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A new privacy-focused stablecoin powered by Circle's xReserve platform is launching on the testnet of layer-1 blockchain, Aleo.

Bitwise’s crypto index fund moves from OTC markets to NYSE Arca, marking another step in bringing diversified digital asset products onto regulated exchanges. Bitwise Asset Management’s 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) is moving from the over-the-counter market to NYSE Arca, a shift that brings crypto exposure further into mainstream trading infrastructure. Beginning Tuesday, BITW is officially uplisted to NYSE Arca — one of the New York Stock Exchange’s electronic markets for exchange-traded products — where it will trade as an exchange-traded product, the company announced. Launched in 2017, BITW offers diversified exposure to the 10 largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP). The fund rebalances monthly to reflect changes in the broader crypto market. Read more

The BRICS bloc now counts 11 members, and several of the largest holders have trimmed their US Treasury positions over the past year. China cut its stake by $71.5 billion between September 2024 and September 2025, dropping from $772 billion to $700.5 billion. India reduced holdings by $44.5 billion, Brazil by $61.9 billion, and Saudi […] The post China’s $71 billion Treasury dump exposes a critical gap between Bitcoin’s narrative and central bank reality appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The move makes PNC the first major US bank to offer spot Bitcoin trading within its own digital platform, starting with private bank clients. PNC Bank has begun offering direct spot Bitcoin trading to eligible private bank clients, becoming the first major US bank to enable buy, hold and sell functions inside its own digital platform. According to a Tuesday release, the launch marks the first phase of PNC’s partnership with Coinbase. Announced in July, the collaboration is supported by Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service trading and custody stack. PNC Private Bank serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices and business owners. The bank plans to expand access to additional client groups and add more capabilities over time. Read more

Johor’s Crown Prince has entered digital assets with RMJDT, a ringgit-backed stablecoin on Zetrix, and a $121M–$242M treasury plan as Malaysia has expanded its crypto treasuries and regulation even while global digital-asset inflows have slowed and some treasury-focused stocks have lagged, recently. The post Malaysia’s Crown Prince Launches $121M Crypto Treasury – Despite Bubble Fears appeared first on Cryptonews.

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 taps $94K as odds of a rate cut tomorrow reach 96%

The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund now trades on NYSE Arca, joining the ranks of gold and oil funds in regulated exchange products.

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

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The executive chairman of Strategy pitched BTC-backed banking and yield products as a $200 trillion opportunity at the Bitcoin MENA conference.

The platform will let retail traders use one margin account to trade round-the-clock perpetual markets.

Bitcoin has rebounded to around $92,000 as crypto markets have absorbed a $2B liquidation shock, but ETF outflows, softer realised capital inflows and elevated volatility show traders have favored delta-neutral yield strategies ahead of Fed and BOJ decisions over fresh altcoin exposure. The post Crypto Traders Turn Cautious, Favor Bitcoin Over Risky Altcoin Bets appeared first on Cryptonews.

The change from what's become typical bearish U.S. session action could signal seller exhaustion.

A new Circle–Aleo stablecoin project highlights the growing demand for privacy features as firms weigh blockchain use against the risks of transparency. Stablecoin issuer Circle is developing a privacy-enhanced version of its US dollar-pegged USDC token, aiming to spur institutional adoption by offering greater confidentiality than traditional public blockchains allow. The new stablecoin, called USDCx and targeting banking and enterprise users, is being built in partnership with the privacy-focused blockchain company Aleo, Fortune reported on Tuesday, citing Aleo co-founder Howard Wu. Unlike most existing stablecoins, which have wallet addresses and transaction details fully visible onchain, USDCx is designed to provide “banking-level privacy.” Circle would still be able to provide a compliance record if law enforcement or regulators request information on specific transactions, according to the report. Read more

When the ball drops this New Year’s Eve, you could look to Bitcoin to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions. Bitcoin can enforce promises with code and collateral. That unlocks a class of “self-bribes,” in which a person escrows funds today under conditions only future behavior can satisfy, with payout paths encoded in script […] The post Bitcoin’s new “self-bribe” code lets you build sobriety wallets that pay your enemies if you break a promise appeared first on CryptoSlate.