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The pilot program allows futures commission merchants to accept Bitcoin, Ether and USDC for margin collateral, provided strict reporting criteria are followed.

While crypto offers banks an opportunity to generate new sources of revenue, Fitch warns it could bring risks that could lead to rating revisions.

Bitcoin's rejection at the short-term range highs was caused by macroeconomic uncertainty, liquidations and stagnant spot ETF flows. Will clearer signals from the US economy boost BTC volumes?

Improving retail crypto and TradFi investor sentiment align with a recent uptick in Bitcoin price, but sell orders and short positions in the $93,000 range threaten to cap the rally.

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.

Speaking in Abu Dhabi, the Strategy chairman said nations could use Bitcoin reserves and tokenized credit markets to offer regulated accounts with higher yields.

CoreWeave plans a $2 billion convertible note offering as it scales AI infrastructure, following a yearlong pursuit of Core Scientific for added power capacity.

The Terraform Labs co-founder could face up to 40 years in prison in South Korea, but a judge questioned whether the country would ignore his US sentence.

The USDT-powered network launches with support from Bitfinex, Hack VC, Tether executives and other investors following a $28 million seed round.

The Financial Conduct Authority asked for companies linked to digital assets to weigh in on policy proposals in February and March 2026.

Luke Judges highlights how XRP Ledger’s tech and developer tools could take cues from Solana to stay competitive among layer-1 networks.

Grayscale argues Bitcoin’s market structure has evolved beyond the old four-year rhythm. Institutional flows and macro dynamics have reshaped BTC’s price behavior.

ADGM’s recognition of USDT as an accepted fiat-referenced token lets licensed companies offer regulated custody, marking a step for stablecoins in the UAE.

Discover safe ways to give crypto in 2025. Learn about gift cards, exchanges, hardware wallets and essential security and tax guidance.

The fund, if approved by the SEC, would give BlackRock investors indirect exposure to staked Ether, one of the industry’s first following the 2024 approval of spot Ether ETFs.

Bitcoin failed to successfully retest the yearly open after US sell-side pressure reentered to start the week, keeping volatility firmly in control.

Ripple’s $500 million raise shows its post-SEC shift is working, as Wall Street piles in under a deal reportedly offering rare protections and guaranteed returns.

Singapore’s MAS has widened Ripple’s MPI license scope, enabling regulated token services, end-to-end payments and major growth across Asia-Pacific.

Brevis has launched ProverNet, a ZK-proof marketplace where provers can earn by computing proofs and apps can buy proving capacity.

XRP analysts highlighted the potential to rebound to $2.65 as institutional demand increased and derivatives traders flipped bullish.

Michael Saylor said that he pitched Bitcoin as “digital capital” to wealth funds and banks, calling it the foundation for a new yield-bearing credit asset class.

Launched in 2023, the SEC probe into Ondo’s tokenized RWAs and ONDO token ended without charges, signaling a regulatory reset for onchain assets.

JP Mullin urged OM token holders to withdraw from OKX, alleging the exchange had not communicated with Mantra about the incoming token migration, resulting in inaccurate dates.

Many analysts say BTC’s rebound is a bull trap, warning its price could fall to as low as $40,000 over the coming months.

Binance suspended an employee and alerted authorities after an internal probe found the staffer allegedly used insider information to publish a post from an official account.

A breakout above $2.11 is needed to trigger momentum towards higher resistance levels, while failure to hold $2.00 could lead to a retest of $1.95.

QCP notes participation has collapsed while Polymarket sees a shallow easing path, putting the focus on guidance and cross central bank signals.

Acting Chair Caroline Pham has unveiled a first-of-its-kind U.S. program to permit tokenized collateral in derivatives markets, citing "clear guardrails" for firms.

BTC's relative weakness compared to stocks points to tepid spot demand, making the largest crypto vulnerable to macro volatility, Bitfinex analysts said.

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould spoke at an industry event in Washington, arguing that the OCC won't resist crypto because of banker complaints.

Canada’s tax agency says legal gaps limit its ability to track crypto-related income as it recovers $100 million through audits and pushes for tighter regulation.

Internet Computer rose, keeping the price above the $3.40 support zone, with early session volume spikes failing to produce a sustained breakout.

Though remaining sharply higher than their IPO price, shares have struggled over the past six months, losing 50%.

'Hybrid finance' is taking hold as traditional institutions tokenize funds and deposits on public blockchains.

CoinDesk presents our annual list of the most influential individuals in crypto this year.

Argentina’s central bank is reportedly drafting new rules to allow banks to offer customers digital asset-related services as early as April 2026.

The platform aims to make locked Solana staking positions tradable via an onchain marketplace.

Without the turnaround of Donald Trump on crypto, the road toward a U.S. governmental embrace of the new technology would likely have been a steeper climb.

Rep. French Hill's name may or may not end up on any of the final legislation that becomes crypto law in the U.S., but he was the one driving it forward.

Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump — kicking off a wave of pardons among some of the crypto industry’s biggest names.

The White House AI and Crypto Czar was one of the first, and most prominent, Silicon Valley representatives to be named to a major role in Trump’s new administration.

The Tennessee Republican sponsored the first piece of stablecoin legislation to become a U.S. law.

This was the firm's largest weekly haul in more than a month; the company also increased its cash holdings to $1 billion.

The company framed the move, happening in early 2026, as a planned sunset.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) rose 6.5% and Aave (AAVE) jumped 6.4%, leading the index higher over the weekend.

Stablecoin issuer Tether has joined an $81 million round as humanoid robotics draws increasing investor interest.

The CFTC has introduced a pilot allowing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to be used as margin, while updating rules to support tokenized assets.

Markets open in green after a week of recovery, but the movement isn't enough to call it bullish yet. The death cross looms large over both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Crypto exchange Binance has disciplined an employee after they used a brand account to promote the launch of a meme coin they helped create.

Investment firm BlackRock filed the S-1 registration statement for a new Ethereum staking ETF, ETHB, separate from its existing ETHA fund.

Ondo Finance said that tokenization’s future looks brighter in the U.S. following the SEC’s closure of a years-long probe into its business.

A GitHub script that disables Copilot, Recall, and other AI components in Windows 11 is going viral, echoing ongoing concerns about Microsoft’s push.

Bitcoin ETFs capture $352 million as bearish bets retreat, hinting investor pessimism may have reached its low point.

Ethereum is up nearly 11% on the week, and top ETH treasury firm BitMine is still adding to its $12 billion stash.

As part of the newly announced strategy, the UK will host an Illicit Finance Summit next year focused on enhancing international cooperation.

Strategy unveiled its largest Bitcoin purchase in over 100 days, but the company's stock price was little changed on Monday.

Zooko Wilcox consulted with new anonymous phone service Phreeli on implementing a zero-knowledge proof system to preserve user privacy.

Does this mean we're going to run back the 2021 digital art mania kicked off after Beeple's last viral moment?

The financial services company is growing its product suite as it looks to push deeper into global crypto markets.

Robinhood is buying a local brokerage and crypto firm as the country tightens digital finance rules and remains a leading crypto market.

The move underscores Coinbase’s view of India as a long-term growth market, despite policy uncertainty in the near term.

Bitcoin is edging higher ahead of the Fed’s final rate decision and a key jobs report, extending its rebound as thin liquidity persists.

ZKsync is retiring its original Lite network, formalizing a shift toward ZKsync Era and the ZK Stack as activity on the legacy rollup fades.

Accessibility isn’t the only factor shaping a wave of tokenized assets, according to Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo.

Myriad's prediction market ecosystem enables you to make predictions using USDC. Here’s how to get set up and start using it.

Ric Edelman isn’t budging from the Bitcoin investment strategies he urged six months ago, even as BTC lingers far from record-breaking heights.

Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo delves into the nuances of tokenization, from its potential benefits to the industry's failed experiments.

At a loss for what to buy the crypto fan in your life this festive season? Look no further than Decrypt’s holiday gift guide.

Academic literature finds that during periods of economic stress, correlations and spillovers between cryptocurrencies and equities spike.

Postal: Bullet Paradise has been scrapped and the developer is shutting down after gamers claimed the trailer used generative AI assets.

Cantor Fitzgerald analysts significantly lowered their price target for Strategy (MSTR) shares, while reiterating an “Overweight” rating.

Bitcoin is back below the $90,000 mark as Ethereum flirts with another dip below $3,000—all while major stock indices stay green.

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

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

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

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

raders push ZEC upward, but on-chain flows tell a different story.

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The CFTC has approved a pilot that lets regulated firms use digital assets such as BTC, ETH and USDC as collateral in derivatives trading.

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ENA’s outflows and whale orders hint at a setup traders may not want to ignore.

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Bitcoin For Corporations is calling on MSCI to scrap a proposed digital-asset exclusion rule, warning that up to 39 operating companies could face removal from major global indexes

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2Z rally comes with a warning from market bears.

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Miners on the frontline: Gauging BTC’s next move.

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XRP tightens as buyers counter whale pressure and momentum builds for a breakout.

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Cardano’s ADA has spent several years being labelled as a “ghost chain,” but with a […]

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Options traders pile into $100K–$115K calls,

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Ethereum’s base-layer fees continue to decline, but stable TVL and growing L2 activity suggest that activity hasn't dropped on the network.

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DOGE weakens as inflows rise and activity falls, pushing the memecoin toward a critical support level.

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