How Much Longer Until We Consider the Bitcoin Power Law Model Invalid?
The article examines whether Bitcoin’s long‑standing power‑law valuation model is losing relevance as the price gap widens. It highlights recent market data showing Bitcoin trading near $90,000, far above the model’s projected mean‑reversion level. Analysts debate if the divergence signals a new valuation regime or a temporary anomaly. The piece urges investors to reassess reliance on the power‑law framework for pricing decisions.
The Grandma Test: When Your Mom Can Use DePIN, Mass Adoption Has Arrived
The article argues that Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) have reached a tipping point where even non‑technical users, exemplified by a grandmother, can participate without understanding blockchain intricacies. Recent UI upgrades, fiat‑linked wallets, and simplified staking mechanisms have lowered entry...
Euro Stablecoin Market Cap Doubles in Year After MiCA, Study Finds
A recent study shows the euro‑stablecoin market cap has doubled within a year of the EU’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) regulation taking effect. The market, which had shrunk 48% in the year leading up to June 2024, rebounded to roughly...
Trump’s Security Strategy: Impact on Bitcoin, Gold, Bond Yields
The White House released President Trump’s new National Security Strategy, which prioritizes a sizable fiscal expansion and a steep increase in military spending. Analysts interpret the policy as a catalyst for higher inflation expectations, prompting a rally in traditional safe‑haven...
US Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Sentence for Terraform Founder Do Kwon in Crypto Fraud Case
U.S. prosecutors are seeking a 12‑year prison term for Do Kwon, the founder of the failed Terraform Labs and its Terra‑Luna stablecoin. The government argues that Kwon orchestrated a massive fraud that caused investor losses exceeding $30 billion, surpassing the combined...
MARA Trades at a Premium Factoring in Its Debt, Not a Discount: VanEck’s Sigel
VanEck’s chief crypto analyst Matthew Sigel contends that Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) is not trading at a discount once its debt is factored into the valuation. By comparing market capitalization to enterprise value, he shows the stock actually carries a...
The Dollar Is Crumbling. Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Are Next
The article warns that the U.S. dollar’s declining purchasing power, driven by persistent deficits and inflation, is exposing fiat‑backed stablecoins to solvency risks. As regulators scrutinize reserve practices, tokens like USDT and USDC could face redemption shortfalls. Stephen Wundke proposes...
European Crypto Scam Network Dismantled After Laundering $815M
European law enforcement agencies, led by Europol, dismantled a trans‑national crypto fraud network that laundered approximately $815 million. The scheme operated fake investment platforms, deep‑fake video advertisements, and multilingual call‑center operations across several EU states. Investigators seized crypto assets, identified over...
Russian Banking Giant VTB to Become Country's First to Offer Spot Crypto Trading: Report
Russian banking heavyweight VTB announced plans to launch spot cryptocurrency trading for its clients in 2026, positioning itself as the first major Russian bank to offer such a service. The move follows a gradual softening of Russia’s crypto regulatory stance...
STRF Emerges as Strategy’s Standout Credit Instrument After Nine Months of Trading
MicroStrategy's senior preferred stock, ticker STRF, has emerged as the firm’s top‑performing credit instrument after nine months of trading. The share price rebounded roughly 20% from its November trough, outpacing the company’s junior preferred issues and other corporate credit. The...
Aptos Drops 6% to $1.85 as Technical Breakdown Accelerates
APT, the native token of the Aptos blockchain, slipped 6% to $1.85 on Dec 5, breaking key $1.90 support levels. The decline was driven by accelerated technical breakdown and heightened institutional selling pressure, despite broader cryptocurrency markets posting gains. Price action...
JPMorgan Retains Gold-Linked $170K Bitcoin Target Despite Recent Plunge
JPMorgan reaffirmed its gold‑linked Bitcoin price target of $170,000, despite the cryptocurrency’s recent sharp decline. The bank’s volatility‑adjusted bitcoin‑to‑gold model projects a theoretical price in that range over the next six to twelve months. JPMorgan’s analysts argue that Bitcoin’s correlation...
Here's How Much Bitcoin, XRP, Ether, Solana May Move on Friday's Inflation Report
The article examines how Friday’s U.S. inflation report could reshape cryptocurrency prices, focusing on Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana. Analysts expect a softer consumer‑price index to trim the 10‑year Treasury yield, which historically buoyed risk assets. Projected price bands suggest...
Kraken Partners With Deutsche Börse as Europe Looks to Rival Wall Street in Crypto
Kraken announced a strategic partnership with Deutsche Börse Group to launch a regulated crypto trading platform across Europe. The collaboration will integrate Kraken's liquidity and technology with Deutsche Börse's market infrastructure, offering spot and futures products to institutional clients. Both...
Coinbase, Chainlink Introduce Base-Solana Bridge to Link Ecosystems
Coinbase and Chainlink announced a new bridge linking Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer‑2, with the Solana blockchain. The connection uses Chainlink’s Cross‑Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to enable secure token transfers and interactions across the two networks. The bridge goes live on...
Bitcoin’s Negative Correlation With Nasdaq Persists, and History Suggests a Bottom May Be Forming
Bitcoin’s 20‑day correlation with the Nasdaq 100 has turned sharply negative, now sitting at –0.43. The cryptocurrency is down about 27% from its October peak, while the Nasdaq 100 is only 2% below its record high. Historical episodes in 2021, 2023 and...
Ex-Signature Bank Execs Launch Blockchain-Powered Narrow Bank Backed by Paradigm, Winklevoss
Former Signature Bank executives have launched N3XT Bank, a blockchain‑powered narrow bank that will offer programmable U.S. dollar payments around the clock. The venture is backed by crypto‑focused venture firm Paradigm and the Winklevoss twins, providing both capital and credibility....
BNB Nears $910 as Volume Jumps 68%, Signaling Growing Interest Near Resistance Zone
Binance Coin (BNB) is trading around $905, edging close to the $910 mark as 24‑hour volume spikes 68%. The token remains in a sideways range, holding above its recent low near $896. Technical charts show a resistance cluster between $920...
BONK Edges Higher as Narrow-Range Trading Holds Above Key Support
BONK, the Solana‑based meme token, posted a modest gain on Dec. 4, 2025, holding above a key support level while remaining confined to a tight price band. Trading volume surged each time the token approached its near‑term resistance, indicating heightened interest...
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Yield Products
CoinDesk’s latest advisory piece highlights the rise of systematic crypto yield products as a viable cash‑flow source for institutional portfolios. It explains how staking, lending and structured DeFi strategies are maturing into regulated, transparent offerings. The article notes that advisors...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Hedera (HBAR) Falls 3.9% as Index Declines
On December 4, 2025, Hedera’s native token HBAR slipped 3.9% in price, mirroring a decline in the CoinDesk 20 index. The index’s broader pullback also saw Bitcoin Cash lose 3.2% and several other assets underperform. The dip came amid a...
Solmate to Buy RockawayX in All-Stock Deal to Build $2B Institutional Solana Giant
Solmate announced an all‑stock acquisition of RockawayX, a Solana‑focused liquidity and asset‑management firm. The deal values RockawayX at roughly $500 million and will merge its infrastructure, liquidity pools, and asset‑management capabilities into Solmate. The combined entity targets building a $2 billion institutional‑grade...
Malaysia Forms Air and Ground Task Force to Shutdown 14,000 BTC Mining Rigs: Bloomberg
Malaysian authorities have created an air‑and‑ground task force to target illegal Bitcoin mining operations. The force, using drones and police units, plans to shut down nearly 14,000 mining rigs that have siphoned about $1.1 billion worth of electricity from the national...
Axelar Unveils AgentFlux to Bring AI Agents OnChain, Without Cloud Risks
Axelar announced AgentFlux, a platform that lets AI agents execute directly on blockchain networks without relying on external cloud services. Developed by Interop Labs, the solution uses Axelar’s cross‑chain messaging to provide secure, trustless compute for on‑chain automation. AgentFlux targets...
Solana’s Drift Launches V3, With 10x Faster Trades
Solana‑based decentralized exchange Drift has rolled out version 3, promising trade execution speeds up to ten times faster than its previous release. The upgrade claims that roughly 85 % of market orders now fill in under half a second, while deeper...
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Near Weekly High, Altcoins Remain Subdued
Bitcoin steadied at $93,015, hovering just below its weekly high as market anxiety eased. The leading cryptocurrency posted a modest 0.12% gain, while Ethereum rose 3.16% and several mid‑cap tokens such as AVAX and ADA posted double‑digit percentage gains. Most...
Bitcoin-Focused Firm Twenty One Sees Public NYSE Listing on Dec. 9
Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin‑focused firm, will list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “XXI” on Dec. 9 after completing its merger with SPAC Cantor Equity Partners (CEP). The merger was approved by CEP shareholders on Dec. 4 and,...
Plume Brings Institutional RWA Yield to Solana With Debut of Nest Vaults
Plume, a cross‑chain DeFi platform specializing in real‑world asset tokenisation, announced the launch of its Nest vault series on Solana. By bridging institutional credit products such as corporate loans, US Treasury bonds and trade receivables onto a high‑throughput, low‑fee chain,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Bitcoin Hovers Near Production Cost as Bull/Bear Line Tightens
Bitcoin’s price hovered near $94,000 on Dec 3, 2025, just above the estimated production cost derived from difficulty regression and network valuation models. Analysts place the fair‑value benchmark at roughly $92,300, indicating the market is trading within a narrow band of...
Solana Mobile to Launch SKR Token in January With 10B Supply
Solana Mobile announced it will issue its native SKR token in January 2026 with a fixed supply of 10 billion units. The distribution plan earmarks 30% for community airdrops, 25% for growth initiatives, and 10% for liquidity and launch support, with...
Coinbase CEO Armstrong Says Banks That Don't Adapt Stablecoin Will Be 'Left Behind'
Coinbase announced pilot programs with several major U.S. banks to issue and settle transactions using its stablecoin. CEO Brian Armstrong warned that banks which fail to integrate stablecoin infrastructure will be "left behind" as the crypto market matures. The partnership...
Polymarket Launches App With CFTC Green Light in U.S. Return
Polymarket has rolled out a mobile app for sports and proposition markets after securing approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The launch marks the platform’s re‑entry into the United States under explicit federal oversight. By operating as a...
Filecoin Gains 2% Alongside Crypto Rally
Filecoin (FIL) rose 2.2% to $1.57 on Dec 3, 2025, tracking a broader crypto rally that lifted Bitcoin and Ethereum. The gain occurred on muted trading activity, with volume only 9.7% above the weekly average, indicating limited market conviction. Technical charts...
Ethereum's 'Fusaka' Upgrade Cements Network's Role as On-Chain Finance Settlement Layer: Bitwise
Bitwise analysts say Ethereum's upcoming "Fusaka" upgrade will double transaction throughput, introduce a permanent floor for blob fees, and streamline validator operations. The upgrade builds on recent data‑availability improvements to lower gas costs for large data blobs. By cementing a...
The Protocol: Ethereum Preps For Upcoming Fusaka Upgrade
Ethereum developers announced the upcoming Fusaka upgrade, slated for early 2026, aiming to boost scalability, lower gas fees, and integrate zero‑knowledge rollup support. Named after Osaka, the upgrade bundles EIP‑4844 data blobs, improved fee market mechanics, and a new consensus...
Trump's CFTC, FDIC Picks Closer to Taking Over Agencies as They Advance in Senate
President Trump’s nominees for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have cleared key Senate hurdles, bringing a broader mass‑confirmation package closer to completion. The nominations are part of a coordinated effort to reshape regulatory oversight...
Bitcoin Futures Return to Deepest 'Backwardation' Since FTX Collapse Hinting Possible Bottom
Bitcoin futures have entered the deepest backwardation since the 2022 FTX collapse, with the front‑month contract trading roughly $1,300 below the three‑month contract, a 1.4% spread. The steep curve signals heightened market stress and suggests that traders are demanding a...
Firelight Introduces XRP Staking for DeFi Insurance Layer Against Exploits
Firelight has launched a new DeFi insurance protocol that lets users stake XRP to back an exploit‑protection layer. Developed in collaboration with Sentora and Flare Network, the platform combines XRP yield generation with coverage against smart‑contract hacks. Early participants can...
ETHZilla Buys 20% of AI Lending Platform Karus in $10M Deal to Tokenize Auto Loans
ETHZilla, a blockchain infrastructure firm, has purchased a 20% equity stake in AI-driven lending platform Karus for $10 million. The investment is aimed at jointly developing a tokenized marketplace for auto loans, leveraging Karus’s AI credit models and ETHZilla’s tokenization expertise....
Stellar Climbs 2% as Volume Spikes Signal Institutional Interest
Stellar (XLM) edged up 1.79% to $0.256 on Dec 3, 2025, while trading volume surged 37% above its weekly average. The price gain was modest, but the volume spike points to heightened buying pressure. Analysts attribute the move to emerging institutional...
HBAR Edges Higher as Vanguard ETF Access Expands Institutional Appeal
Hedera Hashgraph’s native token HBAR rose above $0.1427 after Vanguard announced its inclusion in a newly launched institutional ETF. The move sparked a noticeable uptick in trading volume, reinforcing the support level and signaling renewed market confidence. Analysts attribute the...
U.S. Debt Growth Will Drive Crypto's Gains, BlackRock Says in Report on AI
BlackRock’s 2026 AI Report forecasts a bullish outlook for digital assets while warning of a deteriorating U.S. economic outlook. The firm links rising U.S. sovereign debt, projected to grow at around 7% per year, to increased demand for crypto as...
Crypto Long & Short: Don’t Write Off Euro Stablecoins Just Yet
The article argues that euro‑denominated stablecoins remain a viable growth opportunity despite recent market turbulence. It highlights that the next major stablecoin wave will likely come from a private‑sector, scalable euro token rather than another USD‑based offering. Recent regulatory developments...
TON Gains 3.7% as STON.fi DAO Launch and Telegram-Backed AI Platform Brings Demand
The Open Network (TON) token rose 3.7% after STON.fi, TON's leading DeFi protocol, launched a fully on‑chain DAO. The new DAO gives users voting rights and token‑based incentives for governance decisions. Simultaneously, a Telegram‑backed AI platform began using TON for...