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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a plan to address the potential threat of quantum computers breaking current cryptography. The concern is that quantum computers could crack the private keys protecting crypto wallets, although current estimates suggest this is unlikely to happen before 2030, with a median estimate closer to 2040. Buterin's plan includes potentially rolling back the Ethereum blockchain in an emergency, freezing accounts, and encouraging users to migrate to quantum-resistant smart contract wallets. Currently, Ethereum is considered safe, but upgrades are needed to protect against future quantum computing threats. Meanwhile, spot Ethereum ETFs have experienced significant outflows recently. Ethereum is currently trading around $2,829, attempting to hold above its support zone and potentially retest the $3,000 resistance level. Bitcoin Hyper, a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, has raised over $28.8 million in its presale.

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Goldman Sachs is set to acquire Innovator Capital Management for $2 billion, a move that will significantly expand Goldman Sachs' presence in the crypto ETF market. The acquisition, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, will add $28 billion in assets under supervision and 159 ETFs to Goldman Sachs' portfolio, positioning them among the top 10 ETF providers globally. Innovator Capital Management is known for its defined-outcome ETFs, which aim to limit downside risk while capping upside potential. This acquisition comes after Goldman Sachs held over $2 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs by the end of 2024. Other Wall Street firms are also showing increased interest in crypto, with Morgan Stanley advising clients to allocate a portion of their portfolios to crypto and Citigroup planning to launch crypto custody services by 2026. A key element of the acquisition is Innovator's QBF ETF, which provides structured exposure to Bitcoin while limiting quarterly losses to 20%.

The article discusses five stocks that analysts are recommending for December due to their growth potential in technology and clean energy. NVIDIA, a leader in AI chips, has an 80% market share with data center revenue up 94% to $30.8 billion and analysts are setting a price target of $248. Amazon's AWS cloud revenue reached $28.8 billion, growing 20%, and Prime has 200 million subscribers. Tesla's stock has gained 25% in 2024 and energy storage jumped 50% to 9.4 GWh quarterly, but analysts have mixed ratings. Palantir has climbed 150% due to AI platform growth but trades at a high P/E ratio with conflicting analyst opinions. First Solar has a 20 GW backlog and is expanding U.S. solar manufacturing with support from the IRA.

Tom Lee of Fundstrat predicts a year-end rally for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. He attributes this to the Federal Reserve's expected shift towards looser monetary policy, including ending Quantitative Tightening, which historically boosts markets. Lee also notes that November's market drop eliminated excessive leverage in the crypto market, setting the stage for a more stable uptrend. Additionally, he points to the historical trend of strong December performance in both stocks and crypto, driven by fund managers seeking to catch up on performance.

The CoinDesk 20 index, which tracks the performance of the top digital assets, has increased in value. Within this index, NEAR Protocol's NEAR token experienced a gain of 8.2%. This indicates that NEAR performed better than many other cryptocurrencies included in the CoinDesk 20 during this period.

Bank of America has given its wealth advisors the go-ahead to recommend that clients allocate up to 4% of their portfolios to Bitcoin. This decision allows financial advisors at the bank to actively suggest Bitcoin investments to their clients as part of a broader investment strategy. The new guidance provides a framework for advisors to discuss and potentially incorporate Bitcoin into clients' investment plans, with a cap on the percentage of the total portfolio that can be dedicated to the cryptocurrency.

Franklin Templeton's XRPZ ETF is experiencing a significant premium, with its XRP holdings valued at $107.08 million while its net asset value (NAV) is reported at $78.67 million. This difference of 36% occurs because demand for the ETF shares has outpaced the creation of new shares. While the broader ETF market is recovering, Ripple ETFs have seen continuous positive inflows since mid-November. However, 21Shares postponed its US listing, and CoinShares withdrew applications for three ETFs. The price of XRP has decreased by more than 8% in the last week. The reduction in open interest on XRP futures markets suggests traders are unwinding long positions, and liquidations reached $5.5 million. The combined holdings from issuers like Bitwise, Grayscale, and Canary Capital now total $756.26 million.

The article asserts that Bitcoin's price is unlikely to fall below $50,000 for the remainder of its current market cycle. No specific reasoning or supporting data is provided within the context of the given information.

Russia is expanding its digital ruble pilot program, with over 20 banks participating and over 90,000 transactions conducted by around 2,500 users. The central bank is gradually increasing the number of participants and services offered. The full-scale launch is scheduled for September 1, 2026, when major banks must support digital ruble operations. Testing is now including annexed Crimea and involving budget payments, aiming to improve transparency in government spending. The Federal Treasury will start accepting payments in digital rubles from January 1. While President Putin is pushing for wide implementation, the central bank anticipates the primary benefits will be for the public sector and the overall economy, not necessarily individual consumers.

Arca's CIO Jeff Dorman describes the current crypto market downturn as unusual because it's happening even though the broader financial markets are doing well and typical negative crypto concerns haven't materialized. He points out that while stocks, credit, and precious metals are hitting new highs due to anticipated Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts and strong economic activity, crypto is declining despite factors like MicroStrategy not selling its Bitcoin, Tether appearing solvent, and no hawkish moves from the Fed. Dorman suggests the selling pressure might be coming from traditional finance investors who are reducing their crypto holdings within broader portfolios. He notes that crypto-native buyers are exhausted and Wall Street firms aren't yet fully participating, possibly due to barriers in seamlessly integrating crypto into their existing systems. The total crypto market capitalization is currently $2.9 trillion.

Ethereum is struggling to maintain its value, currently trading around $2,805 after a 6% drop in the last day. It's having trouble breaking past the $3,000 mark. A key factor is that long-term holders of Ethereum, who usually keep their assets for a long time, have been selling off some of their holdings since early November, putting downward pressure on the price. While this group's Ethereum supply has decreased, there are signs of new investors entering the market, with a significant increase in new addresses created on the network in the past week. For Ethereum to recover and move higher, this new demand needs to continue to offset the selling pressure from the long-term holders. Ethereum's price is likely to fluctuate between $2,814 and $3,000 in the near future as it tries to find a clear direction. If enough new investors keep coming in, Ethereum could potentially break through the $3,000 barrier and move toward higher price targets.

Cantor Fitzgerald, a major Wall Street financial firm, has invested $1.28 million in a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). This information comes from a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The investment signals a move by a traditional financial institution into the cryptocurrency market, specifically targeting Solana-related investment products. This indicates institutional interest in Solana and its potential within the broader digital asset space.

Janux Therapeutics' stock price plummeted 41% after the release of Phase 1 trial data for its prostate cancer drug, JANX007. The data showed a 30% partial response rate in patients, with progression-free survival ranging from 7.9 to 8.9 months. Analysts subsequently reduced their price targets for the stock by 20-36%, citing concerns about limited patient data and how JANX007 would compete with Novartis' Pluvicto, which has demonstrated better results. Pluvicto showed a 49% response rate and 11.6 months progression-free survival. Despite the stock drop, Wall Street analysts maintain a Strong Buy rating for Janux, with an average price target suggesting significant upside potential. Investors are awaiting further data and clarification on the company's strategy.

A crypto analyst, CW, suggests that XRP might be nearing a price bottom and potential rally. The analysis is based on XRP's spot volume which has cooled off after a period of high activity and market turbulence since October. Historically, low spot volume has indicated an oversold condition and price bottom for XRP. The analyst points to the continuous listing of new XRP ETFs and increasing global liquidity as potential catalysts for future price growth. XRP ETFs have performed better than some other crypto ETFs since mid-November. Currently, XRP is trading slightly above the $2.00 level, and while it's still down for the year, Ripple has had its best year to date.

The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, has vetoed the country's Crypto-Asset Market Act, a bill designed to regulate cryptocurrencies. The President's office stated the bill threatened the freedoms of Polish citizens and lacked proper safeguards, particularly a clause allowing authorities to block crypto firm websites. This decision has sparked controversy, with the crypto community praising the veto as a win for the market. Government officials, including the Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, have criticized the move, claiming the President is responsible for potential market abuses and investor losses. They argue that regulation is necessary to protect consumers, with one official noting that 20% of clients are already losing money in the crypto market due to abuses. Supporters of the veto argue that existing failures to pursue scammers are the issue, and that the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), set to take effect July 1, 2026, will provide investor protections anyway. The President also cited the bills excessive length, complexity and high supervisory fees as reasons for the veto, suggesting it would drive crypto businesses to other countries like the Czech Republic, Lithuania, or Malta.

According to an analyst, altcoins are behaving differently than they typically do during a Bitcoin price crash. The article highlights that, instead of uniformly falling in value alongside Bitcoin as they usually do, some altcoins are maintaining or even increasing in value while Bitcoin's price decreases. This is unusual market behavior, indicating a potential shift in how altcoins are responding to Bitcoin's volatility.

The article highlights the increasing importance of crypto projects that have real-world utility, specifically those supporting payments, gaming, and creator monetization. It notes that XRP has demonstrated its ability to handle a large volume of payments, with over 1 million transactions in a single day, showcasing its potential for real-world use. This trend is shifting market focus towards projects with clear on-chain actions rather than just hype. The article then introduces SUBBD Token ($SUBBD), an Ethereum-based platform designed for AI-powered content creation. SUBBD aims to reduce fees and provide better control for creators by integrating Web3 payouts, token-gated content, and AI tools. The SUBBD platform aims to solve the problem of creators losing a large portion of their earnings to platforms by routing payments through its token. The $SUBBD presale has raised over $1.3 million, and early holders can earn a fixed 20% APY staking rate. The SUBBD token allows holders to vote on platform features and governance. The article suggests that as networks facilitate high-volume transactions, creator tokens like $SUBBD could become a key destination for value.

An expert suggests that Bitcoin is not expected to have a strong price increase in the next 3 to 6 months. This indicates a potentially stagnant or slow-growth period for Bitcoin's value in the near future. Market participants should anticipate limited upward momentum for Bitcoin during this timeframe.

Privacy coins, including ZCash (ZEC), are declining in value, with over 95% of them experiencing losses. ZEC has fallen 60% from its peak, losing 25% of its value in one day. The total market capitalization of all privacy tokens is just over $15 billion. While Monero (XMR) is still the largest privacy asset, ZEC has become the second-largest. 98 out of 104 privacy coins and tokens are in the red. ZEC is trading around $324.31, approaching an all-time low, and 35% of its trading activity occurs on Binance. Over 4.79 million ZEC are shielded, potentially providing a base of holders. Only 1,412 ZEC have been wrapped for use in Solana-based DeFi, and daily transactions have dropped significantly since ZEC's price peak.

Fitell Corporation (FTEL) has announced a $3 million share repurchase program, allowing the company to buy back its Class A ordinary shares over the next 24 months through Rodman & Renshaw LLC. Additionally, Fitell declared an interim dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on January 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 30, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of December 29, 2025. A one-time Shareholder Loyalty Program was also introduced, offering eligible shareholders up to $0.15 per share in three tranches for maintaining continuous book-entry ownership with Vstock Transfer between December 29, 2025, and March 28, 2026. Shareholders must transfer shares to book-entry form by December 29, 2025, to qualify. Insiders are excluded from the loyalty program, and a $125 processing fee is required for participation. CEO Sam Lu stated that these initiatives reflect confidence in the company's financial position and operational outlook, and a desire to return value to shareholders amidst expansion in fitness, corporate treasury management, and robotics.

The cryptocurrency market is seeing positive movement in several alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins), including Ether, XRP, Cardano, Solana, and SHIB. Market analysts are noting this upward trend, suggesting a potentially bullish period for these coins. The article highlights that various altcoins are experiencing gains, which could indicate a broader positive shift in the altcoin market.

The OECD reports that global economic growth is currently stronger than previously expected, largely due to increased investment in artificial intelligence. They project global growth to be 3.2% in 2025, then decrease to 2.9% in 2026, before rising slightly to 3.1% in 2027. This growth is tempered by concerns regarding U.S. tariffs which are expected to weigh on investment and trade. The U.S. economy is projected to grow at 2.8% in 2024, falling to 1.8% in 2025 and 1.7% in 2026, and then rising slightly to 1.9% in 2027. Eurozone growth is predicted to be 1.3% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026. China's growth is expected to be stable at 5% in 2025, before dropping to 4.4% in 2026. Japan's GDP is predicted to rise 1.3% in 2025, before dropping to 0.9% in 2026. Global trade growth is predicted to decrease from 4.2% in 2025 to 2.3% in 2026. The OECD anticipates that most major economies will meet their inflation targets by mid-2027. Central banks are likely to hold or cut borrowing prices, with the Federal Reserve expected to lower rates somewhat by the end of 2026, provided inflation remains in check.

SEC Chair has indicated that a potential innovation exemption for crypto firms might begin as early as January. This exemption could provide a pathway for crypto companies to operate with more regulatory flexibility, potentially impacting how they develop and offer services. The exact details and scope of this exemption are still to be determined, but the announcement suggests a possible shift in the SEC's approach to crypto regulation.

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has outlined a potential path forward for the cryptocurrency market, expressing positive expectations for its future. The article highlights Hoskinson's perspective on the market's direction, but does not specify the exact strategies or predictions he provided. The focus is on his optimistic outlook for the crypto market in general.

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has postponed its plans to introduce advertising within the chatbot platform. CEO Sam Altman issued an internal memo prioritizing improvements to ChatGPT's core functionality, including speed, accuracy, and reduced unnecessary refusals. This decision comes amidst increasing competition from other AI platforms like Google's Gemini. OpenAI had been testing different ad formats, including shopping-related promotions, but is now focusing on refining the user experience before pursuing advertising revenue. The company currently generates revenue through premium subscriptions and enterprise solutions, and this pause means a third potential revenue stream from advertising is on hold. This strategic shift emphasizes product quality and user retention over immediate monetization, contrasting with some competitors who are aggressively integrating ads into their AI platforms. OpenAI has not announced when advertising development might resume, but current subscription services and enterprise access remain unaffected.

Anthropic researchers discovered that AI agents can identify and exploit vulnerabilities in blockchain smart contracts. Using a dataset of previously exploited contracts, AI models like Claude Opus 4.5, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and GPT-5 successfully recreated exploits totaling $4.6 million. Furthermore, these AI agents uncovered two new, previously unknown vulnerabilities in recently deployed smart contracts, resulting in simulated theft of $3,694. The research highlights the growing capability of AI in identifying profitable exploits within decentralized finance systems, emphasizing the need for increased security measures. While GPT-5's API cost for finding these vulnerabilities was $3,476, the study demonstrates that automated exploitation is now technically feasible, posing a direct financial risk to smart contracts.

Coinbase has launched a staking service that offers users up to 15% annual percentage yield (APY) on select cryptocurrencies that use a proof-of-stake system. A key feature is the ability to instantly unstake and withdraw funds for a 1% fee, bypassing typical lock-up periods. The minimum amount to begin staking is $1. The yields are generated from blockchain network rewards for validating transactions. Coinbase reports having distributed over $450 million in staking rewards to customers in 2024. Yield rates vary by cryptocurrency, with Cosmos currently offering 15.13% and Ethereum around 1.88%. In addition to staking, Coinbase offers a 3.85% yield for holding USDC and up to 10.3% APY for lending USDC through Morpho on the Base network.

Myriad, a Web3 prediction market, is partnering with Trust Wallet to integrate its app directly into the wallet, potentially reaching over 220 million users. This integration will allow Trust Wallet users to trade predictions on real-world events within the wallet interface. Trust Wallet aims to add other prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket in the future. Myriad, which launched on BNB Chain at the end of October, has already achieved over $100 million in trading volume and has more than 400,000 active traders with 6.3 million trades. The partnership aims to make on-chain predictions more accessible, aligning with the trend of wallets becoming hubs for various types of trading.

Bitcoin experienced a sharp 8% drop, falling from $91,000 to $84,000, marking its worst single-day decline since March due to concerns about potential interest rate hikes in Japan that could impact yen carry trades. This selloff triggered a decline in crypto-related stocks; MicroStrategy, despite holding 650,000 bitcoins and establishing a $1.44 billion cash reserve, saw its stock hit a 52-week low and is down 40% over the past month. Other companies like Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood also experienced significant drops in their stock values over the last 30 days. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $3.5 billion in outflows in November, the second-worst month on record, and bitcoin is now down over 30% from its October high. Analysts suggest MicroStrategy would only face debt coverage issues if Bitcoin falls below $12,700.

Alphabet (GOOGL), the parent company of Google, received a positive rating upgrade from Guggenheim, with its price target raised to $375 from $330, maintaining a Buy rating. This upgrade is largely due to the impressive growth of Google Cloud, which has a backlog of $155 billion, a 46% increase from the previous quarter. The analyst believes that Wall Street is underestimating the revenue potential of Google Cloud by approximately $40 billion. Factors driving this growth include enterprise AI projects, improved monetization of YouTube, and the adoption of the Gemini AI platform. Alphabet's stock has already increased by 68% year-to-date, reflecting strong demand in enterprise AI. While other analysts have a Strong Buy rating on Alphabet, Guggenheim's price target is significantly higher than the average. The cloud backlog indicates strong enterprise commitment to Google's AI infrastructure and services.

BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink and COO Rob Goldstein advocate for tokenization over SWIFT, emphasizing its potential to modernize financial systems by improving speed and reducing costs. They highlight the importance of establishing clear regulatory guardrails to ensure transparency and safety for buyers of tokenized assets, including strong counterparty-risk standards and secure digital ID verification. They trace tokenization back to Bitcoin and blockchain technology, noting its capacity to expand investable assets and enable instant transaction settlement. While acknowledging regulatory and technological challenges to widespread adoption, they stress the need for regulators and policymakers to bridge traditional finance and tokenization, promoting interoperability rather than competition. They suggest updating existing regulations instead of creating entirely new ones for tokenized assets, so traditional and tokenized markets can work together.

Vanguard, a major investment firm managing $9.3 trillion in assets, will now allow its clients to access Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs starting December 2nd. This is a change from their previous stance against crypto investments due to volatility concerns. Vanguard will not create its own crypto funds but will provide access to ETFs from companies like BlackRock and Fidelity. The change is attributed to a more favorable regulatory environment and the growing demand for crypto exposure, as seen with the success of Bitcoin ETFs. While initial investments from Vanguard clients are expected to be modest, their long-term investment approach could reduce market volatility and improve liquidity for crypto ETFs.

A measure of Bitcoin investor pain, called the Bitcoin Capitulation Metric, has reached a record high, suggesting many investors have given up and sold their Bitcoin. Historically, peaks in this metric have coincided with Bitcoin price bottoms, indicating a potential buying opportunity. The recent increase in stablecoin market capitalization further supports this idea, as stablecoins provide liquidity for buying cryptocurrencies. However, it's difficult to predict exactly when a price reversal will happen, and the metric has previously spiked multiple times before a bottom was reached. An analyst suggests that if Bitcoin drops to $50,000, the next bull market cycle could potentially reach $200,000 to $250,000, but growth rates are expected to decline over time.

Pi Network has been actively developing its ecosystem, most recently partnering with CiDi Games to expand the utility of the PI token through gaming. Pi Network Ventures is also supporting the gaming sector through various initiatives. There is speculation about a major update from the Pi Network team before Christmas, potentially related to protocol upgrades and the launch of PiDex. While the price of PI is up about 3% over the past two weeks, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum, some indicators suggest a potential short-term price correction. Over the next 30 days, more than 185 million PI tokens are scheduled to be released, which could increase selling pressure. In the last 24 hours, about 2.5 million tokens have been moved from personal wallets to exchanges, also potentially indicating a future sell-off.

XRP and Solana (SOL) experienced price drops due to large selloffs by major cryptocurrency holders, often referred to as "whales." These significant sales pushed both cryptocurrencies to new recent lows. Market participants are now discussing and evaluating potential scenarios for these cryptocurrencies in the immediate future, following the impact of these large transactions.

XRP is projected to reach $2 by the end of 2025, a price lower than earlier bullish predictions. An expert has identified reasons why XRP did not meet these more optimistic targets for the year. XRP started 2025 with significant upward movement, increasing by 290% in the last two months of 2024.

Nvidia's stock experienced a slight increase of 0.3% in premarket trading, reaching $180.37, marking its first consecutive daily gains since November. This rise follows a $2 billion investment by Nvidia in Synopsys, securing shares at $414.79 each, to enhance its influence in semiconductor design software. New partnerships with Hewlett Packard Enterprise will allow European customers to test AI workloads on EU-based infrastructure while Fanuc, a Japanese industrial robot manufacturer, plans to integrate Nvidia technology into its robots, enabling them to understand verbal commands. Despite this positive movement, Nvidia's stock remains below its 50-day moving average of $185, though still significantly above the 200-day moving average at $145. Options activity indicates mixed investor sentiment, with potential upward movement anticipated around $190-$200 strikes and continued protection against potential losses near $170.

Yearn Finance experienced a $9 million exploit on November 30, 2025, targeting its yETH stableswap pool due to a vulnerability in a custom version of stableswap code. The attacker minted approximately 235 trillion uncollateralized yETH tokens and swapped them for other crypto assets. Yearn Finance has recovered $2.39 million of the stolen funds in collaboration with Plume and Dinero teams, which will be returned to affected depositors, and recovery efforts are ongoing. The exploit did not affect Yearn Finance's V2 and V3 vaults. The attacker has already moved around $3 million worth of ETH to Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer. Approximately $6 million of the stolen funds remained in the attacker's wallet as of December 1, 2025.

Ethereum is currently trading around $2,850, slightly down over the last day. Technical charts show a potential falling wedge pattern, suggesting a possible breakout to $4,500 if the price breaks above the upper trendline. Another pattern, an inverse head-and-shoulders on the weekly chart, indicates a longer-term target of $7,600 if the price closes above the neckline around $4,800. Resistance is being tested near $2,850, with a potential move to $3,000 if this level is reclaimed, and a possible drop to $2,700 if rejected. Ethereum is also testing a support level on the Ichimoku Cloud, with a potential bounce to $3,500 if it holds, otherwise lower levels could be tested. The current price is near the average purchase price of large Ethereum holders (whales), and their activity has remained stable with renewed market interest. Open interest in Ethereum futures has increased, pointing to new positions being taken in the market, with accumulation occurring since mid-year.

BitMine purchased approximately $70 million worth of Ether (23,773 ETH) over three days, adding to a previous purchase of 96,800 ETH for around $273 million last week. BitMine now holds about 3.7 million Ether with an average purchase price of $3,008 per coin. The company aims to control 5% of the total Ether supply. Tom Lee, BitMine's chairman, has adjusted his Bitcoin price predictions, now suggesting a potential new all-time high by the end of January, contingent on an equities recovery. Grayscale Research has challenged the traditional four-year Bitcoin halving cycle, suggesting new highs could be reached in 2026.

XRP is showing a potential bullish signal based on a technical indicator called the Stochastic RSI on its weekly chart. This indicator has formed a "bullish cross," which has historically preceded significant price increases for XRP. The last two times this pattern appeared, XRP saw rallies of 130% and 600% respectively. Currently, XRP is trading around $2, and buyers are attempting to maintain this level. New inflows from XRP ETFs are providing support. If XRP experiences a similar rally to the previous ones, it could potentially reach between $4.60 and $14.

Toncoin's price increased to $1.50. This rise in value is linked to the introduction of Cocoon, which seems to have led to greater trading activity involving Toncoin.

Vanguard, a major asset management firm with $11 trillion in assets, has reportedly reversed its previous stance and will now allow its clients to trade Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP ETFs. This decision marks a significant shift for Vanguard, which had previously been hesitant about offering cryptocurrency-related investment products. The change enables Vanguard's clients to gain exposure to these cryptocurrencies through exchange-traded funds.

Amazon's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced several partnerships at its re:Invent 2025 conference. These partnerships include BlackRock, which is moving its Aladdin investment platform to AWS; CrowdStrike, which is launching an upgraded security tool on the AWS Marketplace; S&P Global, which is integrating data tools into Amazon Quick Suite; Trane Technologies, which aims to improve energy efficiency by 15% across Amazon Grocery fulfillment centers; and Visa, which is bringing its Intelligent Commerce platform to the AWS Marketplace. Wall Street analysts have a positive outlook on Amazon stock, with a consensus Strong Buy rating and an average price target of $295.60. AWS reported a 20.2% increase in revenue year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025. Several firms have set price targets around $300, with one setting a target of $320.

Yearn Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has recovered $2.4 million of the $9 million that was stolen in a recent exploit.

Bank of America is now allowing its wealth management clients to allocate 1% to 4% of their portfolios to cryptocurrency, specifically recommending certain Bitcoin ETFs starting in 2026. This move is part of a larger trend where Wall Street firms like Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and Fidelity are also suggesting crypto allocations. However, this comes as retail investors, who hold a large portion of Bitcoin ETFs, are experiencing losses with Bitcoin down about 10% this year. New cryptocurrency ETFs focused on alternative coins are also performing poorly. As institutions increase their crypto holdings, retail investors are bearing the brunt of market volatility. The future of crypto's integration into banking may depend on upcoming legislation in Washington.

The price of Chainlink (LINK) is generating excitement as December begins due to several key factors. Grayscale is launching the first Chainlink ETF (GLNK) on the NYSE Arca, giving traditional investors access to LINK. The amount of LINK available on exchanges has fallen to levels not seen since 2020, suggesting increased accumulation. A whale investor has accumulated $38.86 million worth of LINK in the past six months, signaling confidence. Technical analysis indicates a potential short squeeze if LINK breaks through the $13.94 and $14.87 resistance levels, which could liquidate over $60 million in short positions. Chainlink's network adoption is also at an all-time high, with Transaction Value Enabled reaching $27.09 trillion and Total Verified Messages hitting 18.87 billion. The price movement in December will depend on how LINK interacts with these key resistance levels.

A user of Goldfinch Finance, known as deltatiger.eth, was hacked, resulting in a loss of approximately $330,000. The attacker exploited a vulnerability in an older smart contract, specifically the collectInterestRepayment() function, to drain funds from deltatiger's wallet and then deposited 118 ETH of the stolen funds into Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer used for laundering. PeckShield, a blockchain security platform, advised users to revoke approvals for the compromised contract to prevent further losses. Meanwhile, Yearn Finance's yETH pool was also exploited, resulting in a loss of $3 million and the stolen funds were routed through Tornado Cash. CertiK reported that the crypto industry suffered $127 million in losses from hacks and exploits in November.

Coinbase has launched a new feature called Instant Unstaking. This allows users to unstake their crypto holdings immediately, providing quicker access to their assets.

Michael Burry, known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has taken a short position against Tesla, believing the stock is significantly overvalued. He cites Tesla's high valuation relative to earnings and concerns about stock dilution from employee compensation and Elon Musk's potential pay package. This dilution could reduce the ownership stakes of existing shareholders. Norges Bank Investment Management, a major investor, has also expressed concerns about Musk's pay package, highlighting issues with its size and potential dilution. Tesla's stock performance has lagged behind the Nasdaq-100 this year, and its sales in France have declined sharply. Technically, the stock is trading within a tight range, facing resistance at $440 and support at $400. Burry's public commentary on Tesla's valuation is expected to influence market discussions, despite the stock showing little initial reaction.

Poland's President vetoed the Crypto-Asset Market Act, a bill intended to regulate cryptocurrencies more strictly. The President believes the bill is too complex, threatens personal freedoms, and could harm Polish crypto businesses by pushing them to other countries. This decision is causing a political fight, with government officials criticizing the veto for leaving Polish citizens vulnerable to crypto fraud. The Finance Minister says this decision will cause chaos. While the crypto community is celebrating, the government insists the bill was necessary to protect investors. However, new EU-wide crypto regulations are expected to take effect by mid-2026, which should give crypto investors more protection, in the future.

The first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) focused on Chainlink (LINK) is scheduled to begin trading on Tuesday. This allows investors to gain exposure to Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network, through a traditional investment vehicle rather than directly purchasing the cryptocurrency itself.

Nomini Casino is running a promotion called the Dubai Dream Promotion from October 29, 2025, to February 2, 2026, with a total prize pool of 500,000 EUR. Players can win Dubai Coins by participating in weekly casino and sports tournaments, which determine their position on a leaderboard. The top player can win a Dubai apartment or its cash equivalent, valued at up to 400,000 EUR. The top 100 players will receive prizes. Slot tournaments have minimum qualifying bets around 0.3 EUR, while sports tournaments require minimum bets around 2 EUR. All cash prizes have a 1x wagering requirement. The apartment is awarded as-is, and the winner is responsible for all associated costs. The operator reserves the right to award cash instead of the apartment.

Trust Wallet has integrated prediction markets directly into its app, allowing users to trade on the outcomes of events related to sports, crypto, politics, and more without leaving the wallet. This makes Trust Wallet the first major wallet to offer native prediction market access, powered initially by Myriad Markets, with Polymarket and Kalshi integrations planned for the future. Prediction markets allow users to buy and sell contracts tied to specific event outcomes, and the global volume of these markets exceeded $51 billion in 2025. Integrating these markets into Trust Wallet allows users to maintain control over their funds while participating in event outcome predictions, potentially offering faster transactions and lower fees. In November, Trust Wallet also launched Trust Premium, reached 220 million downloads, integrated Monad, and introduced a new gas sponsorship feature.

Prediction markets powered by Kalshi are now available on the Solana blockchain. These markets allow users to trade on the outcome of future events using tokenized assets. This launch makes Kalshi's prediction market technology accessible on the Solana network, potentially offering faster and cheaper transactions for users interested in speculating on event outcomes.

The article highlights three cryptocurrencies that could potentially offer high returns, based on their performance and utility during a recent Bitcoin selloff. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is presented as a layer 2 solution for Bitcoin, aiming to improve transaction speed and enable DeFi applications. Its presale has raised over $28 million, with tokens available at $0.013365. PEPENODE ($PEPENODE) is a meme coin with a "mine-to-earn" system where users earn rewards for engaging with the platform. It has raised over $2 million in its presale, with tokens priced at $0.0011731, and offers staking rewards. Cardano ($ADA) is a blockchain focused on research and development, offering a secure and energy-efficient platform. It is currently trading around $0.3934 and is integrating with the Brave wallet to increase user exposure. The article suggests these cryptocurrencies demonstrated resilience during market volatility and offer unique approaches to growth within the crypto space.

Netflix has submitted a cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), joining Paramount Skydance and Comcast in the bidding process. WBD is seeking a valuation closer to $70 billion, having rejected Paramount's initial $60 billion offer. While Paramount wants to acquire all of WBD's assets, Netflix and Comcast are primarily interested in the studios and HBO Max streaming service. The sale process aims to conclude by Christmas, coinciding with WBD's planned corporate split in April, dividing into Warner Bros. and Discovery Global. However, Netflix's bid faces significant antitrust scrutiny due to its dominant position in the streaming market, potentially hindering the deal's approval. The board will evaluate each offer against financial and strategic criteria.

Australia has released its national artificial intelligence strategy, which focuses on investment in data centers, AI skills development, and public safety, but steps back from creating new AI-specific laws. The government plans to use existing legal frameworks to manage AI risks, with individual agencies handling these risks within their sectors. An AI Safety Institute is planned for 2026 to monitor and respond to emerging AI threats. While the government aims to balance innovation with safety, some experts believe the plan lacks sufficient focus on accountability, sovereignty, and democratic oversight in the AI economy.

Ten major European banks, including ING, UniCredit, and BNP Paribas, have formed a consortium called Qivalis to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin. The goal is to challenge the dominance of US dollar-backed stablecoins, like Tether's USDT which has a market cap of $184.6 billion, in the digital payments market. Qivalis, headquartered in Amsterdam, aims to launch the euro stablecoin in the second half of 2026 after securing an Electronic Money Institution license from the Dutch central bank. The launch timeline is designed to coincide with the full implementation of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. They are also preparing to offer an alternative to dollar-backed stablecoins for business payments and treasury management.

A surge in demand for components used in AI data centers, driven by companies like Nvidia, is creating shortages of memory chips, storage drives, and other crucial parts. This is leading to rising prices for these components, with memory chip prices expected to jump 30% in the fourth quarter of 2024 and another 20% in early 2026. Nvidia's shift to using the same type of memory as smartphones intensifies competition for these limited resources. These increased component costs are likely to translate into higher prices for consumer electronics like smartphones, laptops, and PCs, potentially increasing by 5% to 10%. Experts anticipate these supply bottlenecks to persist for two to three years because semiconductor manufacturers are struggling to expand production capacity quickly enough to meet the booming demand.

Samsung has released its first tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, in South Korea for $2,449, with a planned U.S. release in the first quarter of 2026. The device features a 10-inch display when unfolded, uses two inward-folding hinges, and boasts Samsung's largest battery for a foldable, allowing users to run three apps simultaneously. It has 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage. While initially available in select markets like China, Taiwan, Singapore, and the UAE before the end of the year, Samsung is targeting a niche market of foldable phone enthusiasts. Competition in the foldable market is increasing, with Chinese companies like Huawei already offering trifold devices, and Apple expected to enter the market in 2026. Foldable phones are predicted to make up under 2% of the total smartphone market in 2025, growing to nearly 3% by 2027. Samsung's shares have increased significantly this year due to strong chip sales and investments in AI.

BitMine Immersion Technologies has invested approximately $70 million to purchase 23,773 Ether in the last three days during a market downturn. This follows Bitwise's earlier purchase of 96,800 ETH. BitMine aims to own 5% of the total Ether supply and has achieved 62% of this goal, positioning itself as a leading ETH holder, despite experiencing losses at current prices with an average buying price of $3,008 per ETH. BitMines chairman, Tom Lee, adjusted his Bitcoin price prediction, suggesting Bitcoin could reach a new peak by the end of January, contingent on stock market recovery. Arca's CIO, Jeff Dorman, noted positive trends in traditional markets but pointed to potential liquidity issues hindering large institutions from entering the crypto market.

XRP ETFs are outperforming other crypto ETFs in terms of attracting new investments. Since mid-November, XRP ETFs have gathered over $756 million, exceeding the inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. On December 1st alone, XRP ETFs gained nearly $90 million. While Bitcoin ETFs also saw inflows, Ethereum and Solana ETFs experienced withdrawals. Despite the strong performance of XRP ETFs, the price of XRP itself has decreased, falling by 8% this week and trading below $2.00. Despite this dip, analysts are optimistic about XRP's future, noting its defense of key support levels.

APT, a cryptocurrency, experienced a 2.3% price increase, performing better than the overall cryptocurrency market today. This indicates that APT's value rose more than the average increase (or decrease) seen across the broader crypto market.

CrowdStrike is expected to report third-quarter earnings on Tuesday with revenue projected to reach $1.2 billion, a 20% increase year-over-year. The company's annual recurring revenue is forecast to grow 22% to $4.9 billion. CrowdStrike's stock has significantly recovered, rising 130% since August 2024, following a software outage in July that impacted millions of devices. However, the stock's valuation is high, trading at 77 times forward free cash flow, compared to the industry average of 40 times. Analysts anticipate adjusted earnings per share of $0.94. The company faces a lawsuit from Delta Air Lines related to the software outage. While CrowdStrike has generally exceeded revenue expectations in recent quarters, the cybersecurity sector has experienced mixed performance, with CrowdStrike's stock declining 8.3% over the past month and analysts have a price target suggesting a small potential upside.

Viperium is launching its VPR token to create a more transparent and stable trading environment. The VPR token allows users to stake and earn 20% APR in USD stablecoins, fund new traders, and access exclusive platform features. A buyback-and-burn process will use 6% of net profits to repurchase and remove tokens from circulation and reward top traders. The company emphasizes on-chain verification for transparency and a locked treasury for long-term stability. Upcoming token sales are strategically priced at $0.10 and $0.15. The founders highlight that staking the token creates a liquidity pool to fund traders and reward stakers with USD. The 20% APR is supported by conservative and transparent financial models, with dedicated reserves ensuring program commitments do not impact platform stability. The buyback-and-burn protocol is structured to reduce circulating supply and incentivize platform engagement. Transparency is achieved through on-chain dashboards showing treasury allocations and token flows, ensuring auditable inflows and outflows related to staking, buybacks, and ecosystem rewards. The tokenomics are designed to encourage long-term commitment and stabilize market behavior by reducing supply through buybacks and burns, which enhances the token's scarcity and value. The system is designed to offer an attractive staking ROI with prudent treasury management, the 20% APR is backed by real capital activity within the ecosystem and historical performance data, not by speculation.

Credo Technology Group (CRDO) reported a significant increase in revenue and earnings for its fiscal second quarter. Revenue reached $268.03 million, a 272% jump compared to the previous year, and earnings per share were $0.67, exceeding analyst expectations. The company also announced a patent licensing agreement with The Siemon Company related to active electrical cable technology, creating a new revenue stream. Due to the positive news, Credo shares have increased by 164.3% since the beginning of 2025. For the next quarter, analysts are expecting revenue of approximately $248.11 million and earnings per share of $0.51. However, the company is heavily reliant on a small number of large customers.

South Korea is intensifying its regulation of the cryptocurrency sector following a $32 million theft from the Upbit exchange, suspected to be linked to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus, which previously stole $41 million in 2019. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is preparing for stricter anti-money laundering (AML) reforms, prompted by concerns about tax evasion, money laundering, and the movement of funds outside regulatory oversight. The AML watchdog, KoFIU, plans to sanction major exchanges after finding millions of AML compliance failures, including a $25 million fine for Upbit related to 8.6 million transaction reporting violations. New rules will require identity verification for all crypto transactions, regardless of size, and KoFIU will have increased power to freeze accounts suspected of illicit activity. South Korea also intends to block access to high-risk overseas crypto exchanges. The national tax agency plans home searches for users suspected of hiding crypto assets offline, and the FSC is reorganizing to improve its oversight of virtual asset providers.

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MongoDB's stock price jumped 15% after the company announced strong financial results for its third quarter. Revenue reached $628 million, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations of $592 million. Earnings per share were also much higher than anticipated, at $1.32 compared to the expected 80 cents. The company's cloud database service, Atlas, grew by 30% year-over-year and was a key driver of the strong performance. MongoDB added 2,600 new customers, bringing their total to 62,500. Because of this success, MongoDB has raised its financial outlook for the full year, now expecting revenue between $2.434 billion and $2.439 billion. This positive news reflects strong demand for MongoDB's database platform and efficient execution by the company.

Beyond Meat's stock price surged 36% on Monday, driven by a short squeeze rather than positive business developments. The rally occurred despite a broader market decline. Short sellers, who were betting against the company, were forced to buy back shares to cover their positions, further pushing the price up. Trading volume increased significantly as retail investors joined the rally. However, Beyond Meat's recent financial performance has been weak, with a 13.3% drop in third-quarter revenue and a $110.7 million loss. The company has $131.1 million in cash and $1.2 billion in long-term debt. Options trading activity indicated a surge in bullish bets, with the put-to-call ratio falling to 0.09. Analysts maintain a negative outlook on the stock, with price targets suggesting a 30% downside, and the stock is still down 73% over the past year.

BetUS is running a sweepstakes until February 8th, 2026, where customers can win a Chevy Colorado, valued at $40,000 before taxes, and other prizes like Ultimate Tailgate Packages valued at $2,500 and pro football tickets. Players earn entries by making deposits (especially crypto deposits), referring friends, participating in contests, and engaging on social media. New players can also take advantage of a 250% Crypto Casino Welcome Bonus up to $5,000. Entries take time to appear on the dashboard, and non-deposit entries need customer support verification. The sweepstakes is open to both new and existing customers, with multiple avenues for earning entries.

Marvell Technology is reportedly close to acquiring Celestial AI for a price that could exceed $5 billion, including potential earnouts. Celestial AI specializes in photonics technology, which uses light instead of electricity to transfer data, potentially speeding up AI systems. This acquisition aims to strengthen Marvell's position against competitors like Broadcom in the market for custom AI chips used by cloud service providers. Celestial AI previously raised $515 million in funding, with AMD as one of its backers. The deal might be announced alongside Marvell's upcoming earnings report. Wall Street analysts have a mixed view of Marvell's stock, with a consensus price target suggesting a potential upside.

The US currently dominates the stablecoin market with 99% of the global share, while Europe is trying to catch up with its own regulatory framework (MiCA) and the launch of the first BaFin-regulated euro stablecoin, EURAU. According to Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, while MiCA provides a strong legal foundation, it also presents challenges due to its high compliance requirements, potentially slowing down growth compared to the US's innovation-first approach. To compete effectively, Europe needs to speed up authorization processes, support multi-bank reserve models, and harmonize regulations across member states. EURAU is considered a crucial step for European monetary sovereignty, offering a compliant alternative to USD stablecoins. For Europe to become a significant player, it must focus on operational readiness, accelerate the development of MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins, integrate with existing payment systems, and establish clear rules for yield-bearing products. Building trust through transparency, audited reserves, and mandatory AML/KYC integration is also essential. While Europe may not overtake the US, its regulatory clarity gives it a potential advantage if it can accelerate innovation and adoption.

Opinion.Trade, a new prediction market platform on the BNB Chain, has quickly gained traction, achieving a 40.4% weekly market share and $1.5 billion in trading volume shortly after its launch. This strong performance places Opinion.Trade as a significant competitor to established platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. Between October 24 and November 17, Opinion.Trade averaged $132.5 million in daily trading volume, surpassing $3.1 billion cumulatively. Its open interest reached $60.9 million, ranking third in the industry. The platform's success is attributed to its OPN Points program, which rewards users for providing liquidity and trading, and its AI-driven architecture. BNB Chain's infrastructure, with its high throughput and low fees, also supported Opinion.Trade's growth. The platform now aims to convert early users into long-term traders and is working on expanding its features with Metapool, cross-chain deployment, and Opinion Protocol.

The cryptocurrency Monad (MON) has seen its price increase by over 27% in the last 24 hours and is showing signs of a potential cup-and-handle pattern on its 4-hour chart, which often precedes price increases. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) indicator suggests growing buying interest. A breakout above $0.031 could lead to a target price of around $0.044, a potential 40% increase. Derivatives data indicates a high volume of short positions (bets against the price), almost double the long positions. If the price rises, these short positions could be forced to close, creating a short squeeze that further drives up the price. The setup is invalidated if the price falls below $0.025, with a further drop below $0.021 signaling a fully bearish trend.

Web3 gaming tokens are experiencing a significant downturn, with their market value falling to $8.83 billion, a 69% decrease year-over-year and a 34% drop in the past month. A brief rally in late November, which saw a temporary increase in market capitalization and trading volume, was quickly followed by a correction in early December. This decline is happening despite partnership announcements and platform developments within the Web3 gaming space. Only a small number of tokens have seen profits, while others have suffered losses. Venture capital interest has decreased, and several gaming studios have shut down this year. Meanwhile, Animoca Brands is expanding into real-world asset tokenization, partnering with Rayls and planning to launch a stablecoin and RWA marketplace in 2026.

The President of Poland has vetoed the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) bill, expressing concerns that it poses a threat to the 'freedoms of Poles'. This action effectively halts the implementation of the EU-wide crypto regulations within Poland. The veto suggests a potential delay or alteration in how crypto assets will be governed in the country, creating uncertainty for crypto businesses and investors operating or planning to operate in Poland.

OpenEden, a platform for tokenizing real-world assets, has received a new round of investment from companies like Ripple, Lightspeed Faction, and Anchorage Digital. This investment will help OpenEden expand its services, allowing institutions and others to create and manage tokenized financial products in a regulated manner. The platform's TBILL Fund, which tokenizes U.S. Treasuries, has significantly grown, increasing tenfold in under two years. The Bank of New York Mellon is now the custodian and investment manager for the fund's assets. OpenEden also has a yield-bearing stablecoin called USDO, which is integrated across various platforms. The company plans to use the new funding to launch additional tokenized products, including a high-yield bond fund and multi-strategy yield tokens, and to expand the use of USDO in payment networks.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) plans to launch V1 of its lending and borrowing protocol on the Sepolia Testnet in Q4 2025, along with listing the MUTM token. The presale has raised approximately $19.3 million from over 18,300 holders. Currently in Phase 6, the token price is $0.035, with 95% of the phase's tokens sold. The anticipated listing price is $0.06. The platform will offer Peer-to-Contract (P2C) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending models. Users can now purchase MUTM with a credit card. The V1 launch will include a liquidity pool, mtToken and debt token frameworks, and an automated liquidator bot, initially supporting ETH and USDT as collateral. Platform fees will fund MUTM buybacks to reward mtToken stakers. Halborn Security is auditing the lending and borrowing contracts. A $100,000 giveaway and daily leaderboard rewards are in place to promote community engagement. Phase 6 is almost sold out, with the next phase priced at $0.040.

On December 2, 2025, the cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by 0.5% to $3.03 trillion. 63 of the top 100 cryptocurrencies experienced price increases in the last 24 hours, while total crypto trading volume reached $163 billion. Bitcoin rose by 1% to $87,010, while Ethereum decreased by 0.5% to $2,810. Some analysts anticipate significant market volatility heading into the new year and believe Bitcoin could fall below $80,000 by the start of 2026. Approximately $1 billion in liquidations occurred within 24 hours. US Bitcoin spot ETFs saw inflows of $8.48 million on December 1st, while Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $79.06 million in outflows. BitMine purchased more Ethereum during the market downturn. Vanguard is now allowing crypto-focused ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform. Market sentiment has fallen back into "extreme fear" territory. Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies, Solana and Binance Coin also experienced price increases, while XRP and Dogecoin saw declines. Rain and Provenance Blockchain recorded double-digit gains in the top 100, while Canton and Zcash had notable losses.

Grayscale suggests Bitcoin's price decline might be ending and predicts potential new record highs in 2026, possibly breaking the typical four-year cycle. Bitcoin ETFs are seeing reduced outflows, with four consecutive days of inflows indicating renewed buyer interest. Grayscale highlights that Bitcoin option skew is elevated, suggesting investors have already prepared for potential further price drops. The US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $3.48 billion in net outflows in November, but the trend has started to reverse. The market's next focus is on the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. US crypto legislation, including the Digital Asset Market Structure bill and the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, is progressing and could foster institutional adoption, potentially impacting Bitcoin's growth by 2026.

In November 2025, Bitcoin mining margins experienced significant pressure due to a drop in hashprice to $35 per PH/s after a more stable third quarter with an average of $55 per PH/s. This decline pushed many miners close to break-even points, as the median total hashcost for major public miners was around $44 per PH/s. New-generation mining machines now have payback periods exceeding 1,000 days, exceeding the time left until the next Bitcoin halving. Some miners are prioritizing debt reduction and liquidity, as seen with CleanSpark repaying its credit line after raising substantial funds. Public miners collectively raised $3.5 billion in debt and $1.4 billion in equity in Q3 2025, with Q4 trends showing a shift towards higher-cost debt financing. The industry faces challenges in scaling alternative revenue sources like AI to offset declining hash price and rising debt. Efficiency, liquidity management, and strategic positioning will be critical for miners to survive.

The Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC) Lisbon 2025 took a different approach to crypto events, focusing on content creation rather than large parties or influencer stages. Attendees spent their time filming, writing, editing, and experimenting with AI. Speakers like Bybit CEO Ben Zhou emphasized the importance of long-term trust and attention in the current regulatory environment. He highlighted the evolution of affiliate marketing toward a compliance-focused era. Other speakers stressed the necessity of using AI for content creation and the importance of maintaining credibility and reputation. The event featured a 24-hour Creator House workshop where teams developed content concepts and received feedback. Overall, the event aimed to create a collaborative environment where creators could build influence through hard work and practical application, unlike standard crypto conferences.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is introducing a new Bitcoin Layer 2 solution that integrates Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) technology to improve transaction speeds and lower fees on the Bitcoin network. The goal is to enable faster payments, decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and gaming using wrapped Bitcoin ($BTC). A presale for $HYPER tokens is underway at a price of $0.013365, with 40% staking rewards being offered. The presale has already raised over $28.8 million. Some experts predict the price of $HYPER could reach $0.08625 by the end of 2026, and early investors include high-net-worth individuals with large purchases during the presale. Bitcoin Hyper aims to offer a way to invest in Bitcoin scalability without directly buying Bitcoin.

Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing a general downturn, with altcoins suffering further losses. A risk-off mood prevails, indicating investors are pulling back from potentially higher-return, higher-risk assets in the crypto space.

Ethereum ETFs experienced outflows totaling $79 million, indicating that some investors are selling their ETF holdings. Despite these outflows, institutional investors are reportedly increasing their accumulation of Ethereum, suggesting a longer-term bullish outlook from larger investment firms. This means while some investors are taking profits or reducing risk, bigger players are buying more Ethereum.

Grayscale Research predicts Bitcoin could reach new all-time highs in 2026, breaking away from its typical four-year cycle of price surges and crashes linked to halving events. Despite a 32% price drop in Bitcoin from its peak in early October through November, Grayscale believes long-term investors usually profit, even with temporary dips. They cite the absence of a massive pre-crash price surge, increased institutional investment in exchange-traded products and digital asset treasuries, and positive economic conditions like potential rate cuts and bipartisan crypto support as reasons for this cycle being different. Fundstrat Capital's Tom Lee anticipates a strong December for markets, projecting a potential 10% gain for the S&P 500. Lee points to the end of the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening as a positive factor, drawing parallels to market rallies in 2019. Despite recent downturns, Lee remains optimistic about Bitcoin and Ethereum, suggesting a recovery alongside equity market gains due to the Federal Reserve's dovish stance.

Crypto gambling streamer Subo, known for high-stakes wagers on Kick, was assaulted live on air by Pop-MMA fighter Shovkhal Churchaev after Subo repeatedly insulted him. Subo had paid Churchaev $30,000 to appear on the stream. The assault, including punches and knee strikes, led to the stream's abrupt end, but clips quickly went viral. The incident has raised concerns about the dangers of mixing cryptocurrency betting with volatile personalities and provocative behavior, highlighting the pressure on streamers to push boundaries for higher engagement.

Strategy Inc., formerly known as MicroStrategy, has created a $1.44 billion reserve to cover upcoming dividend and interest payments, funded by selling company stock instead of its Bitcoin holdings. The company currently holds approximately 650,000 Bitcoin after recently purchasing 130 more coins. While this reserve may ease some investor concerns about short-term obligations, the company still faces significant long-term debt. Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has strongly criticized the move, calling Michael Saylor a conman and claiming the business model is a fraud. This event has raised questions about the company's governance and future financial strategies, particularly regarding debt management and potential future Bitcoin sales. Strategy Inc. has also reportedly reduced its profit and Bitcoin-related yield expectations for 2025.

Ethereum developers are working on a new privacy protocol using zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and transaction relayers to enhance anonymity on the Ethereum blockchain. The initial implementation is a "Secret Santa" system to demonstrate the protocol's capabilities in private coordination. The new protocol aims to mask user identities and prevent Sybil attacks during on-chain interactions. A Solidity engineer, Artem Chystiakov, has proposed a three-step algorithm for a Secret Santa game on the blockchain that maintains confidentiality while ensuring trustlessness. Challenges include Ethereum's lack of native private computation, which the protocol addresses by using transaction relayers and ZKPs to hide participant details. Double voting is prevented using nullifiers to verify participation without revealing identities. The news follows Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's call for greater privacy measures, and the recent launch of the Kohaku privacy toolkit.

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has announced a plan called Pentad to boost the growth of the Cardano ecosystem by 2026. Pentad, consisting of the Cardano Foundation, Emurgo, Input Output, the Midnight Foundation, and Intersect, aims to act as an executive engine, coordinating efforts to secure key integrations like bridges and stablecoins. The initial focus is on the Cardano Critical Infrastructure program, testing whether these entities can function as a single unit in negotiations. Success is measured by the launch of these integrations. The plan targets increased monthly active users, daily transactions, and total value locked (TVL). There will be a focus on showcasing 10-15 Cardano decentralized applications (DApps) to attract more users and capital. Strategies include attracting liquidity from Bitcoin DeFi and other sources, and developing hybrid DApps with privacy features. There will also be an increased emphasis on hackathons, community engagement, and dedicated communication channels for institutions and investors. Input Output is creating a Cardano business unit to work directly with Pentad and focus on technology improvements like AI-assisted engineering. Key technology directions include the RealFi DApp for loans and Hydra for faster transaction speeds. ADA was trading at $0.38 at the time of the report.

Kalshi has launched tokenized versions of its event contracts on the Solana blockchain. These tokenized contracts allow users to trade on-chain with more anonymity, representing wagers on real-world events. Institutional clients DFlow and Jupiter are supporting this by connecting Kalshi's orderbook to Solana's liquidity. This move builds on the increasing trend of tokenizing traditional financial instruments. Prediction markets have surpassed $51 billion in volume year-to-date, with Kalshi seeing $5.76 billion in volume over the past 30 days.

The price of a cryptocurrency called "Pump Coin" has significantly increased. This rise is attributed to a new, large investor, often called a "whale," who recently purchased $23.5 million worth of the coin. This accumulation occurred even while the broader cryptocurrency market was experiencing a downturn, suggesting strong interest in Pump Coin despite general market weakness.

XRP is currently priced around $2.02, experiencing a slight decline in the last day and a more significant drop over the past week. However, some technical indicators suggest that buyers might be gaining strength. Analysts are observing a potential bullish divergence on the daily chart, indicating weakening downward momentum. XRP has also held above a key support level near $1.75, which has been maintained for over a year. Technical patterns on longer timeframes, such as the monthly XRP/BTC chart, suggest a possible breakout in the future. Short-term price targets are also being considered by analysts, with potential movement towards the $2.10 to $2.15 range.

Grayscale is launching a Chainlink ETF (GLINK) on the NYSE Arca exchange under the ticker $GLNK, giving investors direct exposure to the LINK token. The fund has accumulated a substantial reserve of LINK tokens in anticipation of the launch. Because it's not registered under the Company Act of 1940, GLINK was able to start trading immediately, though it also carries a higher risk. Despite the upcoming ETF launch and a recent decrease in LINK available on exchanges, the price of LINK is currently near its yearly low, trading around $12.07. Trading volumes and open interest in LINK are also near one-year lows. Spot exchanges hold approximately 8 million LINK, while Grayscale holds 1.3 million. Chainlink's oracle usage generates around $15,000 in daily fees.

Zcash (ZEC) has dropped significantly in value, losing about 25% over the past week. However, there are indications that the selling pressure is decreasing, and the price might be stabilizing. Currently, ZEC is trading around $330, and whether it can hold this level is critical. If ZEC can stay above $330 and push past $385, it could potentially recover towards $400 or even $445. On the other hand, if it falls below $330, it could drop further to $300 or even lower. The next day will be crucial in determining Zcash's short-term price direction, with buyer activity being the deciding factor.

US regulators, including the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury Department, are accelerating the creation of a stablecoin supervision system following the GENIUS Act. The FDIC will soon release an application framework for payment stablecoin issuers and is developing another proposal on prudential requirements. The GENIUS Act mandates federal and state regulators to coordinate supervision of stablecoin issuers, with the FDIC overseeing and licensing subsidiaries of insured banks that issue stablecoins, setting capital, liquidity, and reserve standards. The FDIC is also working on guidance for tokenized deposits, while the Federal Reserve crafts capital, liquidity, and diversification standards for banks involved in digital assets. The Treasury Department is also creating its own rules after completing public consultations, all contributing to a national framework for governing stablecoins in the US.

New stablecoin regulations, referred to as the GENIUS Acts framework, are being implemented by the Federal Reserve, requiring stablecoin issuers to operate more like traditional banks with strict reserves and oversight. This shift is expected to make stablecoins safer but less appealing for those seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities. Consequently, investors are turning to alternative crypto investments like meme coins with engaging gameplay mechanics. One such coin, PEPENODE ($PEPENODE), is presented as a 'mine-to-earn' meme coin where users purchase and upgrade virtual mining nodes to earn rewards in $PEPE and $FARTCOIN. The PEPENODE presale has already raised over $2.2 million, with the coin priced at $0.0011731. Early participants can earn an impressive staking APY of 578%. Price predictions suggest a potential value of $0.0072 by the end of 2026, implying a 513% ROI, and $0.0244 by 2030, indicating a 1,979% ROI. This represents a move towards more interactive and engaging token models, in contrast to traditional stablecoins.

Grayscale Investments projects 2026 as a potential breakout year for Bitcoin, challenging the widely held belief in a predictable four-year cycle linked to Bitcoin's halving events. This projection suggests a shift away from historical patterns and anticipates a different timeline for significant Bitcoin price appreciation. The report indicates Grayscale believes market dynamics are evolving, potentially leading to a delayed but substantial surge in Bitcoin's value.