Bitcoin approached $90,000 amid Santa rally speculation, backed by bullish derivatives and chart patterns that target a BTC price above $100,000. Bitcoin (BTC) charged toward $90,000 during the early Asia trading hours on Monday as a key market metric suggested a “tactical” upside potential for BTC price. Key takeaways: Bitcoin is up 6.5% from recent lows, fueling "Santa Rally" hopes with targets up to $120,000. Read more
Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is reportedly weighing a proposal to let insurers invest in cryptocurrencies with a 100% capital charge. The Hong Kong Insurance Authority is reportedly proposing to allow insurance capital allocation to cryptocurrencies and infrastructure projects. Bloomberg reported on Monday that the city’s regulator started reviewing the risk-based capital regime to support the insurance industry and economic development. Crypto allocations would be subject to a 100% risk charge, meaning that the insurer would need regulatory capital roughly equal to the full value of its crypto position. Read more
Romania's economy will continue to perform below potential in 2026 too, with an economic growth rate projected at 0.9%, while the inflation rate will remain high, given that exiting stagflation is shaping up as a slow process, as per CFA Romania survey carried out in November 2025.