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Crypto majors were mostly flat; btc -0.3% at $87,000; eth -1% at $2,930, bnb -1% at $858, sol even at $128. Night (+11%), morpho (+10%) and myx (+5%) led top movers. Bitwise forecasted new bitcoin all-time highs in 2026, pointing to structural factors like institutional capital inflows, regulatory clarity, and continued adoption to outweigh historical bearish factors. The sec ended its four-year investigation into aave, closing the file without recommending enforcement action. Visa expanded its stablecoin pilot to more us banks and to include settlement on solana. The fdic approved a proposal to implement the genius act, outlining how fdic-supervised banks could issue payment stablecoins through subsidiaries. Trump said he would be open to nominating democrats to the sec and cftc, a shift that could help unblock the stalled senate crypto market-structure bill. Elizabeth warren raised concerns about dex risks, flagging pancakeswap and alleging links to trump-connected flows and north korea–tied laundering. The ftc said nomad must repay recovered funds after the $186m 2022 bridge hack. Hong kong influencers face charges related to their promotion of the collapsed jpex exchange, which left investors with roughly $206 m in losses. The south korean government approved about $15m in debt relief for crypto traders. 
Crypto majors were very red to start the week; btc -3% at $87,200; eth -6% at $2,950, bnb -2% at $868, sol -3% at $128. Xdc (+4%), cc (+3%) and sky (+2%) led top movers. Jpmorgan launched a tokenized money-market fund on ethereum, using onchain rails to settle fund shares. The senate punted the crypto market-structure markup to next year, delaying near-term progress on a major u.S. Framework bill. Coinbase and robinhood joined the new u.S. ‘tech force’ aimed at recruiting top engineers to build ai infra for the government. Metamask expanded beyond ethereum by adding native bitcoin support, letting users buy, send, and receive btc inside the wallet. Paypal applied for a bank charter in utah as its next potential step into the traditional banking system. Trump said he would “look at” pardoning samourai wallet developer keonne rodriguez, directing the attorney general to investigate the request ahead of his prison reporting date. Grayscale argued quantum computing was unlikely to move crypto valuations in 2026, while warning chains still needed long-term post-quantum upgrade planning. Bittensor (tao) completed its first halving event with issuance dropping from 7,200 tokens/day to 3,600. 
Crypto majors were very red to start the week; btc -3% at $87,200; eth -6% at $2,950, bnb -2% at $868, sol -3% at $128. Xdc (+4%), cc (+3%) and sky (+2%) led top movers. Jpmorgan launched a tokenized money-market fund on ethereum, using onchain rails to settle fund shares. The senate punted the crypto market-structure markup to next year, delaying near-term progress on a major u.S. Framework bill. Coinbase and robinhood joined the new u.S. ‘tech force’ aimed at recruiting top engineers to build ai infra for the government. Metamask expanded beyond ethereum by adding native bitcoin support, letting users buy, send, and receive btc inside the wallet. Paypal applied for a bank charter in utah as its next potential step into the traditional banking system. Trump said he would “look at” pardoning samourai wallet developer keonne rodriguez, directing the attorney general to investigate the request ahead of his prison reporting date. Grayscale argued quantum computing was unlikely to move crypto valuations in 2026, while warning chains still needed long-term post-quantum upgrade planning. Bittensor (tao) completed its first halving event with issuance dropping from 7,200 tokens/day to 3,600. 
Crypto majors were mostly flat over the weekend; btc even at $89,700; eth +1% at $3,150, bnb +1% at $888, sol +1% at $133. Mnt (+10%), merl (+3%) and trx (+3%) led top movers. The sec issued a no-action letter allowing certain tokenized stock offerings, giving firms some regulatory clarity to launch tokenized equities without immediate enforcement risk. The sec also issued an investor bulletin explaining the basics of crypto custody. The occ granted national bank charters to circle, ripple, and other crypto firms. Tether considered tokenizing its stock after pursuing a share sale that could value it around $500b. Vanguard’s quant equity head compared bitcoin to a “digital labubu” even as vanguard opened client access to trading crypto etf products. The uk proposed legislation to bring crypto under its full fca regulatory oversight. Xstocks enabled tokenized equities to move between solana and ethereum using chainlink’s ccip bridge. Netflix greenlit a crypto-themed comedy titled one attempt remaining, starring jennifer garner. 
Crypto majors were broadly lower, falling 2–4% with BTC down 2% at $91,400, ETH down 2% at $3,130, BNB down 2% at $893, and SOL down 4% at $136, while ZEC (+4%) and TRX (+2%) led the day’s top movers. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said sovereign wealth funds have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin, adding that they “bought more” as BTC declined from $126K into the $80K range to build long-term positions. The IMF warned that rising stablecoin adoption could weaken central bank control in a new report examining currency substitution and monetary sovereignty risks. Solana and Coinbase’s Base network were linked through a new bridge secured by Chainlink and Coinbase infrastructure. The CFTC also approved spot crypto trading on CFTC-registered exchanges, with Bitnomial set to debut first. In the U.K., Reform UK received the country’s largest-ever political donation from a living donor—an $11.4M contribution from a Tether-linked investor. Meanwhile, recent research indicated that the ~$4B in Bitcoin ETF outflows seen in October–November stemmed primarily from leveraged basis-trade unwinds across major funds rather than investor panic.
Crypto majors traded slightly higher, with ETH leading gains post-Fusaka as BTC rose 1% to $93,000, ETH jumped 4% to $3,190, and BNB and SOL each added 1% to reach $909 and $143, respectively. Among top movers, ZEC (+10%), TAO (+8%), and DASH (+6%) outperformed. Large ETH holders resumed sizeable spot purchases following Monday’s liquidations, suggesting renewed institutional dip-buying. At the Dealbook Summit, Brian Armstrong noted that “top banks” are partnering with Coinbase on pilots for stablecoins, custody, and trading. BlackRock released its 2026 outlook with a risk-on tilt, maintaining an overweight position in U.S. equities and highlighting AI and rising stablecoin adoption as “megaforces” reshaping markets. Meanwhile, Binance introduced “Binance Junior,” a crypto savings account for minors with extensive parental oversight, and Startale—Sony’s Soneium blockchain partner—launched USDSC, a stablecoin set to serve as the default settlement asset on the Soneium L2.
Crypto majors are sharply higher, climbing 6–10% following Vanguard’s crypto debut and supportive commentary from Bank of America, with BTC up 6% to $92,900, ETH up 9% to $3,070, BNB up 7% to $899, and SOL up 10% to $142. Among top movers, SUI gained 24%, PENGU 19%, and LINK 18%. Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade is scheduled to launch today, aiming to improve mainnet ingestion of L2 data and reduce rollup costs to enhance scalability. Bank of America is now recommending a 1–4% crypto allocation for clients across Merrill Lynch and the Private Bank. On the corporate front, Kraken has agreed to acquire tokenization platform Backed Finance to accelerate the adoption of tokenized stocks, while Chainlink introduced its “LINK Everything” initiative, a comprehensive tokenization stack featuring CCIP, compliance tools, and expanded data and compute services. In the regulatory and leadership landscape, crypto-friendly Kevin Hassett is now an 85% favorite to become the next Federal Reserve Chair after Jerome Powell, Binance has appointed cofounder He Yi as Co-CEO, and the UK has formally created a new property category for crypto and NFTs through its newly passed Property Act.
Crypto majors are green and reversing yesterday’s selloff, with BTC up 2% at $87,400, ETH flat at $2,820, BNB up 2% at $842, and SOL up 2% at $129. Among top movers, Fartcoin (+14%), SPX (+12%), and PUMP (+9%) led gains. Vanguard announced it will begin allowing trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform, ending its long-standing opposition. Coinbase leadership and Marc Andreessen were sued over an alleged years-long insider-trading scheme. Ripple secured a payments license in Singapore and expanded XRP and RLUSD payment services there. Vitalik Buterin warned that shifting Zcash governance toward token-based voting could erode privacy protections. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman stated that bank regulators are working on stablecoin rules. Anthropic released a report showing that AI agents discovered zero-day exploits in crypto protocols during testing and pose a threat to vulnerable smart contracts. Meanwhile, House Republicans issued a 50-page report on “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” alleging that the Fed, FDIC, OCC, and SEC covertly pressured banks to avoid crypto through pause letters, informal guidance, and SAB 121, ultimately debanking more than 30 firms.
Crypto majors are green and reversing yesterday’s selloff, with BTC up 2% at $87,400, ETH flat at $2,820, BNB up 2% at $842, and SOL up 2% at $129. Among top movers, Fartcoin (+14%), SPX (+12%), and PUMP (+9%) led gains. Vanguard announced it will begin allowing trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform, ending its long-standing opposition. Coinbase leadership and Marc Andreessen were sued over an alleged years-long insider-trading scheme. Ripple secured a payments license in Singapore and expanded XRP and RLUSD payment services there. Vitalik Buterin warned that shifting Zcash governance toward token-based voting could erode privacy protections. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman stated that bank regulators are working on stablecoin rules. Anthropic released a report showing that AI agents discovered zero-day exploits in crypto protocols during testing and pose a threat to vulnerable smart contracts. Meanwhile, House Republicans issued a 50-page report on “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” alleging that the Fed, FDIC, OCC, and SEC covertly pressured banks to avoid crypto through pause letters, informal guidance, and SAB 121, ultimately debanking more than 30 firms.
Crypto majors slid sharply, reversing all of last week’s gains, with BTC down 6% to $85,800, ETH down 6% to $2,820, BNB falling 7% to $822, and SOL dropping 7% to $127. Among top movers, MYX (+15%) and JST (+4%) led the market. More than $650 million in positions were liquidated over the past day, including $580 million in longs after BTC dipped below $86,000. ZEC suffered the steepest decline among major tokens, falling 20% to $355 and 35% on the week. Meanwhile, Tether founder Paolo Ardoino again addressed the latest wave of Tether FUD, reiterating that the company is not at risk of insolvency. In regulatory developments, China’s central bank reaffirmed that crypto remains illegal and signaled a coming crackdown. Robinhood announced a partnership with Susquehanna to launch a new CFTC-licensed exchange, paving the way for a major expansion into prediction markets. Pavel Durov revealed Cocoon, a new decentralized confidential compute network where GPU operators earn TON rewards. JPMorgan also entered the spotlight with a new structured BTC-linked product that offers investors a minimum 16% yield—up to 50% depending on BTC’s performance—with downside protection of up to 30%.
Crypto majors were slightly red, with BTC down 1% at $86,600 and ETH down 1% at $2,910, while BNB gained 1% to $856 and SOL held steady at $136. Among top movers, MON (+24%), SPX (+13%), and IP (+7%) led the market. In policy and institutional developments, Texas launched its Bitcoin reserve with a $5 million purchase of BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, marking the first deployment of its approved $10 million BTC budget. U.S. Bank completed a test of issuing a proprietary stablecoin on the Stellar network, and MoonPay secured a New York trust charter, joining firms like Coinbase and Ripple to expand institutional custody and service capabilities. Polymarket received CFTC approval to reenter the U.S., enabling it to onboard domestic users, brokers, and intermediaries, while Kalshi was blocked in Nevada from offering sports and election markets after a judge reversed an earlier ruling. Klarna introduced its own stablecoin, KlarnaUSD, on Tempo. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security has reportedly been investigating Bitmain as a national security risk, examining whether the company can remotely access its equipment.
Crypto majors rallied alongside a broad market surge, with BTC up 2% to $87,400, ETH up 4% to $2,920, BNB up 1% to $850, and SOL up 5% to $136, while KAS (+22%), ENA (+13%), and SUI (+11%) led the day’s top movers. The NASDAQ jumped 2.7% as stocks such as GOOG (+6%) and TSLA (+7%) posted strong gains. In policy and industry developments, the White House launched the “Genesis Mission,” described as a Manhattan Project–style initiative for AI, and Binance along with CZ faced new accusations of enabling crypto transactions for Hamas. Kraken hinted at a debit card debut expected today, and Tether purchased another 1 million Rumble shares, pushing the YouTube rival’s stock sharply higher. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank reiterated its warnings that the rapid growth of stablecoins could introduce stability risks to the wider financial system.
Crypto majors rallied alongside a broad market surge, with BTC up 2% to $87,400, ETH up 4% to $2,920, BNB up 1% to $850, and SOL up 5% to $136, while KAS (+22%), ENA (+13%), and SUI (+11%) led the day’s top movers. The NASDAQ jumped 2.7% as stocks such as GOOG (+6%) and TSLA (+7%) posted strong gains. In policy and industry developments, the White House launched the “Genesis Mission,” described as a Manhattan Project–style initiative for AI, and Binance along with CZ faced new accusations of enabling crypto transactions for Hamas. Kraken hinted at a debit card debut expected today, and Tether purchased another 1 million Rumble shares, pushing the YouTube rival’s stock sharply higher. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank reiterated its warnings that the rapid growth of stablecoins could introduce stability risks to the wider financial system.
Crypto majors slipped slightly after the weekend rally cooled, with BTC down 1% at $86,000, ETH down 1% at $2,800, BNB down 1% at $840, and SOL down 1% at $129. Among top movers, CC (+12%), XDC (+3%), and AAVE (+3%) led gains. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has remained in Extreme Fear for 12 consecutive days. Coinbase acquired Tensor’s Vector dot Fun team, transferring the TNSR token to the foundation. Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated BTC fortune fell by roughly $41 billion during Friday’s selloff. Zcash developers outlined preparations for future quantum threats, claiming ZEC’s protocol design and upgrade paths leave it better positioned than Bitcoin for a cryptographic transition. Cardano’s network experienced a “poisoned” transaction attack that caused a chain split. Meanwhile, crypto industry lobbyists held a private tax-policy dinner with lawmakers to advocate for friendlier digital-asset tax treatment amid broader market-structure debates. Additionally, Strike CEO Jack Mallers said JPMorgan closed his bank accounts without providing an explanation.
Btc: 81.6k (-11%) | btc.D: 58.8% (-0.5%). Eth: 2665 (-12%) | bnb: 800 (-11%) | sol: 123 (-13%). Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw significant outflows, with broader crypto markets falling sharply as strong jobs data reduced expectations for interest-rate cuts. Bitcoin’s technicals weakened, with RSI hitting a three-year low and the price hovering only slightly above a major strategy’s average entry level. Major holders were reported to be selling, including a long-term wallet unloading $1.4 billion in BTC and another entity selling 10,000 ETH to support a share buyback. Institutions faced pressure as well, with concerns that certain digital-asset-related companies could be removed from major indexes, while one prominent mining-related firm carried billions in unrealized losses. Some attributed part of the sell-off to a software glitch. Meanwhile, policy and corporate developments continued: a U.S. representative introduced new crypto legislation, Metaplanet announced plans to purchase $95 million in BTC, Coinbase launched ETH-backed loans through Morpho, and Securitize partnered with Plume to expand real-world-asset offerings. India also signaled plans to launch an ARC stablecoin.
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Crypto majors are slightly green and rebounding after a strong NVDA earnings beat lifted broader markets, with BTC up 1% to $91,800, ETH down 2% to $3,020, BNB down 2% to $900, and SOL up 2% to $142. Among top movers, ATOM and Pi each gained 10%, while FET rose 8% and ZEC added 7%. Despite short-term strength, Bitcoin and Ethereum charts have printed death crosses—patterns that often signal extended weakness but can also coincide with local bottoms. U.S. interest rate-cut odds have fallen to just 33% after delayed economic data and FOMC minutes dampened expectations for a December cut. On the tech front, Vitalik Buterin warned that quantum computing could compromise Ethereum’s current cryptography by 2028, urging a shift to quantum-resistant security within four years. Industry developments continue to accelerate: Kraken confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO one day after securing an $800 million raise; Coinbase hinted at a “new era” following code leaks suggesting early work on prediction markets and stock-trading modules; and the UAE tripled its position in BlackRock’s IBIT to $518 million. Regulatory and legal actions also made headlines as Samourai Wallet co-founder Bill Hill received a four-year sentence for operating an unlicensed Bitcoin mixing service. Meanwhile, Bitcoin miner fees fell to a 12-month low, tightening margins across the mining sector. In corporate disputes, Anthony Pompliano’s potential $400 million payout from ProCap’s Bitcoin DAT is being challenged by Glazer Capital ahead of the December merger vote. Looking ahead, India announced plans to launch a stablecoin called ARC—pegged 1:1 to the rupee under its CBDC framework—in Q1 2026.
Crypto majors were slightly green ahead of tonight’s major NVDA earnings call, with BTC hovering around $91,300, ETH up 2% at $3,090, BNB up 1% at $922, and SOL also up 1% at $139. Among top movers, MYX (+38%), STRK (+30%), and ZEC (+10%) led the pack. Bitcoin’s latest 30% drawdown unfolded far more rapidly—over 42 days—compared with the previous two drawdowns in Summer 2024 (147 days) and April 2025 (77 days). Kraken raised $800M at a $20B valuation in a round led by Jane Street, DRW, Oppenheimer, and a $200M stake from Citadel. The Ethereum Foundation outlined new goals for its upcoming Interop Layer, designed to unify all EVM L2s and make them function as “one chain.” In regulatory news, the OCC said national banks may hold and spend crypto in certain cases, such as paying for gas or testing applications. New Hampshire launched the first Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, while Mt. Gox moved 10,608 BTC—nearly $1B—from a cold wallet to new addresses, renewing expectations of imminent creditor repayments. Meanwhile, Tether made a strategic investment in Ledn to expand bitcoin-backed lending.
Crypto majors are very red as btc briefly fell below $90k; btc -4% at $91,300; eth -5% at $3,050, bnb -2% at $915, sol -3% at $137. Icp (+9%), aster (+7%) and hype (+5%) led top movers. Crypto fear & greed remained in extreme fear at 11, now in that range for 6 straight days. Bitcoin wiped out its 2025 gains after falling below $92k (briefly sub-$90k), now down 2% on the ytd. The cboe unveiled “continuous” bitcoin and ethereum futures with 10-year terms as a perps-like alternative. The white house is considering to allow the irs to track and tax crypto holdings on foreign exchanges. Vitalik buterin and the ethereum foundation launched kohaku as a new initiative to bake privacy and security into ethereum wallets instead of treating them as add-ons. Trump international maldives announced tokenized real-estate stakes, letting investors buy blockchain-based shares in its 80-villa luxury resort. Hive stock jumped after posting record q2 revenue and landing new ai-infra deals, as investors rotated into miners despite broader crypto weakness. Japan is changing its crypto tax rules, dropping cap gains from 55% to 20%. Coinbase ventures announced an investment in usd ai.
Crypto majors are very red as btc briefly fell below $90k; btc -4% at $91,300; eth -5% at $3,050, bnb -2% at $915, sol -3% at $137. Icp (+9%), aster (+7%) and hype (+5%) led top movers. Crypto fear & greed remained in extreme fear at 11, now in that range for 6 straight days. Bitcoin wiped out its 2025 gains after falling below $92k (briefly sub-$90k), now down 2% on the ytd. The cboe unveiled “continuous” bitcoin and ethereum futures with 10-year terms as a perps-like alternative. The white house is considering to allow the irs to track and tax crypto holdings on foreign exchanges. Vitalik buterin and the ethereum foundation launched kohaku as a new initiative to bake privacy and security into ethereum wallets instead of treating them as add-ons. Trump international maldives announced tokenized real-estate stakes, letting investors buy blockchain-based shares in its 80-villa luxury resort. Hive stock jumped after posting record q2 revenue and landing new ai-infra deals, as investors rotated into miners despite broader crypto weakness. Japan is changing its crypto tax rules, dropping cap gains from 55% to 20%. Coinbase ventures announced an investment in usd ai.
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