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Former U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his own coin, which is set to take place on Wednesday. While some people speculated that it might be a cryptocurrency, Trump’s project is more of a traditional product than a digital asset.

 
New Coin to Support Presidential Campaign
Donald Trump, who is running for the presidency of the United States again, announced the launch of a new coin to raise funds for his election campaign. The project, titled "Silver Medallion First Edition President Trump," aims to distribute physical silver to Americans who support his political vision and want to see him back in office. Although many of his supporters expected Trump to release a cryptocurrency, this new coin is something entirely different.
 Launch of Limited Edition Coin
Trump announced that the coin will be sold for $100 each through the website RealTrumpCoins.com. The coin will be made of 99.9% pure silver and will only be available in a limited edition. One side of the coin will feature Donald Trump’s likeness, while the other side will display the White House accompanied by the phrase "In God We Trust."
 This coin is expected to be one of several activities that Trump undertakes to secure the necessary funding for his campaign ahead of the upcoming presidential elections in the U.S. The coin comes at a time when Trump is actively seeking new ways to bolster his campaign and ensure he has the resources he needs. He stated that this silver coin is the "ONLY OFFICIAL coin" he has designed and that was minted in the U.S. under his leadership.
 Cryptocurrency Expectations Unfulfilled
In recent months, several meme coins featuring themes related to Donald Trump have appeared in the market, capitalizing on his popularity. However, Trump has distanced himself from these unofficial tokens and emphasized during the introduction of his silver coin that:
"I’ve seen a lot of coins using my beautiful face, but they’re not official. RealTrumpCoin.com is the only place to purchase the official Trump coin."
 At first glance, Trump’s announcement of a new official coin might seem related to cryptocurrency, as many of his fans have been expecting him to introduce a digital asset. For instance, last week, 84% of bettors on the Polymarket platform believed that Trump would come out with his own cryptocurrency. This anticipation was fueled by the launch of the World Liberty Financial project, which was speculated to potentially include an official Trump cryptocurrency.
 World Liberty Financial and the True Purpose of the Coin
The World Liberty Financial project does contain a token called WLFI, but this token lacks the key characteristics of a classic cryptocurrency as many had envisioned. Although WLFI has been presented as a type of digital asset, it is not the classic cryptocurrency that Trump fans hoped for. While speculation continues regarding whether Trump will eventually come up with his own cryptocurrency project, the silver coin remains his current official product and focuses more on traditional investment in precious metals.
Thus, Trump continues to favor physical, tangible assets rather than joining the wave of digital assets that currently dominate the financial world.
Trump's fondness for cryptocurrencies.
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In a surprising shift, U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s willing to consider appointing Democratic commissioners to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The move could break a deadlock in the Senate, where the long-delayed crypto market structure bill remains stalled.
Speaking from the Oval Office on December 15, Trump told reporters: “There are certain areas where we do share power, and in those, I’m open to it.”

Why it matters for crypto
The proposed crypto market structure bill aims to legalize large parts of the current crypto industry and empower the SEC and CFTC with clear regulatory mandates. Senate Democrats have stated they won’t support the bill unless there is a guarantee of bipartisan participation in rulemaking.
Trump’s statement may signal a willingness to compromise – a move analysts believe could revive negotiations. However, the president has previously expressed intentions to challenge a long-standing legal norm that prevents presidents from firing federal commissioners at will.
Last week, the Supreme Court hinted it may overturn this precedent, potentially giving Trump the power to appoint – and then remove – Democratic regulators at his discretion.

Balancing the regulatory power
By law, commissions like the SEC and CFTC must have at least two commissioners from the minority party. Yet currently, the CFTC has no Democratic members, and the SEC is expected to face a similar situation next year.
Trump noted that Democrats would likely not nominate Republicans if the roles were reversed: “Do you think they would choose Republicans? Usually, they don’t.”
Nevertheless, past presidents from both parties have historically appointed bipartisan regulators to meet legal requirements and maintain agency credibility.

Will this unlock the crypto bill?
Analysts say the bipartisan nature of federal agencies is central to the future of crypto legislation. Without cross-party support, the bill is unlikely to pass.
Whether Trump’s offer is a sincere gesture of cooperation or a tactical move to push pro-crypto legislation remains to be seen.

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Bitwise, the world’s largest crypto index fund manager with more than $15 billion in assets under management, has released a bold prediction: institutional demand for crypto ETFs will exceed the total new supply of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in 2026.

If this scenario unfolds, the market may face a severe supply imbalance that could fuel significant price appreciation.
According to Matt Hougan (Bitwise CIO) and Ryan Rasmussen (Head of Research), the long-term influx of institutional capital is the primary reason why newly issued tokens may no longer be able to meet future demand.

Institutional Buying to Surpass New Supply – A Potential “Supply Squeeze”
In its latest outlook for 2026, Bitwise states that newly created BTC, ETH, and SOL supply will fall short of what institutional investors purchase through ETFs.

New supply refers to tokens entering circulation through mining, staking rewards, or protocol issuance.
If ETF demand continues to grow at this pace, the market could experience:
a structural liquidity shortage (supply squeeze)persistent upward price pressurefundamental change in the behavior of the three largest crypto assets
Bitwise stresses that this is a prediction, not a guaranteed outcome.

ETFs Already Buy More BTC Than the Market Produces
Since the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, the market has shifted dramatically.

During this period, ETFs have purchased 710,777 BTC, while miners produced only 363,047 BTC.

Demand is therefore nearly double the rate of supply, showing that the trend is already underway.
Traditional giants such as Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch have enabled their clients to include crypto in their portfolios, pushing the market firmly into institutional territory.
Bitwise expects over 100 new crypto ETFs to be launched in the United States in 2026.

Bitcoin Could Break Its Historic Four-Year Cycle
Bitwise also predicts that 2026 will be a turning point for Bitcoin:

BTC may break the traditional four-year halving cycle for the first time.
Historically, Bitcoin’s behavior has been shaped by:
halving eventsretail speculationcyclical momentum
However, Bitwise argues that institutional capital—especially through spot ETFs—will become the dominant force shaping the market, overriding these earlier patterns.
As a result, Bitcoin may begin behaving more like a mature macro asset, similar to gold, rather than a purely cyclical one.

Regulation Paves the Way for Massive Adoption
2025 brought a major regulatory shift. The SEC streamlined the approval process for spot crypto ETFs, reducing timelines and creating a predictable, repeatable framework for issuers.

As a result, Bitcoin and crypto ETFs shifted rapidly from niche financial instruments to mainstream portfolio-building products.
Bitwise believes this institutional infrastructure will solidify crypto’s position within long-term investment strategies.

What This Means for the Market
If ETFs truly purchase more than 100% of new BTC, ETH, and SOL supply, the crypto market may enter an era defined by:
chronic liquidity shortageslong-term upward pressure on pricesreduced reliance on retail speculationdeeper integration with institutional capital
According to Bitwise, 2026 could mark the year when crypto transitions from a speculative asset class into a central component of global financial infrastructure.

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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto company majority-owned by the family of President Donald Trump, has launched a significant expansion of its USD1 stablecoin into the institutional Canton Network. This marks a major shift away from traditional retail blockchains toward infrastructure designed specifically for regulated global finance.
The move follows a high-profile investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX, which used USD1 to complete a $2 billion investment into Binance — after which Binance introduced new USD1 trading pairs for major cryptocurrencies including BNB, ETH, and SOL.

USD1 Enters the Canton Network — Why It Matters
USD1, one of the fastest-growing digital dollar stablecoins with a market capitalization of about $2.7 billion, is fully backed by U.S. Treasury bills, USD deposits, and cash equivalents. WLFI is now deploying this asset into Canton Network — an ecosystem that enables settlement of tokenized assets and digital dollars with institutional-grade privacy, compliance, and regulatory oversight.
Unlike traditional blockchains, Canton provides:
24/7 settlement capabilitiesInstitutional-level privacy and auditabilityA framework for on-chain asset issuance, intraday financing, repo trades, and cross-border payments
This allows USD1 to be used for missions that standard retail stablecoins can handle only to a limited extent — particularly in capital markets, banking, large asset managers, and sovereign institutions.
WLFI COO Zak Folkman emphasized that Canton offers “the ideal institutional infrastructure for real-world settlement in a digital dollar.” Canton Foundation’s executive director Melvis Langyintuo added that USD1 meets rising demand for interoperable digital assets designed for regulated financial operations.

Binance Expands USD1 Use — A Major Adoption Milestone
Another key development came from Binance, which announced new trading pairs for USD1 with major cryptocurrencies. Binance will also convert reserves backing the Binance-Peg BUSD (B-Token) into USD1 on a 1:1 basis, making USD1 part of the exchange’s primary collateral model.
WLFI called the shift a major step forward:
“Incorporating USD1 into the liquidity and trading systems of the world’s largest exchange gives hundreds of millions of users improved access to a digital dollar,” said CEO Zach Witkoff.
According to DeFiLlama, more than $2.8 billion USD1 is currently in circulation — a large portion originating from the MGX investment into Binance conducted entirely using USD1.

Where USD1 Is Heading
Rising adoption suggests that USD1 is becoming a strategic stablecoin for both retail and institutional users. The expansion into Canton Network also opens the door to a new financial segment — tokenized assets, institutional repo markets, cross-border settlement, and sovereign-level financial operations.
WLFI appears to be positioning USD1 not just as another stablecoin, but as an emerging foundational component of next-generation global financial infrastructure.

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Bitcoin’s sell-off intensified once again after the United States released fresh unemployment data that shook the markets. The latest figure came in at 4.5%, the highest reading since November 2021. Historically, this level has been associated with the early stages of monetary easing cycles — moments that often preceded Bitcoin’s strongest long-term rallies. With BTC already under heavy pressure, the macro environment may soon become the most important catalyst for its next major move.

Why Unemployment Data Is One of the Most Powerful Liquidity Indicators
Rising unemployment is more than just an economic statistic; it’s a pressure point. When the labor market weakens, the Federal Reserve is forced to shift from fighting inflation to protecting growth and preventing recession. In every cycle since 2008, once unemployment moved above trend, the Fed eventually responded by cutting interest rates, easing financial conditions and expanding its balance sheet. These policy changes are not immediate. The market typically goes through a deleveraging phase first — exactly what we witnessed as Bitcoin dipped below $86,000. But once liquidity expectations begin to reverse, Bitcoin often starts its next expansion before the Fed officially pivots.

Why This Macro Setup Has Historically Fueled Major Bitcoin Breakouts
Today’s environment resembles several periods that preceded explosive BTC rallies in the past. Rising unemployment increases the probability of a Fed pivot. At the same time, recession fears tend to push bond yields lower, which reduces real yields — one of the most important macro drivers for Bitcoin’s cyclical tops and bottoms. Markets also begin pricing in easier monetary conditions long before the Fed acts, and Bitcoin typically responds early to this shift.

Short-Term Volatility First, Breakout Potential After
Before Bitcoin can enter a sustained rally, the market must still absorb recession risk, position unwinding and general macro uncertainty. These factors often lead to choppy price action and false breakouts, similar to what happened in 2020 and early 2023. Structurally, however, the environment is improving for BTC. ETF inflows remain positive even during market declines. Exchange balances continue to fall, suggesting tighter supply. Miner revenue stress is easing following the latest difficulty adjustments. When the Fed adjusts its tone — even slightly — liquidity expectations typically rise, and Bitcoin tends to accelerate quickly.

Key Indicators to Watch for Confirmation
Several macro signals will determine whether Bitcoin is ready to break higher.

A sustained move of U.S. 10-year yields below 3.8% would strongly indicate easing expectations.

Movements in USD/JPY will reflect global liquidity conditions.

The Nasdaq’s performance remains crucial because Bitcoin rarely rallies when major tech indices are falling.

Bottom Line
A sharp rise in U.S. unemployment is not just negative economic news — it's a macro trigger that has historically marked the beginning of Bitcoin’s most powerful upward phases. Short-term volatility is likely, but the medium-term setup increasingly favors a significant BTC breakout once liquidity expectations turn. As the economic narrative shifts, Bitcoin’s position appears stronger than the immediate price action suggests.

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When Donald Trump returned to the White House, much of the crypto sector expected a familiar scenario: pro-crypto rhetoric, friendlier regulation, institutional inflows, and renewed appetite for risk — all coming together to ignite a new bull market.
Instead, as 2025 draws to a close, the crypto market is finishing the year significantly lower, trading at barely 20% of its peak during the Biden era.
Even with Trump in office, crypto remains far below its former highs, fueling a growing debate over whether the market is simply experiencing a difficult phase — or whether something deeper has fundamentally shifted.

Analysts: The Market Is Failing Despite “Perfect Conditions”
Analyst Ran Neuner summarized the situation bluntly: “It’s time to acknowledge the crypto market is failing.”

According to Neuner, 2025 had every ingredient for a bull run — abundant liquidity, a pro-crypto administration, spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, Michael Saylor’s massive BTC accumulation, sovereign involvement, and macro assets like stocks and gold reaching historic highs.
Yet the market failed to translate these fundamentals into price appreciation.

Neuner argues that classic explanations — four-year cycles, liquidity timing, or IPO-style narratives — no longer hold up. In his view, only two scenarios remain:
A hidden structural seller or mechanism is suppressing prices,

or the market is preparing for what he calls the “mother of all catch-up trades” as prices eventually realign with fundamentals.

A Different View: Nothing Is Broken — This Is How Markets Reset
Market commentator Gordon Gekko disagrees with the idea that the crypto market is dysfunctional. He argues the current pain is intentional and structural — not a sign of failure.
“Sentiment is at its lowest in years. Leveraged traders are being wiped out. It’s not supposed to be easy; only the strong will be rewarded,” he wrote.
This view frames today’s downturn as a classic cleansing phase — a necessary reset before a new market cycle can begin.

The New Rules of the Game: Institutionalization Is Changing Crypto’s Rhythm
One of the biggest differences between this cycle and previous ones is that institutions now shape price action — not retail speculation.
During Trump’s first term (2017–2020), crypto operated in a largely unregulated environment.

Retail speculation, unchecked leverage, and reflexive momentum drove prices far beyond fundamentals.
Under Biden, the market became institutionalized:
regulation and enforcement reshaped risk-takingETFs redirected capital toward structured productsliquidity flowed into TradFi wrappers rather than on-chain ecosystems
The result is a more stable but significantly less explosive market.

Bitcoin and Ethereum hold their ground, while altcoins collapse to multi-year lows.
Analyst Shanaka Anslem argues that the idea of a “unified crypto market” no longer exists.

According to him, 2025 has split into two separate worlds:
Institutional Crypto: BTC, ETH, and ETFs — low volatility, long horizonsAttention Crypto: millions of tokens fighting for fleeting liquidity, most collapsing within days
Waiting for a traditional alt-season is, as he puts it, “waiting for a market structure that no longer exists.”

Macro Pressures Add Another Layer of Uncertainty
Bitcoin’s decline toward its 100-week moving average reflects concerns about an AI-driven stock bubble, uncertainty around the next Federal Reserve chair, and end-of-year tax-loss selling in equities.
Nic Puckrin of Coin Bureau warns that Bitcoin could briefly dip below $80,000 if selling accelerates.

Is Crypto Breaking — or Transforming?
Whether the crypto market is malfunctioning or simply evolving remains an open question. What is clear, however, is that expectations built around Trump’s pro-crypto stance are now colliding with a market structure shaped during the Biden era — and the old cycle playbook no longer applies.
Discussions among economists and investors suggest the market may be undergoing either a brutal repricing or preparing for a powerful upside move that will define crypto’s emerging post-institutional identity.

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The U.S. labor market sent mixed signals in November. According to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the economy created 64,000 new jobs, while the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%, the highest level in a year.
The federal government continued to lose workers, and most key sectors saw only minor changes. BLS noted that “total nonfarm employment changed little in November,” indicating that the labor market has been stagnating since the spring.
The data release was also delayed by more than a week due to the federal government shutdown, which also postponed the October jobs report. As a result, the November report partly substitutes for the missing October data.

Unemployment Rises Across Groups — Teenagers Hit the Hardest
The household survey showed that the number of unemployed Americans increased to 7.8 million, up from 7.1 million a year earlier.
Unemployment rates by demographic:
Teenagers: 16.3% (higher since September)Adult men and women: 4.1%White workers: 3.9%Black workers: 8.3%Asian workers: 3.6%Hispanic workers: 5.0%
No major month-to-month shifts, but the trend points to a cooling labor market.
Short-term unemployment also increased: the number of people unemployed for fewer than five weeks rose to 2.5 million. Long-term unemployment held at 1.9 million, representing about a quarter of all unemployed persons.

More Americans Forced Into Part-Time Work
The number of people who want full-time work but are stuck in part-time jobs rose to 5.5 million, nearly 900,000 more than in September.
Another 6.1 million people want a job but are not counted as unemployed because they were not actively looking for one in the past four weeks. Among them:
1.8 million were marginally attached to the labor force651,000 were discouraged workers
Federal Employment Continues to Decline
The federal sector lost another 6,000 jobs in November, following a huge drop of 162,000 jobs in October tied to workers taking delayed separations earlier in the year.
Since January, the federal government has lost 271,000 employees.

Revisions Show Weaker Job Growth Than Originally Reported
BLS revised earlier months as follows:
August: lowered by 22,000 jobs to a net decline of -26,000September: lowered by 11,000 to 108,000
Combined, that means 33,000 fewer jobs than originally reported.

White House Moves Closer to Choosing the Next Fed Chair
With the labor market sending mixed signals and inflation still critical, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that President Trump plans to announce a new Federal Reserve Chair by January 1.
Leading candidates include:
Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic CouncilKevin Warsh, former Federal Reserve Governor and current CBO advisor
Bessent rejected claims that Hassett should be disqualified and noted that previous economic advisors – including Janet Yellen – proved that such backgrounds are compatible with the job.
Trump reportedly even questioned why the Fed “needs hundreds of PhD economists.”

Trump’s Economic Outlook: Tax Refunds, GDP, and China
Bessent outlined several expectations:
Income-tax refunds are expected to rise to $100–150 billion next quarter, stimulating growth.GDP growth could reach 3.5% by year-end.Regarding China, he said Beijing has fulfilled its commitments under the trade truce but must boost domestic consumption.
“The world cannot have China running a trillion-dollar trade surplus,” he added.

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The Trump administration has halted a major technology agreement with the United Kingdom worth $41 billion — abruptly disrupting one of the largest joint projects in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear technology ever planned between the two governments.
British officials confirmed that the cooperation was “frozen” last week after U.S. negotiators lost patience with the slow progress of broader trade talks.

A deal announced during Trump’s state visit collapses amid unresolved trade disputes
The technology partnership was originally unveiled in September during President Trump’s state visit to London. It was intended to symbolize a strengthened strategic alignment between the two nations as the global economy pivots toward advanced technologies.
However, the broader trade negotiations tied to the agreement have been stalling since May — largely due to U.S. demands to ease UK regulatory barriers on food imports and industrial goods.
U.S. negotiators argue that the UK’s strict standards are blocking access for American companies. Even though Britain agreed to allow 13,000 tons of American beef per year without tariffs, Washington expects significantly wider market access.
London, meanwhile, has resisted these demands — particularly the push to adopt U.S. food safety standards.

Digital Services Tax remains a source of friction
President Trump has repeatedly criticized the UK’s Digital Services Tax, which affects major American tech companies. British officials, however, insist that the tax is being exaggerated as a problem, suggesting it is not the true reason for the delay.
According to one UK official, the real issue is the complexity of the broader trade disagreements — disputes that cannot be resolved quickly or superficially.

UK delegation continues U.S. visit despite the freeze
Even as Washington paused the tech deal, UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle and Science Minister Liz Kendall were already in the United States to meet with leading U.S. technology companies. Their visit continued as planned, signaling Britain’s intent to keep relations stable.
UK negotiators described the American side as “extremely tough,” yet maintain confidence that the deal can be brought back on track.

Official London: the partnership with the U.S. remains strong
The British government issued a reassurance stating that the “special relationship” with the U.S. remains solid and that the UK remains committed to ensuring the tech prosperity agreement creates economic opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic.
However, this diplomatic tone cannot hide the fact that cooperation on AI and quantum technologies has been paused — and its future depends on resolving disputes over trade barriers, standards, and tariffs.

Pharmaceutical deal stands out as a rare recent success
Just weeks earlier, another agreement between the two nations succeeded: the UK agreed to increase NHS pharmaceutical spending after the U.S. removed tariffs on British medical exports.
The White House called the pharma deal “historic,” stating that both countries remain committed to fully implementing the broader trade framework.

The bottom line
The $41 billion technology partnership between the U.S. and the UK is currently at a standstill. Both sides assert that talks continue, but unresolved disagreements over market access, standards, and tariffs remain major obstacles.
Unless these deeper structural issues are resolved, the much-publicized “US–UK tech renaissance” may be in jeopardy before it truly begins.

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The price of XRP is under renewed pressure as the broader crypto market experiences a sharp downturn. Bitcoin has fallen below $90,000 and Ethereum slipped under $3,000, triggering widespread sell-offs across major assets. Liquidity has tightened rapidly as risk appetite turns into fear.
Throughout the decline, XRP has mostly followed the broader market trend rather than showing isolated strength. With leading cryptocurrencies losing key psychological levels, XRP’s price now reflects overall macro weakness rather than token-specific stress.

Whale Selling Intensifies: Over 1.18 Billion XRP Dumped in Four Weeks
One of the clearest factors behind XRP’s recent weakness is a surge in whale-driven selling. Large holders have offloaded roughly 1.18 billion XRP in the last month, creating persistent supply pressure.
This level of activity usually reflects strategic exits rather than short-term reactions. As whales reduce their positions, available supply grows faster than market demand can absorb. As a result, XRP continues to struggle during recovery attempts.
The selling pressure intensified during today’s crypto market crash. Within just one hour, another $23 billion was wiped from the market, pushing 24-hour losses to $127 billion. Such abrupt liquidity shocks amplify downside moves in major assets.
Whale distribution during fast sell-offs typically accelerates downward movement. XRP quickly lost previously defended support zones, and every short-term recovery attempt was rejected—strengthening the supply side and fueling additional panic selling.
Historically, prolonged corrections often precede whale distribution phases. XRP is now showing this exact behavior, opening a clear path toward the $1.50 region.

XRP’s Structure Now Signals a Bearish Continuation Pattern
Technical signals on the daily chart show a completed head-and-shoulders formation, one of the most reliable bearish structures.
The left shoulder formed during an early recovery phase.The head emerged at the most recent peak before sellers quickly regained control.The right shoulder confirmed weakening buying pressure as bulls failed to reclaim previous highs.
The neckline near $1.95 acted as critical support. Once XRP broke below this level, selling pressure accelerated. The token now trades around $1.87, firmly below past consolidation areas, which have flipped into resistance.

RSI Confirms Bearish Momentum
The Relative Strength Index remains depressed at 33, far below the neutral zone. Instead of showing a strong rebound, RSI continues to hover in bearish territory—signaling that sellers maintain dominance.
Based on the measured move of the head-and-shoulders pattern, the projected downside target aligns with the $1.50 level.

Why $1.50 Is a Realistic Target — and What Could Change the Trend
To avoid a drop toward $1.50, XRP would need to:
recover key broken support zones,slow the pace of whale selling,see overall crypto sentiment stabilize during one of the sharpest pullbacks of the quarter.
Unless price decisively reclaims the zone around $1.95–$2.00, a continued move toward $1.50 remains the most likely scenario.

Conclusion
The crypto market is undergoing a sharp correction, pulling XRP lower.Whales have dumped 1.18 billion XRP, amplifying selling pressure.A completed head-and-shoulders formation signals a bearish continuation.RSI confirms weakening buyer momentum.Technical projections point toward a $1.50 downside target unless XRP reclaims major support.

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Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Financial Markets Committee in Russia’s State Duma, has firmly stated that cryptocurrencies will never be recognized as legal tender in Russia. According to him, their role will remain strictly limited to investments.
"Cryptocurrencies will never become money in our country. Payments can only be made in rubles," Aksakov said at a press conference, reaffirming the stance shared by Russia’s central bank.
Despite signs that Russian businesses are using digital assets for cross-border trade to bypass Western sanctions, Moscow has no intention of allowing cryptocurrencies as a means of domestic payment.

Crypto Seen Only as an Investment Tool or for Foreign Trade
Both the Russian government and the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) support the use of digital assets in international trade under a special framework called the “Experimental Legal Regime” (ELR). This allows companies to buy, sell, and accept crypto when dealing with foreign partners.
The framework also grants access to digital assets and their derivatives to a select group of “highly qualified investors”, based on income levels and asset ownership.

CBR Signals Shift: Banks and Funds May Soon Enter the Crypto Space
Recently, the CBR has signaled a willingness to expand access to cryptocurrencies. In May, it allowed financial institutions to offer crypto-based derivative products. Since then, it has shown openness to letting investment funds and commercial banks engage with crypto assets, albeit still restricting access for ordinary Russians.

The Digital Ruble Will Be Russia’s Official Digital Currency
Instead of embracing decentralized cryptocurrencies, Russia is focusing on its own central bank digital currency (CBDC) — the digital ruble. It’s scheduled for public rollout starting September 1, 2026, in several phases.
The new state-issued coin is being tested with selected banks and regions, including the annexed Crimea, which has been under targeted sanctions.
Although critics argue that the CBDC won’t offer significant advantages over existing digital banking systems, it is expected to be widely used in state and budgetary transactions.
Aksakov recently became the first high-ranking official in Russia to receive his salary in digital rubles, even as most citizens remain skeptical of the government’s digital currency.

What’s Next for Crypto in Russia?
Comprehensive legislation to regulate crypto investments is expected in 2026, replacing the current experimental framework. The CBR is pushing for swift adoption, and Aksakov confirmed that lawmakers will prioritize this topic in the upcoming legislative cycle.
For now, it’s clear that Russia views crypto as a tool for investment and sanctions evasion, but not as a currency for everyday use.

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Dogecoin (DOGE) recently dipped below the $0.15 mark, reflecting the broader bearish sentiment across the crypto market. However, technical signals suggest that reclaiming the $0.20 level could act as a catalyst for a trend reversal and ignite a new wave of bullish momentum.

Markets in Red, DOGE Holds Critical Support
The total crypto market capitalization dropped by 4% in the last 24 hours and has been in a losing streak for the past week. Bitcoin fell below $87,000, Ethereum below $3,000, and Dogecoin is now trading near a key support area at $0.1250.
While downward pressure remains, buyers are attempting to hold the line. If Dogecoin can push back above $0.20, it could mark the beginning of a broader recovery phase.

Analysts Point to Falling Wedge Pattern – Bullish Reversal Ahead?
Experienced traders have identified a possible falling wedge forming on Dogecoin’s two-day chart — a classic bullish pattern that often signals an impending upward breakout. The price is forming lower highs and lower lows, indicating weakening seller momentum, which could lead to a breakout if resistance is breached.

Derivatives Volume Surges, Open Interest Falls
The Dogecoin derivatives market paints a mixed picture. Trading volume surged by more than 37% to $3.14 billion during the latest session, indicating rising short-term interest. However, open interest — a measure of active positions — declined by 8% to $1.36 billion.
This divergence suggests traders are rotating positions without leveraging long-term bets, signaling caution due to market uncertainty.

Key Price Levels: Can DOGE Reverse Course Toward $0.20?
At the time of writing, DOGE is trading around $0.1288, stabilizing after a prolonged downturn. The coin is struggling to break above the $0.15 resistance level, which has capped upward momentum since late November.
🔹 Immediate support: $0.1250

🔹 Stronger demand zone: $0.1200

🔹 Break below $0.12: May open downside to $0.11

🔹 Reclaiming $0.1350: Could enable DOGE to retest $0.15

🔹 Key breakout level: Sustained move above $0.15 could trigger targets at $0.18 and $0.20

Indicators Show Fading Bearish Momentum
🔹 MACD remains in negative territory, but histogram bars are flattening, indicating weakening bearish momentum.

🔹 RSI is below 30 — a typical oversold signal that often precedes a short-term bounce.

Summary:
Dogecoin is at a crossroads. The market remains under pressure, but technical indicators suggest that a breakout above $0.20 could change the game and spark renewed bullish momentum. The key will be whether buyers regain control in the coming days and hold the critical support zones.

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After a strong streak of steady inflows, the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF has recorded its first net outflow since launching in late October. On December 15, the fund saw a $4.6 million redemption, coinciding with declining liquidity and rising macroeconomic uncertainty across crypto markets.

First Pullback After a Record Start
According to data from SoSoValue, the ETF experienced a net outflow of approximately 36,800 SOL tokens. This came on a day with the lowest trading volume since the ETF’s inception and mirrored a broader market downturn, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading lower.
Launched on October 28, BSOL became the first U.S.-listed spot ETF for Solana, offering direct on-chain staking exposure. It quickly gained momentum, surpassing $500 million in assets under management during the first few weeks, and positioned itself as the leading Solana ETF by inflows.
Despite the recent redemption, the fund’s cumulative net inflows remain strong at around $604 million, keeping it far ahead of competitors such as Grayscale’s Solana Trust, Fidelity’s FSOL ETF, and 21Shares’ Solana product.

How the ETF Structure Works
Bitwise manages the fund through its Onchain Solutions unit, with infrastructure support from Helius. All SOL tokens in the fund are actively staked, and staking rewards are reinvested into the ETF rather than distributed as dividends. This increases the amount of SOL backing each share over time.

Other Solana ETFs Gaining Ground
Even as BSOL recorded a slight pullback, overall sentiment remains positive. On the same day (December 15), total net inflows into U.S. spot Solana ETFs reached around $35 million.
This was primarily driven by Fidelity’s FSOL ETF, which saw its strongest single-day inflow to date – $38.5 million, offsetting the BSOL outflow.
By mid-December, total cumulative net inflows into all listed Solana ETFs approached $711 million, confirming continued investor interest.

Short-Term Market Pressures
Analysts attribute the recent fluctuations to:
Lower trading volumes ahead of the year-endCautious investor behavior due to upcoming macroeconomic events (e.g., Bank of Japan decisions)A general crypto market sell-off
So far, there’s little indication that investor demand for Solana exposure via ETFs is weakening – the BSOL outflow appears to be an isolated event rather than a trend reversal.

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Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, has begun testing decentralized finance (DeFi) products in response to growing customer interest in cryptocurrencies and digital assets. According to Anatoly Popov, Deputy Chairman of the Board, the bank is closely monitoring developments in tokenization and public blockchain infrastructure as part of its broader digital asset strategy.

DeFi as the Future of Banking?
Popov stated that Sberbank is analyzing how decentralized protocols could complement its traditional financial services. The bank is currently testing various use cases — from trading and asset management to settlement functions — using DeFi infrastructure.
Importantly, Sberbank does not aim to build a closed, isolated system. Instead, it is exploring how to connect with existing DeFi ecosystems. Ethereum has drawn particular attention, as it offers a robust infrastructure and advanced smart contract capabilities.

Tokenization as a Bridge Between Worlds
Sberbank is also investigating how tokenized assets could serve as a bridge between traditional banking and the decentralized finance world. This technology could significantly streamline existing financial processes and unlock new types of financial products.
According to Popov, the bank does not see DeFi as a threat but as a transformative phase that could enhance existing banking models.

Traditional Banks Embrace Decentralization
Sberbank’s move is part of a broader trend of global financial institutions experimenting with blockchain and decentralized technologies. As cryptocurrency adoption grows and customer expectations evolve, banks are rethinking their strategies and seeking ways to benefit from DeFi innovations.
Sberbank now finds itself at a crossroads — between the legacy world of centralized banking and the rapidly expanding realm of decentralized finance.

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A dramatic sell-off has shaken the crypto market, leaving one major whale with devastating losses. According to data from analytics firm Ember, a blockchain wallet linked to advanced AI trading agents liquidated its entire portfolio at a 92% loss, exposing the serious risks of holding illiquid tokens in niche sectors.

Heavy losses in AI-linked token portfolios
This particular whale had built its positions earlier this year during peak hype around AI agent tokens—digital assets tied to autonomous trading bots and AI-driven execution systems.
The outcome was brutal:
One of the main tokens dropped 91%Another plunged 92%Tokens from the Virtuals ecosystem lost nearly 99% of their value
Other AI-driven projects didn’t fare much better. One AI-curated token fell by 84% from the entry price, while another Virtuals-linked token lost around 90%, according to the analysis.

Sell pressure crushed prices due to lack of liquidity
A key issue was the extremely low liquidity of these markets—there were so few open orders that every major sale immediately dragged prices down.
Ember’s data showed that token prices dropped between 8% and nearly 50% in real time during the liquidation. The selling pattern suggested a full exit from the market rather than a gradual rebalancing of positions.

Blockchain data reveals a clear trail
Screenshots from the Arkham blockchain explorer showed a rapid sequence of transfers between the whale's address and liquidity pools—tens of millions of tokens in each project moved in quick succession. This aggressive dumping caused a cascade of price declines.

AI token sector losing steam
AI agent tokens saw significant momentum earlier this year, driven by broader enthusiasm for AI applications in crypto. But market data now shows declining trading volumes and reduced investor interest.
This incident highlights the fragility of illiquid crypto markets, where large holders can trigger chain-reaction selloffs that wipe out value and make it difficult to recover investments.

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Ronald Spektor, a New York resident, has been arrested for orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency scam. By impersonating a Coinbase customer support agent, he allegedly stole $6.5 million from unsuspecting users.
The case, which dragged on for over a year, was finally cracked thanks to the persistent investigation of renowned blockchain sleuth ZachXBT, who played a key role in identifying the culprit.

The Phishing Trap
The incident began in October 2024 when a victim received a fake contact link for Coinbase customer service. The scammer redirected the person to a phishing website designed to mimic the official exchange. After entering their login credentials, the victim’s account was instantly drained.
ZachXBT received a desperate plea for help and began tracking the stolen funds through the blockchain. Using IP addresses, email trails, and on-chain analysis, he eventually tied the crime back to Ronald Spektor. Ironically, the scammer exposed himself by sharing a screenshot of large deposits on Discord shortly after the theft.

Arrest After Months of Silence
Nothing was heard about the case until December 15, 2025, when ZachXBT announced Spektor’s arrest, crediting the outcome to his own investigative efforts. It remains unclear whether the stolen funds have been recovered or if the victim will be compensated. Investigators suspect Spektor may have had accomplices, as only part of the money was traced back to him.

Coinbase: A Frequent Target
This wasn’t an isolated event. Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange, has long been a favorite target for scammers who exploit its name and brand to run phishing and impersonation schemes—especially during bull markets when wallet balances tend to be higher.
Investigators like ZachXBT estimate that between December 2024 and January 2025, scammers stole over $65 million through Coinbase-related frauds. From January to March, that number grew by another $46 million, with annual estimates reaching between $300 million and $400 million. These figures may be understated, as many incidents go unreported.

Coinbase’s Response
Coinbase claims it has tightened security, implementing fraud detection systems that proactively block suspicious activities. The company continuously warns users not to share passwords, seed phrases, or private keys, and reminds them never to trust unsolicited contacts.
In rare cases, Coinbase has reimbursed users who followed all security guidelines but still fell victim to scams. Still, the company stresses that user vigilance remains the most effective line of defense.

Conclusion
The arrest of Ronald Spektor is a small but significant win in the fight against crypto crime. It proves that blockchain investigations, when paired with public vigilance, can deliver justice. But it also serves as a stark reminder: in the digital world, you are your own best security system.

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While most investors are panicking, Cathie Wood and her team at ARK Invest remain committed to their strategy of "buy when others sell." On Monday, ARK made major purchases of crypto-related stocks, which had been under intense selling pressure. The fund added companies like Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, Bitmine Immersion Technologies, and CoreWeave to its portfolio, with total purchases nearing $60 million.

ARK Bets on Blood in the Streets
At a time when the crypto market was hit by a multi-day sell-off, crypto company stocks saw sharp declines. Bitmine dropped over 11% in a single day, Circle lost nearly 10%, CoreWeave fell 8%, Coinbase sank over 6%, and Bullish continued its downward streak.
ARK Invest seized the moment by purchasing approximately $16.3 million in Coinbase (COIN), $10.8 million in Circle Internet Group (CRCL), $5.2 million in Bullish (BLSH), $17 million in Bitmine Immersion Technologies, and $9.9 million in AI mining company CoreWeave.

Why ARK Buys Even as Prices Drop
ARK has consistently shown itself to be a long-term investor that avoids chasing short-term trends. Cryptocurrencies remain one of its core beliefs for the future of finance. Despite volatility and ongoing regulatory uncertainty, digital assets are a major component of ARK’s funds.
Currently, ARK holds approximately $609 million in Coinbase, $323 million in Circle, $275 million in Bitmine, $194 million in Bullish, and $140 million in CoreWeave. The latest purchases are not speculative plays but rather an expansion of already significant strategic positions.

Context: What Caused the Selloff?
The decline in crypto stocks occurred as Bitcoin failed to hold the key $88,000 support level, triggering a broader correction. The market also saw over $380 million in liquidated leveraged positions, compounding the pressure. At the same time, rising interest rates and profit-taking among institutional investors contributed to a temporary cooling of market sentiment. Furthermore, companies like CoreWeave and Bitmine, originally focused on cryptocurrency mining, are now facing increased operational costs and competition from the artificial intelligence sector, which is weighing on their valuations.

Conclusion: ARK Once Again Goes Against the Flow
Cathie Wood believes crypto stocks are now significantly undervalued, viewing the current downturn as a long-term buying opportunity. In the past, this contrarian approach has paid off — including a notable Coinbase investment in 2020 that multiplied in value within a short time frame.
Whether history repeats itself remains to be seen. One thing is certain: ARK is betting that the future of cryptocurrencies is just beginning.

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Ripple is once again pushing the boundaries of the crypto world. Its US dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD is now expanding to multiple blockchain networks. This move addresses the growing demand for fast and secure payments across different ecosystems. The announcement comes as RLUSD already reaches a market cap of around $1.3 billion, with further expansion underway.

Multichain Integration: RLUSD Heads to Ethereum Layer 2 Networks
Ripple confirmed that RLUSD is being tested on several Ethereum Layer 2 networks, including Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain. Instead of relying on risky "wrapped tokens," Ripple is using the NTT standard by Wormhole, allowing RLUSD to operate as a native token across all supported networks.
This ensures Ripple has full control over how the stablecoin behaves on each blockchain — improving security, liquidity, and interoperability.

XRP as the Engine of Value Transfer
While RLUSD serves as a form of “digital cash,” XRP remains at the core of Ripple’s broader strategy. Thanks to the introduction of wrapped XRP (wXRP), users can now utilize XRP on networks like Solana and Ethereum.
This allows XRP to play a broader role as collateral, liquidity, or fuel in DeFi, extending its relevance beyond its native chain.

What to Expect in 2025?
Ripple plans to fully launch RLUSD on these Layer 2 networks in 2025, pending regulatory approval. Thanks to strong legal compliance — particularly in the U.S. — and increasing institutional interest, RLUSD is well-positioned to become a widely adopted stablecoin.

Institutional Trust and Regulatory Clarity
Ripple’s momentum is further boosted by regulatory approvals, such as in the state of New York, and rising use cases in traditional finance. Notably, BlackRock’s BUIDL fund already leverages Wormhole for cross-chain transfers, validating Ripple’s direction.

Summary:
🔹 RLUSD is going multichain using Wormhole's native token tech

🔹 XRP expands beyond its original network

🔹 Ripple benefits from institutional and regulatory support

🔹 Full RLUSD launch expected in 2025

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying its focus on cryptocurrencies, particularly their role in financial oversight and privacy protection. On December 15, SEC officials—including Commissioner Hester Peirce, Chairman Paul Atkins, and Commissioner Mark Uyeda—met with key representatives from the crypto industry to address this growing dilemma: how to protect investors effectively without compromising digital privacy.

Crypto as a Tool for State Surveillance?
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated during the roundtable that, with proper regulation, cryptocurrencies could become the most powerful financial oversight tool in history. He also recalled how the SEC previously classified every digital wallet as a broker, triggering stricter reporting requirements.
Peirce, often referred to as the "crypto mom," emphasized the need for regulators to be cautious when it comes to timing and methods of surveillance. She argued that cryptocurrencies introduce a modern transaction model that removes intermediaries—currently a central part of traditional oversight systems—and simultaneously push for updated privacy rules.
“Financial privacy is in decline in the U.S., and crypto is accelerating the call for reform,” Peirce said.
Public blockchains, which handle the majority of crypto transactions, remain fully transparent. This raises the urgent need for tools that balance privacy protection with regulatory compliance.

Zcash, Blockchain Association, and Crypto Council Join the Discussion
The event also included voices from the privacy-centric cryptocurrency Zcash, the Blockchain Association, and the Crypto Council for Innovation. It marked the sixth official SEC roundtable discussion on crypto regulation and policy since Peirce assumed leadership of the working group in January.

Legislative Pressure Builds as Time Runs Out
Beyond technical debate, the discussion also touched on urgent legislative matters. According to sources close to the matter, Congress is racing against time to pass key crypto laws before the end of the year. Among them is the CLARITY Act, which could expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) authority over digital assets while redefining the SEC's role.
Although the bill passed the House of Representatives back in July, insiders believe it’s unlikely that Republican leaders will manage to push it through the Senate before the start of next week.

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BitMine Immersion Technology (BMNR), one of the largest Ethereum-focused institutional treasury companies, is sticking to its aggressive accumulation strategy — even as market volatility shakes the crypto sector. Last week, the firm purchased 102,259 ETH, adding approximately $320 million worth of Ethereum to its holdings.
BitMine now holds around 4 million ETH in total, keeping it on track to meet its ambitious goal of controlling 5% of Ethereum’s total supply.
Despite the substantial acquisition, the company has maintained a strong cash position of $1 billion, with total assets reaching $13.2 billion. In addition to Ethereum, BitMine holds a limited amount of Bitcoin and a stake in Eightco (ORBS) — a digital asset manager focused on Worldcoin.

While Others Pull Back, BitMine Keeps Accumulating
As crypto prices remain under pressure and regulatory uncertainty weighs heavily on the sector, many digital asset treasury firms have paused or scaled down their purchases. However, BitMine and Bitcoin-focused MicroStrategy (MSTR) are among the few exceptions still actively accumulating.
BitMine is currently sitting on an estimated $3 billion in unrealized ETH losses, given that Ethereum is trading around 36% below its all-time high. Still, the company views this as an opportunity, not a setback.

Tom Lee: "Crypto's Brightest Days Are Still Ahead"
Tom Lee, Chairman of BitMine and founder of Fundstrat, remains bullish on crypto’s long-term prospects. In a recent statement, he said:
“2025 has brought several key developments for digital assets — including favorable legislation from Congress, a clearer regulatory framework, and growing support from Wall Street.”
He added:
“These developments reinforce our belief that the best days of crypto are still ahead of us. That’s why we’re continuing to accumulate ETH to reach our 5% supply target.”
While others retreat to the safety of cash, BitMine doubles down — confident that the future of digital assets is still being written.

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Wall Street may soon never sleep again. The American stock exchange Nasdaq has officially announced its intention to allow nearly continuous stock trading. This move responds to growing demand from global investors who increasingly seek access beyond traditional U.S. market hours.

Continuous Trading as the New Standard?
Nasdaq has already submitted official documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which, if approved, would allow stocks to be traded nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week. The main driver behind this step is the rising involvement of foreign investors.
According to available data, U.S. stocks currently represent about two-thirds of global market value. Just last year, foreign investors held over $17 trillion in U.S. equities.

A Move That Could Change Global Exchanges
Earlier this year, Nasdaq President Tal Cohen indicated that discussions with regulators are already underway. If all goes according to plan, the system could launch in the second half of 2026.
However, Nasdaq is not the only institution considering expanded trading hours. Other U.S. exchanges such as the NYSE and Cboe Global Markets have announced similar intentions. Exchange leaders argue that American markets are no longer merely local players – they’ve become global hubs relied upon by investors across continents.
There’s particularly strong interest from Asia, where time zones conflict with regular U.S. trading hours. Although trading volumes at night are lower than during the day, investor demand is rising – especially due to the need to quickly react to breaking news.

How Will 24/7 Trading Work?
Nasdaq’s plan outlines a 23-hour trading day. The “day session” would start at 4:00 a.m. and run until 8:00 p.m. It would be followed by a one-hour break for system maintenance and trade settlement.
The night session would then run from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., effectively covering almost the entire day. Trades executed before midnight would be counted toward the next trading day.
To enable such operations, Nasdaq must implement major technological upgrades. One critical component is an overhaul of the Securities Information Processor (SIP), which distributes real-time stock price data.
It’s also worth noting that Nasdaq has filed for tokenized stock trading this year – signaling its ambition to lead in the digital transformation of capital markets.

The Risks? Low Liquidity and Higher Volatility
Not everyone welcomes this move without reservations. Some Wall Street banks warn that liquidity could be significantly lower during overnight hours. This could increase volatility and threaten the stability of stock prices.
There are also concerns about whether brokers and liquidity providers will have enough incentive to maintain round-the-clock service – and whether overnight trading will even be profitable from a cost-benefit perspective.

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