valued at approximately $3.2255 million, was transferred from an anonymous address starting with 168Bve to Cumberland DRW. Subsequently, Cumberland DRW moved 34.92 BTC to another anonymous address beginning with bc1qkg.
Probability of Strategy's Removal from MSCI Index Rises to 72%
Binance News - According to Odaily, data from Polymarket indicates that the probability of Strategy being removed from the MSCI index by April has increased to 72%. Michael Saylor previously mentioned that Strategy is in discussions with MSCI regarding the potential decision to exclude it from the index. MSCI, the index provider, is expected to make a decision by January 15. A report from JPMorgan last month suggested that if other index providers follow suit in removing Strategy, it could result in an outflow of up to $8.8 billion.
Debate Over Ethereum's Valuation Sparks Discussion on Social Media
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, a heated debate has emerged on social media platform X regarding the valuation comparison between Ethereum and Amazon. Santiago, founder of Inversion Capital, argues that Ethereum's valuation is excessively high. He points out that Ethereum's price-to-sales ratio, with a valuation of $380 billion and annual revenue of $1 billion, is significantly higher than Amazon's, even during the internet bubble era when Amazon's ratio never exceeded 28 times. Santiago notes that Ethereum holders pay approximately 146 times more per dollar of revenue compared to Amazon investors at that time. He emphasizes that both companies and networks are priced based on economic benefits such as revenue and cash flow, rather than metrics like TVL, collateral assets, or ...
Prediction Platforms Reach Record Trading Volumes
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, data from Dune indicates that mainstream prediction platforms have seen unprecedented trading activity. The nominal trading volume and the number of transactions have both reached historic highs. Over the past week, the total nominal trading volume across major prediction platforms amounted to $3.495 billion. Leading the pack, Kalshi, Opinion, and Polymarket each surpassed $1 billion, with volumes of $1.212 billion, $1.096 billion, and $1.083 billion respectively. Additionally, the number of transactions on mainstream prediction platforms hit a record high over the past week, totaling 11.336 million transactions.
Upcoming PCE Data Release to Guide Federal Reserve's December Meeting
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the PCE data, a key inflation indicator favored by the Federal Reserve, is set to be released at 23:00 UTC+8. With the absence of the CPI data, this report will serve as the sole inflation guide ahead of the Federal Reserve's December meeting. The market is expected to scrutinize every detail of the report, remaining alert to potential market fluctuations.
CZ Meets Michael Saylor in Person for the First Time
U.Today - The two cryptocurrency giants have finally met in person for the first time. .
BTC Recovery Gains Strength as Long-Term Holders Pull Coins Off Exchanges
cryptoDNES - Bitcoin is regaining momentum after stumbling at the start of the week, climbing back over $90,000 as institutional buyers return to the market. The post BTC Recovery Gains Strength as Long-Term Holders Pull Coins Off Exchanges appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Bitcoin's Future Performance Faces Challenges, Says 21Shares Co-Founder
Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, current market conditions may hinder Bitcoin's ability to replicate its early 2025 price gains as it moves into 2026, according to Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares. Snyder noted that the factors contributing to the current volatility are unlikely to be fully resolved in the short term, making a repeat performance next January heavily dependent on broader market sentiment. She highlighted that January often sees renewed inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds as investors rebalance and reposition portfolios at the start of the year.Snyder emphasized that the downtrend is not specific to cryptocurrency, expressing uncertainty about Bitcoin's performance in January due to the current low level of positive market sentiment. Bitcoin ...
Bitcoin unlikely to replicate January’s surge to new high: 21Shares founder
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin’s downturn has barely anything to do with “anything crypto specific,” but it’s unlikely to surge early next year, says 21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder.
OpenAI Ordered to Hand Over 20M ChatGPT Logs in NYT Copyright Case
Decrypt - A federal judge rejected OpenAI’s bid to limit discovery, directing the company to produce de-identified user logs central to the case.
Tom Lee’s BitMine may have scooped up another 41,946 ETH
CryptoBriefing - BitMine's aggressive ETH acquisition strategy could significantly influence Ethereum's market dynamics and its role in future financial systems. The post Tom Lee’s BitMine may have scooped up another 41,946 ETH appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
U.S. Core PCE Price Index for September to Be Released
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Department of Commerce is set to release the annual rate of the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for September. The announcement is scheduled for Friday at 23:00 UTC+8. The expected rate is 2.9%, consistent with the previous value of 2.9%.
AI and Big Data Crypto Projects Ranked by Development Activity
Binance News - According to PANews, Santiment has released data on the development activity of AI and big data-focused cryptocurrency projects over the past 30 days. The projects with the highest activity include Internet Computer (ICP), Chainlink (LINK), NEAR Protocol (NEAR), Oasis Network (ROSE), Filecoin (FIL), Livepeer (LPT), Recall (RECALL), The Graph (GRT), iExec (RLC), and Injective (INJ). ICP and LINK continue to lead the rankings, while Recall has shown significant improvement. In contrast, GRT, RLC, and INJ have experienced a decline in their positions. The rankings are based on GitHub development activity, indicating the level of technical investment in AI and big data by these projects.
Bitmine Reportedly Acquires Over 41,000 ETH in Recent Transaction
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Lookonchain reports that Bitmine, an institution possibly associated with Tom Lee, has purchased 41,946 ETH. The transaction is valued at approximately $130.78 million.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene increases Bitcoin exposure during market dip
CryptoBriefing - Increased Bitcoin investments by lawmakers may signal growing institutional acceptance and influence future regulatory and market dynamics. The post Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene increases Bitcoin exposure during market dip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin Whale's Position Faces Significant Losses
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Onchain lens monitoring reveals that a prominent Bitcoin holder, often referred to as a 'whale,' currently maintains a leveraged long position of 537.83 BTC, valued at $49.1 million. This position has been in a state of unrealized loss for 24 days, with the current loss amounting to $4.49 million. Three days ago, the unrealized loss peaked at $9.5 million, but it has been gradually decreasing since then.
Bitcoin is quietly becoming the ultimate expert witness, forcing judges to accept a new standard of truth
CryptoSlate - The year is 2075. The judge does not ask for a deed. She asks for a transaction ID. The landlord’s lawyer queues up a Bitcoin transaction from fifteen years earlier that moved a token representing the property. The tenant’s lawyer concedes the transaction exists, yet claims the signature was obtained under duress. Everyone in the […] The post Bitcoin is quietly becoming the ultimate expert witness, forcing judges to accept a new standard of truth appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Federal Reserve's December Rate Cut Probability at 87%
Binance News - According to PANews, the CME's "FedWatch" tool indicates an 87% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December. The likelihood of maintaining the current rate is at 13%. Looking ahead to January, the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut stands at 64.1%, while the chance of keeping rates unchanged is 9%. Additionally, there is a 27% probability of a cumulative 50 basis point rate cut by January.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Expects Bitcoin to Hit $180K Next Year
Decrypt - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse thinks Bitcoin will be trading at $180,000 at the close of 2026, nearly double the current price.