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BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF signals institutional shift, balancing yield potential with regulatory uncertainty.

BlackRock's filing for a staking ether ETF earlier this week has contributed to ETH's relative strength to bitcoin, one market strategist noted.

The crypto market has entered a range-bound consolidation, with Bitcoin near $92,000 and value at $3.25 trillion, as Wintermute research notes resilient majors, muted leverage, and positioning shaped by looming Fed and BOJ policy decisions into year-end. The post Crypto Market Consolidates as Funds Rotate to BTC and ETH After $2B Liquidations: Wintermute appeared first on Cryptonews.

Data shows that Ethereum whales have ramped up accumulation recently.

Bitcoin and Ethereum surged amid anticipation that the US central bank will cut rates tomorrow.

A crypto analyst has forecasted that the Litecoin price is gearing up for an explosive rally to $110. Unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have seen considerable declines over the past few months, Litecoin appears to be stabilizing, gaining about 7.8% this past week, according to CoinMarketCap. Although LTC has seen its fair share of declines this year, analysts still hold hope that the cryptocurrency could cross the $100 threshold and reclaim former highs. Litecoin Price Targets A $110 Breakout Litecoin may be preparing for a strong upward move, according to a new analysis from TradingView market expert MadWhale. The analyst has indicated that the cryptocurrency has the technical structure needed to break out of its long-term descending channel and potentially climb toward $110. With its current price sitting around $83, a surge to this level would represent a significant 33% rally. Related Reading: Litecoin 2M Bollinger Band Width Hits New Lows, CMT-Certified Analyst Reveals What It Means MadWhale has based his bullish LTC forecast on weekly candlesticks and how the cryptocurrency has consistently responded to past support and resistance levels. He explained that the altcoin had been trapped in a descending channel that has controlled its price for several weeks now. According to the TradingView analyst, Litecoin is now approaching the upper resistance region of the descending channel–a point where traders usually watch for either a clean breakout or a sharp rejection. From the analyst’s price chart, Litecoin’s support zones have repeatedly held firm, showing that buyers consistently defended the area. Due to this steady support, he expects Litecoin’s bounce near the descending channel’s upper resistance to build momentum. If the support holds, MadWhale suggests the cryptocurrency could skyrocket to $110, completing its breakout from the descending channel. A breakout could signal a significant shift, potentially transforming Litecoin’s recent downtrend into a new bullish phase. MadWhale’s chart also highlights the cryptocurrency’s volatility, showing that in early October, LTC had rallied around 33.84%, climbing above $120. However, just days later, it crashed more than 17%, coinciding with the October 10 liquidation event that shook the market. Update On LTC’s Price Action Litecoin is approximately 79% below its all-time high of over $410, recorded during the 2021 bull run. The cryptocurrency has dropped 17.68% over the past week and is down 33% for the year, mirroring the broader decline seen across altcoins. Despite its performance, LTC’s Fear and Greed Index remains in the neutral zone, suggesting that crypto investors are cautiously optimistic. Related Reading: Analyst Reveals How Litecoin Can Turn $3,700 Into $1 Million For Investors According to market analyst CW on X, the next sell wall for Litecoin is at $98, about 15% above its current price. Once the cryptocurrency reaches this level, CW expects a significant number of sellers to offload their coins. His chart also highlights the next key resistance levels for LTC, suggesting a potential surge to $98 first and then to the $106-$110 range. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

A single mistake cost one user nearly half a million dollars, highlighting how scammers are escalating phishing attacks.

BlackRock's SEC filing for a staked Ethereum ETF represents a strategic shift toward yield-bearing crypto products, coming as the firm's Bitcoin ETF commands $70 billion in assets and sovereign funds quietly accumulate BTC despite technical weakness near $92,000. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BlackRock Doubles Down on Crypto with New ETF Filing – Is a Full-Scale Wall Street Invasion About to Begin? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is surging towards $95,000 on Tuesday ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision, hitting its highest price since mid-November.

While the Bitcoin (BTC) market is unstable, the massive computing network behind one of the largest blockchains in the world is continuously breaking records. It’s worth noting that cloud mining platform Fleet Mining announced today that all new users will receive a $15–$100 bonus, allowing them to start Bitcoin mining immediately for free with no entry threshold. With cloud […]

Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF NYSE Arca approval grants access to BTC, ETH, XRP, and more via a market-cap weighted crypto fund. The post Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF debuts on NYSE Arca with BTC, ETH, and XRP exposure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The reappearance of this early-era wallet after nearly ten years has amplified speculation that sophisticated capital could flow into Ethereum in the coming months.

The XRP price is currently more than 45% below its all-time high and continues to decline amid broader market uncertainty. Despite the slow price action and weak momentum, a crypto analyst has projected that XRP could explode to $50 soon, providing reasons for his ambitious forecast. He boldly stated that the cryptocurrency will not experience a gradual climb to $5 or $10 first, but will instead jump straight to $50. XRP To Hit $50 With A Ripple Bank Charter Crypto analyst Pumpius has outlined a compelling scenario that could dramatically transform XRP’s market outlook. The market expert claims that a single regulatory event could catapult XRP’s price to $50, representing more than a 2,300% increase from current levels around $2. In his thread post on X, he explained the reasons for his bold prediction and the trigger behind this parabolic surge . Related Reading: Here’s How High The Dogecoin Price Will Go Once The MACD Bullish Cross Happens Pumpius believes that XRP could skyrocket to $50 once Ripple secures a national trust bank charter from the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). According to him, approval of this banking license would give Ripple the same powers as major US banks, as well as direct access to the Federal Reserve (FED). The analyst noted that through the charter, Ripple could gain the authority to custody crypto and tokenized assets, issue stablecoins, and settle securities under complete regulatory oversight. He described the potential approval of the banking license as a foundational move that could establish Ripple as a leading force in US tokenized finance. Pumpius highlighted that XRP remains at the centre of the changes, positioned as the native bridge asset in this potential structure. He suggested that with a charter in place, banks, brokers, and funds could bypass intermediaries and interact directly with Ripple to move value into tokenized markets. According to the analyst’s predictions, the result of this shift could be a massive, sustained surge in liquidity and institutional demand for XRP, creating the ideal conditions for an unprecedented price rally. He explains that with $6.6 trillion moving through banks each day in global settlements, even a small fraction routed through XRP’s limited supply could drive its price higher toward $50. While the market expert’s forecast is ambitious, it hinges entirely on the OCC’s decision, which is not guaranteed and could be influenced by compliance standards, risk assessments, and broader financial policy considerations. Even with approval, actual integration by major institutions would likely take considerable time and depend on competition with existing settlement networks. Ripple Legal Victory Paves Way For $50 XRP Price In his post, Pumpius suggested that Ripple’s prolonged legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was part of a broader strategy to secure regulatory clarity. He viewed the former lawsuit as a smokescreen intended to delay, filter, and prepare the path for a national trust bank charter under the OCC. With the case now resolved, the analyst indicates that the timing is perfect for Ripple to pursue full regulatory approval and integrate XRP into mainstream banking channels. Related Reading: Ethereum Founder Breaks Silence With Major Upgrade Proposal Pumpius boldly declared that the day the OCC approves Ripple’s banking license will mark a turning point for XRP, transforming it from a cryptocurrency to “the rails of US finance.” At that point, the analyst argues that a $50 price target would be significantly undervalued. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Kyrgyzstan has officially launched USDKG, a gold-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, with an initial issue of $50 million. The token is issued on Tron and fully audited by ConsenSys Diligence, with future expansion slated to include Ethereum support. The issuer, OJSC Virtual Asset Issuer, is a state-owned entity under the Ministry of The post Kyrgyzstan Launches $50M Gold-backed USDKG Stablecoin to Modernize Cross-border Payments appeared first on BeInCrypto.

XRP Spot ETFs have nearly crossed the $1 billion mark in assets under management (AUM), marking one of the quickest ramps since Ethereum, according to Ripple’s CEO. Related Reading: All-In On XRP: Why This Leading Investor Sold His Entire Bitcoin Stack Rapid Fund Growth In Weeks According to the disclosure, the four XRP ETF products now hold about $1.23B in total net assets, which equals 597 million XRP at a reported XRP price of $2.06. Reports have disclosed a fresh inflow of $30 million on Monday, Dec. 8, and the cumulative net inflow into these products stands close to $935 million. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted that the collective figure reached the $1 billion level in under four weeks after the first fund hit the market. Canary Capital Leads With Heavy Flows Canary Capital’s XRPC grabbed the most attention at launch, bringing roughly $245 million in net flows on its debut day on Nov. 13. Canary’s fund holds about 335.889 million XRP, valued at approximately $691 million, which represents 56% of the combined assets across the four funds. 👀<4 weeks, and XRP is now the fastest crypto Spot ETF to reach $1B in AUM (since ETH) in the US. With over 40 crypto ETFs launched this year in the US alone, a few points are obvious to me: 1/ there’s pent up demand for regulated crypto products, and with Vanguard opening up… — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) December 8, 2025 The other managers hold smaller shares: Grayscale’s product holds 104.381 million XRP, about $215 million or 17.47% of the total; Bitwise carries 93.827 million XRP valued at $193.284 million or 15.7%; Franklin Templeton has 62.99 million XRP worth about $131.829 million, or 10.71%. A Wave Of Approved Crypto Funds Based on reports, this development follows a broader rollout of spot and futures crypto ETFs since US spot Bitcoin ETFs arrived in January 2024. Ethereum spot products launched in July 2024, and Solana listings came in October 2025. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved more than 40 crypto-related ETF products this year, which market participants say has opened familiar rails for mainstream investors. Vanguard’s choice to allow crypto access inside standard retirement and broker accounts is being cited as a change that lets many Americans gain exposure without deep crypto know-how. What This Means For Investors According to analysts and market observers, the speed of these flows underlines strong demand for regulated crypto vehicles. Big-name asset managers entering the market have helped create options that look and act like other mutual funds or ETFs, which can ease the path for retirement plans and advisers to take part. At the same time, a large share resting in a single debut fund shows concentration risk: Canary’s XRPC accounts for more than half of the total net assets, and that matters for liquidity and fund dynamics if flows shift. Related Reading: Banking Meets Bitcoin: French Banking Giant Offers Crypto To Millions Fresh Inflows & ETF Demand While $1.23 billion is a headline figure, market watchers will be watching fresh inflows, trading volumes, and how price moves react to ETF demand. For now, XRP listings have drawn sizable attention, and the coming weeks should make clearer whether the early momentum will spread more evenly across products and push broader investor participation. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Strategy and BitMine have calmed concerns that they may be tapped out with massive BTC and ETH purchases respectively. So what's the impact?

Early PeerDAS performance is proof that the Ethereum Foundation can now ship complex networking improvements at scale.

With deep roots in onchain privacy, Horizen has successfully migrated to Ethereum as a Layer-3 blockchain on Base for privacy-enabled and regulatory-ready applications. Horizen has officially launched its mainnet as an EVM-native rollup on Base, marking its full transition from an independent proof-of-work blockchain to a privacy application-focused chain within the Ethereum ecosystem. The move The post Horizen Launches Mainnet on Base appeared first on BeInCrypto.

The total value traded for spot DOGE ETFs reached its lowest point since launch, signaling a fading of the early hype as liquidity and flows lag well behind those of major crypto ETFs.

The United States has signaled a clear distinction between crypto assets suitable for trading and those best suited for use as collateral in the derivatives markets. On Dec 8, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) authorized Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as eligible margin under a digital assets pilot program. […] The post The CFTC just authorized Bitcoin, ETH, USDC only for US leverage, leaving XRP, SOL stranded in risky limbo appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The crypto market is down today. BTC decreased by 1.1% to $90,480, and ETH is down by 0.3% to $3,122. “All eyes are on Bitcoin’s $91,000 resistance level.” The post Why Is Crypto Down Today? – December 9, 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

ETH price prediction points to $3,537 target in 5 days based on bullish MACD momentum and analyst consensus. Current $3,106 presents strategic entry opportunity. (Read More)

The market appears cautious today, with total capitalization close to $3.2 trillion as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins its two-day meeting. , after scaling $92,000 yesterday, dipped below $90,000 before stabilizing. It currently sits at $90,370, up 0.5% over 24 hours amid persistent volatility, leaving traders scanning the market for the next crypto.. The post [LIVE] Crypto News Today, December 9 – Bitcoin Dips on FOMC Nerves, Whale Loads Up on ETH, BTC ETF Flows Turn Red: Next Crypto to Explode? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

This united front could take a hit if ETH falls below the support zone.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a net outflow of $60.48 million on Monday, while Ethereum and altcoin funds saw net inflows. The post US Spot BTC ETFs Bleed $60.4M as Altcoin Capital Flows Increase appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened the door for tokenized assets to be used across U.S. derivatives markets. The commission has launched a digital assets pilot program covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and tokenized real-world assets. In its Dec .…

The two largest crypto treasury companies, Bitcoin-focused Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Ethereum-heavy BitMine, executed significant expansions of their digital asset treasuries this week despite their falling premium. On Dec. 8, Strategy revealed that it acquired 10,624 BTC last week for $962.7 million, its largest weekly outlay since July. This purchase effectively ignored the broader signal […] The post The “infinite money glitch” fueling Strategy and BitMine has evaporated, forcing a desperate pivot to survive appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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

The CFTC launched a digital asset pilot allowing BTC, ETH, and USDC as derivatives collateral under the GENIUS Act. The post CFTC launches digital assets pilot, allowing Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin and Ethereum both crashed about 12% in November and over 30% in Q4. But these reasons will determine which coin performs better in December.

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

BlackRock has officially applied to list and trade shares of an investment vehicle tied to a staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF).

XRP ETFs have smashed $1 million the fastest since Ethereum (ETH) ETFs .

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

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

Can the rate of Ethereum (ETH) keep rising after a breakout of the $3,000 area?.

Another week grinding above $3,000, another “is this it?” moment. Most of us are running on coffee and hopium at this point, quietly wondering if we’ll ever get a clean breakout again. Yet while the timeline stays stuck in cautious mode, one legendary whale that perfectly timed the short right before Trump’s tariffs announcement, just.. The post Trump Tariff Whale’s $100M ETH Long Bet as ETH USD Faces Supply Shock: Ethereum Price Prediction Ready to Explode? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

If Ethereum fails to hold $2,800 and cannot generate bullish volume, the price is likely to rotate toward the $2,200 support level.

ETH is trying to build a short-term recovery, but the chart still reflects a market trapped under heavy macro resistance. The price is attempting to push through a clean trendline that has capped every rally since early October. Momentum is improving, but buyers still need a decisive break above the $3,500 area to shift the […]

On-chain gas futures proposal aims to make Ethereum transaction fees predictable for high-volume users and enterprises by locking in gas prices ahead of time. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a new on-chain gas futures market designed to address transaction…

A new week on the crypto market opens with XRP posting a 625% ETF inflow edge over Ethereum, Strategy locking its Bitcoin policy until 2065 and Shiba Inu meme coin showing the first real setup in weeks to delete a zero from the price figure.

The crypto space is beginning to turn. Bitcoin (BTC) is the preferred crypto flavour of the month since it has bounced back from the lows of $88,000 to above $91,000, gobbling up liquidity across the board, highlighting how tricky weekends can be. However, there is another key player that is not getting nearly as much.. The post Crypto News Today: ETH Holds Firm Above $3k As It Heads Into December- What’s Next? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Ethereum hitting $5,000 might sound too optimistic, but it could be the reality since we are witnessing a real tendency shift across the board.

This week's top stories: Shiba Inu breaks from exhaustion pattern; Bitwise XRP ETF gains access on Vanguard; Ethereum sees 23% of network go offline. .

The market's state is certainly favoring a potential recovery, but at the same time inflows are lower than anticipated.

Can Ethereum (ETH) keep trading above $3,000 until the end of the week?.

Tom Lee has bought the dip on Ethereum again with $68.67 million after acquiring about $130 million worth just yesterday.

While being outshadowed by PeerDAS, this update included in the recent Fusaka hard fork is crucial for ZK workload and Ethereum (ETH) scaling as such.

Ethereum's Buterin believes that Bitcoin's enormous hashrate shows the need for stronger cryptography .

Bitcoin and Ethereum slid along with most altcoins.

Crypto market today: XRP bulls suffer insane liquidation imbalance; Ethereum sees 23% of network go offline; Bitcoin whales withdraw over 2,000 BTC from Binance.

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.

The perpetuals exchange is expanding beyond derivatives and into spot asset trading, beginning with ETH.

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.

The upgrade introduces the PeerDAS system, helping Ethereum process more transactions while keeping fees low.

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.

Less than a year after launching, Ripple’s RLUSD has crossed $1 billion in circulating supply, with most of its supply now on Ethereum.

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.

ETH, SOL, and BNB post gains, while analysts say the market “appears less worried” now.

ETH, SOL, and BNB plunged 10%, dragging the broader crypto market down more than 7%.

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%.

After spending much of its resources supporting Ethereum Layer 2 networks like Base and Ink, Optimism’s CEO says the network is now rethinking its approach.

Fidelity’s tokenized U.S. Treasury fund has grown 15% in the past month.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins gained, while ETFs recorded inflows.

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.

Privacy is becoming the center of gravity for what’s coming with Ethereum and DeFi. Zero-knowledge proofs and SNARKs are at the center of the discussion and seen as the means to achieve the Lean Ethereum Roadmap. The ecosystem is moving towards a narrative in which security, censorship resistance, and user protection are key pillars at every layer.

Bitcoin and Ethereum are down 2%, while top altcoins post mixed performances.

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.

Public digital asset treasury firms hold millions of dollars in ETH, but many bought at prices much higher than today's.

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.

Bitcoin and Ethereum gained on Monday as investors reacted to U.S.-China diplomatic developments.

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.

The world’s largest asset manager is making preparations for a staked ETH ETF.

The funding comes after a recent Ethereum integration and $6 million in transactions.

The Ethereum Interop Layer aims to let users and developers interact with all L2 networks as if they were a single chain.