Ethereum’s base layer demand softened in November, but ETH’s underlying price supports and strong layer-2 growth show the network still has momentum despite a drop in fees and TVL.
Jack Mallers says Twenty One Capital will aggressively buy bitcoin, joining the wave of firms adopting BTC treasury strategies.
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Circle’s slow but steady expansion into the Middle East has taken a decisive step forward, as the USDC issuer secured a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Related Reading: Shiba Inu Whales Spike To 6-Month High: What’s Brewing? The move positions the company at the center of the UAE’s growing digital-asset ecosystem, strengthening its ability to scale stablecoin adoption across the region. For a market actively developing clearer regulatory frameworks and attracting global crypto players, Circle’s entry underscores the central role stablecoins have come to play in payment infrastructure and cross-border finance. ETH's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: ETHUSD on Tradingview Circle Secures ADGM Approval and Expands Regional Strategy The license, granted by ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, permits Circle to operate as a regulated Money Services Provider within the financial free zone. This follows preliminary approval earlier this year and gives the firm formal permission to offer USDC-powered payment, settlement and on-chain financial tools to businesses and institutions across the UAE. Alongside the approval, Circle appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as managing director for the Middle East and Africa. A long-time payments executive with leadership experience at Visa and major consulting firms, she will guide Circle’s expansion efforts, deepen local partnerships, and help integrate USDC into regional prospects. Her appointment reflects Circle’s intent to localize operations and strengthen ties with banks, enterprises, and government entities. UAE Supports Push Toward Regulated Digital Finance Circle’s regulatory milestone comes as the UAE increases its efforts to build an institutional-grade digital asset ecosystem. ADGM and Dubai’s DIFC have both issued stablecoin and token frameworks designed to offer clarity for companies operating in the sector. USDC and EURC were recognized earlier this year under Dubai’s crypto token regime, providing Circle with visibility across both major financial zones in the country. The approval also coincides with a wave of regulatory progress for other major players. Binance received full authorization to operate its global platform under ADGM oversight this week, while Tether secured recognition for USDT across multiple blockchain networks. These developments show how Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a global hub for regulated stablecoin activity, driven by remittance demand, trade flows, and a growing emphasis on compliance. Stablecoin Adoption Enters New Phase The UAE’s structured approach comes at a time when stablecoins are gaining broader acceptance in global finance. With regulatory guardrails expanding internationally and stablecoins increasingly used for cross-border payments, Circle’s license opens the door for wider USDC adoption in corporate finance, developer applications, and digital-asset settlement. Related Reading: Bitcoin Speculation Muted: Glassnode Analyst Calls Perps A ‘Ghost Town’ For Circle, the ADGM license marks a pivotal foothold in one of the world’s fastest-moving regulatory environments. For the UAE, it reinforces an ambition to lead in compliant digital-asset innovation while shaping standards for a rapidly evolving sector. Cover image from ChatGPT, ETHUSD chart from Tradingview
Octra's token sale could enhance decentralization and set a precedent for future blockchain fundraising strategies.
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The fund would hold bitcoin only overnight, betting on data showing bitcon gains mostly occur outside regular market hours.
ETF analyst Eric Balchuas said there was a chance that such an investment vehicle “could put up better [returns]” based on BTC price moves after trading hours.
Crypto market adds $150B as Bitcoin hits $94K, with traders positioning ahead of a likely 25bp Fed rate cut on Wednesday.
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The guidance confirms that facilitating customer crypto trades falls within the “business of banking,” expanding the range of activities that national banks may offer under existing law.
Trumps meme coin project launches a mobile game with $1M in $TRUMP rewards and NFT trading powered by Open Loot.
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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 […]
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Burry's exploration of tokenization suggests a potential shift in traditional finance perspectives, indicating broader crypto acceptance.
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Bitcoin’s on-exchange supply has dropped sharply, and traders are taking note. According to Santiment, more than 403,000 BTC have left exchanges since December 7, 2024 — roughly 2% of Bitcoin’s total supply. Related Reading: Banking Meets Bitcoin: French Banking Giant Offers Crypto To Millions That shift, measured against an on-exchange balance of about 2.11 million BTC in late November, is being seen as a sign that fewer coins are poised for quick sale. Exchange Balances Shrink Santiment said lower exchange balances have historically been linked with fewer sudden sell-offs, an observation many market watchers find encouraging. The math is straightforward: when a big chunk of supply sits outside exchanges, there is less immediately available stock to meet selling pressure. ???? As Bitcoin’s market value hovers around $90K, crypto’s top market cap continues to see its supply moving away from exchanges. Over the past year, there has been: ???? A net total of -403.2K $BTC moving off exchanges ???? A net reduction of -2.09% of $BTC‘s entire supply moving… pic.twitter.com/Y0JTC880Np — Santiment (@santimentfeed) December 8, 2025 Institutions Step In Based on reports from BitcoinTresuries.Net and others, exchange outflows are not only going to private cold wallets. ETFs and public firms are also accumulating. BitBo lists ETFs holding over 1.5 million BTC and public companies holding over 1 million. Combined, those holdings represent nearly 11% of the total Bitcoin supply. According to analysts, institutional vehicles have quietly absorbed a lot of coins, changing where Bitcoin sits and who can sell it. Supply Moves Matter This is more than bookkeeping. Coins locked in institutional or self-custodied vaults are not sold on a whim. That makes available supply tighter. At the same time, coins leaving exchanges can lead to sharper price moves when demand surges because the pool of sellable coins is smaller. Some of the effects are already visible on price charts; others may show up later if buying pressure picks up. Price Action And Macro Focus Bitcoin traded near $90,650 with a small rise of 0.28% in recent action. Year-to-date gains stand at 11%. The market swung from a daily low of $89,540 to a high of $92,290, showing active trading around current levels. Traders are watching a Federal Reserve meeting closely, and the outcome is expected to drive short-term volatility. Interest-rate cues often move broader markets, and crypto is no exception. Related Reading: All-In On XRP: Why This Leading Investor Sold His Entire Bitcoin Stack Market Outlook And Risks Overall, the move off exchanges looks like a bullish backdrop because it reduces immediate selling liquidity. Still, that same scarcity can make prices more sensitive to changes in demand, which raises the possibility of sharper swings. Analysts will be watching whether ETFs and public firms continue to add to their holdings or start to slow down purchases. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Tomorrow’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision has emerged as a critical turning point for financial markets, including crypto markets, not because of the rate decision itself but because of how sharply expectations have diverged. While rate-cut expectations remain priced into markets, recent economic data and rising bond yields suggest growing skepticism that the Federal …
Eco brings real-time stablecoin bridging and unified liquidity to Solana as stablecoin adoption accelerates toward a projected $3 trillion market.
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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.
Institutional adoption of Bitcoin may stabilize its volatility, potentially altering traditional market cycles and influencing future investment strategies.
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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.
On-chain data shows the popular Bitcoin Hash Ribbons indicator has just given a miner capitulation signal. Here’s what this could mean. Bitcoin Hash Ribbons Now Signaling Miner Stress As pointed out by CryptoQuant author Darkfrost in an X post, the Bitcoin Hash Ribbons have shown a crossover that has historically corresponded to rising stress among the miners. The Hash Ribbons indicator aims to gauge the situation of the miners by comparing the 30-day and 60-day moving averages (MAs) of the BTC Hashrate, a metric that measures the total amount of computing power that the validators as a whole have connected to the blockchain. Related Reading: Bitcoin Speculation Muted: Glassnode Analyst Calls Perps A ‘Ghost Town’ The trend in the Hashrate can act as a representation of the sentiment among the miners, as they usually expand computing power (an increase in the Hashrate) when mining is profitable and/or they believe BTC is heading toward a bullish outcome, while they decommission mining rigs (a drop in the Hashrate) when they are having a hard time breaking even. The Hash Ribbons indicator basically captures shifts between these two behaviors. When the 30-day ribbon falls below the 60-day one, it means miners are reducing power at a fast rate. This can be a sign that this group is going through capitulation. Such a crossover has recently formed again for Bitcoin, as the chart below shared by Darkfrost shows. Thus, it would appear that miners are once again in a phase of capitulation. “Historically, these periods of mining stress have been profitable for Bitcoin investors, with one exception during the 2021 mining ban in China,” noted the analyst. The signal doesn’t act as a straightforward buy indicator, however, as mining capitulation often doesn’t directly coincide with a bottom. “In the short term, these periods tend to be bearish because miners may need to increase their selling to cover production costs,” explained Darkfrost. In general, miner capitulation periods have tended to lead into profitable buying windows for the cryptocurrency, although it’s unpredictable how long such a phase would last. From the chart, it’s apparent that sometimes the Hash Ribbons signal has been quite brief, while other times it has been maintained for weeks. As for what has forced miners to turn off Hashrate recently, the answer likely lies in the bearish trajectory that Bitcoin has witnessed. Miners obtain their reward in BTC denomination, so how the USD value of the coin fluctuates directly affects their dollar revenue. Related Reading: XRP Selloff: Whales Shed Coins Worth $1 Billion In A Week Before this, miners had been in a phase of rapid expansion alongside the bull rally, which had led to an explosion in the network’s mining Difficulty. With the price plummeting and Difficulty being at extraordinary levels, miners have faced a double whammy during the past month. BTC Price Bitcoin saw a recovery above $92,000 on Monday, but it would appear that the asset wasn’t able to maintain it, as its price is now back at $90,300. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com
Cardano’s price has drawn fresh attention after staging a strong rebound from recent lows below $0.4, pushing ADA back above the $0.48 zone. The move stands out on higher timeframes, especially after weeks of muted price action, prompting discussion around whether ADA is finally breaking out or simply stabilising after a prolonged downtrend. ADA/USDT: Recovery …
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.
BlackRock's filing for a staking ether ETF earlier this week has contributed to ETH's relative strength to bitcoin, one market strategist noted.
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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?
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.
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 […]
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The move makes PNC the first major US bank to offer spot Bitcoin trading within its own digital platform, starting with private bank clients.
Canton Network partners with RedStone to connect $6T in tokenized assets to DeFi using real-time oracles and privacy-focused infrastructure.
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