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Cointelegraph.com - 01:38 Dec 09, 2025
While crypto offers banks an opportunity to generate new sources of revenue, Fitch warns it could bring risks that could lead to rating revisions. International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has warned that it may reassess US banks with “significant” cryptocurrency exposure negatively. In a report posted on Sunday, Fitch Ratings argued that while crypto integrations can boost fees, yields and efficiency, they also pose “reputational, liquidity, operational and compliance” risks for banks. “Stablecoin issuance, deposit tokenization and blockchain technology use give banks opportunities to improve customer service. They also let banks leverage blockchain speed and efficiency in areas such as payments and smart contracts,” Fitch said, adding: Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 23:16 Dec 08, 2025
Bitcoin's rejection at the short-term range highs is caused by macroeconomic uncertainty, liquidations and stagnant spot ETF flows. Will clearer signals from the US economy boost BTC volumes? Key takeaways: Economic uncertainty, a delayed jobs report and weakness in the housing market are causing traders to retreat from Bitcoin. Pro traders are incurring high costs to protect against Bitcoin price drops, while in China, stablecoins are being sold at a discount to exit the crypto market. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 22:03 Dec 08, 2025
Improving retail crypto and TradFi investor sentiment align with the recent uptick in Bitcoin price, but sell orders and short positions in the $93,000 range threaten to cap the rally. Over the past two weeks, Bitcoin price repeatedly revisited the $90,000 range as retail investor sentiment improved, fund managers restated their bullish expectations for a potential end-of-year rally, and Strategy announced a sizable BTC purchase. According to VanEck head of digital asset research, Matthew Sigel, Bernstein wrote that “the Bitcoin cycle has broken the 4-year pattern (cycle peaking every 4 years) and is now in an elongated bull-cycle with more sticky institutional buying offsetting any retail panic selling.” Bernstein’s comments follow BlackRock chair and CEO Larry Fink mentioning that sovereign wealth funds are “incrementally” buying Bitcoin as it “has fallen from its $126,000 peak.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:51 Dec 08, 2025
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 -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:52 Dec 08, 2025
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 -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:16 Dec 08, 2025
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 -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:53 Dec 08, 2025
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 -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:10 Dec 08, 2025
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 -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:40 Dec 08, 2025
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 -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:50 Dec 08, 2025
Grayscale argues Bitcoin’s market structure has evolved beyond the old four-year rhythm. Institutional flows and macro dynamics have reshaped BTC’s price behavior. The halving-driven Bitcoin pricing pattern that shaped Bitcoin’s early history is losing power. As more BTC enters circulation, each halving has a smaller relative impact. According to Grayscale, today’s Bitcoin market is shaped more by institutional capital than the retail speculation that defined earlier cycles. Unlike the explosive rallies of 2013 and 2017, Bitcoin’s recent price rise has been more controlled. Grayscale notes that the subsequent 30% drop resembles a typical bull-market correction. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:44 Dec 08, 2025
ADGM’s recognition of USDT as an accepted fiat-referenced token lets licensed companies offer regulated custody, marking a step for stablecoins in the UAE. Tether’s USDt, the largest stablecoin by circulation, has secured a regulatory milestone in Abu Dhabi’s international financial center, opening the door for licensed institutions to use the token in regulated services. Announced Monday, USDt (USDT) was formally recognized as an “accepted fiat-referenced token,” allowing regulated firms in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to offer trading, custody and other services involving the stablecoin. ADGM — an international financial center and free economic zone — has become a magnet for digital asset companies seeking clear rules and institutional access. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:00 Dec 08, 2025
Discover safe ways to give crypto in 2025. Learn about gift cards, exchanges, hardware wallets and essential security and tax guidance. With over 27 million cryptocurrencies available as of late 2025, choosing one can feel overwhelming. For a Christmas gift, especially for someone who barely uses crypto or has never held it before, the most reliable approach is to stick with established and well-known options. There is no universal “best” coin since cryptocurrencies differ in purpose, age and level of adoption. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and those rated highly on CoinMarketCap or CoinGecko typically have the longest track records, the largest communities and the highest visibility. They are also widely supported by crypto exchanges and wallet apps, which makes it easier for a new user to manage or use the funds later. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:53 Dec 08, 2025
The fund, if approved by the SEC, would give BlackRock investors indirect exposure to staked Ether — one of the industry’s first following the 2024 approval of spot Ether ETFs. US-based asset management company BlackRock has applied to list and trade shares of an investment vehicle tied to staked Ether, following its offering of other cryptocurrency products. In a Friday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, BlackRock filed a Form S-1 registration statement for its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust exchange-traded fund. The filing is part of the SEC’s process for companies to list investment vehicles such as ETFs, but does not guarantee approval. Shares of the staked Ether (ETH) fund, which BlackRock intends to list and trade on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker ETHB, could be one of the first offerings tied to staked cryptocurrencies. Grayscale Investments added staking functionality to its previously approved spot ETH and mini ETH trusts in October. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:20 Dec 08, 2025
Bitcoin failed to successfully retest the yearly open after US sell-side pressure reentered to start the week, keeping volatility firmly in control. Bitcoin (BTC) fell back below $90,000 around Monday’s Wall Street open as US selling pressure returned. Key points: Bitcoin keeps volatility coming as US sellers send price back below $90,000. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:09 Dec 08, 2025
Ripple’s $500 million raise shows its post-SEC shift is working, as Wall Street piles in under a deal reportedly offering rare protections and guaranteed returns. Ripple’s $500 million raise in November marked a striking turn for a company once defined by its bruising, multiyear battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. As its legal challenges ease and Ripple pushes beyond cross-border payments toward a more ambitious crypto-native settlement stack, the company is repositioning itself in ways that are increasingly attracting major Wall Street investors. The round, which Cointelegraph reported valued Ripple at $40 billion, one of the highest valuations for a private company, drew an unusually heavy institutional roster. Investors included Citadel Securities, Fortress Investment Group and funds linked to Galaxy Digital, Pantera Capital and Brevan Howard. New details reported by Bloomberg also shed light on how Ripple secured that interest — namely, by offering investors a deal structured with signi... -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:09 Dec 08, 2025
Singapore’s MAS has widened Ripple’s MPI license scope, enabling regulated token services, end-to-end payments and major growth across Asia-Pacific. MAS has expanded Ripple’s MPI license, allowing the company to offer a much wider range of regulated payment services and marking a notable regulatory milestone for the company’s operations in Singapore. Ripple first secured a full MPI license in 2023, enabling digital payment token services but limiting comprehensive end-to-end payment capabilities until the restrictions were removed in the 2025 expansion. The upgraded license now permits full cross-border payment processing, regulated XRP and RLUSD services, liquidity solutions, on/off-ramps and enterprise-grade settlement tools under Singapore’s strict oversight. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:56 Dec 08, 2025
Brevis has launched ProverNet, a ZK-proof marketplace where provers can earn by computing proofs and apps can buy proving capacity. Zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof) coprocessor Brevis launched its marketplace, allowing users to earn by computing ZK-proofs. According to a Monday Brevis announcement, the “ProverNet” decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) network allows applications to access ZK-proof proving capacity and computing providers to earn money by computing proofs. Currently, the network uses Circle’s USDC (USDC) stablecoin as the native settlement currency. Still, Brevis plans to move to the yet-to-be-launched BREV token when ProverNet comes out of beta and launches mainnet. On mainnet, the system will also introduce prover staking and slashing for “misbehavior or missed deadlines.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:34 Dec 08, 2025
XRP analysts highlighted the potential to rebound to $2.65 as institutional demand increased and derivatives traders flipped bullish. XRP (XRP) price is up 3% in the past 24 hours and 15.5% from its Nov. 21 low to $2.10 on Monday. This sets it up for further gains backed by several fundamental, onchain and technical factors. Key takeaways: XRP’s new all-time highs are in play, backed by increasing institutional demand and bullish trader sentiment. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:18 Dec 08, 2025
Michael Saylor said that he pitched Bitcoin as “digital capital” to wealth funds and banks, calling it the foundation for a new yield-bearing credit asset class. Michael Saylor’s Strategy has expanded its Bitcoin treasury again, buying nearly $1 billion in BTC even as digital asset treasury inflows cool and its own stock trades sharply lower on the year. Strategy chairman Michael Saylor announced on X that the company bought 10,624 Bitcoin (BTC) for roughly $962.7 million at an average price of $90,615 per coin last week. The move brings Strategy’s total holdings to 660,624 BTC, acquired for approximately $49.35 billion at an average price of $74,696. The move comes during a rough stretch for Strategy’s equity. According to Google Finance, Strategy shares recently traded around $178.99, down 51% over the past 12 months. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:08 Dec 08, 2025
Launched in 2023, the SEC probe into Ondo’s tokenized RWAs and ONDO token ended without charges, signaling a regulatory reset for onchain assets. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has officially dropped its investigation into the New York-based tokenization platform Ondo Finance, which it initiated in 2023. Ondo Finance has received formal notice that a confidential, multi-year SEC investigation into the platform has been closed without any charges, the company announced on Monday. “The probe examined whether Ondo’s tokenization of certain real-world assets complied with federal securities laws as well as whether the ONDO token was a security,” the statement said. Read more
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