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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

The two largest crypto treasury companies, Bitcoin-focused Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Ethereum-heavy BitMine, executed significant expansions of their digital asset treasuries this week despite their falling premium. On Dec. 8, Strategy revealed that it acquired 10,624 BTC last week for $962.7 million, its largest weekly outlay since July. This purchase effectively ignored the broader signal […] The post The “infinite money glitch” fueling Strategy and BitMine has evaporated, forcing a desperate pivot to survive appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Panic has gripped XRP holders after the token slid back to the $2 mark, triggering a fresh wave of fear across the market.But when sentiment hits extremes like this, it often signals the opposite of what traders expect and could favor a bullish XRP price prediction.Santiment data shows social sentiment has plunged into “Extreme Fear,” […] The post XRP Price Prediction: Panic Sets In as XRP Drops Again – But This Signal Says a Massive Bounce Could Be Coming appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin argues that ETH has not controlled its high fee issue – his new solution could unlock bullish Ethereum price predictions. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: Founder Vitalik Pushes Bold New Idea to Beat High Fees – Will This Change How ETH Works Forever? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin and major tokens have recovered after recent losses, while Altcoin PEPENODE presale has raised more than $2.2M with a model based on virtual mining rigs, external reward tokens and 565% APY staking as traders track this week’s FOMC rate decision. The post Next Altcoin to Turn $100 into $10,000 – 8 December appeared first on Cryptonews.

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

Stablecoin issuer Tether has joined an $81 million round as humanoid robotics draws increasing investor interest.

On-chain data for DOGE shows a spike in a key metric that recently predicted a trend reversal. As the top meme coin bounces off a key support, could this favor a bullish Dogecoin price prediction?According to data from BitInfoCharts, the number of daily active addresses (DAAs) within the Dogecoin blockchain spiked to its second highest […] The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: Network Just Hit 3-Month High – Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About What Happens Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Claude has reviewed the late-2025 crypto recovery, outlining upside scenarios for XRP after ETF progress, Solana’s growth in stablecoins, Pepe’s memecoin role and Maxi Doge’s emergence during the broader market rebound. The post Leading AI Claude Predicts the Price of XRP, Solana, PEPE by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

The CFTC has introduced a pilot allowing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to be used as margin, while updating rules to support tokenized assets.

Complaints have emerged that DEX Jupiter had overstated how its risk architecture works – Solana price predictions could be impacted as its native chain. The post Solana Price Prediction: “Zero Risk” Turns Out to Be Wrong – Did This Exchange Expose a Hidden Danger in Crypto? appeared first on Cryptonews.

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

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.