NEWS FLASH: Global Crypto Market Surges With $716M Inflows as Institutions Diversify Beyond Bitcoin
December 9, 2025 — The global digital asset market is witnessing a major resurgence in institutional confidence, marked by an impressive $716 million inflow into Digital Asset Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs). This surge, one of the largest in recent quarters, reflects strengthening sentiment across the crypto sector.
According to market data, the majority of inflows originated from the United States, signaling renewed conviction among large-scale investors. While Bitcoin (BTC) remains a dominant target for institutional capital, the trend is shifting toward broader diversification across high-utility altcoins and decentralized infrastructure networks.
Altcoins Gain Momentum: XRP and Chainlink Stand Out
Institutional interest is expanding beyond Bitcoin:
XRP is experiencing significant demand as confidence grows in its long-term utility and adoption. Chainlink (LINK) has recorded historic levels of buying activity, driven by its critical role in decentralized oracle technology.
These movements indicate that investors are increasingly seeking exposure to assets with strong real-world use cases and established ecosystems.
Argentina Considers Lifting Banking Restrictions on Crypto
In global regulatory developments, Argentina is evaluating the removal of its ban preventing banks from offering crypto services.
The country’s central bank is assessing reforms that could allow financial institutions to trade and provide digital asset services, signaling a potential shift toward deeper crypto integration in Latin America.
Bittensor Halving Set for December 14
The crypto landscape is also preparing for a key technological milestone: the first-ever halving of Bittensor (TAO), scheduled for December 14.
This event will reduce TAO’s emission rate by 50%, tightening supply. Analysts at Grayscale note that the combination of increasing adoption and new scarcity could position TAO for substantial price appreciation.
French Bank BPCE to Offer Crypto Trading to Millions
Adding to the wave of mainstream financial adoption, France’s second-largest banking group, BPCE, has announced that 2 million clients will soon be able to trade BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDC directly within the company’s mobile app via its partner Hexarq.
The bank aims to expand this service to 12 million customers by 2026, marking one of the largest traditional banking integrations of digital assets in Europe.