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According to Odaily, cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitnomial has received approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to clear fully collateralized swap contracts. This approval enables Bitnomial to offer prediction market services, focusing on cryptocurrency and economic events. Additionally, Bitnomial's clearing function, Bitnomial Clearinghouse, can now provide a broader range of clearing services to partner prediction markets, facilitating collateral liquidity between U.S. dollars and cryptocurrencies.

According to Odaily, public and private companies have significantly increased their Bitcoin holdings since January 2023. The number of BTC held by these entities has risen from 197,000 to 1.08 million.

According to Odaily, data from SoSoValue indicates that on December 12 (Eastern Time), Ethereum spot ETFs experienced a total net outflow of $19.405 million. The Blackrock ETF ETHA recorded the highest single-day net inflow among Ethereum spot ETFs, amounting to $23.2469 million. The historical total net inflow for ETHA has reached $13.23 billion. Conversely, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF ETH saw the largest single-day net outflow, totaling $22.0982 million. The historical total net inflow for ETH stands at $1.489 billion. As of the time of reporting, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs is $19.42 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio of 5.22% compared to Ethereum's total market capitalization. The cumulative historical net inflow has reached $13.088 billion.

According to PANews, official data reveals that Circle issued approximately 5.8 billion USDC and redeemed around 5.3 billion USDC in the seven days leading up to December 11. This resulted in a net increase of about 500 million USDC in circulation. The total circulation of USDC stands at 78.5 billion, backed by reserves estimated at 78.7 billion dollars. These reserves include approximately 49.7 billion dollars in overnight reverse repurchase agreements with U.S. Treasury securities, 18.5 billion dollars in Treasury bills with maturities under three months, 9.6 billion dollars in deposits with systemically important institutions, and around 900 million dollars in other bank deposits.

According to Odaily, following the recent Polygon hard fork, some Polymarket users have reported issues with order execution and withdrawal delays. In response, a number of users have turned to Opinion to hedge their risks, resulting in a significant increase in Opinion's trading volume, which has reached $300 million, surpassing that of Polymarket.

According to ChainCatcher, an analysis by Glassnode reveals the distribution of Bitcoin holdings among major institutional types. Public companies hold approximately 1.07 million Bitcoins, government agencies possess around 620,000 Bitcoins, U.S. spot ETFs have about 1.31 million Bitcoins, and exchanges account for roughly 2.94 million Bitcoins. Collectively, these entities hold approximately 5.94 million Bitcoins, representing about 29.8% of the circulating supply. This data underscores the growing trend of liquidity concentration among institutions and custodians.

According to PANews, a newly established wallet has received a substantial transfer of 14,959 ETH from BitGo, valued at $48.42 million. This wallet is likely associated with Bitmine.

According to Odaily, the Hong Kong Financial Development Council has released a concept report titled "Hong Kong Capital Market Leadership: Super Connector - Global Capital Hub in the Digital Era." The report outlines a strategic framework with a clear timeline for implementation, aiming to expand tokenized assets. In the medium term, over the next 2-5 years, the focus will be on developing tokenized physical assets and related tools. The long-term vision, spanning 5-10 years, includes enhancing capabilities for tokenized issuance and post-trade operations, while promoting the coordination and unification of data and compliance standards to improve trading efficiency and market transparency. Additionally, the report emphasizes accelerating the development of digital financial infrastructure, including tokenization platforms, smart contract applications, and near-instant settlement systems. These initiatives aim to position Hong Kong as a pioneer and model for next-generation capital market solutions.

According to PANews, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a statement clarifying that there is no partnership between the HKMA and 'Yunbo Holdings / Yunbo Holdings 2.0.' The platform is not under the regulatory oversight of the HKMA. Currently, the HKMA has not granted any licenses to stablecoin issuers. The public is advised to remain cautious about stablecoin promotions and can verify regulated entities and related registries through the HKMA's official website.

According to Odaily, data from SoSoValue indicates that on December 12, Eastern Time, XRP spot ETFs experienced a total net inflow of $20.17 million. The Franklin XRP ETF (XRPZ) led the inflows with $8.7 million in a single day, bringing its historical cumulative net inflow to $185 million. Following closely, the Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) recorded a daily net inflow of $7.85 million, with its historical cumulative net inflow reaching $213 million. As of the time of reporting, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs stands at $1.18 billion, with an XRP net asset ratio of 0.98%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $975 million.

According to PANews, members of the Bolivian Blockchain Association are preparing to submit a proposal to the President aimed at tokenizing gold and other precious metals on the Ethereum network. The initiative seeks to ensure full traceability from mining to national reserves, with the goal of curbing corruption. The proposed model is inspired by the Kingdom of Bhutan's approach, which in December 2025, issued a gold token backed by its sovereign reserves on the Solana network.

According to Odaily, the Armenian government has approved amendments to the Cryptocurrency Asset Law, extending the permission for cash transactions involving cryptocurrencies for another year. The proposal has been submitted to the parliament for review. Under the revised plan, businesses can continue cash transactions until July 2026, but must adhere to strict limitations. Each transaction must not exceed 300,000 drams (approximately $780), and sellers are required to identify customers and record all transactions. The Central Bank of Armenia retains the authority to inspect compliance at any time.

According to PANews, Vanguard's Global Head of Quantitative Equity, John Ameriks, has described Bitcoin as a purely speculative asset, likening it to collectible toys. Despite his criticism, Ameriks acknowledged that Bitcoin could find practical applications beyond market speculation, particularly in scenarios of high inflation or political instability involving fiat currencies.

According to ChainCatcher, Coinglass data reveals that the crypto market experienced liquidations totaling $318 million in the past 24 hours. Long positions accounted for $265 million, while short positions saw liquidations of $52.96 million. Bitcoin long positions were liquidated for $66.78 million, and short positions for $9.47 million. Ethereum long positions faced liquidations of $107 million, with short positions at $10.92 million. In the same period, 109,089 traders were liquidated globally. The largest single liquidation occurred on Hyperliquid's ETH-USD pair, valued at $5.68 million.

According to Odaily, Brazil's largest private bank, Itaú, is advising investors to allocate up to 3% of their assets in Bitcoin. This recommendation reflects a growing trend among financial institutions to recognize the potential of cryptocurrencies as part of a diversified investment portfolio.

According to BlockBeats, Greg Cipolaro, NYDIG's Global Head of Research, stated in a report that while tokenization of stocks might not immediately yield significant benefits for the crypto market, its advantages could gradually become apparent with better integration into blockchain systems. Cipolaro noted that networks supporting these assets, such as Ethereum, initially offer modest returns. However, as accessibility, interoperability, and composability improve, the benefits are expected to grow. He mentioned that initial gains primarily come from transaction fees generated by trading tokenized assets, and the blockchains hosting these assets will experience enhanced network effects due to storage demands. In the future, these real-world assets might integrate into decentralized finance ecosystems, serving as collateral for loans, lendable assets, or trading targets. Cipolaro emphasized that this evolution requires time, technological advancements, infrastructure development, and regulatory progress. He also pointed out the challenges in creating tokenized assets with composability and interoperability due to their diverse forms and functions, spread across public and private networks. For instance, the private blockchain Canton Network, developed by Digital Asset Holdings, currently hosts $380 billion in tokenized assets, representing 91% of the total 'representation value' of real-world assets. Meanwhile, Ethereum, the most mainstream public blockchain, has deployed $12.1 billion in real-world assets. Cipolaro highlighted that even on open networks like Ethereum, the design of tokenized assets can vary significantly. These assets often fall under the category of securities and still rely on traditional financial structures such as brokers, KYC/accredited investor certifications, whitelisted wallets, and transfer agents. However, he noted that companies are leveraging blockchain technology to achieve advantages like near-instant settlement, 24/7 operations, programmable ownership, transparency, auditability, and optimized collateral efficiency.

According to PANews, a significant market player known as the 'whale' is experiencing substantial losses following a recent market downturn. The whale, who initially invested $230 million in long positions, is currently facing a floating loss of $17.1 million. Despite the losses, the whale has increased their holdings by adding 24,000 ETH to their long positions, bringing the total position value to $666 million. Currently, all three of the whale's long positions are in a state of floating loss. The positions include 175,000 ETH valued at $542 million, with an entry price of $3,173 per ETH, resulting in a loss of $14.6 million. Additionally, the whale holds 1,000 BTC valued at $90.28 million, with an entry price of $91,506 per BTC, leading to a loss of $1.22 million. Lastly, the whale has 250,000 SOL valued at $33.1 million, with an entry price of $137.5 per SOL, incurring a loss of $1.27 million.

According to Odaily, Citadel Securities recently submitted a 13-page letter to the SEC advocating for stricter regulations on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols handling tokenized securities. In response, the DeFi industry issued its own letter last Friday, challenging Citadel Securities' arguments as "unfounded." The new letter to the SEC, signed by DeFi Education Fund, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), DigitalChamber, Orca Creative, J.W. Verret, and Uniswap Foundation, stated, "While we share Citadel Securities' goals of investor protection, market order, and the integrity of the national market system, we disagree that achieving these goals always requires registration like traditional SEC intermediaries, nor do we agree that these requirements cannot be met through well-designed on-chain markets in certain cases." Citadel Securities argues that DeFi protocols might operate as exchanges or brokers requiring registration and regulation. However, under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, the SEC's new leadership has been seeking more policy flexibility for the crypto industry. White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt also expressed support on social media platform X for "the necessity of protecting software developers and DeFi." A spokesperson for Citadel Securities commented via email, "As detailed in our comment letter, Citadel Securities strongly supports tokenization and other innovations that can strengthen America's leadership in digital finance, but this does not mean sacrificing stringent investor protection measures, which make the U.S. stock market the global gold standard." The DeFi alliance's response claimed that Citadel Securities' letter contained "multiple factual misstatements and misleading claims." Jennifer Rosenthal, a spokesperson for DeFi Education Fund, stated that the company is safeguarding its commercial interests. Rosenthal remarked, "Citadel Securities questions the existence of a technology that threatens its business and significant market share, which aligns with its interests."

According to ChainCatcher, Tether has submitted a binding all-cash offer to Exor to acquire its entire stake in Juventus Football Club, representing 65.4% of the issued share capital. The completion of the transaction is contingent upon Exor's acceptance, the signing of final documents, and obtaining necessary regulatory approvals. Following the transaction, Tether plans to launch a public tender offer for the remaining shares at the same per-share price, with all funds sourced from its own capital. Tether has committed to a long-term investment in the club, pledging €1 billion to support and develop Juventus if the deal is finalized. Market sources indicate that the Agnelli family, which holds controlling interest in the club, does not intend to sell its shares.

According to Odaily, Peter Schiff recently commented on the X platform that gold and silver have risen due to a new round of quantitative easing (QE). He criticized Bitcoin for not experiencing a similar increase, suggesting that it should be "eliminated."