Bitcoin's market got calmer in 2025 thanks to yield-hungry institutional investors

The BTC market has experienced a steady decline in implied volatility as institutions embraced derivatives to generate extra income.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/31/bitcoin-market-calmed-in-2025-thanks-to-yield-hungry-institutions

Bitcoin, ether drop more than 22% in Q4 as December ‘Santa rally’ fizzles

The market's focus is now on whether bitcoin can maintain its support levels into the new year, as the failed rally may signal a need for a deeper market reset.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/31/bitcoin-ether-drop-more-than-22-in-q4-as-december-santa-rally-fizzles

David Beckham-backed Prenetics ditches bitcoin purchase

The health sciences company, co-founded by English football icon, announcement comes as the crypto’s market capitalization continues to lose ground.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/30/david-beckham-backed-prenetics-ditches-bitcoin-purchase

XRP price slips to $1.85 as key support gives way

Technical analysis suggests a defensive market stance, with XRP struggling to reclaim resistance levels and momentum indicators showing oversold conditions.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/30/xrp-price-slips-to-usd1-85-as-key-support-gives-way

Dragonfly managing partner lays out his 2026 crypto predictions

The venture capitalist argues 2026 will favor proven crypto infrastructure, while several fast-growing segments reshape how the industry expands.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/30/dragonfly-managing-partner-lays-out-his-2026-crypto-predictions

As Democrats gain in odds to take U.S. House, Waters bashes SEC chair on crypto

Maxine Waters, the top Democrat who may lead the House Financial Services Committee again if Democrats prevail, has a crypto bone to pick with SEC's Atkins.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/29/as-democrats-gain-in-odds-to-take-u-s-house-waters-bashes-sec-chair-on-crypto

Flow scraps blockchain 'rollback' plan after community backlash over decentralization

The layer-1 network reversed course after ecosystem partners warned that rewriting chain history would undermine decentralization and create operational risks following a $3.9 million exploit.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/12/29/flow-scraps-blockchain-rollback-plan-after-community-backlash-over-decentralization

Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record

A sharp jump in tokenized silver trading suggests investors are getting exposure to the metal onchain.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/29/tokenized-silver-volumes-explode-as-metal-s-price-rises-to-record

XRP and Cardano need to prove they're useful beyond just fans, Mike Novogratz says

Can Ripple and Cardano hold it together as the market matures to fundamental-focused projects, Galaxy's Novogratz asked Friday.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/29/xrp-and-cardano-need-to-prove-they-re-useful-beyond-just-fans-mike-novogratz-says

Bitcoin tops $90,000, Oil rises as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes falter

Russia and Ukraine conducted attacks on key energy infrastructure, affecting peace deal prospects despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/29/bitcoin-tops-usd90-000-oil-rises-as-russia-ukraine-peace-hopes-falter

Ethereum’s ‘Hegota’ upgrade slated for late 2026 as devs accelerate roadmap

Hegota will follow “Glamsterdam,” Ethereum’s next major upgrade, which is currently expected to roll out in the first half of 2026.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/12/28/ethereum-s-hegota-upgrade-slated-for-late-2026-as-devs-accelerate-roadmap

BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE trade higher as precious metals rally keeps macro focus

Altcoins posted broader gains in quiet Sunday trading as bitcoin held a tight range near $88K and analysts weighed crypto against the surge in precious metals.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/28/btc-eth-sol-xrp-and-doge-trade-higher-as-precious-metals-rally-keeps-macro-focus

Coinbase says three areas will dominate the crypto market in 2026

Coinbase Institutional says shifting market structure, not hype cycles, will shape crypto trading and adoption in 2026 as activity concentrates in a few key areas.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/28/coinbase-says-three-areas-will-dominate-the-crypto-market-in-2026

Price-action of dog memecoins dogecoin, shiba inu muted amid thin holiday liquidity

The market remains technical, with DOGE and SHIB's movements reflecting broader risk sentiment and liquidity conditions.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/27/price-action-of-dog-memecoins-dogecoin-shiba-inu-muted-amid-thin-holiday-liquidity

Bitcoin’s rebound fades as XRP slips to $1.86 even with ETF assets at $1.25B

XRP remains in a tight trading range, with sellers defending the $1.90 resistance and buyers supporting the $1.86 level, indicating a potential decisive move soon.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/27/bitcoin-s-rebound-fades-as-xrp-slips-to-usd1-86-even-with-etf-assets-at-usd1-25b

State of Crypto: Year in review

How did 2025 shake out for crypto?

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/27/state-of-crypto-year-in-review

Coinbase named a top three 2026 fintech pick at Clear Street

The crypto exchange’s tokenization, AI tools, and stablecoin revenue help it stand out in ‘transition year’ for crypto equities, said Clear Street's Owen Lau.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/26/coinbase-named-a-top-three-2026-fintech-pick-at-clear-street

Uniswap's token burn, protocol fee proposal backed overwhelmingly by voters

The proposal, which transforms UNI into a value-accruing asset, received more than 125 million votes in support with just 742 dissenting.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/26/uniswap-s-token-burn-protocol-fee-proposal-backed-overwhelmingly-by-voters

Trust Wallet users lose $7 million to hacked Chrome extension

Changpeng Zhao, a co-founder of Binance, which owns the utility, said the losses will be reimbursed.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/26/trust-wallet-users-lose-more-than-usd7-million-to-hacked-chrome-extension

XRP ETF net assets cross $1.25 billion milestone, but price-action muted

XRP remains in a $1.85–$1.91 range, with strong selling near $1.90 and consistent bids near $1.86, suggesting a potential decisive break ahead.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/25/xrp-etf-inflows-cross-usd1-25-billion-milestone-but-price-action-muted

Bitcoin briefly trades at $24,000 on Binance’s USD1 pair in flash move

Such sudden price changes are often due to thin liquidity and can be exacerbated by fewer active traders during quieter hours.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/25/bitcoin-briefly-trades-at-usd24-000-on-binance-s-usd1-pair-in-flash-move

Circle platform promising tokenized gold, silver swaps is 'fake,' company says

The release, distributed on Christmas Eve, used Circle branding and claimed to quote executives, but a Circle spokesperson said it was "not real."

source https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2025/12/24/circle-platform-promising-tokenized-gold-silver-swaps-is-fake-company-says

Bitcoin to rebound sharply as gold hits $5,000 in 2026, VanEck manager says

VanEck's David Schassler expects gold and bitcoin to rebound sharply as investor demand for hard assets is expected to rise.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/23/bitcoin-to-rebound-sharply-as-gold-hits-usd5-000-in-2026-vaneck-manager-says

Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026

Bank of Russia outlined a new framework intended to let retail and qualified investors buy crypto under defined tests and caps by 2027.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/23/russia-s-central-bank-unveils-new-crypto-rules-to-be-adopted-in-2026

XRP struggles near $1.90 as mixed technical signals emerge

Price action remained contained within a relatively tight range, with total volatility of about 2.7%, reflecting indecision rather than capitulation.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/23/xrp-struggles-near-usd1-90-as-mixed-technical-signals-emerge

Bitcoin slips below $88,000 as traders brace for $28.5 billion Deribit options expiry

Crypto continues to lose ground ahead of this week's record options expiration, while defensive positioning and thinning liquidity suggest caution into 2026.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/22/crypto-markets-slip-further-as-traders-brace-for-usd28-5b-deribit-expiry

Bitcoin isn’t under quantum threat yet, but upgrade could take 5-10 years

Even if quantum machines capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography are decades away, the work required to update software, infrastructure and user behavior would be measured in years, not months.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/12/22/bitcoin-isn-t-under-quantum-threat-yet-but-upgrading-it-could-take-5-10-years

Bitcoin steadies near $89,000 as gold hits record and Asia stocks rise

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/22/bitcoin-steadies-near-usd89-000-as-gold-hits-record-and-asia-stocks-rise

Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why bitcoin’s outlook is so uncertain in 2026

Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn says options markets, falling volatility and macro risks make next year hard to forecast even as the firm keeps a bullish long-term view.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/21/galaxy-digital-s-head-of-research-explains-why-bitcoin-s-outlook-is-so-uncertain-in-2026

Uniswap’s UNI Jumps 19% as governance vote to activate protocol fees opens

UNI jumped after voting began on a proposal to activate Uniswap protocol fees, while broader crypto markets traded quietly.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/20/uniswap-s-uni-jumps-19-as-governance-vote-to-activate-protocol-fees-opens

State of Crypto: Trying to figure out the market structure bill's prognosis

Will we get this bill after all?

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/20/state-of-crypto-trying-to-figure-out-the-market-structure-bill-s-prognosis

The UK’s crypto rulebook is finally taking shape

A long-awaited crypto regime in the U.K. is moving from theory to execution, even if firms must wait until 2027 for full clarity.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/20/the-uk-s-crypto-rulebook-is-finally-taking-shape

Gold wins the debasement trade in 2025, but it is not the full story

U.S. bitcoin ETF AUM fell less than 4% despite a 36% price correction from the October high.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/19/gold-wins-the-debasement-trade-in-2025-but-it-is-not-the-full-story

Crypto's closest ally in Congress, Sen. Lummis, is retiring next year

The most tireless advocate of digital assets issues in the U.S. Senate said she's grown too tired to keep at it, leaving her Republican seat in play next year.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/19/crypto-s-closest-ally-in-congress-sen-lummis-is-retiring-next-year

XRP slumps as bitcoin once again falls back to $85,000 level after surge

Crypto markets swung sharply Thursday following a softer-than-expected U.S. CPI print, which briefly lifted bitcoin above $89,000 during U.S. hours.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/19/xrp-slumps-as-bitcoin-once-again-falls-back-to-usd85-000-level-after-surge

ECB’s Christine Lagarde shifts focus to digital euro rollout after holding rates

With technical and preparatory work complete, the ECB pressed lawmakers to move quickly on Europe’s public digital currency amid global stablecoin concerns.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/18/ecb-s-christine-lagarde-shifts-focus-to-digital-euro-rollout-after-holding-rates

California's Newsom pokes Trump, flagging convicted crypto allies CZ, Ross Ulbricht

Potential 2028 presidential candidate Gavin Newsom again goaded the president with a website highlighting ties to those with criminal records, including some in crypto.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/17/california-s-newsom-pokes-trump-flagging-convicted-crypto-allies-cz-ross-ulbricht

Traders mull the bottom as bitcoin returns to week's lows below $86,000

One analyst isn't quite ready to call a bottom, but says bitcoin is surely in an oversold condition.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/17/traders-mull-the-bottom-as-bitcoin-returns-to-week-s-lows-below-usd86-000

Exodus joins stablecoin race with MoonPay-backed digital dollar

The public crypto wallet firm joins Circle and PayPal in issuing stablecoins.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/16/exodus-joins-stablecoin-race-with-moonpay-backed-digital-dollar

Bitcoin's massive underperformance to stocks in Q4 bodes well for January, says K33's Lunde

After an active morning Tuesday, bitcoin flattened out in afternoon trading around the $87,500 area, up 2% over the past 24 hours.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/16/bitcoin-s-massive-underperformance-to-stocks-in-q4-bodes-well-for-january-says-k33-s-lunde

Bitcoin derivatives point to broad price range play between $85,000-$100,000

BTC options flow points to expectations for a broad range play rather than a massive surge or crash.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/16/bitcoin-derivatives-point-to-broad-range-play-between-usd85-000-usd100-000

‘Much more than a backend refresh’: Coinbase’s fintech pivot hits milestone

Wednesday’s update could debut tokenized assets, onchain AI agents and global Base features as crypto exchange Coinbase aims to redefine its business model.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/15/much-more-than-a-backend-refresh-coinbase-s-fintech-pivot-hits-milestone

U.S. SEC chief warns watchdogs need to be limited in tapping crypto's power to snoop

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/15/u-s-sec-chief-warns-watchdogs-need-to-be-limited-in-tapping-crypto-s-power-to-snoop

UK Supreme Court refuses BSV appeal, narrowing $13 billion lawsuit against crypto exchanges

Crypto lawyer Irina Heaver said the ruling reinforces limits on exchange liability and rejects claims tied to speculative future gains following BSV’s delisting

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/15/uk-supreme-court-refuses-bsv-appeal-narrowing-usd13b-lawsuit-against-crypto-exchanges

XRP Fails to Clear $2.00 for Third Time, Setting Up Near-Term Inflection Point

Despite positive institutional developments, XRP's price remains disconnected from broader market improvements.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/15/xrp-fails-to-clear-usd2-00-for-third-time-setting-up-near-term-inflection-point

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Drifts Near $89K as Traders Step Back and Balance Sheets Step In

FlowDesk sees fading post-Fed demand and low leverage, while Glassnode data show digital asset treasuries quietly resuming bitcoin accumulation in a range-bound market.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/15/asia-morning-briefing-bitcoin-drifts-near-usd89k-as-traders-step-back-and-balance-sheets-step-in

Bitcoin Dips Below $90K Amid Fading Risk Appetite Ahead of Key Macro Events

Bitcoin hovered below $90,000 on Sunday as low liquidity, altcoin weakness and looming U.S. and global data kept traders cautious.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/14/bitcoin-dips-below-usd90k-amid-fading-risk-appetite-ahead-of-key-macro-events

Spanish Authorities Bust Crypto Kidnapping Ring After Deadly Attack

The case highlights a growing trend of physical attacks aimed at extracting access to crypto wallets, known as "wrench attacks."

source https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2025/12/14/spanish-authorities-bust-crypto-kidnapping-ring-after-deadly-attack

These Three Metrics Show Bitcoin Found Strong Support Near $80,000

Onchain data shows multiple cost basis metrics confirm heavy demand and investor conviction around the $80,000 price level.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/12/these-three-metrics-show-bitcoin-found-strong-support-near-usd80-000

U.S. Market Structure Bill May Slide to January as Talks Continue Over Several Points

While legislative language circulates among all four corners of the talks — industry, White House, Republicans and Democrats — the process is still mid-stride.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/13/u-s-market-structure-bill-may-slide-to-january-as-talks-continue-over-several-points

Citadel Securities and DeFi Waging War of Words Through SEC Correspondence

The investing giant had asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to treat DeFi players like regulated entities, and the DeFi crowd pushed back.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/12/citadel-securities-and-defi-waging-war-of-words-through-sec-correspondence

Crypto Firm Tether Moves to Take Over Italian Football Club Juventus

The issuer behind the most popular stablecoin said that if the bid succeeds, it prepares to invest $1 billion in the football club.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/12/crypto-firm-tether-moves-to-take-over-italian-football-club-juventus

Interactive Brokers Now Accepts Stablecoins in a Bid to Remain Competitive

The firm has begun offering stablecoin account funding for U.S. retail clients, joining a growing list of brokerages racing to keep pace with crypto-native rivals.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/12/interactive-brokers-now-accepts-stablecoins-in-a-bid-to-remain-competitive

U.S. Senate Rolls Toward Last Vote on Confirming Crypto Regulators at CFTC, FDIC

In the prolonged process of the Senate, two key officials have faced a series of procedural steps on their way to a final vote, possibly early next week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/11/u-s-senate-rolls-toward-last-vote-on-confirming-crypto-regulators-at-cftc-fdic

JPMorgan Pushes Deeper Into Tokenization With Galaxy's Debt Issuance on Solana

Galaxy’s onchain debt deal, where JP Morgan acted as arranger, was settled in USDC stablecoin and backed by Coinbase and Franklin Templeton.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/11/jpmorgan-pushes-deeper-into-tokenization-with-galaxy-s-debt-issuance-on-solana

Paxful Pleads Guilty to Aiding Crime, Ignoring AML Laws

The DOJ said the firm knowingly facilitated illicit trades tied to sex work, sanctions evasion, and fraud, earning millions in fees while ignoring U.S. law.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/10/paxful-pleads-guilty-to-aiding-crime-ignoring-aml-laws

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points, With Two Voting for Steady Policy

The anticipated move comes as policymakers are still operating without several key economic data releases that remain delayed or suspended due to the U.S. government shutdown.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/10/federal-reserve-cuts-rates-25-basis-points-as-expected

Dogecoin Surges as Ether Zooms 8%, Sparking Bullish Reversal For Memecoins

The breakout now sets up a clean continuation zone—provided bulls defend the mid-range pivot they just reclaimed.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/10/dogecoin-surges-as-ether-zooms-8-sparking-bullish-reversal-for-memecoins

Ether Surges 8%, Outpacing Bitcoin Gains Amid Staking ETF, Tokenization Optimism

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

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/09/ether-surges-8-outpacing-bitcoin-gains-amid-staking-etf-tokenization-optimism

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Steadies Around 90k With Liquidity Drained and a Fed Cut Fully Priced In

QCP notes participation has collapsed while Polymarket sees a shallow easing path, putting the focus on guidance and cross central bank signals.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/09/asia-morning-briefing-btc-steadies-around-90k-with-liquidity-drained-and-a-fed-cut-fully-priced-in

CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Allowing Bitcoin, Ether and USDC as Collateral

Acting Chair Caroline Pham has unveiled a first-of-its-kind U.S. program to permit tokenized collateral in derivatives markets, citing "clear guardrails" for firms.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/08/cftc-launches-digital-assets-pilot-allowing-bitcoin-ether-usdc-as-collateral

Bitcoin Treads Water Near $90K as Bitfinex Warns of 'Fragile Setup' to Shocks

BTC's relative weakness compared to stocks points to tepid spot demand, making the largest crypto vulnerable to macro volatility, Bitfinex analysts said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/08/bitcoin-treads-water-near-usd90k-as-bitfinex-warns-of-fragile-setup-to-shocks

U.S. Regulator Pushes Back on Banks Fighting Crypto's Pursuit of Trust Charters

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould spoke at an industry event in Washington, arguing that the OCC won't resist crypto because of banker complaints.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/08/u-s-regulator-pushes-back-on-banks-fighting-crypto-s-pursuit-of-trust-charters

ETH, ADA, XRP Lead Gains as Bitcoin Edges Higher on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Asian equities opened the week slightly higher ahead of a heavy run of central bank decisions, including a Federal Reserve meeting where markets have largely priced in a 25-basis-point rate cut.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/08/eth-ada-xrp-lead-gains-as-bitcoin-edges-higher-on-fed-rate-cut-expectations

Crypto Pivots in Play: Bitcoin, Ether at Critical Junctures, XRP Probes $2 Support

ETH mirrors BTC's counter-trend consolidation as XRP probes key $2 support and SOL remains directionless

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/08/here-s-how-bitcoin-xrp-ether-and-solana-may-trade-today

Dogecoin Activity Hits 3-Month High but DOGE Price Action Remains Range-Bound

DOGE network engagement surged to 71,589 active addresses — its highest reading since September — signaling improving chain activity despite muted price performance.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/07/dogecoin-activity-hits-3-month-high-but-doge-price-action-remains-range-bound

XRP Sentiment Hits Extreme Fear as TD Sequential Flashes Early Reversal Signal

Social sentiment for XRP has collapsed to extreme fear levels, historically preceding short-term rebounds.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/07/xrp-sentiment-hits-extreme-fear-as-td-sequential-flashes-early-reversal-signal

Bitcoin Faces Japan Rate Hike: Debunking The Yen Carry Trade Unwind Alarms, Real Risk Elsewhere

Speculators maintain net bullish positions in the yen, limiting scope for sudden JPY strength and mass carry unwind.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/07/bitcoin-faces-japan-rate-hike-yen-carry-trade-unwind-fears-miss-the-mark-real-risk-lie-elsewhere

State of Crypto: Wrapping Up the Month

Congress continues to make progress on crypto issues but things are moving slowly.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/06/state-of-crypto-wrapping-up-the-month

Euro Stablecoin Market Cap Doubles in Year After MiCA, Study Finds

Prior to MiCA, euro-denominated stablecoins' market cap contracted by 48% in the year leading up to June 2024.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/06/hold-euro-stablecoin-market-cap-doubles-in-year-after-mica-decta-says

XRP Faces Downside Risk as Social Sentiment Turns Wildly Negative

The turn in crowd mood comes after a two-month slide of roughly 31%, leaving the token vulnerable to further downside if risk appetite weakens across majors.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/05/xrp-faces-downside-risk-as-social-sentiment-turns-wildly-negative

Japan’s Higher Rates Puts Bitcoin in the Crosshairs of a Yen Carry Unwind

A stronger yen typically coincides with de-risking across macro portfolios, and that dynamic could tighten liquidity conditions that recently helped bitcoin rebound from November’s lows.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/05/japan-s-higher-rates-puts-bitcoin-in-the-crosshairs-of-a-yen-carry-unwind

Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks

The bank is owned by billionaire Andy Beal, a major supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/05/small-texas-lender-monet-joining-field-of-crypto-focused-banks

Kraken Partners With Deutsche Börse as Europe Looks to Rival Wall Street in Crypto

Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) and Kraken announced a strategic partnership signalling acceleration of crypto adoption across Europe and a clear intention to compete with Wall Street.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/04/kraken-partners-with-deutsche-boerse-as-europe-looks-to-rival-wall-street-in-crypto

Bitcoin Could Continue Chopping Below $95K Into Year-End as Altcoins May Outperform, Analyst Says

Low-liquidity in December may cap bitcoin's recovery rally, but rangebound trading for the largest crypto could benefit smaller digital assets, Wincent's Paul Howard said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2025/12/04/bitcoin-could-continue-chopping-below-usd95k-into-year-end-as-altcoins-may-outperform-analyst-says

Bitcoin’s Negative Correlation With Nasdaq Persists, and History Suggests a Bottom May Be Forming

Historical patterns show that bitcoin often bottoms when its correlation with the Nasdaq 100 breaks down, a dynamic now appearing for the fourth time in five years.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/04/bitcoin-s-negative-correlation-with-nasdaq-persists-and-history-suggests-a-bottom-may-be-forming

Polymarket Launches App With CFTC Green Light in U.S. Return

Armed with CFTC approval, Polymarket has launched its mobile platform for sports and proposition markets under federal oversight.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/03/polymarket-launches-app-with-cftc-green-light-in-u-s-return

Bitcoin Dipped Below 'Fair Value' for First Time in 2 Years, History Says 132% Gains Next 12 Months

Network reset complete: leverage flushed, LTHs accumulating and price back above fair value.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/02/bitcoin-dipped-below-fair-value-for-first-time-in-2-years-history-says-132-gains-next-12-months

Why The Market Crashed On October 10, And Why It’s Struggling to Bounce

MSCI’s proposed reclassification and potential index exclusion of Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies now looms over the market as a major structural overhang, says Dr. Avtar Sehra, founder and CEO of STBL. This helps explain the lack of a sustained recovery in crypto prices since the October 10th crash.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/12/02/why-the-market-crashed-on-october-10-and-why-it-s-struggling-to-bounce

Amazon Enters AI Arms Race as Crypto and Risk Asset Fears Mount

The pivot to AI comes with risks, including heavy borrowing and concerns about sustainability, with potential shortfalls if demand for AI slows.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/02/amazon-enters-ai-arms-race-as-crypto-and-risk-asset-fears-mount

U.S. FDIC Chief Says First GENIUS Act Regulations Heading for Proposal This Month

FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill is set to testify at a House hearing that his agency is ready to propose a stablecoin application rule before the month is out.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/12/01/u-s-fdic-chief-says-first-genius-act-regulations-heading-for-proposal-this-month

Seller Exhaustion or a Bottom? Strategy Gains 11% From Session's Worst Levels

Peter Schiff took a victory lap after the company Monday morning announced it had raised $1.44 billion via common stock sales as a reserve to pay preferred dividends for nearly two years.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/01/seller-exhaustion-or-a-bottom-strategy-gains-11-from-session-s-worst-levels

Kalshi Launches Tokenized Event Bets on Solana Blockchain: CNBC

The prediction market is rolling out tokenized contracts on Solana to meet crypto traders where they already are, Kalshi told CNBC.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/01/kalshi-launches-tokenized-event-bets-on-solana-blockchain-cnbc