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Kraken-Backed xStocks Brings Tokenized US Equities to Telegram

Kraken-backed xStocks have launched on the TON blockchain, making tokenized versions of U.S. stocks and ETFs readily available inside the Telegram app through its built-in TON Wallet.

The integration allows users to buy, hold, and transfer tokenized representations of equities such as Tesla, Nvidia, and the S&P 500 ETF without leaving the messaging app.

“Embedding tokenized U.S. stocks into Telegram Wallet is a massive UX unlock,” Dan Dadybayo, research and strategy lead at Unstoppable Wallet, told Decrypt. With it, “stocks start to feel like a native internet object, not a brokerage product,” he added.

“For many users, especially outside the U.S. or EU, this is the first time equities are one tap away: no broker account, no complex onboarding, fractional by default,” he noted.

Ethereum-Based Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Reaches 99% Phase 6 Allocation with Over 18,500 Holders

As of now, Phase 6 of Mutuum Finance is over 99% allocated. At the same time, the holder count has surpassed 18,500. These are not isolated metrics. Together, they paint a clear picture of demand accelerating as the project moves closer to its next crypto major milestones.

Presale Progress and Why Phase 6 Matters

Mutuum Finance launched its token sale in early 2025 with a clear, staged structure. Each phase was designed with a fixed token price and a defined allocation. As demand filled each stage, the price moved higher. This approach rewarded early participation while keeping distribution transparent.

The token began at $0.01 in Phase 1. It is now priced at $0.035 in Phase 6. That move represents a 250% increase from the initial stage. Importantly, this growth unfolded gradually, not through sudden spikes. That pattern often reflects accumulation rather than short-term excitement.

Phase 6 is now more than 99% allocated. This means only a very small portion of tokens remains available at the current price. Once this phase closes, the next stage will raise the MUTM price by nearly 20%, pushing it closer to the official launch price of $0.06.

For early participants, this pricing structure has meaningful implications. Phase 1 holders are positioned for up to 500% token appreciation relative to the launch price. Later participants enter at progressively higher levels, which naturally tightens upside as phases complete.

Solana Expands in Brazil With a Major Listing

Brazil did not wait for crypto to fall in line. It simply decided to open the official path for it. With VSOL on the B3, Brazil takes a step forward: access to Solana through a regulated framework. And for Valour, the DeFi Technologies subsidiary, this is much more than a simple launch. It is a signal addressed to an entire continent.

Binance Alpha will list TradeTide (TTD) and open airdrop registration

On December 18, Binance Alpha announced via official sources that it will become the first platform to list TradeTide (TTD) on December 20. Eligible users can visit the Alpha activity page and claim the airdrop using Binance Alpha Points once Alpha trading goes live. Further details will be released separately.

Vote before Christmas or end up on Santa's naughty list': Uniswap founder submits UNIfication proposal for final governance decision

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams has submitted the UNIfication proposal for a final onchain governance vote, running from Dec. 19 to Dec. 25, with major changes triggered if it passes.

The proposal would activate protocol fee switches, burn 100 million UNI from the treasury, and formally align Uniswap Labs with Uniswap governance under a legally binding agreement.

Project Updates

1. A whale transferred SHIB worth $3.64 million to a CEX; the position originated from the purchase of 17.4% of SHIB supply using 37.8 ETH.

2. Three whale wallets deposited a total of 37.1 million USDC today to increase holdings of the HYPE token.

3. The WLFI community launched a proposal vote to use a portion of unlocked treasury funds to promote adoption of USD1.

4. Polygon Foundation stated that the Polygon PoS outage has been resolved, though block explorers may still show delays.

5. A Bitcoin OG address holding over $680 million in long positions transferred 368,000 ETH to five new wallets.

6. Harbor completed a $4.2 million strategic funding round led by Susquehanna Crypto and Triton Capital.

7. CoinDesk reported that DTCC is collaborating with Canton Network to advance U.S. Treasury tokenization, supported by an SEC “no-action letter.”

8. Messari: Sei’s Q3 active users nearly doubled year-over-year; TVL declined, but DEX and gaming transaction volumes hit record highs.

9. The chairman of ETHZilla released a shareholder letter announcing plans to launch its first RWA token in 2026.

10. CryptoQuant analyst MorenoDV_ noted that Bitcoin is approaching investors’ average cost basis around $81,500; a break below could trigger selling pressure and further downside.

In the past 24 hours, BTC spot inflows were approximately $77.8 million, outflows about $76.8 million, resulting in net inflows of $1 million.

Over the past 24 hours, total crypto market liquidations reached $537 million, with $385 million from long positions. BTC liquidations totaled $155 million, while ETH liquidations reached $167 million.

The U.S. SEC released a “Statement on the Custody of Crypto Asset Securities by Broker-Dealers,” clarifying the application of Securities Exchange Act Rule 15c3-3(b)(1) to crypto assets that qualify as securities and are held by broker-dealers for customers. The SEC also solicited public comments on issues related to trading crypto assets on national securities exchanges and alternative trading systems.

LayerZero (ZRO) will unlock approximately 25.71 million tokens on Dec. 20 at 19:00 (UTC+8), equivalent to 6.79% of the circulating supply, valued at around $38.6 million.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Michael Saylor's Strategy now owns 3.2% of all Bitcoin ever to be in existence.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 November Nonfarm Payrolls rise 64,000, above expectations for 40,000.

The U.S. Unemployment Rate rose from 4.4% to 4.6%, worse than estimates for 4.5%.

JUST IN: 💳 Visa has started offering stablecoin payments on the Solana network for US banks using $USDC.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 SEC Chair Paul Atkins says "public blockchains are more transparent than any legacy financial system ever built."

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 JPMorgan launches its first tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, investing $100 million of its own capital.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Trump Family-backed miner American Bitcoin increases its BTC holdings to over 5,000 BTC.

Bitcoin Faces Risk of Sliding Toward $70,000 as Japan Rate Hike Odds Surge

Bitcoin is coming under renewed selling pressure as global markets increasingly price in a near-certain interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) next week. The move is expected to tighten global liquidity conditions, weighing heavily on risk assets such as cryptocurrencies.

Has the BOJ Rate Hike Already Been Priced In?

According to a Bloomberg chart shared by analyst Ted Pillows, the probability of a 25-basis-point rate hike at the BOJ’s December 18–19 meeting has climbed above 90%. Expectations surged following a series of hawkish comments from BOJ policymakers, as reported by Reuters.

Several analysts warn that if the BOJ raises rates to 0.75%, Bitcoin could retreat toward the $70,000 level. Historically, previous BOJ rate hikes have coincided with Bitcoin drawdowns of 20% to 25%.

The core explanation lies in the yen carry trade. As Japanese interest rates rise, borrowing yen becomes more expensive, prompting investors to reduce exposure to riskier assets, including cryptocurrencies.

However, long-term investors continue to accumulate during periods of volatility. Notably, Michael Saylor has signaled further Bitcoin purchases for Strategy, despite “extreme fear” dominating market sentiment.

A move to 0.75% would mark Japan’s highest policy rate in 30 years, bringing it closer to estimates of a neutral monetary stance. Even so, BOJ officials are expected to emphasize that financial conditions will remain broadly accommodative.

Bitcoin traders will be closely watching December 19, as a decisive technical breakdown could accelerate downside momentum. Still, some strategists, including Tom Lee, believe that once volatility subsides, Bitcoin could rebound and reach a new all-time high (ATH) early next year.

🚨 JUST IN | 🐂 Bitwise Bitcoin Forecast

$15B asset manager Bitwise predicts that #Bitcoin will break its historic 4-year cycle and set a new all-time high in 2026, driven by structural demand and maturing institutional flows.

🚨 JUST IN | 📉 Bitcoin–Gold Shift

The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has fallen 50% in 2025, as gold surged on record central-bank buying and ETF inflows, while BTC demand weakened amid ETF outflows and heavy long-term holder selling, per market data.

A major shift in macro positioning, showing investors rotating toward safe havens over high-beta crypto assets.