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The largest corporate Ether holder continues to buy the dip, as the industry’s most profitable traders continue to bet millions on ETH’s short-term decline.

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Legal experts are concerned that transforming ESMA into the “European SEC” may hinder the licensing of crypto and fintech in the region.

Bitcoin long-term holders lost interest in selling at $90,000, new research showed, as profitability of their BTC supply dried up.

Coinbase predicts a December recovery driven by rising global M2 liquidity and lower interest rates, but Fed Chair Powell’s remarks may limit upside, analysts say.

Gold has popped 4,000% following CFTC's approval in the 1970s, leaving Bitcoin and Ethereum with a similar scaling setup.

Western Union will roll out a “stable card” for high-inflation economies and issue its own coin as part of a multi-pillar stablecoin and digital asset strategy.

New York brokerage Clear Street, a key underwriter of the crypto-treasury boom, is planning a $10–12 billion public listing.

Bitcoin treasury firms are entering a “Darwinian phase” as equity premiums collapse, leverage turns into downside and DAT stocks flip to discounts, Galaxy warns.

The physical Bitcoin collectibles were minted when Bitcoin was trading for just $3.88 and $11.69 each, marking a massive potential return.

Strive CEO Matt Cole has urged the MSCI to “let the market decide” whether they want to include Bitcoin-holding companies in their passive investments.

Strategy CEO Phong Le said his firm raised 21 months of dividend runway in just eight days to head off investor unease.

Data from Binance points to shifting liquidity patterns and unique trader positioning that could influence the direction of Bitcoin’s next price move.

James Butterfill counters claims about Tether’s solvency, pointing to a multibillion-dollar surplus despite new criticism from Arthur Hayes and S&P Global.

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.

Bitcoin miners face record margin pressure as proxy stocks sink, Kalshi lands $1B funding and Ether derivatives volumes overtake Bitcoin on CME.

The collaboration aims to bring more than 1,000 entertainment properties onchain and establish a new framework for funding and distributing media as real-world assets.

Bitcoin’s bounce evaporated as the weekly close approaches and traders say multiple risk-off metrics point to a high correction risk for BTC. Is $100,000 by the end of 2025 possible?

Corporate Ether acquisitions declined 81% in the past three months, but the largest corporate ETH holders continued to scoop up billions of dollars in Ether.

ProCap BTC’s Jeff Park reveals how institutional flows and ETFs could shorten Bitcoin’s market cycle — with major implications heading into 2026

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.

Poland’s parliament upheld a veto on the Crypto-Asset Market Act, delaying EU-aligned regulation and deepening divisions over security and innovation.

A sentencing recommendation said that Do Kwon had caused more losses than Sam Bankman-Fried, Alex Mashinsky and Karl Sebastian Greenwood combined.

Texas is now the first US state to purchase and hold Bitcoin, but why did it act during a market pullback, and how could this move influence national crypto policy?

Bitcoin traders brought back sub-$90,000 BTC price targets amid ongoing weakness after a rejection at the yearly open capped potential upside.

As the gap between spot bitcoin price and the power law widens, investors are left questioning whether mean reversion is coming or if another cornerstone model is approaching its end.

Mass adoption doesn't happen when crypto enthusiasts start using the technology: it happens when your grandma does it without even realizing it, argues Uplink co-founder Carlos Lei.

Shares in the company fell more than 50% this week as the merger approval went forward.

Alchemy co-founder and president Joe Lau said stablecoin adoption is exploding as banks, fintechs and payment platforms push beyond the USDT/USDC exchange era.

The rally is driven by speculation that a final verdict could bring clarity to the project, as well as technical factors like token burns.

Prior to MiCA, euro-denominated stablecoins' market cap contracted by 48% in the year leading up to June 2024.

The turn in crowd mood comes after a two-month slide of roughly 31%, leaving the token vulnerable to further downside if risk appetite weakens across majors.

A stronger yen typically coincides with de-risking across macro portfolios, and that dynamic could tighten liquidity conditions that recently helped bitcoin rebound from November’s lows.

The bank is owned by billionaire Andy Beal, a major supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.

The IMF released a report that campaigns in favor of CBDCs and warns against the risk stablecoins represent, sparking criticism among crypto experts.

The White House's new National Security Strategy emphasizes increased global fiscal expansion and military spending.

Hedera's token retreats despite fresh institutional product speculation driving broader altcoin momentum.

The collapse of Do Kwon's Terraform project caused losses that surpassed those by Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX, Celsius and OneCoin combined, the prosecutors argued.

With the acquisition, Paribu gains regulatory foothold in Bahrain and Dubai and access to the region's fast-growing crypto user base.

VanEck’s Matthew Sigel argues MARA’s valuation looks expensive when adjusted for its leverage and capital structure.

Digital-asset treasury plays that once traded at big premiums have fallen back toward net asset value.

One possible solution is a new kind of stablecoin whose value is pegged to a real-world, physical stockpile of gold, argues Algoz’ Stephen Wundke.

Authorities across Europe took down a massive crypto fraud and laundering network tied to fake investment platforms, deepfake ads and call-center operations.

Lower adjusted net asset value multiple means Strategy can no longer issue equity at a premium, threatening its long-term plan to accumulate more bitcoin, analyst Brett Knoblauch wrote.

Softer than expected private inflation data did spark some hope that the Friday decline could reverse.

A lawmaker in Indiana introduced legislation that would broaden access to Bitcoin and crypto exposure for savers in the Midwestern state.

Federal prosecutors reserved the right to pursue up to 12 years for Terra founder Do Kwon in an August plea deal. Now, they’re seeking that maximum.

The scheme enabled overseas DPRK operatives to access sensitive government systems through fraudulent IT jobs.

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

The installation at Art Basel is framed as a critique of algorithmic control, merging machine perception with on-chain “memories.”

Spot crypto trading is now cleared to go live with any CFTC-registered exchange, bringing down another barrier to institutional adoption.

In a new report, the anti-smuggling agency warns stablecoins like USDT are replacing hawala networks in transnational criminal operations.

Options data show Ethereum traders are less bearish than Bitcoin’s after recent network upgrades and improving macro uncertainty.

Analysts argue this could mean institutional investors are continuing to unwind leveraged positions and basis trades.

Regulators launch probe months after Italy's central bank warned that crypto's mainstream integration poses systemic financial dangers.

The EU Commission’s probe excludes Italy, where the country's competition authority is already pursuing separate proceedings against Meta.

Markets are hedging a Fed misstep, driving gold and silver higher while Bitcoin lags as traders reassess risk.

A federal judge rejected OpenAI’s bid to limit discovery, directing the company to produce de-identified user logs central to the case.

Stablecoins have the potential to broaden individuals’ access to financial services, but that may come at the cost of central banks, per IMF.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse thinks Bitcoin will be trading at $180,000 at the close of 2026, nearly double the current price.

Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on where Bitcoin and Ethereum are headed next, plus odds of another major liquidation event.

Solana and Base are now connected thanks to a new bridge secured by Chainlink's interoperability protocol and crypto exchange Coinbase.

Alien’s privacy-focused decentralized app verifies users without storing biometrics or government IDs. Here's how it works.

The manifesto argues for a future in which AI and humans will converge biologically, chemically, and surgically in a new form of humanity.

Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham described the move as unprecedented.

An IT worker claims he "vibe coded" a phishing page via AI to unmask a would-be scammer in Delhi, prompting panicked pleas for mercy.

After Strategy established a $1.44 billion cash reserve and said it may need to sell Bitcoin, TD Cowen has lowed its MSTR price target.

DigFinex shareholder Christopher Harborne donated $11.4 million to Reform UK, the largest ever gift to a UK political party by a living donor.

A new taskforce is using drones and sensors to find power thieves, after 14,000 illicit mining operations have been uncovered over five years.

Crypto majors traded slightly higher, with ETH leading gains post-Fusaka as BTC rose 1% to $93,000, ETH jumped 4% to $3,190, and BNB and SOL each added 1% to reach $909 and $143, respectively. Among top movers, ZEC (+10%), TAO (+8%), and DASH (+6%) outperformed. Large ETH holders resumed sizeable spot purchases following Monday’s liquidations, suggesting renewed institutional dip-buying. At the Dealbook Summit, Brian Armstrong noted that “top banks” are partnering with Coinbase on pilots for stablecoins, custody, and trading. BlackRock released its 2026 outlook with a risk-on tilt, maintaining an overweight position in U.S. equities and highlighting AI and

Twenty One Capital is set to begin trading as XXI on the New York Stock Exchange on December 9, launching with $4 billion worth of Bitcoin.

Decrypt's daily crypto news recap with @tyler_did_it. Your crypto round-up for December 4th 2025

Southeast Asian nations are ramping up enforcement as illegal mining operations drain power grids and bankroll cybercrime networks.

The investment giant is pointing to AI and digital assets like stablecoins as big forces driving change and growth in the economy.

Solana ETFs saw a record $32M outflow as 21Shares' fund bled $42M, contradicting a $321M on-chain capital influx to the network.

The Seattle-based Bitcoin ATM operator faces revocation of its license after allegedly claiming unredeemed customer vouchers as income.

Crypto majors are sharply higher, climbing 6–10% following Vanguard’s crypto debut and supportive commentary from Bank of America, with BTC up 6% to $92,900, ETH up 9% to $3,070, BNB up 7% to $899, and SOL up 10% to $142. Among top movers, SUI gained 24%, PENGU 19%, and LINK 18%. Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade is scheduled to launch today, aiming to improve mainnet ingestion of L2 data and reduce rollup costs to enhance scalability. Bank of America is now recommending a 1–4% crypto allocation for clients across Merrill Lynch and the Private Bank. On the corporate front, Kraken has agreed

Your Decrypt daily recap with @tyler_did_it for December 3rd 2025 Today’s headlines: BTC jumps back above $92K, BlackRock bullish on tokenized assets, Kalshi raise $11B, & more

Today’s headlines: The latest on Vanguard ETFs, Coinbase lawsuit, Strategy $1.44B reserve, & more. This is Decrypt's Daily Recap with host @Tyler_Did_It. Your crypto round-up for December 2nd 2025

Crypto majors are green and reversing yesterday’s selloff, with BTC up 2% at $87,400, ETH flat at $2,820, BNB up 2% at $842, and SOL up 2% at $129. Among top movers, Fartcoin (+14%), SPX (+12%), and PUMP (+9%) led gains. Vanguard announced it will begin allowing trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform, ending its long-standing opposition. Coinbase leadership and Marc Andreessen were sued over an alleged years-long insider-trading scheme. Ripple secured a payments license in Singapore and expanded XRP and RLUSD payment services there. Vitalik Buterin warned that shifting Zcash governance toward token-based voting

Crypto majors are green and reversing yesterday’s selloff, with BTC up 2% at $87,400, ETH flat at $2,820, BNB up 2% at $842, and SOL up 2% at $129. Among top movers, Fartcoin (+14%), SPX (+12%), and PUMP (+9%) led gains. Vanguard announced it will begin allowing trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform, ending its long-standing opposition. Coinbase leadership and Marc Andreessen were sued over an alleged years-long insider-trading scheme. Ripple secured a payments license in Singapore and expanded XRP and RLUSD payment services there. Vitalik Buterin warned that shifting Zcash governance toward token-based voting

Prediction markets represent a "new way of combining social expression with digital footprint and value," Trust Wallet CEO Eowyn Chen tells Decrypt, as they launch the first natively integrated in-wallet prediction markets with Myriad.

Crypto majors slid sharply, reversing all of last week’s gains, with BTC down 6% to $85,800, ETH down 6% to $2,820, BNB falling 7% to $822, and SOL dropping 7% to $127. Among top movers, MYX (+15%) and JST (+4%) led the market. More than $650 million in positions were liquidated over the past day, including $580 million in longs after BTC dipped below $86,000. ZEC suffered the steepest decline among major tokens, falling 20% to $355 and 35% on the week. Meanwhile, Tether founder Paolo Ardoino again addressed the latest wave of Tether FUD, reiterating that the company is

Crypto majors were slightly red, with BTC down 1% at $86,600 and ETH down 1% at $2,910, while BNB gained 1% to $856 and SOL held steady at $136. Among top movers, MON (+24%), SPX (+13%), and IP (+7%) led the market. In policy and institutional developments, Texas launched its Bitcoin reserve with a $5 million purchase of BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, marking the first deployment of its approved $10 million BTC budget. U.S. Bank completed a test of issuing a proprietary stablecoin on the Stellar network, and MoonPay secured a New York trust charter, joining firms like Coinbase and Ripple

Crypto majors rallied alongside a broad market surge, with BTC up 2% to $87,400, ETH up 4% to $2,920, BNB up 1% to $850, and SOL up 5% to $136, while KAS (+22%), ENA (+13%), and SUI (+11%) led the day’s top movers. The NASDAQ jumped 2.7% as stocks such as GOOG (+6%) and TSLA (+7%) posted strong gains. In policy and industry developments, the White House launched the “Genesis Mission,” described as a Manhattan Project–style initiative for AI, and Binance along with CZ faced new accusations of enabling crypto transactions for Hamas. Kraken hinted at a debit card debut

Crypto majors rallied alongside a broad market surge, with BTC up 2% to $87,400, ETH up 4% to $2,920, BNB up 1% to $850, and SOL up 5% to $136, while KAS (+22%), ENA (+13%), and SUI (+11%) led the day’s top movers. The NASDAQ jumped 2.7% as stocks such as GOOG (+6%) and TSLA (+7%) posted strong gains. In policy and industry developments, the White House launched the “Genesis Mission,” described as a Manhattan Project–style initiative for AI, and Binance along with CZ faced new accusations of enabling crypto transactions for Hamas. Kraken hinted at a debit card debut

Crypto majors slipped slightly after the weekend rally cooled, with BTC down 1% at $86,000, ETH down 1% at $2,800, BNB down 1% at $840, and SOL down 1% at $129. Among top movers, CC (+12%), XDC (+3%), and AAVE (+3%) led gains. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has remained in Extreme Fear for 12 consecutive days. Coinbase acquired Tensor’s Vector dot Fun team, transferring the TNSR token to the foundation. Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated BTC fortune fell by roughly $41 billion during Friday’s selloff. Zcash developers outlined preparations for future quantum threats, claiming ZEC’s protocol design and upgrade paths

Btc: 81.6k (-11%) | btc.D: 58.8% (-0.5%). Eth: 2665 (-12%) | bnb: 800 (-11%) | sol: 123 (-13%). Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw significant outflows, with broader crypto markets falling sharply as strong jobs data reduced expectations for interest-rate cuts. Bitcoin’s technicals weakened, with RSI hitting a three-year low and the price hovering only slightly above a major strategy’s average entry level. Major holders were reported to be selling, including a long-term wallet unloading $1.4 billion in BTC and another entity selling 10,000 ETH to support a share buyback. Institutions faced pressure as well, with concerns that certain digital-asset-related companies

Lynq CEO Jerald David unpacks the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets, while highlighting how Lynq is building trusted infrastructure for institutions moving into the crypto space that seeks to mitigate risk.

Polytrade announced that it has joined the Integra Consortium as the Lead Development Anchor, marking […]

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If USDT is supposedly “fragile,” why are traders and institutions relying on it more than ever?

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A crowded perp market hasn’t slowed the network's grip... but sentiment has.

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XRP price strengthens as liquidity tightens and buyers push toward a breakout.

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Heavyweights under pressure: Why institutional moves are key for BTC.

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This is similar to past setups that was followed up by altcoin expansions.

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PIPPIN rallies with fresh strength as buyers overwhelm supply and push momentum higher.

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After October’s flash crash, Bitcoin plunged more than 30% and broke below the key $100k […]

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LUNC's bullish momentum is strong, but sellers reject near July’s highs.

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ETH is trading differently than traditional tech stocks.

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Dogecoin price to $1? Probably when BTC hits $500,000. With this price milestone perceived as […]

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