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Bitcoin has moved back above $92K as analysts track XRP, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Bitcoin Hyper as Best Crypto candidates. XRP has seen steady ETF inflows despite heavy shorting, memecoins have retested key demand zones, and a large HYPER presale has raised questions about the next cycle leaders. The post Best Crypto to Buy Today 8 December – XRP, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu appeared first on Cryptonews.

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.

Speaking in Abu Dhabi, the Strategy CEO said nations could use Bitcoin reserves and tokenized credit markets to offer regulated accounts with higher yields. Michael Saylor, CEO of the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury holder, is pushing nation-states to develop Bitcoin-backed digital banking systems that offer high-yield, low-volatility accounts capable of attracting trillions of dollars in deposits. Speaking at the Bitcoin MENA event in Abu Dhabi, Saylor said countries could use overcollateralized Bitcoin (BTC) reserves and tokenized credit instruments to create regulated digital bank accounts that offer higher yields than traditional deposits.  Saylor noted that bank deposits in Japan, Europe and Switzerland offer little to no yield, while euro money-market funds pay roughly 150 basis points, and US money-market rates are closer to 400 basis points. He said this explains why investors turn to the corporate bond market, which “wouldn’t exist if people weren’t so disgusted with their bank account.” Read more

Bitcoin and Ethereum both crashed about 12% in November and over 30% in Q4. But these reasons will determine which coin performs better in December.

Markets open in green after a week of recovery, but the movement isn't enough to call it bullish yet. The death cross looms large over both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

CoreWeave plans a $2 billion convertible note offering as it scales AI infrastructure, following a yearlong pursuit of Core Scientific for added power capacity. AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave (CRWV) plans to raise $2 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2031, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes and for capped-call transactions that could reduce potential future shareholder dilution. The notes include an option for purchasers to buy an additional $300 million, the company said Monday. They can be settled in cash, shares or a combination of both at CoreWeave’s discretion. To limit dilution if the notes are ultimately converted into equity, CoreWeave is entering into capped-call transactions. This hedge increases the effective conversion price and provides a degree of protection for existing shareholders while preserving financial flexibility. Read more

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

At Abu Dhabi Finance Week, OKX CEO Star Xu has argued that on-chain finance has begun to support a shift in global economic activity, citing stablecoin growth, tokenized assets, self-custody wallets and regulatory work in major markets for compliant blockchain-based settlement. The post OKX CEO Star Xu Says 50% of Global Economy Will Run On Blockchain appeared first on Cryptonews.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has denied that the bank has engaged in politically driven “debanking,” as crypto executives, Trump allies, Democrats and regulators debate Operation Chokepoint 2.0, de-risking, compliance with subpoenas and ongoing congressional probes. The post JPMorgan CEO Drops Debanking Bombshell: “We Cut Republicans and Democrats” – No One’s Safe appeared first on Cryptonews.

Mantra has disputed OKX’s OM migration schedule, saying published dates conflict with governance rules and technical timelines, after a $6B crash that has already shaken confidence, leaving exchange users reassessing custody, migration options, and communication gaps. The post Mantra CEO Issues Urgent Warning: “Withdraw Your OM From OKX Now” – Migration Crisis Escalates appeared first on Cryptonews.

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.

The Terraform Labs co-founder could face up to 40 years in prison in South Korea, but a judge questioned whether the country would ignore his US sentence. With Do Kwon scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to two felony counts, a US federal judge is asking prosecutors and defense attorneys about the Terraform Labs co-founder’s legal troubles in his native country, South Korea, and Montenegro. In a Monday filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, Judge Paul Engelmayer asked Kwon’s lawyers and attorneys representing the US government about the charges and “maximum and minimum sentences” the Terraform co-founder could face in South Korea, where he is expected to be extradited after potentially serving prison time in the United States. Kwon pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud in August and is scheduled to be sentenced by Engelmayer on Thursday. Read more

The USDT-powered network launches with support from Bitfinex, Hack VC, Tether executives and other investors following a $28 million seed round. Tether-backed Stable protocol has launched its USDT-powered blockchain, StableChain, alongside a new governance foundation and a native token.  According to the protocol, the new layer-1 network is designed for stablecoin transactions and relies on Tether’s USDt (USDT) for gas fees payments, removing the need for volatile assets to process payments. Alongside the mainnet debut, Stable introduced the Stable Foundation and the STABLE governance token on Monday, separating network security from payment flows settled in USDT. Read more

Crypto exchange Binance has disciplined an employee after they used a brand account to promote the launch of a meme coin they helped create.

U.S. President Donald Trump is zeroing in on a new Fed Chair nominee. This could be a huge support for big gains in Bitcoin’s price.

U.S. and Canadian digital asset treasury firms face steep losses in 2025, with median stock prices down 43% and struggling to recover.

The Financial Conduct Authority asked for companies linked to digital assets to weigh in on policy proposals in February and March 2026. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the watchdog overseeing the country’s financial sector, has released proposals as part of its strategy to “boost UK investment culture,” and is asking for help from the crypto industry. In discussion and consultation papers released on Monday, the FCA asked crypto companies to provide feedback on proposals aimed at “expanding consumer access to investments” and amending rules for “client categorization and conflicts of interest.” The discussion paper noted that “virtually all of the underperformance on high [digital engagement practices] apps could be attributed to trading in cryptoassets and [contracts for difference.” The proposal highlighted potential risks for consumers using “cryptoasset proxies” without investment limits, warnings, or “appropriateness tests.” Read more

Bernstein has raised its 2026 Bitcoin price target to $150,000, declaring the traditional 4-year cycle broken as institutional buying through ETFs offsets retail selling and creates an elongated bull market structure. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bernstein Says 4-Year Cycle Is Broken as Institutions Drive an ‘Elongated Bull Market,’ Raises 2026 Target to $150K appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin’s price action continues to drift into the Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of the year with little outward volatility, yet the underlying market structure reflects a very different reality. What appears to be a stable range is concealing a period of concentrated stress, as on-chain data shows that investors are realizing close to $500 […] The post Bitcoin is tracking a hidden $400 billion Fed liquidity signal that matters more than rate cuts appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Luke Judges highlights how XRP Ledger’s tech and developer tools could take cues from Solana to stay competitive among layer-1 networks. Luke Judges states that technical strength alone cannot guarantee long-term competitiveness, suggesting that XRP could benefit from Solana’s pragmatism and execution speed. Judges believes Solana’s market traction comes from practical engineering and a fast go-to-market strategy rather than protocol design alone. David Schwartz takes the opposite position, arguing that XRPL’s reliability and stability are more valuable than pursuing high-throughput chains. Read more