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Ripple’s expanded push into unified digital asset infrastructure signals a bid to anchor real-time global finance by fusing treasury intelligence, custody, liquidity and settlement into a single enterprise platform. Ripple Broadens Its Institutional Finance Ambitions Growing institutional demand for real-time financial infrastructure is reshaping how companies design digital asset systems. Ripple published on Dec. 4, […]

A Washington think tank and prominent Bitcoiners say jailing the Samourai Wallet developers for an “unlicensed money transmitter” conspiracy criminalizes non-custodial code.

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Analysts called the Chainlink ETF’s debut a “solid” launch, but the development has yet to attract enough liquidity to reverse the LINK token’s 39% decline over the past year.

The YZi Labs-backed “Opinion” prediction market logged $1.5 billion in weekly volume just weeks after launch, outpacing Kalshi and Polymarket as prediction markets boom.

CoinDCX’s Sumit Gupta said crypto is becoming a natural extension of traditional investing as Indian traders mature.

XRP’s macro outlook remained bullish, with onchain data showing that a breakout was possible if key price support levels were reclaimed.

MSTR could target $200 and extend toward $280 if supportive macro conditions and bullish technical momentum hold.

The donation came as the UK government considered banning crypto contributions to political parties under a proposed Elections Bill.

Kraken and Deutsche Börse plan to connect foreign exchange, tokenized stocks and Eurex derivatives in a phased rollout targeting institutional clients.

Digital Asset said the roughly $50 million in funding from BNY, iCapital, Nasdaq and S&P; Global will help scale the Canton Network as institutions warm to onchain tokenization.

US stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act are splitting global liquidity with Europe, creating regional markets and potentially leading to cross-border friction, a report says.

A new wave of self-custodial smart accounts aims to eliminate seed phrases, introduce card-based spending and remove the fear of losing access to crypto forever.

Portal to Bitcoin raised $25 million and launched an HTLC-based atomic OTC desk aimed at enabling trustless, crosschain large trade settlement.

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Argentina’s state oil company, YPF, is reportedly exploring crypto payments at its fuel stations as adoption of digital assets rises, following the recent rollout of US dollar transactions.

Onchain data points to a major Bitcoin price drop in the making, while a bearish technical structure projected a drop to $68,000.

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The European Commission plans to expand ESMA oversight of MiCA crypto companies and trading venues, aiming to streamline EU markets and narrow the gap with the US.

The website of the Pepe memecoin has been hit with a front-end attack, and users are encouraged to stay clear of the website.

Exclusive data shows that MEV attacks hit hundreds of traders on Ethereum each month and continue to result in millions in losses.

Bitcoin price action fell back toward $90,000 on strong US jobs data as BTC ignored Fed rate-cut optimism, failing to flip the yearly open to support.

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Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham said the move was intended to drive trading activity to US exchanges, rather than offshore ones “that lack basic safeguards.”

The deal would fold RockawayX’s infrastructure, liquidity and asset-management businesses into Solmate, widening revenue streams for the SOL-focused treasury company.

Bitcoin-focused Twenty One Capital is set to go public on the NYSE after winning shareholder approval for its merger with Cantor Equity Partners.

The fund identified “strong macro-policies and robust institutions” as a response to the potential risks of stablecoins, above a patchwork of global regulations.

An emerging bullish Bitcoin trend challenges a decade-long bearish seasonal pattern. Will BTC hit new highs before the end of 2025?

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Gold advocate Peter Schiff faced Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao during an event panel in Dubai, arguing that tokenized gold is a better store-of-value asset than Bitcoin.

The SEC approved a 2x leveraged ETF tied to SUI as regulators warn that excessive leverage continues to amplify volatility across crypto markets.

ETH outperformed Bitcoin in terms of spot ETF flows and short-term returns. Technical charts suggest traders are positioning for a 20% upmove.

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Kalshi will provide real-time prediction data across CNBC’s TV, digital and subscription platforms beginning in 2026 as part of a mult-year partnership.

After securing $20 million in seed funding for the project in January, Brian Shroder announced a step toward 1Money’s planned stablecoin network.

The bond was auctioned off to holders of the digital yuan, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) developed by the Chinese government.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

The market is certainly testing investors' psychological stability as volatility causes erratic moves in numerous directions.

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“Only licensed entities may offer sports wagering," DCP commissioner says. Robinhood and Kalshi, however, are still riding high.

With 2025 almost over, the Cardano founder, Charles Hoskinson, and the broader crypto market are looking ahead to 2026 with renewed optimism for the ecosystem and the ADA price. Hoskinson has shared a strategic game plan for 2026 that could significantly transform the Cardano ecosystem and potentially even influence the value of its native token. […]

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Key Highlights The Fusaka hard fork has been successfully completed on the Ethereum blockchain with zero downtime. This…

Aster Chain is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026, with internal testing planned for late 2025, the company said.

A Washington think tank and prominent Bitcoiners say jailing the Samourai Wallet developers for an “unlicensed money transmitter” conspiracy criminalizes non-custodial code.

• #bitcoin

Analysts called the Chainlink ETF’s debut a “solid” launch, but the development has yet to attract enough liquidity to reverse the LINK token’s 39% decline over the past year.

The YZi Labs-backed “Opinion” prediction market logged $1.5 billion in weekly volume just weeks after launch, outpacing Kalshi and Polymarket as prediction markets boom.

CoinDCX’s Sumit Gupta said crypto is becoming a natural extension of traditional investing as Indian traders mature.

XRP’s macro outlook remained bullish, with onchain data showing that a breakout was possible if key price support levels were reclaimed.

MSTR could target $200 and extend toward $280 if supportive macro conditions and bullish technical momentum hold.

The donation came as the UK government considered banning crypto contributions to political parties under a proposed Elections Bill.

Kraken and Deutsche Börse plan to connect foreign exchange, tokenized stocks and Eurex derivatives in a phased rollout targeting institutional clients.

Digital Asset said the roughly $50 million in funding from BNY, iCapital, Nasdaq and S&P; Global will help scale the Canton Network as institutions warm to onchain tokenization.

US stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act are splitting global liquidity with Europe, creating regional markets and potentially leading to cross-border friction, a report says.

A new wave of self-custodial smart accounts aims to eliminate seed phrases, introduce card-based spending and remove the fear of losing access to crypto forever.

Portal to Bitcoin raised $25 million and launched an HTLC-based atomic OTC desk aimed at enabling trustless, crosschain large trade settlement.

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Argentina’s state oil company, YPF, is reportedly exploring crypto payments at its fuel stations as adoption of digital assets rises, following the recent rollout of US dollar transactions.

Onchain data points to a major Bitcoin price drop in the making, while a bearish technical structure projected a drop to $68,000.

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The European Commission plans to expand ESMA oversight of MiCA crypto companies and trading venues, aiming to streamline EU markets and narrow the gap with the US.

The website of the Pepe memecoin has been hit with a front-end attack, and users are encouraged to stay clear of the website.

Exclusive data shows that MEV attacks hit hundreds of traders on Ethereum each month and continue to result in millions in losses.

Bitcoin price action fell back toward $90,000 on strong US jobs data as BTC ignored Fed rate-cut optimism, failing to flip the yearly open to support.

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Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham said the move was intended to drive trading activity to US exchanges, rather than offshore ones “that lack basic safeguards.”

The deal would fold RockawayX’s infrastructure, liquidity and asset-management businesses into Solmate, widening revenue streams for the SOL-focused treasury company.

Bitcoin-focused Twenty One Capital is set to go public on the NYSE after winning shareholder approval for its merger with Cantor Equity Partners.

The fund identified “strong macro-policies and robust institutions” as a response to the potential risks of stablecoins, above a patchwork of global regulations.

An emerging bullish Bitcoin trend challenges a decade-long bearish seasonal pattern. Will BTC hit new highs before the end of 2025?

• #bitcoin

Gold advocate Peter Schiff faced Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao during an event panel in Dubai, arguing that tokenized gold is a better store-of-value asset than Bitcoin.

The SEC approved a 2x leveraged ETF tied to SUI as regulators warn that excessive leverage continues to amplify volatility across crypto markets.

ETH outperformed Bitcoin in terms of spot ETF flows and short-term returns. Technical charts suggest traders are positioning for a 20% upmove.

• #bitcoin

Kalshi will provide real-time prediction data across CNBC’s TV, digital and subscription platforms beginning in 2026 as part of a mult-year partnership.

After securing $20 million in seed funding for the project in January, Brian Shroder announced a step toward 1Money’s planned stablecoin network.

The bond was auctioned off to holders of the digital yuan, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) developed by the Chinese government.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Stablecoins’ rapid global expansion is reshaping financial access and payments, offering new efficiencies while raising urgent concerns over monetary control and regulatory gaps that policymakers worldwide are now scrambling to confront. IMF Warns of Expanding Stablecoin Influence The International Monetary Fund (IMF) detailed on Dec. 4 that stablecoins can widen financial access and support innovation […]

Multiple major exchanges—including CME, Cboe, ICE, and Coinbase—are in talks with the CFTC to launch spot and leveraged crypto products.

Ethereum is showing notable relative strength as it reclaims the $3,150 level and attempts to push higher, signaling early signs of recovery after weeks dominated by heavy selling pressure, fear, and uncertainty. The broader market rebound has helped restore confidence, but ETH’s ability to outperform key altcoins highlights growing demand and improved sentiment around the […]

21Shares, a digital asset management firm, has previously launched multiple cryptocurrency ETFs in various markets. Here's the latest.

The tension between decentralized finance and traditional Wall Street players resurfaced this week after Uniswap founder Hayden Adams publicly accused Citadel Securities of influencing U.S. regulators to impose stricter rules on the DeFi sector. Related Reading: Crypto Gets Legal Recognition: UK Enacts Property Act 2025 For Digital Assets Adams’ comments, shared across social media, sparked […]

The murder of Danilo Kuzmin, the 21-year-old son of Kharkiv’s deputy mayor, in Vienna, is strongly suspected to be a case of crypto-related robbery and violence. Cryptocurrency as the Core Motive The brutal murder of Danilo Kuzmin, a 21-year-old Ukrainian student and the son of Kharkiv’s deputy mayor, in the Austrian capital, Vienna, is increasingly […]

Bitcoin remains on the upside as whales continue to move tokens in major buy attempts, suggesting heightened demand amid broad market resurgence.

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Whales bought 4.73M LINK in 48 hours as the price rebounds and ETF inflows grow. Analysts eye $16 short-term, $100+ in the long run.

Key Highlights Base, the leading Ethereum layer-2 network, has launched its mainnet bridge to Solana, which enables the…

TLDR: XRP velocity hits a multi-month high of 0.0324, marking one of the strongest activity surges recorded this year. Rapid token circulation signals increased liquidity as XRP moves more frequently between active network participants. Spot outflows slowed to $11.7M on December 4, offering a calmer trend compared with earlier periods of heavier movement. Stable market [...] The post XRP Activity Surges as On-Chain Velocity Spikes to Multi-Month Highs appeared first on Blockonomi.

“The financial system is being re-wired to be internet native, 24/7/365 and global,” said Paradigm’s Alana Palmedo. A new blockchain bank goes 24/7.

The cryptocurrency has been warming up again this week, but a credible voice just poured cold water on it. A Bitcoin Wake-up Call From Former Block Executive Mike Brock “ Bitcoin will fail. Because it is a lie,” writes Mike Brock, a former executive at Jack Dorsey’s bitcoin firm, Block. His comments have caused an […]

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The bond was auctioned off to holders of the digital yuan, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) developed by the Chinese government.

XRP ETFs made a strong debut, following trends seen across other crypto ETFs

Bitcoin’s trajectory is becoming a central theme in the first family’s business interests, with Eric Trump explaining why he believes the market is setting up for a dramatic surge. His comments, made in a YouTube interview with Grant Cardone, offered a rare look into how American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) approaches the crypto industry and why […]

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A Washington think tank and prominent Bitcoiners say jailing the Samourai Wallet developers for an “unlicensed money transmitter” conspiracy criminalizes non-custodial code.

• #bitcoin

Analysts called the Chainlink ETF’s debut a “solid” launch, but the development has yet to attract enough liquidity to reverse the LINK token’s 39% decline over the past year.

The YZi Labs-backed “Opinion” prediction market logged $1.5 billion in weekly volume just weeks after launch, outpacing Kalshi and Polymarket as prediction markets boom.

CoinDCX’s Sumit Gupta said crypto is becoming a natural extension of traditional investing as Indian traders mature.

XRP’s macro outlook remained bullish, with onchain data showing that a breakout was possible if key price support levels were reclaimed.

MSTR could target $200 and extend toward $280 if supportive macro conditions and bullish technical momentum hold.

The donation came as the UK government considered banning crypto contributions to political parties under a proposed Elections Bill.

Kraken and Deutsche Börse plan to connect foreign exchange, tokenized stocks and Eurex derivatives in a phased rollout targeting institutional clients.

Digital Asset said the roughly $50 million in funding from BNY, iCapital, Nasdaq and S&P; Global will help scale the Canton Network as institutions warm to onchain tokenization.

US stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act are splitting global liquidity with Europe, creating regional markets and potentially leading to cross-border friction, a report says.

A new wave of self-custodial smart accounts aims to eliminate seed phrases, introduce card-based spending and remove the fear of losing access to crypto forever.

Portal to Bitcoin raised $25 million and launched an HTLC-based atomic OTC desk aimed at enabling trustless, crosschain large trade settlement.

• #bitcoin

Argentina’s state oil company, YPF, is reportedly exploring crypto payments at its fuel stations as adoption of digital assets rises, following the recent rollout of US dollar transactions.

Onchain data points to a major Bitcoin price drop in the making, while a bearish technical structure projected a drop to $68,000.

• #bitcoin

The European Commission plans to expand ESMA oversight of MiCA crypto companies and trading venues, aiming to streamline EU markets and narrow the gap with the US.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

The website of the Pepe memecoin has been hit with a front-end attack, and users are encouraged to stay clear of the website.

Exclusive data shows that MEV attacks hit hundreds of traders on Ethereum each month and continue to result in millions in losses.

Bitcoin price action fell back toward $90,000 on strong US jobs data as BTC ignored Fed rate-cut optimism, failing to flip the yearly open to support.

• #bitcoin