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Binance Wallet has introduced Web3 Loan, a new on-chain borrowing feature that allows users to access liquidity directly from decentralized protocols using crypto collateral.The Web3 Loan feature is now live on the Web3 Earn page within Binance Wallet, expanding the platform’s decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities and enabling users to borrow assets without selling their existing holdings.The launch reflects Binance Wallet’s broader push to simplify on-chain financial services while maintaining access to established DeFi infrastructure.What Is Binance Wallet Web3 Loan?Web3 Loan allows users to borrow crypto directly from third-party lending protocols through a seamless, non-custodial integration inside Binance Wallet. By depositing supported assets as collateral, users can unlock liquidity for trading, earning, or other on-chain strategies.Unlike centralized lending products, Web3 Loan operates fully on-chain, giving users direct exposure to decentralized borrowing and lending while retaining control of their assets.Key Features of Binance Web3 LoanBorrow Without SellingUsers can borrow crypto while continuing to hold their original assets, allowing them to:Maintain long-term exposureAvoid taxable sales in certain jurisdictionsDeploy capital more efficiently across DeFi strategiesMulti-Asset Collateral on BNB ChainAt launch, Web3 Loan supports multiple mainstream assets as collateral on BNB Chain, providing flexibility for users with diversified portfolios.Supported collateral assets include:BTCBETHUSDTUSDCFDUSDWETHSupported borrow assets include:USDTUSDCBNBPowered by Venus ProtocolWeb3 Loan is integrated with Venus Protocol, one of the largest decentralized lending platforms on BNB Chain.Venus currently supports:40+ assetsOver $2.2 billion in liquidity in its core poolThrough this integration, Binance Wallet users can interact directly with Venus lending pools without leaving the wallet interface, reducing friction and improving accessibility for DeFi borrowing.Exclusive Venus Loan Campaign AnnouncedBinance Wallet also revealed plans for an exclusive Venus loan campaign, offering additional incentives for early users.Campaign highlights include:400,000 USDT in total rewardsPreferential borrowing ratesEligibility tied to borrowing through the Web3 Loan Venus vaultFurther details on campaign mechanics and timelines are expected to be announced soon.

According to BlockBeats, data from Coingecko indicates that the total market capitalization of tokenized gold assets has exceeded $4.2 billion, marking a growth of approximately 147% over the past six months. Tether's XAUT and Paxos' PAXG are leading the market, with XAUT's market cap around $2.24 billion and PAXG's approximately $1.5 billion, together accounting for about 89% of the market share. Each XAUT and PAXG token is backed by a 1:1 reserve of physical gold. Market data shows that spot gold has increased by about 1.1% within the day, currently priced at $4,326.5 per ounce. At the beginning of 2025, spot gold was valued at $2,624 per ounce, reflecting a nearly 65% increase over the year. Morgan Stanley recently analyzed that with ongoing expectations of interest rate cuts and a weakening U.S. dollar index, gold prices are projected to rise to $4,800 per ounce by the fourth quarter of 2026.

According to BlockBeats, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has added four new names to its list of 'suspicious virtual asset trading platforms' over the past two months. The platforms identified are 'HKTWeb3,' 'AmazingTech,' '9M AI,' and 'Hong Kong Stablecoin Exchange,' all of which are suspected of operating without a license. 'HKTWeb3' has falsely claimed on its website to be in partnership with a licensed virtual asset trading platform, a claim that has been refuted. Meanwhile, 'Hong Kong Stablecoin Exchange' has misleadingly stated that it was established by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Hong Kong Futures Exchange, and the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, none of which have any affiliation with the platform.

Institutional demand for Bitcoin has flipped net supply negative for the first time since early November, signaling a potential inflection point as BTC searches for a market bottom.Bitcoin’s institutional bid is showing early signs of recovery, with new data indicating that large buyers are once again absorbing more BTC than miners are producing — a dynamic that historically precedes periods of price stabilization or recovery.Key TakeawaysInstitutional Bitcoin demand is now 13% higher than daily mined supply, marking the first net supply reduction since early November.Corporate and fund-level buying has outpaced miner issuance for three consecutive days.The shift comes despite over $600 million in spot Bitcoin ETF outflows recorded in just two days.Institutions Resume Net Bitcoin AccumulationAccording to fresh data from quantitative crypto fund Capriole Investments, institutional buyers have reclaimed dominance over Bitcoin’s daily supply dynamics. Over the past three days, institutional purchases have exceeded newly mined BTC, effectively reducing circulating supply on a rolling basis.This marks the first sustained period of institution-led supply absorption in over six weeks, following a prolonged drawdown that saw Bitcoin retreat more than 30% from its October all-time high near $126,000 to recent lows around $80,500.While the current level of demand remains well below peak bull-market intensity, the reversal itself is notable. Capriole data shows institutional buying currently running 13% above daily miner issuance, a key on-chain threshold closely watched by long-term investors.Corporate Treasuries Re-Enter the PictureThe renewed accumulation trend has reignited attention on corporate Bitcoin treasuries, particularly Strategy, the world’s largest publicly listed BTC holder. Despite significant declines in both Bitcoin’s price and Strategy’s equity valuation, the firm has continued adding to its BTC reserves.Capriole founder Charles Edwards previously noted that the period between October’s highs and November’s lows represented intense stress across the corporate Bitcoin landscape. His latest analysis points to a “broken corporate flywheel,” citing record discounts to net asset value (NAV) among BTC-holding companies and rising leverage across the sector.Even so, Edwards emphasized that Bitcoin’s network fundamentals remain attractive, suggesting that institutional accumulation may be laying groundwork for longer-term recovery — albeit with near-term price volatility still unresolved.ETF Outflows Clash With Strategic AccumulationThe return of institutional buying comes amid heavy outflows from U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. Data from Farside Investors shows net ETF redemptions totaling $635 million since Monday, underscoring persistent short-term caution among traditional market participants.On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant described the current environment as a “market in transition,” where short-term pessimism contrasts sharply with strategic accumulation by large, conviction-driven players.“This divergence between institutional outflows and the conviction of major players underscores that Bitcoin oscillates between immediate stress and long-term expectations of appreciation,” CryptoQuant contributor GugaOnChain wrote in a recent analysis.Why This Matters for Bitcoin’s Price OutlookHistorically, periods where institutional demand exceeds miner supply have coincided with:Reduced sell pressure from minersStabilization after major drawdownsThe early stages of accumulation phasesWhile ETF flows suggest caution remains widespread, the return of net institutional supply absorption introduces a critical counterbalance to bearish sentiment. Whether this dynamic evolves into a sustained recovery will depend on macro conditions, liquidity trends, and whether institutional demand continues to build beyond current levels.For now, Bitcoin appears to be entering a high-stakes equilibrium — caught between near-term stress and long-term accumulation.

Crypto markets extended their pullback on Wednesday, with total market capitalization slipping below the $3 trillion mark for the third time this month, raising concerns that the sector may be entering a deeper corrective phase.Losses were concentrated in large-cap tokens with heavy institutional and ETF exposure, signaling a reassessment of risk by professional investors rather than broad retail capitulation.Bitcoin Retreats as Large Caps Lead the DownsideBitcoin (BTC) fell 1.5% to around $86,600, partially reversing gains from earlier in the week and weighing on broader market sentiment. The weakness stalled recovery attempts across major altcoins, with XRP failing to hold above $1.90 and ether (ETH) sliding back toward $2,930 after briefly testing higher levels overnight.These assets — which benefited the most from early-year institutional inflows — are now driving market losses as sentiment cools into year-end.“Major coins are increasingly becoming victims of changing institutional sentiment,” said Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro, noting that professional investors appear to be reducing exposure rather than adding risk.Crypto Weakness Diverges From Asian Equity GainsBitcoin’s soft price action stands in contrast to moderate gains across major Asian equity indices, including the Hang Seng, Shanghai Composite, Kospi and Indonesia’s IDX.Equities in the region drew support from expectations of additional fiscal stimulus from Beijing, following a series of weaker-than-expected economic data releases in November. That divergence highlights crypto’s sensitivity to global liquidity conditions and dollar dynamics rather than regional growth optimism.Dollar Rebounds, Adding Pressure to CryptoThe U.S. dollar index (DXY) rebounded to around 98.30 after hitting a 2.5-month low earlier this week. The move followed U.S. labor data showing 64,000 jobs added in November, above forecasts, even as the unemployment rate unexpectedly climbed to 4.6%, its highest level since 2021.A firmer dollar typically weighs on dollar-denominated assets such as Bitcoin and gold, although gold remained resilient above $4,300 per ounce at last check.Crypto Sentiment Slumps Into Fear TerritoryMarket sentiment has deteriorated sharply alongside price action. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to 11, its lowest reading in a month and firmly within “extreme fear” territory.Unlike earlier pullbacks this year, the current decline is marked by multiple large-cap assets breaking intermediate technical support levels, suggesting the move may be more than a routine correction.From a technical standpoint, analysts are watching $81,000 as the next key support zone for Bitcoin, where November lows converge with prior consolidation ranges. A failure there could expose the broader $60,000–$70,000 region, a historically significant zone that acted as resistance during previous cycles.Thin Liquidity Amplifies Market MovesLiquidity conditions are exacerbating volatility. Data from FlowDesk shows declining market depth and subdued leverage, typical of year-end positioning as traders close books and reduce risk.Lower liquidity has amplified intraday price swings, particularly during U.S. trading hours, while overall exchange volumes remain well below yearly averages.On-Chain Signals Remain MixedOn-chain data presents a nuanced picture. CryptoQuant suggests Bitcoin’s recent rebound may have exhausted itself, increasing the likelihood of a deeper corrective phase before the next sustained rally.At the same time, Glassnode reports continued long-term accumulation by corporations and financial institutions, expanding beyond miners alone. Strategy’s recent purchase of 10,624 BTC, valued at nearly $1 billion, underscores that selective accumulation persists even as short-term momentum weakens.Bottom LineThe crypto market is once again testing the $3 trillion capitalization floor, with large-cap assets under pressure as institutional investors reassess risk amid tighter liquidity and a firmer dollar.While long-term accumulation trends remain intact, thin liquidity and fragile sentiment suggest markets could remain volatile in the near term. Whether the $3 trillion level holds may determine whether this pullback stabilizes — or extends into a broader year-end drawdown.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near one of its most important long-term technical support levels, putting market participants on alert as downside risks build. While BTC has so far managed to hold this key “safety net,” shares of Strategy have already broken below the same level, flashing a cautionary signal for bulls.Bitcoin Hovers Near 100-Week Moving AverageAt press time, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $86,300, hovering just above the 100-week simple moving average (SMA) — a widely followed indicator that reflects the average price over roughly two years.This long-term moving average has acted as support for the past three weeks, temporarily halting Bitcoin’s decline from record highs above $126,000. Technical analysts often view the 100-week SMA as a dividing line between broader bull and bear market phases.As long as BTC remains above this level, bulls can argue that the market is stabilizing and potentially forming a base. A sustained bounce from the 100-week SMA could reinforce the view that Bitcoin is undergoing a healthy correction rather than entering a deeper downtrend.Strategy Shares Already Broke Below the Same “Safety Net”However, the situation becomes more concerning when looking at Strategy (MSTR) stock performance.In early November, MSTR fell decisively below its own 100-week SMA — a breakdown that preceded a sharp extension of losses. The stock dropped to around $220 at the time of the breach and has since continued lower, trading near $160 and marking a decline of more than 60% from its year-to-date high of $457.This divergence matters because Strategy has historically acted as a leveraged proxy for Bitcoin. In previous cycles, MSTR often led BTC both higher and lower, particularly when long-term technical levels were breached.Earlier this year, MSTR also broke below its 50-week SMA ahead of Bitcoin, a move that was later followed by weakness in BTC itself. That historical pattern is now raising concerns that Bitcoin could still be vulnerable if its own 100-week support fails.Why the 100-Week SMA Is So Important for Bitcoin BullsThe 100-week SMA is not just another technical line — it represents a psychological and structural level watched by long-term investors, funds, and systematic traders.Holding above it suggests long-term demand remains intact.Breaking below it can trigger forced selling, trend-following exits, and renewed bearish momentum.If Bitcoin loses this support, analysts warn that downside could accelerate as confidence erodes and sellers regain control — potentially mirroring the path already taken by Strategy shares.Conversely, if BTC successfully defends the level, it could act as a “trampoline,” setting the stage for a relief rally and restoring short-term bullish confidence.Key Levels to WatchSupport: 100-week SMA (current zone)Downside risk: Loss of this level could open the door to deeper declinesBullish confirmation: A sustained bounce and reclaim of higher resistance would ease pressure

According to ChainCatcher, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has addressed U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders' proposal to halt the construction of large AI data centers on the X platform. Buterin suggests that a more effective approach would be to prepare for the ability to reduce computing power by 90-99% at critical future moments, rather than merely slowing down immediately. He also supports distinguishing between 'super-large clusters' and consumer-grade AI hardware, advocating for decentralized development.

According to ChainCatcher, the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund has endorsed all proposals from Metaplanet, a company known for its Bitcoin treasury holdings.

According to PANews, traders increasingly believe that the rate-cutting cycle by European central banks has largely concluded. The money market indicates that the European Central Bank, the Swedish Riksbank, and the Norwegian Central Bank are expected to keep interest rates unchanged during their meetings tomorrow and maintain stable rates through the end of 2026. Even the Bank of England, anticipated to cut rates on Thursday, is only fully expected by the market to reduce rates once more next year, despite softer inflation data released on Wednesday increasing the likelihood of further cuts. This sentiment contrasts sharply with earlier this year when markets widely anticipated significant rate cuts by European central banks before 2026. Similarly, the Swiss National Bank, which previously led with rate cuts and multiple reductions, has now paused, with rates at zero. "Many of these countries have already implemented multiple rate cuts—policy rates are no longer restrictive," said Mike Riddell, a fund manager at Fidelity International. "The most notable change in rates over the past month is that some central banks, which initially led with rate cuts, are now expected to raise rates instead of continuing to cut."

According to ChainCatcher, data from Capriole Investments, as reported by Cointelegraph, indicates that institutional buying of Bitcoin has exceeded the new supply from miners for the first time in six weeks. The data reveals that the current daily institutional buying strength is approximately 13% higher than the amount of newly mined Bitcoin, leading to a net reduction in Bitcoin circulation supply over the past three days. Analysts note that this wave of institutional buying follows a more than 30% decline from Bitcoin's historical high in October, suggesting that some institutions are accumulating assets during a period of market pressure. Meanwhile, the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF has seen a net outflow of over $600 million in the first two days of this week, indicating a divergence between short-term capital outflows and long-term institutional allocations.

According to BlockBeats, data from Dune indicates that the open contract volume on prediction market Polymarket has steadily increased throughout the year, recently reaching an annual high of approximately $326 million. This marks a 170% rise from the beginning of the year, when the volume was around $120 million. The market is primarily divided into three sectors: sports, politics, and crypto, which account for 46.6%, 21.12%, and 12.4% of the market share, respectively. Additionally, due to the settlement of numerous market positions at the end of each month, about one-third of the open contracts are closed. Polymarket previously set a record during the U.S. elections last November, with $385 million in open contracts in the political sector, contributing to a total contract volume of $410 million. A recent report by Bitwise on the top ten crypto market predictions for 2026 suggests that Polymarket's open contract volume is expected to reach a new historical high next year, surpassing the levels seen during the 2024 U.S. elections.

Binance Blog published a new article, highlighting the significant growth in the Bitcoin network hashrate in 2025, driven by large institutional miners expanding their operations globally. The article details how the network's hashrate increased from 795 EH/s to 1,031 EH/s, marking a 30% year-over-year growth. This expansion is attributed to enhanced infrastructure investments, improved machine efficiency, and a growing interest from institutions in mining as a viable business model. Despite some volatility, the upward trend in hashrate reflects the industry's maturation and ongoing expansion. The article further elaborates on Binance Pool's contributions to this growth, noting that it rolled out over 20 system upgrades and launched 10 campaigns, including eight Super Mine events. These initiatives rewarded 590 miners with additional earnings, enhancing their mining experience. Binance Pool's focus in 2025 was on providing a stable, efficient, and rewarding platform for miners, aligning with the broader industry's growth trajectory. The upgrades included improvements in front-end experience, core infrastructure, monitoring, and mining features, all aimed at delivering a seamless and secure mining environment. Looking ahead to 2026, Binance Pool plans to continue enhancing its user experience with smarter UX upgrades, stronger infrastructure, and expanded Super Mine events. The platform aims to introduce new content and campaign formats to provide even more value to miners. The article emphasizes Binance Pool's commitment to supporting the mining community through education, transparency, and consistent engagement. This includes the launch of the Monthly Mining Pulse on Binance Square, which offers data-driven insights into key mining statistics and network metrics. As the year concludes, Binance Pool expresses gratitude to its community of miners for their trust and support, which has driven innovation and improvements across the platform. The article underscores Binance Pool's dedication to providing better tools, stability, and opportunities for miners, whether they operate large-scale facilities or smaller setups. The focus remains on delivering a faster, smoother, and more rewarding mining experience in the coming year, with continued efforts to keep miners informed and connected to the broader mining ecosystem.

According to ChainCatcher, BNB Chain has become the second-largest platform for the deployment of BlackRock's tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, BUIDL, with an on-chain asset management scale of approximately $500 million, following Ethereum. The total scale of BUIDL currently stands at around $1.83 billion. The related assets are managed by Ethena and Anchorage, serving as collateral support for the stablecoin USDtb. This development indicates that institutional-grade real-world assets (RWA) are rapidly expanding into a multi-chain ecosystem.

According to BlockBeats, recent monitoring by Coinbob reveals that the 'Ultimate Bear' has closed Bitcoin short positions worth approximately $5.13 million over the past four hours, achieving a profit of around $1.49 million. Since the beginning of the month, the trader has closed Bitcoin shorts totaling about $39.5 million. Currently, the Bitcoin short position stands at approximately $55.36 million, with a floating profit of $16.08 million, averaging $111,500 per Bitcoin, and a liquidation price of $99,300. Additionally, the trader has opened a new long position in XYZ contracts with a leverage of 100 times, amounting to roughly $1 million. The whale trader has been strategically buying low and selling high since initiating the Bitcoin short on May 9. Notably, since November, the trader's approach has shifted to consistently closing positions at local lows for profit without replenishing them. Since November, this strategy has been executed four times, resulting in a reduction of approximately $99 million in short positions compared to the peak in August. Over the past four months, the closing points have been recorded as follows: On August 19-20, Bitcoin was closed at approximately $112,500; On August 30, Bitcoin was closed at around $108,300; On September 22, Ethereum was closed at approximately $4,160; On October 11, Bitcoin was closed between $100,000 and $110,000; On November 25, Bitcoin was closed at approximately $87,000.

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.94T, down by -4.27% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $86,107 and $88,176 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $86,338, up by 0.07%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include OM, EPIC, and DOLO, up by 19%, 15%, and 12%, respectively. Market movers: ETH: $2923.1 (-0.22%) BNB: $863.27 (+0.48%) XRP: $1.9014 (+1.30%) SOL: $126.3 (+0.10%) TRX: $0.2792 (-0.07%) DOGE: $0.12973 (+0.68%) WLFI: $0.1333 (+1.21%) ADA: $0.3775 (-0.81%) WBTC: $86183.27 (+0.07%) BCH: $545.8 (+2.92%) Top gainers on Binance: OM/USDT (+19%) EPIC/USDT (+15%) DOLO/USDT (+12%)

According to Foresight News, The Information reports that Lead Bank has recently reduced its collaboration with certain stablecoin payment companies due to concerns over excessive risk to clients. The bank has introduced new restrictions on acceptable customer source countries and industries.Industry insiders have noted that stricter scrutiny of user identities and funding sources has led to longer transaction settlement times and extended account opening durations.Lead Bank remains one of the few banks willing to handle dollar payments for stablecoin users. Many well-known stablecoin payment startups, such as Stripe's Bridge, BVNK, and Brale, rely on Lead Bank to facilitate exchanges between fiat and cryptocurrencies.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals of tokens on the Terra Classic (LUNC) network starting approximately on 2025-12-18 at 14:10 (UTC). This suspension is to facilitate a network upgrade aimed at enhancing user experience. The upgrade is scheduled to occur at block height 26,479,000, which is expected to be reached around 2025-12-18 at 15:10 (UTC). The trading of tokens on the Terra Classic network will remain unaffected during this period. Binance assures users that it will manage all technical requirements related to the upgrade. Once the network is confirmed to be stable post-upgrade, deposits and withdrawals will be reopened. No additional announcements will be made regarding the reopening of these services. Users are advised to stay informed through the project team's communications for further details.

According to BlockBeats, economist Alicia Garcia Herrero suggests that the persistent weakness of the yen is a crucial factor in the Bank of Japan and the Japanese government's anticipated decision to support a long-awaited interest rate hike this month. Despite concerns over U.S. tariffs and broader geopolitical risks, Japan's economy has shown more resilience than expected. Inflation expectations in the short, medium, and long term remain above the Bank of Japan's 2% target, reinforcing the case for further policy normalization. Rising food prices have driven up the core inflation rate, and the yen's continued weakness against the dollar, hovering around 155, may exacerbate imported inflation pressures. Alicia Garcia Herrero predicts that the Bank of Japan will raise the policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% at its meeting on December 19. Looking ahead, if the yen fails to stabilize post-hike and continues to impact real income negatively, the Japanese government might also consider further tightening measures, potentially paving the way for another 25 basis point increase early next year.

According to Cointelegraph, digital asset platform Exodus has teamed up with MoonPay to introduce a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at facilitating everyday transactions. The Exodus Movement, known for its popular crypto wallet, revealed plans on Tuesday for the stablecoin's launch in early 2026. MoonPay, a prominent crypto payments platform and fiat on-ramp, will be responsible for issuing and managing the stablecoin. The stablecoin will be developed using M0, a stablecoin infrastructure platform that enables companies to create, issue, and manage custom stablecoins. This new stablecoin, yet to be named, is designed to simplify digital dollar transactions for consumers without requiring extensive crypto knowledge. It will be integrated into Exodus Pay, allowing users to spend and send money while maintaining self-custody. JP Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Exodus, emphasized the growing importance of stablecoins in facilitating on-chain dollar transactions, noting the need for user experiences that align with modern consumer app expectations. MoonPay initiated its enterprise stablecoin business in November, focusing on issuing and managing digital dollars across various blockchains while utilizing M0’s open infrastructure. Luca Prosperi, co-founder and CEO of M0, highlighted the demand from enterprises for stablecoins that are programmable, interoperable, and tailored to specific product experiences. The stablecoin market has seen significant activity this year, driven by the GENIUS Act passed in July, which established a federal regulatory framework for fiat-backed stablecoins in the United States. The Trump family DeFi platform, World Liberty Financial, launched the USD1 stablecoin in March, while global payments platform Stripe introduced stablecoin-based accounts to clients in over 100 countries in May. Additionally, Tether announced a regulatory-compliant stablecoin called USAT in September. Despite the influx of new entrants, the stablecoin market remains dominated by two major players: Tether (USDT) and Circle’s USDC. Tether holds a market share of approximately 60% with a circulating supply of $186 billion, while USDC accounts for 25% with a market cap of $78 billion. Together, these two stablecoins represent 85% of the total stablecoin market capitalization, which exceeds $310 billion, as reported by CoinGecko.

According to ChainCatcher, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has announced that MemeStrategy has invested 2.4 million Hong Kong dollars to acquire an additional 2,440 SOL tokens on the open market. The purchase was funded using the company's existing cash reserves, bringing its total SOL holdings to 12,290 tokens, with an acquisition cost of approximately 14.9 million Hong Kong dollars. MemeStrategy also revealed plans to stake its SOL tokens using a dedicated Solana validator. This strategy aims to generate income through staking rewards, creating a new revenue stream for the company.