Latest Crypto News Roundup (as of December 4, 2025)
Here's a quick digest of the top cryptocurrency developments from the past 24 hours, pulled from reliable sources and real-time discussions. The market is showing mixed signals—Bitcoin holding steady around $95K amid ETF inflows, while altcoins like LINK are popping on institutional news. Volatility remains the name of the game, but optimism around U.S. regulatory support is keeping sentiment bullish for 2025.
1. Chainlink (LINK) Surges 7% on Grayscale ETF Launch
Grayscale's new Chainlink ETF saw $37 million in inflows on its first day, driving LINK to outperform most majors. This highlights growing institutional interest in oracle networks for real-world data integration.
Market Impact: LINK up ~7% to $18.50; broader altcoin rally hints at rotation from$BTC dominance.
2. Ethena Labs Partners with Anchorage Digital for Regulated Custody
Ethena, the synthetic dollar protocol, teamed up with Anchorage—the only federally chartered U.S. #crypto bank—for secure, compliant custody solutions. This could accelerate Ethena's expansion into traditional finance.
Why It Matters: Boosts credibility for DeFi protocols eyeing mainstream adoption; USDe supply nears 3 billion tokens.
3. MicroStrategy Braces for Weaker Markets, But Bettors Bet Big
CryptoQuant reports MicroStrategy (MSTR) is scaling back $BTC buys and building a USD cash buffer amid expected headwinds. Despite this, Polymarket traders are pricing in aggressive accumulation plays from Michael Saylor's playbook.
Sentiment Check: MSTR stock dipped 2%, but $BTC futures show 65% odds of a sub-$90K dip by EOY—yet long-term bulls remain unfazed.
4. Dogecoin Hits Resistance at $0.153, But Technicals Signal Buy
DOGE rejected higher levels but the TD Sequential indicator is flashing a buy signal, suggesting potential reversal if volume picks up. Elon Musk's silence on X isn't helping, though.
Quick Stats: DOGE at $0.148 (+1.2% daily); watch $0.16 for breakout.
5. Ethereum Gas Fees Hit Rock Bottom—Mainnet Activity Incoming?
