Kraken to acquire Backed Finance to bolster tokenization strategy
Kraken's acquisition of Backed Finance could accelerate the integration of traditional finance with blockchain, enhancing institutional crypto adoption. The post Kraken to acquire Backed Finance to bolster tokenization strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
XRP Critic at Swift Says 'Tokenisation Isn't Feature Upgrade': Details
Swift chief innovation officer and XRP critic Tom Zschach shares tokenization take as markets look ahead to the next evolution in infrastructure.
Kalshi Picks Solana To Ignite Tokenized Event Trading
Kalshi has switched on tokenized versions of its event contracts on Solana, making its first explicit play to court the same crypto-native traders who have funneled billions of dollars into rival prediction platform Polymarket. Instead of holding positions solely as traditional off-chain contracts on Kalshi’s regulated venue, users can now buy and sell tokenized representations […]
XRP ETF inflows exceed $756M as bullish divergence hints at trend reversal
Spot XRP ETFs recorded inflows for 11 consecutive days as the RSI formed a bullish divergence on the price charts, early signs that a rally was in the cards.
Top Stocks to Buy in December — ChatGPT Weighs In
TLDR NVIDIA controls 80% of AI chip market with data center revenue up 94% to $30.8 billion, analysts set $248 price target Amazon AWS cloud revenue hits $28.8 billion with 20% growth while Prime reaches 200 million subscribers Tesla gains 25% in 2024 despite delivery challenges, energy storage jumps 50% to 9.4 GWh quarterly Palantir [...] The post Top Stocks to Buy in December — ChatGPT Weighs In appeared first on Blockonomi.
Here’s why the crypto market is going up today (Dec. 2)
The crypto market rebounded today, Dec. 2, with Bitcoin and top altcoins rising by over 1% in the last 24 hours, and the market capitalization of all tokens rising to nearly $3 trillion.
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians transact internationally.
Hyperliquid price weakens as fading bullish volume puts $19 at risk
Hyperliquid price faces growing downside pressure as bullish volume fades and price struggles to hold the $29 support zone, raising the risk of a deeper correction toward $19.
BlackRock transfers 1,633 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
BlackRock's Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase Prime highlights the dynamic nature of institutional crypto management amid competitive ETF landscapes. The post BlackRock transfers 1,633 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Europol seizes €25M, 12TB of data in Cryptomixer takedown
Europol and German–Swiss police dismantled bitcoin mixer Cryptomixer, seizing €25M in BTC, 12TB of user data and core infrastructure used to launder criminal funds. Europol announced the dismantling of a major European bitcoin mixing service in a coordinated operation with…
Bitcoin Price Watch: Momentum Wobbles While Bears Tighten Their Grip
Bitcoin clings to the upper edge of its daily range at $87,818, flaunting a market cap of $1.739 trillion while pushing $72.66 billion in volume across a volatile session capped between $83,989 and $87,820. But under the surface of this intraday hustle lies a complex cocktail of trend exhaustion, technical resistance, and momentum limbo across […]
Most of Coinbase’s 2025 law enforcement requests came from outside US
Though the US dominated the number of requests from agencies in individual countries, Coinbase reported a modest increase in the overall number outside the country.
Former Gryphon executives to lead Trump Media, Crypto.com treasury company
The appointments come ahead of a planned SPAC merger that will create a publicly traded company dedicated to accumulating and staking Cronos’ native token.
Kalshi taps Solana to tokenize betting contracts: Report
The move could challenge other prediction platforms by providing Kalshi users with greater anonymity through tokenized buys and sales on the Solana blockchain.
Bitcoin falls to $84K: Is Japan’s bond market the culprit, or is more at play?
Bitcoin’s decline to $84,000 was driven by US dollar stablecoin concerns, a weakening global macroeconomic outlook and other factors beyond Japan’s bond market stress.
Forward Industries hires former ParaFi executive to lead Solana treasury strategy
Ryan Navi will guide Forward Industries’ Solana treasury strategy as digital asset companies’ shares face steep market declines.
Bitcoin’s lack of price strength due to sheepish spot buyers: What happens next?
Bitcoin fudged the breakout to $93,000 as global TradFi markets stumbled and BTC spot investors failed to provide the necessary volume.
Vanguard’s 50M+ clients will soon have access to crypto ETFs
Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji ruled out crypto ETFs on its platform in August, but consistent demand for crypto has seemingly changed his firm’s tune.
Japan government backs 20% tax on crypto profits, on par with stocks
Japan has taken another step to reform its crypto taxation, replacing its tiered system that can reach as high as 55%.
CZ’s YZi Labs moves to take over board of flatlining BNB treasury
YZi Labs has asked CEA Industries shareholders to support its move to shake up the BNB treasury company’s board and install its pick of directors.
Ethereum devs work on ‘Secret Santa’ protocol to power privacy
A Solidity engineer proposed a protocol earlier this year using zero-knowledge proofs and transaction relayers to enable a Secret Santa-like feature on Ethereum.
BitMine buys $70M ETH while Tom Lee revises Bitcoin prediction
BitMine now holds over $10 billion in Ether, doubling down on its strategy to accumulate 5% of the supply despite being underwater on its total position.
Ethereum ICO wallet moves $120M after a decade, throws it into staking
Fears tend to mount whenever an OG crypto whale starts shifting funds, but this one used it to double down on the blockchain network.
Bollinger Bands suggest Bitcoin bottom won’t fall under $55K
A crypto analyst used Bollinger Bands and RSI data to argue Bitcoin’s bear market bottom will not pass under $55,000.
Bitcoin miner Canaan plans adaptive green-energy mining platform
Canaan has been steadily investing in renewable energy projects, with a gas-to-computing pilot in Canada and a deal to deploy miners at a wind-powered data center in Texas.
FDIC acting chair says framework for stablecoin laws coming this month
FDIC acting chair Travis Hill will inform the House Financial Services Committee that the regulator plans to propose how it will apply the GENIUS Act this month.
Ripple, major VCs back RWA platform OpenEden to scale tokenized Treasurys
OpenEden has raised an undisclosed round backed by Ripple and major institutions to expand tokenized US Treasurys.
X402 ecosystem expands as Solana becomes number-one network for payments
Solana has quietly become the busiest chain for x402 payments, clocking an all-time high $380,000 in daily volume and a 750% weekly jump.
Poland’s president vetoes strict crypto bill, says it threatens ‘freedoms of Poles’
Poland’s president vetoed a sweeping cryptocurrency bill over concerns it would stifle innovation and threaten freedoms, sparking a fierce political clash.
Bitcoin battles $50K price target as Fed adds $13.5B overnight liquidity
Bitcoin liquidity cues received a clear signal from the Fed, as the end of QT sparked the second-largest overnight liquidity injection since the COVID-19 era.
Digital asset treasury boom stalls as flows drop to $1.3B and stocks tumble
Bitcoin treasury companies drove November inflows with $1.06 billion, as Ether saw $37 million in outflows despite continued accumulation by BitMine.
Bitcoin to end four-year cycle, break out to new highs in 2026: Grayscale
Grayscale said Bitcoin’s 2025 sell-off looks like a local bottom, not a new cycle peak, with Fed policy and US crypto bills key for 2026.
Bitcoin valuation metric projects 96% chance of BTC price recovery in 2026
A similar setup in 2023 preceded a 340% Bitcoin rally, reinforcing the argument that BTC is undervalued at current prices.
RedotPay taps Ripple to roll out Nigerian naira crypto cashouts
RedotPay said users can convert cryptocurrency into Nigerian naira and receive funds directly in their local bank accounts within minutes.
Anthropic study says AI agents developed $4.6M in smart contract bugs
Commercial AI models were able to autonomously generate real-world smart contract exploits worth millions; the costs of such attacks are falling rapidly.
UK considers ban on crypto donations to political parties: Politico
The UK is reportedly considering a ban on political crypto donations as Reform UK tops the polls, raising questions about funding transparency and potential foreign influence.
Bitcoin's ‘more reliable’ RSI variant hits bear market bottom zone at $87K
Bitcoin velocity RSI produced a rare bear market bottom signal as BTC price losses sparked a return to extreme "oversold" conditions.
CZ-owned Trust Wallet debuts prediction markets starting with Myriad
Trust Wallet is the latest crypto wallet to tap into prediction markets, starting with Myriad, highlighting an increasing trend of bundled trading tools.
Bank of America backs 1%–4% crypto allocation, opens door to Bitcoin ETFs
Bank of America’s wealthiest clients will gain access to Bitcoin ETFs, while its network of over 15,000 wealth advisers can recommend crypto exposure for the first time, Yahoo reported.
Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade: Scaling rollups without breaking the core
Bitwise Onchain Solutions discusses how Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade trades big‑bang hard forks for faster, targeted changes that make the network more strategic.
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.
Bitcoin Supply Shock Possibility Just Rocketed: Some Exchanges Losing BTC En Masse
Bitcoin is seeing a substantial drop in exchange supplies, which could be a trigger for a potential surge of buying activity on the market.
CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid scales payments with new layer-2 integrations: Arbitrum + Base
CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid has added support for Arbitrum and Base, enabling faster, cheaper, and more efficient crypto payments for merchants.
Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade: Scaling rollups without breaking the core
Bitwise Onchain Solutions discusses how Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade trades big‑bang hard forks for faster, targeted changes that make the network more strategic.
Janux Therapeutics (JANX) Stock: Prostate Cancer Drug Data Sends Shares Plunging 41%
TLDR Janux Therapeutics stock crashed 41% after releasing Phase 1 trial data for JANX007, its prostate cancer treatment The drug showed partial responses in 30% of patients with progression-free survival of 7.9 to 8.9 months Analysts slashed price targets by 20-36%, citing limited patient data and questions about competitive positioning Investors worry JANX007 may struggle [...] The post Janux Therapeutics (JANX) Stock: Prostate Cancer Drug Data Sends Shares Plunging 41% appeared first on Blockonomi.
XRP Army Alert: The Signal Ripple Holders Have Been Waiting for as Cooling Phase Fades
XRP sits around $2.00 as of now, but is another rally brewing?
Most of Coinbase’s 2025 law enforcement requests came from outside US
Though the US dominated the number of requests from agencies in individual countries, Coinbase reported a modest increase in the overall number outside the country.
Former Gryphon executives to lead Trump Media, Crypto.com treasury company
The appointments come ahead of a planned SPAC merger that will create a publicly traded company dedicated to accumulating and staking Cronos’ native token.
Kalshi taps Solana to tokenize betting contracts: Report
The move could challenge other prediction platforms by providing Kalshi users with greater anonymity through tokenized buys and sales on the Solana blockchain.
Bitcoin falls to $84K: Is Japan’s bond market the culprit, or is more at play?
Bitcoin’s decline to $84,000 was driven by US dollar stablecoin concerns, a weakening global macroeconomic outlook and other factors beyond Japan’s bond market stress.
Forward Industries hires former ParaFi executive to lead Solana treasury strategy
Ryan Navi will guide Forward Industries’ Solana treasury strategy as digital asset companies’ shares face steep market declines.
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.
Bitcoin’s lack of price strength due to sheepish spot buyers: What happens next?
Bitcoin fudged the breakout to $93,000 as global TradFi markets stumbled and BTC spot investors failed to provide the necessary volume.
Vanguard’s 50M+ clients will soon have access to crypto ETFs
Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji ruled out crypto ETFs on its platform in August, but consistent demand for crypto has seemingly changed his firm’s tune.
Japan government backs 20% tax on crypto profits, on par with stocks
Japan has taken another step to reform its crypto taxation, replacing its tiered system that can reach as high as 55%.
CZ’s YZi Labs moves to take over board of flatlining BNB treasury
YZi Labs has asked CEA Industries shareholders to support its move to shake up the BNB treasury company’s board and install its pick of directors.
Ethereum devs work on ‘Secret Santa’ protocol to power privacy
A Solidity engineer proposed a protocol earlier this year using zero-knowledge proofs and transaction relayers to enable a Secret Santa-like feature on Ethereum.
BitMine buys $70M ETH while Tom Lee revises Bitcoin prediction
BitMine now holds over $10 billion in Ether, doubling down on its strategy to accumulate 5% of the supply despite being underwater on its total position.
Ethereum ICO wallet moves $120M after a decade, throws it into staking
Fears tend to mount whenever an OG crypto whale starts shifting funds, but this one used it to double down on the blockchain network.
Bollinger Bands suggest Bitcoin bottom won’t fall under $55K
A crypto analyst used Bollinger Bands and RSI data to argue Bitcoin’s bear market bottom will not pass under $55,000.
Bitcoin miner Canaan plans adaptive green-energy mining platform
Canaan has been steadily investing in renewable energy projects, with a gas-to-computing pilot in Canada and a deal to deploy miners at a wind-powered data center in Texas.
FDIC acting chair says framework for stablecoin laws coming this month
FDIC acting chair Travis Hill will inform the House Financial Services Committee that the regulator plans to propose how it will apply the GENIUS Act this month.
Ripple, major VCs back RWA platform OpenEden to scale tokenized Treasurys
OpenEden has raised an undisclosed round backed by Ripple and major institutions to expand tokenized US Treasurys.
X402 ecosystem expands as Solana becomes number-one network for payments
Solana has quietly become the busiest chain for x402 payments, clocking an all-time high $380,000 in daily volume and a 750% weekly jump.
Poland’s president vetoes strict crypto bill, says it threatens ‘freedoms of Poles’
Poland’s president vetoed a sweeping cryptocurrency bill over concerns it would stifle innovation and threaten freedoms, sparking a fierce political clash.
Bitcoin battles $50K price target as Fed adds $13.5B overnight liquidity
Bitcoin liquidity cues received a clear signal from the Fed, as the end of QT sparked the second-largest overnight liquidity injection since the COVID-19 era.
Digital asset treasury boom stalls as flows drop to $1.3B and stocks tumble
Bitcoin treasury companies drove November inflows with $1.06 billion, as Ether saw $37 million in outflows despite continued accumulation by BitMine.
Bitcoin to end four-year cycle, break out to new highs in 2026: Grayscale
Grayscale said Bitcoin’s 2025 sell-off looks like a local bottom, not a new cycle peak, with Fed policy and US crypto bills key for 2026.
Bitcoin valuation metric projects 96% chance of BTC price recovery in 2026
A similar setup in 2023 preceded a 340% Bitcoin rally, reinforcing the argument that BTC is undervalued at current prices.
RedotPay taps Ripple to roll out Nigerian naira crypto cashouts
RedotPay said users can convert cryptocurrency into Nigerian naira and receive funds directly in their local bank accounts within minutes.
Anthropic study says AI agents developed $4.6M in smart contract bugs
Commercial AI models were able to autonomously generate real-world smart contract exploits worth millions; the costs of such attacks are falling rapidly.
UK considers ban on crypto donations to political parties: Politico
The UK is reportedly considering a ban on political crypto donations as Reform UK tops the polls, raising questions about funding transparency and potential foreign influence.
Bitcoin's ‘more reliable’ RSI variant hits bear market bottom zone at $87K
Bitcoin velocity RSI produced a rare bear market bottom signal as BTC price losses sparked a return to extreme "oversold" conditions.
CZ-owned Trust Wallet debuts prediction markets starting with Myriad
Trust Wallet is the latest crypto wallet to tap into prediction markets, starting with Myriad, highlighting an increasing trend of bundled trading tools.
Bank of America backs 1%–4% crypto allocation, opens door to Bitcoin ETFs
Bank of America’s wealthiest clients will gain access to Bitcoin ETFs, while its network of over 15,000 wealth advisers can recommend crypto exposure for the first time, Yahoo reported.
Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade: Scaling rollups without breaking the core
Bitwise Onchain Solutions discusses how Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade trades big‑bang hard forks for faster, targeted changes that make the network more strategic.
Fitell Corp (FTEL) Stock: Company Announces $3 Million Buyback Program and Dividend
TLDR Fitell Corporation approved a $3 million share repurchase program on November 27, 2025, allowing buybacks over the next 24 months The Board declared an interim dividend of $0.10 per share, payable January 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 30, 2025 Fitell launched a one-time Shareholder Loyalty Program offering up to $0.15 [...] The post Fitell Corp (FTEL) Stock: Company Announces $3 Million Buyback Program and Dividend appeared first on Blockonomi.
Falcon Finance adds tokenized Mexican CETES to USDf collateral framework
Falcon Finance is widening the USDf collateral base by adding CETES, the tokenized form of Mexico’s short-term sovereign bills from Etherfuse.
Kalshi raises $1B in latest funding round, lifting valuation to $11B: NYT
Kalshi's funding boost may accelerate innovation and competition in prediction markets, potentially reshaping financial and betting landscapes. The post Kalshi raises $1B in latest funding round, lifting valuation to $11B: NYT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Anthropic: AI Agents Find $4.6M Blockchain Exploits
A new research effort from MATS and the Anthropic Fellows program shows how far these capabilities have advanced by studying how AI agents exploit smart contracts. Their work uses SCONE‑bench, a new dataset of 405 real smart contracts actually exploited between 2020 and 2025. Measuring AI Capabilities Using Real Money at Stake To understand economic […] The post Anthropic: AI Agents Find $4.6M Blockchain Exploits appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.
Coinbase Rolls Out 15% Crypto Staking Returns with Instant Withdrawal Option
TLDR Coinbase launches staking service with yields reaching 15% APY on various proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies Instant unstaking feature allows immediate withdrawals for 1% fee, eliminating traditional lock-up periods Minimum stake requirement is just $1, making crypto yields accessible to all investors Over $450 million paid in staking rewards to customers throughout 2024 Yields come from blockchain [...] The post Coinbase Rolls Out 15% Crypto Staking Returns with Instant Withdrawal Option appeared first on Blockonomi.
OpenAI Postpones ChatGPT Advertising to Focus on Platform Improvements
TLDR Sam Altman issued internal “code red” memo directing OpenAI to prioritize ChatGPT improvements Advertising rollout for ChatGPT has been postponed indefinitely Company was testing shopping-related ads and other promotional formats OpenAI choosing product refinement over immediate monetization opportunities Decision comes as competition intensifies in the artificial intelligence market OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued [...] The post OpenAI Postpones ChatGPT Advertising to Focus on Platform Improvements appeared first on Blockonomi.
Daily Market Update: Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks Face Heavy Selling Pressure
TLDR Bitcoin fell 8% on Monday from $91,000 to $84,000 as concerns about potential Japan interest rate hikes triggered market selloff MicroStrategy announced $1.44 billion cash reserve while stock dropped to 52-week low, now holds 650,000 bitcoins after adding 130 last week Coinbase down 20%, Circle down 38%, Robinhood down 16%, and MicroStrategy down 40% [...] The post Daily Market Update: Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks Face Heavy Selling Pressure appeared first on Blockonomi.
US SEC expects to roll out innovation exemption for crypto in January
The SEC's innovation exemption could accelerate US crypto adoption, potentially positioning the nation as a leader in blockchain technology. The post US SEC expects to roll out innovation exemption for crypto in January appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bank of America backs 1–4% crypto allocation, opens door to Bitcoin ETFs
Bank of America’s wealthiest clients will gain access to Bitcoin ETFs, while its network of over 15,000 wealth advisers can recommend crypto exposure for the first time, Yahoo reported.
I've Got Good Stuff Tonight About Where Bitcoin Can Hold: Jim Cramer
Jim Cramer sends teaser on possible Bitcoin price bottom, sparking community reaction.
Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Gets Upgrade as Google Cloud Backlog Hits $155B
TLDR Guggenheim raises Alphabet price target to $375 from $330, maintaining Buy rating Google Cloud backlog reaches $155 billion with 46% quarter-over-quarter growth Analyst sees $40 billion in underestimated Cloud revenue potential YouTube monetization improving while Gemini AI adoption accelerates Stock up 68% year-to-date as enterprise AI demand strengthens Alphabet just got a major vote [...] The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Gets Upgrade as Google Cloud Backlog Hits $155B appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin's ‘more reliable’ RSI variant hits bear market bottom zone at $87K
Bitcoin velocity RSI produced a rare bear market bottom signal as BTC price losses sparked a return to extreme "oversold" conditions.
CZ-owned Trust Wallet debuts prediction markets starting with Myriad
Trust Wallet is the latest crypto wallet to tap into prediction markets, starting with Myriad, highlighting an increasing trend of bundled trading tools.
Pi Network (PI) News Today: December 2nd
"PI is gearing up for something big. Stay tuned and position yourself," one X user speculated.
Price predictions 12/1: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH
Bitcoin’s negative open to December shows bears’ plan to pull BTC to the $80,000 support. Analysts are now calling for the bull market to end with a drop to $70,000 and below.
CME rekindles ETH ‘super-cycle’ debate as Ether futures volume tops Bitcoin
Ether futures overtake Bitcoin on CME as ETH volatility spikes, fueling debate over a potential Ether super-cycle amid a broader crypto market pullback.
Most of Coinbase’s 2025 law enforcement requests came from outside US
Though the US dominated the number of requests from agencies in individual countries, Coinbase reported a modest increase in the overall number outside the country.
Former Gryphon executives to lead Trump Media, Crypto.com treasury company
The appointments come ahead of a planned SPAC merger that will create a publicly traded company dedicated to accumulating and staking Cronos’ native token.
Kalshi taps Solana to tokenize betting contracts: Report
The move could challenge other prediction platforms by providing Kalshi users with greater anonymity through tokenized buys and sales on the Solana blockchain.
Bitcoin falls to $84K: Is Japan’s bond market the culprit, or is more at play?
Bitcoin’s decline to $84,000 was driven by US dollar stablecoin concerns, a weakening global macroeconomic outlook and other factors beyond Japan’s bond market stress.
Forward Industries hires former ParaFi executive to lead Solana treasury strategy
Ryan Navi will guide Forward Industries’ Solana treasury strategy as digital asset companies’ shares face steep market declines.
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.
Bitcoin’s lack of price strength due to sheepish spot buyers: What happens next?
Bitcoin fudged the breakout to $93,000 as global TradFi markets stumbled and BTC spot investors failed to provide the necessary volume.
Vanguard’s 50M+ clients will soon have access to crypto ETFs
Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji ruled out crypto ETFs on its platform in August, but consistent demand for crypto has seemingly changed his firm’s tune.