Today's Crypto Pulse
Pepeto token tops $10M raise as Bitcoin stalls near $64,000
The new Pepeto token has raised over $10 million in its presale, eclipsing the usual Bitcoin headlines as BTC hovers around $64,000. The surge highlights a shift in market attention toward emerging altcoins beyond Bitcoin.
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By the numbers: Standard Chartered acquires Zodia Custody
Bitcoin Policy Institute Calls for Samourai Pardon as Petition Tops 3,200
The Bitcoin Policy Institute is urging a presidential pardon for Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, who face prison terms in early 2026. Both were sentenced for conspiring to run an unlicensed money‑transmitting business, a charge BPI says misapplies federal law to non‑custodial software. A petition has gathered more than 3,200 signatures, with prominent Bitcoin advocates and the Libertarian Party of Oregon backing the request. The case underscores broader concerns about how crypto‑related pardons are used and the potential chilling effect on privacy‑focused innovation in the United States.
Bitcoin’s $91.8K Threshold Determines Near‑Term Surge
#Bitcoin is at a pivotal point. I'd probably flip a coin on the short-term direction as it's unemployment day. Anyways, if it's flip a coin, what are the crucial levels for me? - Holding $91.8K area would be important. If Bitcoin is able...
#497: Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs, on How Jito Gets Yield, Solana DeFi, BAM, and The Future of Robotics
In this episode, Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs, explains how Jito generates yield on Solana through advanced execution infrastructure like BAM and the ACE protocol, while discussing the broader Solana DeFi landscape and the bullish outlook for a SOL...
Industry Leaders Join Parliament Committee on Digital Assets
I am grateful to the Chairman, Shri @BhartruhariM, and the esteemed Members of the Standing Committee on Finance for inviting @neerajKh_, me, along with the @BWA_Ind and colleagues from across the industry, to participate in discussions on the subject ‘A...
CZ Teases New BNB Chain Native Prediction Market Predict.Fun
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao announced Predict.Fun, a native prediction‑market platform on BNB Chain. The service aims to eliminate the common inefficiency of user funds sitting idle for weeks by generating yield while bets are open. Predict.Fun will tap the extensive...
Entrée Capital Introduces $300M Fund With Focus on AI Agents, DePIN
Entrée Capital announced a new $300 million venture fund dedicated to backing AI agents, decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) and regulated Web3 infrastructure. The fund will focus on early‑stage startups that combine artificial intelligence with blockchain‑based decentralization, aiming to accelerate mainstream...
Citadel Causes Uproar for Urging SEC to Regulate DeFi Tokenized Stocks
Market maker Citadel Securities has written to the SEC urging tighter regulation of decentralized finance platforms that trade tokenized U.S. equities. The firm argues that DeFi protocols should be treated as exchanges or broker‑dealers, rejecting broad exemptive relief. The letter...
Ripple CEO's Bold Call: Bitcoin to Hit $180K by End of 2026
Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse announced a bold forecast that Bitcoin will climb to $180,000 by the end of 2026. The prediction comes amid a recent rally that pushed Bitcoin above $93,000 and follows growing institutional interest in digital assets....
L1 Tokens: City-State Equity, Not Just Tax Receipts
The central point in the @hosseeb & @santiagoroel debate: what do most L1 tokens actually represent? Is owning ETH like owning a piece of a great city-state like Singapore or does it only represent a shitty tax receipt/municipal bond...
Ledger Says Popular Chip Used on Solana Phones Vulnerable to Unstoppable Attack
Ledger’s security team demonstrated that the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 system‑on‑chip, used in devices such as the Solana Seeker, can be compromised by an electromagnetic fault‑injection (EMFI) attack. The exploit gives an attacker full control of the phone and the ability to steal...
Dogecoin Reclaims Bullish Structure as Whale Activity Hits 2-Month Low
Dogecoin (DOGE) reclaimed a bullish chart structure on Dec. 4, 2025, trading around $0.1504 with a modest 0.03% gain. The rally was driven primarily by retail investors, while whale‑scale transactions fell to their lowest level in two months. Technical indicators...
Citadel Pushes SEC to Criminalize DeFi Developers
First Ken Griffin screwed over Constitution DAO Now he's coming for DeFi, asking the SEC to treat software developers of decentralized protocols like centralized intermediaries Bet Citadel has been lobbying behind closed doors on this for years Okay thats all pretty...
Asia Morning Briefing: Polymarket Bettors Still Expect Big Strategy Buys Even as Saylor Prepares for a Weak Market
Prediction‑market platform Polymarket’s latest odds show bettors still expect MicroStrategy (MSTR) to execute large strategic share purchases despite CEO Michael Saylor’s recent comments that he is bracing for a weak cryptocurrency market. The market’s implied probability of a major buy‑in...
Gemini Interns Get Real Code, Not Tours
The @Gemini intern program isn't some glad-handing, goodwill tour where you get to visit and see the inside of a crypto startup. It's the real deal. A roll-up your sleeves, hands-on program where you'll be writing code, tests, and shipping...
App Layer Set to Capture Majority of Crypto Fees
To every DeFi, DePIN and crypto application founder, hang in there. The market clearly favors L1s but most fees are captured at the application layer - and increasingly so L1s capture 90% of market share and only 12% of fees (down...
Can Bitcoin Buy You Residency in Italy?
In this episode, Mark Mason interviews Allie Palumbo, CEO of Bitizenship, about the Bitcoin Dolce Visa—a €250,000 Italian investor visa that accepts Bitcoin as the investment vehicle and can be issued in as little as 12 weeks, with the actual...
Crypto Rebound Accelerates After Vanguard Allows Crypto ETF Trading
Bitcoin surged 6% immediately after trading debuted on Tuesday.
XRP ETFs Reach $1 B in Just 12 Days
XRP ETFS JUST HIT $1BILLION WITH 12 DAYS IF BUYING!!!! 12/3/2025 #cryptowendyo #hedera #hbar #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #ethereum #solana #solana #cryptocurrency #wendy #finance #xrpcommunity #blackrock
Ethereum Fees Set to Drop After Fusaka Upgrade
Wondering what to expect for Ethereum after Fusaka? 🤔 Preston Van Loon says to expect even cheaper fees. ⛽️ 💸 #crypto #ethereum #fusaka
Hijacking the Financial System (With Bitcoin): Nakamoto CEO David Bailey
In this episode, BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey explains his “hijack” strategy to embed Bitcoin into the global financial system, outlining a 50‑year roadmap that envisions trillions of value creation and Bitcoin becoming humanity’s reserve asset. He details the unique challenges...
New Crypto Product Unveiled, Launching January
Presented at Lloyds of London yesterday on a new product we've been working on @NexusMutual Crypto OG's are going to love this one 🔧 Keep an eye out in January https://t.co/lF4NO7KoVb
CZ Launches Predict.fun, BNB Chain Prediction Market Rival
BREAKING 🚨 CZ UNVEILS PREDICTION MARKET RIVAL 'PREDICT DOT FUN' ON BNB CHAIN https://t.co/45uvvmD5Qd
Connecticut Orders Kalshi, Robinhood, Crypto.com to Cease Sports Betting
Connecticut regulators issued cease‑and‑desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com, demanding they stop offering sports‑betting contracts that the state deems unlicensed online gambling. The orders cite violations of the state’s gambling licensing statutes and threaten enforcement actions if the platforms...
Ethereum Rebounds to $3,300, Eyes $3.5‑3.8k
LATEST 🚨 The current price of Ethereum is at $3,195 bouncing back from a weekly low of $2,740. A closing price of $3,300 would set targets of $3,500-$3,800 this month. Prepare for Alt-cember! https://t.co/pBukVVDirH
Eight of Ten Big Banks Now Bullish on Bitcoin
MICHAEL SAYLOR SAYS 8/10 OF THE BIG BANKS HAVE FLIPPED BULLISH ON BITCOIN MASS ADOPTION IS HERE 🚀 https://t.co/G1iC9HpbyP
Aave: The Simple Solution for DeFi Lending
Just use Aave.
Bitcoin Price Manipulation Uncovered in New Report
GOOOOD MORNING CRYPTO!!! ☀️☀️☕️☕️ BITCOIN PRICE MANIPULATION EXPOSED: https://t.co/KxhDElSDr2
Bitcoin Holds $93K Amid Soaring Japanese Yields
Good morning, Quite relaxed. This morning #Bitcoin stalls at $93K. The Japanese Yield is going absolutely vertical. And Bitcoin doesn't crash. Huh?? Japanese Yen Carry Trade?? Anyways, good stuff, markets are waking up.
Five Tokens Consider Forming a Memecoin Pentad
Should Hosky, Snek, CrawJu, Nike, and Luna team up for a memecoin pentad?
Ethereum $3.5K Trigger Could Liquidate $3B Shorts
UPDATE 🚨 $3B IN ETHEREUM SHORTS TO BE LIQUIDATED IF $ETH HITS $3,500 https://t.co/2VVdvydIDA
BlackRock Claims Crypto Adoption Outpaces Phones, Internet.
BLACKROCK SAYS THAT BITCOIN AND CRYPTO ARE BEING ADOPTED QUICKER THAN MOBILE PHONES AND THE INTERNET! 🚀 https://t.co/rGEwxWFcE2
55 Million U.S. Crypto Holders Outnumber Many Demographics
An estimated 55m people in the US hold crypto This would make crypto holders larger in number than - dog owner households - adults that attend church regularly - public school students - immigrants - gym members - people living...
Fewer Bitcoin Price Predictions Boost Overall Well‑being
Less Bitcoin public price predictions improves the quality of life massively. https://t.co/z9hnlLzyw7
Larry Fink Predicts Bitcoin Could Soar to $700k
LARRY FINK JUST SAID “NO ONE SHOULD BE SURPRISED IF BITCOIN HITS $700,000” MEGA BULLISH! 🚀 https://t.co/czCO7w2uE8
Charles Schwab to Launch Bitcoin Trading in 2026
$12 TRILLION GIANT CHARLES SCHWAB JUST CONFIRMED BITCOIN TRADING LAUNCHES EARLY 2026! THE BIG BOYS ARE OFFICIALLY IN! 🚀 https://t.co/65PGCoc0Cu
Coin Stories Hits #6 in U.S. Business Podcast Rankings
Coin Stories ranking #6 in Top Business News podcasts in the U.S. We're coming for you, WSJ and Bloomberg... Thank you so much to all our listeners and subscribers! New episode drops tomorrow. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. https://t.co/i0C00PYdG3
Lamborghini Launches Its Own Bitcoin Wallet
LUXURY AUTO GIANT LAMBORGHINI JUST ROLLED OUT THEIR OWN BITCOIN WALLET! HERE WE GO! 🚀 https://t.co/crr1PnrmKi
Revolut Now Fully Supports Solana Payments, Transfers, Staking
REVOLUT JUST CONFIRMED SOLANA PAYMENTS, TRANSFERS, AND STAKING ARE NOW FULLY SUPPORTED! One step closer to mass adoption! 🚀 https://t.co/svOw9sKB6C
Quiet Trump Era Fuels More Podcast Appearances
I realized recently that I spoke on a lot more podcasts and new segments last year and then I realized it’s partially because there just isn’t much regulatory news under the Trump administration - no enforcement actions, no lawsuits. It’s...
ETH Buys Future Tax Claims, Not Underlying Assets
This is the most absurd analogy I’ve heard. When you buy ETH you’re not buying the buildings or businesses in that city which capture most of the value. You’re instead buying a claim on future tax revenue. And btw (checks...
Wall Street Giants Embrace Crypto After Prior Skepticism
HIGHER $13T BlackRocks Larry Fink admits he was wrong about crypto. $12T Charles Schwab announces it will offer Bitcoin & Ethereum trading in 2026. https://t.co/niKAEVOFCw
Companies Capture More Crypto Value Than Layer‑1s
More value will be captured by companies using crypto than crypto layer 1s User aggregation theory prevails
Bitcoin Heads to NYSE This Tuesday
Game on. See you at the @NYSE on Tuesday. #Bitcoin https://t.co/oTGPyjyigC
Ethereum Fees Set to Drop After Fusaka Upgrade
Wondering what to expect for Ethereum after Fusaka? 🤔 @prestonvanloon says to expect even cheaper fees. ⛽️ 💸 https://t.co/o0LbOG11xc
Hard Invariants Strengthen Protocol Security and Efficiency
Always glad to see when people appreciate the protocol changes that add hard invariants, improving protocol security and future adaptability 2021: EIP-2929 + 3529 (SLOAD gas cost increase, refunds nerfed) 2024: SELFDESTRUCT nerf (Dencun) 2025: 16,777,216 gas per tx limit All of these put...
Long-Term HODLers See Bigger Gains Than Short-Term Chasers
We're HODLing all of our shares too. @winklevosscap is a proud, long-term investor in @ABTC. Short-term investors who chase quick profits leave a lot of money on the table over the long-run. We have conviction in @EricTrump, @ashergenoot, and @mikehomk...
Spark's BTKN Standard Ignites Rapid Bitcoin DeFi Explosion
Bitcoin DeFi and @spark — quick story time: At @Lightspark we built Spark to fill the gaps that we determined couldn’t be filled by Lightning well. Ultra-cheap, easy, fast non-custodial Bitcoin and stablecoins support. In developing support for stables, the BTKN standard...
Ethereum Holds Above Historic Weekly CME Gap
$ETH Ethereum has been successfully finding support at its historical Weekly CME Gap (orange) over the past 2.5 weeks #ETH #Crypto #Ethereum https://t.co/nsdxOhgk7S
The sub‑$0.1M Push Is Entirely Fabricated
What if I told you this entire push to sub $0.1M was completely manufactured? https://t.co/UYWW29gDMg
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