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The investment bank continues to have a positive outlook on the crypto market, even with Bitcoin and other assets down.

Hackers pose as meeting hosts, claim audio issues, and trick victims into downloading malicious software during calls.

As of Dec. 8, Bitcoin ETFs hold 1,495,160 BTC and public companies hold 1,076,061 BTC. Combined, that’s roughly 2.57 million BTC, substantially more than the 2.09 million BTC sitting on centralized exchanges. The most price-sensitive inventory in Bitcoin’s 19.8 million circulating supply has migrated out of exchange wallets and into structures that respond to different […] The post Bitcoin liquidity has vanished into a “shadow” system where corporate debt cycles now dictate the crash risk appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP's technical outlook remains uncertain, with support at $2.05 and resistance at $2.17, as traders watch for volume expansion

The breakout now sets up a clean continuation zone—provided bulls defend the mid-range pivot they just reclaimed.

AGI agents with on-chain wallets have treated payments as API calls, using Bitcoin and stablecoins for 24/7 machine payments, while policy-driven controls connect audited on-chain flows to banks, KYC, and fiat balances at the perimeter. The post The Unbanked Billion: Why AGI Will Choose Bitcoin Over Dollars appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Senate Democrat, who is leading negotiations on a crypto market structure bill, said promises from the White House on the escalating issue would not be enough.

Strong volume and technical momentum distinguished APT's gains from the broader market action.

The partnership between the two advocacy groups was the latest move in efforts by US and UK policymakers to work closer together on crypto regulation. CryptoUK, a UK-based cryptocurrency trade association, has announced that it will join The Digital Chamber, a US crypto policy advocacy group, potentially marking a significant cross-collaboration on digital asset regulation between the two countries. In a Tuesday notice, CryptoUK said its team would fall under The Digital Chamber’s umbrella as part of a “unified, cross-border advocacy platform.” Both groups have worked in their respective countries to promote policies favoring the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, starting with The Digital Chamber in 2014 and CryptoUK in 2018. “CryptoUK has always aspired to ensure we are driven by policy-led issues, member collaboration, and regulatory engagement,” said Su Carpenter, CryptoUK’s executive director. Read more

BlackRock's filing for a staking ether ETF earlier this week has contributed to ETH's relative strength to bitcoin, one market strategist noted.

The crypto market has entered a range-bound consolidation, with Bitcoin near $92,000 and value at $3.25 trillion, as Wintermute research notes resilient majors, muted leverage, and positioning shaped by looming Fed and BOJ policy decisions into year-end. The post Crypto Market Consolidates as Funds Rotate to BTC and ETH After $2B Liquidations: Wintermute appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin bulls recaptured the $94,000 level, but BTC volume data raises doubts about the duration of the upmove. Will bulls provide the necessary momentum? Bitcoin (BTC) bulls appear to be back in control of the short-term trend, pushing the BTC price above $94,000, despite underlying liquidity indicators raising a red flag. Key takeaways: Bitcoin has reclaimed $94,000, strengthening the short-term bullish structure after a few days of indecision. Read more

Tassat has secured a U.S. patent for Yield-in-Transit, an on-chain model that has allowed Lynq users to accrue and receive intraday interest during settlement, collateral, and reserve processes, supporting capital productivity for regulated digital asset institutions with Arca Labs and tZERO. The post Tassat Secures U.S. Patent for ‘Yield-in-Transit’ On-chain Settlement Technology appeared first on Cryptonews.

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.