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Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), reposted an update tied to a Bitcoin tracker used to monitor corporate BTC accumulation. The notice included no time‑stamped purchase amounts but reiterates ongoing transparency from high‑profile corporate actors on supply‑side metrics. Historically, Strategy publishes detailed BTC accumulation figures one day after such tracker posts. Traders should monitor Strategy’s expected formal update (typically the next day) to confirm any new BTC purchases and assess effects on liquidity, position sizing, and risk controls. This development is a market signal rather than investment advice.

Bitcoin bulls failed to sustain momentum as BTC repeatedly tested but could not break and hold above the $90,000 level. Price action shows a short-term consolidation beneath resistance, with increased volatility drawing attention from both buyers and sellers. On-chain metrics and market indicators suggest profit-taking and reduced buying pressure near the highs. Traders are watching support zones and key moving averages for signs of a trend continuation or a deeper correction. The article highlights heightened bearish interest as traders anticipate a pullback, advising close monitoring of liquidity, order-book dynamics, and macro cues that could amplify price moves.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson posted a brief message saying "Monday is going to be a good day," prompting heightened attention from the ADA community. The tweet comes as ADA has been trading sideways around $0.41 for weeks after a long decline, with traders noting last December’s 277% recovery as a precedent for seasonal rebounds. There is no confirmed upgrade or announcement tied to Hoskinson’s comment and no official date set for any rollout. Market response so far has been light — memes, speculation (including rumors of a Solana integration) and questions about potential ecosystem updates. Traders view the remark as a possible sentiment catalyst in a low-volatility environment: a short-term spark could prompt relief rallies if accompanied by concrete news, but without confirmation the signal remains speculative.

Husky Inu (HINU) raised its staged pre‑launch token price from $0.00023387 to $0.00023477 as part of a planned dynamic pricing schedule that began on April 1, 2025. The project entered pre‑launch after completing its presale and has raised $905,549 toward a $1.2 million target (previous reporting noted $900k milestone progress). The official mainnet launch remains scheduled for March 27, 2026, but the team may adjust the date after periodic market reviews (reviews held July 1 and Oct 1, 2025; next on Jan 1, 2026). Fundraising momentum has slowed amid broader market weakness, but capital raised remains material for marketing, platform development and ecosystem growth. Market context: Bitcoin and Ethereum showed modest recovery (BTC ~ $90,000; ETH ~ $3,044 in the latest update) after earlier declines; other large caps (XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK, XLM) moved mildly. Key takeaways for traders: 1) the HINU price tick is a preplanned, fundraising‑driven increment rather than a response to spot liquidity; 2) limited fundraising slowdown may weigh on short‑term sentiment and liquidity for HINU; 3) upcoming project reviews and BTC/ETH direction are primary external catalysts to watch for reviving momentum; 4) traders should monitor secondary‑market liquidity, lockup/vesting schedules and any acceleration of launch timing that could trigger supply or demand shifts.

Bitcoin is tightly consolidating between $85,000 and $90,000 as December 2025 begins, a pattern that often precedes a major volatility expansion. CryptoTicker highlights five altcoins positioned to benefit if BTC breaks higher and liquidity rotates into mid-caps: HYPE (Hyperliquid), FLR (Flare), RNDR (Render), UNI (Uniswap) and VIRTUAL (Virtuals Protocol). Key stats: HYPE — $29.45, $9.918B market cap, $209.6M 24h volume; FLR — $0.01311, $1.053B market cap, $3.8M volume; RNDR — $1.58, $820.2M market cap, $21.9M volume; UNI — $5.53, $3.486B market cap, $164.85M volume; VIRTUAL — $0.8390, $550.47M market cap, $67.49M volume. Rationale for each pick: HYPE — on-chain derivatives with deep liquidity and institutional interest; FLR — protocol-level data/oracle integrations and expanding DeFi use; RNDR — decentralized GPU compute for AI and rendering amid growing AI demand; UNI — dominant DEX expected to gain fee revenue and volumes during volatility; VIRTUAL — emerging AI-native agent infrastructure showing high trading activity. For traders: a BTC breakout above $90K could reallocate capital into mid-cap altcoins and amplify moves; conversely, a BTC failure could compress or reverse gains. Monitor BTC price action, derivatives/leverage flows, on-chain activity, and protocol announcements for catalysts. Primary keywords: Bitcoin consolidation, altcoins to watch, mid-cap altcoins. Secondary/semantic keywords: on-chain derivatives, AI crypto, DEX volume, market breakout, leverage demand.

Dogecoin (DOGE) celebrated its 12th anniversary on December 6, 2025, with founders Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer posting humorous reflections on X. Launched on December 6, 2013, as a meme-based, community-focused alternative to more technical cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin grew rapidly through Reddit tipping, charity drives and sponsorships. Early adoption milestones included briefly surpassing Bitcoin in daily transactions in 2013. The token returned to mainstream attention in 2021 after high-profile endorsements, notably from Elon Musk, and continued to feature in Musk-related initiatives through 2024–2025. As cited in the articles, DOGE trades around $0.1393 with a market capitalization near $22.47–22.5 billion and a 24-hour volume of about $596 million. The founders’ anniversary posts reinforced Dogecoin’s playful ethos and resilient community. Traders should note key fundamentals: unlimited supply, low fees, and a history of volatility driven by social media and celebrity endorsements. These factors inform risk management and position sizing — expect rapid sentiment-driven price swings and prioritize strict stop-loss and sizing rules when trading DOGE.

On-chain researchers at XWIN Research Japan flagged a sharp drop in the Coinbase Premium index in late November to early December, indicating US-dollar market weakness vs. USDT/other global venues and contributing to December’s Bitcoin sell-off. The Coinbase Premium measures price differences between Coinbase (USD) and major global exchanges (e.g., Binance/USDT) and is used to infer US investor buying/selling bias. Historically, December often shows weaker or negative premiums due to year-end rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting; 2018 and 2022 saw deep negative moves during stressed markets, while 2020 and 2023 showed positive premiums during bull momentum. This December was notable because the premium plunged negative but then rebounded within days back to neutral/positive levels — a pattern that has often preceded price stabilization or short-term recoveries. XWIN says future direction depends on upcoming US capital flows, derivatives positioning and premium trends. At press time Bitcoin traded near $89,300. Primary keywords: Coinbase Premium, Bitcoin, Coinbase premium index, US capital flows.

Moodeng jumped roughly 250% to $0.253 on Binance Futures on December 6 after a death hoax spread on social media, amplified by low weekend liquidity. The surge flipped the daily structure bullish by breaching the prior lower high near $0.0958 but met resistance around November’s swing high at $0.1093. On-chain/technical signals were mixed: the DMI (ADX and +DI) rose above 20 indicating building momentum, while the accumulation/distribution (A/D) line fell during the spike — a bearish divergence consistent with profit-taking. Funding rates near 0.61% (every four hours) point to strong long interest and elevated liquidation risk. Analysts note that meme-coin pumps on low volume often reverse quickly; historical patterns cited show many such rallies unwind within 48 hours. Key levels to watch: support/demand zone at $0.095 and short-term resistance/liquidity pocket at $0.116–$0.12. Traders are advised to manage risk: consider taking profits near resistance, and watch volume, funding rates and A/D for confirmation before adding longs.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler signalled that a significant regulatory development is likely next for the crypto sector even as Bitcoin’s price faces downward pressure. Speaking publicly, Gensler described the upcoming step as “huge” for markets and reiterated the SEC’s focus on investor protection, oversight of crypto trading venues and enforcement against unregistered offerings. The remarks came amid recent volatility in Bitcoin (BTC), drawing trader attention to potential regulatory catalysts that could affect liquidity and listings. Market watchers noted that clearer SEC guidance or enforcement actions—especially regarding spot Bitcoin ETFs, exchange oversight, or stablecoin rules—could move prices sharply. Key themes: increased regulatory scrutiny, potential enforcement or rulemaking, and immediate market sensitivity given BTC’s price weakness.

Dogecoin (DOGE), launched on December 6, 2013 by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, began as a lighthearted memecoin featuring the Shiba Inu “Doge” image. Built on a Scrypt-based proof-of-work derived from Luckycoin and Litecoin, Dogecoin grew from satire to a widely recognised cryptocurrency and community brand known for charitable fundraising and viral culture. Today DOGE ranks among the top cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization of about $22.5 billion and a recent price near $0.139. The article notes the passing of Kabosu, the real Shiba Inu that inspired the meme, and cites founders’ reflections on Dogecoin’s surprising evolution. Disclaimer: content is not investment advice; crypto carries high volatility and risk.

XRP’s on‑chain activity has surged over the past three months, with daily payment counts, total payment volume and transaction throughput approaching levels that represent roughly a 400% increase versus late‑summer baselines. Network metrics show higher payments and spikes in payment volume, driven largely by automated flows, arbitrage routing and institutional payments rather than retail accumulation. Despite rising ledger usage, XRP’s market price remains in a clear downtrend: the token is confined to a descending channel, repeatedly rejected at the 20‑ and 50‑day moving averages, while the 50‑, 100‑ and 200‑day moving averages all slope downward. The article highlights a key disconnect — growing network throughput does not necessarily translate to buying demand — and warns traders that increased on‑chain activity alone may not catalyze a price recovery for XRP. Primary keywords: XRP, on‑chain activity, network throughput. Secondary keywords: payment volume, moving averages, arbitrage, institutional flows.

Michael Burry pushed back against critics who cite his early‑2021 bearish calls — including on Bitcoin — to dismiss his current warnings. Burry said journalists and commentators have repeatedly mischaracterized his 2021 short thesis, which targeted a textbook parabolic BTC structure that later experienced sharp corrections (mid‑2021 and a >70% drop through 2022). He argued that short positions are time‑sensitive and not meant to be held for years, and that retroactive judgments of short calls misrepresent trading mechanics. Burry contrasted this with his 2023 commentary during the regional banking crisis, when he publicly assessed systemic risk as limited and markets stabilized faster than panic suggested. His remarks come as Bitcoinattempts a recovery but remains below major moving averages after a steep sell‑off, a chart structure he says validates his earlier caution. Primary keywords: Michael Burry, Bitcoin, short position, parabolic structure, market correction. Secondary/semantic keywords: BTC price, trading thesis, time‑sensitive shorts, market sentiment, moving averages.

Poland’s Sejm failed to overturn President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of the Crypto‑Asset Market Act, falling 18 votes short of the three‑fifths majority required. The president vetoed the bill on December 1, citing risks to civil liberties, property rights and the economy and flagging high licensing fees. Prime Minister Donald Tusk defended the draft as a national security measure against alleged Russian and Belarusian influence in local crypto markets, presenting classified evidence; opponents warned it could enable censorship and push startups abroad. The result leaves Poland the only EU member without national implementing legislation for the EU’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) regime. EU rules require member states to designate a supervisory authority by July 1, 2026; without national implementing law Polish crypto firms cannot obtain MiCA authorisation to operate across the bloc. Officials say the regulatory gap affects roughly one million Polish crypto investors (around 20% of the population) and risks hampering market access and cross‑border operations. Alternative proposals, including a “MiCA+0” approach that would adopt EU rules without extra national restrictions, have been suggested but not passed. Key actors: President Karol Nawrocki, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Deputy Finance Minister Jurand Drop and Finance Minister Andrzej Domański. Primary keywords: Poland crypto law, MiCA, presidential veto, crypto regulation, KNF.

Dogecoin (DOGE) on-chain metrics show a divergence between strong fundamental activity and weak price action. Between Dec 2–4 whales added roughly 480 million DOGE to large-holder balances, lifting holdings from 28.0B to 28.48B. Network engagement rose to 71,589 active addresses — the highest since September — signaling increased on-chain usage. Despite accumulation, DOGE repeatedly failed to clear the $0.1409 resistance. A 333M-volume spike (79% above average) triggered a decisive rejection at that level, leaving the token range-bound between roughly $0.1393 and $0.1409. Intraday price moved from $0.1522 highs down about 1.2% to $0.1395, with a low at $0.1392 on heightened intraday activity. Key levels for traders: resistance cluster at $0.1400–$0.1409, intraday support near $0.1393 and a downside target at $0.1380 if support fails. The primary takeaway for traders is the clear divergence — rising whale accumulation and on-chain activity are bullish fundamentals, but technicals show distribution and seller overhead, suggesting continued consolidation until breakout volume or a catalyst emerges.

Glassnode’s weekly report finds multiple onchain and off-chain metrics for Bitcoin now resemble conditions seen at the start of the 2022 bear market. Key findings: supply held at a loss has risen to about 7.1 million BTC (7-day SMA), near the early-2022 range; the spot price has fallen below the 0.75 supply-quantile for top buyers, leaving >25% of supply underwater near a $96,100 implied cost basis. Realized-capital net inflows persist (~$8.69bn/month) but are far below June peak (~$64.3bn/month). Off-chain indicators show weakening demand: ETF outflows (IBIT six straight weeks, >$2.7bn redemptions over five weeks), falling spot volumes, negative cumulative volume delta on Binance, and a rolling Coinbase premium. Derivatives data points to reduced risk appetite — open interest has declined since November, perpetual funding is mostly neutral with occasional negative prints, and funding premium has cooled. Options flows show cautious positioning, with upside being sold ahead of a Fed (FOMC) meeting and earlier put buying shifting later to call activity as price stabilized. For traders: elevated supply-in-loss, weaker spot demand and falling OI imply greater downside risk and lower volatility from speculative leverage; monitor realized-cap inflows, ETF flows, Binance CVD, funding rates and OI for reversal signals.

Tether’s USD stablecoin USDT has exceeded 190 billion tokens in total supply, reaching 191,099,037,578 USDT, with circulating supply at 185,632,100,913 tokens. Market capitalization of USDT is about $185.93 billion, all marking new record highs per CoinGecko data. The report is a market data update and does not constitute investment advice. Relevant context in the publication includes other market data items and token unlock/news headlines, but the core news is the continued expansion of USDT supply. Primary keywords: USDT, Tether, stablecoin, supply, market cap. Secondary/semantic keywords: CoinGecko, circulating supply, liquidity, stablecoin issuance. The main keyword “USDT” appears multiple times to aid search visibility.

Opinion piece argues Big Tech has become a new digital feudal class that extracts user data, controls identity, and operates above nation-states. The author calls this “Feudalism 2.0,” where companies like Google, Meta and Amazon act with sovereign-level influence by shaping information, communication and commerce. The article claims users traded privacy and autonomy for convenience, creating near-impossible opt-outs and dependency engineering. It positions Web3 — decentralized identity, self-custody, open protocols, interoperable data and transparent algorithms — as the architectural alternative that can redistribute power from platform monopolies to users and institutions. Institutional adoption (decentralized storage, open AI models, programmable networks) is framed as a strategy for governments and enterprises to avoid becoming dependent “vassals.” The piece urges a technological revolution focused on ownership, governance and interoperable infrastructure rather than elections or regulation alone.

Bitget’s US stock futures trading volume surged to $10 billion, hitting the milestone shortly after passing $5 billion, reflecting rapid adoption of its tokenized-equity products amid a bullish US equities backdrop. The exchange offers USDT‑margined perpetual futures on 30+ US stocks with up to 25x leverage and a base fee of 0.0065%, and is temporarily applying a 90% fee reduction on stock futures through January 31 to spur trading. Top-traded contracts include Tesla (TSLA) at $2.72B, Meta (META) at $2.14B and MicroStrategy (MSTR) at $1.45B, underscoring strong demand for crypto-native execution of equity exposure. Earlier reports noted a smaller milestone ($200M) and an initial product mix of 25 stocks and tokenized shares such as Apple and Amazon; Bitget has since expanded its offering and integrated these instruments into its Universal Exchange (UEX) strategy — combining tokenized stocks, crypto derivatives and AI tools under a single account. The growth improves on‑ramp access for crypto traders to US equities but raises risk considerations: high leverage (up to 25x), counterparty and custody risk, and temporary incentives that may inflate short-term volumes. Traders should weigh liquidity, margin requirements and hedge strategies when using tokenized stock futures.

XRP is showing structural weakness despite strong institutional accumulation via U.S. spot XRP ETFs, which have netted $906M since launch. Social sentiment has collapsed to “extreme fear,” matching October lows and historically preceding short-term rebounds. Price formed a descending channel on intraday charts after a failed breakout above $2.05 — a brief surge to $2.07 on 68% above-average volume quickly retraced. XRP closed near $2.032, consolidating around a critical pivot at $2.030; a break below risks testing $2.020–$2.025 and psychological support at $2.00. Technicals: intraday momentum oscillators trend down, distribution seen on bounces, while the weekly TD Sequential flashes a potential reversal signal that could indicate early stabilization. Trader guidance: reclaiming $2.035 is needed to restore intraday momentum, and a clean move above $2.05 would invalidate the descending channel. Short-term outlook remains fragile; sentiment extremes raise odds of a bounce but a confirmed technical trigger is required to shift trend.

A reported 23.56 trillion SHIB token movement flagged by CryptoQuant appears to be a technical or tracking error rather than real market activity. Despite on-chain metrics showing 24.4 trillion SHIB inflows and 25.2 trillion SHIB outflows within 24 hours, SHIB’s price and exchange reserve data show no corresponding volatility or increase in exchange-held supply. SHIB trades around $0.000008416, down ~0.7% in 24 hours and ~9.5% week-on-week, with normal trading volumes and stable active address counts. Analysts point to wallet reorganizations (large holders consolidating wallets), exchange internal transfers between hot/cold wallets, and API/indexing bugs as likely causes of duplicated or misclassified transactions. Historical patterns of similar on-chain reporting glitches typically produce vertical spikes on tracking charts without real market impact. For traders: treat the 23.56 trillion figure cautiously, rely on exchange reserve balances, liquidity metrics and price action for actionable signals, and avoid reacting to raw on-chain volume alerts until confirmed by multiple data sources.

Crypto presales in 2025 remain prolific and risky; traders should use a simple due-diligence process rather than chase hype. Key checks before committing funds include: (1) public smart contracts and audits — read summaries for mint/ownership/liquidity controls; (2) token distribution and vesting — avoid heavy instant unlocks for insiders; (3) liquidity and lock specifics — require on-chain links; (4) real product progress — prioritize projects with testnets, demos or working tools. Presale structure matters: stage-based pricing clarifies entry points but private rounds with steep insider discounts can create future sell pressure. The article highlights three presales showing on-chain or testnet progress: Nexchain (NEX) — AI-powered layer-1 claiming ultra-low fees (~$0.001), testnet 2.0 features, stage 29 at $0.116, listed price $0.30, raised $12.3M of $12.975M target; Mono Protocol (MONO) — chain-abstraction router, CertiK-audited, stage 19 at $0.0550 targeting $0.50, raised $3.74M of $3.8M this stage; WeWake (WEW) — gasless, walletless onboarding via Google/Apple/Telegram on L2, stage 17 at $0.0340 targeting $0.15, raised ~$1.5M of $2.21M. Final advice: focus on contract transparency, vesting, locked liquidity, and tangible product progress. Presales can succeed or fail — use structural checks to filter projects and reduce downside risk. Disclaimer: paid post; not investment advice.

Former DEA Deputy Chief Paul Campo and associate Robert Sensi were indicted in New York on allegations they conspired with what they believed to be members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Charges include narcoterrorism, conspiring to distribute cocaine, providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, and money laundering. Prosecutors say Campo and Sensi arranged payment for about 220 kg of cocaine (estimated $5 million wholesale value), laundered $750,000 by converting cash into cryptocurrency, and agreed to launder up to $12 million in narcotics proceeds via crypto conversions and real-estate investments. The defendants allegedly discussed procuring military-grade weapons and explosive drones for the cartel, and advised on fentanyl production. Campo, 61, and Sensi, 75, face multiple counts that carry mandatory minimums (narcoterrorism: 20 years) and potential life sentences. The case is handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York; both are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, argues that Bitcoin (BTC) should not be compared to the 17th‑century tulip mania given its roughly 17 years of continuous existence and repeated recoveries. Balchunas notes BTC has survived six to seven major crashes, multiple halving events, regulatory pressures, exchange failures and geopolitical shocks, yet has repeatedly bounced back to new all‑time highs. Bloomberg data cited shows Bitcoin rose about 122% in 2024 and roughly 250% over three years. Balchunas rejects the charge that Bitcoin is worthless because it is “unproductive,” noting many valuable stores of value (gold, art) do not produce cash flows. Supportive voices such as Garry Krug of Aifinyo point to ETF inflows and growing institutional assets under management as evidence of adoption and structural depth that distinguish BTC from a short‑lived commodity frenzy. Critics including Michael Burry and Jamie Dimon continue to liken Bitcoin to tulips, emphasizing volatility and non‑productivity, but Balchunas and allies say these comparisons ignore Bitcoin’s global infrastructure, multi‑cycle survivability and institutional backing. For traders: the story underscores Bitcoin’s documented resilience through multiple cycles, strong recent gains and expanding ETF-driven institutional adoption — factors that can support medium‑ to long‑term demand — while also reminding traders to monitor persistent volatility, vocal skeptics and regulatory shifts that can drive short‑term price swings.

Large crypto holders have begun reallocating capital away from Ethereum into Remittix (RTX) after the payments-focused project launched a live mobile wallet on Apple’s App Store and secured the top pre-launch ranking from security auditor CertiK. Remittix markets itself as a “PayFi” system offering crypto-to-fiat rails, bank connectivity across 30+ countries, real-time FX rates and plans for crypto-to-bank payouts. The project has raised around $28.5 million, reports significant whale accumulation and is running a $250,000 promotional giveaway tied to the wallet launch. Market commentary frames the move as smart money seeking immediate utility and lower friction off-ramps while Ethereum faces upgrade delays and network congestion. Key SEO keywords: Remittix, RTX, Ethereum, ETH, mobile wallet, CertiK, PayFi, whale accumulation, crypto payments. Implication for traders: watch RTX liquidity and whale wallet activity; the launch and CertiK validation could drive short-term demand and FOMO, but risks remain from promotion-driven flows, regulatory scrutiny and execution of the PayFi rollout.

Ozak AI (OZ) presale momentum has strengthened across multiple phases. The project reports $4.86M+ raised and over 1.01 billion tokens sold, with the token currently in Phase 7 at $0.014. Promoters highlight a theoretical $1 listing target (≈71x from current presale price) and cite 300% monthly growth in social interest and rising Telegram and X followers. The project positions OZ as an AI-utility token offering on-chain prediction, sentiment analysis and custom prediction agents via a multi-agent AI stack, and names partners including Echobit (microsecond order matching), AlxBlocks (AI training/automation), Mira Network and Celo for scalability and low-cost transactions. Earlier reporting noted Phase 1 pricing of $0.001 and claims of 1,100%+ gains in earlier phases; cumulative fundraising figures increased between reports. Traders warn that a listing on major exchanges could trigger FOMO-driven buying similar to SHIBA INU’s 2021 rally. The article is a paid press release and carries a disclaimer that it is not investment advice. Risk remains high: presale hype, concentration, and exchange-listing speculation can produce volatile, short-lived spikes.

Binance Pay has integrated Brazil’s instant-payment system Pix, enabling users in Brazil to fund Binance accounts and make crypto payments via Pix channels. The integration aims to streamline on/off-ramps and broaden crypto payments across Latin America. Separately, Bitget Wallet introduced a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)-based social login feature that lets users authenticate with social accounts while keeping private keys secured in enclave hardware. Bitget says the TEE approach enhances usability without exposing keys, targeting reduced friction for wallet onboarding and recovery. The news highlights two regional developments: improved fiat-to-crypto rails in Brazil via Binance Pay–Pix, and enhanced wallet UX and security via Bitget’s TEE social login. Traders should note potential liquidity inflows in Brazilian markets from easier fiat access and modest long-term benefits from improved custody and onboarding solutions.

BPCE, one of France’s largest banking groups, is launching in‑app crypto trading and custodial accounts for retail customers, enabling purchases and sales of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) directly inside Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Épargne mobile apps. The phased rollout begins with four regional entities covering about two million users and will expand to BPCE’s remaining 25 regional banks with a target of serving roughly 12 million customers by 2026. Crypto accounts will be managed in‑house via BPCE’s crypto subsidiary Hexard, avoiding external exchanges or third‑party wallets. Fees reported include a monthly account charge (≈$3.48/€‑equivalent) and a 1.5% commission per trade (minimum ≈$1.16). The move follows similar initiatives by European incumbents (e.g., BBVA, Santander/Openbank) under evolving MiCA regulation and comes amid France’s proposed tax changes targeting large crypto holdings. For traders, the launch increases retail on‑ramp access in France, may boost local liquidity for BTC, ETH and SOL, and signals intensifying competition between incumbent banks and crypto fintechs — factors likely to affect order flow and execution for these tokens in European markets.

On-chain metrics contracted across the crypto ecosystem in November 2025, according to Presto Research. Active users, total value locked (TVL), protocol fees and DEX volumes all fell month-on-month. Tron, BNB Chain and Solana again led active-user counts, with Tron ranking first for the seventh consecutive month. Dollar-denominated TVL declined broadly as token price pressure hit locked assets — Bera Chain’s TVL more than halved, while Sui and Sonic saw >40% drops and Avalanche fell nearly 30%. Ethereum saw a >$1.5 billion rise in stablecoin balances and led bridged capital inflows (~$200m), but fee generation on high-fee chains (Solana, Ethereum, Base) plunged. Uniswap and Curve recorded the largest DEX volume declines (~$500m and ~$300m respectively). The pullback coincided with volatile markets: Bitcoin briefly dipped below $84k then rebounded toward $92k, with analysts linking part of the rebound to heavy futures buying after Vanguard approved trading for several spot crypto ETFs. Market observers noted rising institutional interest but weak retail/DeFi participation — Arca CIO Jeff Dorman described the sell-off as unusually odd, attributing it to drained crypto-native traders and slow fresh capital inflows. For traders, the report signals reduced on-chain liquidity and activity, larger price sensitivity to token flows, and potential short-term volatility as institutional demand competes with softer retail engagement.

Indiana Representative Kyle Pierce has introduced House Bill 1042 to let state-managed retirement and education savings plans (public employee pensions, teacher pensions and 529 accounts) offer exposure to regulated Bitcoin and other crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The bill bars direct cryptocurrency purchases by those plans, restricting exposure to ETFs to improve transparency and risk control. It also seeks clearer statewide rules on crypto mining—setting sound limits (e.g., noise/industrial zoning protections), preventing local bans on crypto payments, prohibiting special taxes on crypto use, and protecting home mining—and expands protections for self-custody of digital assets. Retirement officials signaled neutral support, noting low current member demand but acknowledging ETF access could fit plans with appropriate risk disclosures. Supporters say the measure could increase long-term institutional demand for Bitcoin and align Indiana with other states moving toward clearer crypto frameworks; critics warn of volatility and fiduciary risk. The bill was sent to the House Financial Institutions Committee. Key trading implications: mandated pension access to Bitcoin ETFs would likely boost institutional ETF flows into BTC over time, increase demand visibility for Bitcoin (BTC), and raise policy certainty for miners and custody providers in Indiana, though short-term price effects may be limited pending legislative approval and adoption timelines.