Bitcoin Is ‘An Asset Of Fear,’ Says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink
BlackRock chairman and CEO Larry Fink has framed Bitcoin’s latest boom-and-bust swing as the clearest expression yet of its core narrative: not a growth asset, but “an asset of fear.” Speaking at the New York Times’ DealBook “Crypto and Capital” event alongside Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Fink contrasted the $13.5 trillion BlackRock manages with the […]
MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi as Chief Operating Officer to Accelerate Global Growth and Redefine User-First Crypto Trading Experience
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, December 3, 2025 – MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, announces Vugar Usi as Chief Operating Officer, marking a defining step in its mission to raise the global standard for how crypto exchanges […]
Strategy’s Michael Saylor on potential MSCI exclusion: ‘We’re engaging’
Strategy is urging MSCI to retain MSTR in its indexes, despite raising its Bitcoin holdings to 650,000 BTC as it has lowered its 2025 targets.
Ethereum treasury demand collapses: Will it delay ETH’s recovery to $4K?
Collapsed Ethereum treasury demand and stiff overhead resistance between $3,100 and $3,200 stood in the way of Ether’s recovery to $4,000.
Can BNB price retake $1K in December?
Multiple bullish signals, including a double bottom and falling wedge breakout, are aligning to potentially lift the BNB price toward $1,000 in December.
CleanSpark lifts output and power as Bitcoin miners face strain
November production rose 11% and contracted power topped 1.4 GW, even as falling Bitcoin prices and tighter margins pressure the mining sector.
Why Tether is buying more gold than many central banks and what it signals
Tether’s rapid gold accumulation in Q3 2025 surpassed many national banks. This move reflects Tether’s strategy to build gold reserves.
Miners are turning off their machines: Why even new rigs can’t break even
Miner margins are collapsing as hash price hits record lows. This guide explains 2025 economics, break-even tests and what struggling operators can do.
Taiwan eyes 2026 stablecoin launch as crypto legislation advances: Report
A Taiwan-issued stablecoin pegged to either the country’s dollar or the US dollar may enter the market in the second half of 2026.
ETHZilla takes stake in Karus to tokenize AI-modeled auto-loan portfolios
The deal grants ETHZilla access to Karus’s AI underwriting engine and loan origination network, positioning the crypto treasury company to offer auto credit onchain in 2026.
SEC sends warning letters to ETF issuers targeting untamed leverage
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission halted several ETF filings that proposed three-to-five times leverage on the underlying asset.
Polymarket is opening US app to waitlisted users after CFTC green light
Select users in the US will be among the first to access the predictions platform to bet on sports event contracts, following clearance from a financial regulator for a relaunch.
Bitcoin’s strongest trading day since May cues possible rally to $107K
Bitcoin posted its strongest daily gain since May as buy-side flows, a sharp adjustment in investor sentiment and a return of the Coinbase premium hint at a potential rally above $100,000.
XRP faces ‘now or never’ moment as traders eye rally to $2.50
XRP shows renewed strength as traders crunch the charts to see if a rally into the $2.30 to $2.50 zone is possible. Does the bulk of the move depend on Bitcoin’s short-term performance?
Major banks running stablecoin, crypto-trading pilots with Coinbase, Armstrong says
At the DealBook Summit, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink acknowledged Bitcoin’s utility, as Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong said the exchange was running pilots with major US banks.
Crypto M&A deals hit an all-time high in 2025, blowing past $8.6B
Crypto deals activity has surged to record levels this year, even as the industry continued to face significant market turbulence and macroeconomic headwinds.
Crypto bounces but weak US macro data, AI uncertainty threaten recovery
Cryptocurrencies show strength despite investors’ concerns about the AI industry and weak US labor and consumer data. Would an acceleration of money printing boost Bitcoin?
Fin raises $17M for stablecoin payments app built by ex-Citadel team: Report
Fin, founded by two former Citadel engineers, raised capital to launch a stablecoin app for cross-border payments as banks and fintechs expand into digital assets.
Strategy Bitcoin buys collapse, company braces for bear market: Analyst
Strategy's monthly BTC buys contracted significantly in the second half of 2025 amid a broad downturn in the crypto treasury market.
BlackRock’s Fink calls Bitcoin an ‘asset of fear,’ softens crypto stance
Larry Fink spoke alongside Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, describing how BlackRock's stance on crypto had evolved over the previous eight years.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
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.
Fusaka goes live as Ethereum edges closer to ‘instant feel’ UX
How Ethereum's new PeerDAS feature slashes fees, boosts data capacity and paves the way for lightning-fast user experiences on the network.
Solana Mobile to roll out native token in January
Solana Mobile says its SKR token, tied to its Seeker phone, will launch early next year, with a total supply of 10 billion tokens.
IREN stock rebounds following $3.6B debt and equity fundraising move
IREN closed trading on Wednesday up nearly 7%, slightly recovering from a major drop on Tuesday after sharing plans for its latest capital raising effort.
Connecticut orders Robinhood, Crypto.com, Kalshi to stop prediction markets
Connecticut has sent cease and desist letters to Robinhood, Crypto.com and Kalshi, claiming the platforms' event contracts are unlicensed sports betting.
Ledger says popular chip used on Solana phones vulnerable to unstoppable attack
Ledger says it was able to gain “full and absolute control” over a smartphone by using electromagnetic pulses to take over its chip.
Bitcoin may see ‘relief bounce’ as stabilization signs emerge: Analysts
Bitfinex says “extreme deleveraging” and other indicators as factors that could help Bitcoin hold its ground and potentially move higher.
Citadel causes uproar for urging SEC to regulate DeFi tokenized stocks
Citadel Securities argued that DeFi platforms offering tokenized US stocks should be regulated under securities laws and not get exemptive relief from the SEC.
Bitcoin Policy Institute calls for Samourai pardon as petition tops 3,200
A Washington think tank and prominent Bitcoiners say jailing the Samourai Wallet developers for an “unlicensed money transmitter” conspiracy criminalizes non-custodial code.
Grayscale Chainlink ETF draws $41M on debut, but not ‘blockbuster’
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.
CZ’s YZi ramps up prediction market bet as Opinion claims 40% share
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 report shows Indian users moving to broader crypto portfolios in 2025
CoinDCX’s Sumit Gupta said crypto is becoming a natural extension of traditional investing as Indian traders mature.
21Shares Launches Morpho and Ethena Physically Backed ETPs
These products mark 21Shares’ 16th new ETP introduction in 2025, reflecting growing investor interest in regulated, accessible ways to gain exposure to innovative blockchain protocols. These ETPs provide a straightforward route to participate in emerging on-chain lending markets and stablecoin governance without directly managing tokens or smart contracts. Morpho ETP: Exposure to On-chain Lending The […] The post 21Shares Launches Morpho and Ethena Physically Backed ETPs appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.
Strategy’s Michael Saylor on potential MSCI exclusion: ‘We’re engaging’
Strategy is urging MSCI to retain MSTR in its indexes, despite raising its Bitcoin holdings to 650,000 BTC as it has lowered its 2025 targets.
Ethereum treasury demand collapses: Will it delay ETH’s recovery to $4K?
Collapsed Ethereum treasury demand and stiff overhead resistance between $3,100 and $3,200 stood in the way of Ether’s recovery to $4,000.
Can BNB price retake $1K in December?
Multiple bullish signals, including a double bottom and falling wedge breakout, are aligning to potentially lift the BNB price toward $1,000 in December.
CleanSpark lifts output and power as Bitcoin miners face strain
November production rose 11% and contracted power topped 1.4 GW, even as falling Bitcoin prices and tighter margins pressure the mining sector.
Why Tether is buying more gold than many central banks and what it signals
Tether’s rapid gold accumulation in Q3 2025 surpassed many national banks. This move reflects Tether’s strategy to build gold reserves.
Miners are turning off their machines: Why even new rigs can’t break even
Miner margins are collapsing as hash price hits record lows. This guide explains 2025 economics, break-even tests and what struggling operators can do.
Taiwan eyes 2026 stablecoin launch as crypto legislation advances: Report
A Taiwan-issued stablecoin pegged to either the country’s dollar or the US dollar may enter the market in the second half of 2026.
ETHZilla takes stake in Karus to tokenize AI-modeled auto-loan portfolios
The deal grants ETHZilla access to Karus’s AI underwriting engine and loan origination network, positioning the crypto treasury company to offer auto credit onchain in 2026.
SEC sends warning letters to ETF issuers targeting untamed leverage
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission halted several ETF filings that proposed three-to-five times leverage on the underlying asset.
Polymarket is opening US app to waitlisted users after CFTC green light
Select users in the US will be among the first to access the predictions platform to bet on sports event contracts, following clearance from a financial regulator for a relaunch.
Bitcoin’s strongest trading day since May cues possible rally to $107K
Bitcoin posted its strongest daily gain since May as buy-side flows, a sharp adjustment in investor sentiment and a return of the Coinbase premium hint at a potential rally above $100,000.
XRP faces ‘now or never’ moment as traders eye rally to $2.50
XRP shows renewed strength as traders crunch the charts to see if a rally into the $2.30 to $2.50 zone is possible. Does the bulk of the move depend on Bitcoin’s short-term performance?
Major banks running stablecoin, crypto-trading pilots with Coinbase, Armstrong says
At the DealBook Summit, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink acknowledged Bitcoin’s utility, as Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong said the exchange was running pilots with major US banks.
Crypto M&A deals hit an all-time high in 2025, blowing past $8.6B
Crypto deals activity has surged to record levels this year, even as the industry continued to face significant market turbulence and macroeconomic headwinds.
Crypto bounces but weak US macro data, AI uncertainty threaten recovery
Cryptocurrencies show strength despite investors’ concerns about the AI industry and weak US labor and consumer data. Would an acceleration of money printing boost Bitcoin?
Fin raises $17M for stablecoin payments app built by ex-Citadel team: Report
Fin, founded by two former Citadel engineers, raised capital to launch a stablecoin app for cross-border payments as banks and fintechs expand into digital assets.
Strategy Bitcoin buys collapse, company braces for bear market: Analyst
Strategy's monthly BTC buys contracted significantly in the second half of 2025 amid a broad downturn in the crypto treasury market.
BlackRock’s Fink calls Bitcoin an ‘asset of fear,’ softens crypto stance
Larry Fink spoke alongside Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, describing how BlackRock's stance on crypto had evolved over the previous eight years.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
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.
Fusaka goes live as Ethereum edges closer to ‘instant feel’ UX
How Ethereum's new PeerDAS feature slashes fees, boosts data capacity and paves the way for lightning-fast user experiences on the network.
Solana Mobile to roll out native token in January
Solana Mobile says its SKR token, tied to its Seeker phone, will launch early next year, with a total supply of 10 billion tokens.
IREN stock rebounds following $3.6B debt and equity fundraising move
IREN closed trading on Wednesday up nearly 7%, slightly recovering from a major drop on Tuesday after sharing plans for its latest capital raising effort.
Connecticut orders Robinhood, Crypto.com, Kalshi to stop prediction markets
Connecticut has sent cease and desist letters to Robinhood, Crypto.com and Kalshi, claiming the platforms' event contracts are unlicensed sports betting.
Ledger says popular chip used on Solana phones vulnerable to unstoppable attack
Ledger says it was able to gain “full and absolute control” over a smartphone by using electromagnetic pulses to take over its chip.
Bitcoin may see ‘relief bounce’ as stabilization signs emerge: Analysts
Bitfinex says “extreme deleveraging” and other indicators as factors that could help Bitcoin hold its ground and potentially move higher.
Citadel causes uproar for urging SEC to regulate DeFi tokenized stocks
Citadel Securities argued that DeFi platforms offering tokenized US stocks should be regulated under securities laws and not get exemptive relief from the SEC.
Bitcoin Policy Institute calls for Samourai pardon as petition tops 3,200
A Washington think tank and prominent Bitcoiners say jailing the Samourai Wallet developers for an “unlicensed money transmitter” conspiracy criminalizes non-custodial code.
Grayscale Chainlink ETF draws $41M on debut, but not ‘blockbuster’
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.
CZ’s YZi ramps up prediction market bet as Opinion claims 40% share
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 report shows Indian users moving to broader crypto portfolios in 2025
CoinDCX’s Sumit Gupta said crypto is becoming a natural extension of traditional investing as Indian traders mature.
Morning Crypto Report: Ripple CEO Reveals When $180,000 for Bitcoin, XRP at $2.20 Not Bull Trap: Bollinger Bands, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Ready to Delete Zero
Thursday on the crypto market opens with Bitcoin pushing toward a long-window $180,000 call from Ripple's CEO, XRP rebuilding above $2.20 without the usual bull-trap traits and SHIB forming a structure that makes a zero-deletion a real target.
Ethereum Price Pops Above $3,200: This Secret Move From Shark Wallets Could Be The Reason
Ethereum price climbs above $3,200 on shark wallet accumulation. Wallets holding 1K-10K ETH drive price movement throughout 2025.…
Taiwan Plans First Regulated Stablecoin Launch in Late 2026
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission outlines comprehensive regulatory framework for first national stablecoin issuance. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan announced on December 3, 2025, that the country’s first stablecoin will likely launch in the latter half of 2026, contingent on legislative approval. FSC Chairman Peng Jin-long revealed the timeline during a legislative hearing, explaining […]
Strategy’s Michael Saylor on potential MSCI exclusion: ‘We’re engaging’
Strategy is urging MSCI to retain MSTR in its indexes, despite raising its Bitcoin holdings to 650,000 BTC as it has lowered its 2025 targets.
Ethereum treasury demand collapses: Will it delay ETH’s recovery to $4K?
Collapsed Ethereum treasury demand and stiff overhead resistance between $3,100 and $3,200 stood in the way of Ether’s recovery to $4,000.
Can BNB price retake $1K in December?
Multiple bullish signals, including a double bottom and falling wedge breakout, are aligning to potentially lift the BNB price toward $1,000 in December.
CleanSpark lifts output and power as Bitcoin miners face strain
November production rose 11% and contracted power topped 1.4 GW, even as falling Bitcoin prices and tighter margins pressure the mining sector.
Why Tether is buying more gold than many central banks and what it signals
Tether’s rapid gold accumulation in Q3 2025 surpassed many national banks. This move reflects Tether’s strategy to build gold reserves.
Miners are turning off their machines: Why even new rigs can’t break even
Miner margins are collapsing as hash price hits record lows. This guide explains 2025 economics, break-even tests and what struggling operators can do.
Taiwan eyes 2026 stablecoin launch as crypto legislation advances: Report
A Taiwan-issued stablecoin pegged to either the country’s dollar or the US dollar may enter the market in the second half of 2026.
ETHZilla takes stake in Karus to tokenize AI-modeled auto-loan portfolios
The deal grants ETHZilla access to Karus’s AI underwriting engine and loan origination network, positioning the crypto treasury company to offer auto credit onchain in 2026.
SEC sends warning letters to ETF issuers targeting untamed leverage
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission halted several ETF filings that proposed three-to-five times leverage on the underlying asset.
Polymarket is opening US app to waitlisted users after CFTC green light
Select users in the US will be among the first to access the predictions platform to bet on sports event contracts, following clearance from a financial regulator for a relaunch.
Bitcoin’s strongest trading day since May cues possible rally to $107K
Bitcoin posted its strongest daily gain since May as buy-side flows, a sharp adjustment in investor sentiment and a return of the Coinbase premium hint at a potential rally above $100,000.
XRP faces ‘now or never’ moment as traders eye rally to $2.50
XRP shows renewed strength as traders crunch the charts to see if a rally into the $2.30 to $2.50 zone is possible. Does the bulk of the move depend on Bitcoin’s short-term performance?
Major banks running stablecoin, crypto-trading pilots with Coinbase, Armstrong says
At the DealBook Summit, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink acknowledged Bitcoin’s utility, as Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong said the exchange was running pilots with major US banks.
Crypto M&A deals hit an all-time high in 2025, blowing past $8.6B
Crypto deals activity has surged to record levels this year, even as the industry continued to face significant market turbulence and macroeconomic headwinds.
Crypto bounces but weak US macro data, AI uncertainty threaten recovery
Cryptocurrencies show strength despite investors’ concerns about the AI industry and weak US labor and consumer data. Would an acceleration of money printing boost Bitcoin?
Fin raises $17M for stablecoin payments app built by ex-Citadel team: Report
Fin, founded by two former Citadel engineers, raised capital to launch a stablecoin app for cross-border payments as banks and fintechs expand into digital assets.
Strategy Bitcoin buys collapse, company braces for bear market: Analyst
Strategy's monthly BTC buys contracted significantly in the second half of 2025 amid a broad downturn in the crypto treasury market.
BlackRock’s Fink calls Bitcoin an ‘asset of fear,’ softens crypto stance
Larry Fink spoke alongside Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, describing how BlackRock's stance on crypto had evolved over the previous eight years.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
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.
Fusaka goes live as Ethereum edges closer to ‘instant feel’ UX
How Ethereum's new PeerDAS feature slashes fees, boosts data capacity and paves the way for lightning-fast user experiences on the network.
Solana Mobile to roll out native token in January
Solana Mobile says its SKR token, tied to its Seeker phone, will launch early next year, with a total supply of 10 billion tokens.
IREN stock rebounds following $3.6B debt and equity fundraising move
IREN closed trading on Wednesday up nearly 7%, slightly recovering from a major drop on Tuesday after sharing plans for its latest capital raising effort.
Connecticut orders Robinhood, Crypto.com, Kalshi to stop prediction markets
Connecticut has sent cease and desist letters to Robinhood, Crypto.com and Kalshi, claiming the platforms' event contracts are unlicensed sports betting.
Ledger says popular chip used on Solana phones vulnerable to unstoppable attack
Ledger says it was able to gain “full and absolute control” over a smartphone by using electromagnetic pulses to take over its chip.
Bitcoin may see ‘relief bounce’ as stabilization signs emerge: Analysts
Bitfinex says “extreme deleveraging” and other indicators as factors that could help Bitcoin hold its ground and potentially move higher.
Citadel causes uproar for urging SEC to regulate DeFi tokenized stocks
Citadel Securities argued that DeFi platforms offering tokenized US stocks should be regulated under securities laws and not get exemptive relief from the SEC.
Bitcoin Policy Institute calls for Samourai pardon as petition tops 3,200
A Washington think tank and prominent Bitcoiners say jailing the Samourai Wallet developers for an “unlicensed money transmitter” conspiracy criminalizes non-custodial code.
Grayscale Chainlink ETF draws $41M on debut, but not ‘blockbuster’
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.
CZ’s YZi ramps up prediction market bet as Opinion claims 40% share
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 report shows Indian users moving to broader crypto portfolios in 2025
CoinDCX’s Sumit Gupta said crypto is becoming a natural extension of traditional investing as Indian traders mature.
XRP Ledger Velocity Metric Hits Yearly High, Here's What Comes Next
XRP price may see a sustained rebound as transaction velocity on XRPL hits its 2025 peak.
Binance Launches Junior App for Kids Crypto Education
The platform allows parents to manage and monitor their child’s crypto activities. It also helps young users learn the basics of digital finance. This move highlights a growing trend of family-focused tools in the crypto industry and emphasises kids crypto education. It reflects how digital assets are becoming part of everyday financial literacy. Building Family-Focused […] The post Binance Launches Junior App for Kids Crypto Education appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.
CoinDCX report shows Indian users moving to broader crypto portfolios in 2025
CoinDCX’s Sumit Gupta said that crypto is becoming a natural extension of traditional investing as Indian traders mature.
Kremlin aide: count Bitcoin mining as an official Russian export
A senior Kremlin adviser wants Russia’s crypto mining classified as an export, arguing tens of thousands of Bitcoins and import payments must be reflected in trade data. A senior Kremlin official has proposed treating cryptocurrency mining as a form of…