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Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $89,000 on OKX, trading around $88,963 — a roughly 0.88% intraday decline that follows recent volatility as BTC oscillates near the $90,000 level. Earlier reports noted a larger intraday fall toward $87,995, signaling renewed short-term selling and profit-taking pressure. Neither report cited on‑chain metrics, ETF flows or macro drivers; both focused on price action. Traders should monitor key technical and risk indicators — order books, derivatives liquidations, stop‑loss clusters, and support near $88,000 and $85,000 — for short‑term directional cues. Volume spikes or changes in ETF inflows and macro data could quickly alter momentum, so keep alerts active for sudden moves.

GeeFi (GEE) has raised about $1.07 million across two presale phases in under two weeks, with Phase 1 raising roughly $500,000 and Phase 2 bringing in more than $570,000. Phase 2 is reported over 70% sold at $0.06 per token, with promoters citing an alleged confirmed listing price of $0.40. GeeFi markets a utility-focused, non‑custodial ecosystem: a mobile GeeFi Wallet (Android live, iOS in development), a multi‑chain DEX supporting 14+ networks, a planned Visa/Mastercard crypto card, and a deflationary token model with burns. The project offers staking yields up to 55% APR for 12‑month locks, 22% for 3 months, 15% for 1 month, and up to 10% APR with no lock-up, plus a 5% referral bonus. The release notes potential upcoming exchange listings and suggests Phase 3 may sell out quickly. The presale update arrives alongside a broader market move, with Solana (SOL) reported to have pulled back about 17%. The coverage is a sponsored press release and not independent investment advice.

Bitcoin (BTC) has entered a phase of extreme volatility after a sharp December rally fizzled, erasing the $90k support level and leaving bid-side liquidity thin. Daily BTC ETF net inflows have fallen to about $54.8 million—well below prior accumulation cycles when inflows commonly started near $500m and rose to $1bn—signaling muted institutional demand. Public heavyweights are under pressure: MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares have trended down from $450 to roughly $178, and BlackRock has sold about 26,000 BTC since October. Despite outflows, some institutions are actively reallocating: the National Bank of Canada bought 1.47 million MSTR shares (~$273m), and BlackRock’s IBIT reportedly generated $245m in revenue even amid $2.7bn of outflows over five weeks. For traders, the combination of thin ETF flows, pressured BTC-heavy stocks, and institutional rebalancing raises the risk of further downside or liquidity-driven sweeps, while showing that large institutions are still positioning to weather volatility rather than capitulating. Key facts: BTC daily net ETF flows ~$54.8M; BlackRock sales ~26k BTC since October; MicroStrategy share price ~ $178; National Bank of Canada purchased ~1.47M MSTR shares (~$273M).

Congressional committees have moved forward on confirming key crypto regulator nominees while market-structure legislation remains stalled as the year ends. The Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would confirm nominees including CFTC Chair candidate Mike Selig and FDIC Chair candidate Travis Hill, with the full Senate vote expected next week. However, both Senate Banking and Agriculture committees continue negotiating competing drafts of a market-structure bill, and it is increasingly unlikely any version will become law before next year. With Congress operating in its final working weeks, timing is tight for regulatory changes; agency nominees’ confirmations would shape enforcement and oversight, but substantive market-structure reform appears delayed. Primary keywords: crypto regulation, market structure, CFTC, FDIC. Secondary/semantic keywords included: congressional nominations, Senate vote, legislative delay, regulatory oversight.

U.S. federal authorities have begun returning cryptocurrency seized during recent crackdowns to identified victims, signaling a shift in enforcement outcomes. The returns follow investigations that confiscated illicit crypto assets linked to scams, hacks and fraud. Officials coordinating the seizures and restorations include federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who traced funds on-chain to victims and legitimate claimants. The move aims to restore assets when rightful owners are verifiable while continuing to disrupt criminal networks. For traders, the development highlights improved asset recovery processes, increased emphasis on on-chain tracing, and potential effects on supply dynamics for seized tokens. Key points: federal agencies are reallocating confiscated crypto back to verified victims; returns stem from successful tracing and legal processes; this may reduce perceived risk of permanent losses from large seizures but could temporarily increase supply when large holdings are liquidated to satisfy judgments. Primary keywords: seized crypto, asset recovery, on-chain tracing. Secondary/semantic keywords: law enforcement, crypto seizures, victim restitution, market impact.

Western Union is building a Solana-based payments ecosystem that includes a dollar-pegged stablecoin (tentatively WUUSD / USDPT), a digital wallet, a retail “stable card” and a settlement platform called the Digital Asset Network (DAN). The rollout is phased: DAN is planned for H1 2025 to link on/off ramps and agent counters, while the stablecoin, wallet and related payment services are targeted for H1 2026. The initiative — developed in part with Anchorage Digital Bank — aims to protect remittance recipients in high-inflation markets by preserving USD value, speeding settlement and reducing cash handling. Western Union confirmed Solana for settlement infrastructure to leverage high throughput and low fees and has filed trademarks for WUUSD and related services. The move builds on broader remittance-sector trends (MoneyGram’s USDC expansion) and could materially expand stablecoin use in emerging markets, but faces regulatory, compliance and trust risks. Key trader takeaways: this is a strategic TF-to-crypto bridge by a major legacy player that may increase on‑chain stablecoin flow and retail demand for SOL settlement rails, while regulatory approval timelines (DAN H1 2025, USDPT H1 2026) and partner integration are critical execution risks.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is approaching a major presale milestone as Phase 6 nears sellout, drawing more than 18,350 participants and roughly $19.15 million in fundraising. The presale began in 2025 at $0.01 and has stepped up through multiple phases; Phase 6 is priced at $0.035 (about +250% from launch). Approximately 1.82 billion tokens were allocated to the presale, with over 800 million sold; Phase 7 will raise the price to $0.04 and the planned listing price is $0.06. The project positions itself as a DeFi lending and borrowing protocol with interest-bearing, yield-focused features, a planned on-demand USD-pegged stablecoin, and user-friendly entry options (card payments, leaderboard incentives). Core development is in progress (roadmap Phase 2) and a V1 release on Sepolia testnet — including liquidity pools, mtToken debt-tracking tokens and a liquidation bot — is expected soon. Security steps include engagement with Halborn and a CertiK Token Scan score of 90/100. The reporting links renewed Ethereum strength (ETH reclaiming ~$3,000) to increased investor interest in early-stage DeFi projects like MUTM. For traders: limited remaining Phase 6 allocation, rapid presale fundraising, scheduled price step-ups and the imminent testnet release are potential short-term catalysts that can increase buying pressure and volatility ahead of exchange listings. Perform due diligence; presale promotions carry elevated risk.

Apeing (APEING) is being promoted as a new meme coin drawing comparisons to early Dogecoin (DOGE). The project’s whitelist and presale stage 1 are highlighted as primary catalysts for rapid price appreciation, with the article claiming a presale price of 0.0001 and advertising a potential ROI above 10,000% for early participants. Marketing emphasizes limited token allocation for stage 1, a supposed listing price that implies a large immediate uplift, and community-driven momentum. The piece frames Apeing as a ‘second chance’ for traders who missed DOGE’s early surge and encourages joining the whitelist and presale. Disclaimer notes this is a sponsored press release and not investment advice.

Hexarq, a subsidiary of French banking group BPCE, received AMF PSAN approval to offer regulated crypto services, positioning BPCE as the second major French bank with this status after SG Forge. The rollout begins in late 2025 with limited launches across regional entities and full retail availability planned for 2026. Customers of BPCE retail brands (Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne) will be able to buy, sell and swap assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL) and USDC within existing mobile apps. Fees are set at 1.5% per transaction (minimum €1) plus a €2.99 monthly account fee. BPCE says the phased approach aims to limit operational risk and retain clients who might otherwise move to external crypto platforms. Analysts note the move aligns with France’s PSAN framework and forthcoming EU MiCA rules, strengthening regulatory-compliant retail access to crypto and potentially shifting liquidity from unregulated venues to bank-backed channels. Natixis, BPCE’s investment arm, will pursue tokenized instruments and market infrastructure, giving the group exposure to both retail and institutional digital-asset segments.

Two ultra-rare Casascius physical bitcoins — each carrying 1,000 BTC — were unlocked after remaining dormant for more than 13 years, enabling the owners to transfer about 2,000 BTC (roughly $179 million at December 2025 prices) into modern wallets. Casascius coins, created by Mike Caldwell in the early 2010s, embedded private keys under tamper-evident holograms; production ceased in 2013, leaving only six 1,000‑BTC coins ever made and making them highly collectible. Blockchain forensics linked the spent addresses to coins minted in late 2011 and early 2012, when BTC traded under $12. Analysts say such unlocks usually reflect security-driven key migrations rather than imminent sell-offs. Given Bitcoin’s deep liquidity and current institutional inflows, moving 2,000 BTC on-chain is unlikely to materially depress price; past similar events showed limited market impact. Key takeaways for traders: (1) the event underscores long-term BTC appreciation and collector premiums for Casascius artifacts, (2) unlocked legacy keys are often migrated to hardware or multi‑sig wallets, not immediately liquidated, and (3) monitor on‑chain flows and associated exchange deposits for signs of sell pressure. Primary keywords: Casascius coins, 2,000 BTC, physical bitcoin, private key migration. Secondary/semantic keywords included: blockchain forensics, collectible bitcoin, wallet security, Taproot compatibility.

XRP’s daily burn metric — the amount of XRP destroyed as transaction fees — fell sharply from 462 XRP on Dec. 5 to 186 XRP on Dec. 6, a 59.7% decline, according to XRPSCAN. The drop signals a marked reduction in on-chain activity and payment-related demand amid a broader market pullback. XRP price fell about 2% over 24 hours to roughly $2.03 at the time of reporting. Analysts note that while daily burn is not a definitive price predictor, historically steep reductions in fee-driven burn often coincide with market corrections. Despite cooling on-chain metrics, investor optimism persists due to inflows from spot XRP ETFs and hopes for a price reclaim of $3 later in the year. Key keywords: XRP burn, on-chain activity, XRP ETF, price correction, transaction fees.

Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson said at the Founders Summit that she personally holds Bitcoin and described BTC as crypto’s "gold standard." Johnson recounted Fidelity’s gradual crypto journey: an internal 2013 study that mapped 52 use cases, early experiments such as taking Bitcoin donations for charity, and a $200,000 Antminer purchase for in-house mining that executives later cited as highly profitable and educational for custody and wallet expertise. Client demand from financial advisors drove Fidelity to build custody and related services. Conference data cited by the briefing showed BTC trading above $89,000, centralized exchange balances falling to about 1.8M BTC (levels not seen since 2017), and positive monthly realized-cap growth—signals of continued accumulation. The report also highlighted Ethereum strength: ETH above $3,200, renewed accumulation by so-called "shark" wallets (1,000–10,000 ETH), and a spike in daily new addresses near 190,000 after the Fusaka upgrade. Analysts at the session said ongoing off-exchange accumulation and steady holder behavior support longer-term supply control, but a decisive breakout would require a move through the $96K–$106K band. For traders, key takeaways are institutional endorsement of Bitcoin (personal buy and custody build-out), on-chain signs of accumulation and falling exchange supply, and unchanged near-term price range pending clearer momentum toward the $96K–$106K breakout zone.

BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate holder of Ether, bought $199 million worth of ETH over two days — $130.7M on Friday and $68M on Saturday — bringing its holdings to about $11.3 billion (≈3.08% of supply) as it works toward a 5% accumulation target. Blockchain tracker Lookonchain and StrategicEthReserve data show BitMine also holds roughly $882 million in cash for further purchases and accounted for 679,000 ETH (~$2.13B) of corporate acquisitions over the past month amid an 81% drop in corporate Ether buying activity since August. Meanwhile, “smart money” traders tracked by Nansen have increased short positions on Ether, adding $2.8 million in shorts in 24 hours and carrying a cumulative net short of about $21 million. Spot Ether ETFs have shown weak demand, recording $75.2 million in net outflows for two consecutive days and contributing to $1.4 billion monthly outflows in November per Farside Investors. Key takeaways for traders: large institutional accumulation by BitMine signals long-term conviction in ETH, but short-term pressure may persist due to concentrated short positions from top traders and continued ETF outflows.

A Florida appeals court revived a negligence and related claims suit alleging roughly 1,000 BTC (~$80M) was stolen from a user account in 2022 and later converted and withdrawn via Binance. The plaintiff says he promptly asked Binance to freeze the funds but the exchange failed to act, and the lower court had dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction because Binance is headquartered abroad. The appeals court found Binance’s U.S.-facing affiliates, marketing and use of U.S. infrastructure and services (including hosting and operations) create sufficient contacts with Florida to permit state-court jurisdiction. The decision lets the plaintiff pursue claims including negligence, breach of contract and aiding the laundering of stolen property. Traders should note this ruling weakens the “offshore exchange” jurisdiction defense and may encourage more state-level suits over stolen assets and operational lapses. Binance may seek further appeal or arbitration; the case returns to the Miami‑Dade trial court. Keywords: Binance, Bitcoin theft, jurisdiction, negligence, stolen assets.

Binance co‑CEO He Yi warned retail traders about a surge in memecoins, AI‑themed tokens and short‑lived launches that piggyback on Binance’s visibility to trigger rapid price pumps. He clarified on X that Binance’s official posts are informational and not endorsements or promotions of any token launches; employees are prohibited from issuing or promoting tokens. He noted that tokenized words or memes drawn from Binance posts are community actions, not Binance-backed projects. The warning follows repeated advisories from Binance leadership, including CZ, urging users to do due diligence, avoid buying sold social accounts and be wary of pump‑and‑dump schemes. Blockchain analytics referenced show a marked increase in memecoin launches on BNB Chain this quarter, raising risks such as rug pulls, extreme volatility and social‑media‑driven hype. He Yi urged traders to verify token legitimacy via official channels and on‑chain explorers, enable security measures (2FA), and report suspicious activity. Key takeaways for traders: Binance social posts are not investment advice or token endorsements; memecoin activity on BNB/BNB Chain has accelerated and carries elevated short‑term risk; apply strict risk management, confirm token contracts on‑chain and use trusted analytics before trading.

Terra Classic (LUNC) and Terra (LUNA) have posted notable price gains ahead of a scheduled network upgrade week. LUNC rose by double digits from recent lows while LUNA also showed a strong rebound as traders anticipate protocol changes and renewed developer activity. The rally coincides with increased on-chain activity, higher trading volumes, and renewed community discussions about upgrades intended to improve stability and utility. Market participants are watching governance proposals and technical patch notes closely; uncertainty remains over the upgrade’s exact outcomes and timelines. Key drivers for the move include speculative positioning, buy-the-news flows, and liquidity returning to both tokens after prolonged dormancy. Traders should monitor upgrade confirmations, on-chain metrics, and order book depth, as volatility is likely through the upgrade window.

Dogecoin (DOGE) plunged to a yearly low near $0.13 even as U.S. spot DOGE ETFs launched and on‑chain activity rose. Early ETF products (Grayscale’s GDOG and Bitwise’s BWOW/GWOW) saw strong initial turnover — nearly 5 billion DOGE across the first three sessions and peak 24‑hour volume spikes (one period recorded ~830.7 million DOGE, 174% above average) — but inflows faded quickly. Combined net assets across major DOGE ETFs are small (roughly $6.9 million) with cumulative net inflows around $2.8–2.85 million and daily net flows falling to zero by Dec. 4. On‑chain metrics show rising active addresses (≈71.6k in November) and elevated turnover, indicating persistent retail participation. However, large institutional‑sized sell blocks and heavy sell volumes (peak days >14.4M DOGE sold) have capped gains and driven intraday losses (e.g., a session move from $0.1422 to $0.1377) and a weekly decline of ~1.7%. Analysts attribute weak ETF demand to broader risk‑off positioning that favors BTC/ETH and to institutional selling pressure. For traders: the short‑term outlook is bearish — ETF approvals have not produced sustained buying or material institutional adoption compared with other altcoin ETFs (e.g., SOL, XRP). Monitor net ETF flows, large wallet/block trades, custody and sponsor‑fee developments, and support at $0.13–$0.14 for trade signals and risk management.

XRP has seen a marked shift to negative social sentiment after a roughly 31% decline since October, according to Santiment. Social commentary across X, Reddit, Telegram and other channels moved into a “fear zone” where bearish messages outnumber bullish ones — a configuration Santiment notes has historically appeared near short-term lows. The firm pointed to a similar signal on Nov. 21 that preceded a 22% price gain over the next three days before sentiment reversed. Derivatives data show traders reduced leverage during the drop. CoinGlass reports XRP open interest at $3.71 billion (down 4.2%) while 24‑hour futures volume rose to $5.40 billion (up 3.9%), suggesting position liquidation rather than fresh directional builds. Funding rates turned negative intermittently in late November/early December, indicating periods when shorts paid longs. Options open interest remains small (~$1.82 million), implying sentiment is expressed mainly via perpetual futures rather than options hedging. XRP traded near $2.09 on Dec. 5, down about 3.8% that day and roughly 7% over the past month, while total crypto market cap fell only ~1%. Liquidity is concentrated in top-cap assets (BTC, ETH), leaving mid/small-cap altcoins like XRP with less trading share. Santiment cautions sentiment can flip quickly and recommends traders monitor social metrics and derivatives flows for short-term signals.

Short-term correlations between altcoins (Total 3) and the Russell 2000 have weakened while long-term correlation remains around 0.75, indicating a compressed altcoin market. Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) is about 59% and the altseason index sits at 37, suggesting no clear breakout yet. Thirty- and 90-day correlation measures have fallen toward the lower end of historical ranges, coinciding with reduced altcoin volatility (Total 3 contraction) and higher BTC dominance. Historically since 2017, similar short-term correlation squeezes often preceded altcoin volatility expansions and sharp rebounds — average volatility rose 25–30% within one to two months and post-squeeze rallies reached around 40% when liquidity rotated back into high‑beta assets. Potential catalysts that could trigger rotation into altcoins include ETF approvals (increasing crypto inflows), macro support for small-cap equities (Russell 2000 holding gains), and protocol upgrades such as Ethereum’s Fusaka. Traders should monitor BTC dominance, the altseason index, 30/90-day Total 3 vs Russell 2000 correlations, Tether dominance thresholds, and macro liquidity cues. A continued decline in correlations with supportive macro/small-cap performance would raise the odds of mean reversion into higher‑beta altcoins; a failure of small caps or rising liquidity stress would keep pressure on altcoins.

Bitcoin fell sharply below $90,000 after the White House published a new US National Security Strategy, which signaled a shift in burden-sharing by urging allies to assume greater regional defense responsibility. The document—echoing President Trump’s prior rhetoric that the US will no longer shoulder global security alone—encourages NATO members to raise defense spending to as much as 5% of GDP. Traders interpreted the move as raising the prospect of increased government borrowing and higher inflation, which could delay central bank rate cuts and reduce demand for risk assets like Bitcoin. Despite the drop to about $89,000 and heightened negative sentiment, markets still price a high probability of a 25 bp Fed rate cut next week (CME FedWatch ~86%; Polymarket ~94%), and Reuters economist survey remains similarly optimistic. Analysts say the strategy is not legally binding but increases uncertainty and downward pressure on crypto prices. This development may amplify short-term volatility and selling pressure for BTC while longer-term effects will hinge on actual fiscal moves, inflation trajectory, and central bank responses.

Reliance Jio is reportedly testing a new ERC‑20 token, JioCoin, on the Polygon blockchain, according to on‑chain activity highlighted by developer Aishwary. The work ties into Jio’s 2025 partnerships with Polygon Labs (January) and Aptos (October) to introduce Web3 features and a blockchain rewards program for Jio’s large subscriber base. Polygonscan records show initial minting events and fluctuating supply figures, indicating early-stage experimentation. Separately, an Aptos‑powered rewards beta already includes about 9.4 million users who earn tokens redeemable for telecom perks. Jio has not officially announced JioCoin; the testing appears focused on utility and rewards rather than speculative trading. Key points for traders: Jio’s ecosystem could introduce token utility to 400–500+ million users, boosting on‑chain activity and integration with wallets and dApps on Polygon; regulatory uncertainty in India and the lack of official confirmation increase short‑term risk; successful rollout could drive long‑term adoption but likely prioritizes utility over price speculation. Primary keywords: JioCoin, Polygon, Aptos, Jio, Web3. Secondary/semantic keywords: ERC‑20, token testing, telecom rewards, Polygonscan, beta users.

Economist and gold proponent Peter Schiff publicly challenged President Donald Trump to a debate on the U.S. economy after Trump called him a “loser” and a “jerk” on Truth Social following Schiff’s appearance on Fox & Friends Weekend discussing an affordability crisis. Trump reiterated claims that prices are falling and dismissed affordability concerns as a partisan issue, citing low gasoline prices in some states. Schiff countered that inflationary pressures will accelerate under Trump’s policies and offered to debate Trump or his designee. Separately, Schiff debated Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, arguing in favor of tokenized gold and criticizing Bitcoin as speculative and unbacked. CZ defended Bitcoin’s adoption and portability, highlighting Binance’s large user base. Schiff promoted his TGold platform for digitized ownership of physical gold. The story notes Trump recently granted CZ a full pardon. Key names: Peter Schiff, Donald Trump, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Key themes: debate challenge, affordability/inflation dispute, Bitcoin vs tokenized gold, TGold platform, Binance. Primary keywords: Peter Schiff, Trump debate, Bitcoin, tokenized gold, CZ, inflation. Secondary/semantic keywords: affordability crisis, TGold, Binance Blockchain Week, Truth Social. The article contains no market data or price levels aside from anecdotal gasoline pricing claims. Traders should note heightened public debate about Bitcoin’s fundamentals versus tokenized gold and potential reputational/PR developments around Binance leadership.

Investor Kevin O’Leary said most altcoins are effectively obsolete — dubbing many “poopoo coins” — and predicts the market will consolidate around Bitcoin and Ethereum as regulation and institutional capital increase. O’Leary cited market data showing Bitcoin and Ethereum account for over 90% of recent crypto market performance. He argued institutions demand compliance, stability and global pricing, favouring BTC’s fixed supply and ETH’s smart-contract utility while sidelining niche tokens. Analysts referenced in the piece expect institutional inflows to grow, with one firm projecting over $1 trillion by 2030. The article frames this shift as a regulatory-driven cleansing that benefits large, compliant assets and could reduce speculative volatility over time.

Dogecoin (DOGE) has recently fallen amid broader market turbulence. The article argues that GeeFi (GEE), a smaller DeFi project, could see a strong short-term price move in its next development phase despite the current crypto downturn. Key points: DOGE experienced a notable drop tied to market-wide selling; GeeFi plans an upcoming product/phase update that may include tokenomics changes, liquidity incentives, or new utility integrations (the article highlights this transition as a trigger for speculative interest). Traders are reminded that small-cap tokens like GEE can move sharply ahead of broader market recoveries due to concentrated liquidity, news-driven flows, and yield incentives. The piece emphasizes risk: higher volatility, potential for rapid drawdowns, and low liquidity that amplifies price moves. Practical trading takeaways for crypto traders: watch GEE project announcements and on-chain metrics (liquidity pools, wallet concentration, token lockups), monitor DOGE correlation to gauge market risk appetite, use position sizing and stop-losses for small-cap exposures, and consider event-driven strategies (pre-announce accumulation, scaling into strength after confirmed volume). Primary keywords: Dogecoin, GeeFi, DOGE, GEE, small-cap DeFi, tokenomics. Secondary/semantic keywords: liquidity incentives, market volatility, on-chain metrics, event-driven trade.

On-chain data shows significant whale activity over recent hours. Arkham-tracked transfers include 50,800 QNT moved from an anonymous wallet to Coinbase (≈$4.55M). A large whale spent 23,736 SOL to buy 16.35 million PIPPIN tokens (~$3.3M) across the last three days, averaging $0.20 per PIPPIN and currently showing about $740k in unrealized profit. The same address also aggregated roughly $13.89M in assets via Binance and Kraken. The whale’s current portfolio is valued at approximately $74.83M, with major holdings: LINK (1.62M ≈ $22.01M), ETH (6,050 ≈ $18.29M), ENA (43.53M ≈ $11.27M), AAVE (32,910 ≈ $6.02M), ONDO (8.08M ≈ $3.75M), PENDLE (1.49M ≈ $3.60M), UNI (596,510 ≈ $3.26M), ARB (6.47M ≈ $1.30M), SKY (22.59M ≈ $1.18M), and OP (3.16M ≈ $950k). Traders should note large QNT deposit to an exchange (potential sell pressure), concentrated buys in Solana ecosystem (PIPPIN) and the whale’s diversified, multi-exchange accumulation that could affect liquidity and short-term price moves. This is informational and not investment advice.

This week’s corporate deal roundup highlights several transactions and takeover talks across sectors. DigitalBridge (DBRG) surged ~33% after reports SoftBank is in talks to acquire the digital infrastructure investor. ITT agreed to a definitive deal with Lone Star (terms not detailed). Mining giant BHP and financial institutions including Goldman Sachs appeared in deal coverage, alongside other sector M&A activity. The article lists notable deal-driven stock moves and market reactions, underscoring acquisition speculation as a primary driver of short-term price volatility. Primary keywords: DigitalBridge, SoftBank acquisition, M&A, deal news. Secondary keywords: stock surge, takeover talks, BHP, Goldman Sachs, market reaction.

Poland’s lower house failed to secure the three-fifths majority required to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of the Crypto-Asset Market Act, leaving efforts to align national law with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework stalled. The bill, introduced in June 2025, would have required Crypto Asset Service Providers to obtain licences from the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) and imposed heavy fines and potential prison terms for breaches. President Nawrocki vetoed the measure citing threats to personal freedoms, property rights and economic stability, and warned that heavy-handed rules could repel firms and stifle innovation. Supporters, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, argued the law was necessary to curb fraud, combat misuse of unregulated platforms by criminal and foreign intelligence networks, and provide regulatory clarity ahead of MiCA deadlines. Opponents — the president, right-wing parties and industry groups — warned the bill expanded state control, raised compliance costs, imposed criminal liabilities that could hinder startups, and risked pushing smaller firms from the market. Market observers say the veto increases regulatory uncertainty for exchanges and payment firms preparing for MiCA compliance and may lead to prolonged negotiations as lawmakers seek a more balanced framework. For traders: the decision creates near-term regulatory uncertainty in Poland’s growing crypto market (domestic users projected near 7.9 million), which could weigh on local exchange volumes and institutional onboarding until rules are clarified; prolonged delays may affect investor confidence but do not immediately change EU-wide MiCA timelines.

Analysts highlight three altcoins to watch for the next crypto cycle: Pepecoin (PEPE), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM). PEPE and SHIB are established meme tokens that produced outsized gains in previous cycles but now face limited upside due to large market caps. Mutuum Finance, a decentralized lending protocol, is in presale and gaining momentum: its token launched at $0.01 in early 2025 and trades near $0.035 (≈250% from stage one). The project has raised $19.1 million, passed 18,300 holders, and sold ~810 million of 4 billion total tokens; 1.82 billion were allocated to early backers. Phase 6 of the presale is 94% sold out, and analysts warn transitions between stages can occur quickly. Mutuum’s roadmap includes a V1 testnet on Sepolia (Q4 2025) supporting ETH and USDT, mtTokens as supplier rewards, Chainlink price feeds, a buy-and-distribute token model, and plans for a USD-pegged stablecoin plus Layer-2 expansion. Security measures cited: a CertiK token-scan score of 90/100, Halborn review, a $50K bug bounty, and daily community incentives. Analysts project potential strong upside (some estimate 400–700% post-V1) if lending markets grow and the protocol gains active users. The article is a sponsored press release and not investment advice.

Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) are highlighted as the top three crypto projects building momentum as markets enter an accumulation phase. DOGE is trading near a key support zone and aiming to reclaim resistance in the $0.15–$0.18 range; a decisive drop below support would delay any meaningful recovery. SHIB has recovered about 17% between $0.0000078 and $0.0000089, holds a short-term trendline, and faces resistance near $0.0000098–$0.00001072 with a potential run toward $0.000015–$0.0000175 if it breaks out. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is the presale standout: currently priced at $0.035 in Phase 6, the token has raised over $19.15 million from 18,350+ investors, is ~95% sold in Phase 6, and has shown roughly 250–600% gains for early buyers depending on phase entry. Phase 7 will raise the presale price to $0.04. MUTM promotes a DeFi platform with a V1 Sepolia testnet forthcoming and emphasizes oracle integrations and real‑world utility. The article is a press release and advises readers to perform due diligence. Primary keywords: Mutuum Finance, MUTM presale, Dogecoin price, Shiba Inu recovery, crypto presale.