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Monday2025/1222
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Halogen Capital Secures $3.2M Seed Funding for Real-World Asset Tokenization

Halogen Capital has secured $3.2 million in seed funding, led by Kenanga Investment Bank, 500 Global, and Digital Currency Group. The funding will support the expansion of real-world asset tokenization, including investment funds, bonds, and real estate. The firm views tokenization as a good investm...

Bitcoin's Quantum Threat Is Decades Away, Says Adam Back

Bitcoin’s quantum threat is decades away, says Blockstream CEO Adam Back. What is the concern? Experts highlight Bitcoin’s use of digital signatures, not traditional encryption, as a key defense. Public keys remain hidden until funds are spent, limiting exposure. Many early wallets have never moved ...

Bittensor (TAO) Faces Downward Pressure Ahead of Halving Event

Bittensor (TAO) edged up over 2% on Monday, rebounding from a 5% drop the previous day. The move comes ahead of the halving event, which will slash daily TAO supply by 50% to 3,600 tokens. On-chain analysis shows TAO has broken below a short-term support trendline on the 4-hour chart, pointing to th...

US Authorities Charge HyperFund Crypto Scheme Promoter with Fraud and Money Laundering

US prosecutors have charged Rodney Burton, 56, with fraud and Anti-Money Laundering violations for his role in the $1.8 billion HyperFund scheme. Burton, also known as Bitcoin Rodney, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted on all counts. He and associates ran the HyperFund platform from 2020 to...

Bitcoin Hashrate Drops 8% Amid Xinjiang Mining Shutdown

Bitcoin hashrate dropped 8% in 24 hours, hitting 100 EH/s lower, as mining operations in Xinjiang were shut down. A Nano Labs official said 400,000 rigs went offline, raising concerns over blockchain security. The decline may trigger a difficulty adjustment in two weeks, easing block validation for ...

Cardano Price Analysis: Analyst Predicts Potential 2,500% Rally to $10.4

Cardano price analysis shows ADA in a corrective phase within a long-term channel, with Quantum Ascend spotting a potential bullish shift. The pattern mirrors the 2020 rally, suggesting ADA could climb to $10.4, a 2,500% gain. Fibonacci extensions point to $4.88–$5.50 as a conservative target and $1...

SUI Price Surges as Institutional Flows and Network Activity Accelerate

SUI price surged as network activity spiked and institutional flows accelerated. Weekly charts show a descending wedge, hinting at a possible reversal. Stablecoin transfers hit $7–8 billion, signaling strong on-chain movement. Network activity remains robust, with Vanguard listing SUI and TVL briefl...

BTC $80K Check-Back Risk Rises as Nasdaq Rebound Stalls

BTC price faces check-back risk near $80,000 as Nasdaq’s stalled rebound raises concerns. A bearish trend is forming as Bitcoin fails to hold above $94,000, with a bearish candle signaling weakening momentum. The Nasdaq’s bearish engulfing pattern and bearish MACD on the weekly chart hint at possibl...

Bitcoin Rally Stalls as OG Holders Sell Call Options, Capping Price Action

Bitcoin price today remains capped as OG holders sell call options, dampening upward momentum. Jeff Park of Bitwise Alpha notes this strategy has cut implied volatility to 44%, trapping BTC in a mean reversion pattern. Despite ETF inflows, demand can’t offset the supply pressure from native options....

ROVR Staking Platform Launches, Enables Token Staking for Mapping Hardware Access

ROVR staking is now live, letting users stake $ROVR token to gain access to mapping hardware like TarantulaX GNSS and LightCone LiDAR. The platform uses a staking-to-device model, removing the need for upfront hardware costs. Contributors can stake their token for one year and keep 100% of mapping r...

Brazilian Federal Police Seize 270 Million Reais in Crypto Money Laundering Operation

Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Kryptolaundry in the Federal District to crack down on a **crypto** money laundering ring. The operation included 24 search warrants and 9 arrests, targeting 45 individuals and companies. The case involves 270 million reais (about 500 million USD), with 40...

Jupiter Launches Trading Card Campaign with $1M USDC Prize Pool

Jupiter has launched a trading card campaign with a $1 million USDC prize pool. Users can earn cards by trading specific token pairs, with rewards based on card rarity. The campaign runs from December 11, 2025, to February 1, 2026, and includes five card tiers. Referrals also unlock cards. Only mark...

Bitcoin and Altcoins Face High-Risk Week Amid Key US Jobs Data and BoJ Rate Hike Fears

Bitcoin and altcoins face a high-risk week as key US jobs data and the BoJ rate decision loom. The delayed November jobs report and retail sales on Tuesday could shift sentiment, with midweek inflation data from the UK and US also in focus. On-chain data shows rising volatility, while the fear and g...

Malaysian Digital Asset Fund Halogen Capital Secures $3.2M in Funding Led by Kenanga Investment Bank

Malaysian digital asset news: Halogen Capital, a licensed digital asset fund manager, has secured 13.3 million ringgit ($3.2 million) in project funding news, led by Kenanga Investment Bank. Kenanga’s private equity unit now owns 14.9% of the firm, becoming its largest institutional shareholder. Oth...

Vitalik Buterin Sells 1,400 UNI, 10,000 KNC, and 40T DINU for 16,796 USDC

Vitalik Buterin sold 1,400 UNI, 10,000 KNC, and 40T DINU for 16,796 USDC. The crypto ecosystem reacted quickly to the move. UNI and KNC are tied to DeFi and liquidity protocols, while DINU is a meme token. Whale activity from figures like Buterin often affects crypto sentiment and price. The sale hi...

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