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12-09
Tether Shifts Reserve Strategy, Adds Gold and Bitcoin Amid Expected Rate Cuts
Derived from BitPush, Tether has adjusted its reserve strategy by incorporating gold and bitcoin into its holdings amid expectations of an upcoming interest rate cut cycle. The stablecoin issuer, which previously relied heavily on U.S. Treasury bonds to generate profits, now holds over 100 tons of g...
XRP Price Shows Bullish Patterns as ETF Inflows Near $1 Billion
As per TheMarketPeriodical, XRP has formed a bullish falling wedge pattern on the daily chart, with price rebounding from the 50% Fibonacci Retracement level. ETF inflows have surged, nearing $1 billion, driven by recent SEC approvals. Ripple's ecosystem is expanding, with four acquisitions this yea...
Senator Cory Booker Highlights Political Hurdle for CLARITY Act
In accordance with BitcoinWorld, Senator Cory Booker has stated that the CLARITY Act, a key piece of legislation for crypto market structure, faces a significant political obstacle. The bill may stall unless Democratic commissioners are appointed to the SEC and CFTC. The CLARITY Act aims to clarify ...
Crypto Markets Consolidate as BTC and ETH Lead Activity: Wintermute
Based on Cryptofrontnews, the crypto market is in a phase of measured consolidation, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) drawing the lion’s share of investor focus. According to the Wintermute report, the markets are navigating a choppy yet resilient environment as participants adjust to evolving ...
Amazon's Ring Doorbell Adds Controversial AI Facial Recognition Feature
Based on 528btc, Amazon's Ring smart doorbell now includes an AI-powered facial recognition feature called 'Familiar Faces,' allowing users to identify up to 50 regular visitors and set personalized alerts. The feature encrypts data and automatically deletes unrecognized faces after 30 days. However...
Avalanche Transaction Volume Nears $1 Trillion as AVAX Faces Key Support Test
As reported by 528btc, Avalanche (AVAX) has seen a notable increase in on-chain activity and price structure in December 2025. The C-Chain transaction volume has continued to grow, showing a sustainable usage model. The network's cumulative transaction volume has climbed to $990 billion, bringing it...
Privacy-Focused Stablecoin USDCx Launches on Aleo Network
Derived from Bpaynews, a privacy-focused stablecoin called USDCx, powered by Circle, has launched on the Aleo network. The stablecoin aims to provide confidential payments while maintaining regulatory compliance. It is designed for use cases such as global payroll and remittances, and is expected to...
Octra to Conduct $20M Token Sale on Sonar Platform at $200M Valuation
As reported by 528btc, Octra Labs is set to launch a public token sale on December 18 via the Sonar by Echo platform, aiming to raise $20 million by selling 10% of its OCT token supply. The valuation is projected to reach $200 million on a fully diluted basis. The fixed-price, committed model aims t...
U.S. Crypto Market Could Hit $20 Trillion as Bipartisan Talks Progress
According to TheMarketPeriodical, a White House official projected the crypto market could reach $20 trillion after the market structure bill passes. Senate Democrats met on December 8 to review a GOP compromise proposal on crypto regulations. The Senate Banking Committee has tentatively scheduled a...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims CBDC 'Backdoor' in Genius Act
As reported by 528btc, U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has criticized the Genius Act, claiming it contains a 'backdoor' for the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Greene, who voted against the bill in July, argued that the legislation could empower the governme...
Bitmine Purchases 138,452 ETH, Holdings Rise to 3.86 Million ETH
Derived from Bitcoin.com, Bitmine has disclosed $13.2 billion in combined crypto, cash, and strategic equity holdings, with its Ethereum (ETH) reserves rising to 3,864,951 ETH after purchasing 138,452 ETH in the past week. The company also holds 193 BTC, $1 billion in cash, and a $36 million equity ...
Moonrock Capital Founder Predicts 10-Year Institutional Bull Run for Crypto by 2035
As reported by 528btc, Moonrock Capital CEO Simon Dedic forecasts a 10-year 'institutional supercycle' for the cryptocurrency industry, driven by regulatory clarity and mainstream adoption. Despite a recent market decline, with total market cap dropping from over $415 billion to $307 billion, instit...
U.S. Judge Delays Sentence Announcement for Terra Founder Do Kwon
Derived from BitcoinSistemi, U.S. federal Judge Paul A. Engelmayer has requested further clarification on several key issues before announcing a sentence for Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon. The judge raised six questions regarding the applicability of the sentence, Kwon's extradition to South Korea,...
XRP ETFs See $170M Inflows in One Week with No Outflows
As per 528btc, U.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded their strongest weekly performance since launch, with net inflows exceeding $170 million and no outflows. Over the past five trading days, the funds attracted approximately $173 million, led by inflows into Franklin XRP ETF and Grayscale XRP Trust. On Decem...
Russia Builds Underground Crypto Network After SWIFT Exclusion
In accordance with BlockTempo, after being excluded from the SWIFT financial system, Russia has developed a large underground crypto economy. From USDT OTC traders in Moscow to the sanctioned exchange Garantex and the ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5, cryptocurrency has become a key channel for trade se...
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