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Binance has launched Binance Junior, an app designed to educate children about cryptocurrency and digital finance. The app allows parents to create sub-accounts for their children, set limits on transactions, and monitor their crypto activities. This initiative aims to provide a safe and regulated environment for young users to learn about digital wallets, tokens, and blockchain technology. A survey indicated that over 60% of teens wanted to learn about digital finance, including cryptocurrency. Additionally, Binance Wallet announced the second wave of Humanity Protocol (H) airdrop rewards on Binance Alpha, where users with at least 242 Binance Alpha Points can claim 295 H tokens on a first-come, first-served basis.

Shiba Inu, a meme-based cryptocurrency, showed a negative market signal on December 2nd. Market analysis indicates the potential for a price decrease before a possible rebound.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, suggests that the increasing national debt of the United States could lead to greater interest in Bitcoin from institutional investors. They believe that as the U.S. debt grows, traditional methods of protecting investments may become less effective, potentially driving investors toward Bitcoin as an alternative.

Twenty One, a company focused on Bitcoin, is scheduled to become a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 9. This means shares of the company will be available for trading by the public. The listing will provide investors with the opportunity to invest directly in a company centered around Bitcoin-related activities.

Bitcoin is currently trading near $93,200, having tested the $93,500 resistance level multiple times. Each time Bitcoin has been rejected from $93,500, the pullback has been smaller than the previous one, indicating decreasing selling pressure. A break above $94,000 could lead to a move towards $100,000. Bitcoin's price has increased by over 2% in the past week, recovering from a drop below $81,000 in mid-November. Some analysts point to a potential shift in momentum after Bitcoin set a local low on December 1st, mirroring patterns from previous cycles. Additionally, Bitcoin reserves on Binance have decreased to multi-year lows, suggesting increased demand for self-custody and institutional interest.

The cryptocurrency XRP is currently at a critical price point, with analysts suggesting it could either rise to $3 or fall to $1.20. Simultaneously, there's a growing interest in AI and creator-focused crypto tokens, with SUBBD Token being a new entrant. Web2 platforms often take a large percentage of creator revenue (up to 70%) and can censor content, leading creators to seek decentralized alternatives. SUBBD Token aims to help creators by combining Web3 payments with AI tools like AI assistants and voice cloning. It facilitates crypto payments and token-gated access for fans. The SUBBD token presale has raised over $1.38 million at $0.0571 per token. Initial staking rewards offer 20% APY. Analysts predict SUBBD token could reach $0.48 by the end of next year.

Ethereum's price experienced a jump after it was reported that Tom Lee's BitMine Immersion made a $150 million purchase of ETH. On-chain data showed that two new wallets withdrew $92 million from Kraken and $58 million from BitGo, signaling institutional accumulation. The purchase coincided with Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade, which introduced PeerDAS and raised the gas limit. Ether briefly climbed above $3,200, which is the highest level it has reached in weeks. Analysts are now discussing a potential price rally for Ethereum, with some targeting the $5,000 to $5,700 range if bullish trends continue. There were also reports of shark wallets accumulating ETH and an influx of 190,000 new ETH wallets, indicating renewed retail interest.

Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange with over 120 million users, is partnering with Chorus One, a staking provider that secures over $3.5 billion across multiple blockchains, to offer Monad staking services to its users, particularly in emerging markets like Asia Pacific and Africa. This collaboration simplifies the staking process for users on the Monad network, a layer one blockchain that launched its mainnet in November 2025 and supports Ethereum contracts. The partnership aims to broaden access to staking and support the growth of the Monad network's validator environment with decentralization and stability. Within the first week of the program's launch, over $6 million worth of assets had been staked. This partnership will help cryptocurrency adoption in emerging markets.

Strategy, a major Bitcoin investor, has significantly reduced its Bitcoin purchases in recent months, signaling a possible shift towards a defensive stance in anticipation of a bear market. This move suggests that large institutional players are preparing for a period of market consolidation or decline, leading some traders to explore alternative investments with higher potential returns. One such alternative is PEPENODE, a new mine-to-earn meme coin featuring a virtual mining system. The PEPENODE presale has already raised over $2.26 million. Early adopters can purchase and upgrade virtual mining nodes to earn rewards. The current presale price for $PEPENODE is $0.0011778, and projections estimate a potential five-year ROI of 1,971%.

Taiwan is planning to launch its first regulated stablecoin in the latter half of 2026, pending the passage of the Virtual Assets Service Act (VASA). The VASA, which includes stablecoin regulations, is expected to be approved soon, and stablecoin-specific rules will be developed within six months after its passage. Initially, only financial institutions will be permitted to issue stablecoins pegged to the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) or the US Dollar (USD), with the possibility of other companies joining later. This initiative aims to establish a comprehensive crypto framework in Taiwan that promotes industry growth and protects investors. The new rules also build on previously announced anti-money laundering guidelines for crypto businesses, requiring them to register by September 2025. This contrasts with South Korea, where authorities are debating the role of banks in stablecoin issuance.

Hayden Adams, the founder of Uniswap, has accused Citadel and its founder Ken Griffin of lobbying the SEC to regulate DeFi more harshly. Adams claims Citadel is pushing for DeFi software developers to be treated like traditional financial intermediaries. He cited past disagreements, including Griffin's alleged opposition to ConstitutionDAO. Adams also pointed out Citadel's criticism of DeFi's fairness, given Citadel's own role as a market maker in traditional finance. This controversy comes as the SEC increases its enforcement actions against DeFi projects. In September 2024, the SEC settled charges with Rari Capital for misrepresenting its Earn pools and engaging in unregistered brokerage. The SEC emphasized that labeling a product as decentralized doesn't exempt it from securities laws.

Eric Trump and ABTC Executive Chairman Asher Genoot have outlined American Bitcoin's (ABTC) strategy to accumulate Bitcoin, prioritizing Bitcoin holdings per share over short-term profits. ABTC aims to increase its Bitcoin per share by mining and purchasing Bitcoin when market conditions are favorable. They claim to acquire Bitcoin at a discount compared to market prices. ABTC's strategy focuses on accumulating Bitcoin rather than prioritizing short-term profits in fiat currency. Eric Trump has publicly predicted Bitcoin could reach $500,000 within four years, by November 2029, and previously suggested it could hit $1 million. ABTC currently holds 4,367 BTC, having recently increased its holdings by 363 BTC. Trump cites global demand, particularly in regions with weak currencies, and increased institutional access to crypto as factors supporting his bullish outlook.

Plume has introduced Nest Vaults to the Solana blockchain, aiming to provide institutional-grade yield from Real World Assets (RWAs). These vaults are designed to allow users to access returns generated from assets like tokenized securities or real estate directly on the Solana network. This development is intended to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) by offering exposure to regulated and established asset classes within the Solana ecosystem.

Hyperliquid Strategies moved 12 million HYPE tokens, valued at $411 million, to Hypercore. This represents 1.2% of the total HYPE supply and 3.54% of the tokens currently available. The company also began staking, placing 425,000 HYPE tokens, worth approximately $14.5 million, into staking accounts across three wallets. These transactions indicate increased activity and a strategic change within the Hyperliquid network.

Strategy, the company with the largest Bitcoin holdings, has created a $1.44 billion reserve in U.S. dollars to prepare for a possible downturn in the Bitcoin market. This reserve is intended to cover dividend payments and interest costs for at least a year, with the aim of extending it to two years or more. This move signifies a change in Strategy's approach, shifting from primarily buying Bitcoin with raised capital to maintaining both Bitcoin and U.S. dollar reserves. While their Bitcoin purchases have slowed, they still bought 8,178 BTC for about $835.5 million recently, holding a total of approximately 650,000 BTC. The company's CEO has stated they would only sell Bitcoin if their stock price falls below the value of their Bitcoin holdings and new financing isn't available. Their annual obligations are estimated between $750 million and $800 million, and the reserve covers about 21 months of dividends. The creation of this reserve has received mixed reactions, with some critics suggesting it indicates the company is struggling to meet its financial obligations. Strategy's stock price has decreased significantly despite Bitcoin's price remaining relatively high.

While Bitcoin increased by 8% to $93,324, American Bitcoin (ABTC), a mining stock linked to the Trump family, plummeted as much as 50% before settling around 35% lower. This divergence occurred because Bitcoin's rise was driven by improved macro conditions and increased ETF access, while ABTC's fall was due to a large number of newly available shares being sold by early investors after a lock-up period expired. This exposed the flaw in ABTC being a Bitcoin proxy, as its price was also affected by Trump-specific risks. The large influx of shares overwhelmed the market, causing the price to drop despite Bitcoin's rally. This divergence highlights that ABTC is not a direct reflection of Bitcoin's performance, but is influenced by its own supply dynamics, political associations, and the general risks associated with mining stocks.

Komainu, a digital asset service provider, has become the first company in the UAE licensed by Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer Collateral Wallet Services for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). This extended license, called Komainu Connect, allows Komainu to offer its full suite of collateral management services, building upon its existing VARA license from 2023 which covered crypto asset custody and staking. Komainu Connect will be available to clients both in the UAE and internationally. It aims to reduce counterparty risk by allowing clients to trade and finance assets on partner venues while keeping those assets in Komainu's regulated custody. In early 2025, Komainu raised $75 million in strategic investment from Blockstream to expand internationally and improve its collateral management and tokenization services.

Franklin Templeton has launched a Solana ETF, named $SOEZ, on the NYSE. This ETF provides mainstream investors with exposure to the Solana blockchain network through a regulated and transparent investment vehicle. Solana's speed and efficiency makes it suited to things like tokenized assets and decentralized finance. Instead of directly holding Solana tokens, investors can participate through traditional brokerage accounts. Initially, Solana ETFs experienced $32.9 million in outflows yesterday, but cumulative inflows remain at $615 million, with BitwiseInvest seeing continued positive inflows. This data shows sustained investor interest in regulated Solana investment products.

The BONK ecosystem is changing how fees are distributed on the Bonk.fun platform. Now, 51% of all platform fees will be used to purchase BONK tokens for Bonk Holdings Inc.'s Digital Asset Trust (DAT), significantly increasing from the previous 10%. This aims to build a long-term reserve of BONK. This change is supported by reallocating existing buy-and-burn funds and rewards pools. Furthermore, a BONK Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) has launched on the SIX Swiss Exchange, allowing investors to buy BONK like a stock. Each share is backed by actual BONK tokens. BONK's price is currently around $0.00000974, with key levels to watch at $0.00001100 for a potential increase and $0.00000850 for a potential decline.

Solana Mobile plans to launch a new token, SKR, in January 2026. Specific details regarding the token's utility, distribution method, or overall purpose were not disclosed in the article. The launch date is the primary piece of information provided, signaling a potential expansion of the Solana ecosystem into mobile-related ventures.

Bitcoin has recovered from a recent dip, briefly exceeding $94,000, reaching its highest level since November 17th before settling slightly below that. Its market capitalization remains above $1.860 trillion, with dominance over altcoins at just over 57%. Ethereum saw a significant increase, jumping over 5% to over $3,250, a three-week high, after the successful activation of the Fusaka upgrade. Most other large cryptocurrencies showed smaller gains, while some, like XRP and DOGE, experienced losses. The overall cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by approximately $40 billion, surpassing $3.260 trillion.

Citadel has submitted a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) criticizing the current regulatory framework proposals for Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The letter expresses concerns about the potential impact of these regulations on the DeFi sector, leading to strong reactions and disagreement within the cryptocurrency industry. The specific details of Citadel's arguments and the exact nature of the proposed regulations under scrutiny were not included in the information provided. The letter from Citadel is a formal challenge to the direction of DeFi regulation as it is currently being considered by the SEC.

Bitget has launched GetAgent, an AI trading assistant designed to simplify trading by allowing users to interact with the exchange through natural language. GetAgent provides market analysis, suggests entry and exit points, and executes trades directly within the Bitget app, aiming to reduce the need for multiple tools and interfaces. Users can ask GetAgent to buy or sell crypto, create trading bots, and generate portfolio reports with simple text commands. The assistant also offers risk management suggestions, such as stop-loss levels and capital allocation strategies. For Web3 tokens, GetAgent streamlines on-chain transactions, providing previews and confirmations within the chat interface. Bitget's Model Arena allows users to observe and compare real-time AI trading strategies, offering insights into different trading styles and risk profiles. The goal is to make trading faster and more accessible, especially for mobile users, by integrating analysis, execution, and automation into a single conversational interface.

Dogecoin's price has decreased by 0.6% in the last 24 hours, bringing its current price to $0.1496. The cryptocurrency is facing resistance at $0.153. However, a TD Sequential indicator suggests that there may be a potential buying opportunity for Dogecoin.

Saloi Benbaha, who leads the Enterprise Alliance & Ventures at XDC Network, received the Policy Pioneer Award at a Digital Assets Global Forums event held at the UK House of Lords. The award recognizes her work in digital asset policy and regulatory collaboration between the UK and the US, particularly her efforts in trade finance innovation and blockchain integration. Dr. Lisa Cameron, founder of the UK-US Crypto Alliance and former UK Member of Parliament, presented the award. Benbaha's work includes integrating blockchain into global trade, focusing on things like digital trade documents and partnerships with regulators and banks, especially in the MENA region. The event also included discussions on stablecoins and their role in transatlantic finance, with keynote addresses from Lord Taylor of Warwick and Dr. Lisa Cameron. The UK-US Crypto Alliance promotes cooperation in digital asset policy between the two countries.

The US Treasury completed a $12.5 billion debt buyback, the largest ever, injecting new dollars into the banking system. This action could lead to a short-term rise in the crypto market, as banks have more cash available. However, the buyback suggests the banking system needed support, creating mid-term uncertainty. Large buybacks typically occur during periods of financial stress, potentially causing investors to become cautious. Long-term, repeated buybacks may erode trust in the US dollar, potentially increasing interest in Bitcoin due to its fixed supply.

Cameron Scrubs, the founder of Tradeship University, has reiterated his strong support for XRP, advising investors to purchase it and disregard other cryptocurrencies. He believes that other crypto assets are not important compared to XRP. This statement is consistent with his previous optimistic forecasts regarding XRP's prospects.

Tom Lees' company, BitMine, has continued its strategy of purchasing Ethereum (ETH), adding $150 million worth to its holdings. This decision comes despite a significant downturn in the value of BitMine's DAT purchases, which have crashed by 81%. BitMine is moving forward with accumulating ETH despite losses from DAT investments.

WhiteBIT's native coin (WBT) has been added to five S&P Dow Jones cryptocurrency indices, including the S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market Index. This inclusion signifies that WBT meets institutional criteria related to liquidity, market capitalization, governance, transparency, and risk controls. Being included in these indices means WBT will be used in financial products and investment strategies. WhiteBIT's CEO, Volodymyr Nosov, stated that this inclusion signals crypto infrastructure from their region has reached global institutional standards. The coin also reached an all-time high of $62.96 on November 18, 2025, prior to being added to these indices.

Cardano (ADA) is currently trading at $0.449, showing a 0.9% increase in the last 24 hours. The cryptocurrency needs to overcome resistance at the 23.6% Fibonacci level to potentially move towards a price of $0.50.

Franklin Templeton received approval to list its Solana ETF, named SOEZ, on the NYSE Arca exchange. This news led to a 17% increase in Solana's price. The ETF will track the CF Benchmarks Solana Index and aims to provide investors exposure to Solana while also earning staking rewards on its holdings. Coinbase Custody Trust Company will act as the Solana custodian, while BNY Mellon will serve as administrator, transfer agent, and cash custodian. Despite this positive news, Solana-focused ETFs experienced $13.55 million in net outflows this week, with a significant portion coming from the 21Shares TSOL fund. Solana has traded above $120, with data showing buyer concentrations around $135 and $142, potentially acting as resistance levels. Solana futures activity has shown a slightly cautious stance compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

WhiteBIT's native coin, WBT, has been added to five S&P Dow Jones cryptocurrency indices, including the S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market Index. This inclusion signifies that WBT meets institutional standards for liquidity, market capitalization, and governance. Beyond the Broad Digital Market Index, WBT also appears in the S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Asset Index, S&P Cryptocurrency Financials Index, S&P Cryptocurrency LargeCap Ex-MegaCap Index, and S&P Cryptocurrency LargeCap Index. The addition means WBT is now part of analytical frameworks used by investment firms and ETF designers for investment strategies. WBT reached a new all-time high of $62.96 on November 18, 2025, prior to its inclusion in the indices.

Bitcoin's price is up about 5% from a year ago, but has fallen roughly 7.65% in the last six months, leading to investors buying during price drops or 'dips.' This behavior is driven by emotions like fear of missing out (FOMO), impulsivity, and overconfidence, with many traders constantly checking their balances. Investors often mimic each other, buying when others buy, fearing they'll miss a rebound. When Bitcoin's value increases, investors tend to quickly take profits, but hold on to losing investments, a behavior called the 'disposition effect.' During a dip, panic selling can spread rapidly. The constant availability of Bitcoin trading, 24/7, amplifies emotional biases. Institutional interest can reassure retail traders, while buying into a dip can lead to increased emotional involvement, anxiety, and stress. Some buy the dip believing in the long term potential while others are driven by fear. Dollar cost averaging, buying regularly regardless of price, can mitigate emotional swings. Experts recommend setting entry rules, sticking to a plan, understanding your motives, limiting screen time, and learning from past trades to make smarter decisions.

CNN has partnered with Kalshi, a regulated prediction market, to integrate real-time, probability-based data into its news reporting. This is the first time a major news network has used prediction markets in this way, aiming to provide clearer insights into complex events by showing the market's view on the likelihood of future outcomes. Instead of relying solely on polls and expert opinions, CNN reporters will now have access to market expectations that shift as events unfold. The prediction market sector is experiencing growth, with November seeing a record $14.3 billion in volume, a 54% increase from October. Kalshi led the market with $5.8 billion in volume, followed by Polymarket at $4.3 billion and Opinion Labs at $4.2 billion.

A senior Kremlin official, Maxim Oreshkin, is advocating for Russia to recognize cryptocurrency mining as a form of export in its trade statistics. Oreshkin argues that the significant volume of mined cryptocurrency effectively leaves the country, impacting foreign exchange markets and the balance of payments, even though it doesn't physically cross borders. Estimates suggest Russia is producing tens of thousands of Bitcoins annually, potentially generating around 1 billion rubles per day in revenue. Legal entities and sole proprietors mining crypto must now register with the Federal Tax Service and face corporate taxes up to 25% on their mining income, while individuals face progressive rates. Illegal crypto mining is reportedly costing Russia millions in stolen electricity and unpaid taxes, as many miners avoid registration to evade high costs, leading to budget losses for the state.

The article reviews ten Christmas-themed online casino slot games expected to be popular in 2025. These games feature festive visuals, sounds, and gameplay with opportunities to win prizes. The slots covered include Le Santa (Hacksaw Gaming), Xmas Drop (Hacksaw Gaming), Big Bass Christmas Bash (Pragmatic Play), Christmas Carol Megaways (Pragmatic Play), Secrets of Christmas (Netent), Midas Golden Touch Christmas Edition (Thunderkick), Sugar Rush Xmas (Pragmatic Play), Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 (Pragmatic Play), 10 Santas Reindeers (Push Gaming), and Starlight Christmas (Pragmatic Play). Each game offers unique bonus features, free spins, and varying volatility and RTP (Return to Player) percentages. Bets range from 0.10 to 2,000 across the different games. Several online casinos are mentioned as places to play these games, often with bonus offers. Finally, the article promotes crypto casino bonuses and encourages readers to check out the Christmas Advent Calendar.

Bitcoin is currently around $93,000, recovering from a dip to $84,000. Analysts are predicting a potential rise to $120,000 if Bitcoin ETF inflows continue at their current rate. BlackRock's IBIT ETF alone added over $120 million in a single day, suggesting ETFs are now major players in Bitcoin buying. There's increasing interest in Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions, like Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), which aims to improve transaction speeds and usability by integrating with Solana. BlackRock also sees potential in AI, tokenization, and stablecoins, which could benefit projects like SUBBD Token ($SUBBD), which focuses on the creator economy. SUBBD has already raised $1.38 million in its presale.

According to a commentator known as XFinanceBull, XRP's price tends to make significant jumps when its available supply decreases. This observation was made while discussing information shared by another community member, Mullen, indicating that the current supply of XRP is indeed decreasing.

Crypto analyst CasiTrades predicted a recent drop in XRP's price to around $1.90, followed by a rebound. XRP's price initially fell to $2.03 in early December before dropping further, confirming the subwave 3 extension towards the target of $1.90. The price action has since turned bullish, aligning with the anticipated bounce back towards $2.04. The analyst suggests two possible scenarios moving forward: a double bottom formation around $1.80 to $1.88, or a further drop to $1.64 before a potential breakout.

As the crypto market rebounds by $238 billion, whales are showing interest in specific altcoins. Franklin The Turtle (TURTLE) saw major wallets acquire 15.77 million tokens, worth over $1.14 million, with the price currently at $0.0723. Zora (ZORA) experienced an increase from 876,000 to 1.33 million tokens held by large holders in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.0528 after an 18% rise. Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) whales increased their holdings by 3.42%, accumulating 4 million additional tokens valued at over $1.56 million and is trading at $0.392.

The UK has legally recognized cryptocurrencies as property through the passage of the Property Act 2025. This new law creates a legal category for digital assets, aiming to position the UK as a leader in digital finance. The law clarifies that digital assets can be recognized as personal property if they are definable, identifiable, capable of being assumed by third parties, and possess a degree of permanence. This means cryptocurrencies and NFTs can now be included in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. However, the government is also considering banning political donations made via cryptocurrencies due to concerns about their traceability and potential for misuse. Bitcoin is currently trading at $92,180, up 4% in the last 24 hours.

Citadel Securities has publicly opposed regulatory exemptions for decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms trading tokenized US equities, arguing they should adhere to existing investor protection regulations, including transparency, AML/KYC compliance, and custody standards. Simultaneously, Citadel co-led a $500 million investment in Ripple, valuing the company at $40 billion. Other participants in the funding round included Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace. Ripple has been expanding its institutional reach through acquisitions, including Hidden Road (now Ripple Prime), GTreasury, and Rail. Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has surpassed $1 billion in market capitalization. Despite this institutional backing, XRP's price fell almost 10% to $2.17 following the investment announcement. Citadel's actions highlight a preference among institutions for blockchain projects operating within regulated frameworks.

XRP's on-chain activity surged to a yearly high around December 2nd, indicating increased usage of the cryptocurrency for a short period. This spike follows a period of low retail user activity. The increase is attributed to large investors, or whales, re-accumulating XRP and the launch of a liquid staking platform called Firelight for XRP tokens. Exchange reserves of XRP have also decreased, signaling accumulation. While XRP mindshare has increased recently, native decentralized finance applications on the XRP ledger remain limited. Open interest in XRP has increased, suggesting anticipation of a price move. The Firelight liquid staking protocol allows users to stake XRP and receive stXRP, which can be used in various decentralized finance applications on the Flare Network.

Today's crypto news highlights Ethereum's rise above $3,200, fueled by the Fusaka upgrade which reduces fees on Layer-2 networks. Bitcoin is holding above $93,000 as selling pressure decreases. Memecoins, particularly PIPPIN, have seen significant gains, surging over 130% before a slight pullback. Investors are seeking new crypto investments as the total market capitalization nears $3.2 trillion. Ethereum ETF inflows reached $250 million, signaling institutional interest. Other altcoins like Chainlink and BNB have also experienced gains. PIPPIN, an AI-themed memecoin on Solana, saw substantial trading volume. Japan's proposed 20% crypto tax could attract more liquidity from Asian markets.

Shiba Inu's price increased by 21% to $0.000009463. This increase puts it closer to potentially removing the fifth zero from its price. The cryptocurrency had a generally slow performance in November, but has recently shown some growth.

Ripple's XRP is currently trading around $2.17 and facing a critical resistance level at $2.28. If XRP breaks through this level, analysts predict a potential rise to $2.75, with further resistance possible near $2.90 to $3.00. Failure to break through $2.28 could lead to a price drop, with potential support around $2.05 or $1.87. On-chain activity shows increased XRP velocity, indicating higher liquidity. There's also a new protocol, Firelight, that allows XRP holders to stake their tokens. Additionally, RLUSD, a stablecoin, has been approved for use in the Abu Dhabi Global Market.

The XRP Ledger is showing increased activity, with its Velocity reaching a high for 2025 at 0.0324. This indicates more XRP is moving between wallets, suggesting higher demand. A RealFi project aiming to bring real estate onto the XRP Ledger is contributing to the excitement, with its Real Token listing on a centralized exchange on December 5th. An XRP ETF is also impacting the market by removing XRP from exchanges, with over $874.3 million in net inflows so far. This reduction in available XRP could lead to a supply shock if demand increases. XRP is currently trading around $2.16, with traders watching key price zones for potential upward movement toward a target range of $3.50 to $4.00.

BlackRock's recent report highlights AI, digital infrastructure, and stablecoins as major trends impacting markets through 2030. The report suggests a shift towards utility-based crypto projects rather than purely speculative ones. Three cryptocurrencies are highlighted as potentially benefiting from these trends: PEPENODE ($PEPENODE), a mine-to-earn memecoin; SUBBD Token ($SUBBD), an AI-focused platform for content creators; and BNB ($BNB), the native token of the BNB Chain. PEPENODE's presale has raised over $2.26 million and is priced at $0.0011778 with a potential 2026 target of $0.0072. SUBBD Token's presale has raised $1.38 million and is priced at $0.0571 with a potential 2026 target of $0.48. BNB is currently trading at $910.

Bitcoin's price is currently above $93,000 after a recent market recovery. Technical indicators suggest a potential bullish trend, with analysts pointing to factors like Vanguard allowing crypto ETF trading and Bank of America recommending crypto portfolio allocation as drivers. Bitcoin faces a resistance level between $93,000 and $95,000. A successful break above this level could lead to another attempt to reach $100,000, with $102,000 being a key level to watch. The cryptocurrency's 4-hour chart shows improved technical indicators, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggesting a possible move into overbought territory. If the upward trend continues, Bitcoin could reach $96,399; however, failure to sustain the momentum could lead to a retest of the $91,000 level.

A top economic advisor to Vladimir Putin, Maxim Oreshkin, is advocating for Russia to include cryptocurrency transactions in its official trade data, recognizing crypto's increasing role in the nation's economy. Oreshkin views Bitcoin mining as a significant but currently unacknowledged export, impacting the foreign exchange market. Russian companies are already using cryptocurrency to pay for imports, influencing the value of the ruble. Russia now controls approximately 15.5% of the global Bitcoin hashrate, second only to the United States, and mined 54,000 Bitcoin in 2023. Mining revenues are around $12.9 million daily, backed by substantial investments in infrastructure. Due to sanctions, crypto has become essential for cross-border trade, leading the central bank and Ministry of Finance to legalize crypto payments for foreign economic activity and even establish a confidential sandbox for companies using digital assets in international deals. This formal recognition would make Russia one of the first major economies to integrate crypto into its official trade balance.

Bitcoin has rebounded to over $93,000 after a recent drop, with signs suggesting increased buying from major U.S. investors. The Coinbase Premium Index, which reflects the difference in Bitcoin price between Coinbase and other exchanges, has turned positive after being negative in November. This shift is attributed to announcements like Charles Schwab planning to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in early 2026, and Vanguard reconsidering crypto access. Japan is also expected to approve Bitcoin ETFs, potentially bringing $310 billion into the market. Additionally, the Estimated Leverage Ratio on Binance has decreased, indicating less risky trading activity and a more stable market. This combination of factors points to a potential strengthening of Bitcoin's price.

James Smith of the Ethereum Foundation (EF) states that the Fusaka upgrade will transform Ethereum into a more reliable infrastructure. The upgrade's specifics and impact on the market are not detailed in this summary.

A Florida appeals court has revived an $80 million lawsuit against Binance related to a Bitcoin theft. The plaintiff claims Binance was negligent in not freezing funds after the theft was reported and seeks to recover the lost Bitcoin plus interest. The court ruled that the lower court was wrong to dismiss the case due to a lack of jurisdiction, suggesting California law could apply. This opens Binance up to potential further lawsuits regarding asset security. The company also faces other lawsuits, including one accusing it of facilitating transfers to terrorist organizations. Two years ago, Binance pleaded guilty and agreed to pay over $4 billion in penalties to resolve charges of money laundering and sanctions violations, pledging to improve its compliance. Binance is expected to appeal the current decision or pursue arbitration, with the case returning to trial court. This legal action could set a precedent for challenging crypto exchanges' asset recovery processes.

Western Union is implementing a four-part stablecoin strategy to modernize cross-border payments using blockchain technology. The core idea is to unlock capital currently tied up in the traditional banking system, which holds hundreds of millions to enable international transactions. Western Union is partnering with four providers to launch a Digital Asset Network by the first half of 2026, enabling customers to convert between cash and stablecoins in person. A stablecoin card will also be available, targeting customers in high-inflation countries by allowing them to spend their digital dollar balances without converting to local currency. Finally, Western Union plans to issue its own stablecoin on Solana to manage costs, compliance, and reach new customers. In related news, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that several major U.S. banks are partnering with Coinbase on pilot programs involving stablecoins, custody, and digital asset trading.

The recent passage of the GENIUS Act, the first federal stablecoin law in the United States, has sparked debate on Wall Street regarding its potential impact. Major financial institutions are currently divided on whether this new legislation will lead to increased demand for the U.S. dollar and T-Bill markets.

Strategy, a company known for its focus on Bitcoin and led by Michael Saylor, has established a substantial reserve of $1.44 billion in U.S. dollars. This move comes as market sentiment weakens, suggesting the company is preparing for a potential downturn in the Bitcoin market.

OpenAI has been ordered by a U.S. Magistrate Judge to provide 20 million anonymized ChatGPT conversation logs as evidence in a copyright lawsuit brought by The New York Times and MediaNews Group. The lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT inappropriately used copyrighted news content for training, leading to outputs that replicate or summarize their reporting. The plaintiffs believe the logs will demonstrate that ChatGPT is regenerating copyrighted material without permission. OpenAI is required to remove identifying information from the logs before releasing them and has been given seven days after anonymization to publish the content. OpenAI is appealing the ruling, citing concerns about user privacy and potential erosion of trust, arguing that the majority of conversations are irrelevant to the lawsuit and such demands contradict security practices. Critics believe OpenAI's resistance suggests it is hiding something, highlighting the need for transparency when AI systems rely on publicly available content. The outcome of this case, and others like it against Microsoft and Meta, could significantly impact AI training, media sustainability, and digital rights by setting precedents for how AI companies collect, share, and monetize information and whether compensation is required for using copyrighted material.

Cardano (ADA) has recovered above a key resistance level, sparking speculation of a potential bullish trend reversal. After struggling below $1 and breaking below a multi-year support level held since 2024, the price has shown signs of recovery. The token is forming a double-bottom pattern but needs to validate a bullish divergence. Indicators suggest a potential breakout is possible. The major hurdle for Cardano is around $0.52, and regaining control requires securing the range above $0.75. Strong developer activity and rising whale accumulation could indicate an early-stage bullish phase, with potential targets of $0.70-$0.80.

According to market expert Javon Marks, Shiba Inu is showing signs that it may recover and increase in price significantly. Marks predicts Shiba Inu could potentially increase over 234% due to what he calls a bullish divergence.

The cryptocurrency gambling market, valued at around $81 billion in 2024, is seeing new online casinos emerge. Several new platforms launched in 2024 and 2025 are highlighted, including Thrill, Duel, BitcoinVIP, Shock, Pigmo, Winna, and Spinly.io. These new casinos are trying to attract players with features like original games, trading integrations, player-vs-player games, extensive cryptocurrency support, and VIP programs. New casinos often offer attractive bonuses and innovative features to compete with established brands. Trends include a focus on original games, trading features, PVP gameplay, and support for a wide range of cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin's price has risen above $93,000, but the amount of Bitcoin held on the Binance exchange is decreasing. This decline is due to investors moving their Bitcoin to personal wallets for security and large U.S. buyers, like spot ETF managers, storing coins with custodians, reducing the available supply. The futures market for Bitcoin is also very active, with open interest at a record $67 billion. Recently, there was a significant liquidation event where over $640 million in long positions were wiped out in an hour. Traders are closely watching the $92,000-$94,000 price range as a potential barrier for further gains and $88,000-$89,000 as a support level where buying activity is anticipated.

Ethereum's price is showing a pattern similar to gold's breakout before a 142% price increase, suggesting a potential move towards $4,000 if it breaks above $3,248. The Fusaka upgrade, designed to improve Ethereum's scaling capabilities, supports this bullish outlook, potentially mirroring the 56% gain seen after the Pectra upgrade, targeting a price of $4,264. Increased inflows into Ethereum ETFs and long-term holders moving ETH off exchanges further strengthen the positive trend. Fidelity has recently added around $34.4 million in Ethereum. Tom Lee related wallets removed about $150 million worth of ETH from exchanges. Charles Schwab will allow Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in early 2026.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has predicted that Bitcoin's price will reach $180,000 by the end of 2026. This projection was made during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, where Bitcoin was trading near $93,342, down 0.6% in the last 24 hours and about 26% below its all-time high of over $126,000. Other executives presented different forecasts. Binance CEO Richard Teng refrained from giving a specific price target, emphasizing long-term fundamentals, while Solana Foundation President Lily Liu estimated Bitcoin would exceed $100,000 by the end of 2026. Garlinghouse's optimistic view is based on improving regulations in the U.S. and the increasing involvement of major financial firms in the crypto market. These differing opinions among industry leaders highlight the existing uncertainty in digital asset valuations, especially during periods of market volatility.

The SEC has shelved Rule 13f-2, leading to increased speculative investment in crypto presales. Investors are now showing interest in presales of smaller cryptocurrencies. These include Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a project aiming to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities with faster transactions; Maxi Doge ($MAXI), a meme coin focused on trading culture; and Remittix ($RTX), a project focused on using cryptocurrency for international money transfers. Bitcoin Hyper has raised $28.9 million in its presale, with tokens priced at $0.013375 and 40% APY staking rewards. Maxi Doge has raised over $4.2 million, with tokens priced at $0.0002715 and a staking APY of 72%. Remittix has raised over $28.4 million, with tokens priced at $0.119 each, and aims to facilitate crypto-to-fiat remittances across 30+ countries.

ING suggests that the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note could potentially increase. The report highlights the potential for upward movement in these yields, meaning investors could see higher returns on these bonds. The report focuses specifically on the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, indicating a belief that this particular benchmark rate may rise.

BNB Chain has launched a new prediction market platform called Predict. The platform was created by former Binance employees and incubated by YZi Labs. Predict aims to enhance capital efficiency with a yield-generating model where user funds continue to generate returns during active predictions. CZ, the head of Binance, announced the launch on X, noting the team's background. The launch aligns with BNB Chain's plan, announced in September 2025, to expand its presence in the prediction market sector. Early reactions show user interest in the platform's waitlist and potential DeFi integrations. Predict's goal is to develop BNB Chain into a leading prediction market ecosystem.

Tensions between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are escalating ahead of the December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Trump has been publicly criticizing Powell for not lowering interest rates aggressively enough, even suggesting Powell is incompetent and negatively impacting the national debt. Trump has even claimed he has a successor ready when Powells term expires in May 2026, with names like Kevin Hassett, Scott Bessent, and Michelle Bowman mentioned as possibilities. Recent economic data, including lower private payrolls, rising jobless claims, and a dip in the ISM services PMI, are fueling speculation about a potential rate cut at the December meeting. These indicators suggest the economy may be cooling faster than the Fed anticipated. Minutes from recent meetings show the FOMC is divided, with some members worried about cutting rates too soon and others believing the labor market justifies a rate cut. Bank of America analysts suggest the increase in jobless claims and revisions to non-farm payrolls are pushing the committee toward easing. The FOMC decision could significantly impact the monetary policy outlook for 2026.

Dogecoin's price is currently at $0.147, and investor interest from large holders is decreasing, with whale transactions at a 2-month low. This decline in large transactions suggests less confidence in Dogecoin's ability to reach $1. Meanwhile, Remittix (RTX), priced at $0.119, is gaining attention due to its real-world applications, including a newly launched iOS wallet and upcoming crypto-to-fiat payment features. Remittix has raised over $28.5 million and sold more than 692 million tokens and has also completed CertiK KYC verification. Some investors are shifting from Dogecoin to Remittix, believing RTX has a higher chance of reaching the $1 milestone due to its utility and adoption, while Dogecoin's price movement relies more on market sentiment.

Litecoin's price has increased by 1% to around $85 per coin, driven by rising demand potentially linked to new cryptocurrency ETFs and Vanguard's decision to allow exposure to these ETFs. While a specific Litecoin ETF saw zero net flow on Monday and Tuesday, the futures market shows increased investor confidence with a 4.41% surge in Open Interest to $440.26 million. Data also indicates larger average order sizes from major investors. Technical indicators suggest a potential rise to around $92.94, with a possibility of reaching $99.51. However, a loss of momentum could lead to declines to $79.68 or $74.66.

In December 2025, three crypto-related areas are showing significant growth. First, crypto card payments reached a record $406 million in November, with Rain, RedotPay, and Ether.fi Cash being the top providers. Rain saw the biggest growth at 22%. This suggests that using crypto for everyday purchases is becoming more popular. Second, the Trump administration is now focusing on robotics instead of AI. This may lead to increased interest in blockchain projects related to automation. Analyst HK started a new position in Robotics x Crypto, highlighting PEAQ. Third, prediction markets are booming, with Opinion.Trade reaching $1.5 billion in weekly volume and briefly surpassing its rivals, Kalshi and Polymarket. This growth is driven by AI forecasting and low fees. CZ also re-entered the sector, unveiling a YZiLabs-backed prediction platform on BNB Chain. These three trends could shape the crypto market in early 2026, with investors watching for regulatory changes, new card options, and listings on major prediction markets.

Former Citadel engineers have raised $17 million in funding for their new startup, Fin, which is developing a stablecoin-based payments app. The app aims to facilitate fast and inexpensive cross-border payments, particularly for large transactions. Pantera Capital led the funding round, with participation from Sequoia and Samsung Next. Fin plans to pilot its platform with import-export businesses soon, targeting a market where traditional wire transfers are slow and costly. The company intends to generate revenue through transaction fees and interest earned on stablecoins held in Fin wallets, positioning itself against established financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase and Barclays. The funding for Fin comes amid increasing interest in stablecoins, with the sector's market capitalization exceeding $300 billion. Traditional finance giants are also showing more interest in stablecoin infrastructure with Citadel Securities investing $200 million in crypto exchange Kraken and participating in Ripple's $500 million funding round. European banks are also forming a consortium to launch a euro-backed stablecoin, and Sony Bank plans to issue a USD-pegged stablecoin. Federal regulators are working on rules for stablecoin issuers, with the FDIC expected to publish its first framework soon.

A 21-year-old Ukrainian student was murdered in Vienna, Austria, after being tortured and forced to reveal the passwords to his cryptocurrency wallets. The attackers emptied his crypto accounts and then burned him alive in his father's car. Two suspects, a 19-year-old student and a 45-year-old Ukrainian national, were arrested in Ukraine after fleeing with large amounts of cash believed to be the converted crypto. The victim was the son of Kharkiv's deputy mayor. Authorities identified the suspects through surveillance footage and are investigating the total amount of cryptocurrency stolen. This incident highlights a growing trend of violent crimes targeting cryptocurrency holders, with a significant increase in such attacks reported globally.

Bitcoin is rebounding, potentially reaching $120,000 due to increased investment from exchange-traded funds and expectations of lowered interest rates. These ETFs saw over $58 million in inflows on December 2nd. The total capital added to Bitcoin in this cycle is $732 billion. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is a new project aiming to improve Bitcoin's usability for decentralized finance (DeFi) and gaming by offering faster, cheaper transactions. It proposes a Bitcoin-native Layer 2 solution. The $HYPER presale has already raised over $28.95 million. The project uses Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) execution environment for sub-second, low-cost smart contracts. Some predictions suggest $HYPER could see significant returns, potentially 1,395% by 2026. The goal is to increase Bitcoin's utility beyond just storing value.

Solana Mobile is launching the SKR token in January 2026 to power its mobile ecosystem. SKR will be used to verify devices, review app submissions, and incentivize participation. The total supply of SKR will be 10 billion tokens, allocated for growth, airdrops, community funding, and Solana Mobile and Solana Labs. The token will initially have a 10% inflation rate, decreasing annually to stabilize at 2%. Users can stake SKR to Guardians to earn rewards and participate in the network's security and governance.

Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading around $3191, with traders closely monitoring key support and resistance levels. The immediate support level to watch is $3100, which is also the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). A breakdown below this level could lead to further price drops. Resistance is observed at $3230, coinciding with the 50-day EMA, and further resistance exists at $3310 based on the Upper Bollinger Band. The article suggests a potential price target extension of $5823. The Stochastic RSI indicates bearish momentum. Stop-loss orders are recommended below $3020 to protect against potential losses. Buying opportunities may arise near $3100 or $3020, while selling opportunities could be considered near $3230 or $3310. The 61.8% Fibonacci level is at $3221, and the 138.2% Fibonacci extension target is $5823. Overall, the analysis suggests caution due to current weakness and bearish momentum, advising traders to manage risk carefully.

Ripple, a company known for its XRP cryptocurrency, transferred over $101 million worth of XRP to the Binance exchange. This movement of a large amount of XRP may indicate Ripple's intent to sell or use the funds for other purposes. The transfer's impact on the price of XRP will depend on various market factors following this large movement of funds.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis posted an image on X that has sparked speculation about the United States potentially increasing its Bitcoin holdings. The image, resembling a children's book cover, features a turtle named Franklin using a laptop with the Bitcoin logo. This has been interpreted by some as a hint towards the U.S. government considering a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Senator Lummis has previously advocated for the creation of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, potentially holding up to 1 million Bitcoin. The post follows previous actions, including President Trump's executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve framework and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent appearance at a Bitcoin-themed bar. While there is no official confirmation of government Bitcoin purchases, the post is being viewed as a signal that the U.S. might be moving towards accumulating Bitcoin. Bitcoin was trading at $93,381 at the time of the article.

Citadel Securities is urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms that allow trading of tokenized U.S. stocks. Citadel argues that these DeFi platforms, smart contract developers, and wallet providers should be subject to the same securities laws as traditional exchanges because they function similarly when tokenized stocks are involved. They are concerned that a separate regulatory system for DeFi could undermine existing securities laws. The crypto industry, including figures from Uniswap and the Blockchain Association, opposes this push, arguing it could stifle innovation and protect Citadel's market dominance. They state that DeFi's open-source, peer-to-peer nature lowers barriers to entry and challenges traditional finance. Traditional finance groups like SIFMA and the World Federation of Exchanges support Citadel, emphasizing the need for investor protections in the tokenized securities market.

Binance's BNB token is showing signs of recovery after a recent drop, currently trading above $920. Analysts are observing that BNB is approaching a significant resistance level that has been in place for seven years. A break above this resistance could lead to a rally towards $1,200. The price is interacting with this resistance for the sixth time, historically leading to higher price peaks. If BNB breaks through this channel with significant trading volume, it could potentially reach targets of $950-$1,000 in the short term, and $1,150-$1,500 by mid-2026. Technical indicators such as the weekly RSI and MACD are also suggesting a potential breakout.

Bitcoin Hyper, a project aiming to improve Bitcoin's usability by creating a layer-2 solution with fast transaction speeds and low fees, has raised over $28.95 million in its presale. Bitcoin Hyper seeks to address Bitcoin's limitations in speed and programmability by integrating Solana's technology, allowing for wrapped Bitcoin to be used in DeFi and gaming applications. The project aims to turn Bitcoin into an asset that can be actively used instead of being held passively. The presale token price is $0.013375 with 40% APY staking, and the project anticipates a release window between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. Price predictions estimate a potential token value of $0.20 by the end of 2026 and $1.50 or higher by 2030, depending on the project's progress and adoption.

Ethereum's price has risen back above $3,200. This increase coincides with a period of increased buying activity from large Ethereum holders, often referred to as 'shark' wallets, who are accumulating more of the cryptocurrency.

Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, reiterated his positive outlook on the cryptocurrency market, especially for Bitcoin, at the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Following this, an XRP community member speculated on a potential XRP price based on Garlinghouse's prediction of Bitcoin reaching $180,000.

Bitcoin is showing strong buying activity, indicated by a taker buy ratio near 1.17, meaning buyers are aggressively making market orders. However, M2 velocity, which measures how quickly money circulates in the economy, has stopped increasing. This plateau in M2 velocity suggests the economy isn't growing as quickly, creating a divergence between the crypto market's enthusiasm and the broader economic trend. The expert notes that Bitcoin's price increases are currently driven more by leveraged positions than actual economic improvement. This reliance on leverage increases the risk of sudden price drops, as the market's short-term energy contrasts with slower structural flows. The tension between aggressive buying and slowing economic activity could lead to increased volatility in the crypto market.

Strategy (MSTR) is in talks with MSCI regarding a possible exclusion from MSCI's indices by January 15. This is due to concerns that Strategy's business model, which focuses on buying cryptocurrencies, resembles an investment fund, which isn't eligible for index inclusion. Analysts estimate this exclusion could lead to $2 billion to $8 billion in outflows. Michael Saylor, representing Strategy, downplays the potential impact of the exclusion, noting the stock's inherent volatility due to its reliance on Bitcoin's price. He also stated that the company is not merely a passive Bitcoin holding entity. Strategy has also established a $1.44 billion USD reserve to cover dividend payments and debt obligations, funded by an at-the-market stock offering, with the goal of maintaining dividend coverage for at least 12 months and ideally longer. Currently, Bitcoin is trading above $93,000, and MSTR stock is up 2% in premarket trading.

Bitcoin rebounded significantly, rising nearly 8% after a period of decline. Bitfinex suggests this recovery is due to sellers becoming less active after a large amount of risky trades were eliminated from the market, reducing the potential for further price drops. This follows a period in October where $19 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out. The market is now considered less risky and more stable. Some analysts are questioning whether Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle still applies, as recent price movements don't align with past patterns. Cathie Wood of ARK Invest predicts that liquidity issues in the crypto and AI markets will soon improve due to expected policy changes by the Federal Reserve. ARK Invest has been actively buying crypto-related stocks during the recent downturn.

XRP's price is stuck in a range between $1.81 and $2.28 despite a bullish signal. A measure called 'dormancy', which indicates how little older XRP tokens are moving, has hit a three-month high, suggesting less selling pressure. However, long-term holders of XRP are selling off their holdings, which is offsetting the positive impact of the increased dormancy. This selling pressure from long-term holders is preventing the price from breaking out. For XRP to escape its current range, it needs to close above $2.28. If it falls below $1.98, it could drop back to $1.81.

Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, accusing them of offering unlicensed sports prediction contracts that violate state gaming laws. The DCP considers these contracts illegal gambling and asserts that the companies misrepresented their services as legal, potentially violating consumer protection laws. The state raised concerns about insufficient consumer protections, particularly related to financial and data security risks, and the possibility of underage betting. These platforms also allegedly failed to prevent insiders from betting on events where they may have an unfair advantage. Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com face potential penalties and are required to allow Connecticut users to withdraw their funds. Only DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics are currently authorized to offer sports betting in Connecticut.

Connecticut has ordered Robinhood, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to stop offering sports betting services to residents of the state. State regulators claim that these platforms are operating without the necessary licenses and are allowing individuals under the legal wagering age to participate. The state's Department of Consumer Protection issued cease and desist orders to the companies, citing violations of Connecticut's gambling laws, which restrict sports wagering to only three approved operators. Robinhood and Kalshi argue that their products are overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as derivatives, not gambling products. State officials are concerned about consumer risks associated with these unregulated platforms, including data breaches and the potential for withheld winnings, since these platforms are not subject to the same regulatory oversight as licensed operators. The companies are required to allow Connecticut residents to withdraw their funds immediately, or they could face civil penalties and possible criminal charges.

Connecticut regulators have ordered Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com to cease offering sports event contracts to residents, claiming they constitute unlicensed online gambling. The order requires the companies to immediately stop advertising and providing these products within Connecticut and to allow residents to withdraw their funds. While regulators consider the contracts sports bets, Robinhood and Kalshi maintain that their markets are federally regulated derivatives overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Zcash (ZEC) is potentially set for a price bounce after a significant drop that eliminated overextended positions, but analysts caution against expecting a full trend reversal. ZEC is currently trading around $330-$340, having fallen from highs near $740 in late November. Key support levels are identified between $280 and $360, where buyers may become aggressive, while resistance is noted around $480-$520. Traders are advised to be wary of chasing short-term gains and instead wait for confirmation of a trend reversal before committing significant capital. Fibonacci retracement levels also suggest a possible bounce from the current price range towards $400-$450, but the overall downtrend remains in place.

Fanatics Markets has launched a new platform in partnership with Crypto.com to offer regulated prediction trading to users in the United States. The platform allows users to trade on the outcomes of various events related to sports, finance, economics, and politics. The initial launch covers 24 states, with plans to expand to include event contracts for crypto, stocks, climate, tech, movies, and music in the near future. Crypto.com provides the regulated market infrastructure for the platform, while Fanatics manages the app design and user interface. The platform also includes risk-management tools to help users control their trading activity, manage limits, and reduce risk. The goal of the partnership is to make regulated prediction trading more accessible to a broader U.S. audience.

XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are approaching $1 billion in total value. This growth is fueled by significant interest from large financial institutions and the availability of these ETFs on major traditional finance platforms. Ripple's CEO has expressed a positive outlook on the continued growth and adoption of XRP.

The crypto market is experiencing positive momentum due to several factors. The Ethereum Fusaka upgrade has led to cheaper transaction fees and better network performance, pushing its price above $3,200. There is also a large amount of short positions that may get liquidated at the price of $3,500, potentially increasing the price even further. Charles Schwab, with $12 trillion under management, plans to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in early 2026, which could bring more traditional investors into crypto. Additionally, regulatory changes are occurring with the SEC planning to introduce an innovation exemption for crypto builders. Finally, the US-China trade situation has eased, contributing to market stability. Bitcoin is consolidating between $92,000 and $94,000, and a break above $94,000 could lead to a quick rise to $100,000. Other news includes Tom Lee's BitMine increasing its Ethereum holdings to over 3.7 million ETH, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink acknowledging his previous skepticism about crypto and noting its rapid adoption, faster than the early internet.

The cryptocurrency BONK has experienced a positive development as its team has modified the fee structure. This adjustment is designed to encourage more purchases of DAT, presumably a related or associated asset. The specific details of the fee adjustment and the expected impact on DAT purchase volume were not provided in the title, but the change is anticipated to result in increased DAT acquisition.

Ethereum's recent Fusaka upgrade addresses an issue where blob gas fees were effectively zero after the Dencun update, creating an imbalance as rollups utilized Ethereum's data space without incurring significant costs. This upgrade implements EIP-7918, setting a minimum blob price that aligns with actual verification costs, now ranging between 0.01 Gwei and 0.5 Gwei. Further upgrades are planned to increase the blob target from six to fourteen by January 7th, providing rollups with additional data space. A key component of Fusaka is PeerDAS, enabling nodes to sample data, reducing the load on node operators, and scaling Ethereum's data handling capacity. While users may not immediately notice the change, developers are expected to leverage the more stable fee system and increased capacity for improved applications.

Strategy, a company known for heavily investing in Bitcoin, has significantly reduced its Bitcoin purchases and built a $1.44 billion cash reserve. This shift is due to expectations of potentially unstable market conditions. The company aims to use this cash to cover dividend and debt payments for at least a year, possibly longer. Their Bitcoin purchases have dropped from 134,000 BTC in November 2024 to just 135 BTC so far this month. Market indicators suggest a possible Bitcoin price decline, potentially to the $55,000-$70,000 range next year. However, analysts believe Strategy's combined cash and Bitcoin holdings make it more stable and less likely to be forced to sell its Bitcoin. Currently Strategy holds over 650,000 BTC.

Hayden Adams, the founder of Uniswap, has publicly criticized Citadel Securities for urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols in the same way as traditional financial exchanges. Citadel argues that DeFi protocols function similarly to traditional financial intermediaries and should therefore be subject to the same regulations, including registration and capital requirements. Adams argues that Citadel's push aims to control DeFi and undermine its decentralized nature. He suggests that applying traditional financial rules to DeFi could hinder innovation and the open nature of platforms like Uniswap, potentially creating challenges for developers, validators, and liquidity providers within the DeFi ecosystem.

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the head of Binance, has announced a new prediction market platform called Predict.Fun that will operate natively on the BNB Chain. Specific details about the platform's functionality, launch date, or potential impact on the BNB Chain ecosystem were not disclosed in the announcement. The platform's purpose is to allow users to make predictions, presumably on the price movements of cryptocurrencies or other events, using the BNB Chain.

On the Cardano blockchain, a specific cryptocurrency token called NIGHT is being distributed to users soon in an event known as the Glacier Drop. Data shows that one particular digital wallet currently holds a significant portion of these tokens, specifically 7.3 billion NIGHT tokens, which represents about 31% of all NIGHT tokens available.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is warning people about a rise in online scams, especially during the holiday season. He highlights that scammers exploit this time, hoping victims won't report fraud. Garlinghouse promotes Scamberrypie, a website offering advice on avoiding scams, and mentions partnerships with companies like Match Group, Cash App, the National Cryptocurrency Association, and Coinbase to raise awareness. The warning comes as statistics show 57% of adults experienced scam attempts in 2025, with 23% losing money. Garlinghouse specifically addresses scams involving XRP, Ripple's token, which have increased since its rise in value. He warns against fake YouTube videos promising doubled XRP returns and reminds users that Ripple will never ask for asset transfers, wallet data, or investment stream participation. He advises verifying sources before engaging with suspicious content. Stolen funds from fraud have reached nearly $450 billion and 20% of victims do not report the crime.

XRP is entering a potentially significant week due to several factors converging. The introduction of multiple Spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States is creating institutional demand for XRP. Currently five major issuers, including 21Shares, Bitwise, Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, and Canary Capital, are trading XRP-backed funds simultaneously. These funds have already accumulated over $824 million in inflows since their launch, with no net outflows recorded. This increased ETF demand is occurring as the supply of XRP available on exchanges is decreasing. Ripple also received regulatory approval in Singapore for its subsidiary to operate a fully licensed payments platform. Additionally, the XRP Ledger is experiencing increased on-chain activity, with a rise in AccountSet operations, new wallets, and transaction volume. A simulation based on ETF demand suggests potentially significant price increases for XRP, dependent on elasticity. Ripple's regulatory upgrade and increased Ledger activity indicate growing real-world usage coinciding with institutional demand via ETFs.