Ethereum trader Huang Lilin, nicknamed “Buddy,” injected 115,000 USDC into a 25‑times leveraged ETH long on HyperLiquid. The position experienced a partial liquidation when ETH dropped to $2,818.30.
A new bill introduced in Washington would let Americans pay federal taxes with Bitcoin. Representative Warren Davidson frames it as a step toward making the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.” Payments would be funneled into a newly created Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The proposal is presented as a modernization of the financial system. It aims to capture Bitcoin’s potential appreciation against an inflating dollar. Allowing tax payments in Bitcoin gives taxpayers more flexibility while creating a government‑held asset that could grow over time. Davidson argues Bitcoin, untouched by quantitative easing, offers a stable store of wealth. The reserve is expected to lessen reliance on debt financing and improve the nation’s balance sheet. By holding a scarce, appreciating asset, the U.S. could strengthen its fiscal position in a digital global economy. The Treasury Secretary would be authorized to accept, hold, and manage the Bitcoin received. Secure custody measures such as cold storage and geographically dispersed facilities would protect the reserve. Transfers to the government would trigger no taxable gain or loss for the payer. Annual disposals would be limited to preserve long‑term value. The reserve is intended to remain a lasting fiscal resource for future generations.
SHIB introduced a crypto debit card with Bitget, offering up to $400 of fee‑free monthly spending and no conversion or FX charges. The first 100 claimants split 115 million SHIB (about $10 each), while later users receive a $5 SHIB bonus. The card launched live despite a 3.5% price dip on the announcement. Shiba Inu trades roughly 90% below its all‑time high, and Shibarium’s TVL stays low at $1.86 million, indicating weak user retention. The coin’s price has remained speculative because of limited real‑world utility. The new card seeks to close this gap by providing genuine spending capability. On the 1‑day chart SHIB is testing the lower bound of a seven‑month descending channel, with RSI showing bullish divergence and MACD nearing a golden cross. Recovering to $0.0000107 could spark a 167% rise toward $0.000024 if the card attracts fresh capital. A larger surge to $0.00005 would depend on broader Shibarium adoption. When SHIB stalls, capital often moves to the next meme token; Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is currently attracting attention. Its presale has raised about $4.1 million, and staking rewards can reach 76% APY. Investors view $MAXI as a potential successor in the next meme‑coin rally.
Solana ($SOL) is showing initial bullish signs, with price consolidating around the 138‑140 USDT support zone on the 12‑hour chart. On the daily timeframe, a long‑term cup‑and‑handle formation has emerged, suggesting a possible upward move. The current setup points to a recovery path that may push SOL toward the 460 USDT resistance level. Simultaneously, the cryptocurrency’s market capitalization appears to be stabilizing near $75 billion. The 12‑hour chart displays TD Sequential buy signals, marking the commencement of a new bullish cycle following the recent downtrend.
The Nasdaq index declined by over 2% in overnight trading. Asian markets followed suit, as South Korea’s KOSPI fell 4% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped beneath the 49,000 mark.
Google faced backlash after a hidden setting permitted Gemini to examine users' inboxes and calendars without providing clear notice.
The newly listed Jesse token, created by a co‑founder of Base, has quickly achieved a market capitalization of roughly $14 million. In its first trading session, the token generated about $5.24 million in transaction volume.
XRP fell 16% in one week, sliding toward the $2 barrier as broader crypto sentiment soured. 24‑hour volume rose 27% to about 5% of its circulating market cap, reflecting heightened pressure. The new US XRP ETF has failed to halt the decline, and the Fear & Greed Index dropped to 15, a level unseen since April. A short‑term bounce off a key trend‑line support gave brief hope, but a break below could trigger a 17% fall to $1.75. A deeper breach may target $1.47, erasing roughly 30% of value. Open interest in XRP futures is at its lowest since November, underscoring market pessimism. Traders are eyeing the Maxi Doge ($MAXI) presale, which promises early upside and community rewards. Up to 25% of presale funds will be allocated to leading tokens, with profits funding continued promotion. Participants can buy $MAXI via the official site using USDT, ETH, or a bank card.
The crypto market is volatile, with investors seeking the next top pick. Cronos (CRO) trades at $0.1119, up 6.57% in 24 hours, but offers limited upside. Chainlink (LINK) slipped 5.8% to $13.30, providing stability but slow growth. BullZilla (BZIL) is in Stage 11 Cheartbreaker, priced at $0.00027906. Over $1 million has been raised, 32 billion tokens sold to 3,600+ buyers. Early participants report ROI between 1,788% and 4,753% before listing. The BLACK100 code doubles token allocations, halving effective entry cost. Compared with CRO’s modest momentum and LINK’s slow rise, BullZilla offers explosive, scarcity‑driven returns. The 48‑hour stage windows and $100k milestones create urgency and FOMO. Analysts cite the presale’s structure and bonus as key reasons to rank it the top crypto to buy now.
Retail investors have pulled roughly $4 billion from spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs since November, the biggest outflow since February. JPMorgan says this is the main cause of the current crypto correction. Weekly redemptions keep price pressure on digital assets despite stable liquidations. The outflows thin market depth, boost volatility, and signal wider sentiment. Reduced liquidity creates entry points for long‑term buyers. The episode shows that decentralized markets still react to centralized ETF moves. JPMorgan notes the dip may linger until ETF flows steady, though past corrections often precede rallies. Recovery likely depends on retail confidence, regulatory clarity, and institutional uptake. Investors should match actions to risk tolerance and may view the dip as a rebalance chance.
Nvidia’s stock fell while the United States’ major equity indexes recorded losses. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all moved lower, contributing to a broader market pullback. Investors cited concerns over technology valuations and mixed earnings reports as key factors behind the decline.
Magic Labs, the wallet provider for Polymarket and Naver, is adding Newton Protocol’s SDK to its platform. The move brings programmable compliance directly to the transaction layer for its 50 million wallets. This marks the largest‑scale deployment of a programmable compliance infrastructure to date. Jaemin Jin, co‑founder of Magic Labs, said the integration secures both accounts and transactions. Over 200 000 developers in the Magic ecosystem will now access Newton’s policy layer. They can embed verifiable policy enforcement and automated risk management into apps. The integration makes on‑chain compatibility a native feature for hundreds of thousands of projects. Mohammad Akhavannik highlighted the scalability benefits for application developers. Despite the technical advance, NEWT’s price fell after the announcement. Charts show a noticeable decline following the news. The slide is noted as non‑investment advice. The price movement contrasts with the positive development outlook.
Bitwise Asset Management has announced that its spot XRP exchange‑traded fund will commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell on Thursday. The debut is hailed as a significant milestone for the XRP community, and the fund will be listed under the ticker symbol $XRP.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force will hold a roundtable on December 15, 2025, to examine privacy and financial surveillance in the cryptocurrency industry. The meeting aims to address mounting worries about prosecutions of developers and the renewed interest in privacy‑centric technologies. Attendees will include regulators, industry leaders, and legal experts. The session’s core theme is privacy in crypto, reflecting recent legal precedents that have revived privacy‑focused solutions. Participants will explore how surveillance measures intersect with developer liability and emerging privacy tools. Insights gathered will help shape future regulatory approaches.
21Shares introduced a 2x leveraged Dogecoin ETF on Nasdaq, ticker TXXD. The fund offers institutional‑grade exposure to DOGE, aiming to deliver twice the daily performance of the cryptocurrency. Listing on a major exchange adds credibility and makes the product accessible to retail and institutional investors. The ETF uses derivatives and daily rebalancing to maintain 2x leverage, providing amplified gains while preserving regulatory oversight. Investors can trade it like any other ETF, avoiding wallet management and benefiting from standard brokerage reporting. Liquidity, transparent pricing, and built‑in risk controls make it a convenient bridge between traditional finance and meme‑coin markets. Leverage also magnifies losses, and daily compounding can cause returns to diverge from a simple 2x multiple over longer periods. Dogecoin’s high volatility heightens this risk, and evolving crypto regulations could affect the fund’s operation. Nonetheless, the product signals growing institutional acceptance of digital assets and may spur similar offerings.
The crypto market has moved into a correction, and liquidity feels fragile as November’s trading activity thinned and the stablecoin sector receded. Since November 15, about $840 million has left the fiat‑pegged token segment, underscoring a dry‑powder deficit. For two straight weeks, both stablecoin activity and overall trading volumes have continued to contract.
Analyst Skipper argues that XRP could reach $1,000 under certain conditions, but stresses it is purely speculative. The idea has sparked debate within the crypto community. He warns readers not to treat the projection as gospel. Multiple spot‑XRP ETFs are slated to debut in the U.S. around 20 November 2025, with issuers like Bitwise filing required amendments. Early estimates suggest $4‑$8 billion could flow into XRP in the first year. Regulators‑approved funds would give institutions and retail investors direct access to the token. Skipper outlines a three‑fold scenario: ETF seed purchases tighten circulating supply, institutional accumulation boosts demand, and broader utility adoption expands use cases. Historical precedents, such as Bitcoin’s ETF‑driven rallies, show infrastructure can create a price runway but not instant spikes. Meaningful price movement is expected from late 2025 into 2026, with a multi‑year cycle needed for $1,000 levels. ETFs do not guarantee immediate inflows or a moonshot price, and macro‑economic, regulatory, or adoption setbacks could blunt gains. Analysts advise treating the ETF rollout as a milestone rather than a price guarantee. Readers should conduct independent research and accept all investment risk.
MicroStrategy could be expelled from major equity indexes after an MSCI decision on January 15. The move may trigger about $2.8 billion in passive fund outflows, and a further $8.8 billion could follow if other index providers act similarly. The risk stems from the company's large Bitcoin treasury, which clouds its status as a traditional firm. JPMorgan analysts warn that the situation could lead to significant capital flight from the stock.
U.S. customers of Coinbase can now pledge Ethereum as collateral to secure crypto loans on the platform.
The Bitwise XRP ETF offers U.S. investors regulated exposure to XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, by holding the asset spot on the NYSE. Launched today, the fund waives its 0.34% management fee for the first month on an initial $500 million of assets. This structure provides rapid and efficient access to the cryptocurrency that underpins global payment networks. Bitwise is the sponsor of the ETF.
JPMorgan warns that removal of Strategy from the MSCI index could trigger $2.8 billion of immediate fund outflows. If other index providers follow MSCI’s lead, total withdrawals could exceed $11 billion. The pressure comes from passive funds and institutional investors that must sell holdings when a company drops from an index. The next scheduled MSCI rebalancing is set for 15 January 2026, the key date for potential forced selling. Institutional managers often adjust positions months in advance, so market strain may appear well before the official cut‑off. Anticipated volatility could spread to related ETFs and broader market sentiment. Diversification, early portfolio rebalancing, and hedging with options are recommended to soften the blow. Tracking institutional ownership and fund‑flow data can provide early warning signals. Exploring non‑correlated assets offers a buffer against index‑driven shocks. As passive investing dominates capital flows, index inclusion decisions now move billions of dollars. A single removal can reshape a company’s investor base, liquidity, and valuation. Understanding these dynamics is essential for modern portfolio risk management.
Ripio disclosed a $100 million crypto treasury, making it the second‑largest corporate holding in Latin America. The reserve is mainly Bitcoin and Ethereum. This asset base positions Ripio as a leading player in the region’s digital‑finance ecosystem. The company began accumulating assets in 2017, buying during both bull and bear cycles. It focused on established cryptocurrencies, adopting a long‑term, non‑speculative approach. Consistent buying and disciplined risk management grew the treasury despite market volatility. The sizable treasury signals strong institutional confidence in crypto as a store of value. It sets a benchmark for corporate adoption across emerging markets. The move highlights the maturing Latin American crypto landscape and encourages broader blockchain integration. Key takeaways include early, steady accumulation, focus on proven assets, and robust security protocols. Other firms can emulate this model to diversify and hedge against inflation. Ripio’s success is likely to spur further corporate crypto treasuries throughout the region.
Users may secure loans of up to $1 million in USDC using their Ether as collateral. This option comes as Coinbase broadens its Base‑powered network, which has already facilitated $1.25 billion in loan transactions.
