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What's in store for PI in the second week of December?

The physical Bitcoin collectibles were minted when Bitcoin was trading for just $3.88 and $11.69 each, marking a massive potential return. Two long-dormant Casascius coins — each backed by 1,000 Bitcoin — have just been activated as of Friday, unlocking more than $179 million stashed away for more than 13 years.  Onchain data indicates that one of the Casascius coins was minted in October 2012, when Bitcoin was trading for $11.69.  The other was minted earlier in December 2011, when Bitcoin was valued at only $3.88, giving that Casascius coin a theoretical return of about 2.3 million percent, not including the cost of minting.  Read more

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.

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.

Strive CEO Matt Cole has urged the MSCI to “let the market decide” whether they want to include Bitcoin-holding companies in their passive investments. Nasdaq-listed Strive, the 14th-largest publicly-listed Bitcoin treasury firm, has urged MSCI to reconsider its proposed exclusion of major Bitcoin holding companies from its indexes.  In a letter to MSCI’s chairman and CEO, Henry Fernandez, Strive argued that excluding companies whose digital asset holdings comprise more than 50% of total assets would reduce passive investors’ exposure to growth sectors and would fail to capture companies it intends to. Losing a spot in MSCI indexes could be a significant blow to digital asset treasury firms. JPMorgan analysts had earlier warned that Strategy, a Bitcoin treasury firm listed in the MSCI World Index, could lose $2.8 billion if MSCI moves ahead with the proposal.  Read more

Strategy CEO Phong Le said his firm raised 21 months of dividend runway in just eight days to head off investor unease. Strategy CEO Phong Le said part of the reason for establishing a $1.44 billion USD reserve was to alleviate investor concerns over the company’s health amid a Bitcoin slump.  “We’re very much are a part of the crypto ecosystem and Bitcoin ecosystem. Which is why we decided a couple of weeks ago to start raising capital and putting US dollars on our balance sheet to get rid of this FUD,” said Le during CNBC’s Power Lunch on Friday. On Monday, Strategy announced the $1.44 billion US dollar reserve, funded through a stock sale. The reserve is intended to maintain an amount sufficient to cover at least 12 months of dividends, and will eventually expand to cover a runway of 24 months, the firm said. Read more

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

As total crypto capitalization has risen to about $3.2T despite a 1.5% daily dip, Best altcoin to buy now has been presented as PEPENODE, a mining-focused ERC-20 whose flexible virtual node system and 570% APY staking have supported a $2.27M presale. The post Best Altcoin to Buy Now – 5 December appeared first on Cryptonews.

A prominent Cardano supporter just warned the community that the layer-2 scaling solution Hydra may not be as safe as they think. Are investors’ funds at risk, and does this justify a bearish Cardano price prediction?In a lengthy X post, a pseudonymous user named YODA, known for his support of the Cardano network for years, […] The post Cardano Price Prediction: Crypto Researcher Says New Hydra Upgrade Not 100% Secure – Could All Wallets Get Drained? appeared first on Cryptonews.

A cybersecurity firm just identified malicious code on the official Pepe website that could drain visitors’ wallets.This development threatens to undermine investor trust and favors a bearish Pepe price prediction. But could it really go to zero?According to Blockaid, a firm dedicated to detecting fraud in the crypto space, the site contains code known as […] The post Pepe Price Prediction: Official PEPE Website Hacked and Infects Visitors With Malware – Is PEPE About to Go to Zero? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that the bull run has not yet been derailed – XRP price predictions could still test new all-time highs. The post XRP Price Prediction: Ripple CEO Says Bitcoin Will Double by 2026 – How High Can XRP Go? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin has held above $91k after a recent low near $82k, while total crypto capitalization has recovered above $3 trillion and traders have assessed XRP, Solana, Pepe and Bitcoin Hyper as potential beneficiaries of ETF flows, regulatory progress and shifting market structure into 2026. The post Best Crypto to Buy Today 5 December – XRP, Solana, PEPE appeared first on Cryptonews.

Poland has failed to overturn a veto on an extensive MiCA-style crypto bill, leaving it as the EU’s last member without a national regime and deepening the standoff between President Nawrocki and Prime Minister Tusk over security, Russian interference, civil liberties and industry impact. The post Poland Stalls MiCA-Style Crypto Rules as Lawmakers Fail to Override Presidential Veto appeared first on Cryptonews.

Jamie Coutts highlights capitulation volume and a hammer candle on MSTR, hinting at a potential trend reversal.

The “infinite money glitch” of the corporate Bitcoin treasury has stalled. For much of this market cycle, the trade was simple: stock in companies holding Bitcoin traded at a massive premium to the underlying Net Asset Value (NAV). This allowed firms to issue expensive equity to buy cheaper coins, thereby accretively increasing Bitcoin per share. […] The post Bitcoin treasury stocks are becoming “distressed assets” as a $107,000 cost basis traps late entrants underwater appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Data from Binance points to shifting liquidity patterns and unique trader positioning that could influence the direction of Bitcoin’s next price move. Bitcoin’s (BTC) short-term trend may hinge on developments unfolding inside Binance’s order flow and onchain activity. Three Binance-linked metrics indicated rising sell-side pressure, shifting liquidity behavior and a market preparing for volatility, factors that could determine whether BTC holds support or enters a deeper correction. Key takeaways: Bitcoin whale deposits into exchanges are rising, signaling elevated profit-taking risk. Read more

Postal: Bullet Paradise has been scrapped and the developer is shutting down after gamers claimed the trailer used generative AI assets.

Polymarket has begun building an internal market-making unit to provide liquidity as it relaunches in the U.S., echoing Kalshi’s model, whose house desk has already faced criticism and a proposed class action alleging conflicts with customers’ bets. The post Polymarket to Launch In-House Trading Desk That Bets Against Users: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

James Butterfill counters claims about Tether’s solvency, pointing to a multibillion-dollar surplus despite new criticism from Arthur Hayes and S&P Global. Concerns about stablecoin issuer Tether’s financial stability resurfaced this week after BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes warned the company could face serious trouble if the value of its reserve assets were to fall. But CoinShares’ head of research, James Butterfill, pushed back on those claims. In a Dec. 5 market update, Butterfill said fears over Tether’s solvency “look misplaced.” He pointed to Tether’s latest attestation, which reports $181 billion in reserves against roughly $174.45 billion in liabilities, leaving a surplus of nearly $6.8 billion. Read more

Bitcoin’s chance of hitting $100,000 before New Year’s Eve depends on investors’ reaction to the Fed policy pivot, and the market’s response to soaring BigTech and AI company debt. Key takeaways: The Federal Reserve’s move away from quantitative tightening and rate cuts creates liquidity, making fixed-income assets less attractive. Surging tech credit risks, as evidenced by high Oracle debt protection costs, prompt investors to seek alternative, scarcer assets like Bitcoin. Read more