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Crypto oversight in US tightens as CFTC and FDIC leadership near confirmation
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- Posted on December 12, 2025
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Mike Selig is positioned to replace Acting Chair Caroline Pham at the CFTC if confirmed. The CFTC has already expanded crypto oversight through collateral approvals and spot trading permissions. Travis Hill’s confirmation would formalise his interim role at the FDIC and continue crypto-friendly banking policies. Crypto regulation in the United States is entering a more […]
Crypto overview: Markets calm as $4.3B in BTC and ETH options expire
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- Posted on December 12, 2025
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Over $4.3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options will expire today, December 12. BTC trades above $92,300, with a maximum pain level at around $90,000. Data shows balanced calls and puts, signaling a cautious stance among traders. Cryptocurrencies remained elevated on Friday as Bitcoin recovered from post-FOMC retracements. While most tokens trade below their key […]
Satoshi Nakamoto statue arrives at NYSE in major crypto culture shift
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- Posted on December 11, 2025
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Satoshi Nakamoto statue arrives at NYSE, marking crypto’s growing Wall Street acceptance. Artwork joins global series as Bitcoin’s history and mainstream adoption gain symbolic recognition. Institutional embrace of Bitcoin accelerates as public entities hold over 3.7M BTC. The New York Stock Exchange has become the latest home for Valentina Picozzi’s “disappearing” Satoshi Nakamoto statue, signalling […]
Silk Road crypto activity resurfaces as dormant Bitcoin wallets move again
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- Posted on December 10, 2025
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Silk Road-tagged wallets sent $3.14 million in Bitcoin across 176 transfers this week. The transactions are the most significant Silk Road-linked activity in five years. The wallets sent funds to a new address beginning with bc1qn. Silk Road-linked cryptocurrency activity has resurfaced, drawing attention to long-quiet Bitcoin wallets connected to the darknet marketplace. The movement […]
Crypto ETFs diverge: Bitcoin suffers $60M outflows; ETH, SOL, XRP funds in green
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- Posted on December 9, 2025
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BTC ETFs recorded $60.48M withdrawals on December 8. Ethereum funds extended their latest momentum with $35.49M inflows. XRP and Solana ETFs ended yesterday with gains amid prevailing demand. The digital tokens space remains choppy ahead of the December 10 Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. Crypto exchange-traded funds, which have become vital in gauging institutional […]
Argentina moves to reshape crypto rules as banks prepare for Bitcoin services
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- Posted on December 8, 2025
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A new framework would allow trading, custody, and approved coins. Banks must follow strict KYC, AML, and CNV regulations. High inflation has pushed people toward Bitcoin and stablecoins. Argentina is preparing for a major shift in how its financial system treats digital assets, with regulators working on a plan that could allow banks to offer […]
CoinDCX data reveals India’s rising appetite for diversified digital assets
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- Posted on December 4, 2025
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CoinDCX users now hold an average of five tokens, up from two to three previously. Women investors doubled year on year with broader diversification trends. Millennials remain the dominant user base as the average age rises to 32. Indian crypto investors are showing a stronger preference for diversified digital asset portfolios, marking an early shift […]
Bitget and Chorus One expand Monad staking access in emerging markets
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- Posted on December 4, 2025
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The collaboration follows the launch of the Monad mainnet in November 2025. Chorus One secures more than $3.5 billion across 30 blockchains. More than $6 million was staked during the first week of the programme. Chorus One has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Bitget to expand access to Monad staking at a global scale. The collaboration […]
BTC staking platform Babylon teams up with Aave for Bitcoin-backed DeFi insurance
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- Posted on December 3, 2025
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Babylon and Aave partner to enable native BTC as collateral for DeFi lending. BTC can now back decentralised insurance pools, earning yield if unused. Users retain full control of their Bitcoin while accessing DeFi liquidity. In a groundbreaking move for the decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Bitcoin staking platform Babylon has announced a partnership with Aave, […]
Glassnode report reveals Bitcoin’s growing stability amid ETF activity and RWA expansion
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- Posted on December 3, 2025
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Bitcoin’s 2025 cycle shows rising institutional flows, lower volatility, and deeper liquidity. Tokenized real-world assets surge to $24 billion, boosting institutional adoption and on-chain activity. ETFs reshape Bitcoin liquidity as stablecoins remain key rails in a more mature digital asset market. Bitcoin’s latest cycle is developing under a very different market structure, with data from […]
Vanguard reverses course, opens door to Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs
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- Posted on December 2, 2025
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Vanguard now allows clients to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs. XRP ETFs have seen $756M inflows in 11 days, with no outflows recorded. Goldman and other firms are boosting crypto exposure alongside Vanguard. In a dramatic shift that signals growing acceptance of digital assets by mainstream finance, Vanguard has opened its brokerage platform […]
Crypto market mixed as Bitcoin tests $93K, Ethereum and XRP hit major resistance
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- Posted on November 28, 2025
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Bitcoin price rose to near $93,000 on Friday before sell-off pressure resumed. Ethereum and XRP also climbed but faced key hurdles around $3,000 and $2.25. Sentiment remains downbeat across the crypto market despite notable gains for a few top altcoins. The cryptocurrency market continued to witness a mixed outing on Friday, with Bitcoin retesting the […]
Amundi, Europe’s biggest asset manager, tokenises money market fund on Ethereum
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- Posted on November 28, 2025
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Amundi launches first tokenised money market fund on Ethereum. The tokenised MMF operates via a hybrid model with blockchain and traditional access. Blockchain enables 24/7 trading, instant execution, and transparent records. European asset management giant Amundi has taken a major step into the digital finance era by launching the first tokenised share of its AMUNDI […]
Texas buys $5mn BTC ETF, pushes for Bitcoin reserve plan
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- Posted on November 26, 2025
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The state legislation sets aside $10 million for Bitcoin accumulation. Texas is preparing a formal tender to choose a custodian for the reserve. New Hampshire authorised a Bitcoin reserve and approved a $100 million Bitcoin bond. Texas is moving ahead with one of the most ambitious state-level crypto strategies in the country as it begins […]
Strategy ramps up capital mix shift as Bitcoin-focused funding model expands
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- Posted on November 25, 2025
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The company used common equity, preferred equity, and convertible debt this year. Preferred equity became a major part of the 2025 structure. Structured offerings included STRF, STRC, STRE, STRK, and STRD. Strategy has entered 2025 with a funding approach that looks markedly different from its previous cycle, using a wider mix of securities to accelerate […]






