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Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending protocol, has made notable presale progress and is preparing a coordinated testnet and token launch. The presale has raised about $19.45 million from a fixed 4 billion MUTM supply; the current phase price is $0.035 and early-phase allocations are nearly fully sold (current phase ~98% sold, 825M tokens sold across presale stages). Over 18,600 holders have joined and card payments with no purchase limits were recently enabled to broaden access. The project implements two lending models: Peer-to-Contract (P2C) for liquid, well-known assets (initial launch assets ETH and USDT) that mint mtTokens for depositors, and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) for higher-volatility tokens allowing direct lender–borrower terms. Features include variable and stable-rate options, a Stability Factor for overcollateralization, automated liquidations and a liquidator bot. Security checks reported include a CertiK token scan and an independent Halborn Security audit (reported complete in the later update). V1 is scheduled for Sepolia testnet in Q4 2025 with coordinated token listing and platform launch planned to provide immediate utility. Analysts cite tight early allocations and whale interest as scarcity drivers; some bullish scenarios project significant upside (conditional on execution and adoption). For traders, key takeaways are rapid presale uptake, limited remaining supply at early pricing, planned testnet timeline that may influence listing and liquidity, and mandatory overcollateralization which affects use-case risk. This is a sponsored press release and not investment advice — perform your own due diligence.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a DeFi lending protocol, is in an advanced presale stage at $0.035 per token with Phase 6 over 99% allocated. The project has raised $19.45 million and sold 825 million of a fixed 4 billion supply; roughly 45.5% (~1.82 billion) is reserved for the presale. The official launch price is set at $0.06. Mutuum’s product design combines peer-to-contract liquidity pools and peer-to-peer loans, interest-bearing mtTokens, debt tokens, automated liquidators, and utilization-based interest rates. V1 is planned for Sepolia testnet in Q4 2025 with initial ETH and USDT support; the roadmap includes a multi-asset stablecoin and oracle feeds. Security work includes a CertiK token scan (90/100), an ongoing Halborn audit and a $50,000 bug bounty. Analysts quoted model bullish scenarios: short-term moves toward or above the $0.06 launch price (200–300% from current presale levels) and longer-term upside of 500–600% if adoption, successful mainnet launch, exchange listings and continued presale scarcity align. Key risks remain execution, audit outcomes, exchange liquidity and broader market conditions. For traders: the news suggests elevated event-driven volatility and potential asymmetric reward if you can enter presale allocations or early listings, but significant execution and market risks make this a high-risk, high-reward speculative trade. (Keywords: Mutuum Finance, MUTM presale, DeFi lending, mtTokens, crypto presale)

Mutuum Finance (MUTM), an Ethereum-based DeFi lending and borrowing protocol, is entering its final presale phase with Phase 6 reported over 99% allocated as the project prepares a V1 deployment to Sepolia testnet in Q4 2025. The protocol will launch liquidity pools, mtTokens, debt tokens and an automated liquidator with initial asset support for ETH and USDT. Mutuum highlights security and readiness: a CertiK token scan score of 90/100, an ongoing Halborn audit, and a $50k bug bounty. Fundraising and token metrics: the project has raised about $19.45M from roughly 18.6k investors; MUTM started at $0.01 and trades near $0.035 (~+250%). Tokenomics: 4 billion max supply with ~1.82B (45.5%) allocated for early distribution and ~825M reportedly sold so far, leaving remaining presale supply scarce. Demand signals include increased payment accessibility (card payments) and reported whale allocations (e.g., $100k). Roadmap items ahead of mainnet include a protocol-backed multi-asset stablecoin and Chainlink-fed oracles with fallbacks. For traders: tightening presale allocation, strong fundraising, security checks and whale activity create a bullish narrative for MUTM’s price leading up to and potentially after the V1 testnet; however, this is based on press-release information and not investment advice.

Do Kwon, co-founder and public face of TerraUSD (UST) and LUNA, was sentenced to 15 years in U.S. federal prison after convictions for fraud tied to the 2022 collapse of the Terra ecosystem. Prosecutors said Kwon and associates marketed TerraUSD as a cash‑like stablecoin while concealing its reliance on algorithmic mechanisms linked to LUNA that would fail under stress. When the peg broke in 2022, UST de‑pegged and LUNA imploded, wiping out tens of billions of dollars. The conviction focuses on misleading representations about stability and reserves rather than ordinary market losses, and highlights legal accountability for how crypto projects portray risk. The ruling increases regulatory and enforcement scrutiny on algorithmic stablecoins and claims-based token ventures and may spur further civil actions and asset recovery efforts. Market-side notes in the reporting: JPMorgan executed a $50m commercial paper transaction for Galaxy Digital settled on Solana (on‑chain), and YouTube now offers creator payouts in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin. Traders should weigh renewed legal and reputational pressure around Terra-related tokens, contagion risk for other algorithmic stablecoins, and the potential for litigation or recovery actions to affect residual Terra assets.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index rose to 23 on December 27 from 20 a day earlier, according to COINOTAG’s alternative-data report. Measured on a 0–100 scale, the index weights volatility (25%), trading volume/momentum (25%), social media (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin dominance (10%) and Google Trends (10%). The reading has remained below 30 since November 3, mirroring the persistent market fear last seen in Q4 2022. Analysts note the index is often a lagging indicator: the recent uptick reflects modest stabilization in price action and slightly higher volumes, but does not signal a confirmed rally. For traders, a sub-30 reading implies elevated downside risk, lower market liquidity and risk-off behaviour — recommending cautious position sizing, strict risk management, reduced leverage and selective accumulation for longer-term holders. Use the Fear & Greed Index together with on-chain metrics, fundamentals and macro indicators before opening positions.

Husky Inu (HINU) posted a small pre‑launch gain — moving from roughly $0.000239–$0.000241 — while remaining in its pre‑launch fundraising phase that began April 1, 2025. The project has raised about $905.7k after clearing milestones at $750k, $800k, $850k and $900k. Fundraising momentum has slowed and the team plans periodic review meetings to set an official launch date (next review scheduled for Jan 1, 2026). Market context: broader crypto started the week positively, with BTC testing the $90k area (intraday highs near $89.4k; trading ~ $89.1k), ETH around $3,000 (~$3,030), and several altcoins (SOL, XRP, DOGE, ADA, LINK, XLM and others) posting modest gains. Total crypto market capitalization moved back toward/above the $3 trillion mark and 24‑hour volume showed notable change versus prior readings. Links to Husky Inu’s website, Twitter and Telegram were published alongside a standard investment disclaimer. Traders should note that HINU’s price action remains tightly tied to pre‑launch fundraising progress and sentiment; absent a confirmed launch timeline or renewed capital inflows, volatility may persist around current low price levels.

Poland’s parliament failed to overturn President Karol Nawrocki’s December 1 veto of the Crypto-Asset Market Act, falling 18 votes short of the three-fifths majority required. The bill, introduced in June by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government, aimed to align Polish law with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework to protect consumers, curb money laundering and grant firms EU-wide passporting rights. Proponents argued urgent regulation was needed to prevent exploitation by foreign services and organised crime; opponents — including the president — said the draft imposed onerous licensing, high compliance costs and potential criminal liability for executives, threatening freedoms and innovation. The president’s office signalled willingness to pursue regulation that is not overly restrictive and invited the government to collaborate on redrafting. With this vote, Poland remains the only EU member without domestic MiCA-aligned legislation, creating regulatory uncertainty for local crypto firms while other EU states (Germany, Malta, Lithuania, the Netherlands and others) begin issuing MiCA-compliant licences. Industry data cited growth in Polish crypto adoption and transaction volumes, underscoring the market’s size and the risk that firms may relocate operations to MiCA-compliant jurisdictions. Immediate implications for traders: delayed access for Polish platforms to EU passporting, potential migration of liquidity and service providers to other EU hubs, and short-term regulatory uncertainty that could affect market access and counterparty risk. Longer-term risks include reduced competitiveness and lost capital inflows unless a politically acceptable, rewritten bill is passed. Keywords: MiCA, Poland MiCA veto, crypto regulation, EU passporting, regulatory uncertainty.

Robinhood is entering Indonesia through agreements to acquire licensed local firms, giving it immediate operating access to a large retail crypto and capital‑markets base. The combined reporting describes deals that grant brokerage and regulated crypto trading capability, subject to Indonesian regulatory approvals and closing timelines into 2026. Indonesia has a sizable user base (tens of millions of capital‑market and crypto participants) and high 2024 transaction volumes (~650 trillion IDR, ≈$40bn), making it a strategic expansion for user growth and trading volumes. Robinhood plans to integrate brokerage and crypto products, potentially offering US equities and global cryptocurrencies to Indonesian retail users, and to add localized features and educational resources. Key near‑term risks include obtaining OJK and related approvals, complying with tightened 2025 crypto rules and redistributed oversight, operational integration, and competition from established local platforms. For traders, expect increased regional retail liquidity, intensified fee and promotional competition, and possible short‑term volatility around promotional campaigns or onboarding events. Overall, the move signals stronger global competition in Southeast Asia’s crypto market and the prospect of expanded cross‑border product access, while price impact is likely limited in the immediate term due to regulatory and integration frictions.

CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index sits at 16, signaling a Bitcoin-dominated market where roughly 16% of the top 100 non-stablecoin tokens have outperformed BTC over the past 90 days. The index compares 90-day returns of the top 100 coins (excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens) against Bitcoin; readings above 75 denote an altcoin season. The low reading reflects risk-off sentiment, rising Bitcoin dominance and institutional flows into BTC (notably via Bitcoin ETFs). Some niche sectors such as DePIN and RWA show isolated strength but lack the market-wide capital rotation needed to lift the index. Analysts note the metric is a 90-day, lagging regime indicator — it confirms shifts rather than predicts immediate reversals. For traders, the takeaway is to favour BTC or selectively allocate to vetted altcoins with clear utility, reduce overexposure to high-risk tokens, and watch for a sustained index move above 50 (and especially 75), or clear catalysts such as cross-chain ETF approvals or positive regulatory clarity, as signs of broad altcoin rotation.

JPMorgan Chase has launched My OnChain Net Yield Fund (MONY), a $100 million tokenized money-market fund issued on the public Ethereum blockchain. Seeded with $100 million of JPMorgan’s capital, MONY will invest exclusively in short-term U.S. Treasuries and fully collateralized Treasury repos and offers daily dividend reinvestment and U.S. dollar yield. Qualified investors (minimum $1 million) can subscribe via JPMorgan’s Morgan Money platform using cash or stablecoins such as USDC and receive MONY tokens directly into their wallets. JPMorgan says the product combines a conventional money-market structure with blockchain advantages: faster settlement, transparent on-chain ownership records, and potential use as collateral in DeFi or as reserve assets. The launch follows similar tokenization moves by other asset managers and highlights accelerating institutional adoption of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) — a sector that surpassed $30 billion this year, with Ethereum capturing most volume. For traders, MONY increases on-chain liquidity of cash-like USD yield instruments, may boost demand for Ethereum transaction capacity and stablecoins (notably USDC), and could expand on-chain yield-asset use cases in DeFi.

Exor N.V., the Agnelli family’s holding company and majority owner of Juventus FC, unanimously rejected a binding all-cash bid from Tether Investments to buy Exor’s 65.4% stake. The bid was declined within 24 hours of submission. Exor and CEO John Elkann reaffirmed that Juventus is not for sale, invoking the family’s 102-year ties to the club and pledging continued financial and managerial support to restore competitiveness. Tether — already the club’s second-largest shareholder and recently granted a board seat — had proposed the takeover as part of plans to address Juventus’s recent financial struggles and to possibly launch a public tender for remaining shares. Juventus’s market valuation was reported near $925 million at the most recent close. The development drew market attention because Tether is a major stablecoin issuer; traders should note the rejection reduces the chance of a crypto-related corporate control shift, limits near-term strategic investment by Tether in the club, and removes a potential channel for high-profile crypto–traditional-sports integration that might have affected sentiment toward Tether-linked assets.

CryptoAppsy is a lightweight mobile app (iOS/Android) providing real-time prices for thousands of cryptocurrencies with data refreshed every five seconds. Aimed at traders, it offers an all-in-one dashboard (favorites, portfolio, alerts, curated news) and smart push price alerts. Portfolio management supports multiple fiat currencies and auto-updates P&L across holdings, easing cross-currency accounting. The app includes an Index section that lists newly launched tokens with price, launch time, volume and market cap to improve discoverability and arbitrage awareness. Additional features include macroeconomic indicators (Fed dates, U.S. 10-year yield, DXY), a tailored multilingual news feed filtered by portfolio holdings, live news broadcasts, periodic in-app rewards, and a beginner-friendly UX that requires no account registration. High user ratings (5.0 App Store, 4.5 Google Play) are noted. For traders, CryptoAppsy promises faster market insight, reduced reliance on social media rumors, and tools for monitoring short-term moves and newly listed tokens. Disclaimer: this is not investment advice; crypto markets are volatile and risky.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is reportedly negotiating a minority investment in crypto payments firm MoonPay at an implied valuation near $5 billion. The proposed deal would raise MoonPay’s valuation from $3.4 billion in 2021 to roughly $5 billion and is part of a broader capital plan that sources say is close to closing. The move follows ICE’s earlier crypto initiatives, including ownership of Bakkt and a $2 billion strategic commitment to Polymarket. MoonPay recently obtained a limited-purpose trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services in November 2025, allowing it to offer digital-asset custody and OTC trading under New York fiduciary rules and better serve institutional clients. Traders should note that an ICE stake would deepen ties between regulated financial infrastructure and crypto payments, potentially increasing institutional flows into compliant payments, custody and stablecoin services. The development signals renewed investor appetite for regulated crypto infrastructure after the market downturn and could shift capital toward regulated payments rails and trust services.

The FDIC is finalizing its first formal rule package under the GENIUS Act to regulate USD payment stablecoins issued by subsidiaries of FDIC‑supervised banks. Acting Chair Travis Hill told Congress a draft application framework — covering paperwork, disclosures and application standards for FDIC‑supervised issuance of USD‑pegged stablecoins — will be submitted to the House Financial Services Committee before the end of December 2025. That proposal will open a public comment period. A second proposal planned for early 2026 will set prudential measures: capital, liquidity and reserve‑asset diversification that ensure issuers can meet redemptions under stress. The GENIUS Act (signed July 2025) creates a multi‑agency oversight regime (FDIC, Fed, Treasury) and limits issuance to licensed entities; the Fed and Treasury are coordinating on capital, liquidity and diversification standards and have already sought public input. Market implications for traders: clearer federal paths for USD stablecoins should reduce regulatory uncertainty for bank‑sponsored stablecoins, but timing for new issuances may shift as issuers await final rules. Traders should watch the draft rules for scope (whether non‑bank issuers are covered), reserve composition rules, and proposed capital/liquidity thresholds — items that could affect supply dynamics, redemption risk perception, and short‑term market flows.

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, is scheduled for release from federal custody on January 21, 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Prisons records. Ellison, 31, pleaded guilty in December 2022 to fraud and conspiracy tied to the 2022 collapse of FTX and cooperated extensively with prosecutors, including testifying against FTX founder Sam Bankman‑Fried. She was sentenced in September 2024 to 24 months’ imprisonment and ordered to forfeit about $11 billion; she began serving her sentence in November 2024. Records show Ellison was transferred in October 2025 from a Connecticut federal prison to a Residential Reentry Management (RRM) office in New York and has been in community confinement since October 16, 2025. Her release date was recently moved forward from February 20, 2026 to January 21, 2026 — officials have not publicly explained the change, though it is likely due to good‑conduct credits and reentry programs. Post‑release conditions include three years of supervised release and a consented 10‑year bar on serving as an officer or director of public companies or crypto exchanges, per SEC notices. Sam Bankman‑Fried remains serving a 25‑year sentence and is pursuing clemency. For crypto traders: the development is primarily legal and personnel‑focused and is unlikely to directly move markets. However, Ellison’s early release and continued regulatory restrictions reinforce ongoing regulatory scrutiny and reputational risk tied to FTX‑related actors, which could sustain higher compliance costs and cautious sentiment across crypto firms.

Michael Selig was confirmed by the Senate 53–43 as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Former Trump AI and crypto adviser David Sacks praised Selig and SEC Chair Paul Atkins as a potential “dream team” that could deliver clearer, coordinated digital-asset oversight. Lawmakers are preparing a market-structure bill — primarily the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, based on the House-passed CLARITY Act — that would shift regulatory authority over many digital assets from the SEC to the CFTC. The Senate Banking Committee is expected to mark up the draft in early January, though progress has paused over the holidays and some senators have raised concerns about DeFi. Acting CFTC chair Caroline Pham’s transition date is unclear; reports say she will join MoonPay. For traders: this package could materially change jurisdiction, compliance obligations and market structure for token trading and derivatives. Aligned leadership at the CFTC and SEC may accelerate rule-making and implementation if the bill advances, increasing regulatory clarity but also introducing transitional uncertainty for markets.

GeeFi (GEE) presale momentum has accelerated, raising roughly $1.6M across phases with Phase 1 sold out quickly and Phase 3 currently underway at $0.13 per token. The project reports about 3,000+ community holders and short fundraising bursts (one reportedly raised $180K in 24 hours). GeeFi markets a non-custodial GeeFi Wallet with integrated DEX, a planned crypto card (VISA/Mastercard partnerships claimed), a deflationary burn mechanism, and tiered staking offering 10%–55% APR depending on lock-up, plus a 5% referral bonus. The presale materials advertise a confirmed listing price of $0.40, implying a potential immediate gain from Phase 3 price; analysts expect remaining presale phases to sell out. The piece is a sponsored press release and not investment advice. Separately, Avalanche (AVAX) is highlighted for institutional-focused growth in the MENA region via a new DLT foundation targeting enterprise custom chains and music-industry royalty solutions — a slower, institutional strategy compared with GeeFi’s retail-focused utility rollout. Traders should note the promotional nature of the claims (advertised listing price, high APRs, card partnerships) and weigh liquidity, token lockups, and counterparty risk before trading or participating in the presale.

India’s Competition Commission (CCI) has approved Coinbase’s purchase of a minority stake in DCX Global Limited, the parent company of Indian exchange CoinDCX. The clearance formalises a capital infusion first disclosed in October and follows CoinDCX’s recent reopening of Indian user registrations after a two-year pause. Coinbase has invested in CoinDCX since 2020 via minority stakes to gain local exposure without taking operational control. CoinDCX reported a $44.2m wallet security incident in July that it said did not affect customer funds. Coinbase is pursuing a phased India strategy: crypto-to-crypto trading is live now, while a rupee fiat on‑ramp is targeted for 2026. The CCI decision signals Indian regulators are open to structured foreign investment in crypto despite policy uncertainty, high transaction taxes and other regulatory constraints. For traders, the approval raises the likelihood of increased liquidity and institutional participation in India over the medium term, though near-term market impact is limited because Coinbase remains a minority investor and CoinDCX retains operational control. Primary keywords: Coinbase, CoinDCX, India regulation, exchange investment, liquidity, rupee on‑ramp.

HashKey Group has filed to list 240.57 million shares in Hong Kong under the city’s new virtual asset regulatory regime, proposing an offer range of HKD 5.95–6.95 per share (ticker: 3887). Pricing is due Dec. 16, 2025, with trading expected to begin Dec. 17. At the top end, the IPO could raise about HKD 1.67 billion (~USD 215m), with 24.06 million shares reserved for local retail. HashKey presents a regulated, multi-product stack: a licensed spot exchange (SFC Type 1 & 7), custody, institutional staking (≈HKD 29bn staked assets end‑Q3 2025), asset management (≈HKD 7.8bn AUM) and HashKey Chain tokenization (~HKD 1.7bn on‑chain RWAs). Revenue grew from HKD 129m in 2022 to HKD 721m in 2024, but net losses widened to HKD 1.19bn in 2024 due to heavy investment in tech, compliance and expansion; H1 2025 losses narrowed to HKD 506.7m. IPO proceeds are earmarked ~40% for technology/infrastructure, ~40% for international expansion/partnerships, 10% for operations/risk management and 10% for working capital. The filing is framed as a test of investor appetite for “compliance‑first” crypto infrastructure and a signal of confidence in Hong Kong’s tighter crypto oversight. Key trader takeaways: share count and price range, expected proceeds, regulatory licensing, substantial staking and RWA figures, strong revenue growth alongside persistent net losses, and capital allocation aimed at scaling products and global licensing.

Whale Alert recorded a 222,692,703 USDT (~$223M) transfer from OKX to an unknown wallet. Earlier reports noted a large USDT movement involving OKX but differed on direction; the latest data confirms a withdrawal from the exchange. Large stablecoin outflows from exchanges typically indicate whale accumulation, institutional treasury operations, or off-exchange custody for security, and reduce immediate sell pressure on spot markets. However, such concentration can presage future market action if the stablecoins are redeployed. Traders should treat this as an informative on-chain signal—not a direct trade trigger—by monitoring subsequent USDT flows to/from exchanges, exchange order books, spot and derivatives liquidity, and futures open interest for corroborating evidence. The transfer underscores USDT’s dominant role in institutional and whale activity but is unlikely by itself to threaten Tether’s peg. Primary keywords: USDT, OKX, whale transfer, stablecoin, on-chain flows. Secondary keywords: exchange outflow, liquidity, Whale Alert, unknown wallet, trading signal.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index registered an ’extreme fear’ reading of 20 on Dec. 26, marking about two weeks of elevated fear — one of the longest such streaks since the index began in 2018. The index fell three points on Dec. 26 and has weakened steadily since October following a near-$500 billion market drawdown tied to US–China tariff tensions and an October 10 liquidation wave. The gauge combines volatility, trading volume, social sentiment, Google Trends, investor surveys and Bitcoin dominance. Data providers report sharply reduced retail engagement: Google search and Wikipedia traffic, forum activity and social volume have dropped to typical bear-market levels. Crypto-native retail is said to be largely sidelined after shocks such as the FTX collapse, memecoin crashes and absent altcoin seasons. Traditional retail flows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs remain strong (over $25bn in 2025), even as BTC trades roughly 30% below its October all-time high. Analysts warn macro uncertainty — notably Fed policy and potential changes to rate-cut expectations — could push Bitcoin lower; some market voices see scenarios where BTC falls toward the mid-five-figure range. For traders: the persistent ’extreme fear’ reading raises downside risk and the potential for amplified volatility and larger liquidations. Monitor Bitcoin dominance, volatility spikes, Google Trends and social-volume metrics for early signs of sentiment inflection. Prioritise risk management, position sizing and liquidity planning until retail engagement and macro clarity improve.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs registered roughly $826 million in net outflows across the five trading days ending Dec. 24, 2025, with about $175 million withdrawn on Christmas Eve, according to Farside Investors. Flows were negative on every trading day since Dec. 15 except Dec. 17, which saw a $457 million inflow. Traders and analysts attribute the selling to routine year‑end activity — notably tax‑loss harvesting — and a large quarterly options expiry that temporarily reduced risk appetite. Outflows concentrated during US trading hours; the Coinbase premium traded below zero for much of December, indicating weaker US demand while Asian venues absorbed buying. On‑chain metrics show long‑term holders are not aggressively exiting and realized gains point to moderate profit‑taking rather than wholesale liquidation. The 30‑day moving average of US spot ETF net flows for both Bitcoin and Ethereum has been negative since early November, implying liquidity is largely inactive rather than structurally broken. Market participants expect choppy price action near term while US buyers remain sidelined; if post‑holiday flows move back toward neutral or positive, Bitcoin could stabilise and resume upward moves without needing outsized new demand. This summary is for informational purposes and not investment advice.

Coinbase Global filed federal lawsuits against Michigan, Illinois and Connecticut seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to stop state regulators from treating prediction-market event contracts as illegal gambling. Coinbase argues prediction markets are derivatives governed by the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under the Commodity Exchange Act, and thus fall under federal — not state gaming — jurisdiction. The exchange plans to offer event-contract trading nationwide through a partnership with CFTC-regulated Kalshi, targeting a January 2026 rollout, and says a federal ruling is needed to avoid patchwork state bans after several states issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com alleging some contracts resemble unlicensed sports betting. Coinbase’s chief legal officer Paul Grewal says congressional intent and existing exclusions leave no room for state intervention. The suits seek court orders blocking state enforcement and clarity ahead of Coinbase’s product launch. Shares fell sharply on the day the suits were filed amid broader crypto volatility. A federal win would consolidate CFTC oversight and ease national product deployment; a loss could force state-by-state compliance, fragmenting the market and limiting availability in some jurisdictions.

GeeFi (GEE) presale activity has accelerated: the project has sold roughly 24 million tokens across phases, with Phase 1 hitting a $500,000 hard cap in under two weeks and Phase 2 raising over $850,000. Fewer than 1 million Phase‑2 tokens remain before a scheduled price increase into Phase 3. Phase‑2 price is $0.06 and the confirmed listing price is $0.40 (a 667% immediate uplift for presale buyers); promoters cite longer‑term targets up to $2. GeeFi markets a custody‑preserving GeeFi Wallet integrated with a decentralized exchange, a deflationary buyback‑and‑burn token model, Visa/Mastercard crypto card plans, and flexible staking (10% APR no lock, 15% 1 month, 22% 3 months, 55% 12 months) plus a 5% referral bonus. The coverage notes Tron (TRX) activity in expanding prediction markets via Kalshi. The story is presented as a sponsored press release and not investment advice. Traders should note the limited remaining Phase‑2 supply and the large quoted uplifts on listing, which could drive volatility around listing and secondary‑market trading.

Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, has launched a live tokenized share class of a money-market fund on the Ethereum blockchain: Amundi Funds Cash EUR – J28 EUR DLT. This is a production deployment (not a pilot). Amundi partnered with CACEIS, which supplies blockchain-enabled transfer-agent services, investor digital wallets and a 24/7 on-chain order engine for subscriptions and redemptions. CACEIS has flagged potential future settlement options in stablecoins or central bank digital currencies. Amundi says tokenization will enable 24/7 access, faster and cheaper settlement, greater transparency and broader investor reach. The launch occurs amid rapid growth in real-world-asset (RWA) tokenization in 2025 — market cap rising from $15.2bn to $37.1bn year-to-date, with Provenance and Ethereum leading. Traders should note this reinforces institutional on-chain adoption and hybrid distribution models, could increase on-chain stablecoin and ETH activity tied to fund settlement and custody flows, and may accelerate RWA issuance on Ethereum. Primary keywords: Amundi tokenized fund, Ethereum tokenization, tokenized money market fund.

JPMorgan Chase is exploring offering cryptocurrency trading services to institutional clients, evaluating both spot and derivatives execution that would leverage the bank’s balance sheet and trading technology. The initiative, reported first by Bloomberg and later expanded by CoinDesk, is in early development within the markets division and is framed as a response to rising client demand and evolving U.S. regulatory clarity around digital assets. Analysts say JPMorgan’s entry could expand institutional distribution channels, lend further legitimacy to crypto, and drive incremental order flow to established crypto firms — market participants named include Coinbase (COIN), Bullish and Galaxy Digital. No formal product launch, timeline, specific trading volumes or final product scope have been disclosed. Traders should watch for announcements on permitted products (spot vs derivatives), custody and prime-brokerage arrangements, and possible balance-sheet facilitation, as these factors will determine how much institutional flow JPMorgan redirects into existing crypto venues and custodians.

BlackRock has positioned its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as one of three principal investment themes heading into 2026, alongside an ETF tracking short-term U.S. Treasury bills and an ETF tied to the “Magnificent 7” Big Tech stocks. IBIT drew more than $25 billion in net inflows in 2025, bringing cumulative inflows since its 2024 launch to roughly $62.5 billion. The fund ranked sixth across all ETFs by inflows in 2025 despite producing negative returns for the year and Bitcoin sliding about 30% from its October peak. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) also saw strong demand, attracting about $9.1 billion in 2025 and reaching roughly $12.7 billion in AUM since inception. The firm has filed for a Staked Ethereum ETF to offer staking rewards and for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF designed to generate yield via covered-call strategies on Bitcoin futures. IBIT’s 2025 inflows outpaced rivals by a wide margin — more than five times the inflows of Fidelity’s FBTC — underscoring persistent institutional demand for spot BTC and product innovation focused on BTC and ETH rather than altcoins. For traders: the sustained ETF flows signal structural, product-driven liquidity into BTC and ETH markets, may tighten ETF-related liquidity premia, and suggest that new yield-oriented products (staked-ETH, covered-call Bitcoin) could shift institutional allocations and affect derivatives flow and volatility.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R‑WY), a prominent pro-crypto lawmaker, announced she will not seek reelection in 2026 and will leave the Senate at the end of her term. Lummis helped lead early crypto policy efforts in Congress — including work on the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, the GENIUS Act stablecoin framework, the US Clarity Act, and the Bitcoin Act — and repeatedly pushed for clearer rules instead of enforcement-driven regulation from the SEC. The industry responded with widespread praise from figures such as Collin McCune (a16z), Greg Xethalis and Kyle Samani (Multicoin), David Sacks (White House crypto official), and Bitcoin advocates. Her exit removes a high-profile, Senate-level ally for clearer crypto legislation; stakeholders warn this raises risks to policy continuity and could slow progress on bills already moving through Congress. Lummis said fatigue and personal considerations informed her decision but plans to continue pushing crypto legislation through 2026. Traders should monitor legislative momentum on the US Clarity Act and other bills, nominee confirmations that shape regulatory enforcement, and any shifts in congressional coalition-building — all of which could affect regulatory certainty and short-term market volatility.

MetaMask (ConsenSys) launched native Bitcoin (BTC) support on 15 December 2025, letting roughly 30 million monthly users buy, send, receive and swap BTC directly inside the main wallet without wrapped tokens or separate Bitcoin apps. The integration uses the open‑source Bitcoin Development Kit (BDK) and initially generates native SegWit addresses to lower fees; Taproot address support is planned for a later rollout. This expands MetaMask’s multichain account model (following earlier non‑EVM additions such as Solana, Sei and Monad) and ties BTC activity into its 2025 rewards programme. The update also enables fiat on‑ramps for BTC purchases and internal swaps between BTC and EVM assets, which could raise ETH/BTC swap volumes inside the wallet and reduce reliance on wrapped BTC and custodial services. For traders, the change simplifies portfolio management across chains, may lower on‑chain costs for BTC transfers inside MetaMask, and increases on‑wallet liquidity and swap competition — factors likely to affect trading flows and exchange service offerings.